Extra-Curricular Activities Credit

You can earn up to an additional 4% extra credit by doing one or more of the following. The vision I have is a commitment of one hour per week for the duration of the semester. You will need to show a proof of these activities:

· (2%) Participate in the activities of a national or international technical professional organization such as:

o ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers

o AIAA – American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics

o ASC – American Society for Composites

o SAE – Society for Automotive Engineers

o SAMPE – Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering

o Or others (check with me to see if the organization qualifies)

Working on a student design competition such as Human Powered Vehicle or Mini Baja. Please note that joining means active participation in the activities of this organization. Paying the dues and doing nothing cannot be used as a justification for extra credit! You will need to have the chair of the section email me a statement describing your activities near the end of the semester.

· (2%) Make a 5 minute presentation in class about an interesting machine, technical article, job, engineering/science story that is somehow related to this class. Send me a short powerpoint file (10 slides or less). I will review and let you know if it is appropriate and schedule it sometime during the semester.

· (2%) Volunteer to help with a department, college, or local technical event. This could be include:

o Helping with a new student orientation or lab tours,

o Judging a science fair,

o Participating in a relevant research project

Please send me the proof of your involvement near the end of the semester.