Daily Archives: October 29, 2015

Lecture on Arsenic Contamination of Well Water

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Read on to learn about this upcoming lecture by Linda Smith next week:

Time and Location: November 6th, 3:30 PM in Johnson Hall Rm 075

Title of Talk: Arsenic: An Ancient Enemy Reborn

Presenter: Dr. Linda Smith, co-founder and Director of Filters for Families (FFF), and Adjunct Professor at University of Denver, Colorado Women’s College.

Summary: In her talk, Linda will explain how the arsenic came to be widely distributed through the Gangetic plain and Himalayan foothills over the course of geologic time and why it has just recently emerged as  widely recognized public health problem. After briefly summarizing some of the relevant arsenic chemistry and health effects, she will review the status of the testing and remediation of arsenic contamination in well water, including the work of the nonprofit foundation that she directs. Not among the least of the challenges is persuading villagers in a developing country to spend their meager financial assets on arsenic testing and remediation. The talk will be introduced by Mike Wallace. Continue reading →

Suit Up: Etiquette Dinner

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The UW American Marketing Association, in partnership with Foster Undergraduate Career Services, is hosting its annual Etiquette Dinner on Monday, November 16, 2015. All majors are welcome! The topic of the event is dining etiquette, networking, and advice from professionals. You will be served dinner (cost is listed below).

  • When: Monday, Nov. 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Where: UW Seattle, Dempsey Hall 302 (Anthony’s Forum)
  • Cost: $10 for AMA members, $20 for General UW Students
  • RSVP: REQUIRED. Please click here to register. We encourage students to register by 11-5-15 to ensure meal preference (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • More Info: Visit this link to learn more. Questions? Email Jenifer Wu (naki@uw.edu)

USC Info Session at UW

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Interested in graduate school and/or paid summer research programs? Read on to learn about the USC Information Sessions: 

The University of Southern California (USC) is hosting an information session at UW for students interested in graduate study and paid summer research programs in engineering or computer science. Assistant Dean of Graduate and International Recruitment for the Viterbi School of Engineering, Camillia Lee, will be leading the session. Students of all levels with backgrounds in engineering, math, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology are welcome.

  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 4th
  • Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) 214
  • RSVP: Click here to RSVP
  • Questions? Contact Camillia Lee, Assistant Dean of Graduate and International Recruitment for the Viterbi School of Engineering camillia.lee@usc.edu

*Refreshments will be provided!  Continue reading →