UW EE Advising

Graduate Study in the UK

2012-02-14T10:20:00.001-08:00

We are excited to have Monika Harms from University College London, UCL, visit the UW campus on March 8, 2012. This is a great opportunity to have students, advisors and others learn about graduate education in the UK as well as some of the scholarships that have been developed to support that study. In addition, Ms. Harms will introduce the campus to exciting graduate offerings, both taught and through research, being offered at the University College London. We currently have a BioE alum, Jesse Burk-Rafel, at UCL completing a one-year MRes in Clinical and Experimental Medicine as a Whitaker Fellow.

Studying in the UK
Monika Harms, University College London
Thursday, March 8, 1:30 p.m.
Mary Gates Hall, Room 258

Please Register at the following link: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/282

Raytheon Career Opportunities

2012-02-14T10:18:00.001-08:00

At Raytheon we specialize in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. A diversity of great technology and solutions starts with a diversity of great people. We have various positions from full-time to co-ops/internships across the U.S. in the areas of engineering, finance and cyber security.

Innovation. Driven by diversity.

Explore our jobs at: http://www.aftercollege.com/op/op.asp?id=7315

Many positions across Raytheon may require the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
AfterCollege
http://www.aftercollege.com/

PrintMyLab - Tekla Labs' 3D Printing Design Competition at UC Berkeley (open to all)

2012-02-13T16:02:00.001-08:00

Makers, Scientists, Engineers and Hackers!

Tekla Labs is excited to announce a 3D Printed Design competition for
do-it-yourself science and engineering:PrintMyLab.

Get your design 3D printed! Over $1000 in additional prizes for the
winning entries!

Categories
1) DIY Alternative: A 3D printing blueprint for an item that can
replace a commercial product or a specific component of a commercial
product used in scientific laboratories or in scientific/engineering
research. Especially helpful if this part tends to break or get lost.
2) Novel Gadget: A 3D printing blueprint for a novel item not
commercially available that is of use in scientific laboratories or in
scientific/engineering research. Invent! Imagine! Print!

Who can enter: Anyone!
Details & submission: teklalabs.org/3dprinting
Quesions: 3dprinting@teklalabs.org

Important Dates
April 30: Last possible day to submit a design (11:59pm PST)
May 10: Final winners are announced

Happy Designing,

The Tekla Labs Team

Tekla Labs is a University of California student run organization
whose goal is to address the equipment needs of researchers in
developing countries. Tekla Labs develops easy-to-follow blueprints
for how to build your own research-grade equipment using commonly
available materials. To find out more or to work with us to create a
Tekla Labs Equipment Blueprint, visit us at www.teklalabs.org.

co-op/internship job openings for EE students

2012-02-13T08:18:00.001-08:00

The following employers are recruiting EE students for current co-op/intern openings:

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Research Triangle Park,North Carolina | San Jose,California
Several openings

Aerojet
Redmond,Washington
Engineering/Space Electronics Co-op Inten

T-Mobile
Several opportunities currently open

Elektrobit, Inc.
Bothell,Washington
Mobile Phone Software Test Engineering Intern

Note: To view and apply for these jobs, log in to your UW Engineering Co-op Program account through the web page: engr.uw.edu/ccop

If you have any questions or need help preparing to apply for industry internships or co-ops, please contact University of Washington - Engineering Co-op Program at:
engrcoop@uw.edu
(206) 685-0385

Capstone funding is available for undergrad teams!

2012-02-10T08:16:00.001-08:00

The Engineering Capstone Design Award was created to support student
organizations (teams), across the College of Engineering, working on
capstone design projects. Funding for this award is made possible
through private support by alumni and friends of the College of
Engineering. The funding (up to $3,000/team) can be used for the
purchase of supplies/materials, equipment, travel, or training
relevant to capstone projects.

Please pass this along to undergraduate students currently working on
team capstone projects. The deadline to apply is March 9, 2012 at
midnight. Students will be notified (either way) by April 13, 2012.

Please contact Pat Johnson at johnsp2@uw.edu if you have questions
about your application.

The catalyst survey can be found at:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/johnsp2/156409

Opening for BR&T Support to ESRC 12-1002469 Intern - Student

2012-02-09T15:41:00.001-08:00

Please share this opening announcement with our key universities for Boeing electrical/mechanical engineering intern talent for summer 2012. It opens tomorrow and will close 24 Feb.

Now is your opportunity to be a summer intern in Boeing, a cutting edge global aerospace company. Boeing is not only the leader in commercial airplanes but is also a leader in defense, space and security systems. The current 737, 747, 767 and 777 jetliners, the new 787 Dreamliner; the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the F-15 Strike Eagle fighters; the Apache, Chinook and V22 Osprey rotorcraft; the C-17 Globemaster transport; the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, satellite space systems; these are all Boeing products. Summer interns will work on these and related types of products and supporting technology to develop technical and leadership skills and to experience a challenging introduction to engineering careers within the Boeing Company while having hands on experience. This requisition is for an Electrical/Electronic Parts, Materials and Processes internship in Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T). BR&T is a research and technology organization that supplies new technology to current and future Boeing programs. Projects in this organization include the selection of tools, materials and processes used in the fabrication of electrical/electronic boxes and cable harness assemblies, process development for microelectronic assemblies, reduction of hazardous materials while maintaining high reliability and process improvement initiatives. This is a terrific environment for someone working on a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science degree and wants to gain experience in industry in supporting commercial and military programs. At least one opportunity will be in support of the Electrical Services Responsibility Center that manufactures aircraft wire harness assemblies in Everett.

Applicants should use the Boeing external web application system.

Requisition Number: 12-1002469
Job Title: Intern - Student Engr in Elec Parts, Materials & Processes U32 - Intern - Engineer

Peace Corps Info Session and Panel Discussion: Focus on Environmental Jobs

2012-02-09T15:35:00.000-08:00

Be a catalyst for change and transfer your skills to citizens of developing country. Your college degree, work experience and commitment to volunteerism are necessary for the grass-roots work of the Peace Corps. You will benefit by traveling to an extraordinary place, building a competitive r�sum�, and gaining two years of hands-on international development experience. Come learn about volunteer experiences from a panel of returned volunteers who served in environmental assignments, have your questions answered by Peace Corps Representatives, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.

Thursday, February 16
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thompson Room 125
* Optional RSVP on Facebook *

Can't make it? Stop by the Peace Corps table at the Environment Career Fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 11-3 in Mary Gates Hall or come see the UW Campus Peace Corps Representative during his office hours Mondays and Wednesdays 10-1 at the Career Center.

Learn to Generate C Code from MATLAB

2012-02-09T08:45:00.001-08:00

Generating C Code from MATLAB using MATLAB Coder
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
4:00 PM EST

REGISTER NOW

In this presentation, we’ll demonstrate the workflow for generating C code from your MATLAB® algorithms using MATLAB Coder. Using the command-line approach or the graphical project management tool, you can introduce implementation requirements to your algorithms written in MATLAB and then generate readable source code, a standalone compiled executable, or a library that can be shared across your organization

REGISTER NOW

I hope you can join us. If you are unable to attend or have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Angelo D'Amato
508-647-7516
angelo.damato@mathworks.com

City of Seattle Internship opportunities

2012-02-08T14:38:00.001-08:00

The City of Seattle has recently posted four Internships starting Spring Quarter. To access the new postings, visit www.seattle.gov/jobs by 2/21/12 and select the Student Opportunities page. The internships are focused on students studying; architecture, construction management, structural engineering, journalism, communications, public affairs, electrical engineering, urban design, transportation and land use planning.

UK Summer Institutes for freshmen & sophomores

2012-02-07T09:54:00.001-08:00

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US students to study in the UK. These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to go to the UK on a three, four, or six week academic and cultural summer program.

Students in all fields are eligible and, if selected, the Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs, including round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance.

There are seven Summer Programs available in 2012:

Applications are due March 16. All details and application information is available at http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/summer-institutes.

To be eligible, applicants must:

be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
be at least 18 years old by the start of the program;
be able to participate in the program in its entirety;
have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
have at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university;
be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive program that includes attending all sessions, completing all assignments, contributing to classroom discussions and supporting student ambassador style work as required;
have had little or no study or travel experience in the UK or elsewhere outside of the US and;
expect to return to the US and continue your education.

Public Speaking help for students!

2012-02-07T08:13:00.001-08:00

Toastmasters' can help both students with their public speaking skills - whether they are preparing to give a speech to their peers and instructors for a grade or if they need help articulating questions to their instructors in front of the class. All of these clubs have students as members.
Everyone is welcome: students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Toastmaster's clubs associated with the University of Washington offer their WINTER QUARTER OPEN HOUSES!

Looking to improve your speaking skills? Improve that next class presentation? Win that job interview?

Come and visit a campus Toastmasters Club! Toastmasters is a world leader in helping people improve their speech and impromptu communication skills. Our clubs focus on helping UW students, staff and faculty become experienced and successful public speakers. Members become more confident in their public speaking skills within 6 months, learn something new every meeting, and have fun in a supportive environment!

There are three University area clubs to choose from:

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TOASTMASTERS
Tuesday, February 7 (Open House)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Rm. 403
uwtmclub@gmail.com

PURPLE TOAST TOASTMASTERS
Weds., February 15 (Regular meeting; guests' welcome)
6:05pm - 7:20pm
(located off-campus, in the Wallingford area) Seattle First Church of the Nazarene - 4401 2nd Ave NE purpleto@gmail.com

HUSKY TOASTMASTERS
Thursday, February 9 (Open House)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Schmitz Hall, Rm. 170
huskytoastmasters@gmail.com

Current EE Co-op/Internship and Job Events

2012-02-06T10:05:00.000-08:00

Check out the Engineering Co-op & Internship Program online calendar:
http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/coop/index.html

Tuesday, February 7
Internship Fair starts at 1:30 in Mary Gates Commons

Wednesday, February 8
5:30 pm: Career Center at Mary Gates Hall
Indeed.com (employer information session)

Thursday, February 9
3:30 Co-op Student Panel Discussion (all welcome)
014 Loew Hall

Thursday, February 9
5:30 pm: Career Center at Mary Gates Hall
Schlumberger (employer information session)

Employers currently posting on our site:
http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/coop/index.html

Cisco: applications developer; hardware test engineer; computing & operational services
Aerojet: bipropellant propulsion; electric propulsion; manufacturing; monopropellant propulsion; space electronics
T-Mobile: multiple openings at various sites in U.S.

Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering Talks

2012-02-06T10:03:00.001-08:00

"Active RF and mm-Wave MEMS Resonators Using Transistor Sensing"
Dana Weinstein, PhD, Finn Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology February 13, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering, Russell Hall, Suite 204, 1414 NE 42nd St., Seattle, WA

"Bioinspiration in Sensing and Control for Agile Autonomous Vehicles"
Kristi Morgansen, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, University of Washington February 15, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering, Russell Hall, Suite 204, 1414 NE 42nd St., Seattle, WA

Paid Summer Research - Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

2012-02-02T09:06:00.001-08:00

The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium is happy to announce that the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) application is now open. SURP is a 9 week summer undergraduate research opportunity at the University of Washington for students majoring in the STEM fields.

University of Washington research labs and/or faculty who are recruiting STEM undergraduate students or that have a specific student that they would like to co-fund with SURP may apply for the program by activating the 'Faculty Request' hyperlink located on the webpage listed below. Space Grant - SURP supports summer undergraduate research only.

The application due date is April 13, 2012 and the 9 week summer research student stipend is $4,000 for full-time or $2,000 for part-time work .

You may find SURP details and the Catalyst WebQ application at the following link: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

Questions may be directed to me at jcc5@uw.edu.

SEBA Spotlight Series

2012-02-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

We'll have food at both events, and there will probably be a few engineers from Synapse around for networking after Scott's talk.

Wednesday, February 8th, 6-7 PM, EEB 303 - Scott Bright, CEO of Synapse Product Development - Drawing on a decade of experience and over 250 unique projects, Scott Bright, CEO, Synapse Product Development, will talk about how Synapse's multidisciplinary engineering and project management teams select and then implement success in the projects they undertake. We'll have food, and there will probably be a few engineers from Synapse around for networking after Scott's talk

Please RSVP
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDRPb1JkT0xGM3lWSWF6ekFiNURtVkE6MQ

Monday, February 12th, 5-6 PM, EEB 403 - Aaron Coe, of Alliance of Angels & Calistoga Pharmaceuticals - Join us for an evening with Aaron Coe as he shares his experience of success after success in the start-up world. After earning his MBA from UW, Aaron joined Alliance of Angels as a Preston Gates & Ellis Fellow where he coached 133 start-up companies and entrepreneurs. Most recently Aaron was the first non-founding employee of Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, a development stage small molecule company working on inflammation and oncology.
Please RSVP so we can order enough food.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDRPb1JkT0xGM3lWSWF6ekFiNURtVkE6MQ

Upcoming Undergraduate Research Info Sessions and Workshops

2012-02-01T11:18:00.001-08:00

Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Sessions

Friday, February 10 - 12:00-1:00pm, Mary Gates Hall 171

We will discuss topics such as the Symposium Day schedule, the difference between poster and oral presentation sessions, connect you with additional resources to assist you through your application and presentation preparation process, and answer any questions you might have. In addition, we highly encourage you to also attend an abstract-writing workshop prior to completing your application.

Register here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/277

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Abstract Writing Workshops

Monday, February 6 - 2:30-3:30pm, Mary Gates Hall 171
Monday, February 13 - 3:30-4:30pm, Mary Gates Hall 171
Friday, February 17 - 12:00-1:00pm, Mary Gates Hall 171
Tuesday, February 21 - 3:30-4:30pm, Mary Gates Hall 171

Abstract Writing Workshops are tailored to students who are applying to the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, but are open to everyone.

The abstract writing workshop includes information on what exactly is an abstract, how to write one, and what information to include. If you already have a draft, you may also bring this to the session for feedback.

Register here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/278

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Undergraduate Research General Information Session

Friday, February 17 - 11:00am-12:00pm, Mary Gates Hall 171

URP Information Sessions address how the Undergraduate Research Program can help the student pursue her/his research interests.

Primarily for undergraduates who have yet to begin research, the sessions provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Additionally, the sessions are highly student-driven, with an emphasis on student questions and concerns. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfer students, are welcome to the sessions.

Register here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/276

Next week The Career Center's all about internships!

2012-02-01T10:10:00.001-08:00

Employer Conversations: Internships 101
Monday, February 6^th4:30-6:30pm, Miller 301

Our Employer Conversation offers a panel of employer representatives sharing their thoughts on the importance of doing an internship, how to do it well, and how to represent it when job-searching. Moderated by one of our senior career counselors, the panel will also offer an open Q&A period with attendees, as well as a post-panel networking session. No RSVP necessary.

Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 7^th1:30-5:30pm, Mary Gates Hall Commons

Up to 50 employers will be on hand to recruit University of Washington students for internships available with their organizations. Employers represent government, non-profit and private sector industries, with the commonality that they're all interested in recruiting Huskies! For additional details and a list of attending employers, please visit http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Internship-Fair .

Go Government Webinar: Land Your Dream Federal Internship
Wednesday, February 8^th2:00-3:00pm, The Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)
This Call to Serve webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2012, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that's right for you. No RSVP necessary. NOTE: Students and advisers can also access this webinar from home computers during the timeframe listed. If interested in instructions on how to do so, please email careerevents@uw.edu

Questions on any of these events? Please feel free to call 206.543.0535 or email careerevents@uw.edu

EScience Seminar: Collaborative Clinical Genomics Data Analysis with Sage Bionetworks Synapse

2012-02-01T10:09:00.000-08:00

Please join us Tuesday, February 7th, 4-5pm in EE303. Refreshments (drinks and pizza) will be provided.

Mike Kellen (Sage Bionetworks)
Dr. Kellen is Director of Technology and Software Development at Sage Bionetworks, a non-profit research institute focused on improving human health by promoting open science.

The past two decades have seen an exponential growth in the technical ability to generate genetic and biomolecular data fueled by advances in measurement technologies. However, with a few exceptions, these data have failed to improve prevention or treatment of common human disease. A fundamental reason for this discrepancy between data generation and clinical improvement is the immature development of analytical techniques to meaningfully interpret these new data types. As with any new field, analytical methodologies need to be iteratively developed and refined. The difficulty of accessing, understanding, and reusing data, analysis methods, or models of disease across multiple labs with complimentary fields of expertise is a major barrier to the effective interpretation of genomic data today. Additionally, much of the relevant data to answer a particular research question is spread among multiple public and private repositories. Sage Bionetworks' mission is to catalyze a cultural transition from the traditional single lab, single-company, and single-therapy research paradigm to a model founded on broad precompetitive collaboration on analysis of large-scale biological data. In this talk we will focus on the technology component of Sage Bionetworks' solution strategy, Synapse, an informatics platform for open data-driven collaborative research. Synapse provides programmatic access to a variety of clinical and genomic data sets, tracking of analysis workflows, and integration with common analysis tools like R/Bioconductor.

Study Abroad and getting started

2012-02-01T08:22:00.000-08:00

This is just to remind you of the various ways you can explore your study abroad and global opportunities offered at the UW! In addition to our study abroad resources located on our website: http://studyabroad.washington.edu , we have expanded our advising services and information sessions

Attend a Study Abroad 101 Information Session (NEW):

General study abroad information sessions are held every Wednesday, from 4-5pm, in 490 Schmitz Hall. If you are unfamiliar with UW study abroad programs and processes "Study Abroad 101" is a good introduction that will provide you with details about program options, credits, financial aid, and next steps.

Meet with an IPE study abroad advisor (EXPANED)

Once you have narrowed your options to several programs or locations, visit IPE and meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss your selections and ask questions. Study abroad advisors are available to meet on a drop-in basis Monday-Friday, from 10am-4pm, during autumn, winter and spring quarters and from 10am-2pm during summer quarter. Program evaluations written by former UW study abroad participants are also available for your review in UW Study Abroad

You can also meet with a study abroad advisor for "International Quick Questions" in the Center for Undergraduate Advising, Diversity, and Student Success located in 141 Mary Gates Hall each Wednesday from 1:30-3:20pm.

Upcoming Co-Op Student Panels

2012-01-31T15:38:00.001-08:00

no RSVP required!

Students from all engineering departments with work experience will be talking about:

How to get offered a valuable engineering internship or co-op job offer
What's expected of you once you're on the internship
Why students think industry experience is important
How the Engineering Co-op & Internship Program helps students
A free copy of Ana's Job Search Advice Kit (part I)
Who's hiring right now: Aerojet, Cisco, EMC, Mozilla, Philips, Red Dot, Sierra Surgical, Spacelabs Healthcare, T-Mobile, VMware

Simply show up to one of the following!

Wednesday, February 1
3:30-4:20pm
Loew Hall, 014A
Students in this panel worked at McKinstry, Decide, Inc., Intel, and UW Office of Ed Assessment

Thursday, February 9
3:30-4:20pm
Loew Hall, 014A
Students in this panel worked at City of Seattle, Wordrake Holdings, Philips, HTC, TSMC, and Genie

Tuesday, February 14
3:30-4:20pm
EE Building, Room 403
Students in this panel worked at NASA, Philips, Traylor Bros, Frontier Kemper, Genie and City of Seattle

Go Government Webinar: Landing Your Dream Internship

2012-01-31T13:04:00.001-08:00

This Call to Serve webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2012, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that's right for you.
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

You may also attend this webinar from your own computer. Below is the information you will need to log in to the webinar.

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Click this URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ourpublicservice/join?id=5P7Z33&role=attend

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Note: If you are unable to click this link, you can also cut and paste the link into the address bar of your browser.
On the next page, please enter your e-mail and school/agency name (Career Center at Univ. of Washington) in their respective fields, and click "Join Meeting".
If prompted, install and run the Office Live Meeting software. It will take a few moments for the Office Live Meeting Client to launch.

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2012 UW iGEM Team Looking For New Members

2012-01-31T11:22:00.001-08:00

Interested in using biotechnology to solve real world issues? Then come join the grand prize winning UW iGEM Team.

The International Genetically Engineered Machines competition (iGEM) is a Synthetic Biology competition for undergraduates. Each summer iGEM teams from universities around the world engineer new biological systems to create some of the most innovative solutions to the worlds most pressing needs.

The University of Washington has organized a team for the competition every year since 2008, along with universities from countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The team is comprised of undergraduates from UW and advised and mentored by PhD students and faculty. Each year the UW team has put up an incredible effort and undergraduates students from the humanities, arts, and sciences are all encouraged to join. You can learn more about the UW iGEM teams at: http://courses.washington.edu/synbio/education/igem/

Meetings on WEDNESDAYS in Health Sciences Building T-747 @ 5:00pm.

If you are interested in learning more about iGEM please contact washingtonigem@gmail.com.

UW Environmental Innovation Panel - What Does it Take to Win the EIC?!

2012-01-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
Tuesday, January 31 Panel of Past Winners
6-7:30 p.m., Denny Hall 216 - FOOD!
What does it take to win the EIC? Find out at this panel discussion with past competitors.
We will be running the event similar as Q & A - asking them a series of questions about preparation, what they got out of it, and how they could have better prepared, etc.

Still looking for a team/teammates? Mix and mingle on Tuesday - and connect via EIC Facebook.

Friday, February 10, 2012
Intent to Submit Due (Preliminary Team Information)
If you believe in the need to create "solutions for the planet," then put your passion to work. The cleantech sector is exploding! Make connections and get started NOW. And, if you're thinking about entering the Business Plan Competition with your cleantech idea, competing in the EIC a great way to get experience and visibility. The Intent to Submit link will be available here in early Feb: http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/cie/eic/Pages/timeline.aspx

Learn more about the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge: http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/cie/eic/

Undergraduate Summer Research Program at USC

2012-01-25T17:00:00.000-08:00

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to invite outstanding Junior-year engineering students to apply for the Undergraduate Summer Research Program .

Students have an opportunity to spend summer break working alongside USC's world-class faculty on cutting edge research in engineering and computer science. Students will make new friends, gain valuable research experience, and receive a stipend for living expenses in Los Angeles!

Students interested in learning more about this exciting program are invited to join us for an upcoming webinar:

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11AM PST
OR

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11AM PST
Register Here

Applicants to the Summer Research program should be outstanding undergraduate students in engineering or computer science who will begin their senior year in Fall 2012 and must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. I encourage you to share this webinar invitation with any of your eligible Junior-year students.

Some of this summer�s exciting research projects include:

�   A New Form of Cognitive Architecture for Virtual Humans

�   Nano Informatics

�   Chip-Scale Radars

�   Game Theory for Security

�   Human-Centered Information Processing

�   Anomaly Detection in Large Scale Networks

�   Generating Electrical Power at Small Scales

�   Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs)

�   Learning Algorithms in Human-Robot Interaction

Events for University of Washington Student Veterans

2012-01-25T15:16:00.001-08:00

On behalf of the Counseling Center, H.U.M.V. (Husky United Military Veterans) and the Career Center, in alliance with the UW Veterans Center, we would like to inform you of the upcoming career focused events for veterans - http://careers.uw.edu/Resources/Events-for-Student-Veterans.

For the moment, we're focused on marketing the winter events, which begin with a workshop presented by the Counseling Center titled: Fame, Fortune and Fun: What do you really want to do with your life? (Tuesday, February 7, 2:00 - 3:30PM - Mary Gates Hall 224).

The 21st Annual Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Conference

2012-01-25T15:14:00.001-08:00

Participants wanted for a Computer Research Project

2012-01-25T09:36:00.000-08:00

Researchers from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington are planning to do a study measuring how different computer input devices affect how people use computers. We hope the results of this study will help us evaluate the ergonomic aptitude of current designs and potentially lead to the identification of additional design modifications to further promote effective ergonomics and health.

The duration of the study is:
2 to 4 hours

You will be asked to use:
Keyboards

We will measure:

Wrist posture with goniometers
Muscle activity with electrogmyography
Typing forces with a force platform
Preference questionnaires
Comfort questionnaires

All of these measurements are non-invasive and minimal risk. If you do decide to participate, you will be compensated $20/hr for your time. This money will be paid in cash.

Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are interested in participating in the study or just want more information, please contact Erin Stamper, project coordinator, at 206-543-4727 or via the email address listed below.

*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent by e-mail
Thank you.
--
Jeong Ho "Jay" Kim
Ph.D Candidate, Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Predoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Ergonomics Laboratory
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-4544
http://students.washington.edu/jhkim01

REU at University of Illinois at Chicago

2012-01-25T08:56:00.001-08:00

The Departments of Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago are pleased to announce their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (REU) for 2012 entitled "Novel Advanced Materials and Processing with Applications in Engineering" and funded by the National Science Foundation.

In the attached flyer you will find the program overview, sample projects, application requirements and further important information. This flyer and additional information may be found on the UIC Advanced Material Research Lab website:

http://www.uic.edu/labs/AMReL/NSF-REU.htm.

eScience Seminar Series (Winter 2012)

2012-01-23T14:09:00.000-08:00

* February 7, 4 PM (EE303)
            Mike Kellen (Sage Bionetworks)
            Synapse, the collaborative computational platform currently under development for the Sage Bionetworks Commons
* March 6, 4 PM (EE303)
            Andrew Ban (Arzeda)
            Enzyme Design in the Cloud

* April 3, 4 PM (EE303)
            YongChul Kwon (UW, Magdalena Balazinska lab)
            Databases for scientific computing

* May 1, 4 PM (EE303)
            Jacob VanderPlas (UW, Andrew Connolly lab)
            Machine learning for cosmology

Refreshments (drinks and pizza) will be provided. More information is available at the eScience Institute web site:http://escience.washington.edu

New Job Vacancies in Tobyhanna Army Depot

2012-01-23T09:14:00.001-08:00

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Good Morning,

We have one new job available:

Supervisory Electronics Engineer, GS-13. $92,259.00 per year. Located in Tobyhanna, PA.

In order to apply for a job, you must first have a resume in the Army Resume Builder. A direct link to the Army Resume Builder is:
https://resumebuilder.cpol.army.mil/resumebuilder/builder/index.jsp

After you have input your information and created a resume in the Resumix database, go to this site to find what Tobyhanna jobs are open:
http://www.tobyhanna.army.mil/about/career.html

Write down the name of any jobs you are interested in applying for, then go to this site:
http://www.armycivilianservice.com

Click "Army Job Search" on the left hand side of the screen.

Click on "Advanced Search."

Type "Tobyhanna Army Depot" into the "Keyword Search" area.

Click on "Search For Jobs."

Then click on the vacancy announcement you are interested in.

Click on the blue "Apply Online" tab on the right side of the screen.

If you have any questions about the jobs, please call John Sutkowsky at 570-615-7179.

Info Session for Study Abroad, Global Internships & Funding Opportunities

2012-01-23T08:26:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 26th
12:30-1:30pm
Thomson Hall 317
No registration required

Want to intern or study abroad this summer? Not sure how to pay for it? Come learn about opportunities to go abroad and ways to fund your experience at this joint SIT/Ie3 info session!

SIT/World Learning has $18,000 in funding available for UW students for the 2012-2013 academic year. SIT Study Abroad sponsors a special need-based scholarship for students from the UW who participate on SIT Study Abroad programs. Scholarship awards vary according to financial need and can range from $500-$5,000 for semester programs and from $300-$3,000 for summer programs.

IE3 partners with UW to make sure students who intern abroad have a safe experience while doing meaningful work and earning credits towards their degree. Come to the IE3 info session next Thursday to learn more about what kind of work is available, what regions they send students to, and most importantly - funding opportunities! The application deadline for 2012 summer internships is January 25^th, so come to this info session for application tips and to get things started! Please visit ie3global.ous.edu to find out more and for a list of current internships available.

Please join us and feel free to bring and eat your lunch.

FIND YOUR INDUSTRY JOB: SWE Career Fair Wednesday 1-5pm Gould Hall

2012-01-23T08:25:00.001-08:00

There are over 22 employers seeking EE students at:
SWE Career Fair
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
1-5pm
Gould Court, on the first floor of Gould Hall.

Feel unprepared? Come to the Career Fair Preparation Workshop on Monday 3:30-4:30 in Loew 355.

EMPLOYERS YOU CAN MEET AT THE CAREER FAIR:
Accenture
Adobe Systems
Aruba Networks, Inc
Astronics AES
Big Fish Games
Evergreen Engineering
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluke Corporation
Frito Lay
Hulu
Indeed.com
Intel Corporation
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Liberty Mutual Group
Lockheed Martin
Micron Technology, Inc.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Philips
Praxair
Sandia National Laboratories
Tacoma Public Utilities
The Boeing Company
T-Mobile
United States Marine Corps
US NAVY
Verizon Wireless
VMware

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Are you an future engineer looking for a job/internship/co-op?
The Society of Women Engineers at the University of Washington invites you to attend the 30th annual Evening with Industry!

Description:
Evening With Industry (EWI) is a unique event for both students and employers. It consists of two components: a career fair during the day and an awards banquet in the evening. The awards banquet features a keynote speaker and honors outstanding female students from each of the engineering departments.
The twenty-eight attending companies will include Intel, Boeing, Adobe, Philips and more.

Who should attend:
The career fair is open to all students looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment in the fields of engineering, science, or technology.

Location:
Gould Court, on the first floor of Gould Hall.

Time:
Wednesday, January 25

12:30 - 1:00 PM Career Fair opened only to SWE members at Gould Hall
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Career Fair open to all majors
6:30 - 8:30 PM Dinner and Awards Banquet at Gould Hall

Resume CD:
SWE will be providing a Resume CD to company representatives. So, even if you can't make it to the career fair, your resume will still make it to the companies who attend! For more information about EWI and how to submit to the Resume CD, see the EWI website:
http://students.washington.edu/swe/EWI/aboutewi.html

Volunteering!:
Volunteers will be greatly needed to help out before, during and after the event. If you are interested in being a volunteer for any part of EWI, from putting up flyers, to moving tables, to helping industry representatives get settled, please email uwewi.2012@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you on January 25th!

Announcing the 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium: Friday, May 18, 2012

2012-01-20T14:32:00.000-08:00

* Present! * Volunteer! * Attend! *
Deadline to apply to present your research will be February 24 by 5pm.

The 2012 Symposium Application is open and we encourage undergraduates to sign up for a Symposium Info. Session and Abstract Writing Workshop (info. and registration below) to help prepare you for the event!

Go to http://exp.uw.edu/urp/symp for application and information.

Note: All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply and those not yet involved in research will discover that attending, and volunteering with, the Symposium is a great way to learn about the broad range of opportunities available at the UW.

Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Sessions

January 23, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171
February 10, 12-1 pm, MGH 171

Learn and ask questions about the Symposium application process and the logistics of the Symposium itself. To register, visit:

http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/symposiuminfosession.html
Abstract Writing WorkshopsAbstract Writing Workshops are tailored to students who are applying to the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The abstract writing workshop includes information on what exactly is an abstract, how to write one, and what information to include.

January 27, 12-1pm, MGH 171
February 6, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171
February 13, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171
February 17, 12-1pm, MGH 171
February 21, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171

Registration available at: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/workshops/abstractwriting.html

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu.

We look forward to having you join us for the 15th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium!

2012 Summer Intern Employment Program

2012-01-20T13:55:00.001-08:00

We are pleased to announce that summer employment applications are currently being accepted at the Griffiss Institute for project work to be done for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, Rome NY.

The mission of the Information Directorate is to lead the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting information technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force.

To help accomplish this mission, our primary areas of focus will involve those students pursuing degrees in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Individuals selected for the projects will work at state-of-the-art facilities alongside world-class scientists and engineers.

Applications will be accepted through February 24, 2012*.

The 2012 application process for students is located on the Griffiss Institute website at:

www.griffissinstitute.org/summerinternprogram.html

In order to apply, all students must:
1) Complete the application form and attach the required documents (i.e. resumes, transcripts) as indicated.
2) Send the completed form and attachments to the following email address:

hr@griffissinstitute.org

All documents should be attached to one email transmission.

* Applications received after that date may not receive consideration.

Summer REU-CURENT-The University of Tennessee

2012-01-18T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT) is conducting a summer REU at the University of Tennessee.

http://curent.utk.edu/education/university-education/reu/

Business School Workshop and Grad School Practice Tests

2012-01-18T08:37:00.000-08:00

The Kaplan Business School Blueprint 2012 is a free series of events this month that is perfect for people who may be interested in business school down the line to get a head start on succeeding in this process.
The 5-day series will begin on Sunday evening, January 22, and there is an event every day through Thursday the 26th. Here's the agenda of events:

Business School: Why and Where to Go
Application Metrics: Your MBA Scorecard
100 Hours: A GMAT Study Plan
Free GMAT Training Session and the New GMAT Section
The Second Annual MBA Night

The first four events are online and can be attended from anywhere. The free registration is open at http://www.kaplanGMAT.com.

In our experience, January is a perfect time to get started early and do things right when it comes to planning important steps such as graduate education and everything that goes into a successful application. Previously, I've mentioned how the test is changing as well. The Blueprint 2012 series will cover the details of this change and help future MBAs plan when to take the test and what they will need to prepare for.

Kaplan's semi-annual Practice Test Event is right around the corner! The tests will be administered on 2/25/12 at 10 AM at the UW Law School. This is a great free opportunity for students to see how they might score on the real exam, and also to get an idea of the types of questions that will be on the real test.
Students can register at http://www.kaptest.com/practice. Further information and registration details will come prior to the event date.

Looking for an EE student to join team

2012-01-17T15:34:00.000-08:00

My name is Cato and I am taking CS/Entre 490B "Software Entrepreneurship." My team is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join us in developing "talking objects." We need someone who can design a beautiful board.

My partner, Mike, would also like to offer instructive courses as an after-class activity where students interested in robotics, CS and hardware development can learn how to use the board for which he has created the application logic and programming basics needed to do so.

Mike would like to pitch the idea concept to classes and relevant groups to find this team member and also to announce the course. I would appreciate it very much if you could put me in touch with the appropriate instructors or facilitators so that I could arrange this or simply forward this email to a more appropriate recipient.

Please reply or call/text me at 682-231-3372, and let me know if we should meet in person. Thank you very much!

Analyst Job Opening with Lake Partners, Seattle

2012-01-17T09:54:00.000-08:00

Analyst position for Lake Partners, a boutique strategy consulting firm in downtown Seattle

WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Demonstrated academic achievement

Recent college graduate (or soon to graduate) from a top university
Outstanding academic credentials including strong overall GPA
Demonstrated achievement in analytics, problem-solving & project management (e.g.: in major, specific classes or projects, thesis, national test scores)

Strong primary research skills

Creative approach to developing unique research paths
Accurate & efficient in research methods
Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated analytical proficiency

Ability to build & execute an effective approach to a variety of unstructured problems
Ability to process large amounts of quantitative & qualitative information
Ability to draw creative insights based on independent analysis
Understanding of financial data & ability to build complex financial models

Effective communication skills

Both written & verbal
Both formal & informal (thinking on your feet)

Extremely motivated individual with a strong work ethic & proven interpersonal skills

Self-starter/self-motivated; capable of learning on the job
Works well in stressful situations (infrequent but unavoidable)
Processes constructive feedback well
Team player who knows when to lead and when to follow

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Must have the legal right to work permanently in the United States
We do not have summer employment or internship opportunities at this time
As this is an entry-level position, Individuals with MBA’s or 5 or more years work experience should not apply for this position; 1-3 years work experience preferred but not required.

TO APPLY
Submit your resume and cover letter to: http://www.lakepartners.com/apply
Include your GPA and reasons for your desire to live in Seattle in your application

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge – Info Session Thurs Jan 19 5:00

2012-01-13T11:40:00.000-08:00

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge - Info Session
I'm on a team/or thinking about it�tell me about the competition.

Thurs, Jan 19, 5-5:45 Bank of America Executive Education Building , Rm 310 (precedes Resource Nights)

"Intent to Submit" - preliminary team information due February 10
If you believe in the need to create "solutions for the planet", then put your passion to work. The cleantech sector is exploding - make connections and get started NOW. And, if you're thinking about entering the Business Plan Competition with your cleantech idea, consider this a great way to get ahead of the pack.

UW EIC cleantech competition, March 29, 2012 - Prize Money - $10,000 Grand Prize, $5,000 Second Prize, three $2,500 Best Idea Prizes

Study Abroad in 2012!

2012-01-12T14:28:00.001-08:00

Deadlines:
University Exchanges for Fall 2012 and Academic Year: January 15
Affiliated Programs for Summer and Fall 2012: February 15
UW Faculty-led programs for Summer and Early Fall: Feb 1-March 1

Info sessions weekly: Study Abroad 101, Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. in Schmitz 490. Learn about 700+ international education options available through UW Study Abroad, as well as information on funding your study abroad.

4th Annual Poker Night w/Industry for EE and CSE - January 26th!

2012-01-12T13:54:00.001-08:00

Greetings Fellow EE and CSE Students!

Do you want to "Hold 'em like they do in Texas please"? Do you wish your motto was "every day you're shuffling?"

Don't worry, your opportunity is here!

HKN is happy to announce the 4th Annual Poker Night on Thursday January 26th from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the UW Tower

All EE and CSE students are welcome!

(Event Details and directions below)

Poker night is designed to be a low stress, networking event between CSE and EE students and several high-profile companies.

Confirmed companies include:

PNNL, Google, TMobile, Verizon, and Sandia National Labs.

The event will be catered and drinks will be served (if (age >= 21){beer and wine}).

There will be a raffle and prizes for the top players!

Don't forget to bring your resume!!

Event: HKN Poker Night With Industry
Time & Date: January 26th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Location: UW Tower South Cafeteria, 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/323340094365041/
For additional information - email us at hkn@ee.washington.edu.

MyUW User Research Project

2012-01-12T11:31:00.001-08:00

UW-IT is in the process of conducting research about students' experience using the MyUW portal. The purpose of this research is to gather data to help shape the future direction of MyUW. We are currently surveying students about their needs, how they use MyUW, and how they think it can be improved. This survey is now live and can be found via a link on the the MyUW login page (http://myuw.washington.edu/). The survey will be live until at least January 20th, depending on response. Please encourage students you work with to take the survey. We will share results with campus once we've completed the report.

Upcoming IEEE Events

2012-01-12T10:01:00.001-08:00

YEPPS

The Young Engineering Professionals of Puget Sound (YEPPS) present the 4th Annual Event at Pyramid Brewery and Alehouse in Seattle -- Saturday, January 14, 2012!

"Top innovations of 2011 and beyond -- a cross-section of engineering's most recent contributions to society"

$10 for students w/ID

$15 for Young Professionals

$20 for all others

All-you-can-eat-and-drink pizza & beer!

More information and RSVP: http://pugetsound.aiche.org/YEPPS

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Mentor Night

Date: January 25, 2012, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Location: North Seattle Community College

North Star Room (1st floor), College Center Building

9600 College Way North, Seattle

http://nsccmentornight.eventbrite.com/?ref=enivte&invite=MTUxNDcyMi9yZXBzQHBzZWNvbmxpbmUub3JnLzA%3D

This Mentor Night, co-sponsored by the Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC) and the North Seattle Community College Engineering Club, will give engineering and pre-engineering students an opportunity to meet representatives from the wide spectrum of practice in the profession of engineering.

Students can:

Meet professional engineers
Explore opportunities in engineering
Get advice from professionals
Learn more about employment in engineering

The events are intended to be one-on-one affairs, and no ongoing mentoring relationship is expected. Food and refreshments will be provided.

CEE-sponsored study abroad: Water in Jordan (Early Fall 2012)

2012-01-12T08:42:00.000-08:00

Come Study Abroad in Jordan with UW CEE!

Study drinking water, wastewater, water-reuse, and water sources in the 10th most water-scarce country in the world, and earn 5 UW CEE 400-level credits doing it! Early Fall term (Aug 20 to Sept 19). All course work is in English, no language pre-requisite.

Course Instructors: Dr. Heidi Gough, Research Assistant Professor at UW Department of Civil and Environmental; Dr. Muno Abu-Dalo, Assistant Professor at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Jaffer Alali, graduate student at UW Department of Civil and Environmental.

The CEE department is sponsoring a study abroad course to examine water resources in an arid setting. Water is a scarce commodity. Jordan is ranked among the 10 most water-scarce nations in the world, and will serve as the backdrop for learning about water and wastewater treatment in a water-scarce region. The course is going to focus on the current and historic water resources in Jordan, drinking water treatment and distribution in Jordan including the use of cisterns and desalination, treatment of concentrated wastewater including efforts for safe reuse, and plans in Jordan for meeting future challenges. The course is designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the CEE department. Others will also be considered. Financial aid may apply toward the costs of the course.

Want to learn more, or ready to apply? A full course description and application can be found at the link below, watch for announcements about course information sessions planned for early January, or contact Dr. Heidi Gough (hgough@uw.edu, More Hall room 306) for more details.

http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11054&Type=O&sType=O

URP Applying to Summer Research Programs Workshop TOMORROW/Thurs, Jan. 12: 3:30-5 (OUGL 220)

2012-01-11T10:22:00.001-08:00

Applying to Summer Research Programs Workshop
Thursday, January 12: 3:30-5 (OUGL 220)

Thinking of applying for summer research programs? Come learn how to approach the application process, write the personal statement, ask faculty for letters of recommendation, and get the most out of your summer research experience.
To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/summerprograms.html

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu or come by during our Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30 or Thursdays, 2-4 in MGH 171.

Phasing Out Letter of Recommendation File Service

2012-01-10T13:39:00.000-08:00

The Career Center will be phasing out the Letter of Recommendation file service. The campus based service will close completely by June 29, 2012.

Faculty and students will now be able to utilize Interfolio, Inc. for the online management of credentials and letters of recommendation. Interfolio is well established as the premier online credentials management service for candidates applying for graduate study or academic positions. The Career Center will be partnering with Interfolio to make this transition as seamless as possible. Interfolio's service allows students and alumni to create and manage a digital record of their credentials, including confidential and non-confidential letters of recommendation, teacher evaluations, writing samples, CVs, pre-health evaluations, and more.

Interfolio also makes the application process easier for recommendation writers:

Letter writers can upload their documents electronically into Interfolio's safe and secure system, or mail letters directly to Interfolio.
Letter writers retain access to uploaded documents. An optional free Interfolio writer's account gives access to all uploaded documents, so writers can check the status or easily make updates to documents they've written.
Students / alumni can request Interfolio to mail or electronically transfers documents as part of their application process.

Reliability and Security:

Interfolio manually reviews every letter upon receipt and again prior to delivery to ensure accuracy and legitimacy.
Letter writers can personally verify the authenticity of documents they upload electronically through writer's accounts.
Interfolio is FERPA compliant and uses multiple layers of technological security to ensure that confidential documents stay that way. Students cannot read closed or confidential letters.

We think faculty and your students will be very pleased with the services of Interfolio. To learn more, or to open a free writer's account, please go to: http://www.interfolio.com/recommendationwriters/index.cfm

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Alyce Mallett at 206-543-0535 or ccsfiles@uw.edu.

Volunteers Needed for HKN Tutoring Center

2012-01-10T08:19:00.001-08:00

Hey EE Students! It's that time of the quarter again!

HKN is looking for tutors to staff the EE Tutoring Center in the EE atrium!

All students are encouraged to volunteer, you do not need to be an HKN member to volunteer.

We are looking for tutors to staff the center from 11-1 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Qualified tutors will have experience with the fundamentals of EE 215, 233, and 235.

In addition, this year we are also rewarding outstanding tutors for their dedication to helping the community.

- Tutors who volunteer for 50 hours or more in one calendar year (Fall-Winter-Spring) will be given an "EE Outstanding Tutor Award" at the end of the year.

- Tutors who are also in HKN will receive an award and a cord (also known as a stoll) for graduation.

As little as 2 hour per week every quarter will earn the award! Remember, Every little bit helps!

Interested? Contact hkn@ee.washington.edu for more information!

Mary Gates Leadership & Research Scholarships

2012-01-09T09:16:00.001-08:00

MARY GATES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS - $4,000

Application deadline: Monday, January 23, 5pm

Information sessions (held in 171 Mary Gates Hall):
Monday, January 9, 1:30
Tuesday, January 10, 3:30
Wednesday, January 11, 12:30

MARY GATES RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS - $4,000

Application deadline: Friday, January 27, 5pm

Information Sessions (held in 171 Mary Gates Hall):
Monday, January 9, 2:30
Tuesday, January 10, 4:30
Wednesday, January 11, 1:30

Applications for both scholarships are online. Also find more information and instructions on our website.
www.washington.edu/uaa/mge

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation 2012 Teaching Fellowships

2012-01-05T12:56:00.001-08:00

The KSTF Teaching Fellowship program http://www.kstf.org/recruit2012/

A great teacher empowers students to change their world for the better. Are you committed to becoming that teacher?

If you are, a Teaching Fellowship from the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) could change your world. KSTF knows that teaching is a complex, intellectually challenging profession requiring specialized learning, access to experts and resources, and deep practice. The Teaching Fellowship meets the needs of high school mathematics and science teachers from the onset of the credentialing process through the pivotal early years of their careers.

KSTF supports passionate, dedicated teachers to thrive in the profession, lead from the classroom and become change agents in education. The five-year fellowship is one of the most generous and comprehensive in the nation, providing tuition assistance, monthly stipends, cohesive and comprehensive professional development, and access to a close, collaborative community of like-minded colleagues.

"KSTF has been crucial to my growth as a teacher and a teacher leader."
Jason Gipson-Nahman, Physics Teacher, KSTF Alumnus

KSTF awards Teaching Fellowships in the three disciplinary areas of biology, mathematics and physical sciences to individuals who demonstrate exceptional content knowledge in the area they intend to teach, a commitment to teaching high school in U.S. schools, professional ability, and the potential for leadership.

If you are passionate about teaching high school math and science and dedicated to challenging and supporting all students, the KSTF Teaching Fellowship could help you succeed in ways you've never imagined.

"KSTF is helping me to push students to understand things more deeply, to become risk takers and to solve problems."
Alexandra Fuentes, Biology Teacher, 2008 KSTF Biology Teaching Fellow

Learn more about our Fellows and the KSTF Teaching Fellowship program http://www.kstf.org/recruit2012/

Visit us today and apply online
http://www.kstf.org/programs/teaching/apply.html
Deadline: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 5:00pm

Research Workshop: For students looking to start research

2012-01-05T08:26:00.000-08:00

January 11, 2012
3:30-5:00pm
Mary Gates Hall Rm 171E

This workshop will answer question for those looking for research opportunities:
* How do you find a research project?
* How do you approach a faculty member to ask for a research project?
* Expectations of doing research, what does research mean and how does it vary from the classroom experience?
* What is the time commitment of research (weekly, quarterly, long-term)?

Want more career planning?
Major Skills Workshop April 18 @ 3:00-5:00pm CHB 102 (RSVP required)

The Science and Math Advising Link and the Undergraduate Research Program

UW iSchool Employer Connections Fair - Jan 11, 2012

2012-01-04T16:43:00.001-08:00

The Information School is hosting its 4^th annual Employer Connections Fair (ECF), next week on January 11. Employers will be looking to fill a wide variety of information and technology related positions, including internships and permanent positions. This fair is open to all UW students so please feel free to encourage any of your students who may be interested in meeting and networking with industry professionals.
iSchool Employer Connections Fair
Wednesday | Jan. 11, 2012 | 1:30-4:30pm
Mary Gates Hall, The Commons (1^st floor)
SPONSORING EMPLOYERS
Accenture
BlueKai
Microsoft
Pariveda Solutions
Sno-Isle Libraries

Curious about who else is coming? Visit our attending employers' page, http://ischool.uw.edu/resources/career/employerfair/participants, for a current list of participating organizations and their descriptions.
Learn more about the UW Information School: http://ischool.uw.edu/. Celebrating 100 years of connecting people and information.

Project experience for an EE undergrad with Rhapsody

2012-01-04T16:04:00.001-08:00

My name is Nathan Rozendaal (UW Alum) and I work for Rhapsody (the music streaming subscription service). One of my responsibilities is to oversee our new innovation program. As part of this program we hold a "hackathon"(or as we call them "RhapAThons") for our company roughly once per quarter. In these events the company devotes 48 hours to working on new and innovative projects. Our next event is early February.

The reason I'm writing you is that we have a project that involves an innovative in-home integration of Rhapsody via a new wifi-connected audio device that we are conceptualizing that requires some heavy EE expertise/involvement. I thought it could be potentially an interesting project for a UW EE undergrad to be involved with. There is no available compensation but it could be a great experience for a student and give them an opportunity to work on a device that has the potential of reaching hundreds of thousands of users.

Nathan Rozendaal

Study abroad workshop with Scholarship Junkies

2012-01-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

Thursday, 1/26 from 4 - 5pm in MGH171 - The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
Scholarship Junkies - current and former UW students - will:
* offer tips for accessing international education programs
* discuss their experiences with racial and ethnic identity issues while studying abroad
* answer your questions!
Visit https://expo.uw.edu/expo/admin/events/280 to RSVP (drop-ins also welcome). Have questions? Email Sara Stubbs at goglobal@uw.edu

Presented by Global Opportunities - www.facebook.com/UWGlobalOpportunities

MSE 555 (4) - Molecular Biomimetics Peptide-based Materials for nanoBiotechnology & Medicine

2012-01-04T13:52:00.001-08:00

Time/Place: TuTh 9:30-11:30 a.m. MUE 155 (subject to change)
Partially supported by GEMSEC:
Genetically Engineered Materials Science & Engineering Center
Instructor: Prof. Mehmet Sarikaya
sarikaya@u.washington.edu

Topics to be discussed may include:
-         Combinatorial in vitro and in vivo peptide selection
-         Post-selection Protein Engineering
-         Peptide binding: Assembly, Kinetics & Thermodynamics
-         Molecular Structure: Experimental
               (NMR, AFM, CD, FTIR, Spectroscopy)
-         Molecular Structure via Computational Modeling
-         Bioinformatics for Protein/Peptide Design
-         Hybrid Molecular Constructs
-         Designer/Designed Protein-Based
               Molecular Templates
-         Peptides/proteins as:
       -       Molecular Erectors
       -       Molecular Assemblers
       -       Genetic Linkers
       -       Molecular (Cancer) Probes
       -       Designed Molecular Matrices
                       for Tissue Engineering
       -       Peptide Amphiphiles for Regenerative Medicine
-       Self-assembled Nanostructures (DNA, proteins, Peptide)
-         Bio-nanotechnology- nano-electronics, -photonics, and -magnetics

The Labs & Hands-on Experience - 5 Lab experiments on:
-       Phage and Cell Surface Display
-        Biomolecular Adsorption: ELISA, QCM, SPR, etc.
-        Biomineralizing Hydrogels (scaffolds for tissue regeneration
-       Cell culture studies:
-       Self-assembled peptides (SAPs) - Formation (AFM/STM) & Utility (peptide-Nanowires)
-        Peptide-enabled nano-Devices (bionanosensors, gFET: graphene field effect transistors)

The Classes ..
-        Will be presented by the instructor and invited UW and prominent outside speakers from diverse disciplines,
-        Will be in the form of informal presentations and discussions,
-        Will include supplementary material (handouts, published papers, video)
-       The course requirement will include short lab reports & a full proposal (prepared via NSF or NIH format) or a formal publishable paper based on student/post-doc research area that uses designed peptide or protein towards nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, or medical

UW AMGEN SCHOLARS SUMMER PROGRAM

2012-01-04T10:05:00.001-08:00

Interested in learning more about science and biotechnology research as a career? The UW Amgen Scholars Program provides a transformative opportunity for some of the nation's top undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in scientific research. For more information, visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen.

The application for the 2012 UW Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program is now live! APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2012.

To learn more about the program, register to attend an upcoming Amgen Scholars Program Information Session: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/amgeninfosession.html.

NEXT INFORMATION SESSIONS: Winter Quarter

January 5 - 4:00-5:00pm, MGH 171
January 10 - 3:00-4:00pm, MGH 171
January 18 - 10:30-11:30am, MGH 171

National Student Exchange!

2012-01-03T11:50:00.000-08:00

I am writing to invite you to consider the National Student Exchange
(NSE). NSE gives you an opportunity to experience a different area
with its unique cultural and academic opportunities. Since NSE's
beginning in 1968, more than 96,000 students have had the opportunity
to participate in NSE, giving them the opportunity to:

broaden their personal and educational perspectives
experience new cultures
explore new areas of study
learn from different professors
access new courses
experience personal growth
meet new people
make new friends
live in a different area
investigate graduate schools
seek future employment

Many returning UW students describe NSE as a life-changing experience
which has made them more independent, self-confident and resourceful;
expanded their risk-taking capabilities; and helped them better define
their academic and career objectives. Students who have been on
exchange return to UW with lasting friendships formed with students
from all over the country.

Prior to exchange, you will develop a written agreement to ensure that
the work you satisfactorily complete on exchange will count toward
your degree program here. NSE operates with tuition reciprocity
(tuition paid to our campus or at the in-state rates of the host
campus) and federal financial aid portability. Your nomination for
participation will be done by NSE @ UW, with selection by the host
campus being completed in March. With placement rates of 97 percent,
our students can generally find a location to meet both their academic
and personal objectives.

Think about it. Visit http://www.nse.org. Talk with your parents,
adviser, and professors about this exciting opportunity. Then, plan to
attend one of our information sessions where we will explain the
details of the program, provide brochures, outline application
procedures, and answer all of your questions.

The session schedule is:
Jan. 3rd, 1:30
Jan. 6th, 12:30
Jan. 9th, 2:30
Jan. 12th, 10:30
Jan. 17th, 12:30
Jan. 18th, 10:30
Jan. 23rd, 1:30
Jan. 27th 12:30
Jan. 31st, 2:30
Feb. 2nd, 12:30
Feb. 8th, 12:30
Feb. 10th, 1:30
Feb. 13th, 2:30
Feb. 16th, 1:30

All sessions take place in Mary Gates Hall 173R (enter through 171).
Applications for next year's exchanges are due by February 3rd, with a
space-available deadline until Feb. 17th.

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. I look forward to
meeting you.

Sincerely,
Clay
Clay Schwenn
Academic Counselor
UAA Advising, 141 MGH
206-543-4871

Tutor-mentors needed for on campus service-learning opportunity!

2012-01-03T08:24:00.001-08:00

The University of Washington Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled "EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education" for Winter Quarter 2012. This weekly seminar will introduce junior and senior students to a diverse range of tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students will have an opportunity to apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to the University by sharing their knowledge and experience with new students who are working to become independent learners.

-         Seminar begins 2^nd week of Winter Quarter, January 9, 2011
-         Seminar will meet on Mondays from 3-4:20 PM (section F) or from 5:30-6:50PM (section G)
-         Tutoring will take place on campus
-         Receive 2 credits for working with one student
-         Receive 3 credits for working with two students
-         A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the seminar

For more registration information, please contact Anne Browning at:

anneb7@u.washington.edu

Space Remaining! - Great 1-Credit Research Exposed Course

2011-12-27T09:05:00.001-08:00

ENROLL IN GEN. ST. 391:Research Exposed!: Approaches to Inquiry
SLN 14008 Section D ! Wednesdays 12:30-1:20 ! OUGL 220 ! 1 credit

Looking for a one-credit course that sheds light upon cutting-edge research at the UW? Research Exposed Lecture Series introduces you to current and exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including how faculty come up with research ideas, what methods they use to explore research questions, and how undergrads can become involved in the knowledge-making process. This 1-credit course is open to all students--no prerequisites required.

For more information and to check out the speaker lineup for Winter 2012, visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu

Guaranteed Scholarships for Spring DC Internships, Dec 29 Webinar

2011-12-22T11:47:00.001-08:00

As fall quarter ends and the holidays approach, have you considered your plans for the new year? Perhaps you'd be interested in spending the spring quarter as an intern in the nation's capital?

If you apply and are admitted to The Washington Center's spring internship program in D.C. and if you are a Washington resident, you will receive a minimum scholarship of $3,000 to substantially defray the cost of attending. If you are not a WA state resident, you will receive a minimum scholarship of $1,000, and you should find that the cost of a quarter in D.C. actually is comparable to (or even less than) what you would pay to stay at UW. (Please note that applicants to the Postgraduate Professional Development Program will not be eligible for these awards at this time.)

Financial assistance above these minimums is available--UW applicants will be given priority consideration upon acceptance. In addition to the internship, TWC's evening course and supplemental programming will help you to grow professionally, academically, and personally.

At UW, program participants enroll in 15 credits of Pol S 498 - Washington Center Internship. Financial aid recipients are still eligible for their aid, and the quarter spent in D.C. will still help you advance toward graduation.

If you would like to learn more, TWC is hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 29 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Please RSVP at: http://www.twc.edu/online-information-session. Information is also available on TWC's website at www.twc.edu. If you have questions you are welcome to contact Meera Roy, UW's liaison to TWC, at meroy@uw.edu or 206-543-9456, or Reid May, Program Coordinator at The Washington Center, at Reid.May@twc.edu or 202-238-7702. All applications must be approved by Meera prior to submission.

The spring quarter deadline is soon, January 13, but extensions will be granted as needed.

If you would like to apply for another quarter, upcoming application deadlines are:
* Summer 2012, Competitive*: 2/17/12; Regular: 3/16/12
* Autumn 2012, Early**: 1/20/12, Competitive*: 5/4/12, Regular: 6/15/12
* Spring 2013, Early**: 5/21/12, Competitive*: 10/12/12, Regular: 1/11/13
* Deadline for eligibility for most scholarships
** See http://www.twc.edu/internships/dates-and-deadlines/early-deadlines for the list of organizations that require applications by the early deadline.

The spring deadline is quickly approaching, so we hope that you will either participate in the webinar or contact Meera or Reid soon.

Engineering Professional Portfolio Studio

2011-12-21T11:17:00.000-08:00

All current and prospective engineering majors* are encouraged to enroll in a one-credit course next quarter, in which you will produce a portfolio that communicates your preparedness for professional engineering. (*All engineering and comp. sci. students are invited to enroll. Pre-major undergraduates intending to major in engineering or comp. sci. are also welcome.)

Engineering Professional Portfolio Studio
ENGR 498, Section C, 2012 winter
Every other Wednesday, 3:30-5:20 pm (MEB 243)
Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 08, 22; Mar. 07

Past portfolio studio students have described the sessions as uniquely valuable for preparing for job applications/interviews and graduate school admissions. They also said they benefited from the chance to identify, reflect on, and integrate their engineering learning experiences and professional goals. Here are some student quotes:

"Oh, yes. I would totally encourage people to do this portfolio project, because sometimes we forget what we did, and we don't have a track back to see what we've been through, you know, since the beginning of the college time. This portfolio is like online scrapbook of your career."

"I can use [portfolios] in another application or another interview. I mean I can always use information that I've already thought about andwritten, maybe for grad school application or just be more prepared in a job interview, I've already thought about what my strengths are and how I can be a valuable team asset."

This studio is offered as a course meeting in five, two-hour sessions. This is a one-credit course, and grading will be credit/no-credit. See the web site for the current quarter's offering for details:
http://tinyurl.com/uwepps

Students are invited to direct questions about the portfolio studio to Ken Yasuhara <yasuhara@uw.edu>, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT).

Bonneville Power Administration Internships

2011-12-20T13:31:00.000-08:00

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is presently recruiting engineering students to be a part of our student development program. The program's goal is to provide meaningful engineering experience while the student is still enrolled in school and a full time position once the student graduates. Most students work during the summer months with opportunities to work during school if they choose to do so. Once accepted into the program, students are required to complete three rotations in different engineering workgroups. These rotational opportunities are usually done during successive summer breaks and are considered one of the keystone strengths of our program. Work locations are generally in the Portland/Vancouver area with some opportunities in the greater Washington/Oregon region. BPA is a power system utility with a heavy emphasis on power, control systems, communication systems, simulation modeling and design. We are primarily recruiting students majoring in electrical engineering; however we do have a few positions available in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and construction engineering management. As you may know, in the past we have successfully recruited and hired a significant number of University of Washington graduates in all engineering disciplines. Some of these students are still in our student program, and the rest are in vital roles as engineers at BPA.

This program has been very successful in attracting high caliber students that are seeking on-the-job engineering experience in a highly technical organization. Students who are successful in the student program may be offered permanent positions at BPA once they graduate. To date, all of the students in our program have been offered positions upon graduation. Admission into the program is competitive and we target students with good grades (3.0 GPA or higher, some lower are considered) in their sophomore or junior years (some exceptional freshmen will be considered) who have been admitted into an accredited engineering program. Seniors that are going onto Graduate School are also strongly considered. We offer limited tuition assistance and the opportunity to gain experience in an engineering environment, learning and working closely with professional engineers. We have over 30 students in our program now and will begin looking for approximately 12 additional qualified and interested engineering students in January and February, 2012 for employment in May/June, 2012. We will need students that are interested in this opportunity to apply as soon as possible, but no later than February 1st, 2012.

Information about BPA and our company profile can be found at www.bpa.gov. Information about the BPA student program and how to apply can be found at www.jobs.bpa.gov/Just_For_Students/StudentPrograms.cfm. Anything you can do to get this information to your students would be greatly appreciated. If you, or the students, have any questions please telephone me at 360-619-6777 or E-mail John Haner at jmhaner@bpa.gov.

2012 Women in Science and Engineering Conference

2011-12-20T13:06:00.000-08:00

The College of Engineering, Student Academic Services (SAS) presents:
The 21st Annual Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Conference

Time For Success - Create the Possible
Saturday, February 25, 2012
8:30am - 5:00pm
UW Seattle Campus - Mary Gates Hall (MGH)

This will be a day devoted to celebrating women in engineering and science.

Workshops and presentations will be offered all day that speak to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) educational and career opportunities as well as professional and personal development. A few areas of discussion that will be shared include: identifying a major, career pathway, transition into higher education, challenges and benefits of STEM fields. The workshops run simultaneously so the individual student can tailor the conference for their interests. We encourage students of science and engineering at all levels to attend. The student and professional registration fee is minimal, and there are great opportunities to network and explore opportunities.

For more information visit:
engr.washington.edu/wise/conference
Or our Facebook Page:
facebook.com/uwwise

Boeing Engineering Jobs

2011-12-19T10:31:00.001-08:00

I'm a recent UW MSEE graduate, now working in the Flight Deck Displays
group at Boeing, in the Applied Simulation Engineering dept. We are
currently looking for talented engineers to join our team. The focus
of our group is developing flight deck displays used in the
engineering research simulators. These simulators are full flight
deck cabin environments that simulate different airplane flight decks.
Much of our work is in support of product development and prototyping
new features, such as touchscreens, which use the simulated cabs as a
test environment. While the majority of the work is software related,
there are some opportunities for hardware work as well.

Here are links to the job postings; they can be found on the Boeing
jobs website as well.

Software Engineer 1/2

https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=11-1026125

Software Engineer 1/2

https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=11-1026096

Software Engineer 3

https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=11-1026127

Please feel free to forward to any potential applicants.
Graduating/graduated BS, MS, and PhD students are all welcome to
apply. See postings for further details.

Thank you.

Jayson Bowen

AfterCollege Engineering Scholarship: December 31st Deadline to Apply

2011-12-16T13:03:00.001-08:00

The deadline to apply online for the $500 AfterCollege Engineering Student Scholarship is December 31st. This scholarship is available exclusively to students seeking a bachelors, masters, or doctorate in a field of Engineering or computer Engineering.

Click here to apply for the AfterCollege Engineering Student Scholarship:

http://www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_engineering_student_scholarship/

This scholarship is provided by AfterCollege, the largest online career network for college students. The application is short and can be filled out online, so apply today.

Best of luck, and Happy Holidays from the team at AfterCollege!

UWRA Spring 2012 Scholarship in Aging

2011-12-16T10:40:00.001-08:00

The University of Washington Retirement Association announces the availability of up to three scholarships of $3,000 for UW undergraduate and graduate students studying toward careers that focus on aging-related research or provision of services to older adults.

Awards are based on demonstrated promise and financial need.
Applications are available online via the UWRA web site scholarships page (http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/uwra/scholarship.htm) or the catalyst drop box https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/randolcl/18887.

Applications, including additional information requested, must be complete to be considered. Deadline for completed applications is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday February 7, 2012. Submit complete applications to https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/randolcl/18887.

Awards are credited to student accounts in Spring Quarter 2012.
Questions? Contact the UWRA office by emailing retiremt@uw.edu or calling 206-543-8600.

New Freshman Seminars for Winter

2011-12-15T08:42:00.000-08:00

General Studies 197 F: Science, the Public, and Contemporary Culture: Understanding The Meaning of It All (SLN: 20364)

Tues 1:30-2:20pm (1 credit), PAR 106

Instructor:Lauren Archer,Communications

How can we understand The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen Scientist as a piece of rhetoric? This seminar will explore the various rhetorical features of this text by digging deep into the text to understand it on both a microscopic and macroscopic level. The Meaning of It All will be examined as an example of science communication, and compared to other formats of science communication such as news reports, science-based television shows, and science fiction films and literature. The course will also use Feynman's text to consider questions about the role of science in our own contemporary moment and how it intersects with politics, religion, art, and other realms of culture.

General Studies 197 G: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: Feynman on Learning and Discovery (SLN: 20365)

Wed 1:30-2:20pm (1 credit), MGH 242

Instructor:Ben Aaronson,College of Education

This seminar explores the activity of learning and its potential impact on the world through the thought of Richard Feynman. We will follow Feynman as he works on the top-secret Manhattan Project, sluggishly begins an academic career, and creates international incidents. Lessons about life and learning emerge as he attempts to tackle the most complex problems in the universe. We will find that Feynman's insights on learning, pulled from his eclectic life experiences, are relevant to any field of human endeavor.

General Studies 197 H: Science, Pseudoscience, Certainty: Discussions based on Richard Feynman's The Meaning of it All. (SLN: 20393)

Wed 12:30-1:20pm (1 credit), MGH 242

Instructor:Bruce Hevly, History

What counts as certain knowledge? Can we distinguish science from pseudoscience? Can science establish ethical systems? How do Feynman diagrams reflect postwar University education? This seminar will explore these and other fundamental questions through the work of Richard Feynman and the writings of other contemporary historians of science on indeterminacy in modern physics, physics as counter-culture, and science as a model for religion and political life The seminar concludes with a discussion of what questions the University might best address in today's world.

ARCH 498X-Mobilizing Solar Energy

2011-12-14T08:10:00.000-08:00

A new interdisciplinary Architecture course open to non-majors has been added to the Winter Quarter time schedule:

mobilizing SOLAR ENERGY
EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO DESIGN AND LEAD THE RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION
ARCH 498x (SLN 20293) 2 credits
WINTER 2012
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:50 pm
Architecture Hall 160

Instructor: Rob Peña, Associate Professor rbpena@uw.edu
Prerequisites: None

Disciplines: Students in science, design, art, business, engineering, and
communications are encouraged to enroll; non-architecture majors
may obtain an add-code from the instructor.

Lectures: Guest lectures are open to the public beginning at 4:30 pm.

Background
Transformational change in how we harness, use, and think about solar energy is
emerging from a diversity of disciplines across the UW Campus including design,
physics, material science, chemistry, business, engineering, communication, and others;
collaboration across these sectors is driving new creative innovations.
Mobilizing Solar Energy will draw talent from across campus and the community to speak
about the latest photovoltaic (solar cell) innovations and applications, and explore ways
to communicate energy information to help mobilize a renewable solar energy revolution.

Charrette
This course will be organized as an extended design charrette. A “charrette” is a
collaborative session in which a group of people draft a solution to a design problem.
The design problem is to develop concepts for the SunDawg, a solar-powered, mobile,
interactive information kiosk that will rotate around campus. The SunDawg will reach
hundreds of thousands of people each year, engaging and informing them in a playful,
compelling and interactive manner about the future of solar energy, the world-class solar
research at UW, and related energy projects on the UW campus and beyond.
Students will draw on their discipline-specific knowledge, informed by readings and guest
lectures, to generate a set of ideas and design concepts for a SunDawg prototype.

Course
The weekly readings and guest lectures will develop at least two major themes informing
the design of the SunDawg: How can advancements in the technology and application of
photovoltaics transform our energy future, and how can information about energy choices
and technology be most effectively conveyed to catalyze change?

The course will consist of a selection of weekly readings and a series of guest lectures by
experts in energy policy, photovoltaics, information, and behavior. After each lecture,
participants will be asked to write a brief response to a question related to the course
themes and the SunDawg design challenge. Ideas will be posted in a shared space and
used to inform the design of the SunDawg kiosk, which will be built and launched in 2012.

2012 NASA / Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

2011-12-13T13:03:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 NASA / Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) application. It is online and available at http://www.APLapp.com.

Since 2004, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has offered summer projects to students interested in working on NASA missions or space-related research opportunities at APL. Students participating in the NASA/APL Internship Program will work at APL, and will make critical contributions to current and future missions or grants during their assignments in the Space Department. The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. The 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,100 men and women who work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science. http://www.jhuapl.edu/ourwork/default.asp or http://civspace.jhuapl.edu/index.php.

Timeline:
Below are relevant deadlines.
   * November 15, 2012 - Application Launched
    * January 17, 2012 - Application Deadline
    * End of February - Selections Complete

Eligibility
Students participating in the NASA/APL Internship Program must:
   * have a demonstrated interest in the space program
   * be a sophomore, junior, senior, or first or second year graduate student in Fall 2012
   * be in high academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or greater)
   * be a U.S. citizen

Thank you,

Johnny Erickson
APLapp.com
A service of Lux Consulting Group, Inc.
support@luxapply.com

2012 NASA Internships

2011-12-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 NASA Academy Application. It is online and available at http://www.AcademyApp.com.
This application serves the:

*   NASA Academy at Ames Research Center (Mountain View, CA)
*   NASA Academy at Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH)
*   NASA Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)
*   NASA Aeronautics Academy at Ames Research Center (Mountain View, CA)
*   NASA Aeronautics Academy at Dryden Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA)
*   NASA Aeronautics Academy at Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH)
*   NASA Aeronautics Academy at Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
*   NASA Lunar and Planetary Science Academy at Goddard Space Flight (Greenbelt, MD)
*   NASA Propulsion Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)
*   NASA Robotics Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)

Timeline

Below are relevant deadlines

*   Dec 1 Application Launched
*   Jan 23 Application Deadline
*   Jan 21 Space Grant Review Begins
*   Jan 27 Space Grant Review Complete
*   Late February Selections Complete

Thank you,

Johnny Erickson
NASA Academy GSFC Staff 2002 2008 CIO
Lux Consulting Group, Inc.
8(a) | GSA MOBIS
Tel:         301.585.1261 x316
Fax:        301.585.7741
www.luxcg.com

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge- Prototype Funding Deadline Dec 16!

2011-12-12T16:08:00.001-08:00

WE HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU.
If you have a passion for cleantech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your background to make an impact, the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge can provide just the platform (and the funding!) you've been looking for.

HOW IT WORKS
For the UW EIC, interdisciplinary student teams define a cleantech problem, design and develop a solution, and work together to produce both a prototype (proof of concept or computer simulation) and a 5 to 7-page business summary that outlines the market opportunity.
We have $25,000 available for prototype funding. At the Challenge on March 29, 2012, students will pitch their concepts and demonstrate their product/idea to a group of judges that includes technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors. Teams are judged on their prototypes, business summaries, and potential for impact. The grand prize is $10,000.
You can use this funding for purchasing materials to build your prototype, renting equipment, purchasing safety equipment, and hiring short-term work beyond your team's capacity.
We prefer to see requests between $500 and $1,000 but will consider both smaller and larger amounts. Funding will be announced by January 6, 2012 and is to be used by March 29, 2012.
Please note: teams that receive funding agree to participate in the Challenge on March 29, 2012. If you receive funding and then drop out, all funds must be returned to CIE.

Key Dates

Prototype funding Application deadline is December 16. Check with Pam Tufts ptufts@uw.edu for the availability of funds past that date.
Resource Nights, Winter Quarter, every Thurs, 6-7:30. Suggested for EIC teams. Available for 2-credit/nc, or audit only. Open to students from other schools - drop in!
Networking Night at Resource Nights, Thurs Jan 13, 6-7:30 - an excellent place to find a team and/or teammates. Open to all!
February 10, Intent to Submit - online preliminary team information.
February 28, Official Team Entry. 5 to 7-page Business Summary. Describe the problem, the solution, the team, market opportunity, and prototype or computer simulation. Feedback to each team will be provided by a panel of judges to each team.
March 8, Pitch Workshop 6-7:30 Mandatory for all EIC teams within the Seattle area. At least 1 member from each team needs to attend. More are recommended.
March 25, Deliverable. 1-page Business Summary: describe the problem, solution, team, market opportunity, and potential for impact and describe the prototype, computer simulation or proof of concept.
March 29, Thursday Challenge Day! Team set-up in the morning, judging begins at noon and is followed immediately by the reception and awards ceremony from 5-7:00.

Looking for a team/teammate? Teams may be comprised of students from different schools. To search for teams/teammates fill out the Catalyst Survey. This info will be added to the webpage, sent out to the EIC list serve and highlighted on Facebook.
Connect with EIC on Facebook by liking our page. You'll stay current on what's happening with the competition and can connect with fellow competitors.
Questions?
Pam Tufts, UW Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC)
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
ptufts@uw.edu - 206.685.3813

ENGR 498b (Preparing for Graduate Education)

2011-12-09T15:15:00.001-08:00

ENGR 498b
Winter 2012
Wednesdays, 11:30-12:20

Have you thought about life after graduation? Consider graduate school. ENGR498B will demystify the grad school process and help you think about whether it is a good option for you. Learn what it's really like to be a grad student, what sort of work you can expect to do while you're in grad school, and what opportunities will be open to you after grad school. Find out how to choose schools to apply to, how to make your application as strong as possible, and how you can get your education paid for. We'll address the GREs, letters of
recommendation, and ways to get an undergraduate research experience. This course is open to all undergraduates interested in engineering, but is particularly targeted at sophomores and juniors. We especially
encourage students from under-represented groups to enroll, including women, minorities, and students with disabilities.

Application Deadline: Teach For America – Friday 1/6!

2011-12-08T10:39:00.001-08:00

Of the 16.4million children growing up in poverty, only 1 in 13 will ever graduate from college. That’s 15 million children that have a higher likelihood of being incarcerated than graduating from college. Zip should not be destiny. This isn’t just employment for next year; this is an opportunity to contribute to the most important social justice work of our time and our generation’s civil rights movement. Our students need us now, more than ever. Application requirements:

·  Resume
·  500 word Letter of Intent
·  No letters of recommendation or transcripts required to apply

Teach For America’s fourth application deadline is Friday, January 6^th. Click here to view the application: https://www.teachforamerica.org/online/info/index.jsp
See the impact you can have here: http://www.youtube.com/user/teachforamerica#p/u/0/L1h6j3BrF6c and http://www.teachforamerica.org/now/. To learn more about our organizations, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Katherine Kleitsch (kkleitsch@teachforamerica.org)

The Basics of Teach For America:

·  All academic majors and backgrounds accepted
·  Salary ranging from $35,000-$51,000 a year
·  Health Insurance and retirement benefits
·  Americorps Education award of $10,700
·  Loan forbearance and paid interest for two years
·  Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 43 regions
·  All subjects and grade levels including Pre-K, ELL, SpEd, and the Arts
·  Option to receive your certification and/or Masters in Teaching
·  Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their societal impact

UW Human Powered Submarine Recruitment

2011-12-08T08:23:00.001-08:00

The Human Powered Submarine Team is a student run organization that builds, tests and races a human powered submarine. We are looking for some electrical engineers of all class ranks to help develop an electronic control system throughout Winter and Spring quarters. The system incorporates a lot of controls and some embedded, and power concepts. It is also a great opportunity for anyone who likes diving.

Currently the system is being developed with an Arduino microcontroller and an analog joystick as a controller. The joystick will control servo motors that are attached to 4 control fins in the rear of the submarine. One of our more ambitious goals is to develop a gyro based control system in addition to the analog controls. Basically the goal is to have a gyro sense the tilt of the submarine and automatically correct it's orientation.

Work on the team for an EE can include but not limited to:
-Design and testing of the electronic control systems
-Creating a sensor package that includes Force, RPM, Torque that can be logged onto a microSD card
-Design from scratch a gyro/accelerometer based "auto pilot" control system
-Power control for all electronics
-Working with the boost converter circuit created by previous EE for the power. Or developing a new system.

We are looking for some junior and seniors who have experience in controls, embedded, and power to help develop those systems. You would have a very large amount of freedom to develop the system and the times are flexible. If you start a project you would be expected to finish it but since the competition isn't for two years we are flexible with the pace of work.

Freshman and sophomores who would like to do a little work with microcontrollers and who would like to work with simple circuits are also welcome. Anyone who has taken EE215 will have something to do within the electronics group.

The team is based in the ME dept and we have a range of other tasks available if you are interested. Anyone who likes working with their hands will have plenty to do. We do work with composites, CNC manufacturing, and computer aided design (solidworks) among other things. If you would like to contribute to other systems such as the hull or CNC manufacturing or mechanical systems you would be more than welcome to help.

If anyone is interested in joining the team or finding out more, please email the team at uwsub@uw.edu or if you have any questions regarding the electronics email me at atching@uw.edu More info about last year's team and submarine can be found here: http://sites.google.com/site/washingtonhps/home

Summer REU at NSF-DOE Center for Ultra-wide area Resilient Electrical Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT)

2011-12-07T14:00:00.001-08:00

The Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks is conducting a summer REU at the University of Tennessee.

http://curent.utk.edu/education/university-education/reu/

ENGR 202 course - Space Available

2011-12-06T12:59:00.001-08:00

The course - ENGR 202A will focus on diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM): based on academic preparation, engineering learning, access and exposure through in class discussions, and experiential learning through tutoring and mentoring. ENGR 202a will work with The College of Engineering's - MESA (which target diverse students who are aspiring towards degrees in STEM) pre-college programs.

We are targeting diverse UW students who are in STEM related degree programs, but have opened up the program to all students interested since space is available. Please feel free to forward to those who may be interested and a course description is listed below.

Course Description
ENGR 202 is a variable 1-2 (credit/no-credit) course designed to give students practical experience through tutoring/mentoring in MESA's after school program in local high schools. This program creates rich experiences in science, math, and engineering for high school students from underrepresented groups. Readings and discussion will provide context and insight into the complexity of issues for teaching and learning in STEM education.

Seattle MESA website: www.seattlemesa.org WA MESA: www.washingtonmesa.org

Students can contact me directly for add codes and please email me if there are any questions.

Jarman Hauser
*******************
Seattle MESA - UW
Bridge Program Director
LOEW 014C
206-616-7795

2012 NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) - June 17 - August 10, 2012

2011-12-06T10:37:00.001-08:00

The NASA Airborne Science Program invites highly motivated junior andsenior undergraduate and early graduate students to apply for participation in the NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP 2012). SARP provides students with hands-on research experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results and conclusions to peers and others.

Participants will fly onboard the NASA P-3B aircraft where they will assist in the operation of instruments to sample and measure atmospheric gases and to image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands.Along with airborne data collection, students will participate in taking measurements at field sites. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes. Each student will develop his/her own individual research project.

Instrument and flight preparations, and the research flights themselves, will take place at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility, in Palmdale, CA. Post-flight data analysis and interpretation will take
place at the University of California, Irvine. Applicants must have a strong academic background in any of the physical, chemical, or biological sciences, or engineering and an interest in applying their
background to the study of the Earth system. We especially encourage applications from students majoring in Earth, environmental or atmospheric sciences and related disciplines.

SARP participants will receive round-trip travel to California, housing and transportation during the 8-week program, a $3,000 stipend and a $2,500 meals allowance.

Applications received by Jan. 20, 2012 will be considered for early acceptance. The deadline for all applications is *Feb. 10, 2012*.

For more information and to download the program application, visit
http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/SARP2012.html

To watch a video about the 2011 program, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2-jqE43PG0

Specific questions about the program should be directed to
SARP2012@nserc.und.edu <http://SARP2012@nserc.und.edu>.

Roadtrip Nation for STEM students

2011-12-05T09:59:00.001-08:00

This Roadtrip opportunity is for those who want to explore and speak with innovative Leaders in science, engineering, technology, and math - individuals that are using their passions to make an impact in the world. Here are the details:

Anyone between the ages of 17 and 35 can apply at roadtripnation.com/innovation.
Teams of three Roadtrippers will hit the Road in our Green RVs to learn how Leaders in innovation got to where they are today.
Alongside Roadtrip Nation, the teams book and plan their own routes and interview schedules.
Two filmers join the team on the Road to document their experiences, which may be shared on public television.

Included is a flyer that you can print out and pass onto your students to let them know about the opportunity and how to apply. If you have any questions about the Innovation Roadtrip, please feel free to contact me at Lauren@roadtripnation.com.

Elective Option for Graduate Students: INFX 598 Intellectual premises of Information

2011-12-01T15:37:00.001-08:00

INFX 598 Intellectual premises of information
Meets: WF, 130-320
Instructor: Terry Brooks

Description:

Several intellectual assumptions of information architecture and web search invite examination. These assumptions include (1) words in text can be discovered by white-space parsing, (2) text can be indexed automatically, (3) high-frequency words are semantically significant, (4) authors make the best indexers, (5) hyperlink text is a concept symbol, (6) hypertext is a document, and so on.
This seminar examines the intellectual premises of modern information by reading the work of host of eminent information scientists of the twentieth century such as Gerard Salton, Don Swanson, Eugene Garfield, Ted Codd, William Kent, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The intellectual premise of this seminar is that text is opaque, words slippery and meaning obscure. Students will be invited to challenge or support these assertions in a writing project and class presentation

Professional Development for Graduate Student Success--TODAY

2011-12-01T10:40:00.001-08:00

"Open Access Publishing: What is it and Why should I care?"*
Dec 1 from 11:30-12:30 Research Commons, Green Room
The Open Access movement represents a new and rapidly growing publishing paradigm aimed at making publications freely available to everyone through the Internet. This session will describe what it is and its benefits to researchers and the public at large, and provide practical advice on the most promising options for publishing "OA."

*In partnership with the UW libraries
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator, at least 10 days in advance of the event. (206) 543-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452 (TDD); (206) 685-3885 (FAX); access@u.washington.edu<mailto:access@u.washington.edu>

URP Applying to Summer Research Programs Workshops

2011-11-30T08:06:00.001-08:00

Applying to Summer Research Programs Workshop

Wednesday, November 30: 3:30-4:30 (OUGL 220)
Friday, January 6: 2:30-4 (MGH 171)
Thursday, January 12: 3:30-5 (OUGL 220)

Thinking of applying for summer research programs? Come learn how to approach the application process, write the personal statement, ask faculty for letters of recommendation, and get the most out of your summer research experience.
To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/summerprograms.html

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu or come by during our Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30 or Thursdays, 2-4 in MGH 171.

Intel Innovators 100k Awards

2011-11-29T09:00:00.001-08:00

We are excited to introduce you to a new Intel program that helps celebrate and support entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation among 18-24 year-olds - Intel Innovators.

Intel Innovators is a nationwide competition to inspire, discover and award the best game-changing ideas up to $100,000 every month. Intel has gathered an impressive panel of start-up and technology experts from Ron Conway's SV Angel firm, seed investor Betaworks, and Intel Capital to evaluate submissions and select the most promising ideas. But only ideas with the most Facebook votes will get a shot at winning up to $100,000 - no strings attached.

An overview of the Intel Innovators contest along with the Submission Guidelines and FAQ can be found on here:

www.intelinnovators.com

Intel is also partnering with the top entrepreneurship colleges and we're reaching out to help spread the word about Intel Innovators to students. This program will provide a unique opportunity for students to showcase their ideas to a passionate Facebook community of innovation and play an integral role helping and fostering the next big ideas.

Submissions begin November 7th with the program officially launching on December 1st. I appreciate the help in passing the word around! We are also attaching a flyer that you can print and display on campus.

Boren Undergraduate Scholarship information session 11/30/11, 4:30pm, MGH 171

2011-11-28T15:38:00.001-08:00

The UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will be providing one more information session about the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship for undergraduate students to help orient them to the program and application process:

Wednesday, November 30, 4:30-5:20 in MGH 171

The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides up to $20,000 for US undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Most languages are supported, except those of Western Europe.

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. Receipts of this scholarship do incur a government service requirement, which for many students provides a valuable foot in the federal employment door.

Undergraduate applicants must apply through UW to be considered for the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Program. UW's campus deadline for undergraduate applicants at all three campuses is January 11, 2012 for study abroad programs during the 2012-13 academic year. Additional information about UW's application process is available at https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/boren.

Boren Graduate Fellowships are also available for graduate students, details are at http://borenawards.org/boren_fellowship. There is no Boren campus application process at the graduate level; the national deadline for the Boren Graduate Fellowship is January 31, 2012. Helene Obradovich in the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards is the point of contact for graduate students interested in this program (helene@uw.edu).

2012 Amgen Scholars Program Application now Live!

2011-11-28T15:27:00.001-08:00

UW AMGEN SCHOLARS SUMMER PROGRAM

Interested in learning more about science and biotechnology research as a career? The UW Amgen Scholars Program provides a transformative opportunity for some of the nation's top undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in scientific research. For more information, visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen.

The application for the 2012 UW Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program is now live! APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2012.

To learn more about the program, register to attend an upcoming Amgen Scholars Program Information Session: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/info/amgeninfosession.html.

NEXT INFORMATION SESSIONS: Autumn Quarter

--Tuesday, December 6th - 4:00-5:00 pm in MGH 171
--Wednesday, December 14th - 3:30-4:30 pm in MGH 171

Environmental Innovation Speaker Series-Funding Cleantech Innovation, Tues Nov 29, 4:30

2011-11-28T14:14:00.001-08:00

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge - Speaker Series

Join us for a presentation in Mary Gates Hall
Funding Cleantech Innovation

Kirk Van Alstyne, Managing Partner and Co-Founder Evolution Capital Advisors

Lars Johansson, Co-Chairman, Northwest Energy Angels

The most innovative cleantech ideas in the world can do nothing to address our most pressing environmental concerns without the capital to turn them into businesses. Come hear from two very different, very experienced cleantech investors what it takes to get cleantech innovation funded.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Presentation: 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Mary Gates Hall 389

Program in Technology Commercialization Lectures

2011-11-28T11:04:00.001-08:00

Friday December 2
3:30pm to 5:20pm, Room HSB T639

Michael Garrison
presents
Biomedical Business Development

Dr. Michael Garrison is Sr. Business Director, Becton Dickinson Medical Surgical Systems, with Worldwide strategic and operational responsibility for the Hypodermic and Anesthesia businesses. In this role, Dr. Garrison has helped support the US Pandemic Preparedness effort, the One and Only Campaign, CDC, UNICEF and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics to develop safe and reliable drug delivery systems. Dr. Garrison has held positions of increasing responsibility in product development, global marketing, business development and technology assessment at Edwards LifeSciences, Roche Diagnostics, and Cygnus Therapeutics Systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Washington, a MSE in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and a dual BSEE in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke.

Women in EE Social Event, Monday, Dec. 5

2011-11-28T10:35:00.001-08:00

Would you like to get to know other ladies in the EE department,
network, socialize and receive/provide mutual support?

Then we'd like to invite you to an informal get-together for all women
in the EE department (faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate
students!) co-sponsored by the GSA and the EE department.

on
Monday, Dec. 5
12 pm - 1pm
EEB 303

We hope you can join us and are looking forward to meeting all of you!

Space Remaining! - Great 1-Credit Research Exposed Course

2011-11-28T08:09:00.001-08:00

ENROLL IN GEN. ST. 391:Research Exposed!: Approaches to Inquiry
SLN 14008 Section D ! Wednesdays 12:30-1:20 ! OUGL 220 ! 1 credit

Looking for a one-credit course that sheds light upon cutting-edge research at the UW? Research Exposed Lecture Series introduces you to current and exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including how faculty come up with research ideas, what methods they use to explore research questions, and how undergrads can become involved in the knowledge-making process. This 1-credit course is open to all students--no prerequisites required.

For more information, visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/

Questions? Contact the staff of the Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu

Undergraduate Advising Drop-In Hours Week of November 28th

2011-11-23T16:10:00.001-08:00

Tuesday, November 29: 1 - 3 p.m
Wednesday, November 30: 1 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, December 1: 9 - 10 a.m.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - HS STEM Summer Internship Program - Summer 2012

2011-11-23T11:06:00.001-08:00

HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

2012 Summer Internships for Undergraduate Students

10 week research experience; $5000 stipend plus travel expenses

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological/life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences

Projects offered at:

National research laboratories: Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River

DHS laboratories: Transportation Security Laboratory

Other research facilities, including Air Force research Laboratory, Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Locations include: CA, CO, ID, IL, MD, NM, NJ, OH, SC, TN, WA & VA

US citizenship required

Application deadline: January 5, 2012

www.orau.gov/dhsinternships

Administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Electrical Design Engineer Position at GM Nameplate

2011-11-23T09:32:00.001-08:00

Submit resume to:
http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oJY1Vfwn&s=School

GM Nameplate manufactures custom membrane switches, touch screens, elastomeric keypads, circuit board assemblies and electronic value added assemblies - advertised as our INTAQ product lines.

The Electrical Design Engineer's primary responsibility is to analyze customer specifications, end-use application and design, then offer manufacturability options and coordinate the creation of a documentation package complete enough for manufacture. This includes defining the design, schematic layout, specifications, approving the proof and obtaining the customer's approval. This position provides support through the manufacturing processes and over-sees assembly and testing of the first parts. The Design Engineer retains responsibility for the support and maintenance of the product for it's life. Substantial interaction with internal personnel and customers is required. Some travel to trade shows, customer's facilities and to support GM Nameplate's sales effort may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyzes data to determine the feasibility of a product proposal.

Works with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.

Prepares or directs preparation of a product or system layout, detailed drawings and

schematics.

Directs and coordinates the manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.

Plans and develops test programs.

Analyzes test data and reports to determine if a design meets functional and performance

specifications.

Works with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as

required.

Evaluates engineering test results for the development of systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Minimum of 2 years engineering related course work and/or 2 years engineering experience.

4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Enginnering or related field is prefered.

Exceptional communication Skills (both verbal and written.)

Advanced electronic backroud

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Acrobat, Outlook & internet search engines.

Electronic file management skills.

Experience with ProE, Solid Works, Adobe Illustrator is preferred.

Strong attention to detail.

Megan Patterson
e: meg@anothersource.com
p: 206.241.8906 | 120

Happy Thanksgiving from Kaplan - Grad School Test prep discounts and free events

2011-11-22T09:31:00.001-08:00

On behalf of Kaplan Test Prep, I would like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving holiday full of thanks -- and turkey. Because you are a valued partner, we would like to take this opportunity to give your students a sneak peek at our upcoming promotion, which will begin on Black Friday. Starting Friday, students will have the opportunity to receive $200 off* of select Kaplan courses. Anyone interested in beginning their graduate school exam preparation (for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT*) over the next few months should take advantage of this opportunity to save.
Kaplan’s Black Friday - Cyber Monday sale runs from November 25^{th through November 28th}. Kaplan offers personalized learning with adaptive technology, top-rated faculty-by students- and the best guarantentee in the industry: get a higher score or your money back.**
Classes are starting soon in Seattle:
GRE- ERSE11702A, 1/10/12, Seattle Kaplan Center
MCAT- MCSE12305A, 12/5/11, Seattle Kaplan Center
LSAT- LSSE11853, 1/8/12, Northcut Landing
GMAT- GMSE11702, 12/5/11, Seattle Kaplan Center
DAT/OAT- DASE11801, 1/10/11, Seattle Kaplan Center

Classes are also starting live, online via Kaplan’s exclusive Classroom AnywhereTM technology. Students will attend class from anywhere with an internet connection. It’s easy-just sign up, log in, and yoou’re there. To learn more, visitwww.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST .
This special offer ends Monday November 28th, so please share this information with your advisees before they leave for the holiday. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to being a resource for your students as they work to reach their graduate school goals.
P.S. Don't forget our Try Us for Free Events. Students can sit in on one of our classes for free within the next week. For details please go to kaptest.com/tryus
*$200 discount applies to One-on-One, On Site and Classroom Anywhere- Advantage, Extreme, or Advanced testt prep programs for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT and On Demand courses for the MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Excluded from the offer are LSAT, GRE and GMAT On Demand courses and MCAT and LSAT Summer Intensive Programs. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. GRE® is aa registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product. All other test names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with Kaplan. Teacher ratings based on student respponses received from December 6, 2009 - June 6, 2010 **Higher Score Guarantee: Conditions and restrictions apply. For guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg.

Full-time Position – Wind Data Analyst with DNV

2011-11-21T13:50:00.001-08:00

If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about the renewable energy industry then we would like to hear from you.

APPLY TODAY THROUGH HUSKYJOBS by November 30th!

Weare seeking two Data Analysts for our Data Services section in the downtownSeattle, Washington office. In this role you will monitor, collect, summarize,and archive wind data that are generally collected from equipment installed onclients’ meteorological towers. You mayalso support other groups in DNV by conducting various data analyses ifopportunities arise.

DNVRenewables (USA) Inc. (DNV) is a multi-discipline engineering andtechnology consulting firm providing services to clients involved in the energyindustry. Recognized as leaders in the wind energy industry, the firmspecializes in the analysis, design, testing, and management of wind energysystems and projects. Our experience includes both utility-scale andsmall-scale applications of wind energy technologies. DNV combines technicalexpertise, managerial capabilities, and common-sense financial and businessknowledge to provide comprehensive consulting services to assist our clients inmeeting their objectives. To learn more about DNV please visit the followingwebsite: http://www.dnv.com/windenergy

HOW TO APPLY:

Pleasego to www.dnv.com/careers to apply OR applythrough the HuskyJobs website by submitting your resume for the Wind Data Analyst position. BA/BS focus incomputer science, math, statistics, atmospheric science or related fieldrequired.

https://washington-csm.symplicity.com/students/

*Pleasenote - An offer is contingent on a background check and successful drug screen.

Palantir Technologies Scholarship for Women & Minorities

2011-11-21T08:30:00.001-08:00

Palantir Technologies is committed to advancing technology through the use of computer science, engineering and related technical disciplines. The Palantir Technologies scholarship is available for women and minorities who demonstrate outstanding abilities and achievement in their studies. By offering this grant, we hope to assist underrepresented minorities in obtaining their technical degrees and encourage them to make a difference through innovation. Preference will be given to those students who display interest and proficiency in the areas of human-computer symbiosis, data visualization, machine learning, large-scale data analysis, distributed systems, and user experience.

Scholarship award: The recipient will receive a $10,000 grant awarded for the 2012 academic year
Deadline to apply: all applications are due on or before December 31st, 2011 PST

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.palantir.com/scholarship

NASA – Internship opportunities for Students with Disabilities

2011-11-21T08:25:00.003-08:00

NASA is looking to increase the number of students with disabilities pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through our internship programs. We have a two-percent hiring goal. Students can apply for summer internships now! The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2012. They can register for an account and look for internships anytime at the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI): Student On-Line Application for Recruiting interns, fellows and scholars (SOLAR) at http://intern.nasa.gov/ . Summer 2012 internships run for ten weeks from early June through early/mid August. NASA internships are also offered during Spring, Fall and Year Long Sessions.

Please feel free to contact me for more information or help with applying.

Kenneth A. Silberman, Esq.
U.S. Supreme Court, Maryland, & Patent Bars
B.A., M.Eng., J.D.
NASA Engineer & Registered Patent Attorney
Education Office Code 160
NASA/GSFC Mailstop 160
Bldg. 28 Rm. N165
Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA
Voice: (301) 286-9281
Fax: (301) 286-1655
E-mail: kenneth.a.silberman@nasa.gov
Office Location: Building 28 Room W151

Space Technology Graduate Fellowships

2011-11-21T08:25:00.001-08:00

NASA SEEKS SPACE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS

WASHINGTON -- NASA is seeking applications from graduate students for
the agency's second class of Space Technology Research Fellowships.
Applications will be accepted from accredited U.S. universities on
behalf of graduate students interested in performing space technology
research beginning in fall 2012.

The fellowships will sponsor U.S. graduate student researchers who
show significant potential to contribute to NASA's strategic space
technology objectives through their studies. Sponsored by NASA's
Office of the Chief Technologist and the Space Technology Program,
the fellowships' continuing goal is to provide the nation with a
pipeline of highly skilled engineers and technologists to improve
America's technological competitiveness. Fellows will perform
innovative space technology research today while building the skills
necessary to become future technological leaders.

"We're calling for our second round of applications from America's
best and brightest future technology leaders," said Michael Gazarik,
director of the Space Technology Program at NASA Headquarters in
Washington. "Our Space Technology Graduate Fellowships will help
create the next generation of highly skilled workers needed for
NASA's and our nation's technological future, while motivating
careers in science and technology that will lead to sustainable,
high-tech jobs and help America out-innovate the world."

The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 11, 2012. Information
on the fellowships, including how to submit applications, is
available at:

http://go.usa.gov/9SL

To learn more about NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist, the Space
Technology Program and the crosscutting space technology areas of
interest to the agency, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/oct

Summer Research Program in Environmental Health for Undergraduates

2011-11-21T08:10:00.001-08:00

Please share this 2012 summer research opportunity with your students.

Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH REP)
at the University of Washington Seattle

The Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EHREP) is a funded nine week, summer experience for undergraduates with interest in an interdisciplinary field that uses the tools of science to solve human health problems related to the environment. EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading researchers, introduces them to key environmental and occupational health issues while offering research exposure that will help them become competitive for graduate school. Students will work full-time under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will receive a stipend of $5,200.

The program is meant for students underrepresented in the sciences. The deadline for student applications is February 15, 2012.

Program poster: http://depts.washington.edu/ehug/documents/EHREPflier.pdf
Program website: http://www.ehrep.washington.edu

EH REP is made possible by a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Environmental and occupational health is the study of human health in the environment. The field concerns itself with maintaining a safe supply of food and drinking water; discovering the mechanisms of environmentally related diseases; treating and disposing of solid and toxic wastes; reducing air, water, food, and noise pollution; and controlling workplace hazards.

Environmental Innovation Speaker Series- Electricity:Repowering Prosperity PNNL, Tues Nov 22, 4:30

2011-11-18T15:07:00.001-08:00

UW Environmental Innovation Speaker Series - Mary Gates Hall 389

Electricity: Repowering Prosperity

Peter Christensen, Commercialization Manager

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Presentation: 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Mary Gates Hall 389

Undergrad Research in Directed Evolution and Synthetic Biology

2011-11-18T08:58:00.001-08:00

The Klavins lab is looking for an undergraduate student interested in
engineering, computer science, or synthetic biology research. He
or she will participate in the hardware and software implementation of
a novel bioreactor used in directed evolution for synthetic biology.

Initially, student responsibilities will include: running the
bioreactor, assembling components, and writing software. Once
familiarity is gained, responsibilities will be expanded into hardware
design, circuit design, and synthetic gene network design and cloning,
depending on the students interests.

Strong programming skills are preferred in one or more of the
following languages, C, C++, Java, Python.

If interested please send a CV(preferred) or resume, and unofficial
transcript to cnt@u.washington.edu.

Associate Software Support Specialist at Edifecs

2011-11-17T15:29:00.001-08:00

Brief Description

Edifecs’ Associate Product Support Specialiststriage incoming cases and help customers troubleshoot technical problems theyface in using our solutions. The ideal candidate is a quick and motivatedlearner, has the ability to handle interruptions while fluidly switchingbetween several projects, has strong customer service skills, and stronganalytical aptitude. The position requires interaction with customers, salesteam members and the product development team.

Description

Responsibilities

Receive andtriage incoming cases (email, phone, and web)

Providetechnical support to enterprise clients related to technical and operationalaspects of the products, including troubleshooting, CRM system updates, supportcase acknowledgements, provisioning activities, etc

Collaboratewith other Product Support team members.

Deliver aconsistent, responsive and satisfying Customer Experience on each contact

Followstandard operational procedures for case management

Contributeto the administration of our infrastructural systems

Someadministrative work in support of the Product Support team

Continuouslyimprove troubleshooting skills, product expertise, and knowledge on relatedtechnical topics

Meet allquality and productivity performance goals

Requirements

Associatesdegree in a technology related program or equivalent experience in a technicalsupport role

Initiativeis a must; must be hungry to learn new technologies and advance

Familiarityin one or more of the following is a plus: COM, VB, Jscript, Java and Perl C#or VB.Net

Familiaritywith EDI and EDI systems or knowledge of HIPAA a plus

Ability toidentify and clarify problems, set goals and able to resolve issues

Ability towork effectively on multiple tasks

Strongverbal and written communications skills

Excellentorganizational skills; must be detail oriented

Excellentcustomer service and interpersonal skills

Edifecs isan equal-opportunity employer.

Aditi Chaudhuri | Technical Recruiter
http://www.linkedin.com/in/aditichaudhuri
Phone: 425.452.0630 x803 | Mobile 425.577-8865
2600 116th Avenue NE, STE 200, Bellevue, WA 98004
www.edifecs.com | aditi.chaudhuri@edifecs.com

Associate Implementation Consultant at Edifecs

2011-11-17T15:27:00.001-08:00

Brief Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Implementation Consultant assists in thetesting and implementation of Edifecs’ solutions purchased by that client. TheAssociate Implementation Consultant will generally be involved in installing& configuring under the direction of the Technical Project Manager and/orImplementation Consultant/Architect and may do so either at our Bellevue, WAoffices or at client sites. This includes installation of products on clienthardware; configuration and development of programs, tasks and guidelines, andsetup to fully implement an Edifecs solution. Duties can range from deliveringproduct training to new client specific requirements, development anddeployment. The role involves client coordination and communication as well astechnical understanding of Edifecs’ solutions and the transactions that flowthrough this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the coordination / communication with the clientpost-sale to develop an implementation plan for implementing and configuring apurchased Edifecs solution based upon a client’s individual needs.

Install, upgrade and configure Edifecs’ products at clientsite.

Develop custom components / product extensions when requiredduring product implementation.

Under guidance of Project Manager, create user andoperational documentation to support the deployment of products and services atclient sites, including technical requirements, process flow diagrams,deployment and user operation guides.

Coordinate with other Client Services, Product andDevelopment team members to meet development and configuration milestones;develop guidelines, programs, tasks, reports, etc. to meet the client’srequirements.

Provide post- implementation support during the transitionfrom implementation to maintenance.

Provide software and client specific training, and developtraining documentation based on present standards and client needs.

REQUIRED SKILL SET

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or relatedfield

0-2 years experience programming with Java/JavaScript/C++programming, XML, HTML and scripting including DOS bat files, Unix shellscripts.

0-2 years experience in the areas of BPM, BI, Datawarehouse, Information Integration, and Analytics is strongly desired.

Experience in testing and release cycle processes

Experience creating documents including technicalrequirements, process flow diagrams, deployment and user operation guides.

Strong written and verbal presentation skills required

Must be willing to travel as needed – as much as 75%

Must thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, collaborativeenvironment