Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium would like to invite you to apply for our graduate fellowships. Awardees will receive tuition for Winter OR Spring Quarters, 2011, plus a $5,000 award.
Fellowships are intended to give you a chance to focus primarily on research projects required for your master's or doctoral thesis.
Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- US Citizen
- Washington Resident (paying in-state tuition)
- Pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
- Current TA or RA appointment (this is negotiable and based on your circumstances)
Graduate fellowship applications are available at the following link: http://www.waspacegrant.org/grduate.html
The application deadline is October 18, 2010.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Mary Gates Scholarship Information Sessions THIS WEEK
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship
DEADLINE
Monday, October 18, 5 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
UW Seattle, Mary Gates Hall room 258
Wednesday, October 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
UW Bothell, UW1-361
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (covering both scholarships)
LEADERSHIP APPLICATION WRITING WORKSHOP
(For applicants in the midst of writing their leadership essays.)
Wednesday, October 13, 3:30-5:00 p.m., room 258 Mary Gates Hall
Mary Gates Research Scholarship
DEADLINE
Friday, October 22, 5 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
UW Seattle, Mary Gates Hall room 258
Wednesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
UW Bothell, UW1-361
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (covering both scholarships)
RESEARCH APPLICATION WORKSHOP
(For applicants in the midst of writing their research essays.)
Tuesday, October 12, 4:30-6:00 p.m., room 258 Mary Gates Hall
DEADLINE
Monday, October 18, 5 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
UW Seattle, Mary Gates Hall room 258
Wednesday, October 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
UW Bothell, UW1-361
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (covering both scholarships)
LEADERSHIP APPLICATION WRITING WORKSHOP
(For applicants in the midst of writing their leadership essays.)
Wednesday, October 13, 3:30-5:00 p.m., room 258 Mary Gates Hall
Mary Gates Research Scholarship
DEADLINE
Friday, October 22, 5 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
UW Seattle, Mary Gates Hall room 258
Wednesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
UW Bothell, UW1-361
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (covering both scholarships)
RESEARCH APPLICATION WORKSHOP
(For applicants in the midst of writing their research essays.)
Tuesday, October 12, 4:30-6:00 p.m., room 258 Mary Gates Hall
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Upcoming Student Focus Group: Tuition Statement
The University of Washington's Office of Information Management (http://www.washington.edu/uwit/im/) is seeking student participation and feedback on the tuition statement at UW. We're interested in putting together a few focus group sessions at the beginning of October with students about what works well, what doesn't work at all, and everything in between when it comes to these systems.
When
We are holding 2 sessions. Participants can select the session that best fits their schedule.
· October 27th from 12:00 PM-2:00PM
· October 27th from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where
Both sessions will be held in the UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Ave NE). Specific room location will be shared in advance with participants after they select a date.
Why
Not only will student feedback help modernize and improve existing systems, the responses will be part of building the Kuali Student project (http://student.kuali.org/), which is an initiative to implement "community source" student service systems. This is also an opportunity for students to participate in a research study and make a difference to the UW community.
What
Focus groups are structured conversations with 6 to 8 other people, which often last between one and two hours. There are open-ended questions that are meant to prompt feedback, moderated by one of the project team members to help enable a constructive dialog. Some sessions may have website modification prototypes or current system walkthroughs. Participation is completely voluntary and responses will be kept confidential by the research team.
Who
We are looking for current UW students (undergrad, grad, distance, professional) from as many programs and disciplines to participate in one of these focus groups. The time commitment would be 1 to 2 hours at the beginning of October (must be available to come to the main UW campus in-person), and then ideally be able to participate 2 to 3 hours a month for a few months for follow-up feedback, though this is not required. If you cannot participate in October, but you might be available at another time, please let us know as well.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the team at sisinput@uw.edu. Please feel free to forward this information on to any additional students who may be interested. We are interested in a diverse sampling of students as possible.
When
We are holding 2 sessions. Participants can select the session that best fits their schedule.
· October 27th from 12:00 PM-2:00PM
· October 27th from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where
Both sessions will be held in the UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Ave NE). Specific room location will be shared in advance with participants after they select a date.
Why
Not only will student feedback help modernize and improve existing systems, the responses will be part of building the Kuali Student project (http://student.kuali.org/), which is an initiative to implement "community source" student service systems. This is also an opportunity for students to participate in a research study and make a difference to the UW community.
What
Focus groups are structured conversations with 6 to 8 other people, which often last between one and two hours. There are open-ended questions that are meant to prompt feedback, moderated by one of the project team members to help enable a constructive dialog. Some sessions may have website modification prototypes or current system walkthroughs. Participation is completely voluntary and responses will be kept confidential by the research team.
Who
We are looking for current UW students (undergrad, grad, distance, professional) from as many programs and disciplines to participate in one of these focus groups. The time commitment would be 1 to 2 hours at the beginning of October (must be available to come to the main UW campus in-person), and then ideally be able to participate 2 to 3 hours a month for a few months for follow-up feedback, though this is not required. If you cannot participate in October, but you might be available at another time, please let us know as well.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the team at sisinput@uw.edu. Please feel free to forward this information on to any additional students who may be interested. We are interested in a diverse sampling of students as possible.
Teach for America Info Session
UW Info Session
Thursday, October 14th @ 4:00 PM
SMITH 120
Sign up here for an email/text reminder!
Ask your questions to two Teach For America alumni: Justin Yan - Charlotte '07, Recruitment Director for Teach For America, and Stephanie Lin – Bay Area '07, Med Student, UW Medical School.
50% of students in low-income communities will graduate high school by age 18. Those who do graduate will perform on average at an eighth-grade level. You can change this.
Benefits include:
To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Justin Yan at justin.yan@teachforamerica.org, Maggie Harlow at harlowm@u.washington.edu, Charmi Ajmera at cajmera@uw.edu, and Brittney Patterson at patteb@u.washington.edu.
Thursday, October 14th @ 4:00 PM
SMITH 120
Sign up here for an email/text reminder!
Ask your questions to two Teach For America alumni: Justin Yan - Charlotte '07, Recruitment Director for Teach For America, and Stephanie Lin – Bay Area '07, Med Student, UW Medical School.
50% of students in low-income communities will graduate high school by age 18. Those who do graduate will perform on average at an eighth-grade level. You can change this.
Benefits include:
To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Justin Yan at justin.yan@teachforamerica.org, Maggie Harlow at harlowm@u.washington.edu, Charmi Ajmera at cajmera@uw.edu, and Brittney Patterson at patteb@u.washington.edu.
Center for Experiental Learning Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Information
(1) Register for Gen. Studies 391: Research Exposed!: Approaches to Inquiry
SLN 14266 Section D ! Wednesdays 12:30-1:20 ! OUGL 220 ! 1 credit !
Public Welcome!!!
Looking for a one-credit course that sheds light upon cutting-edge
research at the UW? Research Exposed 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/index.html
and
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn10.html
for a complete list of autumn quarter speakers. There are still a few
spots left!
(2) URP INFORMATION SESSIONS & ADVISING: Getting ready to start research?
The Undergraduate Research Program information sessions let you know how
to get started on your search and help you identify resources available
for the undergraduate researcher. To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html
Autumn Quarter Information Sessions:
* Friday, October 08, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
* Thursday, October 14, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
* Friday, October 15, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Need a little more assistance? After attending an information session,
come in for one-on-one advising. Autumn Quarter URP Advising hours are
Thursdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-1pm or you may email us at urp@uw.edu
to set up an appointment.
(3) FIND RESEARCH POSITIONS
Get involved in Research! We currently have many NEW research
opportunities posted from various disciplines and NEW & IMPROVED keyword
search capabilities. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/atuw.html to start your
search now!
We have highlighted a few here:
=> $$ PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES with Northwest Fisheries (Apply by
this Friday, October 8)
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=857
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=858
=> Activating the Brain with Light
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=887
=> Immigration, Culture, and Health
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=886
=> NSF REU Research Fellowships at Friday Harbor Laboratories
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=877
=> Leadership, influence, and persuasion in organizations
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=884
=> Control of the YogaBot
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=881
(4) CONFERENCES: Share your work!
=> Posters on the Hill: The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will
host its 15th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill.
Abstracts from a range of disciplines (Arts and Humanities, Biology,
Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science,
Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences) are invited to
participate. In order to ensure proper review of applications, the above
are the only disciplines that may apply. Should your research be
inter-disciplinary, please select the division that most closely
describes your research. Abstract submissions will only be accepted by
using the on-line submission form. For more information, and the link to
submit an application, please visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html
Please note that the University of Washington is an institutional member
of CUR, a requirement to submit an application.
Complete applications (the electronic application and the electronic
recommendation letter) are due November 15, 2010.
For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit
http://www.cur.org/postersession.html
=> If accepted to present at a conference, don't forget to apply for an
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award to help with your
expenses. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/urcta.html for details
and application.
For a list of additional conferences and submission deadlines, visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/conferences.html.
(5) $$$ FUNDING $$$
=> Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships
available to enhance the educational experiences of students in all
majors who are engaged in research with faculty. Autumn quarter deadline
to apply is October 22, 2010 by 5pm. To learn more about the scholarship
attend information sessions, visit: http://exp.washington.edu/mge/
=> NIH Student Information Session, Tomorrow/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2:30-4
p.m. in Mary Gates Hall 191A (Gateway Center Conference Room)
Dr. Wendy Fibison, Director for the Office of Training & Diversity at
the National Institutes of Health, will be visiting our campus from DC
to talk to students about:
1) The INRO (Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities). Application
deadline for INRO is October 15th.
2) Undergraduate and Postbaccalaurate Research Training
Opportunities available through the NIH.
Please RSVP -- https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/112551
(6) Mark your Calendars! The 14th ANNUAL UW UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM will be on Friday, MAY 20, 2011. Deadline to apply to present
your research will be February 21, 2010 by 5pm. Present! Volunteer! Attend!
SLN 14266 Section D ! Wednesdays 12:30-1:20 ! OUGL 220 ! 1 credit !
Public Welcome!!!
Looking for a one-credit course that sheds light upon cutting-edge
research at the UW? Research Exposed 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/index.html
and
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn10.html
for a complete list of autumn quarter speakers. There are still a few
spots left!
(2) URP INFORMATION SESSIONS & ADVISING: Getting ready to start research?
The Undergraduate Research Program information sessions let you know how
to get started on your search and help you identify resources available
for the undergraduate researcher. To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html
Autumn Quarter Information Sessions:
* Friday, October 08, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
* Thursday, October 14, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
* Friday, October 15, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Need a little more assistance? After attending an information session,
come in for one-on-one advising. Autumn Quarter URP Advising hours are
Thursdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-1pm or you may email us at urp@uw.edu
to set up an appointment.
(3) FIND RESEARCH POSITIONS
Get involved in Research! We currently have many NEW research
opportunities posted from various disciplines and NEW & IMPROVED keyword
search capabilities. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/atuw.html to start your
search now!
We have highlighted a few here:
=> $$ PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES with Northwest Fisheries (Apply by
this Friday, October 8)
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=857
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=858
=> Activating the Brain with Light
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=887
=> Immigration, Culture, and Health
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=886
=> NSF REU Research Fellowships at Friday Harbor Laboratories
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=877
=> Leadership, influence, and persuasion in organizations
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=884
=> Control of the YogaBot
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=881
(4) CONFERENCES: Share your work!
=> Posters on the Hill: The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will
host its 15th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill.
Abstracts from a range of disciplines (Arts and Humanities, Biology,
Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science,
Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences) are invited to
participate. In order to ensure proper review of applications, the above
are the only disciplines that may apply. Should your research be
inter-disciplinary, please select the division that most closely
describes your research. Abstract submissions will only be accepted by
using the on-line submission form. For more information, and the link to
submit an application, please visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html
Please note that the University of Washington is an institutional member
of CUR, a requirement to submit an application.
Complete applications (the electronic application and the electronic
recommendation letter) are due November 15, 2010.
For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit
http://www.cur.org/postersession.html
=> If accepted to present at a conference, don't forget to apply for an
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award to help with your
expenses. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/urcta.html for details
and application.
For a list of additional conferences and submission deadlines, visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/conferences.html.
(5) $$$ FUNDING $$$
=> Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships
available to enhance the educational experiences of students in all
majors who are engaged in research with faculty. Autumn quarter deadline
to apply is October 22, 2010 by 5pm. To learn more about the scholarship
attend information sessions, visit: http://exp.washington.edu/mge/
=> NIH Student Information Session, Tomorrow/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2:30-4
p.m. in Mary Gates Hall 191A (Gateway Center Conference Room)
Dr. Wendy Fibison, Director for the Office of Training & Diversity at
the National Institutes of Health, will be visiting our campus from DC
to talk to students about:
1) The INRO (Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities). Application
deadline for INRO is October 15th.
2) Undergraduate and Postbaccalaurate Research Training
Opportunities available through the NIH.
Please RSVP -- https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/112551
(6) Mark your Calendars! The 14th ANNUAL UW UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM will be on Friday, MAY 20, 2011. Deadline to apply to present
your research will be February 21, 2010 by 5pm. Present! Volunteer! Attend!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Participating in a Assessing Muscle Fatigue Using Electrical Stimulation at the University of Washington
Currently, a study is being conducted at the University of Washington in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences assessing muscle fatigue associated with computer use by using electrical stimulation. We would like to invite you to participate in the study. The study is expected to last about 1-2 hours on the orientation day and 8 hours for the following four days. If you do decide to participate, you will be compensated $15/hr for your time.
During this study, we will attach surface electrodes to your forearm. On the orientation day, we will introduce you to the electrical stimulation methods and the overall protocols. On the control day, you will be asked to rest for the whole eight hours. On each day of the four experimental days, you will be asked to perform four 75-min specific tasks using a keyboard and mouse with three breaks: a 15-min morning and afternoon break, and 30-min lunch break, respectively. Between the tasks, electrical simulation and questionnaires will be use to assess your muscle fatigue. The electrical stimulation may cause discomfort, similar to “pins and needles,” tingling, or a sharp feeling like bumping the funny bone on your elbow. During the testing sessions you may watch movies or read, but you must not engage in any physical activity using your testing hand (i.e. using the computer, playing video games, talking on a cell phone, etc.).
Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are 21 - 38 years old, right-handed and free of upper extremity injury, you are eligible for participation. If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact us by phone or e-mail and include the following information:
Dominant hand: Right ___ Left ___ Ambidextrous___
Age:
History of upper-extremity disorders? Yes ___ No ____
Contact information is provided below.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent by e-mail.
Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim
University of Washington
Industrial and Systems Engineering
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100; Seattle, WA 98105
E-mail: jhkim01@uw.edu
Phone: (206)-543-4544
During this study, we will attach surface electrodes to your forearm. On the orientation day, we will introduce you to the electrical stimulation methods and the overall protocols. On the control day, you will be asked to rest for the whole eight hours. On each day of the four experimental days, you will be asked to perform four 75-min specific tasks using a keyboard and mouse with three breaks: a 15-min morning and afternoon break, and 30-min lunch break, respectively. Between the tasks, electrical simulation and questionnaires will be use to assess your muscle fatigue. The electrical stimulation may cause discomfort, similar to “pins and needles,” tingling, or a sharp feeling like bumping the funny bone on your elbow. During the testing sessions you may watch movies or read, but you must not engage in any physical activity using your testing hand (i.e. using the computer, playing video games, talking on a cell phone, etc.).
Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are 21 - 38 years old, right-handed and free of upper extremity injury, you are eligible for participation. If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact us by phone or e-mail and include the following information:
Dominant hand: Right ___ Left ___ Ambidextrous___
Age:
History of upper-extremity disorders? Yes ___ No ____
Contact information is provided below.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent by e-mail.
Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim
University of Washington
Industrial and Systems Engineering
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100; Seattle, WA 98105
E-mail: jhkim01@uw.edu
Phone: (206)-543-4544
2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition
We are excited to announce that entry to the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition is open! I hope you will share this opportunity with those you think will be interested.
The University of Texas at Austin and Dell are searching for student social entrepreneurs to dream up ingenious ideas to change the world. College students worldwide are invited to enter the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition for a chance to win $50,000 to turn their ideas into a new business or nonprofit with a mission to change lives for the better.
The deadline to enter is February 14, 2011. Students can submit their ideas online at
http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com.
Along with students, the public is invited to comment on, vote for and discuss the ideas in the online community forum.
The RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded more than $200,000 in prizes to student social entrepreneurs since the introduction of the Social Innovation Competition in 2006.
Please let me know if you'd like materials to pass out to your students, and I'd be happy to send some along.
http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com
http://twitter.com/dellsocialinnov
http://www.facebook.com/DellSocialInnovation
The University of Texas at Austin and Dell are searching for student social entrepreneurs to dream up ingenious ideas to change the world. College students worldwide are invited to enter the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition for a chance to win $50,000 to turn their ideas into a new business or nonprofit with a mission to change lives for the better.
The deadline to enter is February 14, 2011. Students can submit their ideas online at
http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com.
Along with students, the public is invited to comment on, vote for and discuss the ideas in the online community forum.
The RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded more than $200,000 in prizes to student social entrepreneurs since the introduction of the Social Innovation Competition in 2006.
Please let me know if you'd like materials to pass out to your students, and I'd be happy to send some along.
http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com
http://twitter.com/dellsocialinnov
http://www.facebook.com/DellSocialInnovation
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