Post on 30-Mar-2015
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
2012-2013
2012-2013
AGENDA10:00 Students arrive10:30 Welcome and Overview of CEE Dr. Don Webster10:50 CEE Student Services Robert Simon11:00 Library Information Lisha Li11:15 CEE Information Systems Mike Anderson11:30 Closing Remarks and Segue into Lunch Dr. Don WebsterNoon Lunch1:00 Breakout sessions
Construction Engineering SEB 316Env. Fluid Mech. & Water Res IPST 372Environmental Engineering ES&T 3229Geotechnical Engineering CoC 17Structural Engng, Mech, Mat’ls CoC 16Transportation Engineering SEB 316
CEE @ GTOVERVIEW
879UNDERGRADUATE
students
362
54tenure-track
FACULTY
GRADUATE
students
No. 3No. 6
$16MILLION
in new research
funding FY 2012
CIVIL
ENGINEERING
Grad Program
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Grad Program
3 CORE VALUES:
BY THE NUMBERS
Rigor
Diversity
Entrepreneurial spirit
FEMALE31%Graduate
student body
OVERVIEWCEE @ GT
DEMOGRAPHICS – FALL 2011
362 Total Students:
201 Ph.D., 156 M.S., 5 Special
Ph.D. - 201
M.S. - 156
Spec - 5
Ethnicity0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00% Asian
Black or African-American
Hispanic or Latino
White
Other
34 countries and 24 states represented
CEE AFFINITY GROUPS
CEE @ GTOVERVIEW
+ Construction Engineering
+ Environmental Engineering
+ Environmental FluidMechanics and Water Resources
+ Geosystems Engineering
+ Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
+ Transportation Systems Engineering
Environmental Science & TechnologyStructures Laboratory
Sustainable Education BuildingDaniel LabMason Building*
PRINCIPAL CEE BUILDINGS
CEE @ GTOVERVIEW
*under renovation through 2013
Check http://www.ce.gatech.edu/ for Swing Space Directory
CEE @ GTDEGREES
GRADUATE DEGREE OPTIONS IN CEE
M.S. Civil Engng (requires previously earned B.S. Civil Engng) M.S. Engng Sci & Mech (requires B.S. in Engng or Phys Sci)
M.S. Environ Engng (requires B.S. in Engng)
M.S.
Ph.D.
Multidisciplinary Programs
BioEngineering
Computational Sciences & Engng
Transp Planning/Syst Engng (Dual Degree w/City Planning)
• Course Option (Cr Hrs) 18 Courses in Major Area of Specialization 12 Approved Electives30 Total
• Thesis Option (Cr Hrs) 12 Courses in Major Area of Specialization 12 Approved Electives 6 Thesis 30 Total
M.S. DEGREE
CEE @ GTDEGREES
1. Program of study – approximately 50 semester hours (16-17 courses) beyond Bachelor’s degree
2. Minor Field of Study – 9 Credit Hrs (3 courses)3. Ph.D. Qualifying Exam 4. Thesis proposal5. Original Research Project6. Thesis and Defense
Ph.D. DEGREE
DEGREES
• All incoming Ph.D. students,• M.S. students with GRA supported by NSF or NIH
grant, you must complete ethical research conduct training:
PART I: CITI RCR Online Course
PART II: In Person Training (e.g., PHIL 6000 Responsible Conduct of Research)
http://www.compliance.gatech.edu/calendar/rcr-policy/
RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (RCR)
CEE @ GTETHICS
GENERAL RESOURCES
CEE @ GTRESOURCES
Registrar’s Office (http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/)
General Catalog (http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/)
Library (http://www.library.gatech.edu/)
Office for Information Tech (http://www.oit.gatech.edu/)
Grad Student Gov’t (http://www.sga.gatech.edu/)
Grad Studies and Admissions (http://www.gradadmiss.gatech.edu/)
Int’l Student & Scholar Services (http://oie.gatech.edu/)
Study Abroad (http://oie.gatech.edu/)
STUDY ABROAD: MUNDY FUND
CEE @ GT
Funding designated for CEE students to participate in an
international learning experience during their enrollment.
Priority is given to undergraduate students!
Examples of funded projects:
+ Brandon Strellis traveled to Norway to study hydropower, including
simulations in the River Nidelva
+ Lynne Schleiffarth traveled to Shanghai and Beijing, China to study
how port systems respond to earthquakes.Deadlines and information: http://www.ce.gatech.edu/academics/overview
RESOURCES
LANGUAGE INSTITUTE & CETL
CEE @ GT
Credit Courses
Language Support Center for International Students
Short Courses
Graduate Prep Workshops
ITA Orientation
Courses for Non-native/Non-fluent English Communicators
http://www.esl.gatech.edu/esl/gt_studdiscounts/
RESOURCES
http://www.cetl.gatech.edu/courses/gradcourses/comm#nonnative
CEE ENGNG COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
CEE @ GTRESOURCES
Program Addresses: Written, Graphical, and Oral
Communication Skills
Program Consists of:• Formal course: CEE 6754
(not remedial!)• Workshops (e.g., NSF
fellowship essays)• Individual help on
publications, presentations, applications, etc.
Dr. Lisa Rosenstein325 SEB
GRADUATE CO-OPS, INTERNSHIPS
CEE @ GT
http://www.profpractice.gatech.edu/
RESOURCES
Graduate Co-operative Experiencehttp://www.gradcoop.gatech.edu/student_info.php
InternshipsMary Fisher (mary.fisher@dopp.gatech.edu)
Work Abroad Program
FELLOWSHIPS
CEE @ GT
Fellowship Office (http://fellowships.gatech.edu/)
Help with Nationally-Competitive Awards
Fellowships for International Students
Common Fellowships for CEE Students
NSF (https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/)
NSDEG (http://ndseg.asee.org/)
SMART (http://smart.asee.org/)
DOE (http://scgf.orau.gov/)
EPA STAR (http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/)
Eisenhower (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tpp/ddetfp.htm)
SWE (http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/)
RESOURCES
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CEE @ GTRESOURCES
American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of Environmental Engineers
and Scientists
Chi Epsilon
Engineering Students Without Borders
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Institute of Transportation Engineers
http://www.ce.gatech.edu/academics/student-organizations
THE HONOR CODE
CEE @ GTHONOR CODE
Georgia Tech Honor Challenge
I commit to uphold the ideals of honor and integrity by refusing to
betray the trust bestowed upon me as a member of the Georgia
Tech community.
Honor Agreement
Having read the Georgia Institute of Technology Academic Honor
Code, I understand and accept my responsibility as a member of the
Georgia Tech Community to uphold the Academic Honor Code at all
times. In addition, I understand my options for reporting honor
violations as detailed in the code.
http://www.honor.gatech.edu
• Advisor in your area of interest. In many areas, one faculty member advises all non-thesis students.
• Robert Simon or Ken Irwin in Bunger Henry 214 if you have questions regarding applications for graduation, petitions to the faculty, or other required forms for graduate school.
• Melisa Singley in IPST 541E if you questions regarding your GRA/GTA payments.
• Dr. Don Webster in College of Computing 047 if you have questions or concerns.
WHO TO SEE FOR QUESTIONS
CEE @ GTRESOURCES
ANY QUESTIONS?
CEE @ GT
Bunger Henry, 214404-894-2246 gradinfo@ce.gatech.eduRobert SimonGraduate Programs Manager
Ken IrwinAdmissions Coordinator
Applying for graduation, enrollment waivers, questions on policy and procedures
I-20’s, PhD progress documentation, general questions
Carol Eason(Part-Time)
PhD Audits, admissions process, general questions
CEE STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES
• Registration CLOSES at 4pm on Friday, August 24 – there is no late registration.
• For course selection, see your Faculty Advisor.
“12/21 Rule”
GRA GTA
12 hours of letter-grade or pass-fail work + thesis hours (CEE 7000 for MS, CEE 9000 for PhD) to reach total of 21 hours.
12 hours of letter-grade or pass-fail work + teaching assistantship (CEE 8997) to reach total of 21 hours.
REGISTRATION
STUDENT SERVICES
• August 27 – Payment deadline• August 29 – cancellation date• Future Terms: Phase I and Phase II
registration– Phase I = midway through semester before– Phase II = first week of classes
• PHIL 6000 – strongly recommended first summer session (must be taken within first 12 months).
REGISTRATION (continued)
STUDENT SERVICES
• If you are a GRA/GTA, please note the following:– The CEE Business Office in IPST 541 handles all
GRA and GTA appointments– You must obtain permission from your advisor
before leaving campus for vacation or during breaks between semesters
GRA/GTA INFORMATION
STUDENT SERVICESCEE @ GT
• Institute Academic Calendar– registrar.gatech.edu
• Adhere to ALL Institute and CEE deadlines• International Students MUST check-in with OIE by
4pm on Wednesday, August 22• Familiarize yourself with BuzzPort• Always keep your emergency contacts updated• Check your GT email daily• GTENS http://www.gatech.edu/emergency/notification.html
HELPFUL TIPS & REMINDERS
STUDENT SERVICES
ANY QUESTIONS?
CEE @ GT