News from 2001
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December 2, 2001 - January 5, 2002 |
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College of Engineering Presents 3rd Annual Industry Day Business leaders from as far away as the Bay Area filled the conference room at Bourns Hall on Wednesday, December 5 for the third annual Industry Day. Following Dean Satish K. Tripathi's welcome and College profile, seven faculty members made state-of-the-field presentations on their research. Department chairs then presented overviews of the College's four departments. A new feature this year was a poster session, where graduate students and post-doctoral researchers displayed posters explaining their research and answered questions from industry visitors. The College sponsored a competition for the graduate students' posters. First, second and third place winners were announced at the closing reception, where industry engineering managers were able to interact with engineering students. Jie Zou from Electrical Engineering was awarded $500 for first place; Chemical & Environmental Engineering's Brett Holmberg received $300 for second place, and Dhananjay Kulkarni from Computer Science & Engineering won third place and $100. |
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November 18 - December 1 |
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College of Engineering Student Awarded First I/O Software Scholarship I/O Software, founded in 1991 by College of Engineering Council of Advisors member William Saito and his high-school friend Tas Dienes, celebrated its tenth-year anniversary November 9th at its corporate offices in Riverside. During the celebration, the two founders presented a scholarship check to the recipient of this year’s I/O Software Technology Innovation Scholarship, James Robertson, a Computer Engineering sophomore at UCR. He was recognized for a unique engineering approach to a non-biometric algorithm, and for showing great personal initiative through his independent project. The annual scholarship, created to share I/O Software's success with the community and encourage a new generation of students to pursue their own visions, is open to all computer science, mathematics and physics college students in California. |
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Yingbo Hua Elected to IEEE Fellow Professor of Electrical Engineering Yingbo Hua has been designated a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the highest grade of membership in the international professional organization. He was also cited for contributions to high resolution signal processing and blind system identification. Dr. Hua is an author/co-author of more than 70 journal articles, five book chapters and 120 conference papers, and has been a senior member of IEEE since 1992. |
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November 4 - November 17, 2001 |
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Student Leadership Council Hosts Welcome Event on Halloween Eight student clubs from the College of Engineering Leadership Council combined to hold a fall welcome barbecue on Halloween night at 5 p.m. Local chapters of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Epsilon Eta Sigma (an engineering honor society) hosted the event. Attendance was around 200, including Dean Satish K. Tripathi, Associate Dean Mark Matsumoto and Assistant Dean Dennis Rice. Special thanks are sent to ACM for providing the food and to SHPE for the decorations. |
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Third Annual Industry Day Planned for December Bourns College of Engineering will host its third annual "Industry Day" on Wednesday, December 5 at Bourns Hall. Participants will be given an overview of the College's research and curriculum, and may interact with College of Engineering students at the closing event. To register, please click on the Industry Day statement below. |
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October 28 - November 3, 2001 |
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Third Annual Industry Day Planned for December
Participants will be given an overview of the College's research and curriculum. State of the Field presentations will be given by six outstanding faculty members. Poster sessions on current research will be provided by graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. A special session at the end of the day will allow business representatives to interact with College of Engineering students, giving them the opportunity to acquaint future engineers with their companies and identify potential candidates for employment or internships. For further information and to register, please click on the Industry Day statement below. You may also register by contacting Ms. Maureen McLane by e-mail at mmclane@engr.ucr.edu, by phone at (951) 827-6374 or by fax at (951) 827-3188. If there are other representatives of your company whose attendance you feel would be beneficial, please let us know so we can add them to our invitation list. |
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October 14 - October 27 |
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Mark Matsumoto Elected to Rank of AAAS Fellow
Founded in Philadelphia in 1848, AAAS publishes the peer-reviewed journal Science, and is said to be the world's largest general science organization. |
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October 7 - October 13 |
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TRW Honored at Evening of Recognition
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Engineering II Plans Outlined in Fiat Lux Magazine
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September 30 - October 6 |
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Graduate Student Enrollment Increases by Nearly One-Third
The graduate degree programs are designed to deepen student understanding of fundamental principles and applications in their chosen field of study. Ph.D. programs are heavily integrated with the College's research activities and are intended for well-qualified individuals who wish to pursue careers in academic or industrial research. The College offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. For further information, refer to "Graduate Program" under the "Academics" pull-down menu above. |
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September 23 - September 29 |
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Computer Science & Engineering Department Moves to Surge Building
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Bourns College of Engineering Supports American Heart Walk
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September 16 - September 22, 2001 |
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Long-range College Plans Discussed at Faculty Retreat
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September 9 - September 15 |
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Unisys First to Join College of Engineering’s Industrial Affiliates Program
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September 2 - September 8 |
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Academic Excellence Summer Program Hosted by College of Engineering
Twenty-eight recent high school graduates participated in the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Academic Excellence program, presented each summer at Bourns College of Engineering. The four-week program is designed to give newly admitted engineering students a head start on English and math courses. Field trips were held on Fridays, and included visits to the College’s Center for Research and Technology (CE-CERT), the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the Getty Museum in Santa Monica and Cal State Northridge for a “ropes course” team-building activity. Several current College of Engineering students served as peer mentors for the program. Click here for photo of Academic Excellence student on ropes course |
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August 26 - September 1 |
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All College of Engineering Programs Receive Accreditation
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has granted accreditation to all of Bourns College of Engineering’s programs. Program evaluations were made following a site visit by the team in the 2000-01 academic year. The programs are Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. For further information on any of these programs, click on the Academics button above, then on Departments. |
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August 19 - August 25 |
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College of Engineering Team Receives $2.2 Million Grant
A team of computer science researchers at Bourns College of Engineering has been awarded a $2.2 million grant by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to improve security and fault tolerance in wireless communication. The project will look for ways to prevent interception and jamming of signals from mobile technologies such as cell phones and hand-held computers, and improve the ability to locate problems and remedy the situation efficiently. The team is composed of faculty members Chinya Ravishankar, Srikanth Krishnamurthy, Michalis Faloutsos and Dean Satish Tripathi. Although DARPA is interested in developing the new technology for military applications, benefits for the general public include peace of mind for credit-card users ordering via the Internet and the ability to avoid cell phone or e-mail eavesdroppers. |
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August 12 - August 18 |
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New M.S./Ph.D. program approved for Mechanical Engineering
The University of California Office of the President has notified the Department of Mechanical Engineering that its proposed M.S./Ph.D. graduate programs have been approved. The new programs will be offered beginning in fall 2001. With this approval, all departments at Bourns College of Engineering now offer graduate degree programs. For further details, prospective applicants may contact Professor Shankar Mahalingam at Shankar.Mahalingam@UCR.Edu |
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Two new buildings now occupied by CE-CERT
Bourns College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) has moved into two new buildings located on the eastern corner of the property of Bourns Inc., at the corner of Iowa and Columbia in Riverside. One building is home to CE-CERT’s administrative offices, and is designed to include a technical library to support environmental research of faculty, staff and students. The other facility contains the largest atmospheric chamber in the world, which occupies the entire second floor. |
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August 5 - August 11 |
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Student Team Examining Energy Saving in Networked Computers
A team of students led by Brett Fleisch, associate professor of Computer Science & Engineering, is examining hardware configurations and software protocols that could direct computer clusters to perform their jobs in a more energy-efficient manner. more > |
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UCR Does its Share to Reduce Emissions
UCR, the first university in the U.S. to use a fleet of electric cars, has gained national attention in Discover Magazine’s Innovation Awards. The IntelliShare Community Vehicle Project was one of three finalists for the award, which recognizes new technology with the potential to change life for the better. |
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CE-CERT Researchers Receive $1.3 Million Contract
The California Energy Commission has awarded CE-CERT researchers $1.3 million to search for ways to expand California’s electricity supplies while limiting environmental risks, by obtaining the cleanest possible power from backup energy sources such as solar panels, small turbines and waste heat recovery. more > |
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July 29 - August 4 |
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UCR Society of Women Engineers Members Attend National Conference
Six future officers of the UCR student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers traveled to Denver, Colorado June 28 – July 1 for the organization’s national conference. A highlight was a career fair, which offered information on companies and contacts for job hunting. Student activities included workshops on leadership and making the transition from college to the workforce, and a variety of presentations by women who have achieved success in the field of engineering. |
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July 22 - July 28 |
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College of Engineering Prepares to Welcome New Students
Bear Facts orientation sessions are in full swing, with several Bourns College of Engineering students serving as student counselors and leading tours of the buildings. Student Affairs Office personnel report impressive attendance of incoming students and their parents. Fall numbers are significantly higher than last year; the most recent Admissions report projects 568 new freshmen and 130 new transfer students. |
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July 15 - July 21 |
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British Newspaper ranks UCR in Top Twenty Worldwide for Engineering Research Impact
London’s Guardian newspaper has ranked UC Riverside in the top twenty most influential research institutions in the world in the field of engineering. Impact rankings were based on numbers of scholarly publications, and the number of times they are cited in later publications. |
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July 8 - July 14 |
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IntelliShare Project Named Finalist for Discover Magazine
Innovation Awards
A team of engineers led by Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Matthew Barth was named as one of three finalists in the transportation category for Discover magazine’s 2001 Innovation Awards. Highlighted in the current issue of the magazine, the IntelliShare project involves a fleet of 15 electric Honda vehicles. Approximately 200 qualified faculty, staff and students use the vehicles for short trips and errands, generating data on alternative vehicle use, car sharing, trip tracking and equipment such as prototype microcontrollers built into the cars. |
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July 1 - July 7 |
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Researchers Awarded $1.3 Million to Expand Energy Sources
Researchers at Bourns College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) have received a $1.3 million contract from the California Energy Commission. The yearlong project involves ways to expand California’s electricity supplies while limiting environmental risks. Researchers will determine how to get the cleanest possible power from sources installed near where the power is used, such as backup generators, small turbines, windmills and solar panels. James M. Lents, associate director of CE-CERT, will lead the interdisciplinary team, comprised of experts in the fields of energy, fuels, air quality and political science. |
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June 24 - June 30 |
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Sandoval selected as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Susan Sandoval has been appointed to the position of Assistant Dean, Student Affairs at Bourns College of Engineering, effective July 1. Currently serving as a Student Affairs Officer, she has been working closely with Associate Dean Keith Oddson, who is leaving for a yearlong sabbatical. Associate Dean Mark Matsumoto, with Sandoval’s assistance, will assume Dr. Oddson’s duties. Sandoval will be the primary contact for matters relating to undergraduate affairs. |
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CE-CERT’s Barth Interviewed on Science Today Electrical Engineering faculty member and CE-CERT researcher Matthew Barth was interviewed last week on Science Today, a UC radio program broadcast by hundreds of stations around the nation. The topic was transportation technology designed to alleviate increased automobile use and congestion, citing UCR as the first university in the country to use electric vehicles in a shared-car project known as IntelliShare. |
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June 17 - June 23 |
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Outstanding College of Engineering Graduates Recognized Tricia Bailey and Martin Tsai were awarded the Bourns College of Engineering Outstanding Student Awards at a commencement awards ceremony on Friday, June 15 honoring fifteen top graduates from UCR. Tricia, a Chemical Engineering graduate, will be joining Dupont as a Field Engineer. Martin, a Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Computer Science, is considering two job offers, including one from TRW, and has plans to attend graduate school for his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. |
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Bourns College Prominent at Commencement John Paul Chinte sang the National Anthem to open the 47th UCR commencement ceremony on June 16, and appeared at the podium a second time to receive his B.S. degree in Computer Science with a minor in Music. Participants from Bourns College of Engineering were awarded 146 Bachelor’s degrees, and the Department of Electrical Engineering graduated its first Doctor of Philosophy. The UCR Academic Senate Outstanding Faculty Mentor award was presented to Marc Deshusses, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. |
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June 10 - June 16 |
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Dr. Oddson Honored at Reception A reception honoring Associate Dean Keith Oddson was held on Wednesday, June 6 at Bourns Hall. Dean Tripathi thanked Dr. Oddson for his many years of service as founding Associate Dean of Student Affairs, and wished him well as he embarks on a sabbatical year. Dr. Susan Hackwood was also presented with a plaque, recognizing her as the founding Dean of the Bourns College of Engineering. She is now the executive director of the California Council of Science and Technology, and a Bourns College of Engineering professor of Electrical Engineering. |
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Architect for New Building Chosen The architectural firm SRG Partnership, Inc. has been selected to design Engineering Building II, a new teaching and research facility to be built adjacent to Bourns Hall. The 152,010-square-foot, five-story building will be home to the College’s Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments. Planned for occupancy in 2005, the building will assist in accommodating a projected enrollment increase of 152% by academic year 2006-07. |
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June 3 - June 9 |
| College Awards Banquet Held Bourns College of Engineering students, faculty and staff attended the fourth annual year-end banquet on the evening of May 31. The grassy meadow across from Bourns Hall provided the setting for a barbecue, entertainment by the rock band “PFN” and an end-of-the-year awards program. Presentations were made by each of the student engineering clubs, and achievement award recipients were recognized. |
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May 27 - June 2 |
| Milton Symister, an undergraduate researcher who worked on a Nanotechnology Materials and Devices (NOMAD) lab-related project, has won first place in the Engineering division at the California Alliance for Minorities Program (CAMP) undergraduate research conference. He competed against students from other UC campuses, presenting his MATLAB based computer code to simulate low-frequency noise in GaN Field Electron Transistors. |
| Approximately 100 students attended the Dean’s reception for graduating seniors on May 22, where they were treated to a barbecue and had a chance to socialize with faculty members. Dean Tripathi congratulated the seniors on their efforts and for completing this portion of their education, and said that the event would become a tradition for seniors who follow. |
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May 20 - May 26 |
| Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Guanshui (Alex) Xu is part of a team of investigators that has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $1.1 million, for a proposal entitled “Mechanism-Based Modeling and Simulation in Nanomechanics.” The project’s other principal investigators are Professors William Nix and Huajian Gao at Stanford and Professor Yonggang Huang at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. |
| Dr. Xu has also been notified that the NSF will fund his other proposal, “Long Term Dynamics and Evolution of Dip-Slip Faults.” UCR’s Earth Science Assistant Professor David Oglesby is co-principal investigator with Dr. Xu |
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May 13 - May 19 |
| Engineering undergraduates Cori Demmelmaier, Carlos Hangarter and Heriberto Moya have received scholarships from Teledyne Electronic Technologies (TET). The scholarships cover fees for the academic year and will provide the students with an internship at a TET facility during the summer of 2001. |
| Researchers at College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) have received a $450,000 grant from the California Air Resources Board to measure the pollutants children breathe while waiting at bus stops or riding in school buses. Results will guide future air quality rules with regard to children’s health, and serve as a basis for evaluating alternative fuels and emission control technologies for buses. |
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May 6 - May 12 |
| Anthony Avila, a Chemical Engineering undergraduate and student research assistant at CE-CERT, won third place in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Mac Short paper competition. The competition was open to students from the 14 universities in the Southern California SAE section. |
| Two BCoE departments hosted industry representatives last week, gaining valuable feedback on programs and future plans. The Electrical Engineering Advisory Board met on Tuesday, May 1, and the Computer Sciences & Engineering Advisory Board met on Wednesday, May 2. |
| Epsilon Eta Sigma, an engineering honor society for junior and senior year top academic achievers, introduced seventeen new members at a luncheon last month. Next year the local organization will be eligible to become a collegiate chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society. |
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April 29 - May 5 |
| Ph. D. candidate Jie Zou and Postdoctoral researcher Olga Lazarenkova won national awards at the Materials Research Society spring meeting in San Francisco. |
| An atmospheric chamber facility, which will be the largest one in the world, and a new administration building, will open this month at CE-CERT. |
| The National Science Foundation and Department of Defense have awarded research grants to four BCoE faculty members: Alexander Balandin, Bir Bhanu, Brett Fleisch and Alexander Korotkov. |
| A well-attended student/faculty mixer sponsored by the UCR chapter of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) was held Friday, April 27. The next one will be May 25 at 4:30 on the B wing patio. |