Want to fly on NASA's Vomit Comet?

Dear Engineering Undergraduates,

My name is Cameron Turner, and I am a Senior in the ME department. For my capstone project I am working with the UW Microgravity Team, completing a experiment as part of NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program. We are a team of 9 engineering undergraduates working under the guidance of Professor Riley from the ME department. In 2 weeks our team will travel to Houston to run our experiment aboard the Vomit Comet in microgravity conditions.

This is a year-long interdisciplinary project, and a good mix of about 10 motivated ME, AA, and EE student are wanted for next year's team. Although engineers from other departments are also welcome. A project proposal will be sent to NASA, and if chosen 5-6 team members will get to fly. If you are interested in getting involved with the microgravity team next year, would like to hear more about our experiment, or want to discuss ideas for next year's experiment, please send us an email at uwmicrog@googlegroups.com to set up a time to meet either today or tomorrow.

Thank you,
UW Microgravity Team
uwmicrog@googlegroups.com

Professional Development Series for Alumni

Calling all graduating seniors and alumni!

Please join the UW Alumni Association and the UW Career Center for a series of professional development events this summer! Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, there is something for you. Attend one program - or all - and take a step towards finding a career you'll love.

Dependable Strengths Workshop for Alumni
Friday, June 22 & Monday, June 25

Career Launch Workshop
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

ResumeFest
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Career Panel & Networking Reception for Alumni
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Registration is required for each event - details on pricing, availability, event descriptions and more can be found at http://www.washington.edu/alumni/careers/summercareer.html .

Space is limited, so register early!  We hope to see you this Summer.

Questions? Contact careerevents@uw.edu

Elderly couple need urgent tech help with laptop-p.c. and later on/end of summer, desktop-p.c.

[We live near Children's-Hospital around Burke-Gilman park, about a mile from UW campus]

problems:
[now!!!/immediate!!!/urgent!!!]:
(1) software:
eliminating unwanted "infestations"
which came right-through best norton/symantek anti-virus/malware:
"inbox" and "power speed pc" and some microsoft all-of-a-sudden overly-cautions ubiquitous bothersome security popup

(2)
hardware:
[later on in summer or even early fall]:
helping set up one or two desktop-p.c.s and
(will require large-capacity flash/thumb-drive!!!?)
Transferring laptop-p.c.'s desktop and favorites and any/all other files to desktop-p.c.(s) and to backup external hard-drive(either merging them or as separate directories/folders/files/documents)

(3)
continuing ongoing software help may/will probably be needed should these old problems(s) recur
or new problem(s) arise in the future.

Would prefer/please rsvp by a phone-call to Ted: (206) 659-0235

but if you must e-mail us...

To insure receipt, please rsvp to all e-mail addresses below:

chavah36@cox.net; categorysemantics@gmail.com; siegele@comcast.net; fuzzyics@comcast.net; flying-water@comcast.net; nortonsiegel@gmail.com; chavah36@comcast.net

Undergraduate Research Funding (Levinson & WRF)-Apply by July 2

URP Research Scholarships for Advanced Undergraduates

The Levinson Emerging Scholars Program (research in the sciences) *
Due July 2, 2012 by 5pm
Supports talented and motivated UW juniors and seniors who want to pursue creative and highly independent research in genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, and related fields in the life sciences. More information available at: http://exp.washington.edu/urp/levinson/

Washington Research Foundation Fellowships (WRFF) (research in science or engineering) *
Due July 2, 2012 by 5pm
For advanced undergraduates who work on creative and sophisticated science and engineering research projects under the guidance of UW faculty. More information available at: http://exp.washington.edu/urp/wrff/

* Note: This year, the Levinson and WRFF applications are combined. You have the option to apply for one or both, but you must add a budget proposal if applying to Levinson.

Questions?  Contact the staff of Undergraduate Research Program at urp@uw.edu or drop by our office in 171 MGH.

EE Course Prerequisite Changes

Effective Autumn 2012

EE 486 prerequisites have been changed from EE 482 to EE 331 and EE 361.

(Note that it may take a few days for the Time Schedule and Catalog to update to include this. In the interim, please contact EE Advising if you have difficulties registering.)

Effective Winter 2013

EE 436 has a prerequisite of EE 332.

EE 465 prerequisites have changed from EE 332 and EE 361 to EE 331 and EE 361.

EE 482 prerequisites have changed from EE 332 and EE 361 to EE 331 and EE 361. 

SPEP Student Volunteer Opportunities

My name is Jaime Jamison and I manage the Student Philanthropy Education Program (SPEP) at the UW Foundation. I am seeking current students who are active, social, and love the UW to serve on the 2012-2013 SPEP council. 

SPEP is comprised of a group of highly driven, current UW students who are dedicated to helping better their university. Members of the council are asked to devote a few hours every month to attend meetings and staff events for a commitment period of an entire academic year starting in August. Over the year, SPEP works with the Annual Giving staff to develop and carry out marketing campaigns and events aimed at educating the student population about the importance of philanthropy and alumni support at the UW.

If you are interested, please read the SPEP council description,  fill out the SPEP application, and return it to jaimej3@uw.edu. The application can be found on our website at www.washington.edu/giving/real-dawgs-give-back.

The deadline for the applications is June 22, 2012.

Seattle Science Festival: Science Luminaries Series

Science Luminaries Series: Pushing the Intellectual Envelope
Seattle Science Festival is coming this June!

Learn More About Seattle Science Festival

Explore the Calendar of Events

Science Luminaries Series: Tickets on Sale Now!

This summer, learn from many of the world’s most inspired scientific thinkers about cutting-edge issues of our time. Topics to be tackled in this innovative series include cyber security, the future of genomics, the next generation of space exploration, computer games, and mitigating the world’s leading cause of disease.

Seattle Science Festival’s Luminaries Series presents multi-media presentations by brilliant and inspired thinkers, together with performances by world-class artists.

Come experience this new cultural paradigm!  Tickets are available online now and start at just $15 for general admission, $10 for students.

Science Luminaries Series: Reinventing the Toilet
Friday, June 1 at 8:00pm
 (VIP Reception at 6:30pm)
 at Bagley Wright Theatre at the Seattle Repertory Theatre
Sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Science Luminaries Series: Hackers
Saturday, June 9 at 8:00pm
 (VIP Reception at 6:30pm)
 at Town Hall

Science Luminaries Series: Evolution
Saturday, June 16 at 8:00pm
 (VIP Reception at 6:30pm)
 at the Paramount Theatre

Science Luminaries Series: Space
Friday, June 22 at 8:00pm
 (VIP Reception at 6:30pm)
 at the Museum of Flight

Science Luminaries Series: Gaming
Friday, June 29 at 6:00pm
 (VIP Reception at 7:00pm)
 at the Benaroya Recital Hall

©2012 Seattle Science Festival
The Seattle Science Festival is a collaboration of the region’s cultural, educational, research and business communities, organized by Pacific Science Center,
 presented by Lead Sponsor JPMorgan Chase Foundation.
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