JOB TITLE Office Assistant
DEPARTMENT NAME Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE)
JOB LOCATION HCDE Main Office, 423 Sieg Hall
CONTACT/SUPERVISOR Lisa Yamasaki
PHONE NUMBER 206-543-2567 EMAIL ADDRESS hcdehelp@u.washington.edu
BOX NUMBER 352315
HOURS PER WEEK up to 19 hrs/wk [ X ]
RATE OF PAY $11/hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with daily activities of main departmental office, including reception, distribution of mail, copying and faxing documents, filing, and other administrative tasks. Periodically assist with space assignments and moves.
• Support for events, open houses, and receptions
• Fiscal support including matching BARs & receipts once a month, matching ProCard printout with receipts once a month, labels made for file folders, periodically pick up petty cash, assist setting up files
Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge of computer and MS Word and Excel software,
• Able to work independently; able to answer busy phones, take messages, and direct calls; and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Availability in afternoons, approximately 2-5pm, Monday-Friday
Educational Benefits:
• To obtain hands-on knowledge of working in an office setting;
• To become familiar with administrative and financial activities of a campus department;
• To gain experience planning events;
• Opportunity to work with students, faculty, and staff in an academic environment.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Tracking Down the Port of Seattle's Trucks
2010-2011 Keystone Project
Environmental Management Graduate Certificate Program
Tracking Down the Port of Seattle's Trucks
Approximately two thirds of the freight that moves through the Port of
Seattle each day does so via truck. As trucks wait in line at gates and
roadways they emit greenhouse gases and particulate matter which contributes
to local air pollution. The University of Washington and the Port of Seattle
are hosting a two-quarter long Keystone Project during the 2010-2011 Fall
and Winter quarters to determine what steps can be taken to minimize the
impact of these trucks and better understand the trucks' travel patterns.
Using GPS data captured from individual truck's travel routings, as well
other data sources including surveys, a team of students will evaluate the
data to locate areas of inefficient operations, such as long waits in
queues, quantify bottlenecks, and identify regional travel patterns. Under
the guidance of Professor Ed McCormack (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
this team of students will use GIS software and other analytical tools to
evaluate truck data, gain experience, and learn about freight transportation
planning at the local and regional levels.
Click
http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/gradprograms/envmgt/keystones.h
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here to learn more about the program or to apply for this project.
Keystone Projects are designed for students in the Environmental Management
certificate program, however students can participate in Keystone Projects
for independent study credits. Please send all questions and inquiries to
mailto:envirmgt@uw.edu envirmgt@uw.edu. Students in Public Policy,
Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, etc should be sure to take advantage
of this incredible opportunity!
Environmental Management Graduate Certificate Program
Tracking Down the Port of Seattle's Trucks
Approximately two thirds of the freight that moves through the Port of
Seattle each day does so via truck. As trucks wait in line at gates and
roadways they emit greenhouse gases and particulate matter which contributes
to local air pollution. The University of Washington and the Port of Seattle
are hosting a two-quarter long Keystone Project during the 2010-2011 Fall
and Winter quarters to determine what steps can be taken to minimize the
impact of these trucks and better understand the trucks' travel patterns.
Using GPS data captured from individual truck's travel routings, as well
other data sources including surveys, a team of students will evaluate the
data to locate areas of inefficient operations, such as long waits in
queues, quantify bottlenecks, and identify regional travel patterns. Under
the guidance of Professor Ed McCormack (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
this team of students will use GIS software and other analytical tools to
evaluate truck data, gain experience, and learn about freight transportation
planning at the local and regional levels.
Click
http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/gradprograms/envmgt/keystones.h
tml#none
here to learn more about the program or to apply for this project.
Keystone Projects are designed for students in the Environmental Management
certificate program, however students can participate in Keystone Projects
for independent study credits. Please send all questions and inquiries to
mailto:envirmgt@uw.edu envirmgt@uw.edu. Students in Public Policy,
Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, etc should be sure to take advantage
of this incredible opportunity!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
New Energy Leaders Project
Americans for Energy Leadership -- one of the nation’s foremost energy policy think tanks and advocacy groups led by young people -- is seeking applicants for the New Energy Leaders Project, an initiative to empower young thought leaders and help redefine the national energy and economic agenda.
What: Selective program for young leaders to engage in high-level readings, writing, research, and discussion at the intersection of energy, economic, and national security policy.
Why: The previous clean energy and climate agenda has collapsed, and the United States needs a new generation of thought leaders to challenge conventional wisdom and reshape the next agenda.
Who: Graduate students, undergrads, and young professionals
Positions: Policy Fellows, Featured Columnists, and Contributors
When: October 2010 – February 2011
Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2010
Full description and instructions are attached and available online:
http://leadenergy.org/about/positions
All applicants should have strong skills in writing and critical analysis, and have experience or education related to public policy and energy-related issues. Applicants should appreciate the role of government investment to drive innovation and economic competitiveness, especially in clean energy, and understand the limits of conventional environmentalism and market ideology. Additional skills and experience such as political organizing and other relevant areas will be considered.
Policy Fellow: Policy Fellows will engage in independent and original research to produce an individual or group report on energy innovation policy, in addition to related research memos. These reports will be published and publicly released by Americans for Energy Leadership, and potentially co-authored with other think tanks. Policy Fellows with research management experience will have the option of recruiting research fellows to aid with their project. They will have the opportunity to contribute periodic articles to the website as well. Applicants should work well independently, have some background in energy and economic issues, and have research experience related to policy. Applicants who have previously co-authored policy-related reports are preferred. Graduate students, young professionals, and upper-class undergraduates will be prioritized.
Featured Columnist: Featured Columnists will write op-eds and news commentary for the homepage, with opportunities for publishing and cross-posting in significant outlets. Columnists will write a 500-1,000 word article at least once every two weeks, including independent and suggested topics. These pieces will be generally consistent with AEL’s approach, and columnists with work on editing with AEL staff. Featured columnists will also be expected to help edit the writing of their colleagues. Applicants should have significant writing experience, preferably as a columnist, editor, reporter, or blogger. Applicants with a background in energy and policy-related issues will be prioritized.
Contributor: Contributors will receive a contributor account to write for the general AEL blog, with opportunities for featured writing on the homepage. Contributors are expected to write news commentary or op-eds for the blog at least once per month, and to engage in online discussion. Applicants should have relevant experience in writing, policy, and energy.
For more information, contact Daniel Goldfarb at dgoldfarb@leadenergy.org
What: Selective program for young leaders to engage in high-level readings, writing, research, and discussion at the intersection of energy, economic, and national security policy.
Why: The previous clean energy and climate agenda has collapsed, and the United States needs a new generation of thought leaders to challenge conventional wisdom and reshape the next agenda.
Who: Graduate students, undergrads, and young professionals
Positions: Policy Fellows, Featured Columnists, and Contributors
When: October 2010 – February 2011
Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2010
Full description and instructions are attached and available online:
http://leadenergy.org/about/positions
All applicants should have strong skills in writing and critical analysis, and have experience or education related to public policy and energy-related issues. Applicants should appreciate the role of government investment to drive innovation and economic competitiveness, especially in clean energy, and understand the limits of conventional environmentalism and market ideology. Additional skills and experience such as political organizing and other relevant areas will be considered.
Policy Fellow: Policy Fellows will engage in independent and original research to produce an individual or group report on energy innovation policy, in addition to related research memos. These reports will be published and publicly released by Americans for Energy Leadership, and potentially co-authored with other think tanks. Policy Fellows with research management experience will have the option of recruiting research fellows to aid with their project. They will have the opportunity to contribute periodic articles to the website as well. Applicants should work well independently, have some background in energy and economic issues, and have research experience related to policy. Applicants who have previously co-authored policy-related reports are preferred. Graduate students, young professionals, and upper-class undergraduates will be prioritized.
Featured Columnist: Featured Columnists will write op-eds and news commentary for the homepage, with opportunities for publishing and cross-posting in significant outlets. Columnists will write a 500-1,000 word article at least once every two weeks, including independent and suggested topics. These pieces will be generally consistent with AEL’s approach, and columnists with work on editing with AEL staff. Featured columnists will also be expected to help edit the writing of their colleagues. Applicants should have significant writing experience, preferably as a columnist, editor, reporter, or blogger. Applicants with a background in energy and policy-related issues will be prioritized.
Contributor: Contributors will receive a contributor account to write for the general AEL blog, with opportunities for featured writing on the homepage. Contributors are expected to write news commentary or op-eds for the blog at least once per month, and to engage in online discussion. Applicants should have relevant experience in writing, policy, and energy.
For more information, contact Daniel Goldfarb at dgoldfarb@leadenergy.org
DO-IT is hiring student assistants
Department: DO-IT, College of Engineering
Job Title: Student Hourly Office Assistant
Location: 4545 15th Ave NE
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) supports people with disabilities to succeed in college and careers. We are hiring detail-oriented, computer-savvy, self-motivated undergraduates with excellent customer service skills and Macintosh experience. Duties include reception, office support, word processing, data entry, desktop publishing, and much more in a collaborative team environment. Experience with InDesign is a plus.
Work 12-19.5 hours/week. Shifts available Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-5:30PM. Must be enrolled for at least 6 credits and able to commit for a year or more. $10.50/ hr to start.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to build your resume, support people with disabilities, and work on campus for an award-winning program!
For a complete job description and application instructions, visit this website:
http://www.washington.edu/uwit/employment/sjobs.html#doit_assistant
For more information, contact Linda Tofle, 206-221-4172, lindat@uw.edu.
Job Title: Student Hourly Office Assistant
Location: 4545 15th Ave NE
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) supports people with disabilities to succeed in college and careers. We are hiring detail-oriented, computer-savvy, self-motivated undergraduates with excellent customer service skills and Macintosh experience. Duties include reception, office support, word processing, data entry, desktop publishing, and much more in a collaborative team environment. Experience with InDesign is a plus.
Work 12-19.5 hours/week. Shifts available Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-5:30PM. Must be enrolled for at least 6 credits and able to commit for a year or more. $10.50/ hr to start.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to build your resume, support people with disabilities, and work on campus for an award-winning program!
For a complete job description and application instructions, visit this website:
http://www.washington.edu/uwit/employment/sjobs.html#doit_assistant
For more information, contact Linda Tofle, 206-221-4172, lindat@uw.edu.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Apply by October 1 to be Overseas in 2011!
Now is a great time to apply to the Peace Corps.
We are experiencing an increased demand in volunteer requests from countries, meaning there are thousands of new volunteer positions open for 2011, many leaving as early as January, February or March.
Typically, the Peace Corps application process takes approximately nine to 12 months from the time an online application is submitted to the time a volunteer departs to one of 77 countries in which we serve. But with our recent growth, new opportunities are available. Programs fill daily, so…
Apply immediately if you’re available to depart for service in early 2011.
Apply by October 1 if you’re available to depart for service in mid to late 2011.
The Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment that provides the following benefits:
- Living allowance
- Language, technical and cross-cultural training
- Medical and dental care
- Travel to and from country of service
- 48 paid vacation days
- Possible student loan deferment and/or partial cancellation
- Graduate school opportunities during or following service
Volunteer positions are available in:
- Education – high demand
- Environment – high demand
- Agriculture
- Community development
- Youth development
- Health
- Business
- Information and Communication Technology
Feel free to contact me at seattle@peacecorps.gov if you have questions about the life-defining opportunities available with the Peace Corps.
We are experiencing an increased demand in volunteer requests from countries, meaning there are thousands of new volunteer positions open for 2011, many leaving as early as January, February or March.
Typically, the Peace Corps application process takes approximately nine to 12 months from the time an online application is submitted to the time a volunteer departs to one of 77 countries in which we serve. But with our recent growth, new opportunities are available. Programs fill daily, so…
Apply immediately if you’re available to depart for service in early 2011.
Apply by October 1 if you’re available to depart for service in mid to late 2011.
The Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment that provides the following benefits:
- Living allowance
- Language, technical and cross-cultural training
- Medical and dental care
- Travel to and from country of service
- 48 paid vacation days
- Possible student loan deferment and/or partial cancellation
- Graduate school opportunities during or following service
Volunteer positions are available in:
- Education – high demand
- Environment – high demand
- Agriculture
- Community development
- Youth development
- Health
- Business
- Information and Communication Technology
Feel free to contact me at seattle@peacecorps.gov if you have questions about the life-defining opportunities available with the Peace Corps.
Luce Scholars Program
Graduating seniors, recent alums, graduate and professional students at UW are encouraged to apply for the Luce Scholars Program (http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx) for 2011-2012. The UW is able to nominate 3 students per year to compete for the opportunity to spend 12 months in Asia. The program provides stipends, language training and individualized professional placement in Asia for fifteen to eighteen young Americans each year.
Applicants must be American citizens who, by July 1 of the year they enter the program (2011), will have received at least a bachelor's degree and will not have reached their 30th birthday. Applicants should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment. Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program. Additional details are provided in the Program Summary below.
Campus Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2010. The online application is available at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/81416.
Two offices at UW serve students applying for the Luce Scholars Program.
The Luce Scholars Program represents a major effort by the Henry Luce Foundation to provide an awareness of Asia among potential leaders in American society. Launched in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is aimed at a group of highly qualified young Americans in a variety of professional fields. It is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia.
Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually any field other than Asian studies, including but hardly limited to medicine and public health, the arts, law, science, environmental studies, international development, and journalism.
Placements can be made in the following countries or regions in East and Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
In spite of its name, the Luce Scholars Program is experiential rather than academic in nature. Some Scholars have been attached to Asian universities in teaching or research capacities, but none of the participants is formally enrolled as a student in a college or university and no academic credit is extended. Past placements have included an architect's atelier in Tokyo; a public health program in Banda Aceh; a Gobi regional initiative in Ulaanbaatar; a dance theatre in Kuala Lumpur; an agricultural and environmental center in Hanoi; a human rights commission in Seoul; a pediatric hospital in Bangkok; a TV network in Beijing; a national museum in Siem Reap; an international arbitration centre in Singapore; and English-language newspapers, local governmental agencies and NGOs in diverse fields throughout East and Southeast Asia.
Professional placements are arranged for each Scholar on the basis of his or her individual interest, background, qualifications, and experience. Each Scholar spends July and August studying the language of the placement country, and the work assignments run for approximately ten months from September until July of the following year. The placements are intended primarily as learning opportunities for the Scholars. Certainly it is hoped that a Scholar will be able to make a professional contribution to the host organization, but equally important is a willingness to learn some of the many things that Asia has to teach.
Applicants must be American citizens who, by July 1 of the year they enter the program (2011), will have received at least a bachelor's degree and will not have reached their 30th birthday. Applicants should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment. Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program. Additional details are provided in the Program Summary below.
Campus Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2010. The online application is available at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/81416.
Two offices at UW serve students applying for the Luce Scholars Program.
- If you are a graduate student or a recent alum of a graduate program, your contact for information is Marilyn Gray (megray@uw.edu) or Helene Obradovich (helene@uw.edu) in the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards.
- If you are an undergraduate student or recent Bachelor's alum, your contact for information is Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.
The Luce Scholars Program represents a major effort by the Henry Luce Foundation to provide an awareness of Asia among potential leaders in American society. Launched in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is aimed at a group of highly qualified young Americans in a variety of professional fields. It is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia.
Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually any field other than Asian studies, including but hardly limited to medicine and public health, the arts, law, science, environmental studies, international development, and journalism.
Placements can be made in the following countries or regions in East and Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
In spite of its name, the Luce Scholars Program is experiential rather than academic in nature. Some Scholars have been attached to Asian universities in teaching or research capacities, but none of the participants is formally enrolled as a student in a college or university and no academic credit is extended. Past placements have included an architect's atelier in Tokyo; a public health program in Banda Aceh; a Gobi regional initiative in Ulaanbaatar; a dance theatre in Kuala Lumpur; an agricultural and environmental center in Hanoi; a human rights commission in Seoul; a pediatric hospital in Bangkok; a TV network in Beijing; a national museum in Siem Reap; an international arbitration centre in Singapore; and English-language newspapers, local governmental agencies and NGOs in diverse fields throughout East and Southeast Asia.
Professional placements are arranged for each Scholar on the basis of his or her individual interest, background, qualifications, and experience. Each Scholar spends July and August studying the language of the placement country, and the work assignments run for approximately ten months from September until July of the following year. The placements are intended primarily as learning opportunities for the Scholars. Certainly it is hoped that a Scholar will be able to make a professional contribution to the host organization, but equally important is a willingness to learn some of the many things that Asia has to teach.
WANTED: Drumheller Senior Project Team Members [ME 495/499]
Are you interested in earning research credit this quarter, and work toward revitalizing a UW campus landmark? Well, the Drumheller Rejuvenation Project is entering its third quarter of research and we need students like you.
Our project is focused on developing a sustainable method of continuously cleaning the fountain basin. This quarter we will begin designing an energy efficient robotic cleaner, as well as an algae control technique utilizing nutrient control. We intend to start prototyping during winter quarter. However, participation during fall quarter will play a major role in reaching that goal.
Who's invited?
Junior/Senior Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, and Chemical Engineers are invited.
Hours per week?
Your involvement will include weekly team meetings and projects, as well as individual work on your own time. Expect to spend less than 10 hours per week on this project.
If you are interested please contact Ben Morgan at morganb2@asme.org.
Our project is focused on developing a sustainable method of continuously cleaning the fountain basin. This quarter we will begin designing an energy efficient robotic cleaner, as well as an algae control technique utilizing nutrient control. We intend to start prototyping during winter quarter. However, participation during fall quarter will play a major role in reaching that goal.
Who's invited?
Junior/Senior Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, and Chemical Engineers are invited.
Hours per week?
Your involvement will include weekly team meetings and projects, as well as individual work on your own time. Expect to spend less than 10 hours per week on this project.
If you are interested please contact Ben Morgan at morganb2@asme.org.
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