Daily Archives: November 17, 2015

“Voxel Modeling: Introduction to Applied GPU-based Parallel Computing” Course

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Winter Quarter 2016 Special Course Offering for Graduate Students and Undergraduates with Instructor permission: Current Topics in Computer-Aided Engineering:

Voxel Modeling: Introduction to Applied GPU-based Parallel Computing:

  • Time Schedule: MW (and some Fridays) from 2:30 to 3:20 PM
  • Location: MEB Rm 234
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Instructor: Professor Duane Storti (storti@uw.edu)
  • Registration (email for instructor permission):
    • ME 599, SLN #16714
    • For ME Masters: ME 599O, SLN#16721 or Registration #15265
    • ME498A, SLN#16660 (with instructor permission)

Course Overview: Continue reading →

2016 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Internship

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Read on to learn about this fantastic paid summer internship:

Now accepting applications for the 2016 Collegiate Leaders Environmental Health (CLEH) Internship!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental
Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.

During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips. brown bag lunches, and mentoring relationships at NCEH/ ATSDR. Interns will be based at NCEH/ATSDR’s Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program. Note: Number of intern positions will depend on funds available.

Application is due Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Questions? Email Maria Jolly or LT James Gooch at CLEH@cdc.gov. Application instructions and more information? Visit their website www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh 

2016 Deadlines: Continue reading →

Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship

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The Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM) Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship:

The award of $20,000 is granted for independent travel and study, and is intended to foster a heightened appreciation and understanding of structural engineering through first-hand experience for the winning student. The Foundation’s goal is to instill in its fellows a heightened sense of the importance of aesthetics in structural design by offering them an opportunity to study buildings and bridges throughout the world.

If you are interested, please consult a structural engineering faculty member promptly. The Department must submit a maximum of 2 nominations for the award by the December 7th deadline. Nominees must receive a bachelor’s or master’s degree or Ph.D. from an accredited US school between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.

  • Submission Guidelines Available: www.somfoundation.som.com
  • Nominations/Applications Due: December 7th
  • Essay and Proposed Itinerary: January 25th, 2016
  • Winners notified no later than: March 4, 2016

Questions? Contact Nancy Abshire, Executive Director, at 312-360-4524 or email somfoundation@som.com. Or, visit their website www.somfoundation.som.com

SEAW Needs Your Help!

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An excellent networking, volunteer, and leadership opportunity below:

The Structural Engineer Association of Washington (SEAW) is starting a new chapter at the University of Washington! In order to get a better idea of students interests for this new UW-SEAW chapter, we invite you to please complete the following survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YGJ5GJ5 

In addition, UW-SEAW is looking for students for the following leadership positions:

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Social Chair.

This is a great opportunity to get involved at UW! If you are interested in any of these positions, or if you want more information about this new chapter, please contact the Student Chapter Liaison, Natalie Aguilar at naguilar@id-engr.com

We appreciate your input and interest in this new chapter of SEAW! Thank you!