Daily Archives: November 10, 2015

Go! Scholarship Deadline Friday Nov. 13th

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Reminder about the upcoming deadline for Go! Study Abroad Scholarships: 

We wanted to alert you to the upcoming deadline for the Go! Scholarship for the students interested in study abroad. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 13th if you are planning on studying abroad in Winter or Spring 2016. Remember that the scholarship is open to UW undergraduates who are Washington State Residents and Pell Grant or State Need Grant Eligible, across all majors. You also need to have completed the UW International Programs & Exchanges study abroad registration forms. 

There are other funds, such as Plan2Go, which allows students to seek funding for use in the next two years. It has different requirements for eligibility, so check their website for more information

Both applications are available online HERE. 

For more information on these and other scholarships, check out the Global Opportunities Website

Job Opportunities with PACE Engineers

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Read on to learn more about TWO job openings with PACE Engineers: 

PACE Engineers, Inc. is an employee-owned company providing quality professional civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Kirkland and Wenatchee Washington and Lake Oswego, Oregon. We have successfully completed projects for a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors throughout the Northwest.

We offer a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off, wellness reimbursement and incentive bonuses.

1. Civil CADD Techinician III: 

  • To Apply: Apply Here
  • Location: Kirkland, WA
  • Employment Type: Regular, Full Time
  • For More Info and Detailed Responsibilities: Click Here
  • Qualifications: Certificate/Degree or related education. Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D. General experience.

2. Civil Engineer – Land Development:

  • To Apply: Apply Here
  • Location: Kirkland, WA
  • Employment Type: Regular, Full Time
  • For More Info and Detailed Responsibilities: Click Here
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. P.E. license (WA preferred but not required), 4-8 years of land development engineering experience. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is desired.

Lecture by David Sedlak THIS Thursday

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Read on to learn more about this exciting Edward Wenk Jr. Endowed Lectureship, taking place THIS WEEK: 

David Sedlak, Malozemoff Professor and Co-Director of the Berkeley Water Center, deputy Director of the NSF engineering research center for Reinventing the Nation’s Urban Water Infrastructure (ReNUWIt), University of California, Berkeley, will present his lecture, “A Path to the Fourth Urban Water Revolution”:

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 12thThomas DeLuca Civil and Environmental Engineering Wenk Lecture
  • Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Where: Alder Hall Auditorium
  • Light refreshments will follow

Synopsis: Over the past 2,500 years, urban water systems have undergone three revolutions that have given us imported water, drinking water treatment and municipal wastewater treatment. Population growth, competing demands on water resources and concerns about decreases in the availability of imported water are now creating conditions conducive to a fourth revolution. The fourth revolution has the potential to solve some of our most difficult problems, but it will not happen until researchers, water professionals and regulators develop and adopt better technologies and management approaches. Continue reading →

Entrepreneur Panel Discussion @ Environmental Innovation Practicum

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Read on to learn more about this panel discussion, part of the Environmental Innovation Practicum: 

Entrepreneur Panel Discussion: Environmental Innovation Practicum

The entrepreneur panel will consist of Ryan Vogel, the CEO of Pure Blue Tech — which provides water treatment solutions for the oil & gas, desalination and waste-water industries — and Mickey Blake, the creator of Floral Soil, a foam composite derived from renewable coconut husk waste.

  • When: Tuesday, November 24th
  • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Where: PACCAR Hall (PCAR), Rm. 290

As a part of the Environmental Innovation Practicum (EIP), speakers discussing cleantech solutions to pressing environmental issues will be visiting campus. The speakers will be guest lecturers in the class, but students, faculty, and other interested people are welcome to sit in. This entrepreneur panel will be one of a Tuesday lecture series running through Dec. 8, 2015 .

Science & Technology Showcase and Networking Night

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Mark your calendars for the Science & Technology Showcase! Read on to learn about a great networking opportunity and a chance to share your work with your peers: 

The Science & Engineering Business Association (SEBA) and UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship present the 2015 Science & Technology Showcase and Networking Night!

  • When: Thursday, January 21st, 2016
  • Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Where: Dempsey Hall (DEM): Anthony’s Executive Forum, Rm. 302
  • More Info: To learn more about the event, or about the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, as well as the upcoming deadlines for prototype funding, visit this link

Students from science and engineering showcase their inventions, and students from all disciplines have the opportunity to mingle and meet potential team members. Great event to start a team to enter the Health Innovation Challenge, Environmental Innovation Challenge, and the Business Plan Competition!

 

“Growing in Place: Food, Water, and Land” Lecture @ The Environmental Innovation Practicum

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Read on to learn more about this exciting lecture by Dr. Steve Jones of Washington State University:

Dr. Steve Jones of WSU: Environmental Innovation Practicum

Dr. Stephen S. Jones is the director of WSU Research and Extension center at Mt. Vernon and a professor and scientist. His research focuses on “small and mid-sized farms of western Washington. Breed improved wheat varieties (and other crops) for traditional and organic systems that incorporate diverse rotations and systems.” His lecture will focus on Growing in Place: Food, Water, and Land.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 17th
  • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Where: PACCAR Hall (PCAR) Rm. 290
  • More Info: Click Here

As part of the Environmental Innovation Practicum (EIP), speakers discussing cleantech solutions to pressing environmental issues will be visiting campus. The speakers will be guest lecturers in the class, but students, faculty, and other interested people are welcome to sit in. This lecture will be one of a Tuesday series running through Dec. 8, 2015.

Info Session and Interviews with Whiting-Turner (Construction)

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Interested in career opportunities with Whiting-Turner? Read on to learn about their upcoming info session and subsequent interview dates: 

Whiting-Turner is a career-oriented company whose commitment to promotion from within has resulted in successful and significant geographic expansion. Individuals who seek opportunity and additional responsibility are recognized and rewarded. The company is holding an info session to interested students who would like to learn more about the company and their career opportunities. They will be holding an interview date on campus as well.

Info Session:

  • When: November 23rd
  • Where: Gould

Interview Date:

  • When: November 24th
  • Where: TBD

 

Questions? Call or email Dan Morency (425)-443-8394 dan.morency@whiting-turner.com or visit www.whiting-turner.com

Description: Whiting-Turner people get to work with premier architects and consultants from across the nation and around the world on some of the most intriguing and technically demanding projects being designed and built. Our construction professionals are exposed ot the very latest trends, building systems and construction methods on projects such as hospitals, life sciences laboratories, data centers, performing arts facilities university sports facilities and lifestyle centers. Continue reading →

“Greening the Built Environment” Lecture @ The Environmental Innovation Practicum TODAY

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Read on to learn more about this exciting lecture by Rob Pena, of UW’s Department of Architecture: 

Rob Peña of UW's Department of Architecture: Environmental Innovation Practicum

Rob Pena is an associate professor in UW’s Department of Architecture where he teaches architectural design studios and environmental control systems courses with an emphasis on ecological design and high-performance buildings. This lecture will focus on “Greening the Built Environment”.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 10
  • Where: PACCAR Hall (PCAR), Rm. 290
  • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • More Info: Click Here

As part of the Environmental Innovation Practicum (EIP), speakers discussing cleantech solutions to pressing environmental issues will be visiting campus. The speakers will be guest lecturers in the class, but students, faculty, and other interested people are welcome to sit in. This lecture will be one of a Tuesday series running through Dec. 8, 2015.