MSE Summer Program in London

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MSE Summer Program in London

• Scott Chumbley
• Chumbley_at_iastate,edu

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What Is It?
A 6 weeks study abroad class taken on the campus
of Brunel University in England. It involves
lectures (and credit) in two subjects, one a
basic materials class (required by Ag E, ME, Con
E, IE, Aero E and Mat E, tech elective for
others) and one in US Diversity (required by all
engineers). Also includes trips to industries
and cultural sites as well as opportunities for
travel on your own. Open to all engineering
students on a first come- first serve basis
(although Mat Es get preference).
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What You Study
Introduction to Materials Science. Substitutes
for Mat E 272 required by Ag E, ME, Con E, IE,
Aero E and Mat E, 300 level tech elective for
others (our class is 3 credits).
Womens Role in Industry. Taught by Prof. J.
Kleinberg of Brunel University. Counts as a
3-credit U.S. Diversity Class.
By living overseas for 6 weeks you satisfy the
International Perspectives Requirement (not the
credit requirement).
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Where is Brunel?

• Uxbridge is on the west side of the London
  suburbs, just inside the M25 Orbital.

Uxbridge is on the last tube stop, 45 min. from
downtown London.
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Where You Live - The Flats
Course fee provides housing in 5-6 bedroom flats
as well as some trips and instruction costs.
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Flats - Inside
You have your own bathroom.
You cook for yourself!
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Where We Take You
Industry Sites!
Cultural Sights!
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Where You Can Go
Wales
Germany
France
Italy
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Details
Date 1st Saturday in June - mid July (runs for
6 weeks) Cost 3800 for summer 09 (pay
a portion of tuition, must pay fees) Covers
room (access to kitchen) teaching
expenses some tour expenses Schedule 4 weeks
of lecture (4-5 days / week) 2 weeks of tours
(Bath, Avebury, industries) Prereq. 2.75 GPA by
end of spring semester Chem 167 or
177 Completion of Mat E 391 (Spring Preparation
Class)
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Details Continued
Credit 3 for 391, 3 for 392. Credit given
for both classes at the end of summer Lectures
Spring, 1 hour/week, paper at end of
semester Summer, 4 days / week 3-6 hours (or
more) Grading Satisfactory / Fail Must get
70 or better in EACH PART for credit
Satisfies Mat E 391 US Diversity
class Mat E 392 Mate E 272 Overseas for 6
weeks international perspectives still
must take 3 credits, just doesnt have to be I.P.
class.
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How do I Apply?
Go to Engineering International Programs
Services web site and complete the online
application. References should be from people
that know you well. Be aware that the actual
costs may change. Make your own travel
arrangements. Realize when you travel you are on
your own!
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Questions?