IMECE 2016 to Host a Variety of Special Events

IMECE 2016 to Host a Variety of Special Events IMECE 2016 to Host a Variety of Special Events IMECE 2016 to Host a Variety of Special EventsNov. 4, 2016 The ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2016) in Phoenix, Ariz., the worlds largest interdisciplinary mechanical engineering conference, begins in just one week. The conference, which will be held from Nov. 11 to 17 at the Phoenix Convention Center, will feature mora than 450 technical sessions, more than 20 technical tracks, and a number of prominent speakers representing the full scope of the engineering profession.One of the many special darbietungs scheduled to take place during IMECE 2016 is the Keynote Event on Monday, Nov. 14, which will be presented by David Sandalow, the Inaugural Fellow at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy. This special keynote session, titled How Technological Advances Are Altering Companies Engineering-Skill Set Needs, will take place from 830 a.m. to 1000 a.m. at North Ballroom C and D of the convention center. A free continental breakfast will be served to all attendees prior to the keynote from 800 a.m. to 830 a.m. David SandalowIMECE 2016 will also feature three Conference-Wide Plenary Sessions. Jeffrey B. Lowinger, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Industrial Eaton Corp., will speak at the first of these sessions, How Technological Advances Are Altering Companies Engineering-Skill Set Needs, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from Nov. 15 from 830 a.m. to 1000 a.m. in North Ballroom C and D. Jim Holland, vice president for vehicle component and system engineering at Ford maschine Co., will present the second Conference-Wide Plenary Session, Facing the Mobility Challenge, the following day from 830 a.m. to 1000 a.m. in North Ballroom C and D. The third session, to be held Nov. 17 from 1200 p.m. to 100 p.m. in North Ballroom C and D, will feature Ilan Gur, founding director of Cyclotron Road., a new public-pr ivate innovation platform for breakthrough energy technologies.One highlight of IMECE this year is sure to be the Invited Industry Presentations program, which will consist of talks from executives representing Westinghouse Electric Co., GE Healthcare and Raytheon Co. David Howell, senior vice president of Westinghouses Operating Plants Business, will give the programs first Invited Industry Presentation on Monday, Nov. 14 from 1030 a.m. to 1115 a.m. in Room 125A of the convention center. Jeff Geersten, transducer design manager at GE Healthcare, will deliver the second of the programs presentations the following day, from 115 p.m. to 200 p.m. in Room 125A of the convention center. The final Invited Industry Talk, to take place Nov. 16 at the same time and place, will feature Steven Unikewicz, senior licensing engineer at NuScale Power and member of the ASME Board on Nuclear Codes and Standards. (Left to right) Jeffrey B. Lowinger, Jim Holland and Ilan Gur will speak at the Confere nce-Wide Plenary Sessions at IMECE 2016. Another event you shouldnt miss at this years IMECE will be the Honors Assembly, the annual multi-media celebration recognizing the achievements and contributions of a select group of engineering leaders. This years Honors Assembly, to be held Sunday, Nov. 13 from 700 p.m. to 800 p.m. in North Ballroom C and D, will pay tribute to the career accomplishments of nine engineering innovators Cristina H. Amon, James J. Duderstadt, Ashwani K. Gupta, Bernard E. Hrubala, Evangelos T. Laskaris, Shiv G. Kapoor, J.N. Reddy, Helen Louise Reed and Lijie Grace Zhang. David Howell (left) and Steven Unikewicz will be two of the speakers presenting Invited Industry Talks at IMECE this year.Those are just a few of the many special activities planned for IMECE 2016. Some of the conferences other highlights, which will take place at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix as well as the Phoenix Convention Center, will include Old Guard Oral Competition Finals, Nov. 12, 900 a.m. to 400 p.m., Camelback A and B, Sheraton Grand Phoenix ECLIPSE Alumni Reception, Nov. 12, 600 p.m. to 730 p.m., Room 128B Phoenix Convention Center ASME Student Design Competition Finals, Award Ceremony and Reception, Nov. 13, 800 a.m. to 600 p.m., North Ballroom B, Phoenix Convention Center Members and Students Luncheon, Nov. 13, noon to 130 p.m., Room 124 A and B, Phoenix Convention Center, $60 per ticket for members and non-members, $30 for students First-Time Attendee Orientation, Nov. 13, 230 p.m. to 330 p.m., Room 124 A and B, Phoenix Convention Center Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Opening Reception, Nov. 13, 500 p.m. to 630 p.m., Exhibit Hall C and D, Phoenix Convention Center Presidents Luncheon, Nov. 14, noon to 130 p.m., Room 124 A and B, Phoenix Convention Center, $60 per ticket FutureME Mini-Talks Program and Social Meetup, Nov. 14, 530 p.m. to 700 p.m., Room 120A, Phoenix Convention Center Symposium for New and Prospective Faculty Tips for Faculty Job Search, ver setzung and Tenure, Nov. 15, 900 a.m. to 1030 a.m., Deer Valley, Sheraton Grand Phoenix Society-Wide Micro and Nanotechnology Forum and the NSF Poster Competition, Nov. 15, 1130 a.m. to 230 p.m., Exhibit Hall, Phoenix Convention Center Career Workshop Finding Your Dream Job Online and Getting It Offline, Nov. 15, 130 p.m. to 300 p.m., Exhibit Hall Stage, Phoenix Convention Center Women in Engineering Reception, Nov. 15, 500 p.m. to 700 p.m., Oculus, Sheraton Grand Phoenix and The IMECE Volunteer and Student Recognition Reception, Nov. 16, 530 p.m. to 700 p.m., Paradise Valley, Sheraton Grand Phoenix.For more information on the ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition or to view the conferences entire schedule of events, visit go.asme.org/IMECE.

10 Companies Offering Benefits to Part-Time Employees

10 Companies Offering Benefits to Part-Time Employees10 Companies Offering Benefits to Part-Time Employees When you are employed part-time , sometimes you only get part of the benefits . But it does not have to be that way. At these 10 companies, even the employees who work less than 40 hours a week can opt into amazing benefits, such as access to a 401k, paid vacation time , and even tuition reimbursement. And if youre seeking part-time employment, now is the time to get your resume ready. All of these companies are hiring part-time workers today. What Roles IT Administrator, Enterprise abverkauf Manager, Business Development Representative, Staff Software Engineer, Recruiting Coordinator, HR Business Partner, and more. What Employees Say Managers take coaching and career growth seriously. Ability to try new roles. Frequent exposure to upper management. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Work perks- unlimited vacation, flexible work hours, gym, free breakfast and lunch, 16-week maternity leave, four-week sabbatical after four years. Positive, fun people - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Software Engineer, Manager of Software Development, Quality Assurance Engineer, Principal Hardware Engineer, Operations Program Manager, and more. What Employees Say Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100 percent self-motivating work environment. No dress code and four-legged friends are welcome. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Store Manager, Sales Consultant, Interline Brands Delivery Driver, Interline Brands Warehouse Department Supervisor, Operations Manager, and more. What Employees Say Great benefits and awesome people to work with. There is room for upward mobility. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Shift Manager, Barista, Regional Operations Specialist, and more. What Employees Say The benefits are out of sight. I was offered Starbucks stock after my first year, as well as 401k through Fidelity, and a superb Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan. You can titelbild your whole family with that plan, and it can include domestic partners. I got a pound of free coffee every week and free coffee all day- although I think that was specific to my store, which bent the rules. Theres also an Employee Assistance Hotline, which you can call if youre having issues in your personal life. And HR is really responsive- they wont see you as a troublemaker if youre legitimately having an issue. They will handle it. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Product Manager, ESL Instructor, ACT Prep Instructor, SAT Prep Instructor, LSAT Prep Instructor, MCAT Prep Instructor, GMAT Prep Instructor, and more. What Employees Say This is the kind of place you like to come to work every day because you like the people you spend your time with. Kaplan has a value statement and tries hard to stick to it. Professional development over the years has been great- virtual and in-person trainings occur on a variety of topics to help employees improve their skill sets. Plenty of work from home opportunities and family flexibility as well. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Bank Teller, Relationship Banker, Digital Product Associate, Private Client Advisor, Financial Advisor, and more. What Employees Say Great company to advance your professional career. Worked with individuals that celebrated 40+ with the company. The benefits are amazing and there are always new training courses and wellness webinars available to better your knowledge and emotional wellbeing. I worked in the Tampa location for 3-plus years and my overall experience was well. The employee standards are very high and there is a strict focus on procedures. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Cake Decorator, Dishwasher, Grocery kollektiv Leader, Cook, Parking Lot Coordinator, Prep Cook, Part-Time Restaurant Server , and more. What Employees Say Flexible Hours, room for advancement, great place to work They also treat the employees very well. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Overnight Grocery Service Team Member, Produce Associate Team Leader, Part-Time Cashier, Marketing Director, Floor Planning Analyst, Overnight Store Baker, Dishwasher, and more. What Employees Say I worked as a part-time cashier for eight years at my local WFM store, and felt proud to be part of the team Hourly pay was excellent, and I always found that the team leaders worked right alongside their team members. Even though I was just part-time, they treated me as a valued employee. They knew I worked a full-time job and worked around my schedule. They welcome feedback from employees on ways to improve thingsfor employees and customers. They provide ongoing training on organics, safety, store policies, individual products, etc. I loved being part of this company and only left my job because I needed to dedicate more time to my full-time job at another company. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Full-Time Road Driver, Maintenance Mechanic, Part-Time Operations Supervisor, Part-Time HR Supervisor, Part-Time Air Ramp Supervisor, Customs Brokerage Rep, and more. What Employees Say Very stable company. Work hard and have opportunities to advance. Great place to get a huge diversity in skill set training. - Current EmployeeWhat Roles Outdoor Programs Market Coordinator, Part-Time Stocking Specialist, Security Architect, Retail Sales Manager, Replenishment & Allocation Analyst, and more. What Employees Say Level playing field, vacation, Yay days, and like-minded workers. Relaxed work environment, bonuses, paid holidays, continuous improvement, and I get to enjoy going to work every day - Current Employee

Make Extra Money Driving a Wrapped Car

Make Extra Money Driving a Wrapped Car Make Extra Money Driving a Wrapped Car Is there anywhere you can look these days without seeing an advertisement? Not. Whether youre looking at ads playing at the checkout line, the fuel pump, in the restroom, or on your phone, ads are everywhere. And now, theyre covering cars. Its called a wrap, and its gaining popularity with advertisers as they try to reach their target market. From Buses and Trains to Cars   In 1993, SuperGraphics wrapped a bus in computer-generated vinyl. The Crystal Pepsi ad became the first rolling advertising in this form. Then there was Amtrak. A coach car on San Diego train #773 was wrapped for Holiday Inn Hotels, and it worked effectively. But this form of advertising is expensive. Smaller companies couldnt take part in this ad medium so easily. Plus, those that can afford it are having to wait. The bus and train supply are limited when you get right down to it. So how do you satisfy supply and demand, reach a target market and offer a cost-effective alternative to buses and trains? The answer is to wrap cars.? Theres Big Money in Driving a Wrapped Car At first, it was Volkswagen Beetles that became colorfully wrapped. Now its old cars, new cars, SUVs, and minivans. But why should you drive an advertisement on wheels? What about several hundred dollars a month? Or a new car? Free Car Media offers drivers use of a specific car wrapped in an advertisers materials. However, these drivers even have to agree to be present at certain promotional events as part of the deal. Ultimately, its their advertising client (the sponsor) that decides which kind of vehicle - new or used - that ends up with the products wrap. If the sponsor decides to give up their vehicle wrap at the end of their contract, the ad space is then sold to another company.? Autowraps pays drivers anywhere between $100 and $3,200 a month. Drivers are selected based on their location, age, sex and car type. They dont offer free vehicles, but over 55,000 people have volunteered to have their personal cars wrapped. Autowraps provides a unique advantage for their clients. Sponsors can purchase wraps for any amount of time. So when the clients ad campaign changes, so can the car. Drivers generate additional revenue through special promotions, events and distributing product samples and other materials. For example, a driver may be asked to drive their personal, wrapped vehicle to a trade show or store opening. Since these cars might be on display at special events, depending on the client, they might have special features on them as well. Yahoo! began an ad campaign with wrapped taxis in New York City. These cabs featured wireless Web access inside. Head and Shoulders and Sony both have video monitors inside their wrapped cars to enhance the interactive display. How to Get Your Car Wrapped Before you log on to these sites and fill out their questionnaires, consider this: youre not just riding around in your car anymore. Basically, you become a representative of the client. For instance, Free Car educates its drivers on the clients products/services. The company even offers a sample of the product - from soda to computers - when possible. Execs want you to know everything about the product. When people see you out and about in your wrapped car, they may have questions. This way, youll know the answers. They also want to know your driving habits. If you have a ten-minute commute and have the car parked in a garage 95% of the time, its a waste of their money.   Are You a Prime Candidate?   You can expect to be grilled about your driving habits. The questionnaires may ask what your typical day is like. How long do you spend commuting to work or school? How often do you eat at restaurants? All of this information is gathered to match up your daily activities with the clients needs. Say you work out in a gym five days a week and youve got season tickets to the Jaguars home games. Youd be the ideal candidate for a Nike wrap. Finally, Can You Handle All The Attention? If youre extremely shy, then driving an advertisement on wheels probably isnt for you. Not only do you get a lot of looks, but youll also even get waves, and you might even make a friend or two.