College of Education Autumn Open House! Tuesday, October 18th!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
4:30-7:00 PM
UW Miller Hall 301

This event is ideal for students who are interested in learning more about:

• undergraduate programs in Early Childhood & Family Studies major or Education, Learning & Societies minor!
• teacher education in our Master in Teaching Program in elementary education and in secondary education!
• MEd and PhD programs in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, or Educational Psychology!  

Application Info Session - U.S. Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP)

When: Wednesday October 19th 4:30 PM (There will be free pizza and drinks!)

Where: EEB 403

What: The U.S. Air Force is looking for Electrical Engineering students for the Technical Degree Sponsorship Program.

This program is a great way to earn money while in school, work on the cutting edge in engineering, commission as a U.S. Air Force officer, and serve your country.

Some highlights of the program include:
-- Earn $3000 a month for up 2 years while in school with no military commitment until you graduate! No ROTC-like training while in school! Focus 100% on your degree!
-- All the benefits of an active-duty military member including discounts and retirement time earnings.
-- Complete, comprehensive, and free medical, dental and vision healthcare!
-- A path towards a great engineering career with broad opportunities for graduate education through the GI Bill and tuition assistance

Requirements:
-- U.S. citizen
-- Minimum 3.0 GPA
-- Will graduate by Spring 2014 or earlier

Please join us for pizza and a short presentation for the TDSP. If you are unable to attend, please contact Benjamin Nguyen at bnguyen@ee.washington.edu for more information!

Intel's Virtual Chat, 10/19/11

Intel Corporation is pleased to announce they will be hosting a Virtual Chat on October 19th, 2011 from 11am PST-1pm PST for Recent College Graduates and Interns.

The focus of this chat is:
Hardware validation at Intel: it's exciting, it's challenging and a job you should consider. Come see how several of our hiring managers got their start in validation and why they want YOU to consider roles on their teams. This will be your chance to have direct access to multiple hiring managers, ask questions and find out about real time opportunities here at Intel.

We will have multiple business groups in attendance with various validation hiring needs for 2011 and 2012 and you will be able to ask them questions directly.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit the following link: http://www.aftercollege.com/t/UzMzVEOUM3ND/SAJy5zsH9BSwo4oE/

Instructions:

1. Save the date and register for the event ASAP. (link above)
2. Please apply to this job opening ASAP: Apply Now. Opening #609815
(Note: By supplying your resume, we will be able to access it immediately. PLEASE APPLY PRIOR TO ATTENDING. If you are unable to attend the chat session during this time slot, but apply for this opening, we will be able to share your resume with all of our hiring teams for consideration.)

This event is for students that are open to New Graduate or Internship opportunities in 2011-2012 and forward, with interest in validation jobs at Intel, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Come ask for advice on landing your perfect 'gig', find out what it's like working for Intel in a validation capacity and see 5 managers share the story of their "Journey at Intel".

We look forward to your participation on October 19th.

Thanks,
Intel's Validation Hiring Teams
AfterCollege
http://www.aftercollege.com/ 

Meet the employer events

Bring your resume and come ready to talk about opportunities at the company:

Qualcomm
Wed, Oct 12 – 6pm – EEB 125

VMware
Tue, Oct 18 – 4:30pm – EEB 303

Micron
Wed, Oct 19 – 6pm – EEB 303

CIA
Wed, Oct 19 – 5:30 – EEB 403

Verizon Wireless
Thu, Oct 20 – 5pm – EEB 403

Research in Motion
Wed, Oct 26 – 4:30pm – EEB 403

Philips
Thu, Oct 27 – 5pm – EEB 403

 Questions? Ask – wieman@uw.edu

Program in Technology Commercialization: Medical Device Regulation

Wednesday Oct. 12 & Friday Oct. 14
3:30pm to 5:20pm
Room HSB T639

Wednesday October 12:  Martha Feldman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Drug & Device Development Co., Inc. (DDD) will lecture on Medical Device Regulation.  Feldman assists companies in bringing drugs and devices through the development process to market.  Her expertise is in developing and implementing regulatory and clinical strategies, and in troubleshooting regulatory impediments and clinical trial activities.  Read more….

Friday October 14:  Gordon Brandt will lecture on Medical Device Regulation with an emphasis on Clinical trials.  Gordon Brandt has led the clinical and regulatory development of drugs and devices at a number of Seattle-area biotechnology companies and has conducted clinical trials in the US, Europe, and Asia.

CONTROLS ENGINEER - Takata Corporation

Takata, a global manufacturer of custom automotive safety systems has an opening for an experienced electrical controls professional at its facility in Moses Lake, Washington.  We offer great benefits, a clean modern facility and competitive wages.   Recent graduate encouraged to inquire. Submit resumé to: wajobs@takata.com

  

Job includes working within the engineering controls team to design and install solutions that support the manufacturing process.

Solutions are end to end solutions from concept design and test to production rollout including training and documentation.

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues while providing support for production equipment as needed. Shift will be primarily week day shift with occasional support calls on off shift.

Education

 AA degree with a CS, or Electrical emphasis or equivalent trade or military schooling

Experience

5 plus years experience in supporting automated manufacturing control systems.

Desired skills:

• Visual Studio VB programming, setup and installation and maintenance of frequency drive and servo control systems
• Programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s (Allen Bradley Preferred),
• PC setup, configuration, and networking fundamentals
• Setup and maintenance of analog sensors and devices
• Installation setup and maintenance of pneumatic devices and controls
• Ability to read and follow electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Experience in electrical panel builds
• Setup and maintenance of robotic systems
• Familiarity with NEC
• CAD
• Good communication and verbal skills

IEEEXtreme Programming Competition

IEEEXtreme 5.0, the 24-hour online worldwide programming contest for students, is coming up! Are you ready to solve and win the world's most extreme programming challenge? Last year, UW placed 1st in the US West Coast region and we're hoping to defend our rank this year. Students with any level of programming experience are encouraged to compete.

Here's the official site for rules and registration: http://www.ieee.org/xtreme
Registration is open until October 8th.

Event Details:
Date: October 21st - 22nd
Time: Begins at 4pm
Location: To be determined (around Seattle)
Requirements: IEEE Student Member Number
Team Sizes: Up to 3 people

Contact Josh Scotland at koemon@uw.edu if you are interested in competing, want more information, or want to setup/join a team