# Presentation: 875239

## Section 514 – Appreciation Lunch

## Hope you are enjoying the wonderful pizza.
We are going to play a guessing game.

- We are going to play a guessing game.

## Our Summer Students of 2006 had many things to say after they returned to school.  Lets guess which student made the following remarks...

## KEEP EATING!

- Lets Begin... ****

## “...quite a few of you in 514 made a big impression on me and the other students.  You say we impressed you, but the way you guys went out of your way for us was really incredible.  Some people never came out of their offices and I never got to know them, but you, Amy, Jack, Jamie and Dennis (hope I'm not forgetting anyone) took the time to get to know us, and even spend time outside of work with us.  It made our summer special and more than just and internship...” 

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

## “While I was at JPL for my brief stay, I made a lot of bonds.  I have  missed "pestering" everyone.  I can't even express what a wonderful   experience I had at JPL.  I learned so much.
 I started my JPL scrapbook!  It's going to be HUGE by the time I get    everything in it.  Especially with all of the fabulous tours!  We never   could have experienced anything like it without you batting for us...”

-  I started my JPL scrapbook!  It's going to be HUGE by the time I get    everything in it.  Especially with all of the fabulous tours!  We never   could have experienced anything like it without you batting for us...”

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

## “ Why working at JPL is better than school #3 Reason 
You don’t have to purchase as many expensive textbooks in order to accomplish your work.
#2 Reason 
Someone wont sit at your desk and use your computer if you show up a few minutes late.
#1 Reason 
You don’t have to raise your hand in order to go to the restroom.
(Yes, that was my pitiful attempt at being humorous) Sorry  ...”

***“ ******Why working at JPL is better than school***** ****#3 Reason **
**You don’t have to purchase as many expensive textbooks in order to accomplish your work.**
**#2 Reason **
**Someone wont sit at your desk and use your computer if you show up a few minutes late.**
**#1 Reason **
**You don’t have to raise your hand in order to go to the restroom.**
**(Yes, that was my pitiful attempt at being humorous) ****Sorry ******** ...”**

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

- “ My chemistry lectures so far have been pretty easy going. It's the labs    that have been interesting, though I did have a nasty encounter when I    accidentally breathed some freshly brewed chlorine gas.   Needless to say... I do miss the work. I hope everyone down there is    doing well... and that the 303 cafeteria has reopened...”

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

## “...This is my replacement for JPL. I don’t work there much, just help them bottle once every couple of weeks. They pay me in beer so it works out well...” 

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

- “I just got your email (I found it in the junk, say thank you to Amy for the  phone call) and wanted to drop you a line...  ...Rumors spread quick and the truth even faster,  all of my friends ask "you  worked for NASA?" and I tell them, "sort of, I worked for JPL, they actually  predate NASA."  Faces then light up and I'm given instant credibility. ....”

- WHICH STUDENT SAID THIS?  A. JOEL AMATO  B. RICK CRAWFORD  C. JASON JONES  D. HEIDI MENCHES  E. PENELOPE SPENCE  F. ROBERT vanTol

## UPDATE Presentations
 Heidi Menches

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-  Heidi Menches

## Heidi Menches - Update

- This semester is different from any other because it is my last and I'm only taking 12 units.  Usually I'm cramming as much as I can in, with 15 or 18 units, but I just don't have anything left to take.  I am busy working on my senior project, it is an inverted pendulum, which is a cart that has a rigid rod on it that swings via a pivot.  The cart has motors and a microcontroller that will move the cart whichever way necessary to keep the rod in an upright position.  It will be difficult!  My wine tasting class will counteract that stress. One thing you can tell Jamie Piacentine is that when Dr. Oakley heard I spent my summer at JPL the first thing he asked was if Jamie was still there and how she is doing.  (Dr. Oakley is a professor at school).

## - Heidi Menches

- Otherwise, there's nothing new.... Because our schedules conflict, I don't see most of the other interns at all.  One of the things I was most thankful for was actually getting to know the other students so well and now I miss them!  It is definitely strange to spend a summer with a bunch of people and think its possible you may never see them again.  However quite a few of you in 514 made a big impression on me and the other students. You say we impressed you, but the way you guys went out of your way for us was really incredible.  Some people never came out of their offices and I never got to know them, but you, Amy, Jack, Jamie and Dennis (hope I'm not forgetting anyone) took the time to get to know us, and even spend time outside of work with us.  It made our summer special and more than just and internship.

## UPDATE Presentations
 Robert vanTol

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-  Robert vanTol

## Robert vanTol - Update

- This semester I am taking Digital Systems Design, Control Systems Design Computer Interface Circuits, and Engineering Economics and Statistics. Of those four classes I like Digital Systems Design the best. In that class we build a microcomputer based on the Motorola 68000 processor.

## I live out in the country in this 3 bedroom house. It’s about a 40 minute drive from school. It’s not the nicest place in the world but my parents rent it to me pretty cheap. Anyone know a good tree trimmer?

## This is my replacement for JPL. I don’t work there much, just help them bottle once every couple of weeks. They pay me in beer so it works out well. Tell Leif I haven’t forgot about the stuff I promised to send. I’m hoping to get some time to finish it up this weekend... 

## UPDATE Presentations
 Penelope Spence

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-  Penelope Spence

## Penelope Spence - Update

- I'm used to taking lots of Engineering classes.  So, this semester is very different for me.  I don't get to see any of my engineering buddies, and my classes are full of women!  It's very backward.  To top it off, I'm reading novels instead of text books!  It's like I'm in a Twilight Zone for engineers...

## - Penelope Spence

- mentor and trying to teach me everything.
- I started my JPL scrapbook!  It's going to be HUGE by the time I get everything in it.  Especially with all of the fabulous tours!  We never could have experienced anything like it without you batting for us.
- My future plans are to find a fabulous full-time job.  Remember, I graduate in late DECEMBER!  So, a great New Year's gift would be a job offer (hint, hint)!
- I miss everyone and hope to see you all again soon.

## “Here's one of my graduation pictures so you can't forget what I look like!  With the added bonus that it's a reminder I'm graduating soon.“ 

- “Here's one of my graduation pictures so you can't forget what I look like!  With the added bonus that it's a reminder I'm graduating soon.“ 

## UPDATE Presentations
 Jason Jones

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-  Jason Jones

## Jason Jones - Update

- I'm taking four classes this semester, three general education and one specific to Electrical Engineering...

## - Jason Jones

- My chemistry lectures so far have been pretty easy going. It's the labs that have been interesting, though I did have a nasty encounter when I accidentally breathed some freshly brewed chlorine gas.  My American Government course is just some basic political science, but it too has been fun so far.  I'm also enjoying my calculus course more this semester than in previous semesters, so really, all of my GE has been good.
- The course I'm taking this semester that really stands out is Processor Architecture and MIPS Assembly Language. I thought I knew plenty about computers before, but this is some extremely low-level, but very cool stuff.
- After school, it's usually work. Delivering pizza for a small, independent pizza joint doesn't carry quite as much prestige as JPL, but it pays the bills. Usually after something goes wrong, I get the now expected "C'mon Jason! It's not rocket science!" We'll see who's laughing when I convince the owner to switch from a paper inventory to an Oracle database, and my coworkers have to get my help using BOM and WIP before making the pizzas.
- Needless to say... I do miss the work.
- I hope everyone down there is doing well... and that the 303 cafeteria has reopened. I've got some homework to take care of.

## UPDATE Presentations
 Joel Amato

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-  Joel Amato

## Joel Amato - Update

## - Joel Amato

## Moving HomeAlmost Finished...

## ...Back to School

## UPDATE Presentations
 Rick Crawford

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-  Rick Crawford

## Update

_***Update***_

***For Summer Student***
***Rick Crawford***

## My Courses this Semester 

Control System Design + Lab
Radio Frequency Circuits 
Digital Systems Design + Lab 
Senior Project Planning 
Lifelong Development for Engineers + Lecture

				(18 Units)

_***Control System Design + Lab***_
_***Radio Frequency Circuits ***_
_***Digital Systems Design + Lab ***_
_***Senior Project Planning ***_
_***Lifelong Development for Engineers + Lecture***_
***	******	******	******	******(18 Units)***

_***Back to School***_

## CSU, CHICO

***CSU, CHICO***

_***Our Campus***_

## My Department

_***My Department***_

***O'Connell Technology Center***

*From Engineering Ethics*

*To Transmission Line Theory                                    and Electromagnetics*

## What I am missing the most about JPL 

First and foremost, all the great people.  
	(This especially includes the smiles, friendly greetings and positive attitudes)

Our weekly events where I got to see labs, equipment, and meet with people that I would otherwise only read about in magazines. 

Sitting in the cubicle next to Jack, Danny, and James. (Hi guys)

Not having my security badge 

**First and foremost, all the great people.  **
- 	*(This especially includes the smiles, friendly greetings and positive attitudes)*
**Our weekly events where I got to see labs, equipment, and meet with people that I would otherwise only read about in magazines.***** ***
***Sitting in the cubicle next to Jack, Danny, and James. ****(Hi guys)*
***Not having my security badge *********

## (#3 Reason) 
	You don’t have to purchase as many expensive textbooks in order to accomplish your work.

- 	You don’t have to purchase as many expensive textbooks in order to accomplish your work.

_***Rick’s Top 3 Reasons***__*** ***_***(Why working at JPL is better than school)***

**(#2 Reason)**
- 	Someone wont sit at your desk and use your computer if you show up a few minutes late.

**(#1 Reason)**
- 	You don’t have to raise your hand in order to go to the restroom.

**(Yes, that was my pitiful attempt at being humorous)**
**	****	****	****	****Sorry ******

## 	I would like to take a moment to say that it was truly a privilege to have met so many outstanding people while working at JPL.  This past summer was one of the greatest experiences in my life. My mind is forever full of fond memories that I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. 

	   (Thanks again for providing me with such a great opportunity)

- 	   (Thanks again for providing me with such a great opportunity)

_***Final Message***_

## The End

***(For Now Anyways)***

- My Apartment

- My New Cubicle

-  @ Library

- My Pets

- My Dinner