Santa Clara's John J. Montgomery - Pioneer in Aeronautics, Astronomy, Electricity and Wireless
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4 p.m.
St. Clare Room, Learning Commons (campus map)
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John G. Burdick '65 gives a fascinating and informative presentation on Santa Clara's own John J. Montgomery, a true pioneer in science who ushered in a century of engineering excellence at Santa Clara University.
Lunch with an Entrepreneur
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Noon
Room 326, Bannan Engineering
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The School of Engineering kicks off our new "Lunch with an Entrepreneur" Series with guest speaker John Giddings '91. John Giddings is an adjunct professor at SCU, on the Industry Advisory Board for the Santa Clara University School of Engineering, co-founder of The Silicon Valley Angels (now Tech Angel Group), and Vice President of Business Development at TeleLumen. More information here.
Entrepreneur Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
1 p.m.
Room 326, Bannan Engineering
Undergraduates, come with your team of 3-6 students for your chance to win $250! Teams will be given clues about buildings, centers, and offices on campus and will have to take pictures at the various locations. Details and rules here.
The Next 100 Years of Santa Clara Engineering
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4 p.m.
St. Clare Room, Learning Commons (campus map)
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SCU President Michael Engh, S.J., moderates this panel of up-and-coming engineering faculty members on their view of the future of engineering, vis a vis their own particular cutting-edge research.
Montgomery Glider Paper Airplane Competition
Wednesday, February 23, 2012
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Locatelli Activity Center, Gathering Hall
Students, find out if you have the paper-folding and design skills necessary to win! Prizes will be awarded for farthest distance traveled, longest flight time, and best Montgomery Glider replica. Materials and refreshments will be provided. More information.
A Century of Engineering Excellence
Thursday, February 23, 2012
4 p.m.
St. Clare Room, Learning Commons (campus map)
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Terry Shoup, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, provides an insightful perspective on the 100-year history of the School of Engineering at Santa Clara University. All are welcome!
A Systems Analysis of Solar Energy R&D: How Can We Understand Solyndra?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
4:10 - 5:00 p.m.
Bannan Engineering 326 (campus map)
Presented by Greg P. Smestad, Ph.D., Solar Energy and Solar Cells
Greg P. Smestad, Ph.D. '83 paints a broad picture of the Solar Photovoltaic Industry and ideas on how students from a variety of disciplines at SCU can contribute to it. More information.
Honduran Culture Night
The student chapter of Engineers Without Borders invites you to come and enjoy an authentic Honduran dinner, entertainment, raffle, and a chance to hear about their current projects and travel. Your attendance will help fund engineering projects in the Honduran community of El Pital.
Frugal Innovation Panel
Monday, April 16, 2012
3-4 p.m.
Location TBD
Engineering professors, freshly returned from their immersion trip to India, discuss their research in the exciting field of frugal innovation; moderated by Dr. Radha Basu, dean's executive professor for the School of Engineering.
Engineering Laboratories Open House
Monday, April 16, 2012
4-5 p.m.
Bannan Engineering Laboratories
Bioengineering's new state-of-the-art labs, the Center for Nanostructures, and the new Maker Lab, Frugal Innovation Lab, and Senior Design Lab are all on display. Drop in and check them out!
James McLurkin - Dances with Robots
Monday, April 16, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Mayer Theatre (campus map)
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Through his exciting scholarship, McLurkin, Assistant Professor at Rice University in the Department of Computer Science, has established himself as one of the brightest minds in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. You won't want to miss this final event of the President's Speaker Series. More information.
Centennial Awards and Archives Exhibit Opening
Thursday, April 26, 2012
4-5:30 p.m.
St. Clare Room, Learning Commons
Luminaries in engineering from the past 100 years of Santa Clara engineering are feted in a brief awards ceremony, reception, and opening of the School of Engineering's Centennial Archives Exhibit. Come and be part of history!
42nd Annual Senior Design Conference
Thursday, May 10, 2012
2 p.m.
Thomas J. Bannan Engineering Building (campus map)
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The annual Senior Engineering Design Conference showcases the mix of hands-on experience and theoretical learning that honors our mission to educate thoughtful and responsible leaders and innovators of the future. Come and witness the future of engineering at this don't-miss event. More information.
