Schedule for Environmental Engineering REU Program: 

Orientation (May 27-28, 2003)

Day/Date

Time

Activity

Tuesday

May 27

9:00-10:30

Orientation (Cupples II, Rm. 217)

·       introduction of participants and faculty

·       overview of program goals, expectations, activities

·       initial surveys

·       administrative (office space, keys)

10:30-12:00

Laboratory Safety (Cupples II, Rm. 217)

·       food/drink policy

·       handling chemicals

·       other hazards

·       proper attire, personal protective equipment (PPE), and laboratory engineering controls

12:00-13:30

Lunch on your own

13:30-15:00

Meet with advisor and research group

Meet with Kim Coleman for payroll

·       two forms of ID required (one should be social security card)

15:00-17:00

Lab and campus tour*

17:00-

Barbeque*

Wednesday

May 28

9:00-12:00

Workshop:  Technical Reports and Presentations (Cupples II, Rm. 217)

12:00-13:00

Lunch on your own

13:00-13:30

Keeping a laboratory notebook (Cupples II, Rm. 217)

13:30-14:00

Using “EndNote” in Technical Writing

14:00-14:30

Procedures for submitting biweekly progress reports

14:30-

Begin research

*combined activity with Structural Engineering REU students