University of Queensland Exchange Program

The office of International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) is pleased to announce that David Bunyan, from the University of Queensland, will be holding an information session for any students interested in studying abroad in Australia. 

What: Australia Study Abroad Information Session - University of Queensland 

When: Monday, September 30th

Time: 2:00-3:00

Where: IPE Office, 459 Schmitz Hall

https://www.facebook.com/UWStudyAbroad

American Music Fremont Hiring for Electronic Repairs Position

American Music in Fremont is hiring for an Electronics Repair position.

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• A passion for electronic repair and an appreciation for outstanding customer service
•  Positive, upbeat, and strong work ethic
•  An eagerness and excitement to face new challenges
• Ability to work with a team towards a common goal

Applicants Resume should include:

• AA in Electronic Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electronic repair
• Understanding of Electronic Fundamentals
• Excellent soldering skills and mechanical aptitude

In addition, our position will also require:

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Standing for long periods of time
•  Strong troubleshooting skills
• First hand knowledge of music equipment and its operation

Please apply online at http://www.americanmusic.com/Employment.html, or by emailing service@americanmusic.com

Applications for the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program are NOW OPEN.

Applications for the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program are NOW OPEN.

Deadline: October 14, 2013

                      

The Lavin Entrepreneurship Program prepares a select group of entering University of Washington undergraduate students, of all majors, for entrepreneurial careers. Among the many benefits of the program, students gain access to world-class mentors and networking opportunities as well as receive matching scholarships for summer internships in early-stage startups. Whether they want to start their own business or work within a larger company, the Lavin Program will help those who have a passion for entrepreneurship achieve their goals.

Info Session for Batman's Kitchen: UW's Computer Security Student Team

Hi!

We are Batman’s Kitchen, the UW competitive computer security team, and we are looking for new members.

Interested in learning about computer security issues and/or being part of a competition team?  We hold regular meetings, practice breaking/hacking stuff, learn about computer security topics (both technical and non-technical), and compete in CTF/hacker jeopardy competitions throughout the school year (and Summer too).  You don't need any prior experience in computer security to join the team -- all you need is some interest in security and a willingness to learn.  Our group is an interdisciplinary group of students from CSE, EE, iSchool, pre-engineering, and other engineering departments.  We also collaborate with the UW Tacoma Gray Hats.

Our Info Meeting is this coming Wednesday, October 2^nd, CSE room 303, at 5:30pm.  We welcome everyone.  At the Info Meeting we'll talk about the type of competitions we do, upcoming presentations from industry guests, topics we will cover in the coming year, in addition to finding out about groups like Neg9. 

Even if you can't make it to the meeting, sign up for our mailing list at https://mailman.cs.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/uwctf and check out our website at http://uwctf.cs.washington.edu.  If you have any questions, email me and I can tell you more.

See you Wednesday!

Melody Kadenko

Advisor of Batman’s Kitchen and Team Hillarious

Computer Science & Engineering

Submarine Tour for STEM Students

Welcome Back!

 

We have an outstanding opportunity to see a modern application of Science and Engineering. Brendan and Kristine are Officer recruiters for the US Navy and have arranged for a tour of one of the most secure platforms in the world.  Ballistic Missile Submarines operate in complete silence in the middle of the ocean, away from the prying eyes of potential adversaries.  These massive vessels, 560 feet long displacing 18,750 tons, are Nuclear Powered and the officers onboard are trained Nuclear Plant managers and Submarine Operators, some within one year of graduating college.

 

The trip will start with a meeting at the Navy Office located at 15th and 42nd at 7:30 am on October 24th.  From there you will receive transportation to the Bangor Submarine base and begin the tour of the base and submarine.  Lunch is not provided, but will cost $3.65, and it is good food!  Expect to return to campus by 5:00 pm.

 

To be eligible, you must:

- Have US Citizenship

- Have completed or are in the process of taking the engineering physics and calculus series. 

- Be able to meet with Brendan or Kristine *prior to the tour. No obligation required.  Their office is on 42nd and 15th, near MOD Pizza.

- Respond no later than October 7th brendan.tower@navy.mil

Applications for GSEC 2014 are now open!

APPLY TO THE 10TH ANNUAL Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) February 24-28th, 2014 Seattle, WA, USA APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Submit your best social business idea Qualify as a semifinalist Get a travel scholarship to attend GSEC Week 2014 in Seattle, WA* Why Participate? GSEC is the place for students to learn about harnessing the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and affect positive social change in developing economies.  Each year, 15-20 semi-finalist student teams worldwide are selected from the applicant pool, paired with mentors and are invited to participate in GSEC Week, February 24 – 28, 2014, in Seattle, Washington, USA. Throughout the process – from application to GSEC Week – students receive expert guidance, refine their business skills, develop their networks, and gain access to new resources.  GSEC Week teams present to 500+ professionals and compete for monetary prizes, awarded to teams that develop businesses with the most innovative solutions to problems of poverty and the best integration of financial and social returns on investment. GSEC 2014 expects to award at least $30,000 in prizes. How To Apply Visit our site and review the eligibility guidelines, confidentiality guidelines, and prize criteria.  Apply by November 12, 2013! GSEC is open to currently enrolled students at any academic institution of higher education worldwide. GSEC business plans may focus on any subject area.   Multi-disciplinary teams are strongly encouraged. Need a team or team member? Post an announcement on the GSEC Facebook discussion board www.facebook.com/GSECUW Questions? Contact gsec@uw.edu

Organizers & Sponsors GSEC Week provides exclusive opportunities for semi-finalist teams to benefit from invaluable resources and expertise in the Seattle region: every year over 200 professionals volunteer as mentors, judges, and sponsors, providing critical expertise and resources. Individuals volunteer from organizations such as: Costco, Gray Ghost Ventures, Microsoft, PATH, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Smith Barney, Seattle International Foundation, the Grameen Foundation, the Washington Global Health Alliance, and UW Department of Global Health. GSEC is organized by the University of Washington’s Global Business Center at the Michael G. Foster School of Business, with the support of Microsoft Corporation and UW Department of Global Health (prize sponsors), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (travel scholarship supporter).  View all GSEC program sponsors **Travel scholarships available for qualifying 2014 international GSEC teams, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. See the Eligibility Guidelines page for more information

Internship Opportunity with Twisted Pair

We are looking for a Sr student who is close to completing and can come into our offices a minimum of 10 hours a week (up to 20). We're looking at $20/hr and the opportunity to be involved in a game changing project which will change the way homeland security works.

The EE Intern will need to have an understanding of analog circuits, have experience programming microcomputers and practical hacking experience with products like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc. Fabrication experience is also a plus. 

We have a current project that this person will step into. It's a very exciting soup to nuts situation where the intern will get to design, implement, test, work with vendors and see the finished project used in real world situations. This type of zero to market experience is priceless!

Introduction email and resumes should be sent to my email address. Potential candidates can learn more about us at www.TwistPair.com

Thank you!

Wendy Miller

Recruiter | Twisted Pair Solutions3131 Elliott Avenue | Suite 200 | Seattle, WA 98121 | USA

P: +1.206.805.3271 | M: +1.206.351.5677 |F: +1.206.812.0737

wendy.miller@twistpair.com| www.twistpair.com