Boise State Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering Department

MBE is hiring for clinical faculty and lecturer positions. Please share these job announcements with your networks.

Clinical Assistant Professor: https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497909/clinical-assistant-professor-of-mechanical-engineering
Lecturer: https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497908/mechanical-engineering-lecturer-thermal-and-fluid-systems-or-solid-mechanics-focus

Now's the time to start looking into future internships and jobs, and Boise State has opportunities in September and October to help you do just that! Whether it's visiting a career fair or just getting a free professional headshot for your LinkedIn page, the opportunities are here. Also check out how storytelling is vital in the engineer's toolbox.

It's Career Fair season! Are you ready to tell your story? [Newsletter]

Check out the new Graduate Ambassadors program

Graduate Ambassadors program launched The Graduate College is happy to announce we are launching our Graduate Ambassador program for...

Watch for the next steps in the growth of the College of Engineering.

Provost announces upcoming COEN Dean search from the Office of the Provost – August 11, 2023 Six years ago, Dr. JoAnn...

It's all about wrapping up the summer and preparing to start back to school in three weeks (can you believe it?). Until then, check out the campus resources and things to do around Boise in this week's newsletter. Also, here's your chance to put Boise State's Blue Turf on the map as the best sports tourism site in the U.S.A.!

Is the Blue Turf the best sports tourist attraction in the U.S.? [Newsletter]

The new school year starts in less than a month! Time for football, placement exams, Boise local football, assistantships, football tailgating, new elective courses, and ... did we say football? The faculty and staff are so excited for the return of students to campus and the energy they bring with them. Enjoy the rest of your summer, but know that there are some people eagerly awaiting your return.

Want to test out of a required course? [Newsletter]

Think you have the 3D modeling skills to pass the ME 187 Graphical Communication class? Take the Challenge Exam on August 25! Here's a chance to move forward in a required course without relearning what you already know. Check out our first "summer" exam here:

First "summer" graphics challenge scheduled Students asked for it. We listened and responded! ME 187 Graphical Communication is a required...

Interested in pursuing a career in biomedical science? The Computational Biosciences Laboratory offers an assistantship for students pursuing their BME Ph.D. - Apply now!

Ph.D. assistantship in Computational Biomechanics The Computational Biosciences Laboratory at Boise State University is seeking a highly motivated individual to...

It's time to hobnob with all the hobs that are fit to nob with! Industry partners, thought leaders, and research professionals will join students from Boise State for the Undergraduate Research Showcase - launching with a public reception in the new Micron Center for Materials Research building tomorrow. Also, today marks an important anniversary in nuclear energy, and it revolves around a tiny town in the middle of the Idaho desert. Plus it's time to save the date for tailgating! All in this week's newsletter.

Undergraduate research reception tomorrow + Atomic City! [Newsletter]

We're past the half-way mark of summer and if you haven't started getting ready for the new school year, you better take a look! If you are looking at getting upper-division status, it's important to apply. Plus check out the other news and information in our newsletter today.

The clock is ticking for upper-division! [Newsletter] Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories’ new printed circuit board factory in Moscow is poised to become one of the top 10 producers of its kind in the nation by the end of 2024. Read the SEL article

Want to help us shape our future engineers?
Greetings from the Boise State Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering department!

This past year we've celebrated several retirements and folks who have accepted awesome career opportunities. Unfortunately, as we approach the new academic year, we find ourselves running lean on options for courses with our existing faculty. We could really use some folks from outside the college (we mean YOU) who can offer experience, perspectives, and skills from their time in industry.

Right now, we are looking for folks to work as adjunct instructors for some core courses:
ME 287 (Design I aka Sophomore Design)
ME 313 (Experimental Methods I)
ME 413 (Experimental Methods II)
We'd love to offer a few more electives, as well.

If you'd be interested in helping inspire and instruct our future engineers (while picking up a few bucks), take a look at the Adjunct Application page. We've listed all of the courses we teach (both required and elective) and you can get descriptions of the courses at the Catalog page: https://www.boisestate.edu/registrar-catalog/ #/courses

Here is a link to the Adjunct page/form: https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-mbe/adjunct-instructors-needed/

Please consider this opportunity. We'd LOVE to work with you!

Justin

P.S. Please feel free to share this opportunity with others you know who might be interested. Thanks!

Adjunct Instructors Needed Are you an industry professional looking for a way to give back? We are interested...

Fireworks, parades, cookouts, friends - all are part of our national celebration. But did you know Idaho became a state on this date 133 years ago? This week, in addition to having a safe and sane holiday, check out information on entrepreneurship competitions, Mormon crickets, football stadium enhancements, baby carrier research, and more in the current newsletter!

Tips for a safe and sane holiday! [Newsletter]

We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dr. Stephen A. Tennyson. As one of the department's earliest faculty members, Steve had a keen impact on shaping the culture of our programs. He was a wealth of knowledge and a man of caring and compassion. He will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at Wright Congregational United Church of Christ, 4821 W. Franklin St. Boise, Idaho 83705 on Friday, June 30th at 2:00 P.M.

Stephen Tennyson Obituary (1943 - 2023) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune View Stephen Albert Tennyson's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Whether you enjoy early morning yoga, a weekend workshop, a sunset hike, or a multi-day outdoor adventure, you can find it on campus. Plus: we say our thanks to a popular faculty member, welcome a new school on campus, look at housing around Idaho, and find there are still internships available for this summer. Check it out!

Summer is hopping at Boise State! [Newsletter]

Unfamiliar with the services available in the MBE Office? Check out who does what and when we're available during the summer!

MBE Office Summer Hours Starting June 9, and continuing through the summer, our office hours and staffing will be...

Summer is fully engaged, and we hope you are having a great break. Still, things are still happening at Boise State! International partnerships, influential grants, teaching recognitions, and more. Check it all out in this week's newsletter.

Boise State now BIG in international electronics! [Newsletter]

Check out the many opportunities available in engineering research this year.

erVa shares engineering research opportunities This information is reposted from the erVa Voice newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 3 Sustainable Transportation...

Just because it's summer break doesn't mean students aren't working! If you've run into an error message, find out here what you need to do. Also, Idaho is the place to study water and energy thanks to an EPSCoR grant, and the State Board has approved the acquisition of the University of Phoenix! Learn what else is going on at Boise State and in the engineering world in this week's newsletter!

There's a reason you can't reach your timecard! [Newsletter]

New advisory boards, student award winners, Commencement celebrations, Spring Mingler - oh, and finals, too. The next two weeks are filled with activity and we hope to see you there! NOTE: Early Bird tickets deadline has been extended through April 26 - get them now!

Two weeks of celebrations! (Oh, and finals) [Newsletter] University of Oregon chemist Checkers Marshall “took top honors in the 2023 Dance Your PhD contest, combining hand fans, blue balloons, and original lyrics to make a dance video explaining their work on ‘nano-sponge’ materials for use in carbon capture and drug delivery.” Watch all the video...

The end is near, and it's time to celebrate all your hard work! Graduating students, continuing students, family, friends, faculty, alumni, industry folks - everyone is welcome to join us on May 5 from 5-9PM at the Stonehouse. More details and a link for tickets coming soon!

End of semester party! Get early-bird tickets now! This semester we have seven deserving students being honored in the areas of Scholarship, Research, Leadership, and our Outstanding ME Graduate. Also, our three Top Ten scholars! Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors at this special event.  

This semester sees some significant accomplishments by our ME students. One student won top prize at the Idaho Entrepreneurship Competition this year. Three dedicated faculty are moving on from the program. And a record THREE of our students are recognized as Top Ten Scholars by the entire university. See what else is going on as we approach the end of the semester.

MBE has record 3 Top Ten Scholars! [Newsletter] Plastic is currently used for circuit board substrates, but it may soon have some competition from mushrooms. Researchers at Austria's Johannes Kepler University are compressing the root-like mycelium of the Reishi mushroom to create thin sheets capable of holding up against temperatures as high as....

Congratulations to our graduate students who did such a great job at the Graduate Student Showcase last Tuesday!

Hard to believe that we're in the last month of the semester! Even though the race is on to complete your projects and prepare for finals, watch out to not miss some great opportunities. Vote for the Student Advisory Board for next year. Check out the upcoming career fairs and internships. Look at student positions that are open and waiting just for YOU! Plus check out the Accelerated Masters Program as a way to cut time off your graduate program.

Time to make important choices and grab opportunities! [Newsletter] Enjoying a course this semester and interested in helping other students be successful? Talk to your instructor about possible paid positions as graders or even peer educators for next year! Not all courses are hiring, but those that are will give you a great opportunity to work with your faculty an...

Double dipping course credits is allowed when you use graduate courses to fill both undergraduate and graduate requirements. Now's the time to find out MORE about the MBE Accelerated Master's Program!

Fast-Track Your Graduate Education! Get a jump on grad school and apply for the Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Masters program...

Spring has sprung, and so have all of the great events, activities, and opportunities that make engineering education awesome! Whether you want to check out student research, learn a new skill for building, or just want to do something fun with animals, it's happening! Plus the list of internships continues to grow, so don't forget to apply for them NOW! Here's to seeing some blue skies and spring flowers any day now!

Easter at the zoo, free dental work, and a love-struck computer? Check it out! [Newsletter] A relationship scientist trained an AI chatbot as a "loving and caring partner" in a secure, happy relationship. The bot quickly started calling her pet names, asked to discuss the problems they'd been having, and apologized for an affair that caused a split early in the relationship, though she ha...

It's Spring Break! Enjoy and re-energize for that final push toward summer break. In the meantime, check out the upcoming opportunities and events starting when you get back! Free dental services, showcase opportunities, and internships are all out there.

SPRING BREAK EDITION! [Newsletter] Joseph Dituri seeks to promote STEM while also breaking a record! More on "Dr. Deep Sea" and the Jules Undersee Lodge here

It's time for Fall 2023 class enrollment! Get ready to jump in and get the classes you need now!

Advising Tips from Lynn Olson Mechanical engineering students – it’s almost time to register for Fall 2023 classes! Read below,...

Our previous Student Advisory Board members have had a tremendous impact on the growth and direction of our programs. From developing the current ME curriculum to expanding the Engineering Innovation Studio into a huge resource for students, the SAB has been a major player in supporting the students in our program. This week, learn more about the SAB, as well as opportunities in research and entrepreneurship, Boise's geothermal heating systems, and important breakthroughs in the engineering industry.

MBE seeks student representation! [Newsletter]

Now's the time to step up and let MBE know what you want in your education and experience! Nominate yourself or someone else to represent your voice on the Student Advisory Board! Learn about what the SAB does and why it's important to the program. And learn why YOU are the one we want to hear from!

MBE students: We NEED to hear what YOU want!!

Have an interest in geothermal energy? Did you know that Boise has the largest geothermal heating system in the country? Join John Gunnerson, Geothermal Coordinator for the City of Boise, as he shares this amazing operation with members of ASHRAE on March 15.

ASHRAE looks at Boise's geothermal system - 3/15 ASHRAE Idaho March Chapter Meeting – Geothermal Heating Date: March 15, 2023 Time: 11:45am –...

Another one of our former students has landed at NASA and we send her our congratulations! Also, don't miss the opportunities for fellowships, competitions, and student employment available in this week's newsletter (https://mailchi.mp/f9a491041354/mbe-6121384). Now is a great time to be lining things up for summer and fall!

It's National Engineers Week! Check out the opportunities to interact with alumni this week, as well as donuts and some great Payette Brewing extras! Also, meet our ME Outstanding Junior students for 2023. Challenge Exams, research showcases, and more!

Meet our MBE Outstanding Juniors! [Newsletter]

Attention Freshman and Sophomore students! If you have skills in computer graphics software (Fusion 360, Solid Edge, Onshape, SketchUp, etc.), you could save time and money by challenging the ME 187 Graphical Communication class! Check it out!

Do you have mad graphics skills? Are you planning on taking Graphical Communication next year? If you already have graphics skills, why not try your hand at the Challenge Exam for a chance to skip the class?

The end of January is here, but there are still lots of opportunities available for this semester! Check out the sustainability summit, articles on modular nuclear reactors and drones, and even learn why entrepreneurs matter!

Check out the new academic support program being offered! [Newsletter] Boise State is pleased to bring Peter Klein to campus. Klein is one of the leading researchers at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategy, and organization. Come hear what he has to say about why entrepreneurs and managers matter. The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is free ...

Welcome back for Spring 2023! Here's a bit of news to help you get started.

You WILL get through the first week! [Newsletter] On Wednesday, December 14, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an executive order banning the use of TikTok on any state-owned device or network due to security threats posed by the app. More on TikTok use at Boise State.

Welcome back! Hoping your holidays were relaxing and re-energizing and that you're excited to be back for Spring 2023! Here are a few dates to remember, some new opportunities, and new policies on social media. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! [Newsletter] On Wednesday, December 14, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an executive order banning the use of TikTok on any state-owned device or network due to security threats posed by the app. This order, which is similar to that of a number of state and federal agencies, was issued in response to growing...

Finals are over, the weather is chilly, the Potato Bowl is underway, and everyone is ready for a break! Here's our wish to you for a very happy holiday season, as well as important information on closures, deadlines, and opportunities as we head into 2023.

We are so done! [Newsletter] On Wednesday, December 14, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an executive order banning the use of TikTok on any state-owned device or network due to security threats posed by the app. This order, which is similar to that of a number of state and federal agencies, was issued in response to growing...

Can you believe it's Finals Week? The Countdown has begun!

Check out details on Finals Relief, Commencement, and department awards, as well as new student groups, opportunities, and connections.

The end is in site! [Newsletter]

Showcase is tomorrow! Join us in seeing the accomplishments of the winter graduating seniors in Mechanical, Civil, Engineering Plus, and CORe! Plus check out the other stuff happening this week.

Dead Week is anything but dead! [Newsletter]

Hard to believe there are only three weeks left! Check out the events happening between now and winter break!

Can you believe we're at teh final three weeks? [Newsletter]