The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will be offering several scholarship information sessions this week. Sessions will provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application processes.
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award -
Information session: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 120.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Graduate Arts Award enables students or recent alumni with exceptional artistic or creative promise and significant financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution in the US or abroad. Awards can be as much as $50,000 annually. Supported fields include: Art, Performance & Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Music, Radio, TV, Film. Applicants must be undergraduates planning to graduate by fall 2011, or alumni who have graduated within the past 5 years and have not yet begun graduate studies, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better, have significant unmet financial need, and have plans to begin their first graduate studies in fall 2011. UW is able to nominate two students per year to compete for this national award. Campus Deadline: Jan. 10, 2010.
Beinecke Scholarship -
Information session: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 120.
For students graduating between December 2011 and August 2012 with financial need and planning to attend graduate school in arts, humanities or social science fields (professional programs, like Law or Business, are unfortunately not supported). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or U.S. nationals from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated juniors to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The UW is able to nominate one student per year to compete for this national award. Each Beinecke Scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011.
Boren Scholarship -
Information session: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 120.
The Boren Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. students to study abroad. Boren awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. The scholarship provides up to $20,000 for a full academic year, $10,000 per semester or $8,000 for summer (summer only awards are limited to STEM students). All proposed programs must include formal study of an appropriate foreign language. Applicants with an interest in federal work are encouraged to apply and a federal service commitment is required of scholarship recipients. Campus Deadline: Jan. 11, 2011.
Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Undergraduate & Graduate Fellowships -
Information sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2:30-3:20pm, MGH 258 & Wednesday, Dec. 1, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317.
Undergraduate, graduate and professional school students planning to take intensive foreign language courses (in eligible languages) during Summer 2011 or intending to study eligible foreign language and area or international studies during Academic Year 2011-12 are eligible and encouraged to apply. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Campus Deadline: Jan. 18, 2011.
Scholarship 201: Continuing Students - The Search for Undergraduate Scholarships & Graduate Fellowships:
Thursday, Dec. 2, 3:30-4:20pm, MGH 120.
This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.
Public Policy Scholarships -
Information session: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2:00-3:00pm, MGH 120.
The Public Policy Information Session will provide students with information on various programs that offer students intensive summer programs that focus on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Employment Opportunities at American Traction Systems
ATS has the immediate need for the following Engineering positions. These are all permanent, full time positions located at our corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida.
Hardware Design Engineer – Propulsion Systems
Hardware Design Engineer – Power Conversion Systems
Software Design Engineer – Motor Control for Propulsion Applications Using TI TMS320F28 series DSP
System Integration Engineer – Diesel Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Candidates must have experience with successful, on-time projects. Must be self-motivated, independent and willing to do whatever it takes to complete a project in a fast paced, skunkworks environment.
ATS is private, profitable American owned business founded in 1992. ATS is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries, medical benefits and a 401(k) plan for all full time employees.
Please contact Larry Machak for additional information
lmachak@americantraction.com (239) 768-0757
www.americantraction.com
Hardware Design Engineer – Propulsion Systems
Hardware Design Engineer – Power Conversion Systems
Software Design Engineer – Motor Control for Propulsion Applications Using TI TMS320F28 series DSP
System Integration Engineer – Diesel Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Candidates must have experience with successful, on-time projects. Must be self-motivated, independent and willing to do whatever it takes to complete a project in a fast paced, skunkworks environment.
ATS is private, profitable American owned business founded in 1992. ATS is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries, medical benefits and a 401(k) plan for all full time employees.
Please contact Larry Machak for additional information
lmachak@americantraction.com (239) 768-0757
www.americantraction.com
Information Session for HCDE Graduate Programs
Human Centered Design & Engineering is hosting an information session on our new Professional MS program, as well as two graduate certificate programs in Global Technology & Communication and User-Centered Design. Come learn about our graduate coursework in Human-Computer Interaction, Usability, as well as Localization/Globalization.
Our certificate programs can be completed separate of our Professional MS or within these degree programs as formal concentrations. Please join me to learn more about these programs.
What: Information Session for HCDE Graduate Programs
When: Wednesday, December 1st at 6PM
Where: Sieg Hall, room 420
Our certificate programs can be completed separate of our Professional MS or within these degree programs as formal concentrations. Please join me to learn more about these programs.
What: Information Session for HCDE Graduate Programs
When: Wednesday, December 1st at 6PM
Where: Sieg Hall, room 420
Martine Technology Society Internships
The Marine Technology Society is looking for 5+ Student Interns to assist
teacher mentors and middle school student teams in designing and building
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) for the Pacific Northwest Regional ROV
Challenge. The Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) competition is open to
students of all ages, with a major focus on underrepresented middle school
age students. There are 19 regional competitions held all over the US and
Canada, as well as Hong Kong, Russia, Scotland and Iran. Each year the ROV
competition focuses on a new theme in order to expose students and educators
to the many different aspects of the ocean workplace and the scientific and
technological advancements that are taking place. Regardless of the theme,
the competition consists of the following components:
- Underwater mission tasks
- Technical reports
- Engineering presentations
- Poster displays
Students are not only judged on their technical and engineering scores but
also on their teamwork and ability communicate their ideas and experiences.
Our interns will work with the teachers to set up a mutually agreeable
schedule for time in their classroom (or other workplace) between Dec 11,
2010 and May 7, 2011.
Job Qualifications
- Comfortable working with electronics
- Good soldering skills
- Knowledge of basic physics
- Must have a drivers license and own transportation
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be available from 8am - 5pm on Saturday Dec. 11th
Compensation
- $500 Stipend 40 hour minimum
Interviews will take place on Dec. 6-8 and training will take place on Dec.
9th at 6pm in the east high bay of the Ocean Sciences Building ("OCN" on
campus maps).
Please submit questions and resumes to rupan@uw.edu & stahr@uw.edu
Rick Rupan
Outreach Coordinator, Puget Sound Section MTS
Fritz Stahr
Chair, Puget Sound Section MTS
teacher mentors and middle school student teams in designing and building
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) for the Pacific Northwest Regional ROV
Challenge. The Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) competition is open to
students of all ages, with a major focus on underrepresented middle school
age students. There are 19 regional competitions held all over the US and
Canada, as well as Hong Kong, Russia, Scotland and Iran. Each year the ROV
competition focuses on a new theme in order to expose students and educators
to the many different aspects of the ocean workplace and the scientific and
technological advancements that are taking place. Regardless of the theme,
the competition consists of the following components:
- Underwater mission tasks
- Technical reports
- Engineering presentations
- Poster displays
Students are not only judged on their technical and engineering scores but
also on their teamwork and ability communicate their ideas and experiences.
Our interns will work with the teachers to set up a mutually agreeable
schedule for time in their classroom (or other workplace) between Dec 11,
2010 and May 7, 2011.
Job Qualifications
- Comfortable working with electronics
- Good soldering skills
- Knowledge of basic physics
- Must have a drivers license and own transportation
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be available from 8am - 5pm on Saturday Dec. 11th
Compensation
- $500 Stipend 40 hour minimum
Interviews will take place on Dec. 6-8 and training will take place on Dec.
9th at 6pm in the east high bay of the Ocean Sciences Building ("OCN" on
campus maps).
Please submit questions and resumes to rupan@uw.edu & stahr@uw.edu
Rick Rupan
Outreach Coordinator, Puget Sound Section MTS
Fritz Stahr
Chair, Puget Sound Section MTS
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Usability Testers Needed
EARN a $25 gift certificate by participating in a research study on
Amazon.com and influence the future direction of online shopping!
• We are looking for people who would like to take part in a short study
(90 minutes or less) on Amazon.com. Sessions will be held on Friday Nov.
19, Monday Nov. 22, and Tuesday Nov. 23.
• Qualified participates will be invited to the University of Washington
Seattle campus to share their opinions about certain online stores after
completing a few simple and fun web-based tasks. As an incentive,
participants who complete this study will receive a $25 gift certificate.
• Sign up today by filling out our short questionnaire
(https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/denisehb/117059) to see if you
qualify, or email Alena at albenson@uw.edu for more information about
this study. The information and opinions you share are for research
purposes only and will remain strictly confidential.
Amazon.com and influence the future direction of online shopping!
• We are looking for people who would like to take part in a short study
(90 minutes or less) on Amazon.com. Sessions will be held on Friday Nov.
19, Monday Nov. 22, and Tuesday Nov. 23.
• Qualified participates will be invited to the University of Washington
Seattle campus to share their opinions about certain online stores after
completing a few simple and fun web-based tasks. As an incentive,
participants who complete this study will receive a $25 gift certificate.
• Sign up today by filling out our short questionnaire
(https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/denisehb/117059) to see if you
qualify, or email Alena at albenson@uw.edu for more information about
this study. The information and opinions you share are for research
purposes only and will remain strictly confidential.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
$$$ for Prototype! Application Due Dec 12
WE HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU.
If you've got a passion for clean-tech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your engineering 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 will define a clean-tech problem, design and develop the solution, and work together to produce both a prototype (or proof of concept or computer simulation) and a business summary that outlines the market opportunity.
We have $25,000 available for prototype funding. In the Challenge on March 31, 2011, 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.
HOW DO YOU GET FUNDING?
The College of Engineering has provided $25,000 to help teams develop their prototypes. The deadline for funding applications is midnight December 12, 2010! 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. (You cannot pay team members).
We prefer to see requests between $1,500 and $4,500 but will consider both smaller and larger amounts. Funding will be announced by January 4, 2011 and is to be used by March 31, 2011. Any unspent development money must be returned. Who can apply? Any team with at least one engineering student can apply, but the application must be submitted by the engineering student(s). Please note: teams that receive funding agree to participate in the Challenge March 31.
Prototype funding Application
Key Dates for the UW EIC
Prototype Funding Application due December 12
February 17 - Intent to Submit due
March 3 - Business Summary due
March 27 - 1 Page Business Summary and 1 PowerPoint Slide due
March 31 - Challenge pitches and presentations, reception and awards ceremony
Questions?
Pam Tufts, UW Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC)
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ptufts@uw.edu 206.685.3813
WE HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU.
If you've got a passion for clean-tech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your engineering 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 will define a clean-tech problem, design and develop the solution, and work together to produce both a prototype (or proof of concept or computer simulation) and a business summary that outlines the market opportunity.
We have $25,000 available for prototype funding. In the Challenge on March 31, 2011, 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.
HOW DO YOU GET FUNDING?
The College of Engineering has provided $25,000 to help teams develop their prototypes. The deadline for funding applications is midnight December 12, 2010! 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. (You cannot pay team members).
We prefer to see requests between $1,500 and $4,500 but will consider both smaller and larger amounts. Funding will be announced by January 4, 2011 and is to be used by March 31, 2011. Any unspent development money must be returned. Who can apply? Any team with at least one engineering student can apply, but the application must be submitted by the engineering student(s). Please note: teams that receive funding agree to participate in the Challenge March 31.
Prototype funding Application
Key Dates for the UW EIC
Prototype Funding Application due December 12
February 17 - Intent to Submit due
March 3 - Business Summary due
March 27 - 1 Page Business Summary and 1 PowerPoint Slide due
March 31 - Challenge pitches and presentations, reception and awards ceremony
Questions?
Pam Tufts, UW Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC)
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ptufts@uw.edu 206.685.3813
Student Exchange Day Event--Nov. 18
Student Exchange Day--Thursday, November 18, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Mary Gates Hall Commons
The Office of International Programs and Exchanges and the National Student Exchange (NSE) program have created a Student Exchange Day event for UW students to explore their options for studying for a semester or year at one of our partner institutions. A wide array of international and U.S. options will be presented.
Many of these exchanges will be represented by exchange students from our partner universities who are studying at UW this quarter which provides a unique opportunity for students to speak directly with other students. Staff from International Programs and Exchanges and the NSE program will also be available to answer questions about program options and funding.
For a complete list of international universities that will be represented tomorrow click here
For a complete list of NSE participating institutions click here
The Office of International Programs and Exchanges and the National Student Exchange (NSE) program have created a Student Exchange Day event for UW students to explore their options for studying for a semester or year at one of our partner institutions. A wide array of international and U.S. options will be presented.
Many of these exchanges will be represented by exchange students from our partner universities who are studying at UW this quarter which provides a unique opportunity for students to speak directly with other students. Staff from International Programs and Exchanges and the NSE program will also be available to answer questions about program options and funding.
For a complete list of international universities that will be represented tomorrow click here
For a complete list of NSE participating institutions click here
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