I sit down to complete a task, for example find a meme that will fit the blog. (Simple enough) While doing so I find other memes that must be shared with co-workers, or friends because they too would enjoy them. Soon enough, I’ve spent 20 minutes – still looking for the best meme for the Sandbox, but still finding other things that do not relate to what I’m really doing. Is this wasting time or being efficient?
I would say it depends. Did I find the meme for the Sandbox? Did I wait for my co-workers or friends to respond before moving on? Was I really multitasking? Did I forget what I set out to do?
Yes No Yes No
Ask yourself: am I wasting time or am I being efficient?
MEPS OUTREACH EVENTS
Kid's Tech University, February 18, 12-4pm Volunteer an hour of your time to teach a child how cool materials can be! KTU is a program where children come on several different dates to learn more about STEM. The MSE department will have a booth February 18 and needs people to help interact with the kids. We will be walking them through two hands on activities. If interested, please sign up and keep an eye out for more information about the brief training meeting!
American Cancer Society Relay for Life is coming to Virginia Tech on Friday, April 21. Please join the MSE MEPS Relay for Life team and REGISTER TODAY FOR ONLY $5! At the MEPS booth, we will have a pool full of oobleck to jump on and play with, so you know it will be a blast! Use the info below, and email Emily Bautista at meps.outreach@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Helpful Tools / ECP
In advance of CAMEO Engineering CareerFest, ECP will host a Resume Sit-Down in the Randolph Advising Lounge from February 15 – 22. There will be a sign-up sheet available on February 15. Please come prepared with your current resume.
The CAMEO Engineering CareerFest will be taking place on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 10am-4pm in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom. Interviews will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 8am-5pm in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom. Information about the companies attending and which majors they are interested in can be found here. All students must preregister here.
The Connection Job Fair will be on Tuesday, February, 21. Complete information can be found here.
random FACT:
We share 70% of our DNA with slugs.
MEPS NEWS
MEPS will hold its first ever Chili Cook-Off on Friday, February 7. Everyone is welcome to taste test & vote. If you are interested in making chili for the cook-off, please sign up here.
Important Dates
Feb 27: Last Day to Drop spring course.
Feb 27: Last day to change course to P/F, 5pm.
Senior News
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