UW Buerk Center: Startups, Student Entrepreneurs, Cool Opportunities

Interested in startups?
Have an idea for a product or service?
Curious how you can create a company?
 

 

Attend an Open House 
All majors welcome!

 

Thursday, Oct 1 | 1:30-2:20
Deloitte Commons (Paccar Hall, 2nd flr)

 

Tuesday, Oct 6 | 4:30-5:20
Herbold Innovation Lab (Dempsey 211)

Join us if you want to learn about entrepreneurship classes, clubs, programs, competitions, mentors and resources. RSVP here

Lavin Entrepreneurship Program

No slackers here.
What will you create?
All majors can apply

Deadline: Oct 25 

The Lavin Program is a highly competitive, honors program for passionate, innovative undergrads. Freshmen or sophomores of any major can apply. Learn more here

The Entrepreneurship Minor

29-31 credits.
For non-business majors only.

Deadline: Oct 25 

Take classes like the Business Plan Practicum, Venture Investing, or Software Entrepreneur-ship. Learn about the many ENTRE classes  or watch our 2-minute video highlighting the Creating a Company class. 

Build Your Own Business

(BYOB)

All majors welcome! No RSVP required Free pizza

Oct 6, 6-7:30 pm 

BYOB is a drop-in workshop series for students of any major who have an idea for a company, product or service and want to see if it has legs. Learn more here

Two Sigma Opportunities: Women in STEM/ Grace Hopper

1)      Women in STEM @ Two Sigma 2015

·         What: Experience what it’s like to work at Two Sigma from the perspective of our female engineers and modelers through a full-day event at our SoHo, New York City headquarters. The event will kick off with breakfast, followed by an introductory presentation and a panel discussion with Q&A session. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with a mix of Two Sigma employees from a variety of teams over lunch, and connect with recruiters who can answer any questions you have about working at Two Sigma. We’ll end the day with a puzzle competition in groups with your peers and the help of Two Sigma mentors.

·         Who: Students in STEM disciplines pursuing their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree

·         When:  Friday, October 23rd; 9 AM- 5 PM

·         Where: Two Sigma Headquarters, New York, NY

·         How: Apply here by 10/5 to be considered for a spot!  

2)     Grace Hopper Networking Night

·         What: Two Sigma is hosting a private networking night during the week of the Grace Hopper celebration on Thursday, October 15th. We would love for you to join us so we can learn more about your background and interests. We also hope that you will enjoy getting to know more about Two Sigma and the people who work here. We look forward to meeting you! Food and refreshments will be provided.

·         Who: Industry professionals and university students in STEM disciplines pursuing their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree who will be attending the Grace Hopper Conference.

·         When: Thursday, October 15^th; 6:30 PM CST

·         Where: Restaurant TBA in Houston, TX

·         How: Apply here by 10/5 to be considered for a spot!  

3)     Grace Hopper Conference Interviews

·         What: We are excited to announce that Two Sigma will be hosting Software Engineering Interviews at the 2015 Grace Hopper Celebration in Houston, TX. We will be hiring for full-time and internship roles.

·         Who: Industry professionals and university students in STEM disciplines pursuing their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree who will be attending the Grace Hopper Conference.

·         When: Wednesday, October 14^th – Friday, October 16^th (time slots will be assigned)

·         Where: Houston, TX

·         How: Please see the role requirements here for internships, and here for fulltime. Submit your application by Monday, October 5th, 2015 to be considered.

Fritz and GO! Scholarships for Study Abroad Now Open

The Fall 2015 application is now open for the Fritz and GO! scholarships for study abroad. Eligible students who plan to study abroad in Winter or Spring 2016 should apply.   Students can find eligibility information as well as the essay prompts and selection criteria online at goglobal.uw.edu.   Please note that there are separate deadlines for the Fritz and GO! this year. 

UW CSE to host Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings vs. QANTA in trivia showdown

Everyone is welcome to attend, please just RSVP!

UW CSE to host Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings vs. QANTA in trivia showdown

It’s man vs. machine when Ken Jennings, a former UW student and the most successful Jeopardy!player of all time, returns to campus to take on QANTA, a cutting-edge computer question-answering system, in a quiz bowl showdown. UW CSE is hosting the event at Kane Hall on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus on Friday, October 2.

This is not the first time Jennings has gone head-to-CPU with a computer: he came in second onJeopardy! – which he previously won 74 times in a row – to I.B.M.’s Watson in 2011. But unlike Watson, which sees the entire trivia question at once, the QANTA system decides when it has enough information to answer a question, meaning it can take part in a tossup competition. Before the game gets underway, Professor Jordan Boyd-Graber of the University of Colorado at Boulder will share details on the machine learning research that led to QANTA and how students can get involved in the project.

The event starts at 4:00 pm and is open to the public. High school and university students are encouraged to attend. Please note: advance RSVP is required to guarantee seating, then it will be first come first served. More details on the event can be found here.

Sept 30th Deadline for Electrical Engineering Scholarships

Apply for AfterCollege Scholarships AfterCollege scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate that they will be exemplary candidates in their field. Applicants are evaluated with the eye of a hiring manager, so: watch your grammar, keep it relevant, put your best accomplishments forward and you may get paid for thinking about your future! This quarter's deadline to apply for AfterCollege scholarships is Wednesday, September 30th

NSA Electrical Engineering Student Scholarship $500 - Open to currently enrolled students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

AfterCollege Engineering Student Scholarship $500 - Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree in any field of engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship $500 - Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship $500 - Open to currently enrolled students in an accredited program, working toward a degree in any discipline. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

How to Apply About AfterCollege Read instructions completely Click blue "Apply" button Complete your AfterCollege profile AfterCollege is an entry-level job and internship resource started by Stanford students in 1999.  We match students with opportunities based on school, major and graduation date. Tell us whether or not these positions interest you (and why), and we'll show you results that better reflect your preferences.

Outreach/Networking Opportunity - Society of Women Engineers

Hello fellow engineers and scientists!

 

If you're a female undergraduate or graduate student and all too familiar with being in the minority, here is an opportunity to expand your network, develop professionally, find support, and help change this for the next generation! I'd like to introduce a great outreach opportunity through the Society of Women Engineers. 

 

Time to Invent is an outreach program run by graduate students and focused on kindling a love of science and engineering in young girls . Once a month, our mentors visit a local elementary school and lead 4th and 5th grade girls through hands-on activities to encourage an interest in innovation and science/engineering. While activities are typically led by the graduate mentors, both undergraduate and graduate mentors are encouraged to participate in the activities! Check out our website here: http://timetoinventuw.wix.com/timetoinventuw.

 

WHY should you join?

- Learn how to talk about your field or even your research to a very young audience

- Help develop creative activities that demonstrate scientific/engineering concepts in an exciting way

- Get to know UW female graduate/undergraduate students in other science/engineering fields

- It's immensely rewarding!!

 

This program is also the beginning of a graduate student-focused group within the UW section of Society of Women Engineers (SWE), a global organization supporting the success of women in STEM fields. SWE at UW has fantastic networking opportunities with employers and other professional women, leadership workshops, conference presentations, and more.

 

If you're interested in Time to Invent, come to our info session on Wednesday, October 7th, at 4:30pm in CSE 403.

Some snacks will be provided! 

 

Following this will be the first SWE meeting in EEB 105 at 6pm, (doors open at 5:30pm; EEB and CSE buildings are connected), where you can learn what SWE can do for you, how you can become involved, and much more. Time to Invent will also be presenting at this meeting, so if you plan on attending the SWE meeting and are also interested in learning about Time to Invent, you can hear all the information you need at the SWE meeting alone. 

Please RSVP to the Time to Invent meeting at the link below so that we can get a headcount for snacks and have an email address to send you a reminder before the meeting! (Don't worry; we won't store these email addresses. We'll have a signup sheet at the meeting if you decide to join Time to Invent after hearing what we have to say). If you are interested in Time to Invent but cannot make the meeting, the RSVP form has a place where you can let us know this and leave us with your email address to we can get in touch with you! 

RSVP! 

 

Questions? Contact me (Kayla Sprenger) or my co-leader Jenny Cronin, at timetoinventuw@gmail.com.

Undergraduate Research for Community College Transfer Students - Sept. 28, 2-3:30 pm

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS

Mary Gates Hall (MGH), Room 171E

Monday, September 28th, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Are you an incoming community college transfer student interested in undergraduate research? Get a jump-start on research with this workshop intended for incoming transfer students in all disciplines to get up to speed on the resources and opportunities available for you to engage in faculty-mentored research at UW! Join Undergraduate Research Program advisers for an information session and interactive panel of current student researchers.

Register for the workshop here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/561

USC Engineering: Graduate Preview Events

Graduate Engineering Preview Day
October 30, 2015

Students with a background in engineering, math or science are welcome to attend to learn about Master’s degree programs offered by the Viterbi School. A limited number of travel grant stipends are available for highly qualified students.

Learn more and Register at viterbi.usc.edu/mspreview.

Graduate Open House
December 4, 2015

Students with a background in engineering, math or science are welcome to attend to learn about Master’s degree programs offered by the Viterbi School. A limited number of travel grant stipends are available for highly qualified students.

Learn more and Register at viterbi.usc.edu/gradopenhouse.
***Webpage and registration will open on November 2nd.

Science and Engineering Business Association announcements for September 22

Welcome (back) to UW, everyone! SEBA has a lot of great events to kick off
the new year.

*WTIA Tech in Focus: B2B Marketing *

*When: *Tuesday, September 22nd, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*Where: *Madrona Venture Group Inc, 999 3rd Ave, Suite 3400
*What: *The WTIA has asked for volunteers to help with a focus forum on B2B
(Business-to-Business) Marketing. Come hear from leaders at Bizible and
Extrahop as they share case studies of how they have used B2B content
marketing to build their customer base. Learn from their mistakes. B2B
marketing technologies are constantly evolving. This will be an interactive
session and you can expect to leave with some ideas for how to jump start
or change up your product marketing. More information can be found here.
<http://washingtontechnology.org/event/tech-in-focus-b2b-marketing/> Email
relations@uwseba.org if you are interested.

*ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum*

*When: *Tuesday, September 29th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where: *Two Union Square, 600 University st (Skyview Room, Floor 51)
*What:* ZINO Society needs volunteers to help with their 10th annual ZINO
Zillionaire Investment Forum (ZZIF), which features a group of 15 brilliant
entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams. ZINO Society is a community of Angel
Investors, Entrepreneurs and Connectors that propel businesses and
investors to success through active angel investing, consulting and
mentoring. Attending a ZINO Society investment event is a front seat to the
early stage company and business community that is alive in the Pacific
Northwest. More information can be found here
<http://zinosociety.com/events/upcoming-events/>. Email relations@uwseba.org if
you are interested in helping out!

*SEBA Annual Kickoff Barbecue*

*When: *Thursday, September 30th 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where: *Sylvan Grove Theater (W Stevens Way NE)
*What:* Come meet our officers and kick of the new academic year with free
food and refreshments!

We still need more volunteers for this event. Email membership@uwseba.org if
you are interested in helping out!

*SEBA First Tuesday: Career Fair Success*
*When: *Tuesday, October 6
*Where: *TBD
*What: *SEBA's annual career fair is the largest on campus and features
companies from the Northwest and across the nation. Come learn how to best
prepare for success. Exact time and location to be determined.

*ZINO Woman Intentional Investment Forum*

*When: *Monday, October 19th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where: *Two Union Square, 600 University st (Skyview Room, Floor 51)
Seattle
*What:* ZINO Society needs volunteers to help with their ZINO Woman:
Intentional Investment Forum. Men and women are invited to attend! The
event begins with a 90 minute Before the Pitches Networking Reception and
Women’s Business Showcase of interactive exhibits plus a dozen 1-minute
elevator pitches. The business session will include a panel of investor and
entrepreneur experts, followed by a rapid fire format of eight 5-minute
business pitches to angel investors and business leaders. Presenting
companies include women entrepreneurs or C-level women on the team, who are
eligible for selection as ‘best investment opportunity” through the ZINO
Zenith Award and Judges’ Award and ZINO Annual Angel Investment Fund
consideration as well as individual investments by accredited investors.
Email relations@uwseba.org if you are interested in helping out with this
great event.

*WBBA Governor's Life Sciences Summit & Annual Meeting*

*When: *Friday, October 23rd, 7:00 am - 11:15 am
*Where: *Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue
*What:* The WBBA is proud to present the 11th annual Governor’s Life
Sciences Summit and Annual Meeting, where more than 700 leaders from
Washington’s life sciences community gather to celebrate our successes and
discuss the industry’s current challenges and coming opportunities on the
 local, national and global level. Event Highlights include legislative
updates and a review of the critical issues facing the life sciences sector
in 2015 and 2016, remarks from Governor Jay Inslee about Washington State’s
vision for the life science sector, rebranding the WBBA, and a discussion
around future goals and objectives for the continued growth of life
sciences in Washington. Emailrelations@uwseba.org if you are interested in
volunteering.

Research Position with Rombolabs: Visual and Tactile Sensation

A fully funded position is available for a graduate student or research engineer.

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ROMBOLABS

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Rombolabs is part of the VA Center for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering and affiliated with the University of Washington in Seattle. We are developing sensing and control for robots and advanced prosthetic limbs. Projects in the lab include biomechanics studies, human-machine interface, “neurobotics,” virtual reality for sensorimotor neuroscience, and optimal control / machine learning. Email rombokas@uw.edu, include a resume / CV, and specify which position you are interested in.

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RESEARCH TOPIC: VISUAL AND TACTILE SENSATION

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We are researching how people integrate visual and tactile information, and developing a sensory feedback system for lower extremity amputees. Tomorrow’s prosthetic limbs will not just be advanced robots, but they will also replace sensory capabilities. Our system will measure forces at the prosthetic foot, and deliver task-relevant feedback to the user. We will use noninvasive tactile / vibrotactile feedback for people having Targeted Reinnervation surgery. For people experiencing sensory transfer as a result of this surgery, touches on the skin of residual limb feel as if they originate from the amputated limb. We will use virtual reality to help understand this phenomenon.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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* Be project lead for a virtual reality system using a virtual-world visual scene with simultaneous real-world tactile stimulation.

* Create and use digital assets for sensory and movement studies using cutting-edge virtual reality (Rift, Vive, etc.)

* Integration of VR engine with laboratory equipment: synchronization of body movement with in-engine rendering of body movement.

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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* VR development. Integration of Unity / Unreal with inputs from laboratory equipment.

* Software engineering and systems integration (C, python, java, simulink, ROS, etc)

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EXPERIENCE

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* BS or MS in relevant field

* Track record of completed software projects; VR a plus

Research Position with Rombolabs: Sensory Feedback

A fully funded Ph.D. position is available at Rombolabs.

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ROMBOLABS

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Rombolabs is part of the VA Center for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering and affiliated with the University of Washington in Seattle. We are developing sensing and control for robots and advanced prosthetic limbs. Projects in the lab include biomechanics studies, human-machine interface, “neurobotics,” virtual reality for sensorimotor neuroscience, and optimal control / machine learning. Email rombokas@uw.edu, include a resume / CV, and specify which position you are interested in.

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RESEARCH TOPIC: SENSORY FEEDBACK

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We are developing a sensory feedback system for lower extremity amputees. Tomorrow’s prosthetic limbs will not just be advanced robots, but they will also replace sensory capabilities. Our system will measure forces at the prosthetic foot, and deliver task-relevant feedback to the user. We will use noninvasive tactile / vibrotactile feedback for people having Targeted Reinnervation surgery. For people experiencing sensory transfer as a result of this surgery, touches on the skin of residual limb feel as if they originate from the amputated limb. The funded project will focus on stair descent, but we are exploring the general goal of improving the kinesthetic experience of using prosthetic limbs.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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* Design sensors for detecting foot placement, forces and pressures, etc, from the prosthetic lower extremity during use.

* Translate foot events to functionally-useful cues to the user

* Adapt or create tactors (sensory stimulation devices) for providing sensory stimulation to the user

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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* Embedded systems for sensor data acquisition and driving tactile stimulation

* Psychophysics and haptics familiarity a plus

* Systems engineering and software familiarity (C, python, java, simulink, ROS, etc)

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EXPERIENCE

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* BS or MS in relevant field

* Track record of completed mechatronic projects

Research Position with Rombolabs: Adaptive Stair Systems

A fully funded position is available for a graduate student or research engineer.

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ROMBOLABS

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Rombolabs is part of the VA Center for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering and affiliated with the University of Washington in Seattle. We are developing sensing and control for robots and advanced prosthetic limbs. Projects in the lab include biomechanics studies, human-machine interface, “neurobotics,” virtual reality for sensorimotor neuroscience, and optimal control / machine learning. Email rombokas@uw.edu, include a resume / CV, and specify which position you are interested in.

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RESEARCH TOPIC: ADAPTIVE STAIR SYSTEM

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We are developing a sensory feedback system for lower extremity amputees to use during stair locomotion. A key element of the project is a stair system that adapts to the speed of the user. This allows a short stairway to mimic a long flight of stairs. The stair system will enable research into how prosthetic limb users ambulate on stairs, while staying within a state-of-the-art motion analysis laboratory.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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* Be project lead for the adaptive-speed stair system, from design to implementation to usage in a study.

* Mechanical design of stairs and drivetrain, whether it is “from scratch” or adapting a commercially-available stair system

* Design and implementation of speed control given stair state and user location

* System integration of the device with user position sensing and device control software.

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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* Mechanical device design / CAD . Understanding of how complete a design from conception to machining to assembly and testing.

* Motor control / embedded systems for reliable and safe speed adaptation

* Software engineering and systems integration familiarity a plus (C, python, java, simulink, ROS, etc)

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EXPERIENCE

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* BS or MS in relevant field

* Track record of completed mechatronic projects

Undergrad Research Opportunity for EE Juniors/Seniors

We are looking for 1-2 motivated undergraduate senior students to participate in an underwater communications project. You will work with researchers (graduate student and professor from FUNLAB, see www.ee.washington.edu/research/funlab) in an NSF funded project and earn 499 credit, and based on performance, may be considered for a part-time research appointment for one qtr.

Qualifications: Experienced in C/C++ programming in Linux, hardware interfacing & debugging, basic understanding of the communication protocol stack and networking.

Expectations: Program and debug, operate acoustic modems, conduct field experiments teams, data collection and assistance with analysis. 1-2 days of availability per week during the quarter required.


Send (i) complete UW transcript and (ii) short CV to sroy@uw.edu & nbagha@uw.edu with a note about your interest and availability.

GPSS hosts the annual Husky Sunrise on Sep. 28, 9-11 am

Husky Sunrise is the 2nd annual welcome event for graduate and professional students at the University of Washington, hosted by the Provost, the Graduate School and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS). Take advantage of this unique opportunity to mingle with UW administrators, faculty, and graduate/professional students from across all academic disciplines. 

*When? *The program begins on September 28th at 9 am (Breakfast starts at 8:30). 

*Who's invited?* All incoming and current graduate and professional students are invited to attend. 

*What's for breakfast?* A hot breakfast including bacon, eggs, and mimosas is guaranteed for the first 600 guests. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available, too. 

*What should I bring? *All guests must bring their Husky Card and those wishing to have mimosas will need to provide additional identification proving that they are 21 or older. Guests requiring accommodations, please e-mail gpss@uw.edu so that arrangements can be made. *Add this event to your Facebook calendar:* https://www.facebook.com/events/903015383081022/

CSE490D is a survey course introducing Accessible Technology

It is estimated that between 750 million and one billion people globally have vision, speech, hearing, mobility or cognitive limitations. We will consider how impairment and aging may affect a person's use of interactive devices, common assistive technologies and information technology. This course will discuss the growing role of technology in society and how design and engineering determine usability and access to technology. We will discuss both barriers and solutions to access through an evaluation of a gamut of technologies that aim to increase function, productivity and independence for users with various disabilities. We will also consider the financial, cultural, knowledge and physical barriers that prevent many people from having access to computing, and therefore to the information and services that are accessed through computing.  Students enrolling in the winter capstone will be given priority placement in CSE490D in fall.

This course is structured in a two credit seminar in the fall, followed by a 5 credit intensive capstone project course in the winter.

Juniors and Seniors in Electrical Engineering, Human Centered Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio Engineering and graduate students in Rehabilitation Medicine are all strongly encouraged to register.

Fall course 2 credits: CSE 490D: SLN 22970

Student Research Opportunities with the Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory

The Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory (AFSL) in the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics is holding an information meeting to inform students about upcoming research opportunities in the area of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the 2015 – 2016 academic year.  For more information, please see that attached flyer.

What:                   UAS Student Research Opportunity Meeting

Who:                     Any UW student (both undergraduate and graduate)

When:                  October 1, 2015, 2:30 – 3:20pm

Where:                 Guggenheim 305

Why:                     Learn more about UAS activities/opportunities in the AA department

The three major programs that will be covered at this meeting are:

1.  Design/Build/Fly

-Students design, fabricate, and demonstrate flight capabilities of an unmanned, radio controlled aircraft.

-Students compete in an international fly-off in the spring.

2.  Control and Usability of UAS

-Students will investigate control systems for UAS

-Students will build autonomous fixed wing, multi-rotor, and ground vehicles.

3.  Wind Tunnel Testing of Complex Ice Shapes

-This project involves creating wind tunnel models of complex ice shapes.

-Students will use CAD and 3D printing to generate these models.