Spring 2007 Spring 2006 Spring 2005 Spring 2004   ASET News, Spring 06/07   Computer science major receives the Time Warner "Women in Technology" Scholarship: Jordan Warren, a major in computer science is highlighted on AroundMaine.com as the recipient of the new scholarship sponsored by Time Warner Cable of Maine. More...   ASET Camp a big hit for grades 7 and 8: Registration now open for Summer 2007. ASET CAMP @ USM JUNE 25 - 29, 2007 An exploration of science, engineering, and technology for students in grades 7 - 8. click here to learn more   Department of Engineering students present their 2007 senior design projects: On May 4, 2007 five senior design projects and two Design I projects were presented. They are described on the Department's Web site in the order of presentation. More...   Torch Club invites ASET faculty to present at its 78th annual meeting: On May 2, 2007, John Wise, Director of the Maine Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health presented a lecture, Nanotechnology: The Next Industrial Revolution for the Torch Club of Western Maine, established in 1929. Torch Clubs operate in 70 locations in the United States and Canada, each drawing its membership from the local professional community. TORCH is an international association of local clubs in which respected persons practicing recognized professions enjoy the cultural interchange of knowledge. Dr. Wise, a Portland native, was chosen for this presentation because of his groundbreaking work in nanotechnology as it relates to health in human and animal health. This is one of the many examples of ASET faculty working with the community.   School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) faculty research highlights for May 2007: USM's Office of Sponsored Programs reports the following awards to ASET faculty members: Mustafa Guvench, professor in the Department of Engineering along with Prof. H. Tracy of the College of Arts & Sciences, Experimental Investigation, Modeling and Development of MEMS and CNT-Based Sensors and Integrated Sensor Arrays, Maine Space Grant Consortium, Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh, professor in the Department of Environmental Science for Assessment of Particulate Emissions from Forest Products Operations in Maine, US Department of Agriculture (R&D), and for EAST: Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics, National Science Foundation.   Faculty Technology Grants Awarded April 27, 2007: William W. Wells, Jr., Chief Information Office for the University announced the winners of the 2007 Faculty Senate Technology Grant Awards. Of the $25,000 available to the USM Faculty Senate to award in technology grants, ASET had four recipients this year, Mustafa Guvench in the Department of Engineering; Rob Sanford in the Department of Environmental Science; Glenn Wilson in the Department of Technology/Research Computing Group; and Karen Wilson, in the Department of Environmental Science. Faculty Technology Grants of up to $2,500 are awarded each year to a diverse representation of the University's academic disciplines for the purpose of encouraging an existing or new and innovative utilization of technology linked to one or more specific courses to enhance the academic experience of students. Each year, faculty are invited to apply for the grants in a competitive process, describing what will be accomplished with the grant money. In the selection process, greater consideration is given to the more innovative uses of technology. Congratulations to the ASET award winners.   School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) faculty research highlights for April 2007: USM's Office of Sponsored Programs reports the following awards to ASET faculty members: W. Doug Thompson, professor in the Department of Applied Medical Sciences for A Regional Multi-Institutional Academic partnership for Excellence in Environmental Public Health Tracking, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (R&D); and a Faculty Senate Research Award to Mustafa Guvench, professor in the Department of Engineering, Silicon on Insulator Micro-Electro-Mechanical Resonators.   Programs in Construction Management at USM The Department of Technology offers a concentration in Construction Management in the Industrial Technology degree program. In addition, a certificate program is being offered consisting of the eight courses that make up the core of the degree program. For more information about either of these options in construction management, visit the Department of Technology.   Department of Engineering News: Here are some highlights from the USM Department of Engineering: The 2007 Maine Engineers Week Celebration. See photos of the Expo at the USM Field House. More info ...   The outstanding student for 2007 has been chosen. More... Professor Guvench receives NASA/Maine Space Grant Consortium grant for MEMS research. More... Student Gabriel Garza receives NASA/Maine Space Grant scholarship. More...   Ergonomics Save this date! May 16, 2007, ErgoSymposium 2007 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks.   School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) faculty research highlights for March 2007: USM's Office of Sponsored Programs reports the following awards to ASET faculty members: Monroe Duboise & Karen Moulton in the Department of Applied Medical Sciences for the project Planning for Infrastructure Development in Astrobiology, Microbial and Viral Ecology, and Bio-nanotechnology at USM, Maine Space Grant Consortium; W. Doug Thompson in Applied Medical Sciences for Chronic Disease and Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Capacity Building 06/07, Maine Department of Health & Human Services (R&D); Brian Hodgkin for NASA Exploration Senior Design Projects, Maine Space Grant Consortium; Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh in the Department of Environmental Science for EAST: Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, National Science Foundation; and Glenn Wilson in the Department of Technology for ThinkBlueMaine Web site, Maine Department of Environmental Protection (R&D). For more information about research at the University of Southern Maine, contact the Office of Sponsored Programs director, Larry Waxler, at larryw@usm.maine.edu.   Find out what Maine companies are saying about Engineering at USM http://www.usm.maine.edu/aset/news/engineeringneeds/     ASET Forms a KEEPMEWARM Team A volunteer team has been formed in the School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology to help in the KEEPMEWARM efforts to winterize homes. The team leader is Professor John Zaner from the Department of Technology, and team members are Professor James Smith from Engineering, Professor Robert Sanford from Environmental Science, and the John Mitchell Center technician Steve Innes. The team will winterize several homes by installing shrink wrap on windows, interior and exterior calking, pipe insulation, foam sealant, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and plastic foundation sheeting.