University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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AICHE r- Engmeers create interest through fun and work By mixing business and pleasure, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers provided a light social set- ting in which members could discuss chemical engineering. AIChE wanted to involve students in expanding the field of chemical engineering. To this end, the student FRONT ROW: Scott Matthew Prochazka, Jenny Poching Tse, Audris Claire Steinkampf, Elisabeth Carol Connor, Da- vid Michel G.ir a, Mary Lee Purcell, Julia Maria Meriwether, Lisa Margaret Vitali, Leticia A. Chao. Deanna Teresa Rizzo, Diane Elizabeth Vernino.Jack Raymond Armstrong II. SEC- OND ROW: Ross Martin Morgan. Douglas R. Lloyd, Cary Steven Slade, Stephen Eric Anderson, Patricia Ann Terry, Sarah Elizabeth Holloway, Elizabeth Janine Decarlis, Bart Jerome Crowell. Sherrie Lynn Jones, Robert Charles Junge, Nancy Elizabeth Wall, Caron Elizabeth Arnold, Jorge Pablo Freiman. THIRD ROW: K.ti Richard Peterson, Taylor Mar- cus Sharpe, Timothy Duane Napp, Charles Edward Jones, Diane Lynn Bauer, Gerald Russell Cantrell, Robert Douglas Hardy, Murray Dale Viard, John Edward Henderson, Karl David Fcnnessey, Randall Scott Aiken, Eric Michael Freeman. BACK ROW: Larry Keith Linguist, Stephen Nicholas Fekete, Stuart Christopher Fischbeck, Eric Jefferson Kiihne, Gregg Matthew Kiihne, Kelly Eugene Tjelmeland. Brian David Wea- ver, Susan Leigh Taylor, Matthew Todd Messner, Susan Deanne Hagemann, Robert Lloyd King. Mark Wellington Fitch, William Neely Anderson. pkolo by Varden Studios GIVE IT A 9.8 : Steve Fess, chemical en- gineering senior, presents his own style of el- egance and grace at the Oct. 1 CE picnic. photo by George Bridges chapter interacted with a profession- al chapter of professors, researchers and people that worked in the chem- ical engineering industry and en- couraged students to get involved in chemical engineering. The group also sponsored events such as having guest speakers from the industry such as Larry Seal from Texas Eastman. One of the reasons I joined AIChE was the speakers. I like to keep informed of what is going on in the industy, Kena Wright, chemical engineering sophomore, said. In addition to speakers, the AIChE organized trips to chemical plants. This year, members went to Fall Creek Winery and Texas Instru- ments. We go to observe the pro- cesses of the plant. It ' s an educa- tional trip, but it ' s also fun, President Eric Freeman, chemical engineering senior, said. Members also enjoyed social activ- ities, including McKetta ' s picnic, a social gathering sponsored by Dr. John McKetta, professor of chemical engineering. We go twice a year to Dr. McK- etta ' s place on Lake Austin. We play all kinds of water sports and have a lot of fun, Caron Arnold, chemical engineering senior, said. Whether at work or at play, the chapter ' s goal remained the same. We want to promote chemical en- gineering among colleges and stu- dents. We work to discover new as- pects in the field of chemical engineering, Arnold said. Hayley Cockerham 228 American Institute of Chemical F.ngmeefJ ?

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A GURAMEED I rti-frkiniud Irai bet ' rt dw. .. j. Sm ' s wnriiing extr mrr of handicap! n jufl like othe 00 aid. It could b wo sitting ' Ortl. ' Imagine a giant networking asso- ciation, 1 1,500 members strong, that is concerned about and involved in opening up the field of communi- cations for both students and pro- fessionals. If a distinct image did not come to mind, a crystal clear picture could be found at a meeting of Women in Communications, Inc. Consisting of students and profes- sionals, WICI advocated change for women and all professionals in the communications industry. More specifically, the University chapter of WICI hosted guest speak- ers at meetings, and produced a newsletter and extensive directory of members to benefit students. Ac- cording to President Brenda Don- nelly, speech senior, WICI also aided students in their prospective careers by helping them find jobs and in- ternships. We really have a focus, Donnelly said. We take it (WICI) seriously. I don ' t feel people join us just to put something on their resume. Career Professional Match-Up Day was one example of WICI bridg- ing the gap between college and pro- fessional life. By talking to a pro- fessional, each member could get down to the nitty-gritty of the job, as Donnelly said. Michelle Sawatka, broadcast jour- nalism freshman, said the organiza- tion provided a very let ' s-get-down- to-business attitude. Being a freshman, I ' m sometimes not certain about my major. The speakers help to clear up misconcep- tions that I might have about my future career, Sawatka said. WICI WICI opens the lines of communication From internships to guest speak- ers, WICI provided its members with invaluable opportunities. Donnelly said, I decided that when I became president that I want- ed to have some beneficial programs. I wanted to do something for the students. Jennifer Stephens TELLING IT LIKE IT IS: KVUE News Anchorwoman Judy Maggio speaks at a meet- ing of Women In Communications, Inc. about her experiences in Austin TV news. Maggio was only one in a series of guest speakers the group sponsored throughout the year. pho- to by Francis Teixeira FRONT ROW: Heather Anne Wayment, Brenda Michelle Donnelly, Shanna Marie Swendson, Heather Louise Haynes. Jennifer Leah Rigler. Denisha Lynn Raulslon. SECOND ROW: Kimberly Denise Zook. Holly Sue Wayment, Susan Marie Daniels, Melissa Marie Crowley. THIRD ROW: Bar- bara Jean Bailey, Vanessa Bernhard, Deborah Leigh Clegg. FOURTH ROW: Marni Carol Ghelzler, Jennifer K. Cooper, Susan Jane Scotland. FIFTH ROW: Lori Jean Bryan, Amy Louise Root, Stephanie Kay Payne. SIXTH ROW: Susan Lynn Eisenfeld, Laurie Beth Renfro, Joyce Lynn Cranmer. SEVENTH ROW: Christy Suzette Busby, Karen D ' Ann Ruby, Lillian Paige Nation. EIGHTH ROW: Diane Stefani Aron, Joelle Louise Hitchcock, Lisa LaRee Traylor, Elisabeth Anne Lange. NINTH ROW: Jill Stefani Anderson, Elizabeth Lynn Bergman, Denise Catherine Ferrari. BACK ROW: Christine Pearcey, Robin Lynn Perdue, Michelle Alleen ' Sawatka, Ellaine M. Ferioli. photo by George Bridges x V iVr .-C O Vry.x - vi m. sss oc - i e i )mmunications, Inc. 227

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ctv ' NU : ;: 1 6 11 ; ---. ' : - it x t cofcfB ad stu- ' r; U , e flfl l of chemical ' Arnold ad ON THE CUTTING EDGE: Tim Jahn, civil engineering senior, smoothes the edges of the concrete canoe in prep- aration for the Mar. 25 race in Dallas. Making the canoe ' s exterior smooth reduces the canoe ' s drag as it moves through the water. photo by Rich Canter FRONT ROW: Roxanne Marie Szabo. Shelby Ann Corrier, Stephen Wayne Billion, Timothy William Jahn. BACK ROW: Paul Matthew Pilart yk, John Frederick Dewar. Steven Mark Mendo a, F.ric Anthony Mead. photo by Rich Canter Ever seen concrete float? The American Society of Civil Engineers did. In fact, the piece of concrete in question was a canoe which members built to race at the yearly Civil En- gineering convention in Dallas. Even though the group sponsored other social events, such as intramu- ral sports and picnics, the canoe race was their largest project. As for the floating cement canoe, it made more sense once the engi- neers explained the phenomenon. Water itself can hold a certain amount of pressure. Spread the weight over an area, and it ' ll float, Tim Jahn, civil engineering senior, said. With the requirements of the ca- noe ' s design in mind, the engineers went to work. First, they greased the mold so they could easily remove it from the cement. Then, the students installed wire mesh to frame the ce- ment. When the cement solidified and the mold came off, the sanding and painting crew refined the canoe. In the past years, ASCE triumphed in the canoe race. We won because we rammed everyone ' s boat, Jahn said. The members hoped they would be as successful as in the past. Un- fortunately, the civil engineers fell behind schedule and planned to leave for Dallas without testing the canoe. We ' ll just get to the race and pray that our calculations came out right so that the canoe floats, Becky Peterson, civil engineering senior, said. Though the members wanted to win the canoe race, other underlying ASCE Concrete canoe tests engineering skills of ASCE members factors also motivated them. It en- courages members to get involved and participate, Peterson said. The race was above all an amusing educational project. Whether the American Society of Civil Engineers sunk or floated in Dallas, students achieved the goals of participating and learning. Tina Yoo American Society of Civil Engineers 229