| VOL. XLVIII
NUMBER 10 Published Weekly |
CHATTANOOGA ENGINEERS CLUB March 17, 1997, 12:00 Noon Clarion Hotel |
| COMING PROGRAM |
Robert Meeks and Otis Farmer These back to back 4.0 engineering students will discuss their challenges and responses. Mr. Meeks will also discuss his experiences as a Rhodes Scholar applicant and his study abroad in the Czech Republic. Program Chair: Pete Rolston |
| LAST MEETING | Mr. Butch Feldhaus presented "Engineering: The Liberal Arts Degree of the 21st Century". Butch outlined the change in the engineering environment: rapid technological change, downsized flattened organizations, employment growth in smaller companies, global competition, and defense research cuts. His recommendation to the future engineer included: accept personal responsibility for career planning and lifelong learning, maintain and improve basic technical skills, keep abreast of technological changes, develop communication and business skills, develop people skills and stay active in a professional society. Butch challenged Club members to remove the following roadblocks: lack of individual strategy or plan, lack of coherent structure to life-long learning offerings, difficulties in accessing continuing education opportunities, lack of time for professional development, high cost of education, real or perceived lack of employer support. |
| FUTURE PROGRAMS | March 17 UTC engineering students Robert Meeks and Otis Farmer March 24 UTC Electric Vehicle Racecar March 31 Bell South Plant Tour |
| FELLOWSHIP | Report fellowship items to Pete Rolston 877-9701 |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS | Sales Engineer Position: Entry level. Hydraulic systems and electronic
controls. Technical aptitude required. Outside sales-engineer will call
on engineers, manufacturers, and purchasing agents. Good communication
skills. Knoxville area. Competitive pay. Contact Joe Robbins 423-522-1115(Knoxville)
756-4430 (Chattanooga) Fax resume to Chattanooga Fax 423-756-4439.
Position Announcement: Tenure track position to begin August 1997. Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering required. Registration preferred. College of Engineering & Computer Science, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403. |