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Monthly Archives: April 2024
Apply Now to the CEE Undergraduate Student Advisory Board!
Hello CEE undergraduate students!
Applications are now open for next school year’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board (USAB)! We are a group of undergraduate students in either the BSCE or BSENVE programs that serve on departmental committees and work on other passion projects to improve the department and students’ experiences. The responsibilities are flexible and attending ~bi-weekly meetings is a core part of being in USAB as our primary role is advisory. The department needs feedback from the students it is teaching, and joining USAB is a great way to get your feedback and opinions heard!
Learn more about us here: https://www.ce.washington.edu/current/student-advisory-board
Requirements: current undergraduate student in their sophomore or junior year in the CEE Department, or an ENGRUD freshman who will be in CEE Department next school year. A good role model for the department (good academic standing, respectful, etc.)
Time commitment: about 1-2 hours a week, occasionally longer
Reasons to join CEE USAB: quarterly stipend of $200, gain communication and leadership skills, improve the CEE Department for both current and future undergraduate students Continue reading
DBIA Scholarship opportunity – Deadline May 16, 2024
Students,
DBIA Northwest is pleased to announce the availability of a student scholarship for the 2024/25 school year. We are looking for students in good academic standing who have displayed a commitment to learning and applying design-build best practices in their education. Please pass this information along to any students you know who should be considered for this opportunity.
Candidates must be enrolled, at the time of application, in a trade school, community college, or university in the Northwest Region of the U.S. (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska).
Scholarship Amount
$2,500
Deadline for Applications
May 16th, 2024
For questions, please contact Carissa Linnane at office@dbianw.org or
1-877-460-5880
Apply Now – https://form.jotform.com/241066416531147
RSVP Now for Next Week’s CEE Faculty Mentoring Sessions NOW!
Hi CEE majors,
A final reminder to please RSVP for next week’s faculty mentoring sessions (Tuesday, April 23 and/or Wednesday, April 24) if you haven’t already done so.
If you are completing your Junior year in SPR24 and plan to graduate in the 24-25 academic year, it is mandatory that you attend at least one of next week’s CEE Faculty Mentoring Sessions (T, 4/23 and W, 4/24).
Please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can ensure we have enough food for those in attendance. RSVP HERE!
We look forward to seeing you there!
(If you’ve already registered, please disregard, but make sure to encourage your colleagues to attend!)
2024 APWA Scholarships open ($10,000 and $5,000)
Students,
On behalf of the Washington Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), we’d like to get the word out regarding our 2024 scholarships! We had two winners from the UW CEE program last year.
Attached is our 2024 scholarship application. This $10,000 and $5,000 scholarship will be presented to a student who is interested in a career in public works and is both a current resident of Washington State full-time standing as of Fall 2024. The scholarship applications are due June 17, 2024.
There is also more information about the scholarship program and a link to the application here: https://washington.apwa.org/scholarship/scholarship-applications/
APWA provides training, support, advocacy, and networking for public works agencies and design professionals across the state of Washington. We also believe in supporting students to pursue their educational goals and increasing awareness of career opportunities in the public works industry which provides, maintains and improves the vital infrastructure that make our communities great.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
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Justin Matthews <Justin.Matthews@kpff.com>
Wildlands Studies – Experience the Planet
Hello CEE community!
There is a study abroad opportunity hosted by Wildlands Studies for any interested CivE or EnvE students. This organization facilitates field studies for students interested in finding solutions to environmental challenges. Some programs offered include marine ecology, rainforest ecology, mountain ecology, and mixed ecosystems.
The upcoming student information session will be on Tuesday (4/23) at 4 pm in Winkenwerder room 107.
Please refer to the information and flyer below for any further details.
Wildlands Studies & UWashington Info Session Flyer Spring 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT: FIELD STUDY OPPORTUNITIES!
Wildlands Studies field programs provide students the opportunity to join backcountry study teams as working field associates, studying environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, geologic, climatic, and topographic factors that support various habitats, and the relationships between environments and culture. Each program earns 5 or 15 units of upper-division credit! FAFSA Financial Aid and scholarships can apply towards funding our programs. Program teams consist of 10-16 undergraduates from all over North America. Students can choose different wildlife, wildland, and cultural ecology field studies locations that are all searching for solutions to environmental challenges. Wildlands offers programs focusing on marine ecology, rainforest ecology, mountain ecology, and mixed ecosystems. Continue reading
UW Undergraduate Climate Justice Event – April 25
Hello,
We are excited to share a new event for UW undergraduate students to connect across areas of study, campuses and communities on critical climate justice issues. The event is hosted by EarthLab, a UW institute taking equitable action on climate change.
The “EarthLab Climate Justice Conversations and Connections” is an inclusive gathering focused on climate justice and community building. Across the University of Washington, students actively engage in vital discussions about climate change and its profound implications for social justice. This free event is a platform for grassroots conversations to build a stronger and more connected climate community, where student voices take center stage. There are three campuses, countless RSOs and groups and individuals all working and learning separately. What could we accomplish if we came together?
City Nature Challenge & Graduate School Panel- presented by UW Program on Climate Change
Students,
Join the Program on Climate Change Undergraduate Cohort for a dual event on April 29th— the City Nature Challenge & Graduate School Panel.
This Earth Month, the Program on Climate Change (PCC) and UW Biology experts are excited to bring the global City Nature Challenge to the UW on Monday, April 29th, 11:00am-1:00pm! Contribute to a worldwide citizen science initiative by documenting wild flora and fauna on iNaturalist and explore the rich biodiversity of our campus. We will start at the UW Biology Greenhouse with short presentations on climate change and biodiversity and then go on our 1.5 hour outdoor walk. Please ensure you are dressed suitably for the weather conditions and contact Hema at hema89@uw.edu with any questions. Don’t miss out and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/uwnaturechallenge to explore and help Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan shine in this year’s collective biodiversity monitoring efforts!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/uwnaturechallenge
Additionally, join us for an engaging panel discussion on pursuing graduate school within the climate science field! This event will be held on April 29th (same day!) from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Life Sciences Building, Room 110.
Students will have the opportunity to hear from current graduate and PhD students across multiple disciplines about their experiences on preparing and applying for graduate school. Continue reading
EarthLab Undergrad Event on 4/25
Students,
EarthLab Climate Justice Conversations and Connections
Thursday, April 25, 2024
10 am – 1 pm (come for what you can!)
Learn more about the event or RSVP directly.
**Breakfast & lunch provided
**Network with faculty, staff & peers
**Welcome messages from Dianne Harris, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences & Julia Parrish, Associate Dean, College of the Environment
The EarthLab Climate Justice Conversations and Connections event is an inclusive gathering focused on climate justice and community building. Across the University of Washington, students actively engage in vital discussions about climate change and its profound implications for social justice. This free event is a platform for grassroots conversations to build a stronger and more connected climate community, where student voices take center stage. There are three campuses, countless RSOs and groups and individuals all working and learning separately. What could we accomplish if we all came together?
Environmental Engineer Job Opportunity
Students,
Environmental Engineer
Job Description:
We are seeking a staff engineer to fill a full-time position in our Olympia, WA office. Responsibilities include project management, conducting Feasibility Study/Corrective Measure Study evaluations at hazardous waste, designing remedial systems, preparing reports and work plans, conducting fieldwork, and completing engineering evaluations. Typical projects include investigation and remediation of sites with soil, sediments, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor and/or indoor air impacted by chlorinated solvents, pesticides, petroleum, hydrocarbons, metals, and other contaminants. Typical field activities include field engineering, construction oversight, cost estimating, developing engineering design documents including drawings, specifications, and calculations.
Minimum requirements include:
- Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and project management skills
- B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
- E.I.T. (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills, proven ability to complete wide variety of tasks independently
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
Ideal candidate would also have:
- M.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
- Private sector consulting experience
- Cleanup experience at CERCLA, RCRA, and/or MTCA sites (including hands – on experience with groundwater remediation systems and groundwater monitoring)
- Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, and MTCA regulations
- Experience in performing treatability studies
- Significant field work experience
- PE in Washington, Oregon, or California