Monthly Archives: November 2024

REMINDER Graham Construction and Engineering information session: Friday, November 15th, 2024 @3:30

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Good afternoon, Friday!

One last reminder that Graham Construction and Engineering will be in More Hall this afternoon with PIZZA, JOBS, and INTERNSHIPS. They want to talk to you about their company and these opportunities. At the very least…hey, free pizza to kick off the weekend. 

What: Graham Construction and Engineering information session

When: Friday, 11/15/24 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Where: More Hall, Room 221

Food: Pizza provided

Why go: they have jobs and internships…and a great pizza lead in to the evening game vs. UCLA

Graham Construction and Engineering information session: Friday, November 15th, 2024 @3:30

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Hi all,

How are you doing after the two career fairs earlier this quarter? Well, if you have an interest in building things, here’s your opportunity. Graham is coming to More Hall to talk about their company and their open positions for interns and full-time hires. Please come. The pizza is good, the jobs are real, and time is convenient. It’s like a happy hour with jobs and internships!

What: Graham Construction and Engineering information session

When: Friday, 11/15/24 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Where: More Hall, Room 221

Food: Pizza provided

Why go: they have jobs and internships…and a great pizza lead in to the evening game vs. UCLA

Graham consistently hires our students as interns and full-time hires. They work on interesting local projects including the SR 520 Montlake project (they are just finishing that one up), the I-405/NE 85th interchange in Kirikland, as well as local high schools, business centers and residential complexes.

ASHRAE Seminar w/Food – Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30pm

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Dear Students,

Please join us for the first UW ASHRAE Mechanical Engineering Seminar where Chelsea Guenette will present on the energy and sustainability measures of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building!

Please register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq-UbQc2dXDW4pt1pnNVEdB2vHj50ibn93g20cfN-pkTCa4g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: MEB 234

About the topic: Did you know that mechanical systems including HVAC account for up to 40% of a building’s total energy use? As part of UW’s Sustainability Plan, UW has required all newly constructed buildings to hit high performance energy standards to hit net-zero energy goals by 2035. Join us for a look at the mechanical systems driving the energy performance of the University of Washington’s new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building, set to achieve LEED Gold certification. This talk will explore the design and integration of key systems, such as the building’s classroom and office air handler units, lab exhaust heat recovery system, and how these contribute to both the building’s efficiency and its LEED certification. The session will also cover how the building’s mechanical systems are integrated with the campus power plant, which is set to have its own upgrades and changes within the coming years.

About the speaker: Chelsea Guenette is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience, currently serving as an associate at PAE. She has contributed her expertise to diverse projects, including the UW buildings, laboratories, historic renovations, data centers, and healthcare facilities. Chelsea holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Continue reading →

Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) – 2024/25 – More Hall

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Hello CEE, 

I’ve attached the updated FSEP for More Hall — 

Some highlights: 

  • Mobility-impaired persons may use the main stairwell as an area of refuge. If you or someone you know may have trouble using the stairs, please contact me for an individual evacuation plan. 
  • The More Hall evacuation assembly point is Rainier Vista.In the event of an alarm, please assemble here in order to give emergency responders clear access to operate around the building. 
    • In case of a fire drill this fall, please review the attached FSEP so you are prepared.
  • The FSEP for Wilcox/ Wilson will be shared shortly –  The evacuation assembly points for those occupants is C12 Parking Lot (across Mason Road, south of Wilson Annex)

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you,  

Jon Emard

2024_2025 fsep – More Hall

More Hall EAP

SEI Student Scholarships to Structures Congress – 9-11 April 2025

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Dear Students,              

It is my pleasure to announce that the ASCE-SEI Student Engagement Committee is soliciting applications for two different SEI Scholarships for students to attend the ASCE-SEI Structures Congress in Phoenix, AZ, April 9-11, 2025. This is a great opportunity to learn, engage, and network with the structural engineering community.

The first scholarship opportunity is open to students (both graduate and undergraduate) to attend their first Structures Congress. The second scholarship is an SEI Future Leader Scholarship open for all students and young professionals to present in a special technical session at the Conference. This is a great opportunity for you to expand your horizons, boost your career, learn about the latest innovations in the field, and have fun connecting with peers and leaders. 

Please apply by January 3, 2025 to participate and get involved in SEI. Find more information about these opportunities at this link: https://www.structurescongress.org/. These scholarships are made possible by the SEI Futures Fund in collaboration with the ASCE Foundation.

If you have any questions regarding the Student Scholarships or would like more information, please email Dr. Kevin McMullen. (kevin.mcmullen@westpoint.edu) SEI Student Engagement Committee Secretary.

Volunteers Needed – Help Tabling at OMAD Majors Fair (Wed, Nov 13, 4-6pm)

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Hello CEE Majors,

I am looking for a few enthusiastic student volunteers to help me (Tomorrow, Wed, 11/13 from 4-6pm) at the 4th Annual Majors Fair, hosted by the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Academic Counseling Services and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center.

I’ve attended this event each of the last 3 years and it is always fun to talk with prospective students about what we do in CEE!

If you are interested, please email me and we can coordinate details.

Thank you so much!

-Brian <ceadvice@uw.edu>

4th Annual Majors Fair, hosted by the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Academic Counseling Services and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center. This

  • Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
  • Location: Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC)
  • Event Time: 4:00PM- 6:00PM
  • Departmental Advisers/Reps arrive to ECC at 3:45PM.
  • Each department will be assigned a table.
  • Student Attendance: We expect 200+ students to attend. Students in EOP Scholars Academy, TRIO SSS,  CAMP, Sisterhood Initiative and Brotherhood Initiative will be attending, and we have begun advertising the event to all of our pre-major EOP students. Along with the advertisement, we have sent an RSVP link and can monitor sign-up. Continue reading →

Potential Travel Opportunity Information for Students

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Students,

The Regeneration Field Institute is a 70 acre regenerative agroforestry operation and bamboo design and construction training center. Our research center works to develop and showcase a replicable model of regenerating ecosystems that inspires land-use change in the environmentally degraded and deforested regions around the world.

Bamboo Construction & Environmental Restoration in Ecuador

Immerse yourself in the beautiful biodiversity and culture of Manabi, Ecuador! Get hands-on experience designing and building with bamboo, practicing regenerative agriculture and studying environmentally regenerative work.

Hosted by: Regeneration Field Institute (www.regenerationfieldinstitute.com)

Dates: June 14-23, 2025

Location: Manabi, Ecuador (specifically Chone and Bahia de Caraquez), an environmentally degraded region of the world

Cost: $1800 plus airfare and insurance

Program Details: This course offers immersive, experiential learning to cover topics on post disaster construction, environmental design, sustainable architecture and engineering, regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, wildlife conservation, biological diversity, agriculture, agroforestry, social and environmental impact and enterprises, natural resource management and more. You will learn from local field experts, get to build bamboo structures with your hands to support local communities, and be surrounded by the biodiversity and beauty of natural, native Ecuador which RFI is working to protect, regenerate, and preserve. Continue reading →

UW Global Photo Contest

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Submit Photos November 1-30! UW Global Photo Contest

I’m excited to share that our UW Global Photo Contest is now open for submissions! This contest is a great way to celebrate and showcase the global experiences of the UW community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 

Contest Details:

  • Open to all members of the UW community
  • Four categories: Husky spirit – “Dawgs Abroad”, Day in the Life of a Study Abroad Student, International Research in Action, Cross-Cultural Experiences 
  • Deadline to submit photos: November 30, 2024
  • For more information and to submit your photos, please visit: UW Global Photo Contest

Please let me know if you have any questions!

We hope you’ll consider submitting your photos and encourage others in the College of Engineering to participate as well. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

BETH FAIRAGAN <elizfair@uw.edu>

CEE 500 seminar: Thur, Nov 7: More 220, 3:30 Chris Frans–Innovation in Water Resources in the West

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Dear CEE community, 

Please join us this Thursday, November 7 at 3:30 in More Hall room 220 for the environment and water program seminar. This week CEE alumnus Dr. Chris Frans will present about Bureau of Reclamation’s Research & Development programs and activities on Water Resources in the Western US.   

You can find the fall program here: https://depts.washington.edu/watersem/

Innovation to advance the management, development, and protection of water in the Western United States

Chris Frans,

Bureau of Reclamation, R&D Office

The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. As Reclamation carries out its mission, it encounters a variety of scientific and technical challenges that require innovation. The Bureau of Reclamation Research and Development (R&D) Office administers a range of programs to invest in such innovation, helping to advance Reclamation’s technical abilities and address the full range of technical challenges confronting Reclamation water and power managers and their stakeholders. By fostering collaboration with academic institutions, industry partners, and other government agencies, the R&D programs aim to develop and operationalize practical solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of the nation’s water infrastructure. This presentation will provide an overview of R&D programs at the Bureau of Reclamation and provide examples of recent research activities supporting water availability forecasting and climate resilience applications in the Western United States.

Short bio:  Continue reading →