Application deadline Monday for Environmental Management Certificate

Environmental Management Graduate Certificate - Your Questions Answered

The Environmental Management Graduate Certificate is a credential students can earn while pursuing a Master's or PhD at the University of Washington to help prepare for a career in the environmental field. Each year graduate students from across campus participate in the program enjoying a unique opportunity to work with other students from a wide range of disciplines. A portfolio of projects representing a broad range of issues is compiled and students work with the program director on identifying a suitable project and team.

What do I need to do to earn the certificate?

• Complete 3 core courses in environmental policy; business and the environment; and science application. Students choose from a list of identified courses.
• Complete a 2-quarter team-based project with the guidance of a faculty mentor. Projects begin in autumn quarter and include registration in ENVIR 511 and ENVIR 512.

Are there any admissions requirements?

1.      Students must be matriculated graduate or professional students at UW Seattle.

2.      Prerequisites to starting the program include completion of coursework in each of the following: (a) applied quantitative methods or pure quantitative methods; and (b) social or natural science

Why include students from different departments on teams?
Environmental challenges are complex, and if we are to be successful in solving them, an interdisciplinary approach is imperative.  A diverse group of students add value by bringing the skill set and perspective from their own discipline to the collaborative study in this graduate certificate program.

How will this certificate prepare students for careers?
The certificate program is professionally-focused and students build skills in project and time management, communication, and teamwork. Students earning the EM certificate pursue a wide range of career opportunities from environmental consulting firms to public agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. From recent alumni:

Consultants at firms including EMI Consulting, Cascadia Consulting, EnviroIssues, Triangle Ass.
Financial Analyst at the National Park Service
Directors of Operation at FishChoice, connecting sustainable seafood buyers and sellers
Oil Spill Contingency Plan Specialist for the Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Conservation Coordinator at Center for Natural Lands Management
Environmental Engineer at GeoEngineers Inc.

Who can I talk to learn more?
Students interested in learning more are encouraged to set up an appointment with the adviser, Ana Wieman at wieman@uw.edu. Priority application deadline is February 1, 2016. Second application date: May 2, 2016.   https://envstudies.uw.edu/graduate-students/prospective-students-grad/  Projects begin autumn quarter.

INTEL Graduate Tech Talk

Date:          Wednesday, January 27th 

Time:          6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 

Location:     EEB 303

Come meet representatives Technology Manufacturing Group, gain insight on Design &Technology Solutions, and hear about exciting fulltime and internship opportunities for MS and PhD students in EE, ECE, CE, CS, and Applied Math.

New Master of Applied Bioengineering program

The Master of Applied Bioengineering (MAB) integrates engineering design and entrepreneurship education to address unresolved clinical issues. MAB students will begin their 12-month program with a clinical preceptorship, during which they learn to identify unmet needs. The students will  gain the skills to design marketable solutions in the year-long biodesign series, and the program culminates in a summer.

This year we have a rolling application cycle beginning December 2015 for Autumn 2016 (late August) Admission. The Priority Application Deadline for domestic and international applicants is January 31, 2016. The Final Application Deadline is March 15, 2016. The MAB application materials can be found here.

Competitive candidates will have a B.S. or higher in an engineering, biological, physical or applied scientific discipline, strong academic performance, and academic background aligned with one of our technical concentration areas: Medical Imaging, Molecular Bioengineering and Biomaterials. We also expect students to have some experience in research or design, be self-motivated, and have evidence of good teamwork and communication skills. Qualified domestic and international students are encouraged to apply by the Priority Application Deadline.

More information about the program can be found online here. Please share these materials with Electrical Engineering students who you think would benefit from this Master of Applied Bioengineering program. Any questions can be directed to me, the MAB Academic Counselor at cacharya@uw.edu.

Environmental Management Certificate Program

Graduate students in the Environmental Management Certificate program from across the University collaborate to tackle real-world problems with profound policy, scientific and business ramifications. Students engage in environmental challenges-including energy, climate change, food systems, depletion of natural resources and pollution-and learn to organize collaborative teams to complete a client-based project. Addressing these challenges requires an understanding of diverse disciplines.
The program spans traditional academic boundaries, allowing students to integrate broad perspectives, knowledge, skills and interconnections. Our goal is for students to achieve a coherent view of environmental issues through an interdisciplinary focus on the complex relationships among science, management and policy. Applications are accepted twice each year, usually the first Monday in February and first Monday in May.

The Environmental Management Graduate Certificate program offers students access to the University of Washington's world-class faculty and resources across multiple colleges and schools, including the Evans School of Public Affairs, Foster School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of the Environment.

The EM Certificate program offers students:

• A real-world consulting experience
• A solution-based approach to environmental issues
• Interdisciplinary problem-solving practice
• Skills development in project management, problem solving, communications, and team-building
• Opportunities to develop relationships across an network of graduate students, UW faculty, and potential employers

Eligibility
Students must be matriculated graduate or professional students to be eligible to apply to the Environmental Management Certificate program.

Admission Requirements
Prior to admission, students must have completed a one quarter upper-level or graduate-level course in each of the following:

• Applied quantitative methods (e.g., microeconomics, numerical modeling, applied statistical methods) or pure quantitative methods (e.g., mathematics or statistics);
• Social or natural science.

In addition, strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills are required.
Admission is competitive and students are selected on the basis of their academic preparation, ability, and program fit.

Admission Application Procedures
Applications are due February 4 and May 2, 2016.  To apply for admission, send the following to enviradv@uw.edu:

• Completed Application Form
• Letter of Application
• Resume or CV
• Transcripts

The admissions committee considers all completed applications. Decisions are based on the student's letter of application, academic record and experience, and potential fit with the Keystone Projects.

Edinburgh PhD places in vision, robotics, data science, parallelism

Edinburgh University has 3 Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT)
that would be of interest to computer vision and robotics students.
(See: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/postgraduate/cdts/informatics-cdts)

EPSRC CDT in Robotics and Autonomous Systems -
     including computer vision:
     http://www.edinburgh-robotics.org/programme-information
     http://www.edinburgh-robotics.org/
     10 new PhD places

EPSRC CDT in Data Science -
     includes analysis of datasets (including `big data') that might arise
     from computer vision applications:
     http://datascience.inf.ed.ac.uk/about-course/
     http://datascience.inf.ed.ac.uk/
     10 new PhD places

EPSRC CDT in Pervasive Parallelism -
     investigating approaches to parallelism that could be used
     with big datasets, video, etc:
     http://pervasiveparallelism.inf.ed.ac.uk/
     10 new PhD places

Funding is primarily for UK students, but there is a small amount of funding
for a few outstanding EC or overseas students.

Project for Interdisciplinary Pedagogy pre-doctoral teaching fellowships, 2016-2017: application deadline Jan 29, 2016

Project for Interdisciplinary Pedagogy
School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, University of Washington Bothell
2016-2017 Fellowship Opportunity
Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2016

Overview

The Project for Interdisciplinary Pedagogy (PIP) provides an opportunity for a diverse, highly motivated cohort of 4 to 6 University of Washington doctoral candidates to develop their teaching skills in the context of an integrative interdisciplinary program that spans the arts, humanities, social and natural and sciences. Project fellows will work closely with faculty mentors in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) and create teaching portfolios that include evidence of hands-on experience with various theories and practices of interdisciplinarity and interdisciplinary pedagogy.

Prior to the start of autumn quarter, PIP fellows will participate with their faculty mentors in a day-long workshop focused on interdisciplinarity and interdisciplinary course design and pedagogy. During the autumn, winter, and spring quarters, each fellow will teach one interdisciplinary course (totaling three) in an area related to his or her teaching and research interests, while engaging in quarterly workshops with the other students and faculty in the cohort and continuing to work closely with mentors throughout the year. Further teaching opportunities during the 2016-2017 academic year may also become available.

Award

Project fellows will be compensated at the appropriate annual Graduate Student Service Appointment rate, including tuition waivers, and will receive an additional stipend of $750 for their participation in the early fall and quarterly workshops.

Eligibility

Applicants should be advanced to doctoral candidacy in their academic program at the time of appointment (September 2016) and have at least one year of teaching experience.  We encourage applications from any doctoral student with a serious interest in interdisciplinary pedagogy and research. We also strongly encourage applicants with an interest in the theory and practice of community-based learning and/or service-learning course design.

How to Apply

Please email the following application materials as a SINGLE PDF (please, no zip files) to pipias@uw.edu<mailto:pipias@uw.edu> by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016.

1)      Cover letter of no more than 500 words outlining your pedagogical experience and research interests, and how they prepare you for teaching in the School of IAS at UW Bothell. Please include your name, mailing address, primary telephone, email address, department or program, date of advancement to doctoral candidacy, and advisor's name in the top right corner of your letter.

2)      A two-page curriculum vitae.

3)      A detailed proposal or syllabus for an interdisciplinary course you have taught or would like to teach.

Please also arrange for one letter of support from a UW faculty member familiar with your pedagogy and research. This letter may be written by your advisor, but does not need to be. The letter should be emailed directly to pipias@uw.edu<mailto:pipias@uw.edu> by the recommender with your name in the subject line.

Selection process

Finalists will be interviewed on campus, with notification of acceptance by March 4, 2016.

Further Questions

For more information about IAS: http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/. For information about PIP: http://www.uwb.edu/ias/faculty-and-staff/pip.

If you have questions about PIP, contact the PIP co-directors Linda Watts (lswatts@uw.edu<mailto:lswatts@uw.edu>) or Janelle Silva (jmsilva@uw.edu<mailto:jmsilva@uw.edu>).

Call for Nominations: 2016 Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award

We have an great opportunity to nominate a faculty member who has served as an exemplary mentor to grad students for the 2016 Landolt Distinguis​hed Graduate Mentor Award. If you are interested in nominating an EE faculty member - please let us know at grad@ee.washington.edu. The award includes $5,000 in discretionary funds to support the awardee's scholarly activities. The deadline for nominations is December 18, 2015. Here are some resources to assist you:

Eligibility for the award:

o We are especially interested in generating a diverse group of nominations, including nominations of faculty

members who are women, or from underrepresented minority groups, or with disabilities.

o Eligibility is limited to active members of the graduate faculty who are involved in the supervision of graduate

students. A list of active graduate faculty is available at http://www.grad.washington.edu/gradfac/.

Resources

o Nominators are encouraged to cite specific examples of excellent mentoring by the faculty member.

o Criteria used in evaluating nominees: http://bit.ly/p9TNHc

o UW Graduate School Mentoring Memos and mentoring guides: http://www.grad.washington.edu/mentoring/

o “Nature’s guide for mentors”: http://bit.ly/1qUEo8x

Thriving in Graduate School with Peer Mentoring, Nov. 12th

Thriving in Graduate School with Peer Mentoring
Thursday, November 12, 2015, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
HUB 332, UW Seattle
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188538621483271/

A panel and networking reception for Grads and Professional Students on fostering supportive and meaningful connections among peers. Free light foods and refreshments provided!
This event is organized by Core Programs in the Graduate School, with sponsorship from the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. 

Featured Grad Student Panelists:
Julie Cass - Physics Peer Mentoring Program
Federico Fabbri - Grads Guiding Grads (G3)
Jennifer Lang - School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Peer Mentors
Iris Viveros - Women of Color Collective
Sarah Vorpahl - Women in Chemical Sciences
Ben Wiselogle - Husky United Military Veterans

Accessibility Information:
The HUB’s front entrance is wheelchair accessible. 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 accommodation, contact the Disability services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264/Fax, or email dso@uw.edu.

Event Flyer:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-j5KU31FXwDNGxrOGNjMFJ5MWc/view?usp=sharing

Graduate Certificate in Ethics: Program on Values in Society

The Program on Values in Society (POV) is dedicated to research, teaching, and outreach on ethical issues that arise across the disciplines.  The Program is committed to facilitating the multidisciplinary collaboration that is essential to finding practical and insightful responses to today’s myriad moral problems. The members of the Core Faculty are currently working on a variety of issues, including global climate change and geoengineering; immigration and international justice; and medical practiceand disability rights.

The POV Certificate in Ethics aims to facilitate graduate research in ethics as it arises across the disciplines. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for integrating ethics and ethics scholarship into their chosen field.

The curriculum is designed to accommodate diverse student interests and to facilitate cross-disciplinary conversations and scholarship. The core sequence, VALUES 511
<http://phil.washington.edu/sites/phil/files/documents/pov_511_sample_syllabus.pdf>
-512
<http://phil.washington.edu/sites/phil/files/documents/pov_512_sample_syllabus.pdf>,
provides students with the necessary groundwork for pursuing ethics scholarship as it relates to their field of study. A student’s faculty advisor will be in charge of helping the student select additional courses specifically suited to his or her interests to form a cohesive program of study. These courses range across disciplines. for a sample list of such courses, click here
<http://phil.washington.edu/sites/phil/files/documents/pov_certificate_sample_courses.pdf>
.

This Winter, POV Professor Sara Goering will be offering "Ethics Matters" (PHIL 511), which is one of the courses in the core sequence and counts toward the certificate.

In Spring, Professor Carina Fourie will offer "Ethics in Practice" (PHIL 495) and be running the Capstone Workshop for the Graduate Certificate in Ethics (PHIL 513).

The graduate certificate program is only open to students already enrolled in other graduate degree programs at the University of Washington. Successful completion of the Certificate Program will be noted on official transcripts.

More information about the program's requirements, curriculum, and faculty can be found here <http://phil.washington.edu/graduate-certificate-ethics>. Please feel free to email me (ponvins@uw.edu) with any questions about the program.

ISE Grad School Info Session

Considering Graduate School? 

Want to know about successful application tips and post-undergraduate life? 

Come hear more from a panel of ISE graduate students and professors about application tips and grad student life.

There will be an open-panel discussion and Q&A session.

Link to the event can be found here: www.facebook.com/events/972645242773890
(FREE FOOD Provided)

Who: All Undergraduates, Undergraduates interested in IE
Where: MEB 242 (Mechanical Engineering Building)
When: November 5, 5:30-6:30 PM

Hope to see you all there. Space may be limited so RSVP.

USC Graduate Engineering: Info session at UW

Students interested in graduate study and paid summer research programs in engineering or computer science are invited to join this session.  We welcome students of all levels with backgrounds in engineering, math, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology.  May I ask you to kindly share this information with your students?
Wednesday, November 4
5:30pm-6:30pm
Husky Union Building, (HUB) 214
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usc-graduate-engineering-info-session-university-of-washington-tickets-19290224581
*Refreshments will be served and application fee waivers will be made available to attendees.

Self-Regulated Learning, Reading Group

The Consortium to Promote Reflection in Engineering Education (CPREE) and the newly established Office for the Advancement of Engineering Teaching & Learning (OAET&L) invite you to participate in a reading group on self-regulated learning. 

This group of faculty, staff, and graduate students will meet weekly to discuss chapters from the book, Creating Self-Regulated Learners: Strategies to Strengthen Students' Self-Awareness and Learning Skills (Nilson). A limited number of free copies of the book are available. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30, in the Engineering Annex, Room 242, Oct. 14 through Dec. 02. Snacks will be provided.

This reading group is open to anyone who teaches undergraduates in engineering, science, and math. If you are interested in attending and/or want to learn more about CPREE or OAET&L, please contact Ken Yasuhara at yasuhara@uw.edu.

USC Engineering: Graduate Preview Events

Graduate Engineering Preview Day
October 30, 2015

Students with a background in engineering, math or science are welcome to attend to learn about Master’s degree programs offered by the Viterbi School. A limited number of travel grant stipends are available for highly qualified students.

Learn more and Register at viterbi.usc.edu/mspreview.

Graduate Open House
December 4, 2015

Students with a background in engineering, math or science are welcome to attend to learn about Master’s degree programs offered by the Viterbi School. A limited number of travel grant stipends are available for highly qualified students.

Learn more and Register at viterbi.usc.edu/gradopenhouse.
***Webpage and registration will open on November 2nd.

BS-MS Program Deadline Extension

We have extended the deadline for nominations to our BS-MS combined bachelor and master's degree students to August 15, 2015.

The BS-MS combined degree program provides early acceptance into our highly competitive MSEE program for those students with an orientation towards academic research that wish to take their education to the next level.  The BS-MS selection process is different than our standard graduate admission pathway: 

• Interested students must solicit two nominations from UWEE faculty, one of whom will agree to serve as their research advisor.
• Interested students must demonstrate a cumulative gpa above 3.7 for consideration, be a current UWEE student (Seattle campus only) and have completed through their third year of undergraduate study or 135 quarter credits.

More information about the program, including links to submit nomination packets can be found online, here: http://www.ee.washington.edu/admissions/bs-ms/index.html

Please let us know what questions you may have;  Bryan Crockett and Stephanie Swanson can assist you.

TA Positions Available in Disability Studies

Course: LSJ / CHID / DIS ST 230 Introduction to Disability Studies

Lectures on Mon. & Wed. 10:00-11:20, and quiz sections on Tues. & Thurs.

Date available: Autumn Quarter 2015

Application deadline: Monday, August 3, 2015

General duties:

1.      Attending all lectures.

2.      Leading quiz sections (format will usually be discussion of readings and lecture materials).

3.      Reading all course materials.

4.      Holding office hours and responding to email from students.

5.      Grading all assignments submitted by the students in your quiz sections and maintaining grading records.

6.      Attending regular meetings with the instructor.

7.      Optional: prepare and deliver one or two lectures.

Hiring criteria: Graduate students in any discipline with a background in the academic field of disability studies are encouraged to apply.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience.

How to apply: If you are interested, please send a one page description of your experiences in teaching, research, and disability studies, your curriculum vitae, and the name/contact information for a faculty member who knows your background and skills.  Applications should be sent to Joanne Woiak at jwoiak@u.washington.edu by August 3, 2015.

Application inquiries may be made with: Joanne Woiak, Disability Studies Program, jwoiak@u.washington.edu.

Notes:

These appointments are dependent on final funding allocation.

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For information: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html 

 

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), or dso@u.washington.edu.

Environmental Management Graduate Certificate

The Environmental Management Graduate Certificate is a credential students can earn while pursuing a Master’s or PhD at UW to help prepare for a career in the environmental field.

Earning the certificate gives students unique opportunities:

·        Learning about environmental issues by integrating environmental policy, business, and science.

·        Applying that knowledge on a real-world student consulting project with a government agency, business or nonprofit.

To earn the certificate students:

·        Take 3 core courses in the areas of environmental policy, business, and science; and

·        Complete a team-based 2-quarter project with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

We connect students with a partner organization for their project. Each year a portfolio of projects representing a broad range of issues is compiled and students work with the program director on identifying a suitable project and team.

Graduate students from across the University of Washington campus participate in the program each year providing a unique opportunity to work with students from a wide range of disciplines.

Environmental challenges are complex, and if we are to be successful in solving them, an interdisciplinary approach is imperative.  A diverse group of students add value by bringing the skill set and perspective from their own discipline to the collaborative study in this graduate certificate program.

The Environmental Management Graduate Certificate is professionally-focused and students build skills in project and time management, communication, and teamwork. Students earning the EM certificate pursue a wide range of career opportunities from environmental consulting firms to public agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. From recent alumni:

Consultants at firms including EMI Consulting, Cascadia Consulting, EnviroIssues, Triangle Ass.

Financial Analyst at the National Park Service

Directors of Operation at FishChoice, connecting sustainable seafood buyers and sellers

Oil Spill Contingency Plan Specialist for the Washington State Dept. of Ecology

Conservation Coordinator at Center for Natural Lands Management

Environmental Engineer at GeoEngineers Inc.

The Environmental Management Graduate Certificate broadens the graduate student experience through a unique interdisciplinary learning environment as well as providing a focus for studies to prepare for a career in the environmental field. Students develop professional skills and gain hands-on experience addressing a real-world environmental challenge.

Students interested in learning more can contact the advisor, Ana Wieman at wieman@uw.edu or the program director, Dr. Clare Ryan at cmryan@uw.edu  Our priority application deadline is January 15, 2016. More information is available here: 

http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/graduate_programs/environmental-management-certificate/index.php

Apply Now for AUT15: NEW Project in Phase Change Materials for applications in Memory Devices and beyond

We expect a new project on modeling Phase Change Materials for applications in Memory Devices and beyond to start in Autumn 2015. Graduate students with prior expertise in ab initio modeling may apply. Please contact Prof. Anantram for more info (anant@uw.edu).

BS+MS combined degree program and info session

If you are completing your Junior year this Spring with at least 135 credits and at least a 3.7 GPA, you could be eligible for our new BS+MS combined degree program.  This program provides early acceptance into our MSEE program for those students who are more oriented toward academic research and who are wanting to take their education to the next level.  A key element is establishing a working relationship with an EE faculty member who would advise the MSEE thesis project.  Work on this project can begin during the Senior year as a capstone design project and then continue to be developed into an MSEE thesis in graduate school.  By coordinating the two degrees, this program allows the BSEE program to seamlessly transition into the MSEE program, making the combined program more efficient and requiring fewer quarters to complete.  Some courses taken as an undergraduate can also be applied toward the graduate degree. 

Here is the URL for more complete information on the program: 
http://www.ee.washington.edu/admissions/bs-ms/index.html

If you have interest in this program, we will be holding a question and answer session at 4:00pm, on June 4, in room AE108.  Please feel free to attend if you would like to learn more about this program and its opportunities.

Call for Facilitators: TA/RA Conference on Teaching, Learning & Research

TA/RA Conference on Teaching, Learning and Research
September 21st - 22nd, 2015
Are you an experienced TA or RA looking for professional development opportunities? Apply to facilitate a workshop at the conference!!

The annual TA/RA Conference is designed to help graduate students prepare for their roles and responsibilities as Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Research Assistants (RAs) at the UW. Facilitators will lead workshops on a range of topics and will receive a small stipend.

The Center for Teaching and Learning
TO APPLY, visit: http://www.washington.edu/teaching/programs/ta-ra-conference/information-for-facilitators/
Apply now -- review of applications begins Monday, May 11th.
The Center for Teaching and Learning !100 Gerberding Hall ! taraconf@uw.edu

Graduate Student Experience from MSW student

Greetings Graduate Student!

Below you will find a link to a short, confidential survey on your graduate student experience here at the University of Washington (Seattle). This survey is being administered by Raymonda Reese, a graduate student at the University of Washington-School of Social Work.

If you have any question, please forward them to rcreese@uw.edu.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rcreese/270073

Thank you! Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Raymonda