Tribology and Lubrication Science Minor 2015

Tribology and Lubrication Science Minor
2015 Symposium and Exposition
Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2015
7:15-8:15 AM
Registration and light breakfast – Ross Hall, Room 278
8:15-8:50 AM
Welcome remarks and State of the Tribology Minor by Prof. Rob Jackson– Ross Hall, Room 278
8:50-9:10 AM
Student mini symposium (two 10-minute presentations) – Ross Hall, Room 278
9:10-9:30 AM
Chemistry at Auburn University – Ross Hall, Room 278
9:30-9:50 AM
Synergies of AU Tribology with SAAVM, BET etc. – University Speaker – Ross Hall, Room 278
10:00-10:15 AM Break
Tours
10:15 -11:15 AM Choose either Chemical Engineering Department or Tribology Laboratory
11:15-12:15 PM Choose either Chemical Engineering Department or Tribology Laboratory
12:15-1:30 PM
Lunch in Ross 278 - Informal remarks by Ralph Beard, Chairman of the Industry Advisory
Board of the Tribology Minor
1:30-1:40 PM
Administrative and Research and Development Fundraising – Committee Report – Ramsey,
Room 304B
1:40-1:50 PM
Scholarships and Internships – Committee Report – Ramsey, Room 304B
1:50-2:00 PM
Break
2:00-2:30 PM
Parker Sizemore, King Industries, Keynote Speaker from Industry – Ramsey, Room 304B
2:30 PM
Career Development & Opportunity Fair (Wilmore foyer)– Students that are considering
entering the minor will be present to ask questions as to industries personnel needs.
Companies and trade associations that are involved and affiliated with Tribology are
encouraged to interact with students that are in the minor as well as those who are in degree
programs that would be enhanced with a Tribology Minor.
If you have a current job need fitting a student with formal Tribology training you will want to
certainly be involved in this part of the day’s activites.
Participating employers can expect to meet students of all class levels majoring in various
engineering disciplines, chemistry, physics, environmental and biosciences, and other degrees.
Please let us know if you would like to be represented at the fair. Interested companies
should also create an employer profile and identify prospective Tribology Minor students at
the Tiger Recruiting Link: http://www.auburn.edu/career/trl/
Friday, April 10, 2015
Golf Tournament – Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, Auburn AL.
To sign up, please contact Ralph Beard at rbeard@functionalproducts.com.
For course information, please visit http://www.rtjgolf.com/grandnational/.
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Special notes
Golf Details: 8 total foursomes available beginning at 7:00 AM
4 tee times available on each course, Lake & Links
$100 per golfer, cart, food & beverages included
Early tee times allow for return to Atlanta for flights leaving as early as 4:30 PM EST or
to Birmingham for flights departing as early as 3:00 PM CST
 Sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available. Donations can be made directly
online at https://cws.auburn.edu/giving/. Select College of Engineering under “Area of
Interest” and then select “Tribology Gift” under “Gift Designation.”
 Extend your visit and watch the international Baja SAE Auburn racing competition held
Thursday-Sunday. Visit http://bajasaeauburn.com.