Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Study Abroad Fair--Wed, Oct 27, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Mary Gates Hall Commons
We are excited to welcome visitors from our exchange partner universities in Asia, Europe and Africa and hope that you will visit the fair to learn more about these unique and affordable study abroad opportunities. More than 20 UW academic departments will also be present to showcase their UW faculty-led programs.
Concurrent workshops will be held in Mary Gates Hall 258:
11 a.m. Study Abroad 101
Noon Study, Work and Scholarship Opportunities in Japan
1 p.m. Funding your Study Abroad
GSA Honors Admissions Reader position
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS ADMISSIONS REVIEW READERS
Req #: 68615
Department: UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: 211 Mary Gates Hall
Posting Date: 10/08/2010
Closing Info: Closes On 10/22/2010
Salary: Tuition plus standard salary—-salary is commensurate with student standing.
Union Position: Yes
This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University Honors Program provides a special learning context for high-achieving students looking for a rigorous, enhanced educational experience. Bringing selected faculty into close contact with dedicated students in an atmosphere of small, challenging classes allows the Honors Program to combine the intimacy of a small, interdisciplinary liberal arts college with the strengths of an excellent public research university.
The University Honors Program is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during Winter Quarter 2011. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with higher education professionals in the review of undergraduate applications to the Honors Program for admittance Autumn Quarter 2011. Multiple positions available!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Readers will assess freshman Honors Program applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors. Applications are assessed by two readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Honors Program staff readers, based on holistic assessments.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: December 16, 2010 – March 15, 2011. Candidate must be available for one three-hour weekday training sometime during December 16-17. Please note.
HOURS: Approximately 20 hours per week, half of which must be completed in the Honors Program office, during set Honors Admission reading sessions, sometime between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays (exact dates/time TBD). The other half may be flexible hours, to be completed remotely via an online reading system.
SALARY: Tuition plus standard salary commensurate with student standing. http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 22, 2010
NOTIFICATION/ACCEPTANCE DATES: We will notify those accepted for the positions by November 5, 2010.
Requirements:
Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2011.
Students enrolled in graduate programs that are fee-based or self-sustaining are welcome to apply, but will not be eligible to receive tuition, and under no circumstance will tuition be provided.
Ability to read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately and work independently for hours at a time; be sensitive to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage. Must be able to read at least 100 applications per week.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Previous participation or direct affiliation with the UW Honors Program or other undergraduate honors programs demonstrating a practical understanding of the program's mission and values.
Condition of Employment:
Apply through UWHires.
In addition to a resume, and in lieu of a traditional cover letter, applicants must submit a letter addressing the following questions in 450 words or less:
Question 1: Your assignment is to select a strong, engaged, and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington Honors Program. What is the meaning of “strong, engaged, and diverse?” What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications and why?
Question 2: How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours? Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinions in reviewing for admission to a public university? Regardless of your answer, whether yes or no, please give an example to illustrate your decision.
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html
Please note that your application will not be reviewed and you will not be considered for this position until the cover letter assessment is complete.
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing a Cover Letter assessment and an on-line Employment Eligibility assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
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 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Kaplan's Practice Test
Saturday, October 23rd
Seattle Kaplan Center
Take a FREE Practice GMAT online at www.kaptest.com/practice
On Saturday, October 23rd, Kaplan is holding a FREE opportunity for students to take a practice GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT. The event will be held at the Seattle Kaplan Center (4216 University Way NE). It is open to anyone who would like to take a practice test, even if you are not a current student.
Each test will last up to 3 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. After the test, one of our amazing instructors will give a short workshop on test-taking strategies and answer questions.
This is a great opportunity for students to see how they might score on the real thing, and also to get an idea of the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. The tests will be scored and returned to the students that same day with computerized feedback about their individual performance on the test.
**To sign up for the event, you just need to log onto the University of Washington Practice Test website at http://www.myfreepracticetest.com**
Before the event, we will send you an e-mail confirming your registration and providing you with instructions for checking in on Saturday.
Again, this is a completely FREE event and a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to grad, law, med, dental, optometry, or pharmacy school in the next few years! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
For those of you applying to business school and taking the GMAT, remember that Free Live Online practice GMAT tests are offered several times a week at www.kaptest.com/practice .
See you at the Practice Test on October 23rd!
Puget Sound Energy Position for Recent Graduate
At Puget Sound Energy (PSE) we have a long tradition of service, and an exciting and innovative future ahead!
Consider PSE for the next step in your career.
Senior Engineer or Below (DOE) # 4221
Substation Engineering Controls Group
PSE is looking for a senior engineer who has prior experience in substation controls engineering applied to transmission, distribution, and generation systems within a combined electric/gas utility environment.
The Senior Engineer will be responsible to perform advanced engineering design and analyses to support construction, operation and maintenance activities associated with control systems for substations, SCADA, and automated T&D systems. Types of work will include preparation of controls design drawings (schematic and wiring diagrams), calculations for determining correct capacity of storage batteries, preparation of detailed cost estimates, material lists, plans for construction and renovation of substation facilities. The senior engineer will work closely with the System Protection engineering group and others on the project team in order to ensure accurate and timely work products. The senior engineer may be used to oversee the work of junior members of the group and support the continued development of PSE’s engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others. This position allows you to exercise considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment. Typical assignments are broad in scope, and may be composed of interrelated elements within and outside of the employees’ core area of expertise. This position will also be called upon to support emergency response operations when needed from the department.
This is an excellent opportunity to join PSE! PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan, a generous paid time off package, and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Demonstrated experience as a Senior Engineer (5 to 7+ years) with competence in the controls engineering discipline.
- Experience in preparation of control equipment specification, meter/relay one line diagrams, design review, analysis of electrical systems and operations.
- Ability to apply engineering economic principles and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
- Demonstrated effective communications, both verbal and written.
- Familiarity with MS Office/basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated leadership through effective participation within department and project team environments.
Desired:
- State of Washington Professional Engineer’s License.
- Broad knowledge of industry standards/best practices, leading edge technological developments, and field engineering practices.
- A basic knowledge of electrical power system relay protection principles.
- Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project engineering skills.
- Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling
This position will be filled as an Engineer or Associate Engineer depending upon the qualifications of the selected applicant.
PSE offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. PSE is an Equal Opportunity employer.
We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online at www.PSE.com/careers.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Co-op Jobs for EE Students
Software Developer Co-op (Internship) | Clearwater Analytics
Boise,Idaho
GE Aviation - Systems Technical Co-op (Intern) | General Electric
Kent,Washington
Engineering Drawing Verification Co-op (Part-time) | Boeing Company
Everett,Washington
Co-op Electrical Engineering | Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Everett,Washington
Hardware Test Engineer Co-op | Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose,California | Research Triangle Park,North Carolina | Ottawa,Ontario
Software Test Co-op (Linux Systems Administrator) | Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose,California
Free Hands-on Introduction to Industrial Measurements and Control Systems Featuring LabVIEW and CompactRIO
Where?
University of Washington
Mueller Hall
Room 170
In Front of Roberts Hall at the Corner of Stevens Way and Mason Road
Seattle, WA 98195
For Map please visit - http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?MUE
Who can attend? University of Washington Professors, Faculty, Staff and Students interested in learning the fundamentals of Industrial Measurements and Control Systems Featuring LabVIEW and CompactRIO. This is a free session with seats available on a first-come-first-served basis.
How to register for this event? Visit the following link and click on register now to get a seat in the session since seating is limited –
http://sine.ni.com/nievents/app/offering/p/offeringId/615799/site/nic/country/us/lang/en
Join us for an exciting hands-on introduction to Industrial Measurements and Control Featuring LabVIEW and CompactRIO offered by National Instruments engineers here on the UW campus! LabVIEW is used everywhere on campus, including numerous classrooms and research projects, as well as in research labs and by numerous companies around the world. This is a good opportunity to get free, hands-on experience with the environment used heavily for data acquisition, signal processing, controls, and various instrumentation needs across UW and in the industry.
Topics covered in this 3 hour hands-on session include:
• See how you can use LabVIEW to ddesign control systems with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), real-time operating systems, and industrial I/O
• Learn hhow to develop LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA applications for better code reuse and easier debugging
• Use high-level graaphical programming to design your own custom reconfigurable FPGA hardware
• Conduct hands-on exercises with NI CompactRIO, iincluding data flow and parallelism, and network communication
• See hhow you can use LabVIEW FPGA for motion control, custom digital communication, and system timing and synchronization applications
Where do I download LabVIEW from? Visit - www.washington.edu/uware and search for "LabVIEW" or the link below
http://elms10.e-academy.com/uware/index.cfm?loc=estore/soft_browse/listing&ID_Product=800&name=labview&parentID=112
Seating is limited to 24, so we recommend registering only if you are sure to attend. Please forward this invite to University of Washington Faculty, Professors, Staff and Students who might be interested. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Engineering Interns Seattle City Light
Anticipated Start: Fall quarter 2010
Application Deadline: 4pm, Tuesday, October 26, 2010
www.seattle.gov/jobs/internships.asp
The internship program is designed to provide qualified candidates with meaningful work experience to supplement and enhance their academic programs. In return, the City derives the full benefit of the students' capabilities to assist in normal work activities and/or with special projects and events. Additionally, internships enable students to establish effective working relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to their future career development.
Types of internships
The number, level and content of internships vary each year. Most internships are scheduled for part-time work during the school year and full-time in the summer. Some internships are paid while others are unpaid and will be clearly listed in the description. The rates for the paid positions are based on the academic level of the student - Cooperative Education Intern (undergraduate level) and Municipal Government Intern (graduate level). Deadlines for applications are indicated in the posting.
Eligibility
Students will be considered for internships at the City of Seattle consistent with specific qualifications described in the internship listing.
Qualified interns are also:
* Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree and in good standing at their college or university. Students must retain their status until the end of the internship. In some cases, students may be enrolled in technical, certificate programs in particular fields relevant to the City's business objectives. Students may work full-time during the summer without being enrolled; however they must be returning to school and pre-registered for the fall term.
* AND
* Considering a profession related to some aspect of the City's business objectives. Generally, interns should be advanced enough in their educational programs to have begun taking courses in a field related to their work at the City. However, in some cases previous work experience or education may substitute for their current academic program of study.
How to Apply
All internship positions are available on the Temporary and Student Internship Opportunities page. You may submit your application only when there are open student internship positions posted.