US Army Corps Engineers: Student Job Announcements

US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, has four student job announcements posted to USAJobs. Given that these are student positions, interested applicants should read the announcements carefully to see whether they qualify. Individuals with a projected graduation date of June 2016 are probably not eligible for these positions unless they have confirmed plans to continue their education.

Interested students who would like to talk about what it is like to work at the District can be put in touch with  recent UW graduates working there currently. Feel free to contact Catherine M. Petroff for more information (cpetroff@uw.edu).

These positions are open now until March 3rd, 2016. Open to qualifying undergraduates and graduate students

This position is open now, and closes February 29th, 2016. Open to qualifying undergraduates or graduate students

Washington NASA Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium’s (Space Grant) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is now open for applications and closes on April 15th, 2016.

SURP is a summer quarter undergraduate research opportunity for STEM undergraduates at the University of Washington. The SURP awards are $5,000 for a full time summer intern (40 hours a week) and $2,500 for a part-time summer intern (20 hours a week).

The SURP dates are from June 20–August 19. 

These awards are made possible through UW faculty/scientists and Space Grant collaborations. 

Click Here to view more on the eligibility criteria, details and application process. Questions? Contact Associate Director Juan-Carlos Chavez via email to nasa@uw.edu.

Schwarzman Scholars Info Session

Interested in being a part of the Schwarzman Scholars program? Read on to learn more about the program, and an upcoming info session: 

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success ina world where China plays a key global role. The program will give the best and brightest young leaders from around the world the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing–one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Applications this cycle will open in April of 2016. 

Student/Young Alumni Info Session:

  • When: Wednesday, March 9th
  • Time: 12:30 PM
  • Where: Mary Gates Hall (MGH) Room 171
  • RSVP: For the student session Click Here
  • Later in the afternoon (4:30 PST), all students in Washington will have an opportunity to take part in a webinar. To RSVP for the webinar, Register Here

ARCTIC 401: Canada & US Chairmanship in the Arctic Council

This course, offered Spring 2016, will explore  the work of the Arctic Council from the perspective of the way in which it embodies Canadian and American interests, reflects differences in the Northern policy goals of each nation, and structures American and Canadian relations in the Arctic. The emphasis is on the big picture and the context in which the Arctic Council continues to evolve both as an international organization and as an organization which brokers Canada-US regional interests in the North. We will explore the history of US and Canadian interest in developing the Arctic Council, similarities and commonalities in perspective in the early years, the rise of a sustainable development agenda and the different national narratives on sustainability which have subsequently developed. Particular attention is paid to the transition of the Arctic Council Chairmanship from Canada to the United States in 2014.

The course will be taught by the Canada Fullbright Visiting Chair in Arctic Studies, Heather Nicol. Nicol is a professor in the department of geography at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, where her teaching and research focuses on geopolitics in the North American Arctic region.

  • When: Spring 2016
  • Where: SMI 105
  • Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:20pm
  • Credits: 3

Spring 2016: ENGR 498C Impacts of Consumer Technology

Technology is often far more than what initially meets the design engineer’s eye. What happens to all that plastic used in our every day lives? What happens to your old phone when you get a new one? How has technology changed the way we think, focus, interact, and relate to the world?

In ENGR498C you will look at these and other similar questions raised by our design, use, and distribution of consumer technology. This is a brand new course designed to expose the UW student to significant social and environmental impacts of technology with particular emphasis on consumer products. The course will cover a broad range of technologies from the production of plastics to the use of cell phones, in terms of how these technologies impact people, culture, ecosystem, and public health.

  • When: Spring Quarter 2016
  • Where: EEB 026
  • Time: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:20 pm
  • Credits: 2 (I&S)
  • Instructor: Denise Wilson

Job Opportunity with Paradigm Construction LLC

Paradigm Construction is currently searching for candidates to fill their Project Engineer position (full time / permanent) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Paradigm is a general construction company specializing in heavy civil, major infrastructure utilities and general building construction.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to): For estimating & project management- make detailed quantity takeoffs, obtain material and subcontractor quotes, assist estimating, keep records of company bids, prepare monthly billings, process material and subcontractor invoices, prepare correspondence with owner/developer/government agencies, prepare and track change proposals and change orders, monitor field production and job costs as required, prepare and process T&M billings, prepare and maintain as-built drawing, prepare budgets and purchasing.

Qualifications:

  • BS Engineering upon Graduation
  • Valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

  • Full medical benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Profit sharing/ 401K/ Bonus
  • Five days sick leave
  • Vehicle allowance

If interested please submit your resume via email to: alexk@paradigmhi.com

 

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Story Slam

Next Tuesday, March 1st, there will be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Story Slam Competition in partnership with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from around the country! The event is open to all students, faculty, Peace Corps applicants, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. It will be an occasion to celebrate the many experiences of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, as well as Peace Corps Week, February 28 – March 5th. Come and hear some stories slammed about amazing Peace Corps experiences!

  • Where: Sieg Hall, Room 226, University of Washington
  • Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

UWashington Hyperloop is Recruiting Engineers

Join the UWashington Hyperloop Team as they undertake the most compelling engineering challenges to date!

UWashington Hyperloop is a diverse group of outstanding students from the University of Washington who are innovating on SpaceX and Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk’s vision for a self-sufficient and zero emission future of high-speed transportation. They recently finished 22nd out of over 1200 teams internationally and made it into the final round a spart of a SpaceX hosted competition to engineer the “5th mode of transportation”. As such, they are expanding the size of their team and are looking for engineers!

To apply: Visit the team website HERE

Learn more:

Questions? Email uwhyperloop@gmail.com or contact Colin Summers colinxs@uw.edu

CEE Film Contest!!

Read on to learn about this fun and exciting opportunity to get creative in the CEE department!

Introducing the Inauguration of the 2016 CEE Film Contest! If you want to master the art of public communication to tell the story of what civil and environmental engineers do, then this is for you! Get a resume entry on extra-curricular activities that will make your application stand out! All students will receive recognition for their participation.

Overview:

  • For CEE students only
  • Open to all levels (freshmen to graduate)
  • Cash prizes for the top-rated films
  • No prior background on filmmaking necessary. All you you need is the drive to become a civil and environmental engineer
  • No cost to participate
  • All skills training to be provided
  • Flexible format to fit busy schedules!

Deadline for Application: 

  • Deadline to apply is March 21st, 2016
  • Apply by sending an email to Dr. Faisal Hossain at fhossain@uw.edu with the subject line ‘CEE Film Contest 2016’ and ‘Yes, I’m Interested’ in the body of the email.

Good luck!

Applications for GO! and Fritz Scholarships Now Open!

Fritz and GO! Scholars

Group of 2015 Fritz and GO! Scholars

Applications for GO! and Fritz scholarships for studying abroad are now open! You can access both applications online by CLICKING HERE.

There is an opportunity this week for students to learn more about submitting a competitive application. Students working on the Gilman, GO! or Fritz scholarships are invited to drop in at MGH 171 with scholarship questions for personal statement feedback on Friday the 26th from 1:00 to 4:30 PM

The GO! Scholarship deadline is Sunday, April 17th (for students studying abroad during summer, early fall, or fall 2016)

The Fritz Scholarship deadline is Sunday, April 17th (for students studying abroad during summer, early fall, or fall 2016)