Daily Archives: October 1, 2024

Montlake Consulting Group | Student-run Consultancy @ UW!

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Hello,

MCG is the University of Washington’s original student consultancy. We provide hands-on consulting experience, personal development, and an expansive professional network to grow with. Our consultants hone their ability to solve complex and ambiguous business problems, with over 15 years of experience across more than 85 projects with clients like the Seattle Seahawks, Costco, and Starbucks. Our alumni continue on to well-known institutions like McKinsey, BCG, Google, Harvard, and Goldman Sachs to name a few. We seek motivated, analytical undergraduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, but don’t have any concrete eligibility prerequisites. Students of all ages, majors, minors, and interests are encouraged to apply.

We have our resume and case workshops in 2 weeks, each of which include an info session and will leave time for Q&A. The resume workshop will occur on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 PM in PCAR 291, and the case workshop will occur on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 PM in FNDRS 370. We highly recommend that those interested attend to get a better picture of what MCG does and how we can help you.

Our application consists of a resume, transcript, and cover letter. The form will close on October 10th at 11:59PM, use this link to access the form directly: https://tinyurl.com/MCGAppFall2024. Please do not hesitate to reach us at ask@montlakeconsulting.com or on Instagram at @montlake.consulting if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Tool Training 1, Class B

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Students,

There’ll be shop tool training (Tool Training 1, Class B) one session on Saturday

October 26st, at 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., another one on Sunday October 27th  at 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Please check the signup sheet to find out which session you should attend.  Only twenty five people in each session.  Please note that there will be no tool training until spring 2025.

This tool training is required for the students and persons who will be or think that they might need to use power hand tools for their research projects.  The tools training covers the use of circular saw, table saw, drill motor etc. in and around structures lab.  Be sure to sign up before October, 18th.  Renewing is required every eight months. The signup sheet will be posted on the door room 33 (machine shop), across from the material lab, More Hall basement.

Research students should check with your faculties or PIs, whether or not you should take this training.  Undergrads who will participate in canoe, steel bridge, Concrete Beam, as well as people who went through nine months ago are also required to attend this training.  Please check to see if your past tool training is still valid. Other undergrads and grads can take this training as well. There is no fee involved for this event. No student is allowed to use the power tool in/around the CEE Structures Lab without this training.    Continue reading →

Patent Careers for Engineers Event

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Hi all,

Please join us for an exciting panel discussion on Patent Careers for Engineers on Monday, October 7th at 2:30 p.m. in ECE 269! Are you an engineering student curious about the world of patents and intellectual property? This event is your chance to explore the dynamic field of patent careers. 

Did you know that with just a degree in engineering, you’re eligible to take the Patent Office’s Registration Exam to become a Patent Agent? Our panel of experienced IP attorneys and a representative from the Practising Law Institute (PLI) will share their insights on patent career opportunities for engineers, preparation for the Patent Office’s Registration Exam, and the unique challenges and rewards of working in this field.

Our panelists include: 

  • Mark Dighton, Administrative Director, Patent Office Exam Course, Practising Law Institute (PLI)
  • Scott Adams, Partner, Patent Prosecution and Chair of the Patent Hiring Committee at Davis Wright Tremaine 
  • Joseph Probst, Managing Principal, Dority & Manning 

We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to learn from the experts and network with professionals in the industry!