The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium (Space Grant) is currently
offering graduate fellowships for students who are pursuing a Science,
Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) degree(s) at the University of
Washington (UW). The fellowship deadline is November 12, 2013 and the
application details may be found at the following URL:
http://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/graduate_programs/uw_fellowships.html
Space Grant fellowships are designed to give a UW graduate student one
quarter 'off' from their TA or RA duties so that she/he may concentrate on
progressing and/or completing their dissertation work.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions about this opportunity.
J.Carlos Chavez
Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium
206-543-8919
jcc5@uw.edu
Friday, October 11, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Diversity in EE Focus Group
You have a great opportunity to influence change in
the Diversity Climate of the Department of Electrical Engineering! .
If you identify with any of the underrepresented
groups within engineering (i.e. women, African Americans, Hispanics,
Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ students, low-income
students, and students with disabilities), and you are a continuing
student (this is not your first quarter at the UW), we invite you to
participate in a Focus Group with staff from UW Center for Workforce
Development (CWD). We hope you will participate! If you have already
confirmed your participation, thank you.
The focus group will only take one hour of
your time and is in the EE Building. Questions will be asked about your
experiences at UW, your perceptions of faculty and students, and
suggestions for improvement. CWD will keep your responsesconfidential;
the results will only be presented in aggregate form so that individuals
cannot be identified in the final report.
The focus group session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 5-6pm, in EEB room M406. CWD will provide food and beverages during the session.
Thank you for participating - and making EE a better place for all,
Brenda Larson,
Lead Academic Counselor, Undergraduate Programs
Stephanie Swanson, Academic Counselor, Undergraduate Programs
and
Cate Samuelson, PhD,
Senior Research Associate, Center for Workforce Development
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Entrepreneurship Minor Info Breakfast
Interested in start-ups? Think you'd like to run your own business? Curious about entrepreneurship?
Attend the Entrepreneurship Minor Info Breakfast on Thursday, October 17 to learn how YOU can get the business know-how you need to transform your idea into a reality.
Attend the Entrepreneurship Minor Info Breakfast on Thursday, October 17 to learn how YOU can get the business know-how you need to transform your idea into a reality.
Open to all undergraduates in Engineering.
Free coffee and breakfast snacks provided!
Date: Thursday, October 17
When: 10:30-11:20
Where: Electrical Engineering Building 303
ABSAxSASE Major Night:
Host: Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers & Asian Business Student Association
(The event is NOT exclusive to Asians. We promote diversity on campus. Everyone is welcome.)
Goal: Freshmen and sophomores come to learn about the school, each department, registration systems, and registration tips. Provide guidance and advice to the attendees on choosing majors.
How to help:
1. Bring any material that you want to talk about your major with (old tests, lecture notes, and event posters).
2. Share everything about your major with attendees who are interested in the major, what you like & hate, major’s atmosphere, courses to take, what you are learning, are professors nice, internship…etc.
3. Contact information exchange is also welcome.
The event will take place on the 11/06/2013 at 6:00PM and will look like:
1. A brief opening and introduction about the event, clubs, and what we are going to cover in the event.
2. Overview of the school, departments, majors, registration system, tools, and tips, such as DARS, 5:55am not 6:00am, course evaluation, schedule finder…etc.
3. Have the attendees to choose upperclassman or graduate student to talk to based on their interest (each table has one upperclassman, 3-5 attendees per table per time, 10-15 minutes rotate, rotate 3-5 times in total).
4. More questions?
5. Closing (Approx. 2~3hours)
If you are interested, please contact Josh Kao by email jk61516@uw.edu.
(The event is NOT exclusive to Asians. We promote diversity on campus. Everyone is welcome.)
Goal: Freshmen and sophomores come to learn about the school, each department, registration systems, and registration tips. Provide guidance and advice to the attendees on choosing majors.
How to help:
1. Bring any material that you want to talk about your major with (old tests, lecture notes, and event posters).
2. Share everything about your major with attendees who are interested in the major, what you like & hate, major’s atmosphere, courses to take, what you are learning, are professors nice, internship…etc.
3. Contact information exchange is also welcome.
The event will take place on the 11/06/2013 at 6:00PM and will look like:
1. A brief opening and introduction about the event, clubs, and what we are going to cover in the event.
2. Overview of the school, departments, majors, registration system, tools, and tips, such as DARS, 5:55am not 6:00am, course evaluation, schedule finder…etc.
3. Have the attendees to choose upperclassman or graduate student to talk to based on their interest (each table has one upperclassman, 3-5 attendees per table per time, 10-15 minutes rotate, rotate 3-5 times in total).
4. More questions?
5. Closing (Approx. 2~3hours)
If you are interested, please contact Josh Kao by email jk61516@uw.edu.
Biz Career Fair 10/9. All UW Students welcome
BUSINESS CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
2-6pm, HUB Ballrooms
**Who’s coming? ***
List of attending employers, visit us online at: http://www.foster.washington.edu/undergradcareers/Documents/CF13Companies.pdf
**Questions?**
Contact bzhire@uw.edu
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
2-6pm, HUB Ballrooms
**Who’s coming? ***
List of attending employers, visit us online at: http://www.foster.washington.edu/undergradcareers/Documents/CF13Companies.pdf
**Questions?**
Contact bzhire@uw.edu
CITY OF FOREST GROVE invites applications for the position of: Electrical Engineer
SALARY: $5,813.00 - $7,071.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 10/01/13
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To perform professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's electrical engineering and construction projects; to prepare and review drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, legal descriptions, and other technical documentation for capital improvement and electric distribution construction projects within the City; to serve as project manager on assigned engineering and construction projects; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
To perform electrical engineering operations, projects, and activities within the Light and Power Department; to ensure compliance with professional engineering standards and principles; to analyze future power requirements and plan facilities and systems to meet those needs; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Engineering Manager.
Current recruitment is for one position to be hired immediately. An eligibility list will be established for future vacancies for up to six months.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service levels.
2. Oversee the preparation of bid documents, contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and engineering drawings for assigned projects.
3. Perform design work on substations, SCADA systems and related electric facilities and systems; prepare and review wiring diagrams, relay settings and related components.
4. Conduct studies to determine the feasibility or impact of current and proposed engineering projects; research, compile, analyze, evaluate and present economic, demographics, engineering and environmental concepts, statistics and data; research applicable statutes, laws and regulations; prepare and present written and oral reports, graphs, tables and other technical documentation.
5. Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and technical documents or assigned projects; review plans and specifications; draft drawings from engineering sketches, survey field notes and other data using a variety of specialized computer software and equipment.
6. Perform drafting assignments including complete sets of working drawings for projects; provide as-built drawings upon completion of the project and transfer information to plans; revise maps and other drawings as appropriate.
7. Prepare and update maps consistent with project improvements; utilize specialized geographic systems information software to generate, update and maintain mapping systems.
8. Review submittals, designs, engineering plans, specifications and professional reports for compliance with engineering standards and integration into existing electric distribution systems; negotiate, review and draft change orders; advise consultants and recommend changes to specifications for compliance as necessary.
9. Serve as project manager for electrical distribution engineering projects; meet with residential or commercial customers and consultants on electrical needs and expansion projects; forecast future consumption requirements; perform studies to maintain a balanced and efficient system; design electrical facilities based on customer requirements for subdivisions and commercial or industrial facility demands.
10. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of electrical engineering.
11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with emphasis in power systems studies, by the time of appointment.
Experience
One year of related engineering experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience enabling incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Intern or cooperative education experience accepted.
License or certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Oregon driver's license.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Environment: Normal office setting with some travel between work sites and to attend meetings
or conduct site investigations.
Mobility: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting, operate office
equipment, and perform site investigations in rugged terrain while carrying surveying
equipment.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, drawings and other printed
documents, and to distinguish colors.
Selection Process
Submit completed City application. Appropriate documentation verifying veteran's status must be submitted if claiming veteran's preference. Application materials will be evaluated based on
experience, education and training. Finalists will be invited to interview. Reference checks will be made on finalists. Employment is contingent upon verification of an acceptable driving
and criminal record. Open until filled. Deadline for first review of applications is 9:00 a.m.
October 21, 2013.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.forestgrove-or.gov
1924 Council Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-992-3200
OPENING DATE: 10/01/13
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To perform professional level duties and responsibilities in support of the City's electrical engineering and construction projects; to prepare and review drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, legal descriptions, and other technical documentation for capital improvement and electric distribution construction projects within the City; to serve as project manager on assigned engineering and construction projects; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
To perform electrical engineering operations, projects, and activities within the Light and Power Department; to ensure compliance with professional engineering standards and principles; to analyze future power requirements and plan facilities and systems to meet those needs; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Engineering Manager.
Current recruitment is for one position to be hired immediately. An eligibility list will be established for future vacancies for up to six months.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service levels.
2. Oversee the preparation of bid documents, contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and engineering drawings for assigned projects.
3. Perform design work on substations, SCADA systems and related electric facilities and systems; prepare and review wiring diagrams, relay settings and related components.
4. Conduct studies to determine the feasibility or impact of current and proposed engineering projects; research, compile, analyze, evaluate and present economic, demographics, engineering and environmental concepts, statistics and data; research applicable statutes, laws and regulations; prepare and present written and oral reports, graphs, tables and other technical documentation.
5. Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and technical documents or assigned projects; review plans and specifications; draft drawings from engineering sketches, survey field notes and other data using a variety of specialized computer software and equipment.
6. Perform drafting assignments including complete sets of working drawings for projects; provide as-built drawings upon completion of the project and transfer information to plans; revise maps and other drawings as appropriate.
7. Prepare and update maps consistent with project improvements; utilize specialized geographic systems information software to generate, update and maintain mapping systems.
8. Review submittals, designs, engineering plans, specifications and professional reports for compliance with engineering standards and integration into existing electric distribution systems; negotiate, review and draft change orders; advise consultants and recommend changes to specifications for compliance as necessary.
9. Serve as project manager for electrical distribution engineering projects; meet with residential or commercial customers and consultants on electrical needs and expansion projects; forecast future consumption requirements; perform studies to maintain a balanced and efficient system; design electrical facilities based on customer requirements for subdivisions and commercial or industrial facility demands.
10. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of electrical engineering.
11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with emphasis in power systems studies, by the time of appointment.
Experience
One year of related engineering experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience enabling incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Intern or cooperative education experience accepted.
License or certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Oregon driver's license.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Environment: Normal office setting with some travel between work sites and to attend meetings
or conduct site investigations.
Mobility: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting, operate office
equipment, and perform site investigations in rugged terrain while carrying surveying
equipment.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, drawings and other printed
documents, and to distinguish colors.
Selection Process
Submit completed City application. Appropriate documentation verifying veteran's status must be submitted if claiming veteran's preference. Application materials will be evaluated based on
experience, education and training. Finalists will be invited to interview. Reference checks will be made on finalists. Employment is contingent upon verification of an acceptable driving
and criminal record. Open until filled. Deadline for first review of applications is 9:00 a.m.
October 21, 2013.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.forestgrove-or.gov
1924 Council Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-992-3200
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program information sessions
The Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards will offer the following information sessions this week:
Webinar: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/434776046
In person: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
Undergraduate Scholarship Fair
Fair, Mary Gates Hall room 171E
In person: Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Loew Hall room 101
NSF’s GRFP is one of the premier opportunities to
fund your graduate study. It provides 3 years of funding that you can
use in a 5 year time frame. This includes a $30,000 annual stipend and
full cost of tuition/fees covered. For UW
graduate students, GAIP health insurance is also covered.
While there may be an assumption this funding would
be only for the “usual suspects” (e.g., life sciences, engineering,
math, etc.), there are a surprising number of social science disciplines
included in the eligibility list, including
STEM education, Political Science, Public Policy, Communication,
Anthropology, History, and Sociology. We encourage students who have a
scientific focus in their research to look into this fellowship.
Seniors who are planning to attend graduate school can apply now and take the funding with them to whatever school they attend.
The information session will cover the application
process, strategies for successful applications and more details
regarding how the fellowship operates.
Application deadlines range from November 4-8, 2013. Students should start their applications now.
Basic eligibility criteria:
- research in an eligible NSF research area (includes several of the social sciences)
- US citizens or permanent residents by the application deadline
- students in their first year of graduate study or at the beginning of their second year of graduate study (with some limitations)
- students who have not earned a previous graduate degree
- graduating senior undergraduates who plan to apply to and begin graduate student by next fall
Full eligibility information is detailed in the program solicitation.
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