DAAD Information Sessions: Study, Research & Internships in Germany

The West coast representative for the DAAD scholarship program for study, research and internships in Germany will be visiting the Seattle campus Friday, March 13^th.  The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a wide variety of funding opportunities for undergraduates and graduates including summer research internships in the sciences.  We have two information sessions scheduled. Please share the following information with your students and colleagues.

Research Internships for STEM Disciplines: Information Session and Q&A

The DAAD RISE program offers approximately 300 summer research internships in Germany for undergraduates in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science and Engineering.  The RISE Pro offers research internships to recent graduates, Master and PhD students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics.

March 13, 2015

9:00-10:00am

MGH 171

Session for Advisers and Students

RSVP

Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships

The DAAD provides financial support to over 120,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study each year.  There are scholarship opportunities for students from all fields interested in participating in study, research or internship programs in Germany.

March 13, 2015

10:30-11:30am

MGH 171

Session for Advisers and Students

RSVP

Summer Internships in Medical Imaging at the University of Washington IRL

Students needed for Summer 2015.

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your engineering, physics, math, or computer skills to work while gaining valuable real-world experience? Do you have an interest in gaining knowledge and
experience in imaging technologies?

The Imaging Research Laboratory (IRL) at the University of Washington is a multidisciplinary collaborative environment that focuses on medical imaging modalities that use ionizing radiation. Our goal is to improve the imaging of cancerous lesions by developing novel technologies and creating new analysis and evaluation tools.

Work with World-Class Research Leaders.
Our faculty are recognized leaders in the fields of nuclear medicine and medical imaging. The Imaging Research Laboratory has made significant contributions to these fields, with numerous publications and innovations that are implemented in industry.

Increase Your Educational Experience.
In addition to the hands-on experience mentored by one of our worldclass faculty, our summer interns have access to various educational seminars given in our lab. Our mini-courses include medical imaging physics, signal processing, image reconstruction, computer programming, electronics, and others.

Contact Us.
To apply to the IRL 2015 Summer Internship Program, send a resume and cover letter with a list of relevant courses that you have taken to
Larry Pierce: lapierce@uw.edu
Or visit
http://depts.washington.edu/imreslab

Summer 2015 Internships:
Projects are available for undergraduate and graduate students alike. There is no minimum skill level, and internships can last just for the summer term, or up to one year, depending on the project.

Current projects include:
• Multi-Resolution Imaging Physics
• Computer Programming
• Medical Informatics
• And more to come!

Hands-On Experience
Our internship program has included projects for both undergraduate and graduate students alike.

Notable internship accomplishments from previous years include:

• Using a kinect device to track patient motion while in a scanner to improve medical images
• Creating a database of mammograms to aid in data mining for the design of next-gen breast imaging devices
• Building a camera to measure the characteristics of radioactive sources for improved detection

Apply Now!
The deadline for applications for the Summer 2015 IRL internship program is April 15, 2015. Announcements regarding acceptance to the program will be made May 15, 2015. Visit our website or send an email inquiry with any questions regarding the Summer 2015 internship program at the Imaging Research Laboratory. We look forward to hearing from you!

EE 529 Semiconductor Optoelectronics

Spring 2015  Tu/Th 12:30-2:20

Instructor: Lih Y. Lin

The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics was dedicated to the invention of blue LEDs, which is one of the topics this course will cover. Another topic, laser, was another invention that led to a Nobel Prize. Photonics and optoelectronics has profoundly influenced our life, and the impact continues. In this course, we plan to cover the following topics. The class will include homework and a final project.

Optical Processes in Semiconductors

- 0-D, 1-D, and 2-D materials

- Electron-hole pair generation

- Transition probability in electron-photon interaction

- Absorption coefficient

- Various absorption mechanisms

- Relationship between absorption and emission 

Light Emitting Diodes

- P-N junction

- LED principles, structures and overall efficiency

- Emission spectrum and photon output

- Frequency response and modulation bandwidth 

Optical Waveguides

- Modes in planar waveguides

- Ray-optic approach

- Electromagnetic wave approach

- Modes in rectangular waveguides 

Photodetectors and Solar Cells

- Photoconductors

- Junction photodiodes

- Avalanche photodiodes

- Solar cells 

Lasers: Operating Principles

- Emission, absorption and gain in a two-level system

- Emission, absorption and gain in a semiconductor

- Laser cavity and lasing threshold conditions

- Laser mode structures 

Lasers: Structures and Properties

- Threshold current and power output

- Heterojunction lasers

- DFB lasers and coupled-mode theory

- Other laser structures

- Modulation of lasers 

Cowlitz PUD Internship

Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County (better known as Cowlitz PUD) is a publicly owned municipal corporation of the State of Washington. The purpose of this municipal corporate organization is for efficient generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The PUD is owned by the residents of Cowlitz County and operates on revenues from the sales of its services. The PUD has limited statutory authority to levy taxes.

Reporting to the Manager of System Engineering, the Engineering Intern will apply basic engineering skills in the performance of specific substation, transmission and distribution design assignments. Position is intended to develop engineering skills and judgment. Incumbent must be enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (junior level or above preferred).

Cowlitz PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

This recruitment will remain open until Tuesday, March 31, 2015. To apply for this position you must
provide a Cowlitz PUD Application, cover letter and resume. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Please submit to:
Cowlitz PUD
Attn: HR
PO Box 3007
Longview, WA 98632
OR
Scan and email to:
jobs@cowlitzpud.org

Transform the world with Pacific National Northwest Laboratory

UWEE Professional Master's Program - INFO SESSION 4/7

The University of Washington's Electrical Engineering Professional Master's Program (PMP) focuses on modern technical topics and the latest university research, giving you the depth you need to drive innovation. With a leading curriculum equivalent to that of our daytime master’s program, the PMP offers a wide range of courses covering areas such as smart grid and renewable energy; systems, controls and robotics; electromagnetics; signal, image and video processing; embedded and mobile applications; microelectromechanical systems; and wireless communications. Whether you recently graduated from an undergraduate program, are already working as an electrical engineer, or want to break into a new field, the PMP will prepare you for new and rewarding career opportunities. 

The curriculum is designed to fit the busy schedules of working professionals and can be pursued part-time or full-time, with courses meeting one weeknight per week on the UW - Seattle campus. You can complete the program in three years of part-time study, or one-and-a-half years of full-time study, with students choosing courses based on their areas of interest.

Interested in learning more? Attend our upcoming information session:

On-Campus Information Session - SEATTLE CAMPUS
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015, 6-7PM
Electrical Engineering Building, Room 303

For more information and to RSVP, visit: http://www.ee.washington.edu/admissions/pmp/infosessions.html.

Lavender Graduation Committee - Volunteer Opportunity

The Q Center and Queer Student Commission (QSC) host Lavender Graduation as a time for the UW queer, trans*, two-spirit, same gender loving, and allied communities to come together and celebrate our multiple identities, our accomplishments, and sheer AWESOMENESS. 

We are currently seeking volunteers who are interested in serving on the planning committee.  Typically, the time commitment consists of a 1-hour meeting every other week, which will change to weekly meetings closer to the event or as needed.  We also ask that committee members attend and volunteer the day of the ceremony. 

This year's Lavender Graduation will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:30PM @ the UW Tower Mezzanine Level Lounge. 

If you are looking for a way to get involved/stay connected with the Q Center, meet people, and share your ideas to make Lavender Graduation even more phenomenal than it already is, then the planning committee is for you!

Lavender Graduation Volunteer Interest Form