It’s time for another happy hour! We recommend we all put off Christmas shopping for another day, get out of the wet, and enjoy a beer on Weds, Dec. 16th. So throw on your waders and join your fellow Puget Sound engineers in South Lake Union from 5pm to 7pm at:
Brave Horse Tavern: 310 Terry Ave N., Seattle, WA
Ask the hostess about a group of structural engineers or look for the white hardhat. As always, appetizers will be provided by SEAW YMF. RSVP’s appreciated to seawymf@gmail.com
The Masonry Institute of Washington Invites you to their UW/WSU Young Industry Professionals Event, for current students and recent graduates in the A/E/C fields! Read on to learn more about this exciting FREE event, and your chance to win 2 tickets to a SEAHAWKS GAME:
The Masonry Institute of Washington (MIW) is once again gathering young architects, engineers and construction professionals from UW and WSU for a night of networking, excitement and friendly rivalry with the Seattle Thunderbirds! Current students or recent graduates from UW or WSU, in the A/E/C fields are invited to join. This is a fun opportunity to come together with other industry professionals and meet new people in the construction and design fields. Come out and be a part of your community!
Event Details:
Tickets, Dinner, & Drinks in the Les Schwab Ice Box! Continue reading
Read on to learn about this upcoming internship opportunity, posted on Dec. 9th:
As an intern for Granite Construction you will monitor the progress of field construction/quantity take-off activities assuring compliance with project plans and specifications in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures. You’ll be involved in all aspects of a construction project and partner with a Project Manager. Applications are accepted until Jan. 9th, 2016. To apply, visit www.graniteconstruction.com and search for intern opening in Washington. You will need to submit a resume and a cover letter.
Job Details:
Required skills & Knowledge: Continue reading
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
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/
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:
Learn more at the EIC website, Facebook page, or by contacting Pamela Tufts ptufts@uw.edu
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2016 HS-STEM Summer Internships
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas.
Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center | Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute | Customs and Borders Protection | Engineer Research and Development Center | Federal Emergency Management Agency | National Security Technologies | National Urban Security Technology Laboratory | Naval Research Laboratory | Transportation Security Laboratory | DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia Continue reading
Do you have an idea that you think has commercial potential? Do you dream of starting a company sometime in the future? If yours answers are yes, then the National Science Foundation I-Corps program may be right for you. Read on to learn about this opportunity:
Each I-Corps grant will provide $2,500 to eligible teams as they gain first-hand feedback from potential customers and clients. See details and apply here.
The deadline is January 15, 2016.
Questions? Please send them to icorps@uw.edu.
Are you looking for an interesting course to fill your schedule up for this upcoming winter quarter? Read on to learn about an amazing opportunity in advanced remote sensing and earth observation:
CEE 498 A / CEE 599 Q – Advanced Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
Winter Quarter 2016, Mon & Wed 9-10:20, Friday lab (to be selected)
Use SpaceScout to find study space on campus:
UW-IT wants to remind you about SpaceScout: a web and mobile app that helps you find what you need in a study space, and includes the ability to rate and review spaces, and invite study partners to a space. Check it out at http://spacescout.uw.edu on your browser or smartphone. End the quarter successfully and find the perfect place to study!
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Laura Baldwin, Service Manager
Academic & Collaborative Applications
University of Washington
Please note: I work part time and am generally in the office from 9:00-2:00, Mon-Thurs.