Title IX Panel November 16

UW students: You’re invited to attend a Know Your Title IX Team panel! 

Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It aims to protect women, men and gender non-conforming students from sex-based discrimination, harassment or violence.

This event is your opportunity to meet and hear from University staff working in the areas of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, harassment and domestic violence and to share your ideas and concerns.  Snacks will be provided.  

What: Know Your Title IX Team panel

When: Monday, November 16, 4-6 p.m.

Where: HUB 145

Panelists:

Melissa Tumas, Training & Education Coordinator, Health & Wellness

Dana Cuomo, Health & Wellness Advocate, Health & Wellness

Natalie Dolci, Victim Advocate, UWPD

Matt Sullivan, Investigator, Community Standards & Student Conduct

Amanda Paye, Title IX Coordinator

Healthcare Innovation Weekend- November 20-22nd!

The UW Buerk Center and Cambia Grove are Hosting a Healthcare Innovation Weekend:

When: November 20-22nd, 2015
Where: UW and Cambia Grove

This will be great preparation for the Science and Technology Showcase!

*Healthcare Innovation Weekend*
Are you interested in improving healthcare? Looking for business expertise for the Business Plan Competition, EIC or Health Innovation Challenge? The Foster Entrepreneurship/VC and Healthcare/Biotech clubs are hosting a Health Innovation Weekend Nov 20-22. In partnership with the Buerk Center and the Cambia Grove, this three day event will join UW students from various disciplines to develop and pitch innovative product ideas and business models to healthcare professionals and investors!  Register here
<http://goo.gl/forms/nBzVnwmqYZ>

INTSCI 492: Reflections on Undergraduate Research (2 Credits, NW)

Are you participating in undergraduate research in the biological, environmental, or physical sciences? Would you like to:

• Demystify research culture and develop research skills?
• Discuss research papers with a diverse community of undergraduate researchers?
• Develop a research proposal and increase your competitiveness for research scholarships and graduate & professional programs?
• Present your research in oral and written formats & improve your science communication skills?

INTSCI 492: Reflections on Undergraduate Research (2 credits, NW) is a discussion-based course that is designed to accompany undergraduate research experiences. Students engage in a reflective learning community with fellow undergraduate researchers to (1) learn about research culture, including mentoring relationships, (2) identify, analyze, and discuss research papers that are relevant to projects, (3) draft, comment on, and revise research proposals, and (4) present research in oral formats.

"Taking the class helped me to become a better scientist through analyzing my work more in depth, focusing on the correct questions to ask, and learning what should be said and what should be excluded in a scientific statement."

"Through interactions with my peers, instructor, and reading materials, I gained significant insight toward understanding myself as a science communicator and the professional nuances I will face during my future in research. ... I also made great progress with addressing my use of logic and organization when talking and writing about my research."

"The most important contributor to my learning was that we were a diverse group of undergraduate researchers. We were at different stages in our research and worked in different subfields, and, because of that, we had unique perspectives on research."

-- Past Students

INTSCI 492 will meet on Mondays, 3:30-4:50 p.m. Students must participate in undergraduate research concurrently. For more information or to request an add code, please email the instructor at: bjb@uw.edu

Campus Sustainability Fund Brainstorming Workshop

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) will be hosting a Brainstorming Workshop on November 12th from 5-7pm in HUB Room 145. Our goal is to engage the campus community in brainstorming the sustainability improvements we want to see at UW, and moreover, to empower students to make an impact by applying for a grant and starting their own project! This event will provide students and faculty with a background on the CSF's history and operations, a Q&A panel with active CSF project groups, and stimulating small and large group discussions on potential sustainability projects. (Also there will be snacks/drinks and free CSF merchandise!) All students and faculty are encouraged to attend no matter their department or current experience with sustainability work. We would sincerely appreciate if you could pass on this information along with the attached flyer to your students. Please email any questions or concerns to me at uwcsf@uw.edu.

Useful links--

Workshop Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/551343488348679/ 

CSF website: https://csf.uw.edu/ 

CSF newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/5oSSr

The 17th Annual Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School

June 6th - August 5th, 2016*
Los Alamos National Laboratory
*Late arriving students on quarter system will be accommodated

Purpose: To focus a select group of upper-level undergraduate students and first year graduate students developing multi-disciplinary dynamic engineering system solutions to Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) mission relevant problems.

Focus areas: Students will learn about research in multi-disciplinary, dynamic engineering 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 dynamic engineering systems (signal processing, 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 2016 Summer School students will present their research results at IMAC XXXV in Garden Grove, CA.
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 download an application form from http://ladss.lanl.gov and submit that with the following documents to LADSSApply@lanl.gov:

1. Resume
2. 1-page cover letter describing their interest in this summer school and multi-disciplinary, dynamic systems research as well as your near term (1-3 year) academic and professional goals
3. Complete transcripts (Unofficial is acceptable. Please mark through/black out any personal identifying information such as address, SSN, DOB, etc.)
4. At least one letter of recommendation

Applications will be accepted after Nov. 9, 2015.
Applications must be received by Jan. 10, 2016.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by Jan. 22, 2016.

Additional information can be found at
http://ladss.lanl.gov
Questions?
Please contact LADSSInfo@lanl.gov
Chuck Farrar at farrar@lanl.gov
Eric Flynn at eflynn@lanl.gov or
David Mascarenas at dmascarenas@lanl.gov

EE 399 Introduction to Semiconductors and Devices Winter 2016

Instructor: Tai-chang Chen
SLN: 21848
MWF 930-1020
THO 134

This class offers a thorough introduction to the physical properties of semiconductors and semiconductor devices.   It covers a review of the fundamental material science concepts, solid state physics, the properties of semiconductors, including energy bands, carrier concentrations, and conduction in more detail.  Then the class will introduce the principles of operations of the semiconductor devices, such as diodes, junction field effect transistors, and solar cells.

This class builds a solid physical concepts required for the understanding of semiconductor devices. Students will obtain a good foundation for higher level electronics and circuits related courses.

The structure of the class includes, weekly three one-hour lectures, weekly homeworks, midterms and one final.  There is no lab element for this class.

Prerequisite: EE 215. 

Community Based Leadership Courses in Winter Quarter

The Carlson Center is excited to offer two Community-Based Leadership courses for undergraduate students during Winter Quarter!

How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community is ideal for students in their first or second year at the UW who have an interest in getting more involved in their community through service.  Are Do Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement is ideal for sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have experience with service and who are interested in exploring what it means to do good. 

Read more about these two dynamic courses below, and please forward widely within your networks.

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How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community (General Studies 297B; SLN 14803)

Many UW students are interested in exploring service and volunteer opportunities in Seattle; however, it can be difficult to know where to get involved, how to find a good fit, and how to most effectively work in a community-based setting.  How Can I Help? An Introduction to Service and Community is a three-credit service-learning course that will offer a basic foundation on community service for students in their first or second year at the UW. 

Through participating in a quarter-long service-learning commitment, visiting local non-profit organizations, and participating in in-class discussions, readings, and activities students will gain a deeper understanding of the wide array of ways they can most effectively partner with their local community and integrate a commitment to service into their academic and professional futures.

This two-credit seminar course is offered on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:20PM.  Request an add code by emailing engage@uw.edu.

Are Do-Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement (General Studies 348A; SLN 14814)

Are you committed to giving back? Trying to make a difference? Want to get more out of your volunteer experience?  During Winter Quarter, we invite you to join in a critical reflection on what it means to “do good”. 

General Studies 348 will offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the concept of civic engagement.  Students will critically reflect on their own service experiences through the lens of academic theories, engage with principles of community work, and learn from the experiences of community leaders.  The course will draw heavily on students' involvement in service and will weave these together with elements of other academic coursework and future academic/career goals.

The course has a required service-learning component; students are encouraged to utilize current service commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking for a service opportunity.  This is a three-credit course that is offered as credit/no credit.  Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:20PM in Mary Gates Hall. 

Those interested in the course should email engage@uw.edu with questions and/or to request an add code.