“The program was excellent. I learned a lot from the sessions, and am considering working in this industry in the future as a result." - Comment from a 2007 Outreach attendee.

OVERVIEW
The ASME Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division (OOAE) of the International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) is hosting a specialty forum at the 2009 International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The specialty forum is designed for new graduates and early professionals who may not be familiar with the industry as well as those who have already specialized in this area.

This is the third year for the Outreach for Engineers Forum. Highlights of the Forum will include presentations of the various technologies required (e.g. from geosciences to mechanical/structural engineering and project management), types of job opportunities and possible career paths, as well as site tours. A job fair will also be featured which allows you the opportunity to discuss your situation with engineers, managers and human resource professionals from some of the leading companies in the industry.

In addition, Outreach for Engineers Specialty Forum delegates will be provided with the opportunity to participate at the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering as full conference delegates. This conference will showcase over 800 technical papers from engineers and scientists from around the world, with 13 Symposia representing the range of technologies.

SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN COVERING COST TO ATTEND THIS EXCITING FORUM.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Senior Undergraduate Students enrolled in Engineering or Science Curricula.




• Graduate Students (both Masters and Doctoral levels) with specialization in fields such as ocean and/or offshore engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, and aerospace engineering.




• Early professionals who graduated with the related engineering or science qualifications and have gained experience in other industrial and research environments but are interested in exploring the exciting career opportunities in the ocean, offshore and arctic engineering fields.

Please note that related fields for an early engineering professional might include experience in the automotive and aerospace sectors, building construction, manufacturing, ship building, etc. Many of the engineering skills learned in related fields can be applied to ocean, offshore and arctic engineering.

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
The Outreach Specialty Forum will be held during the OMAE 2009 conference. The conference takes place in Honolulu, Hawaii. Delegates to the forum are strongly encouraged to attend the full conference from 31 May through 5 June. See website for detailed schedule of events.

COST
The cost for qualified "Outreach for Engineers" participants is at a discount of regular registration. The price includes the specialty Outreach forum and the full OMAE 2009 conference package.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the generosity of our industrial sponsors, the organizers of the Outreach to Engineers Specialty Forum will be offering scholarships to cover registration costs and help offset travel and accommodation costs. The scholarships are open to students and young engineers from around the world. Application forms are available. Scholarship Application Form.

The deadline for application submission is April 1, 2009.

Please contact Kim Miceli, ASME, micelik@asme.org or 281-493-3491 with inquiries.