Employer Conversations: From Boots to Shoes (Panel and Networking event for UW Veterans)

Tuesday, November 9th, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
134 Mary Gates Hall

As a veteran, you've established a unique and desirable skill set through your military training and experience. Not sure how to translate those skills into the world of work, or relay them to a potential employer? Then attend Employer Conversations: From Boots to Shoes to hear from employers, HR personnel and other veterans about how to do just that.

Representatives who will attend include a military recruiter from the private sector, a former human resources professional for the Department of the Army, an Iraq era veteran who successfully entered the work force, a Veterans Services Program Coordinator from the Employment Security Department, and a Veterans Conservation Corps Program Manager from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. These presenters will be available after the panel discussion (6:00 – 6:30 PM) to network individually with UW student and alumni veterans. So please attend, no need to register, just show up, you might be surprised at how those “boots” translate to “shoes” quite well.

Global Health Diagnostics Symposium 12/10/10 - UC Berkeley Campus

On December 10th 2010, UC Berkeley will host the first-ever
Bay Area conference on point-of-use diagnostics for global health:

GHDx Innovation Summit:
Translating Ideas into Impact

Friday, December 10, 2010
9:30 am to 4:30 pm (lunch included)
Sutardja Dai Hall, UC Berkeley
http://cend.berkeley.edu/diagnostics

Learn about the novel partnerships required to translate innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies into real-world solutions. The day includes speakers from universities, industry and the non-profit sector, discussing promising engineering advances & the realities of health care in developing countries.

Featured Speakers

John McDevitt, Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry, Rice University

Samuel Sia, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University

Bernhard Weigl, Principal Investigator, PATH Center for Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Paul Yager, Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington

To REGISTER for this no-cost event, please visit:
http://cend.berkeley.edu/diagnostics

The conference is co-chaired by Luke Lee and Amy Herr in the UC Berkeley Department of Bioengineering, and is sponsored by the Wheeler Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases.

Questions? Email cend@berkeley.edu

THE ENGINEERING SOCIETIES FAIR

Engineering and pre-engineering students at UW! Thinking about joining an engineering club but don't know how to get started? Want to explore other fields of engineering without taking the classes? Interested in the projects of student groups? Want the opportunity to network and participate in regional and national competitions? Joining an engineering society will help you achieve that!

The Engineering Societies Fair is an opportunity to get to know your departmental societies better! Meet all of the society members in one place and learn about different clubs. Ask questions and play games! Network and join club(s). Over 20 clubs are attending and we're sure you'll find a club to suit your interests!

There will be interactive games, cool prizes, and free food.

The Engineering Societies Fair will be held Next Tuesday, November 9, from 3-6 pm in the McCarty ABC rooms (North campus dorm).

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Information Sessions

Monday, November 8, 3:30-4:20pm, Denny 216
Tuesday, November 9, 2:30-3:20pm, Thomson 317
Wednesday, November 10, 3:30-4:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 258

Monday, November 15, 3:30-4:20pm, Denny 216
Tuesday, November 16, 1:30-2:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 258
Wednesday, November 17, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317

Tuesday, November 30, 2:30-3:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 258
Wednesday, December 1, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317

Undergraduate, graduate and professional school students* planning to take intensive foreign language** courses during Summer 2011 and/or intending to study foreign language and area or international studies during Academic Year 2011-12, mark your calendars for one of the above sessions and R.S.V.P. to macurtis@uw.edu.

Each workshop will cover FLAS fellowship benefits and requirements, the application process, and how awards may be used for study in the U.S. or abroad.

Summer awards for all fellows pay tuition up to $5,000, plus a $2,500 stipend. Travel money up to $1,000 is usually available, but is not guaranteed.

Academic year awards grant tuition up to $10,000 for undergraduates, plus a $5,000 stipend. Graduate students receive tuition up to $18,000 and a stipend of $15,000.

For undergraduate guidelines visit: https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/flasundergrad

Contact: Robin Chang, Assistant Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards, robinc@uw.edu or 206-543-2603.

For graduate student information visit: http://www.jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas Contact: Mary Ann Curtis, FLAS Fellowship Coordinator, macurtis@uw.edu or 206-616-8679.

Applications will be available from the above websites after November 15. All applications and supporting materials are to be submitted online by January 15, 2011.

*To qualify for the awards, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

**2011-12 FLAS award languages: Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Filipino/Tagalog, Finnish, French (graduate students only), German (graduate students only), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian/Malay, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Kirgiz, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish (graduate students only), Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Thai, Turkish, Uighur, Urdu, Uzbek, and Vietnamese.

Communication 540: The Rhetoric of Science

Leah Ceccarelli (Communication)
This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the interdisciplinary field that examines the rhetoric of science, and to assist
students in producing scholarship in this field. Rhetoricians of science scrutinize the interplay of language, situation, culture, and prior
tradition on scientific practice. Various types of scientific communication will be explored in this course, including the traditional journal
article and scientific controversies, with a special focus this quarter on the public discourse of scientists. For a course flyer, see
http://faculty.washington.edu/cecc/RSpromoW11.pdf

Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:30-5:30, Communications 321

Peace Corps/Teach For America Double Info Session: 11/10 @ 4:30 PM

Interested in post-grad service? Ever mix up Teach For America and Peace Corps? Come learn more at our double info session. We will compare and contrast the two organizations and answer any questions that you may have. This will be a great chance to learn more about two excellent post-graduate service opportunities:

Peace Corps/Teach For America Double Info Session

Wednesday, November 10th at 4:30 pm

Smith 120

Sign up here for an email/text reminder: http://tinyurl.com/uwtfapeacecorps

Ask your questions to Justin Yan – Charlotte '07 corps member and Recruitment Director for Teach For America, and Erin Larsen-Cooper, campus representative for the Peace Corps.


To learn more about our organizations, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Justin Yan at justin.yan@teachforamerica.org or Erin Larsen-Cooper at pcorps@u.washington.edu

Ocean 506 A Science & Technology News and Feature Writing

Winter 2011
Ocean 506 A
Science & Technology News and Feature Writing
Credits: 3
MW, 2:30-3:50
Location: OTB 205
SLN: 16677
Qualifies for W credit

Instructor: Dr. Deborah Illman
616-4826
illman@u.washington.edu

Course Description:

This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with an advanced experience in science and technology writing.

We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, the editorial process, layout and display issues, and freelancing. Students develop advanced skills in science news writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion sessions, writing clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing science writers. Articles developed by students may be considered for publication in Northwest Science & Technology (www.nwst.org).

Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing, communication, or public outreach activities.

Add code required--Email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu

Navigating Career Options – General Studies 350D

Curious how to link college to careers? Do you need to choose a major? Not sure what academic and career options are out there? Interested in finding ‘what is right for you’? Wondering what you can do and how to think in a challenging economy? Looking for support in figuring things out? Look no further.

General Studies 350D, Navigating Career Options, is a 3 credit course and will be offered on the UW Seattle campus in Winter 2011. This course includes a lecture [max 100 students] and 5 sections [max 20 students per section]. Students register for the lecture [SLN: 13938] and one quiz section [see time schedule or below for SLN #’s]. No pre-requisites needed for this course. This course is open to all undergraduate UW students.

Instructors who are team-teaching this course represent The Career Center, Undergraduate Advising, Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and UW Learning Links. Guest speakers from throughout our campus and city will interact with students in both the lecture and sections. We will incorporate a variety of events and career programming into this course – a sneak peak is available via the Career Center online calendar: http://careers.washington.edu/Calendar. Students and instructors will use the UW online Collect It drop box system for submitting and reviewing assignments, plus participate in activities throughout the course that addresses different learning styles. Credit will be awarded based on class attendance, participation, completion of assignments and the final project. There is no text book for this course. Course materials will be provided, but most students will need to complete personality/interest assessments via the UW Counseling Center [$30 for both assessments]. EOP students should see their EOP adviser for taking personality/interest assessments.

Course Topics:
· Career Options; Job Market
· Academic Options & Choosing Majors; Making the Most of your Undergraduate Experience
· Experiential Learning; Internships
· Job and Internship Searching; Social Media & Professional Networking
· Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing
· Personality & Interests
· Values; Finding Passion; Social Justice

· Strengths

Assignments for this course involve written reflection pieces, informational interviews & write ups, career and academic research assignments, personality and interest assessments, career/academic event review write-ups, resume and cover letter development and a final project.

Lecture [D] – SLN: 13938 - Tuesdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 389

Quiz Section [DA] – SLN: 13939 - Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:50am, MGH 271

Quiz Section [DB] – SLN: 13940 - Wednesdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 284

Quiz Section [DC] – SLN: 13941 - Thursdays, 10:30am-11:50am, SAV 162

Quiz Section [DD] – SLN: 13942 - Thursdays, 1:30-2:50pm, MGH 284

Quiz Section [DE] – SLN: 13943 - Thursdays, 3:30-4:50pm, MGH 288



Questions – please contact Patrick Chidsey [The Career Center; 134 Mary Gates Hall]: 206.616.5803; chidsey [at] uw.edu

Engineering Networking Night November 17th

Networking Night is happening on November 17 from 6-8pm. This event was created because Engineering Exploration Night has been so successful, and we have heard from 3rd and 4th year students that they would like an evening to network with professional engineers. We have many professionals signed up, and we are ready to have students sign-up. We will be serving dinner too!!

We would like for students to RSVP here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/krhoward/113071

Here are some further details. Please share what you think is best:

The format of the event is similar to “speed dating.” Students will rotate to different tables 3 times throughout the evening.

Here’s the timeline for the evening:
6pm – Eve Riskin Welcomes
6:10pm – 7:10pm Discussion – 3 rotations of 15 minutes and 5 minutes to alternate groups
7:10pm – Buffet opens
7:10pm – 8pm – Dinner and conversation
8pm – Departure

Border Stylo is Hiring!

1) Border Stylo is looking for Graduate-student Engineering Interns!

Join our team for a Spring 2011 or Summer 2011 internship in beautiful, sunny Los
Angeles, California. We welcome students in many scenarios. Local Los Angeles students are encouraged to apply, as are out-of-state students looking for a fun way to spend the Spring semester or have plans to vacation in L.A. during Summer 2011 while getting some great “hands on” Engineering experience.

Engineering Interns will gain valuable experience by working on our flagship product, Glass. Interns will work directly with Sr. Engineers, while interfacing with VPs on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to work within a group of passionate developers on new problems, while contributing to the making of a product. Interns will get the chance to work with different teams within the Engineering Department. Engineering Interns will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed to both the Border Stylo team and the Glass user base.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Writing code that meets specifications.
- Developing software applications and tools.
- Implementing activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects.
- Effectively resolving problems and roadblocks as they occur.
- Receiving work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at regular intervals.
- Operating within the context of approved methods.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Demonstrate proficiency in several areas of Web-based application development.
- Have working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems
- Familiarity with at least one "dynamic language," such as Ruby or Python.
- Knowledge in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
- The ideal candidate will also have server-side knowledge of a language such as Ruby, Erlang, or Python, in combination with skills in C/C++ or Java.
- Technically candidates should have knowledge of client-side Web technologies, including Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, across all major browser platforms.
- Experience working with working with relational databases (ex: Postgres, MySQL), document databases (ex: CouchDB) or distributed hash-based solutions (ex: MongoDB, Cassandra, Tokyo Cabinet) is helpful.

This is a paid internship and will be eligible for college credit.

E-mail cover letters and resumes to: internship@borderstylo.com


About Border Stylo

Border Stylo is not your typical technology company. It was founded with the passion to challenge the status quo, eliminate borders and develop web solutions and technologies that humanize the Internet experience by empowering individuals across all web sites. Formed by a group of friends from diverse, creative backgrounds in the art, film and technology arenas, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has a viewpoint that spans the globe, and believes your internet experience should be defined by you. Challenge the status quo by engaging with Border Stylo at www.borderstylo.com.


2) PRODUCT ENGINEER¶

We are looking for a Product Engineer, which might mean nothing to most people, except to the person we are looking for. The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Writes code that meets specifications. Develops software applications and tools. Implements activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of Web-based application development. Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems; familiarity with at least one "dynamic langauge," such as Ruby or Python; familiarity with at least one functional programming language, such as Scheme or Haskell. Expertise in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at regular intervals. Operates within the context of approved methods.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Position requires a minimum of 2 years of product engineering experience.

Technically candidates should have deep expertise in client-side Web technologies, including Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, across all major browser platforms. The ideal candidate will also have server-side expertise in a language such as Ruby, Erlang, or Python, in combination with expert-level skills in C/C++ or Java. Additional language experience in other languages, especially Lisp, Scheme, or Haskell is desired. Experience working with working with relational databases (ex: Postgres, MySQL), document databases (ex: CouchDB) or distributed hash-based solutions (ex: MongoDB, Cassandra, Tokyo Cabinet) is helpful.

E-mail cover letters and resumes to: hr@borderstylo.com

STATUS:
Full-Time

Operations Engineering Department¶


DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS ENGINEERING¶

We are looking for a Director of Operations Engineering, or more affectionately “Ops.” Our ideal candidate is not a list of bullet points, it could easily be an engineer excited about making the “jump” to a more managerial role, or it could be a seasoned veteran tired of working at a place where the management is as much as an obstacle as one’s competitors…

The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.

In short, we are looking for someone who wants to be part of a world class team. We do not pretend to be a world class team yet (being on a world class team is not as easy as applying and a few interviews), but rather we look for someone who can help mold more than a dozen talented engineers into the kind of team which creates legends.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This position will direct and control the activities of operations engineering staff accountable for delivering consumer-oriented content, products or services.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of software engineering needs and deploys sufficient resources to meet agreed on objectives, schedules and budgets at the highest level of quality and service.
- Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure competitive advantage in requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software solutions.
- Participates in setting software engineering performance and service standards, and develops and implements operating plans to achieve those standards.
- Makes input into the formulation of the strategies and operating plans and executes or adjusts the operating plans accordingly.
- Interacts with senior management to evaluate progress towards objectives.
- Interacts with direct reports and peers in management and vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs.
- Builds and enhances important internal and external contacts.
- Negotiates with management on most sensitive time, budget and software functionality trade-offs. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Position requires at least 10 + years of operations engineering experience, 5 of which are in a leader capacity.

Position requires deep expertise in Linux systems administration and kernel configuration, Amazon Web Services deployment and systems management, highly-scalable Web-based application architectures, including software-based load balancers, Web servers (Aapche, Nginx at a minimum). Experience with 24/7 high-availability network operations and escalation and resolution processes required. Experience in network operations budgeting and cost projections, and vendor selection (RFI, RFP) and negotiation a plus.

E-mail cover letters and resumes to: hr@borderstylo.com

STATUS:
Full-Time

W.L. Gore on Campus Interviews for EE students 11/22 - PIZZA!

Our company will be conducting interviews on campus at the end of November through career services. Students should apply on HuskyJobs; the deadline is November 9th. Additionally, we will be hosting an information session on November 22nd in Mary Gates 134, 5:30pm with food provided.

About Gore:
Gore is a technology-driven global company built on entrepreneurial innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Through our product leadership, we've been changing lives and changing industries including fabrics, medical devices, electronics, and manufacturing for more than 50 years.