No Advising hours for 8/31/17

Hi EE Majors,

For 8/31/17 Advising hours are cancelled.    Please email me if you have any questions.
Nicole

RE: UF Power Club Meeting Sept. 5th at 5:15 pm

Hi EE Majors!!!

The Power and Energy Club Meeting to the ECE Department. Our goal is to promote interest in the energy industry across all engineering disciplines.

A flyer is attached and details are below. Please attend our first meeting.

POWER AND ENERGY CLUB MEETING

Tuesday, Sept. 5th

Room: Particle Engineering Research Center 202 at 5:15pm

FREE food

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UFPEC/

Thanks!

Nigel Atkinson

Power & Energy Club Secretary

[IEEE] Texas Instruments Workshop, GBM/Microsoft Tech Talk, and more!

Starting Monday, 8/28, IEEE will be hosting a series of exciting events to look out for. These events include:

• Texas Instruments Beaglebone Workshop
  
  • Monday, August 28th from 6:00-7:00 PM, location TBD 

• General Body Meeting #1 and Microsoft Eye Control Tech Talk
  
  • Wednesday, August 30th from 6:00-9:00 PM, location TBD

• Orange and Brew Social
• Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-7:00 PM

Be sure to check out our website for updates on event locations!

We look forward to seeing you at these events,

Ammar

Ammar Nek President, UF | IEEE p:(786) 390-5177 | e:ammar.nek@gmail.com | w:http://ieee.ece.ufl.edu

RE: Updates and Things to know

Hi EE Students:

Nicole's Advising hours for the week of 9/28
    Monday 9:30-12; Tuesday-Friday 10-12 and 1-4
 
EEL3834-Programing for ECE- UPDATE
 -EEL3834 can only count for the Computer Programing requirement as of Fall 2016.  It cannot count as EE Technical Elective

Internships and Coops-Policy Updates

Effective immediately, students will not be permitted to retroactively attempt to register for internship credit. This has been a policy of the ECE Department, and the practice of a retroactive add is in violation of university policy. This is an issue currently being monitored by university administration and I will not authorize a retroactive add for any student.

Furthermore, there are murmurs that university is exploring the possibility of ending the summer hour enrollment waiver petition. If you are expecting a previous summer internship to serve as grounds for waiving all/part of your 9 hour summer term enrollment, it is in your best interest to submit your paperwork NOW. The petition packet requires three items:

A.      Cover sheet with your signature (can be found in 233 Larsen Hall)

B.      Personal statement (12 pt font, typed, double-spaced, no more than one page; further instructions are on the required cover sheet) explaining your rationale to waive your summer hours

C.      Evidence of internship completion (e.g. formal evaluation rubric, performance appraisal, or official memo from your former supervisor/manager on company letterhead)

Once these three items are compiled, you will then need to obtain my signature. You are welcome to leave your complete packet with the front desk staff in 230 Larsen Hall. I will email you when your packet is ready for pickup. You will then need to deliver it to the Office of the Registrar, located on the 2^nd floor of Criser Hall. This is especially imperative if you are graduating in Fall 2017 or Spring 2018! I will be sure to keep you informed if university policy changes.

 

This is  a reminder that our waiting lobby has moved to 233 Larsen Hall. You will still sign into the kiosk computer (located in 230 Larsen Hall) but will then need to have a seat/wait in the lobby across the hall. We have video monitoring in this room, and students are called over using our intercom system. I do realize that the space is small and there may be times students need to wait in the lobby as overflow.

Please note that if you are not present when your name is called you will lose your place in line. We will make an effort to call your name twice; a third time will prompt our staff to skip to the next student in line. This will be done in an effort to minimize wait times for advisors (as we already expect longer lines during peak times).

TI Resume Review Event TODAY!

To all undergrads in EE and CPE,

Texas Instruments is here today and will hold a resume review event in NEB Rotunda from 2pm to 4pm.

John

*******BRING YOUR RESUMES WITH YOU TO THE EVENT****


 

John G. Harris, Professor and Chair

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

216 Larsen Hall, P.O. Box 116200

University of Florida,  Gainesville, FL 32611-6200

www.ece.ufl.edu, harris@ece.ufl.edu, (352) 392-0913

Engineers Week 2018 Director Applications OPEN

Hi EE Majors;

"Director applications for Engineers Week 2018 are now OPEN! Apply to get involved in UF's biggest celebration of engineering! Applications are due Sept. 6th, please email eweek.uf@gmail.comwith any questions!

Follow this link to apply!
https://goo.gl/forms/D7fr4EneuXQ6BgXw2

"
Thank you very much!

Katherine Weller

Engineers' Week 2017 Executive Director
University of Florida Benton Engineering Council
eweek.uf@gmail.com | kattweller3@gmail.com
(904) 485-6677
ufbec.org

ECE SSO-Advising Lobby Protocol

Good morning!

This email is to serve as a reminder that our waiting lobby has moved to 233 Larsen Hall. You will still sign into the kiosk computer (located in 230 Larsen Hall) but will then need to have a seat/wait in the lobby across the hall. We have video monitoring in this room, and students are called over using our intercom system. I do realize that the space is small and there may be times students need to wait in the lobby as overflow.

Please note that if you are not present when your name is called you will lose your place in line. We will make an effort to call your name twice; a third time will prompt our staff to skip to the next student in line. This will be done in an effort to minimize wait times for advisors (as we already expect longer lines during peak times).

Thank You 

ECE Student Services Office

Welcome Back EE majors and Happy Eclipse Day!!!!!!!!

Hi EE Majors
 

http://ufece.blogspot.com/

Fall 2017 begins today (August 21st).  I hope you had a restful summer break.  This is email will is list of important dates and reminders for fall  semester. Please check your fall schedules to see that you are registered for the courses you remember signing up for.  If you are currently enrolled in a course that you have not passed the prerequisite course in the spring or summer semester, please adjust your schedule.  Other students in the major may need that seat to remain on track.  Drop/Add week is August 21-25.  Please have schedule set by Friday. After Friday any adjustments to your schedule you are fee liable.

 

My hours for the fall 2017 will be slightly different. On Mondays' I will only have morning hours because I am the instructor for a First Year Florida class SLS1102.   For the the drop and add week only my hours will begin at 9:30. My hours for this week are listed below:

Monday: 9:30-12

Tuesday 9:30-12 and 1-4

Wednesday: 9:30-12 and 1-3

Thursday 9:30-12 and 1-4

Friday: 9:30 and 1-4

Critical Dates and Holidays for Fall  2017

https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/Pages/dates-and-deadlines.aspx 

Holidays
No classes September 4: Labor Day
October 6 - 7: Homecoming
November 10 - 11: Veterans Day
November 22 - 25: Thanksgiving

Planning to Graduate in Fall 2017:

EE Graduation Checklist

1) Register for the correct courses for upcoming terms (summer and fall)

2) Complete your final graduation check by August 22 by noon.  Please send email to Nicole with the subject: Fall 2017 Grad Check

3) Apply for graduation by August 25^th  by going through the Student Self Service page (https://student.ufl.edu/)

 -Look to left side menu click on Certificate/Degree Application and follow the directions

4) Pass all classes

5) Complete ECE Exit Survey:  The ECE Exit Survey will be sent out by end of November. The exit survey will be deadline date TBD

6) Complete all other exit surveys by the deadline date that those offices have posted

                Student Financial Aid and Affairs exit survey

                Registrar Office exit Survey (they will withhold your diploma if not completed)

7) Pass all classes

 
For EEL4905, EGN4912, EEL4948 and EEL4949 paperwork it must be submitted to my office by August 24, 2017 by noon.  If you have submitted the forms and you do not see it listed on your schedule. Please check your registration system for holds. Then contact me to register you for the course.   You are fee liable for all sections that are listed above.  The only exception if you registered to for 0 credits for EGN4912 and are registered for other classes this semester then you are not fee liable

Graduate with Honors
There are three levels of honors at graduation and the requirements for them are as follows:
o   To graduate with cum laude (i.e., with distinction) requires a 3.3 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.

o   To graduate with magna cum laude (i.e., with great distinction) requires a 3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and an honors thesis (an approved research project or creative work). Must complete Thesis to earn distinction

o   To graduate with summa cum laude (i,e., with the highest distinction) requires a 3.8 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and an honors thesis (an approved research project or creative work). Must complete Thesis to earn distinction

EEL3834-Programing for ECE- UPDATE
 -EEL3834 can only count for the Computer Programing requirement as of Fall 2016.  It cannot count as EE Technical Elective



Have a great First Day!!!!!!!! 
Do not look at the sun unless you have the proper eye protection



Nicole

ECE Peer Mentoring Ambassadors

ECE Peer Mentoring Ambassadors

A new ECE Student Organization is being formed- ECE Peer Mentoring Ambassadors.  If you enjoy mentoring and tutoring your fellow peers, then this is the organization for you.  

Organization Objectives:

To provide ECE students with perspective on the rigor of department courses and labs. Provide feedback to students  on how you were successful in EEE/EEL courses.  ECE Peer Mentors will answer general questions about the ECE Department and UF and mentor second year students.  Mentors will also provide information regarding balancing course work with student life (i.e. student organizations, internships and coops)

Criteria for selection:

Must be 4 EG or 5EG with an overall and EE GPA of 3.00 or higher (no exceptions)

Must have completed at least the following courses with grade of B or higher (no exceptions)

           EEL3111C               EEL3112                     COP3502/03                EEE3308C

           EEL3008                  EEL3701C                  COP4600                    COP3530

           EEL3135                  EEL3744C                  EEL4712C                  COT3100

Application Process:

Short Interview: 10 minute

Complete Application and short answers

Resume

Skill Set:

Desire to help others.

Have strong communication skills: listening, building relationships, approachability.

Take an interest in first and second year student transition.

Take initiative.

Able to successfully work in a team with other Peer Ambassadors and ECE Advisors.

Have the ability to be flexible and work with many different personalities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to hold hour during advance registration

Must be able to work 3 days a week- 2 hour blocks (9-11, 2-4, 1-3, or 3-5)

Office Location: Larsen Hall room 233 (ECE Student Waiting Room)

             

Training Modules

FERPA training: https://training.it.ufl.edu/training/items/uf-ferpa-training.html

Kognito training: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/kognito-for-students

On the my training web page http://mytraining.hr.ufl.edu/ 

Diversity and Inclusion: GET789 Diversity & Inclusion at UF

Sexual Prevention/Harassment: GET802 Preventing Harassment

If you are interested in being ECE Peer Mentor, please email Nicole Young at nicolet@ece.ufl.edu

Out of Office for August 8-11 2017

Hi EE Majors
I will be out of the office August 7-11, 2017.  I will be back on Monday August 14, 2017. 
During the break week, please check your schedules for the fall semester schedule and finalize your schedules.
Nicole

Power Production Management INC -Internship Opportunity

Power Production Management, Inc. is a solar contracting firm that is well-established in the solar industry, and recently rated on the Top 500 for Solar Contractors by Solar Power World.  As a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FLASEIA), Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and a vendor for the University of Florida, we have provided clean solar energy for residences, businesses, schools, municipalities and government organizations. We are currently in search of either a mechanical or electrical engineering student to join our engineering and design team in a paid internship.

Preferred Experience:

·         Autocad, Sketchup, or other 3D modeling software

·         PDF editing

·         Working understanding of NEC

·         Working understanding of electrical components

Requirements:

·         Must be enrolled in either mechanical or electrical engineering program

·         Must have minimum GPA of 3.0

·         Must be available 15-20 hours per week

·         Must be able to pass background check and drug test

To apply, please email your resume with a sample of your work (if applicable) to samantha@sunppm.com.