Monthly Archives: November 2015

Course: Integrated Sustainability Design Lab

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Read on to learn about this great course: 

The Department of Architecture is offering an interdisciplinary studio (Arch/CM 404) this winter quarter with two engineering design labs: Structures and Sustainability (offered for graduate and undergraduate students Arch498G/598A respectively). The course includes focused topical instruction and interdisciplinary design and collaboration.

Both Labs (3 credits each): 

These three-credit labs provides a unique opportunity to develop your ability to integrate technical expertise with architectural design. You will learn how configure and size heavy timber structures within the context of an interdisciplinary design process that must balance aesthetics, cost, constructability, structure and sustainability. You will be working with an interdisciplinary team to develop an integrated proposal for a wood framed, high performance office building.

These labs are a companion to a 6 credit architectural studio (project-based design class) ARCH/CM 404. 

  • Time Schedule: Mondays from 3:30-5:20 for lecture, and Fridays from 1:30-5:20 for interdisciplinary collaboration with student team members
  • Prerequisites: 2 quarters of structures courses. Junior standing (if an undergraduate)
  • To register: Undergrads register for Arch 498G, Grads register for Arch 598A
  • More Information: Email Professor Kate Simonen at ksimonen@uw.edu

Structures Design Lab: Ideal for students with a focus on structures, they will be learning how to configure and size heavy timber structures (including CLT). 

Sustainability Design Lab: Ideal for students with a broad interest in building energy performance. The course will include energy modeling and integration of sustainability strategies. 

 

UW Pipeline’s Environmental Alternative Spring Break

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Read on to learn about the UW Pipeline Project’s Environmental Alternative Spring Break, a program that connects groups of undergrad students with elementary and middle school students in rural and tribal communities around WA during Spring Break through environmental science projects. In order to prepare curriculum, UW Pipeline Project has a winter seminar that they are recruiting for. The application was just released, and is due on Nov. 30th:

Environmental Alternative Spring Break

Application Due November 30th, 2015

Want to do something meaningful with your Spring Break? Apply for Environmental Alternative Spring Break! 

What: The UW Pipeline Project provides opportunities for undergraduates to spend their spring break connecting with students in rural or tribal communities throughout Washington State. Environmental Alternative Spring Break (EASB) provides the unique opportunity for UW students to plan and design their environmental science curriculum during winter quarter. In addition to teaching, EASB also emphasizes the importance of deepening community relationships across Washington State. Each team seeks out ways to get involved in the community during their week of teaching.

When & Requirements:  Continue reading →

Bonderman Travel Fellowship Application Now Open

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Interested in engaging in independent exploration and travel abroad? Read on to learn more about the Bonderman Travel Fellowship and the application deadlines:

The 2016 Bonderman Travel Fellowship application is now available and we encourage you to consider applying. This fellowship offers University of Washington graduate/professional and undergraduate students (from Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses) an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and travel abroad.

Up to 7 graduate and 7 undergraduate Bonderman Fellowships will be awarded in Spring 2016. Each Fellowship carries a $20,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:

  • Applications must be submitted by 12:00 pm (noon) on January 11, 2016
  • Information Sessions
    • In person
      • Wed. Nov. 4, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Allen Auditorium (Rm. 181 L, Allen Library)
      • Thurs. Nov. 19, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM; Allen Auditorium (Rm. 181 L, Allen Library)
    • Webinar
      • Registration Required
      • Thursday, Nov. 12th, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      • Tuesday, Nov. 24th, Noon – 1:30 PM
    • Q & A Webinar
      • Registration Required
      • Thursdays, Dec. 3, 2015 – Jan. 7, 2016; 12:15-12:45 PM

Eligibility: Continue reading →

Prototype Funding and Upcoming Team Formation Night – EIC

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Read on to learn about prototype funding options and the upcoming team formation nights for the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge:

Have a great idea for an innovation that will contribute to a healthier planet? We have funding to help build your prototype — Apply by December 20th!

Student teams are invited to apply for funding to build prototypes for the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. These funds can be used to purchase materials, rent equipment, or hire short-term workers with skills beyond the team’s capacity. Application opens Tuesday, Dec. 1st and closes Sunday, Dec. 20th at midnight.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:

  • Team Formation Nights + Panel of Past Participants
    • Thursday, November 19, 5:30-7:30 PM in the HUB Rm. 145
  • Team Formation Night
    • Wednesday, December 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM in the HUB Rm. 332
  • Prototype Application DUE
    • December 20th at midnight
    • Go to EIC.Washington.edu to be directed to the application, which opens on Dec. 1st.
  • Team Registration DUE
    • January 22nd to February 1st (Open your online account with basic team information
  • OFFICIAL EIC ENTRY DUE
    • February 21st. No late entries accepted!
    • Upload your 5-7 page business summary

About the EIC: Continue reading →

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.