Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, 7-8pm
Electrical Engineering Bldg, Room 303
Pizza will be provided
Hear about opportunities for co-op positions in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer
Science/Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Space Systems
Planetary Resources, the asteroid mining company, is looking for motivated students to work in a hands-on, intense, and dynamic work environment. Come see how you can join the next great adventure in deep space exploration.
careers@planetaryresources.com
Friday, October 10, 2014
GO and Fritz Study Abroad Scholarship Open to all UW Undergraduate
The GO! and Fritz Scholarships are open to UW
undergraduates from all three campuses and offer awards of $2000 - $5000
to support study abroad.
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The applications are online with access at
http://expd.uw.edu/globalopportunities/global-opportunities
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To apply for the GO!, students must be residents of WA state and eligible for Pell Grants or Husky Promise.
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To apply for the Fritz, students must be declared social science or humanities majors with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
The deadline for GO! and Fritz applications is Thursday, November 6 at 5pm.
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Students studying abroad during winter or spring 2015 should apply now.
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Students studying abroad in summer or autumn 2015 should apply at our next deadline in April.
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Info sessions are: Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3:30pm in 171 Mary Gates Hall.
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Students are welcome to email
goglobal@uw.edu with questions.
Information will also be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the
Study Abroad Fair, October 23 and the Scholarship & Fellowship Fair, October 30
-- Both in the Commons, Mary Gates Hall.
We invite all students interested in study abroad
(and advisers too!) to our next Study Abroad Meet & Greet on
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in 171 Mary Gates Hall
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GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be there to talk about their experiences and answer questions.
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Delicious international snacks will be served!
Visit IXL Learning at UW this Fall - October 20th - 23rd
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Yelp Tech Talk
Thursday, October 23rd
6:30-7:30 p.m.
EEB 125
Yelp engineer Bryan E talks about Threat Monitoring Using Open Source Tools. Dinner is provided and there will be an iPad raffle. Bring your CS/EE resume to enter the raffle.
Read more about our engineering at engineeringblog.yelp.com and check out our recent challenge at yelp.com/dataset_challenge.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
EEB 125
Yelp engineer Bryan E talks about Threat Monitoring Using Open Source Tools. Dinner is provided and there will be an iPad raffle. Bring your CS/EE resume to enter the raffle.
Read more about our engineering at engineeringblog.yelp.com and check out our recent challenge at yelp.com/dataset_challenge.
Volunteers for the Scholarship and Fellowship Fair, October 30, 2014
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is looking for a few good students to serve as volunteers during the
Scholarship and Fellowship Fair on Thursday, October
30, 2014 during variable times between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 pm. The event will be held in Commons, Mary Gates
Hall. We are looking for individuals to serve in the following capacities:
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Event Setup in prep for the big day -- Table
& Material Setup, Signage-Building & Campus locations, Food
& Beverage Station Setup;
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General Assistants – Greeters, Traffic
Directors, Workshop Introductions, Food and Beverage Station Attendants,
Registration Support, Materials, etc.; and
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Tear Down -- Clean up and tear down of the event including collecting signage-building & campus locations.
To see specific times and to sign up, please go to the following URL link --
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/472
UW Department of Rehab Open House and Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics
UW's Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics professional degree program and the Dept of Rehab is holding an Open House on Nov 4th at 5 p.m. in the UW Medical Center, Room BB-918.
Prosthetics and Orthotics is an exciting career with excellent employment opportunities and growth potential. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists maintains a web site with information about a career in P&O: http://www.opcareers.org/. Detailed information about the UW program, including prerequisites, can be found at: http://rehab.washington.edu/education/degree/po/.
Generally speaking, candidates for a career in Prosthetics & Orthotics are compassionate and patient; have strong interpersonal skills; enjoy hands-on work; have good mechanical aptitude; and are excellent problem-solvers and creative thinkers.
Two Sigma info session at University of Washington
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Talia and
I am part of the Campus Recruitment team at Two Sigma. Two Sigma will
be very active on Campus this Fall, through attending career fairs/info
sessions and hosting coffee talks/ lunches.
For your reference,
Two Sigma is a technology company that applies a rigorous, scientific
method-based approach to investment management. We are very excited to be hosting an info session at University
of Washing on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-7 PM at
UW Career Center (LOBBY) 134 Mary Gates
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Boeing Site Services Info Session
Boeing Site Services is looking to recruit top
talent from UW for those interested in gaining experience in facilities
management and facilities/equipment engineering. We have over 60
internship positions to fill next summer, and we
will be on campus to hold an information and networking session to
provide additional details regarding these exciting opportunities. Take
advantage of this chance for one on one time to ask questions and
network with our recruiting team.
What: Boeing Site Services Info Session
Who: Juniors looking for summer internships or seniors looking to learn about full time opportunities in Boeing Site Services
When: Thursday, October 9, 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: MGH 134
Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship: Applications Due October 31st
The Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship (formerly the Sterling and
Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship) encourages a life-long commitment
to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the
opportunity to explore their potential through
service and leadership in the community.
Jackson Munro Public Service Fellows are selected based on the strength of a public service project proposed
in collaboration with a public sector (non-profit or governmental) organization.
Factors influencing the selection of Munro Public Service Fellows include:
- Historical commitment to and involvement with community engagement activities
- Depth of partnership/relationship with proposed public sector partner
- Scope and impact of proposed work during the Fellowship
- Potentially sustainability of proposed project, how will the organization sustain this work at the end of your Fellowship?
- Connection between proposed project, academic studies, and professional/educational goals and objectives
Made possible through the support of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation,
the Fellowship is named for late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, S.
Sterling Munro, Jr., the former top aide to Senator Jackson and
Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, and Gene Munro, a
lifelong advocate for public service and the wife
of S. Sterling Munro Jr.
The application deadline for the 2015 Fellowship is 11:59PM on
Friday, October 31st. Application instructions and Fellowship expectations can be found at
http://www.washington.edu/carlson/jackson-munro-public-service-fellowship/
Questions? Contact Rachel Vaughn, Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center at
engage@uw.edu.
Post-Graduation 2015 Job Opportunities Making Social Change
We’re looking for smart, hard-working students who work well in a team
and are eager to make real change after graduation.
The Fund for the Public Interest (“the Fund”)**partners with leading nonprofit groups from around the country, providing the kind of people power it takes to build organizations for the long-term, win hard-fought campaigns, and make real change on some of the most important issues of our day. And we’re hiring!
Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like Environment America and US PIRG.
We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society.
If you are interested in applying, visit our website at www.fundjobs.org <http://www.fundjobs.org>, or contact me directly – 360-536-0118 <tel:360-536-0118>, ipaja@fundstaff.org <mailto:ipaja@fundstaff.org>.
The Fund for the Public Interest (“the Fund”)**partners with leading nonprofit groups from around the country, providing the kind of people power it takes to build organizations for the long-term, win hard-fought campaigns, and make real change on some of the most important issues of our day. And we’re hiring!
Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like Environment America and US PIRG.
We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society.
If you are interested in applying, visit our website at www.fundjobs.org <http://www.fundjobs.org>, or contact me directly – 360-536-0118 <tel:360-536-0118>, ipaja@fundstaff.org <mailto:ipaja@fundstaff.org>.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Undergraduate Research Assistant in Machine Learning Project
My research group has an opening for one undergraduate to work on a
Machine Learning project, starting this fall. The specific area is
Non-linear dimension reduction/Manifold learning (NLD). The goal for
this project is
(1) *efficient* implementation of NLD algorithms in python. The
current implementations run on thousands of data points (Matlab), 1
million (python). Can you rewrite them to run on 100M? on 1B?
(2) study real world data sets and discover their features, using
the algorithms you implement
- spectra of galaxies from large sky surveys
- the benchmark image data sets CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100
www.cs.toronto.edu/~kriz/cifar.html
- recordings of brain activity
The software will ultimately (possibly as soon as the end of the
fall quarter) become a component of scikit-learn.
Requirements. To participate, you MUST:
- be a an expert with cython, numpy and other python scientific
computing libraries (send me the name of a github repository with
code by you, or equivalent proof of expertise when you apply)
Highly desirable (you will gain more from the experience)
- basic notions of probability, statistics and mathematics
- a course in algorithms and data structures
- a curious mind
Rewards for you:
- experience with modern machine learning
- experience with the statistical study of large real data sets
- co-authorship of the package
- 2-4 credit hours
[- depending on your dilligence: co-authorship of research papers
resulting from this project]
What if you are interested but are not a python expert? I cannot work
with you until the python project is underway. But if I do find a
person for this first priority project, then I may have 1-2 openings
in the same area. So, drop me a line.
______________________________________________________________________
,_ o Marina Meila Dept of Statistics Padelford B - 321
/ //\ Associate Professor U of Washington Box 354322
__\>>_|__ mmp@stat.washington.edu Seattle WA 98195-4322
\\, www.stat.washington.edu/mmp phone: 206-543-8484
Machine Learning project, starting this fall. The specific area is
Non-linear dimension reduction/Manifold learning (NLD). The goal for
this project is
(1) *efficient* implementation of NLD algorithms in python. The
current implementations run on thousands of data points (Matlab), 1
million (python). Can you rewrite them to run on 100M? on 1B?
(2) study real world data sets and discover their features, using
the algorithms you implement
- spectra of galaxies from large sky surveys
- the benchmark image data sets CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100
www.cs.toronto.edu/~kriz/cifar.html
- recordings of brain activity
The software will ultimately (possibly as soon as the end of the
fall quarter) become a component of scikit-learn.
Requirements. To participate, you MUST:
- be a an expert with cython, numpy and other python scientific
computing libraries (send me the name of a github repository with
code by you, or equivalent proof of expertise when you apply)
Highly desirable (you will gain more from the experience)
- basic notions of probability, statistics and mathematics
- a course in algorithms and data structures
- a curious mind
Rewards for you:
- experience with modern machine learning
- experience with the statistical study of large real data sets
- co-authorship of the package
- 2-4 credit hours
[- depending on your dilligence: co-authorship of research papers
resulting from this project]
What if you are interested but are not a python expert? I cannot work
with you until the python project is underway. But if I do find a
person for this first priority project, then I may have 1-2 openings
in the same area. So, drop me a line.
______________________________________________________________________
,_ o Marina Meila Dept of Statistics Padelford B - 321
/ //\ Associate Professor U of Washington Box 354322
__\>>_|__ mmp@stat.washington.edu Seattle WA 98195-4322
\\, www.stat.washington.edu/mmp phone: 206-543-8484
UW Business Career Fair: 10/14, 2-6pm HUB. Open to all UW Students!
Attention Huskies!
Welcome back to campus!
We hope you had a great summer! Have you been looking for the perfect
job or internship? Then, don’t miss the chance to chat with
more than 120 employers at annual UW Business Career Fair! All UW students are welcome.
BUSINESS CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, October 14th
2-6pm, HUB Ballrooms
Open to all UW students and alumni!
Attending employers are looking to hire a variety of majors for
internships, part-time or full-time career opportunities. The one thing they all have in common? They’re looking to hire Huskies!
Companies include:
Accenture, Amazon, Anheuser Busch, Bloomberg, Boeing, Boston
Scientific, Deloitte Consulting, Hitatchi, HP, Intel, KeyBank,
Pandora, Wells Fargo, Zillow and many more! See attached link for employer list. Get a head start on your competition by researching
the companies on the list. Be sure to come dressed to impress and bring copies of your resumes!
Questions? Contact bzhire@uw.edu
#BCF14
UW iSchool - MLIS Info Session Weds/Oct 8 (6 pm, OUGL 136 or online)
You’re Invited!
MLIS Information Session
Weds, October 8th, 6:00 pm
Join us in person: OUGL 136, UW Seattle Campus
Or listen online: https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/mlisprospects/
MLIS Information Session
Weds, October 8th, 6:00 pm
Join us in person: OUGL 136, UW Seattle Campus
Or listen online: https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/mlisprospects/
Interested in a career in
librarianship, information literacy, knowledge organization, user
experience design, or information architecture? Do you think creatively
and want to help people and organizations find
and understand information? If yes, then check out the
Master of Library and Information Science degree offered by the University of Washington Information School. We offer the #3 ranked program in the nation.
Please join us on-campus or online for an
information session on
Wednesday, October 8th, from
6:00-7:00 pm PDT.
The on-campus information session will take place in Odegaard
Undergraduate Library Room 136. If you can't make it to campus, log in
at https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/mlisprospects/
(sign in as a guest) to listen to the presentation. No RSVP is
necessary for this session, but if you have questions or need
directions, please email
iask@uw.edu. For additional information session and web chat dates, visit the iSchool
recruiting calendar.
Click
here to find out more of what you can do with a master’s degree in information science. And check out these
videos to learn more about what some of our alum are doing.
Morris K & Stewart L Udall Scholarship, Campus Deadline Nov 6, 2014
Morris K & Stewart L Undergraduate Scholarship
Campus Application
Deadline: November 6, 2014
National Application Deadline: March 4, 2015
The
Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors
for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related
to American Indian nations or to the environment. Selected Udall
Scholars receive up to $5000 for eligible academic expenses. The Udall
scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall,
whose careers had a significant impact on American
Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public
lands and natural resources.
Applicants for the Udall Scholarship are selected on the basis of the following:
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Commitment to a career related to the environment, or to tribal public policy, or to American Indian health care;
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Leadership, public service, consensus building, and integrity;
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Academic achievement; and
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An understanding of the Udall legacy, demonstrated through the application essay.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
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4:00 –
4:50 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, 173Q MGH Team Room
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1:00 – 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2014, 173Q MGH
Team Room
Campus Application Can be found at this link:
For more information, please see the Udall websites:
Or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage:
http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=morrisundergraduate
Qualcomm intern and new graduate job postings
Qualcomm On-Campus Office Hours
Wednesday, October 15 (2014)
1:00-3:15pm
CSE AE105 (EE Main Office)
All interested students welcome to meet engineers from Qualcomm.
Ask about opportunities! Find out if Qualcomm is right for you!
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, October 16
5:20-7:30
218 Guggenheim
Calling all PhD Students and Faculty!
The 16th Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School
June 8th-August 7th, 2014
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Purpose: To focus a select group of upper-level undergraduate students and first year graduate students on the multi-disciplinary field of cyber-physical dynamic systems.
Focus areas: Students will learn about research in cyber-physical systems through tutorials and guest lectures, tours, and research projects.
1. Tutorials and Guest Lectures: Weekly tutorials and lectures with world class experts on various aspects of cyber-physical systems (signal processing, dynamic systems, system identification, embedded systems, model validation, nonlinear systems, and machine learning).
2. Projects: 3 person multi-disciplinary teams conduct research projects in an intense 9 week time frame. The goal is for the students to document and present their results at a professional conference. The 2014 Summer School students will present their research results at IMAC XXXIII.
3. Fellowship amounts range from $7000 to$10,500, depending on academic status and the point of origin for the student’s travel to Los Alamos.
4. This program is limited to US citizens.
How to Apply:
Students should send an email with the following documents to ladss@lanl.gov:
1. Resume
2. 1-page cover letter describing their interest in this summer school and multi-disciplinary cyber-physical dynamic systems research as well as your near term (1-3 year) academic and professional goals
3. Official transcripts (a copy is fine for application purposes, but the original will be needed prior to the start of the summer school)
4. At least one letter of recommendation
Applications must be received by Dec. 5, 2014.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by Dec. 19, 2014.
Additional information can be found at http://ladss.lanl.gov
Questions? Please contact ladss@lanl.gov, Chuck Farrar at farrar@lanl.gov or
David Mascarenas dmascarenas@lanl.gov
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Purpose: To focus a select group of upper-level undergraduate students and first year graduate students on the multi-disciplinary field of cyber-physical dynamic systems.
Focus areas: Students will learn about research in cyber-physical systems through tutorials and guest lectures, tours, and research projects.
1. Tutorials and Guest Lectures: Weekly tutorials and lectures with world class experts on various aspects of cyber-physical systems (signal processing, dynamic systems, system identification, embedded systems, model validation, nonlinear systems, and machine learning).
2. Projects: 3 person multi-disciplinary teams conduct research projects in an intense 9 week time frame. The goal is for the students to document and present their results at a professional conference. The 2014 Summer School students will present their research results at IMAC XXXIII.
3. Fellowship amounts range from $7000 to$10,500, depending on academic status and the point of origin for the student’s travel to Los Alamos.
4. This program is limited to US citizens.
How to Apply:
Students should send an email with the following documents to ladss@lanl.gov:
1. Resume
2. 1-page cover letter describing their interest in this summer school and multi-disciplinary cyber-physical dynamic systems research as well as your near term (1-3 year) academic and professional goals
3. Official transcripts (a copy is fine for application purposes, but the original will be needed prior to the start of the summer school)
4. At least one letter of recommendation
Applications must be received by Dec. 5, 2014.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by Dec. 19, 2014.
Additional information can be found at http://ladss.lanl.gov
Questions? Please contact ladss@lanl.gov, Chuck Farrar at farrar@lanl.gov or
David Mascarenas dmascarenas@lanl.gov
2015 Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The South Carolina Universities Research and Education Foundation
(SCUREF) is now accepting applications for the Nuclear Forensics
Undergraduate Scholarship Program (NFUSP) 2015 Award Cycle.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the NFUSP provides scholarships to qualified undergraduate students pursuing degrees in disciplines relevant to technical nuclear forensics including physics, chemistry, nuclear engineering, and material science. Scholars gain hands-on experience through summer research opportunities at the Department of Energy national laboratories, including close interaction with technical experts throughout the national nuclear forensics community. The NFUSP aims to build a viable student career path in nuclear forensics in order to cultivate the next generation of highly qualified scientists in this critically important field.
For more information, consult the NFUSP website.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the NFUSP provides scholarships to qualified undergraduate students pursuing degrees in disciplines relevant to technical nuclear forensics including physics, chemistry, nuclear engineering, and material science. Scholars gain hands-on experience through summer research opportunities at the Department of Energy national laboratories, including close interaction with technical experts throughout the national nuclear forensics community. The NFUSP aims to build a viable student career path in nuclear forensics in order to cultivate the next generation of highly qualified scientists in this critically important field.
For more information, consult the NFUSP website.
PAID Undergrad Research Internship with NOAA Scientists
PAID Northwest Fisheries Science Center Internship -
Apply by Oct. 8
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is offering a new Paid Internship Opportunity for undergraduates to research with NOAA scientists at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) starting autumn quarter. This internship opportunity is especially good for undergraduates in the sciences who might be interested in Fisheries and Marine Biology-related lab and field work research.
Interested applicants can find out more about the internship opportunity and the requirements to apply on our website here. Application deadline is Wednesday, October 8th.
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is offering a new Paid Internship Opportunity for undergraduates to research with NOAA scientists at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) starting autumn quarter. This internship opportunity is especially good for undergraduates in the sciences who might be interested in Fisheries and Marine Biology-related lab and field work research.
Interested applicants can find out more about the internship opportunity and the requirements to apply on our website here. Application deadline is Wednesday, October 8th.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Electrical Engineer Position with Alcoa
Title *Electrical Engineer
Requisition Number 12771BR
Job Function Engineering
Business Unit Group Global Primary Products
Location WA-Ferndale Job Status Full-Time Relocation Eligible Negotiable
Minimum Education Required Bachelors
Minimum Years of Experience 3
Minimum Travel Required 0-25%
Position Description
The Electrical Engineer position performs under the general direction of the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and functions to support the facility in providing analytical and technical expertise in execution of expense and capital projects, electrical reliability improvements, electrical safety, and maintenance on high voltage and low voltage equipment and power distribution.
Human relations, excellent communication skills and confident decision making skills are very important to be effective and successful in this position. Incumbent must work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the plant and will be responsible for the short and long-term maintenance strategies for the Power System reliability. This position functions as an in -house technical expert on a wide variety of electrical subjects requiring extensive problem solving capabilities that are aided through experience, while also being able to recognize safety, environmental, and reliability issues with the maintenance systems.
Application of experience and knowledge will be used to complete tasks including creation of and/or reviewing designs and associated drawings and documentation on capital and expense projects. The incumbent will sometimes work with and also act as a backup to the facility Power Engineer who is dedicated to the HV Power system.
This position is located in Ferndale, WA at our Intalco Works facility. It began operations in 1966 under the ownership of Alumax, Pechiney and Howmet. Today, Alcoa is the sole owner of the plant, which is operating at approximately two- thirds capacity and employs around 640 people.
Basic Qualifications This position requires extensive knowledge in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and associated controls
Experience with maintenance systems and principles
3+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
Ability to read and correctly apply standards governing technical, safety and related issues, such as the NEC, the NESC, Alcoa Engineering Standards, etc., and also train personnel on or assist personnel in interpreting Alcoa Safety Standards (such as 32.60HV, 32.69HV and 32.70
Arc Flash)
Ability to interpret or quickly learn how to interpret electrical single line drawings and thereafter identify different components and their functions in the field
Understands the mathematics behind basic power systems
Please note that this position could be a Job Grade 15, 16 or 17 depending upon experience.
Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Engineering/Operations with good technical knowledge and experience with transformers, rectifiers, and HV substation equipment
Good technical knowledge and experience with transformers, rectifiers, and CBs, HV substation equipment
Has an understanding of grounding, short circuit, arc flash, load flow, and relay coordination
Knows maintenance of equipment, can troubleshoot and problem solve Evaluates equipment condition, understands and interprets testing results, and performns reliability assessments. Determines capital needs for sustaining and improving power systems
Determines equipment capabilities
Single Point Accountable person on HV and LV capital projects. Responsible for reviewing designs and drawings, managing associated documentation and ABS practices (charts, etc.)
General working knowledge and training on oil analysis and interpreting infrared and other electrical test results
Recognizes safety, environmental and reliability issues with system Familiar with and capable of correctly applying standards governing technical, safety or other issues, such as the NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC
Good to excellent knowledge of electrical safety with respect to safe work practices, hazard recognization and assessment, training, etc.
Requisition Number 12771BR
Job Function Engineering
Business Unit Group Global Primary Products
Location WA-Ferndale Job Status Full-Time Relocation Eligible Negotiable
Minimum Education Required Bachelors
Minimum Years of Experience 3
Minimum Travel Required 0-25%
Position Description
The Electrical Engineer position performs under the general direction of the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and functions to support the facility in providing analytical and technical expertise in execution of expense and capital projects, electrical reliability improvements, electrical safety, and maintenance on high voltage and low voltage equipment and power distribution.
Human relations, excellent communication skills and confident decision making skills are very important to be effective and successful in this position. Incumbent must work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the plant and will be responsible for the short and long-term maintenance strategies for the Power System reliability. This position functions as an in -house technical expert on a wide variety of electrical subjects requiring extensive problem solving capabilities that are aided through experience, while also being able to recognize safety, environmental, and reliability issues with the maintenance systems.
Application of experience and knowledge will be used to complete tasks including creation of and/or reviewing designs and associated drawings and documentation on capital and expense projects. The incumbent will sometimes work with and also act as a backup to the facility Power Engineer who is dedicated to the HV Power system.
This position is located in Ferndale, WA at our Intalco Works facility. It began operations in 1966 under the ownership of Alumax, Pechiney and Howmet. Today, Alcoa is the sole owner of the plant, which is operating at approximately two- thirds capacity and employs around 640 people.
Basic Qualifications This position requires extensive knowledge in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems and associated controls
Experience with maintenance systems and principles
3+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
Ability to read and correctly apply standards governing technical, safety and related issues, such as the NEC, the NESC, Alcoa Engineering Standards, etc., and also train personnel on or assist personnel in interpreting Alcoa Safety Standards (such as 32.60HV, 32.69HV and 32.70
Arc Flash)
Ability to interpret or quickly learn how to interpret electrical single line drawings and thereafter identify different components and their functions in the field
Understands the mathematics behind basic power systems
Please note that this position could be a Job Grade 15, 16 or 17 depending upon experience.
Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Engineering/Operations with good technical knowledge and experience with transformers, rectifiers, and HV substation equipment
Good technical knowledge and experience with transformers, rectifiers, and CBs, HV substation equipment
Has an understanding of grounding, short circuit, arc flash, load flow, and relay coordination
Knows maintenance of equipment, can troubleshoot and problem solve Evaluates equipment condition, understands and interprets testing results, and performns reliability assessments. Determines capital needs for sustaining and improving power systems
Determines equipment capabilities
Single Point Accountable person on HV and LV capital projects. Responsible for reviewing designs and drawings, managing associated documentation and ABS practices (charts, etc.)
General working knowledge and training on oil analysis and interpreting infrared and other electrical test results
Recognizes safety, environmental and reliability issues with system Familiar with and capable of correctly applying standards governing technical, safety or other issues, such as the NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC
Good to excellent knowledge of electrical safety with respect to safe work practices, hazard recognization and assessment, training, etc.
Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship, Campus Deadline Nov 6, 2014
Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship
Campus Application Deadline: November 6, 2014
National Application Deadline: February 3, 2015
The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in
funding to actively involved student leaders pursuing graduate degrees
in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time
of selection. The Foundation also provides
assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate
school admissions, and professional development.
The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors who
expect to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2014 and
August 2015 and who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for
work in government and public service.
Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:
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Attend an accredited college or university.
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Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
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Be in the upper quarter of their junior class.
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A wish to influence public policies, and
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Outstanding leadership potential.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
• 3:00 – 3:50 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, 173Q MGH Team Room
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2014, 173Q MGH
Campus Application Can be found at this link:
For more information, please see the Truman or Udall websites:
Or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage:
http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=truman
Engage: Communicating Science to the Public Effectively (CENV 500)
Communicating Science to the Public Effectively (CENV 500)
Winter 2015
3 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Wednesdays 1:30-4:20 in Fish 203
This is a seminar, discussion-based course for graduate students in the sciences that focuses on effective techniques for sharing scientific research with non-specialists. At the end of the quarter, each student will present a 20 minute public talk on their graduate research to be delivered during the 2015 Engage: The Science Speaker Series at Town Hall Seattle.
In this course, students will:
- Develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
- Create a variety of concise research-promoting statements
- Practice story-telling and audience consideration
- Use improvisation as a public speaking tool
- Engage in weekly readings and discussions
- Hear from guest speakers on science communication
Space is limited to 15 students, and the course fills quickly, often with an extensive waiting list. Thus, we have an application process and an expectation agreement which must be completed for a student to be enrolled. The student application is available here<https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/stephj5/249167> and closes at 5pm on October 24th.
General information<http://www.engage-science.com/> about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar
What others have written:
Science Students Learn to Tell Stories<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020628506_talkingsciencexml.html> The Seattle Times
Crafting the Story Behind the Science<http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp> A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Designing a Practical Science Communication Curriculum<http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2010/10/12/designing-a-practical-science-communication-curriculum/> The Intersection at Discover Blogs
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling<http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140> UW Today
If you have any questions, please email Shelley Chestler, schest@uw.edu
Winter 2015
3 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Wednesdays 1:30-4:20 in Fish 203
This is a seminar, discussion-based course for graduate students in the sciences that focuses on effective techniques for sharing scientific research with non-specialists. At the end of the quarter, each student will present a 20 minute public talk on their graduate research to be delivered during the 2015 Engage: The Science Speaker Series at Town Hall Seattle.
In this course, students will:
- Develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
- Create a variety of concise research-promoting statements
- Practice story-telling and audience consideration
- Use improvisation as a public speaking tool
- Engage in weekly readings and discussions
- Hear from guest speakers on science communication
Space is limited to 15 students, and the course fills quickly, often with an extensive waiting list. Thus, we have an application process and an expectation agreement which must be completed for a student to be enrolled. The student application is available here<https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/stephj5/249167> and closes at 5pm on October 24th.
General information<http://www.engage-science.com/> about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar
What others have written:
Science Students Learn to Tell Stories<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020628506_talkingsciencexml.html> The Seattle Times
Crafting the Story Behind the Science<http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp> A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Designing a Practical Science Communication Curriculum<http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2010/10/12/designing-a-practical-science-communication-curriculum/> The Intersection at Discover Blogs
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling<http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140> UW Today
If you have any questions, please email Shelley Chestler, schest@uw.edu
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Information Sessions
Webinar:
·
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. To register:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/649070414
·
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. To register:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/656401654
In person:
·
Thursday, October 9, 2014, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Smith 311
·
Friday, October 10, 2014; 10:30-12 noon., Oceanography Teaching Building (OTB), room 014
·
Tuesday, October 14, 2014; 12:30-2:00 p.m., Denny 206
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 $32,000 annual stipend and tuition. 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 in all eligible fields 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.
First year graduate students (and sometimes second year students) can apply now.
The
information session will cover the application process, strategies for
successful applications and more details regarding how the fellowship
operates.
Application deadlines range from October 29 – November 4, 2014. 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.
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=6201&ods_key=nsf14590
Questions? Please contact the Graduate School Fellowships and Awards office at
gradappt@uw.edu or 206.543-7152.
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=6201&ods_key=nsf14590
The UW Leaders Program
UW
Leaders, an entity of the ASUW, is a leadership development program for
undergraduates at the University of Washington. Open to first, second,
and transfer third-year students, we strive to enrich students' husky
experience by providing community, establishing relationships with
experienced mentors and providing weekly workshops ranging from topics
such as professional development, dealing with conflict, socially
conscious leadership and diversity, and many others.
UW
Leaders is a program for students from all backgrounds and areas of
academic interest. We highly encourage you, or other students you
interact with, to apply! The application deadline is Tuesday, October 21st at 11:59pm.
The application and additional information about the program can be found at http://uwleaders.asuw.org/.
The application and additional information about the program can be found at http://uwleaders.asuw.org/.
You can also receive updates about the program and other opportunities to get involved by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uwleaders.
Email asuwlead@uw.edu if you have additional questions.
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