Daily Archives: December 8, 2015

Volunteer Opportunity: Bryant Elementary Science Fair Mentor

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Read on to learn about this fun and exciting volunteering opportunity for Winter Quarter 2016: 

Bryant Elementary School is currently recruiting Science Fair Mentors for their winter quarter 2016 program and they still need Monday mentors! They are happy to welcome undergraduate majors and graduate students to their program.

Description: Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair Mentor for students at Bryant Elementary School. As a Scientist Mentor, you will develop and lead a project related to your field of expertise. Once a week, you will meet with your small group of 4th or 5th graders to work on your science project and guide students in the most important parts of the scientific process: formulating a question or hypothesis, developing appropriate experiments with controlled, manipulated and measured variables, analyzing results, and drawing/communicating conclusions. This is your opportunity to share your learning and experience, be a team leader and inspire future scientists!

Commitment/Time Schedule: 1 session per week for 7-8 weeks, 1:35 PM to 2:45 PM Continue reading →

SRT Consultants Hiring in San Francisco

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Read on to learn about this job opportunity in San Francisco: 

SRT Consultants is a small, growing water resources engineering consulting firm in San Francisco, California. They are currently seeking a project engineer with 2-3 years of experience. Although they intend to hire someone that has some experience in the field, they would also consider promising resumes from recent graduates focused in water resources/environmental engineering. 

SRT provides quality engineering services to public and private clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking someone who is interested in working in a flexible and team-oriented environment, and is willing to work at client offices and job sites around the Bay Area. Enthusiasm, good communication skills, and a strong desire to learn are also necessary qualities.

Those who are interested can send resume and cover letter to Lisa Pezzino (lisa@srtconsultants.com)

Questions? Contact Lisa Pezzino (lisa@srtconsultants.com) or Nina Mao (nina@srtconsultants.com) or visit their website http://www.srtconsultants.com/ 

Prototype Funding Application Due Soon

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The following announcement applies to those who are wanting to participate in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge: 

Student teams that are competing in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge are invited to apply for funding to build prototypes for the challenge. These funds can be used to purchase materials, rent equipment, or hire short-term workers with skills beyond the team’s capacity.

Application for Funding is due Sunday, Dec. 20th at Midnight. 

Other Due Dates: 

  • Need to find Teammates? The website is open now, enter your information here. 
  • Prototype Application Notification by January 6th
  • Team Registration, January 22nd to February 1. Open your online account with basic team information
  • EIC OFFICIAL ENTRY February 21st, your 5-7 page business summary is due. Top 21 Teams will be selected to present at the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge which is held on March 31st, 2016

Learn more at the EIC website, Facebook page, or by contacting Pamela Tufts ptufts@uw.edu