Monthly Archives: February 2016

New Course: Women in Leadership (MGMT 490A)

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There is a great course on Women in Leadership this spring, open to non-Foster School students. It would be great to have a diverse audience across multiple disciplines on campus:

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP -MGMT 490A – Spring 2016 

  • Professor: Cate Goethals
  • Location: Paccar 292
  • Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:20 PM
  • SLN: 16891
  • Questions? Email Cate (categ@uw.edu)

We will use the lives and experiences of remarkable female world leaders and role models, as well as the experiences of local guest speakers, to find personal answers to the same questions, enhance skills and create a personal vision. We will: Continue reading →

Reminder! Register now for the Etiquette Dinner before the price goes up!

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Just a reminder to sign up quickly for the Etiquette Dinner! The last day to purchase $20 tickets is THIS Friday (Feb. 5th), then the price goes up to $25 through February 12th.

The Career Center @ Engineering is proud to host an ETIQUETTE DINNER to kick-off National Engineers Week in February. Etiquette consultant Monica Cortes-Viharo will walk students through a full sit-down dinner and discuss items such as appropriate table conversation, general table manners & other “rules” when it comes to meetings/interviews during meals.

  • When: Monday, February 22nd
  • Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM
  • Where: UW Club (Cascades Room)
  • Price: $20 per person ($25 after February 5th)

Students may register via this link; payment must be made to confirm the registration. The deadline to register is Friday, February 12th. If you are having problems accessing the above link, please contact engrhire@uw.edu or call 206-221-8423.

Questions? Please contact the CC@E (engrhire@uw.edu), 206-221-8423

SMPS Seattle Scholarships

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The Society for Marketing Professional Services, Seattle is awarding one $1,200 undergraduate scholarship in May 2016. This scholarship was established to support students who are pursuing a career in marketing professional services, preferably in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors, college, freshmen, sophomore or juniors who will be enrolled in a university, community college, or private college in fall 2016. The scholarship winner will also receive a Student Membership in SMPS and tickets to Seattle’s Annual Reign Awards Ceremony and an educational breakfast event.

The scholarship application deadline is April 15th, 2016.

Click here to learn more and to download a copy of the application!

ESRM 459 Class Announcement (Spring 2016)

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Are you interested in traveling to Yellowstone National Park over spring break?  Want to see wolves, explore US National Park Service management, put your GIS and wildlife skills to work, or catch a bald eagle?  If so, then you may be interested in taking ESRM 459 with Professors John Marzluff and Monica Moskal.

This course will provide an opportunity to examine and analyze wildlife conservation issues in Yellowstone National Park (field trip dates: March 21-28). Management of Yellowstone’s natural resources generates significant controversy because diverse and powerful stakeholders recognize that Yellowstone often acts as a conservation “weathervane” for other national parks. You will be exploring the thermal features of the Mammoth basin, eating pizza in Gardiner, and looking for otters, bighorn, pronghorn, and deer. You will be required to develop an oral presentation as a group on a topic related to the data gathered while in the park.

To be considered for the class, please email Dr. Marzluff (corvid@uw.edu) the following information before Feb 15th-  your name, major, class standing, and a 5 sentence paragraph stating your motivation to join the class and what you hope to learn/experince.

For more information about the course and the trip to Yellowstone, click here.

Job Opportunity! Intern for WSDOT in Wenatchee

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The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking to fill Transportation Engineer Intern positions in Wenatchee, Washington.These positions will be required to perform as a design team member and assistant project inspector.  As a design team member, the selected individual will assist in performing project development work including preparing design reports, environmental documents, design estimates, right of way plans, contract plans, specifications and estimates. In construction; these positions will work as inspectors on construction projects. These positions assist in the inspection of highway construction and highway structures for conformance with contract plans and specifications.

Required Qualifications:

  •  Working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

If interested, apply before April 3, 2016

For additional information and directions on how to apply, click here

Summer 2016 Internships with SOM

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is pleased to announce that the application process for their 2016 Summer Internship Program is now open.

SOM is seeking the best emerging talent to join them this summer in their Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC and London offices.

Selected candidates will get hands-on project experience in architecture, interiors, structural engineering, sustainable engineering and urban design.

In order to be considered, current students who are returning to study in the Fall of 2016 should apply by March 21, 2016. Details and requirements can be found at www.som.com/about/careers.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship- Application Due Soon!

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Quick reminder that the online application for the 2016-2017 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) deadline is approaching soon!

There are only six weeks left for students to apply.

WSOS will select nearly 1450 new students this year to receive up to five years of renewable funding, professional development support and industry exploration opportunities. Please encouraging any eligible students you know to apply!

A few details:

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees. Students must meet additional eligibility criteria.

  • Annual award amount: $2,500 – $7,500 depending on class standing
  • Renewable for up to five years based on credits completed and continued eligibility
  • Selected students receive access to workshops, events and additional support during their time in college.

For eligibility information and application click here

The application for 2016-17 must be submitted online by February 29, 2016, and students’ transcripts must be postmarked by March 7, 2016.

Volunteer at the PSCE Engineering Fair on Feb 6!

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The annual Engineering Fair at the Boeing Museum of Flight is on February 6th! This event is hosted by Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC) during Engineers Week to educate kids about civil engineering and science principles.

ASCE has a booth with interactive activities for kids where they get to build gum drop structures, paper bridges and straw rockets. This is a fun, educational and activity packed event that is well attended.

Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the ASCE booth for three shifts 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 2:00 to 4:30 PM. The first and last half hours will be for setting up and cleaning up.

Please email eset.alemu@gmail.com or nigel.lyons.uw@gmail.com if you would like to help with one of the shifts!