Daily Archives: October 8, 2015

Upcoming Events with the Society of Women Engineers

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Reminder about the upcoming events with the SWE:

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

If you’re interested in Time to Invent, come to our info session on Wednesday, October 7th, at 4:30pm in CSE 403. Snacks will be provided. RSVP! Continue reading →

Upcoming Events with the Society of Women Engineers

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Reminder about the upcoming events with the SWE:

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

If you’re interested in Time to Invent, come to our info session on Wednesday, October 7th, at 4:30pm in CSE 403. Snacks will be provided. RSVP! Continue reading →

The WTS Mentoring & Scholarship Committee is now accepting Applications

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Read on to learn about volunteer and scholarship opportunities with Women’s Transportation Seminars (WTS):

Mentoring Program:

Applications due date extended to Friday, 10/16/2015. We pair graduate/undergrad college students (men and women) with an interest in transportation with local professionals to discuss topics for growth and professional development including:

  1. resume reviews
  2. time management skills
  3. public speaking
  4. networking tips, etc..

The free mentoring program runs from October 2015 until June 2016. It is a short term commitment with long term benefits!

How to Apply: Fill out the application and email to Teri Marsh (tmarsh@HNTB.com) by 5pm on Friday, October 16th

Scholarships:

We have four scholarships for graduate and undergraduate women interested in transportation (including construction, urban planning, bridge design, communications, etc). Applications due Friday, 11/13/2015.

How to Apply: Click Here for more information or to access the applications. Or feel free to email Sayuri Koyamatsu (sayuri.koyamatsu@gmail.com) or Laurie Thomsen at (laurie@osbornconsulting.com)

Internship/Job Opportunity with Seattle City Light

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Looking for a well-paid structural engineering internship? Then read on to learn more about this excellent opportunity with Seattle City Light. The position starts January 2016. Students can work part time during the school year and full time in the summer:

Seattle.gov Home Page

Job Overview:

  • Job Title: Student Engineering Intern
  • Salary: $18.21-$20.62 per hour
  • Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Seattle, WA
  • Job Type: College Intern
  • Shift: Day
  • Closing Date/Time: Tuesday, 10/20/15 at 4pm PT
  • Qualifications: Enrolled full-time in college courses leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must have driver’s license.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the job responsibilities, qualifications, and how to apply!

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