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Baja SAE Oregon 2009 May 7-10th
Whew! Another successful competition! See the final results at http://bajasaeoregon.com/results/

June Meetings

Lunch Meeting
What:    The Toys-n-Tools of the Foundry Casting Process
When:   Friday, June 12, 2009, 11:45am
Where:  Esco Corporation, 2141 N.W. 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Cost:     $9 for members and guests, $11 for non-members. $5 Students
RSVP: Steven Hyde, Steven.Hyde@escocorp.com or Mike Eagan bandaloop@comcast.net
see http://bajasaeoregon.com for more information.

Governing Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 23rd, 4:30 PM
Where: Room 1J; Daimler Trucks NA Corporate Building, 4747 N Channel Ave, Portland OR

Evening "Tech" Meeting
What:    Round 2 - OSAE 2009 Go-Kart Championship Series
When:   Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Estimated Start time 7:15 pm
Where:  Sykart, 8205 SW Hunziker St, Tigard , OR 97223
Cost:     $15 per 10-minute session ($10 for Sykart members), $2 hygienic helmet liner required (or bring your own liner/helmet)
RSVP:   Rebecca Bauman, via email at Rebecca_DOT_Bauman_AT_daimler_DOT_com

For more details, check out the current Connecting Rod Newsletter >>


News/Announcements

Please welcome the new OSAE Board for 2009-2010. See contact info by following the "Governing Board" link in the left side bar. Please feel free to contact them with any comments, questions, ideas, etc.


SAE has funds available for college students!

Apply by April 1, 2009 for the SAE scholarships and loans listed below.

Yanmar/SAE Scholarship - This scholarship awards a $2,000 scholarship to a student who is pursuing a course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture and construction, and power generation, with emphasis placed on research or study related to the internal combustion engine. Applicants must be citizens of North America. Established by Yanmar Diesel America Corporation.

SAE Long Term Member Sponsored Scholarship - Several $1,000 nonrenewable scholarships are awarded annually to SAE student members who actively support SAE, the collegiate chapter or the local SAE Section and its programs. Student grade point average is not a determining factor within the scope of this scholarship. This scholarship is supported through generous contributions from long-time members of SAE.

William G. Belfry SAE Memorial Grant - Two $1,000 grants are awarded annually. Eligible applicants will be citizens of Canada and will be juniors entering their senior year of full-time undergraduate engineering studies at a Canadian university. Sponsored by the SAE Foundation Canada and the SAE Central Ontario Section.

Siegel Service Technology Scholarships - Six $1,000 scholarships are available for second-year students enrolled at Montana Colleges who are pursuing careers in the mobility community and that demonstrate academic achievement and community spirit. A list of applicable colleges is available on-line. Contact the college guidance office for applications. Established by Arne Siegel, SAE Fellow and Montana Ambassador.

SAE/David Hermance Hybrid Technologies Scholarship - This scholarship awards a $2,500 nonrenewable scholarship to a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time as a sophomore in a U.S. university. Applicants must plan to pursue an engineering career in the field of Advanced Technology Vehicles which include hybrids, fuel cells, alternative fueled vehicles, advanced powertrains, etc. Scholarship made possible through the generous support of Toyota.

Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan - A number of $5,000/year forgivable loans are available for PhD students in North America who plan to teach engineering at the university level upon graduation. For each year of eligible teaching, one year?s loan is forgiven. Applicants must be citizens of North America.

Check out the SAE Career Center and search for entry level job openings and internships, upload your resume, receive email alerts, and access career tips to help you get ahead in the mobility industry.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Fabritius, phone 1-724-772-7138.