The Biomedical Journal Club (BMJC) is having its first meeting next Wednesday (04/17/13) from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in PAA 212 and students from all majors are invited!
Come join us for an interesting discussion of the innovative and
interdisciplinary research ongoing in the biomedical field! One of our
officers will kick us off by presenting a summary of an article on light
controlled gene expression in E. coli. We’ll then discuss some of the conclusions and future possibilities of this technology.
Refreshments will be provided!
We hope to see you there,
Biomedical Journal Club
Please feel free to e-mail us at biomedjc@uw.edu if you have any questions!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Science
Sponsor: Association for Women in Science (AWIS) (www.seattleawis.org)
Award: $1000 - $1500
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Number 4-6 scholarships per year (usually
30 – 40 applicants)
Awarded:
Contact: AWIS Scholarship Committee
5805
16th Avenue NE
Seattle,
WA 98105
scholarship@seattleawis.org
Electrical Engineer Position with Williamson & Associates
Williamson and Associates
(WASSOC) has traditionally been the provider of specialist deep--‐ water services
including marine geophysics and oceanography. In recent years WASSOC has played
an increasingly larger role in the manufacture of highly specialized deep--‐water
engineering equipment and the pursuit of innovation in developing deep--‐water solutions.
WASSOC is a small player
in a large industry and is able to use its small size and multi--‐ talented staff
to respond quickly to industry needs. Operating primarily in the international market,
WASSOC staff members are frequent travellers with a wide variety of clients.
Key to WASSOC’s survival
is the anticipation of industry needs, and the overlapping between survey, manufacture,
operation and innovation. Based in Seattle, the W&A office provides the central
hub of operations that span multiple disciplines in many nations.
Williamson and Associates
are currently seeking suitable applicants for the position of Electrical Engineer,
a key position in our in--‐house engineering team.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate
will be part of an integrated engineering team and performing general engineering
services to major company projects such as the design, development and construction
of deep--‐water equipment. We are looking for a good team member for the position
of Electrical Engineer who can support the Senior Electrical Engineer. As an E.E.
you will function independently, provide support to the Sr. E. E, collaborate on
a team level, contribute to multiple assignments, and represent the company to a
high professional standard.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Applicants with experience in electrical design will be given preference.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with generating electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of creating manufacturing drawings for assembly.
- Excellent PC skills including Excel and Word
- Knowledge of electrical system design and power management.
- Ability to follow sequenced work associated with complex design tasks
- Demonstrated team player qualities
- Experience with engineering changes and documentation processes
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong orientation towards safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Position Description.
- Contribute to the design and build of complex electrical systems for use in deep water environments
- Provide excellent professional support to the Senior Electrical Engineer.
- Contribute to the wider engineering team and W&A staff.
- Apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, and the use of computer--‐aided design to complete specific design tasks.
Salary Package
The full salary package
will be commensurate with and determined by the successful applicants previous experience
and relevant qualifications. W & A is able to offer a competitive salary, full
medical benefits (medical, vision and dental), 401k, paid vacation and sick days.
W&A is an equal opportunity employer.
To submit
your resume, please email Jeff Epler at: jepler@wassoc.com
UW Summer Quarter Certificates
UW
is offering Certificate Programs in several topics that UW
undergraduates can take as part of their normal credit load this summer.
These Certificates consist of two to
four courses and will give a good foundation in the various subjects
listed below. This certificate will complement your degree and better
prepare you for your career.
Business Essentials:
10 credits
If
you plan on working in an organization such as a business or nonprofit,
you’ll need to know how they actually work by learning the three
pillars—marketing, management,
and accounting and finance.
Marketing
Essentials, MKTG 275, Management Essentials, MGMT 275, Essential
Accounting and Financial Management, ACCTG 275, and Business Plan
Capstone, MGMT 490
Database Management,
10 credits
Learn
to help organizations capture, store, retrieve and analyze information
in meaningful ways in two courses that present the fundamentals of
database management technology,
design, development and administration.
Database Management Fundamentals I, INFO 240, and Database Management Fundamentals II, INFO 245 (pending final approval)
Participate
in a large and growing industry helping a business expand from one
country to the global market. This field offers new opportunities for
those interested in foreign
cultures and in taking translation to a whole new level, beyond
language to usability.
Introduction
to Localization & Project Management, JSIS XXX and Localization
Technology and Tools, JSIS XXX (pending final approval)
Nonprofit Essentials,
10 credits
Discover
what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of nonprofits using
nuances of leadership, fundraising, communications and financial
management.
Understanding
the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizations, PB AF 355 A, Program and
Implementation Tools for Nonprofit Organizations, PB AF 355 B and,
Budget, Financial
Management and Fundraising Tools for Nonprofit Organizations PB AF 355 C
(pending final approval)
If you love statistics, computation and math, you can prepare now for a career in the financial or investment industries.
Mathematical
Methods for Quantitative Finance, AMATH 460, Probability and Statistics
for Computational Finance, AMATH 461, and Introduction to Computational
Finance and Financial
Econometrics, AMATH 462/ECON 424 (pending final approval)
Come to an
information meeting Tuesday, April 9, 3:30-5pm, Paccar Hall, Room 490,
and meet the instructors and program managers for all programs. Find
out which series of courses is the right fit for your educational goals
and career aspirations.
Find web information here:
Summer Quarter Certificate Programs
Friday, April 5, 2013
Program on Technology Commercialization
How can we most efficiently move technology from
the academic laboratory to product and market? The revised Program on
Technology Commercialization (PTC) course sequence is designed to
provide students with the fundamentals surrounding
this process and suggest how we can most efficiently do this
translational process.
Spring Quarter’s Introductory Course (BIOEN 504 -
Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:30-5:20pm, Electrical Engineering Building
125) will feature outstanding guest lecturers from the local
entrepreneurial community sharing knowledge, expertise, and
personal experiences as they relate to topics such as:
• Business opportunity (risk)
• Markets
• Entrepreneurship vs. intrapreneurship
• Selling your business idea (communication)
• How to start and run a company
• Management
• IP and product development
• Ethics in business and R&D
• Marketing, sales and distribution
• Networking with industry experts
• Developing nations -- huge opportunities
All lectures are open to the entire CoE community.
Please join us this Wednesday and Friday (4/10/13 and 4/12/13) as we
learn about “Financial Statements for Start Ups” from Foster School of
Business Dean Jim Jiambalvo and “Intrapreneurship”
from Lonnie Edelheit, former CTO of GE.
Rather
than continuously spam you, please subscribe to the PTCI listserv at
https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptci if you would like to be added to the distribution
list announcing speakers for the rest of the quarter. We will send weekly announcements detailing the speakers for that week.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Library Research Award for Undergraduates
Call for UW Undergrad Papers & Projects
- What? The UW Libraries Research Award for Undergraduates recognizes undergraduate students who have authored superb research projects that demonstrate a creative use of scholarly materials.
- Why? Winners receive $1,000 and University-wide recognition for their outstanding accomplishment.
- When? Deadline to submit is Monday, May 13, 2013, by 5:00pm PST.
- Where and How? Submission criteria and guidelines are available online.
- Questions? Send them to libaward@uw.edu
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