Daily Archives: May 13, 2024

GCIL-India: Applications Due Wednesday May 15

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Students,

Applications for GCIL-India are due this week on Wednesday!

The Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge to solving real-world Grand Challenge problems. GCIL students work in teams, with a local organization, during winter quarter (10 weeks; UW Study Abroad) in Bangalore, India.

For more information, please see gcil.uw.edu or email us at gcil@uw.edu.

The application deadline is May 15th 2024. To apply, click here.

Tonight, we will host one last information session (via Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwgcil) to provide details and answer questions:

  • May 13th at 9:30 PM

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 

We look forward to receiving your application.

SENIORS – Get your graduation Honor Cord if You’ve Passed the FE Exam [DEADLINE 3:00pm TMR]

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Hey Everyone,

Have you passed your FE Exam? Are you a graduating senior this June? If so, you are eligible to receive a FE Exam honor cord from NCEES!

What to do on your end:

  1. Click this link > Under FAQ, click “Can I still recieve a cord if I didn’t opt in during the exam registration process” > “My NCEES Account” > “Opt In”

I’ve reached out to NCEES and was notified that they are planning on preparing and shipping out the honor cords THIS WEDNESDAY, thus please opt in by TOMORROW TUESDAY 3:00pm. From my understanding the cords will be sent to UW’s NCEES contact, Dan Ratner, and he will reach out to us with information to collect the cords. 

Job Opportunity: Summer Student Helper at CEE Structural Engineering Laboratory

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Hello,

Position: Summer Student Helper

Starting Salary: $19.97 per hour

About Us: The Structural Engineering Laboratory at UW’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department is seeking motivated individuals to join our team. We are dedicated to supporting research and learning initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Job Description: As a Student Helper, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our lab. Responsibilities include general cleaning and organization, operation of hand tools and heavy equipment (after appropriate training), and assisting graduate student researchers with structural testing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and organized work environment.
  • Operate hand tools and potentially heavy equipment such as forklifts and cranes (training provided).
  • Assist graduate student researchers with structural testing setup and data collection under supervision.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times.

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Apply Now to the CEE Undergraduate Student Advisory Board!

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Hello CEE undergraduate students!

Reminder that USAB is still accepting applications for next school year’s members! If you want to improve the CEE Department for both current and future undergraduate students, please apply! The application isn’t that long!

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 →

SDOT Women and Minority Business Program Internship

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Hi All,

Seattle Department of Transportation is hiring a WMBE program intern to help manage our tracking systems and support good engagement and customer service to women and minority-owned firms. This is a full-time opportunity for summer 2024 to continue as a part-time internship during the school year. It is open to undergrads in their junior or senior year as well as grad students. 

Full posting here: SDOT Women and Minority Business Owners Program (WMBE) Intern | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)