Monday, December 14, 2015

FLAS Fellowship Web Chat on Wednesday, Dec 16 at 3:30 PST

Interested in studying a foreign language and learning about different cultures?  FLAS Fellowships award $7,500-$33,000 to UW students studying foreign languages!

FLAS Information Sessions will be held at the following dates and times:

Wednesday, December 16, 3:30-4:30 PST Web Chat*

Tuesday, January 5, 1:30-2:30, Thomson Hall 317

Thursday, January 14, 2:30-3:30 Virtual Office Hour*

*see FLAS website for access instructions for web chat sessions and virtual office hours.

For more information, visit http://www.jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/
Applications due January 29, 2016. Questions: email rldavis@uw.edu

The FLAS Fellowship is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Tokyo Summer Study Abroad Program - Info Session this Wednesday

Want to study abroad in Tokyo? The Center for 21st Century Liberal Learning (C21) in the College of Arts & Sciences is offering a 6-credit program during Summer B term. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not required. All majors are welcome to apply, including pre-majors.

See our website or the attached flyer for basic info. To learn more, join us at an info session this Wednesday (12/16) at 3:30pm in MGH 134.

Questions? Email c21info@uw.edu. Ready to apply? Start your application here!

Teaching Opportunities at SU ECE

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Seattle University has the following teaching opportunities in winter and spring quarters. 

Winter Quarter:
  • Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
  • Elements of Electrical Engineering (this is a circuits course for ME students)
Spring Quarter:
  • Signals and Systems (2 sections)
  • Microprocessor Design
Please, let me know at amiguel@seattleu.edu if you’re interested in these opportunities.

Friday, December 11, 2015

National Center for Atmospheric Research - Engineering Internship - Summer 2016

Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research
The Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) is committed to building a professional STEM workforce for future generations, and offers a unique experience with foundations in observational science and engineering to undergraduate students. EOL hires undergraduate engineering students who would like to gain skills and knowledge in the atmospheric sciences during the summer months for the Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research (SUPER). SUPER interns work hand-in-hand with NCAR/EOL engineers and technicians on atmospheric observing systems and developments, including radar, lidar, and sounding systems and associated software developments. Interns may spend part of the summer participating in a field deployment, operating and supporting one or more EOL observing systems.

While working at EOL, interns help develop new instrumentation and improve our existing suite of NSF/NCAR Lower Atmospheric Observing Facilities. Some internships offer the opportunity to gain practical field experience by operating and maintaining equipment during an NSF-funded research project.

Interns are encouraged to develop their own engineering solutions as they work with and are mentored by professional, experienced engineers and technicians. During the internship, interns have access to a large number of resources such as sophisticated testing and calibration instruments, technical documentation, and state-of-the art fabrication capabilities.

EOL’s mission primarily requires electrical, mechanical, optical, and computer engineering skills but we encourage all engineering students to apply. Undergraduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities are eligible to apply for SUPER internships. However, note that some projects may require that the intern be (a) a U.S. citizen; (b) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or (c) a protected individual as defined by 8 USC1324b(a)(3).
EOL provides an hourly wage as well as travel support and housing while in Boulder and expenses in the field.

Link to apply:

Link to EOL’s SUPER Website:

Thursday, December 10, 2015

$10,000 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Award


The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is currently seeking applicants for their $10,000 (2016-2017) academic year award. 
Applicants from all Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) fields qualify and applicants are not required to pursue the Astronaut Corp.

Application materials may be found at the following URL: http://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/undergraduate_programs/scholarships/
Notice that faculty nomination is required, so it is recommended that you approach STEM faculty that you work with as soon as possible to discuss applying for this prestigious award.
Ensure that you review the eligibility criteria as well. 

The local deadline is February 19, 2016.
Applications will be reviewed by Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium (housed at UW’s Earth and Space Sciences Department) and the top two applicants will be nominated; however, ASF makes the final selection.

NASA Multidisciplinary Aeronautics Research Team Initiative

NASA MARTI offers an intense, integrated, multidisciplinary opportunity for students with career aspirations in the national aeronautics or aerospace enterprise. The MARTI experience helps prepare aspiring young professionals for employment by providing opportunities for direct science and engineering experience with an awareness of the complex managerial, political, financial, social, and human issues faced by current and future aerospace programs.

Experience an Integrated systems, multidisciplinary, team-based aerospace research environment
10 - 12 weeks in duration, four NASA centers participate (Ames, Armstrong, Glenn and Langley)

Requirements: 

US Citizen; at least 18 years of age; minimum GPA of 3.2; engineering or related discipline majors; junior - second year grad school level of study
Applications open only at http://www.martiapp.com  through February 16, 2016.  Successful applicants will be notified of acceptance in March, 2016. 
Student housing and an allowance for travel/food expenses will be provided.
Depending on the NASA Center, MARTI programs begin late May-mid June and conclude in early to mid August.
*MARTI is a research program, sponsored by the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. As with all NASA research programs, MARTI is subject to available federal funds.  MARTI is not posted on OSSI.


For more information, visit http://www.martiapp.com.  Questions about MARTI may be directed to Dr. Liz Ward, 

Dr. Elizabeth B. Ward
ARMD MARTI Program
Aeronautics Research Directorate
NASA Langley Research Center
Hampton, VA  23681
phone:  757-864-7638

NSF REU Program at Texas A&M University - application due on Feb 1st

Texas A&M University will be hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program from May 31-August 5, 2016. This summer program will provide opportunities for undergraduate students to learn about mechatronics, robotics, and automated system design. Program objectives are to help participants to understand the research process, to acquire laboratory skills, and to be well-positioned for graduate school and career success. Activities will include joining a research group led by a faculty mentor, completion of a 10-week research project, and participation in weekly seminars, field trips, and career development workshops. Students will write a report and present their research to their REU cohort and at an REU poster session on campus.
Each participant will receive a stipend of $500/week for participation in the program. Other benefits include housing, meal and travel allowances; 1.0 credit hour of undergraduate course credit; and full access to university recreational facilities.
Students and incoming students at two-year and four-year institutions are eligible to apply. Participants will be selected based on the following criteria: 1) desire to participate in research and interest in a career in mechatronics, robotics or automated system design, as evidenced by application responses and faculty recommendations; 2) interest in a career in a STEM field; 3) GPA of 3.00 or above; and 4) citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its possessions. Students who are from academic institutions with limited research opportunities in STEM or who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering and science are highly encouraged to apply.
An application form is available at:  http://hsieh.tamu.edu/REU-Mechatronics/
For more information, please contact the site director, Professor Sheng-Jen ("Tony") Hsieh at hsieh@tamu.edu