OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:
Honors Program International Direct Exchange Opportunities – APPLICATION DEADLINE ~ September 5th
The Honors Program facilitates three unique direct exchange programs which permit you to pay your UW home tuition, yet study abroad!
You are not required to be an Honors Program student to participate.
* Universidad de San Andrés: Buenos Aires, Argentina (instruction in Spanish)
* University College Utrecht: Utrecht, The Netherlands (instruction in English)
* University College Maastricht: Utrecht, The Netherlands (instruction in English)
Now is the time to set up an appointment to get your questions answered if:
*You are seeking to better understand the difference between all other study abroad opportunities and the unique experience a direct exchange provides
*You want to learn more about the specific exchange programs we offer
*You want to learn how these opportunities may impact and support your Honors experience and requirements
*You want more information about the application & selection process
If you already know you want to participate, please proceed to the application:
Honors Direct Exchange Application
Application deadline for spring semester study is September 5, 2011
For more information, or to setup an appointment, contact Wendy Durant @ wdurant@uw.edu
Thursday, August 18, 2011
NASA Opportunities
1.) SSEP Mission 1 to ISS: Immediate Opportunity For Grade 5-16 Student
Research Aboard ISS through Local Experiment Design Competitions
CRITICAL DEADLINE: all participating communities must be aboard by September
15, 2011
The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE), in
partnership with NanoRacks, LLC, announces an immediate opportunity for
communities across the U.S. to participate in the first Student Spaceflight
Experiments Program (SSEP) mission to America’s National Laboratory in space
- the International Space Station (ISS). The program is also open to ISS
partner nations.
Each participating community will be provided an experiment slot in a real
microgravity research mini-laboratory scheduled to fly on the International
Space Station (ISS) from March 30 to May 16, 2012. An experiment design
competition in each community—engaging typically 300 to 1,000
students—allows student teams to design real experiments vying for their
community’s reserved experiment slot on ISS. Additional SSEP programming
leverages the experiment design competition to engage the community, embracing
a Learning Community Model for STEM education.
SSEP missions on STS-134 (Shuttle Endeavour) and STS-135 (Shuttle Atlantis)
have recently been completed, with 1,027 student team proposals received, and
27 SSEP experiments selected and flown—representing the 27 communities that
participated in SSEP on the Space Shuttle.
Go to SSEP Mission 1 to ISS National Announcement of Opportunity
Link:
http://ssep.ncesse.org/2011/07/immediate-historic-opportunity-for-schools-student-spaceflight-experiments-program-mission-1-to-the-international-space-station/
The SSEP on-orbit research opportunity is enabled through NanoRacks LLC, which
is working in partnership with NASA under a Space Act Agreement as part of the
utilization of the International Space Station as a National Laboratory.
2.) We are pleased that the FAA is continuing to offer a Design Competition for Universities for the 2011 2012 academic year! The Competition has added new design categories in each challenge area
and retained many previous categories as well.The Competition guidelines and many resources are posted at the Competition website:
Competition guidelines and full details are available at:
http://faadesigncompetition.odu.edu
The broad challenge categories of Airport Operations and Maintenance, Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions, Airport Environmental Interactions and Airport Management and Planning embrace many engineering, science, information technology, psychology and management disciplines. The
Competition is again open to individual and student teams at U.S. colleges and universities (both undergraduate and graduate) working under the
mentorship of a faculty advisor. Winners can earn substantial cash awards and first place winners have the opportunity and travel funds to present their design
at a national aviation event in summer 2012 and at one other professional meeting related to their winning design. A notice of intent is strongly encouraged.
Research Aboard ISS through Local Experiment Design Competitions
CRITICAL DEADLINE: all participating communities must be aboard by September
15, 2011
The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE), in
partnership with NanoRacks, LLC, announces an immediate opportunity for
communities across the U.S. to participate in the first Student Spaceflight
Experiments Program (SSEP) mission to America’s National Laboratory in space
- the International Space Station (ISS). The program is also open to ISS
partner nations.
Each participating community will be provided an experiment slot in a real
microgravity research mini-laboratory scheduled to fly on the International
Space Station (ISS) from March 30 to May 16, 2012. An experiment design
competition in each community—engaging typically 300 to 1,000
students—allows student teams to design real experiments vying for their
community’s reserved experiment slot on ISS. Additional SSEP programming
leverages the experiment design competition to engage the community, embracing
a Learning Community Model for STEM education.
SSEP missions on STS-134 (Shuttle Endeavour) and STS-135 (Shuttle Atlantis)
have recently been completed, with 1,027 student team proposals received, and
27 SSEP experiments selected and flown—representing the 27 communities that
participated in SSEP on the Space Shuttle.
Go to SSEP Mission 1 to ISS National Announcement of Opportunity
Link:
http://ssep.ncesse.org/2011/07/immediate-historic-opportunity-for-schools-student-spaceflight-experiments-program-mission-1-to-the-international-space-station/
The SSEP on-orbit research opportunity is enabled through NanoRacks LLC, which
is working in partnership with NASA under a Space Act Agreement as part of the
utilization of the International Space Station as a National Laboratory.
2.) We are pleased that the FAA is continuing to offer a Design Competition for Universities for the 2011 2012 academic year! The Competition has added new design categories in each challenge area
and retained many previous categories as well.The Competition guidelines and many resources are posted at the Competition website:
Competition guidelines and full details are available at:
http://faadesigncompetition.odu.edu
The broad challenge categories of Airport Operations and Maintenance, Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions, Airport Environmental Interactions and Airport Management and Planning embrace many engineering, science, information technology, psychology and management disciplines. The
Competition is again open to individual and student teams at U.S. colleges and universities (both undergraduate and graduate) working under the
mentorship of a faculty advisor. Winners can earn substantial cash awards and first place winners have the opportunity and travel funds to present their design
at a national aviation event in summer 2012 and at one other professional meeting related to their winning design. A notice of intent is strongly encouraged.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Participants wanted for a Computer Research Project
Researchers from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington are planning to do a study measuring how different computer input devices affect how people use computers. We hope the results of this study will help us evaluate the ergonomic aptitude of current designs and potentially lead to the identification of additional design modifications to further promote effective ergonomics and health.
The duration of the study is going to range from 2 to 4 hours (closer to 2 hours). During the experiment, we will ask you to use and evaluate keyboards; measure muscle activity with electromyography, typing forces with a force platform, preference questionnaires and comfort questionnaires.
All of these measurements are non-invasive and minimal risk. If you do decide to participate, you will be compensated $20/hr for your time. This money will be paid in cash.
Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are interested in participating in the study or just want more information, please contact Jay Kim, project coordinator, at 206-543-4727 or via the email address listed below.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent by e-mail
Thank you.
Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim, PhD candidate, MS
University of Washington
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100; Seattle, WA 98105
E-mail: jhkim01@uw.edu
Phone: (206)-543-4727
The duration of the study is going to range from 2 to 4 hours (closer to 2 hours). During the experiment, we will ask you to use and evaluate keyboards; measure muscle activity with electromyography, typing forces with a force platform, preference questionnaires and comfort questionnaires.
All of these measurements are non-invasive and minimal risk. If you do decide to participate, you will be compensated $20/hr for your time. This money will be paid in cash.
Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are interested in participating in the study or just want more information, please contact Jay Kim, project coordinator, at 206-543-4727 or via the email address listed below.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent by e-mail
Thank you.
Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim, PhD candidate, MS
University of Washington
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100; Seattle, WA 98105
E-mail: jhkim01@uw.edu
Phone: (206)-543-4727
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Grants and Funding Information Service - Graduate Funding Workshops, Summer 2011
Dates for the General Funding Workshop and PhD Funding Resources Workshop
have been set based upon the responses to the catalyst survey. They are:
*General Funding Workshop*
Tuesday, 8/16 11-11:50 a.m.
Monday, 8/22, 3-3:50 p.m.
Location: Research Commons Presentation
Place<http://commons.lib.washington.edu/resources/collaboration-screens/presentation-place>,
Allen Library South
*PhD Funding Resources Workshop*
Wednesday, 8/17, 3-3:50 p.m.
Monday, 8/22, 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Research Commons Presentation
Place<http://commons.lib.washington.edu/resources/collaboration-screens/presentation-place>,
Allen Library South
For more information about these workshops, visit the
Workshops<http://grantsandfundinginformationserviceblog.wordpress.com/workshops/>
page on the GFIS blog.
If you require special accommodations, please email Julie Tanaka at
gfis@uw.edu.
have been set based upon the responses to the catalyst survey. They are:
*General Funding Workshop*
Tuesday, 8/16 11-11:50 a.m.
Monday, 8/22, 3-3:50 p.m.
Location: Research Commons Presentation
Place<http://commons.lib.washington.edu/resources/collaboration-screens/presentation-place>,
Allen Library South
*PhD Funding Resources Workshop*
Wednesday, 8/17, 3-3:50 p.m.
Monday, 8/22, 1-1:50 p.m.
Location: Research Commons Presentation
Place<http://commons.lib.washington.edu/resources/collaboration-screens/presentation-place>,
Allen Library South
For more information about these workshops, visit the
Workshops<http://grantsandfundinginformationserviceblog.wordpress.com/workshops/>
page on the GFIS blog.
If you require special accommodations, please email Julie Tanaka at
gfis@uw.edu.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Communicating Science to the Public Effectively
Communicating Science to the Public Effectively
ASTR 599B (sln 21050)
Autumn 2011
2 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Mondays 2:30-5:20 in Benson 115
In this course, students will
- develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
- create a variety of concise research promoting statements
- practice story-telling and ways of connecting with the public
- learn improvisation, acting games and lessons
- engage in weekly readings and discussions
- hear from guest speakers on science communication
At the end of the quarter, each student will produce a 30 minute
public talk to be delivered during the winter quarter’s Engage: The
Science Speaker Series.
General information about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar:
http://www.engage-science.com
More information specifically about the seminar:
http://engage-science.com/seminar/
Last year's Syllabus:
http://engage-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Engage_Syllabus_oct4_2010.pdf
What others have written:
Jan 2011 A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Crafting the Story Behind the Science
http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp
March 2010 UW news
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling
http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140
Questions? Email Rachel Mitchell at rachelmm@u.washington.edu
ASTR 599B (sln 21050)
Autumn 2011
2 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Mondays 2:30-5:20 in Benson 115
In this course, students will
- develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
- create a variety of concise research promoting statements
- practice story-telling and ways of connecting with the public
- learn improvisation, acting games and lessons
- engage in weekly readings and discussions
- hear from guest speakers on science communication
At the end of the quarter, each student will produce a 30 minute
public talk to be delivered during the winter quarter’s Engage: The
Science Speaker Series.
General information about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar:
http://www.engage-science.com
More information specifically about the seminar:
http://engage-science.com/seminar/
Last year's Syllabus:
http://engage-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Engage_Syllabus_oct4_2010.pdf
What others have written:
Jan 2011 A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Crafting the Story Behind the Science
http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp
March 2010 UW news
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling
http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140
Questions? Email Rachel Mitchell at rachelmm@u.washington.edu
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ISS Employment Workshops
Employment overview for international students
Friday, October 7
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Tuesday, November 8
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Come learn about who qualifies for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)/ off-campus internship permission as well as how and when to apply.
Monday, October 10
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Thursday, December 1
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Come learn about who qualifies for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permission as well as how and when to apply.
Friday, October 14
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Wednesday, November 16
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Monday, December 19
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Friday, October 7
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Tuesday, November 8
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Come learn about who qualifies for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)/ off-campus internship permission as well as how and when to apply.
Monday, October 10
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Thursday, December 1
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Come learn about who qualifies for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permission as well as how and when to apply.
Friday, October 14
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Wednesday, November 16
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Monday, December 19
- 3pm
- Check in at ISS Front Desk in 459 Schmitz Hall
Monday, August 1, 2011
Fall 2011 course - Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry
Research Exposed! Approaches to Inquiry (General Studies 391 D)
Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:20 pm, Odegaard Undergraduate Library, room 220
Space available for Autumn Quarter 2011. Sign up using SLN: 14430
Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 D) offers an opportunity to learn about current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines. Each week a different UW faculty member will speak on issues such as ethics and the culture of research. Students attend weekly, 50-minute class sessions and have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (3 quarters max). Speakers and topics will vary each quarter.
See syllabi and speaker lineups from previous quarters
Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:20 pm, Odegaard Undergraduate Library, room 220
Space available for Autumn Quarter 2011. Sign up using SLN: 14430
Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 D) offers an opportunity to learn about current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines. Each week a different UW faculty member will speak on issues such as ethics and the culture of research. Students attend weekly, 50-minute class sessions and have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (3 quarters max). Speakers and topics will vary each quarter.
See syllabi and speaker lineups from previous quarters
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