{"id":12254,"date":"2025-06-11T13:31:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T18:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12254"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T18:31:07","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/composite-materials-engineering-department\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Composite Materials Engineering Student Resources\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WSU\u2019s Department of Composite Materials Engineering (CME) provides many resources for future, current, and past CME students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/scholarships\/\">general scholarships<\/a> at WSU, students in the CME program can apply for many scholarships from the WSU Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.academicworks.com\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Apply for WSU Foundation Scholarships <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Society of Women Engineers<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Society of Plastics Engineers<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Society of Women Engineers<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Each year, the Society of Women Engineers awards more than 100 scholarships to full-time students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in ABET-accredited engineering programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swe.org\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Society of Women Engineers Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Society of Plastics Engineers<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The Society of Plastics Engineers\u00a0offers numerous scholarships to members every year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4spe.org\/i4a\/pages\/index.cfm?pageid=3313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for SPE Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.4spe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Plastic Engineers Student Chapter<\/a>&nbsp;is an organization uniting plastic professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact WSU\u2019s chapter faculty advisor Dr. Eric Kerr-Anderson at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:eric.kerr-anderson@winona.edu\">eric.kerr-anderson@winona.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Lead the Way Credit for New Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pltw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Lead the Way<\/a> is the nation&#8217;s leading provider of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incoming students can receive credit for a Composite Materials Engineering course if they take 2&nbsp;Project Lead the Way&nbsp;classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Project-Lead-the-Way-Application-2021.pdf\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Project Lead the Way Application (PDF) <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fundamentals of Engineering Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before graduation, all CME students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a computer-based exam administered at specific times of the year by NCEES-approved Pearson Vue test centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions and takes about 6 hours to complete, allowing for a 25-minute break and time to complete a nondisclosure agreement and survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out these additional resources to prepare for the FE Exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncees.org\/exams\/exam-preparation-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study FE Exam&nbsp;preparation materials<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/account.ncees.org\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create an account<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;register for the FE Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncees.org\/exams\/examinee-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review FE Exam&nbsp;dates and deadlines<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearsonvue.com\/us\/en\/ncees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find FE Exam&nbsp;test centers<\/a>&nbsp;(select &#8220;Find a test center&#8221; and search for Winona)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lab-safety\">Lab Safety &amp; Hazardous Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow safety protocol and use these precautions whenever using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/composite-materials-engineering-department\/facilities-equipment\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12259\">CME department\u2019s facilities and equipment<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permission for access to the labs during non-business hours will be granted by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. Students are only allowed to enter the building if accompanied by one or more other students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Material_Safety_Data_Sheets\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Material_Safety_Data_Sheets\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Material Safety Data Sheets        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) need to be consulted before working with any chemicals in the labs<\/li>\n<li>SDSs can be found in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chemmanagement.ehs.com\/9\/39ABD836-72E5-4CED-92C9-708731CAFC19\/ebinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online materials database<\/a><\/li>\n<li>No materials are to be brought into the labs without the permission of the instructor and, when granted, a copy of the accompanying SDS must be provided to the instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  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<\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li>When operating equipment, make sure controls are set to zero before starting<\/li>\n<li>Do not exceed the manufacturer&#8217;s specifications while running equipment<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave equipment running unattended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Disposal_of_Hazardous_Waste\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Disposal_of_Hazardous_Waste\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Disposal of Hazardous Waste        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Disposal of hazardous waste will be done in accordance with the policies and procedures of WSU<\/li>\n<li>See the instructor and consult the procedure for information regarding the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Clothing_\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Clothing_\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Clothing         <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>Proper clothing is always required while in the labs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No clothes with holes or tears<\/li>\n<li>No long hanging clothes<\/li>\n<li>Proper footwear is required at all times (no open toes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Protection\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Protection\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Protection        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Eye protection is required at all times while in the labs<\/li>\n<li>Ear protection is required when operating noisy equipment<\/li>\n<li>Personal protective equipment (gloves, NIOSH\/MSHA-approved air-purifying respirator with the appropriate cartridges, etc.) as recommended in the SDSs should be worn at all times while working with the respective chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Food_Consumption\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Food_Consumption\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Food Consumption        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>Eating and drinking in the labs is not allowed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Department of Composite Materials Engineering<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Department of Composite Materials Engineering\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           203 Stark Hall\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5685<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:cme_dept@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email the CME Department <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Beckry Abdel-Magid\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>203 Stark Hall<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5658<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:bamagid@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Becky Abdel-Magid <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Brandee Tarras\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>203 Stark Hall<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5685<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:brandee.tarras@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Brandee Tarras\">Email Brandee Tarras<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU\u2019s Department of Composite Materials Engineering (CME) provides resources for future, current, and past CME 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