Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Submarine Tour for STEM Students

Who is Ready for Spring Quarter!?

On April 15th, we have an outstanding opportunity to see a modern application of Science and Engineering. Brendan is an officer recruiter for the US Navy and UW EE alumn who has arranged for a tour of one of the most classified platforms in the world.  Ballistic Missile Submarines operate in complete silence in the middle of the ocean, away from the prying eyes of potential adversaries.  These massive vessels, 560 feet long displacing 18,750 tons, are Nuclear Powered and the officers onboard are trained Nuclear Plant managers and Submarine Operators, some within one year of graduating college. 

The trip will start on April 15th with a meeting at the Navy Office located at 15th and 42nd at 7:00 am on April 15th.  From there you will receive transportation to the Bangor Submarine base and begin the tour of the base and submarine.  Lunch is not provided, but will cost $4.00, and it is good food!  Expect to return to campus by 5:00 pm.

To be eligible, you must:
- Have US Citizenship
- Have completed or are in the process of taking the engineering physics and calculus series with a B or higher. 
- Be able to meet with Brendan *prior to the tour. No obligation required.  Their office is on 42nd and 15th, near MOD Pizza. 4201 15th Ave NE.
- Respond no later than April 1st to brendan.tower@navy.mil or (206) 327-2487 to sign up.

There wil be an information session April 1st in EEB303 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  A second session will be announced shortly.  Enjoy Spring Break!