Dear Students,

Wednesday, January 22
12 – 2 pm           
Startup Hall (2^nd Floor of Condon Hall)
Register here: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/LVjHTvf58HQw8zv6pikyFX/Climate-%252B-Sustainability-Idea-Jam

Struggling to come up with a sustainable startup idea? Not sure how your skills fit into building a strong team? You’re not alone—and this Idea Jam is here to help!

Join Linsey Nancarrow, Executive Director of ThriveKite and co-leader of Climate Designers Seattle, for a fun, hands-on session where you’ll explore your unique strengths and discover how to turn your ideas (or lack of them!) into a game-changing sustainability startup. Using a simple, structured process, we’ll help you brainstorm innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with tons of fresh ideas and a clearer sense of how you can create positive change. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to think big!

This is your chance to unlock your creativity, explore your potential, and take the first step toward building something amazing. Continue reading →

Dear students:

Join our AEE Student Chapter at UW Energy Modeling Seminar on Tuesday 2/4 with pizza! Please fill out this form and see details below and in attached flyer:

Association of Energy Engineers Student Chapter at UW

• WHO: Michael Baranick, Senior Associate of Energy Services at Hargis Engineers
  •  Rachel Huffman, Associate of Electrical and Energy Services at Hargis Engineers
• WHEN: Tuesday, 2/4, 4:00-5:00pm
• WHERE: ECE 303
• WHAT: The Electrical and Energy Services team at Hargis Engineers, an engineering consulting firm headquartered in Seattle WA, will discuss energy modeling and its role in transitioning the built environment to a more sustainable future. The presentation will highlight how project teams can leverage energy models to help building owners make informed decisions, such as through the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives, decarbonization of fossil-fuel building systems, or compliance with local codes and performance standards.

Free pizza provided!

Energy Modeling for Sustainable Design Seminar

Hello everyone!

ASCE will be hosting our first Lunch & Learn of the quarter with RS&H, an employee-owned engineering firm with a wide range of projects. This is a great opportunity to learn about jobs and internships in structural, transportation, and interior engineering! 

Please join us on Wednesday, January 22nd from 12:30-1:20 PM in More 220. Lunch will be banh mi sandwiches. The RSVP form can be found here.

Hello all,

This is a reminder about next week’s, Ocean Tech Career Day, on Wednesday, January 22, from 12pm-3pm. Representatives from NOAA, UNOLS, Sea Bird Scientific, David Evans and Associates, and other ocean technology professionals will be present to discuss their work, advertise open opportunities, and answer questions from students.

This event is a great opportunity for students who are interested in discovering potential career pathways in ocean technology and related industries. Here are the details:

Date: January 22, 2025

Time: 12pm – 3pm

Location: Ocean Sciences Building, Lobby

Register here 

Hello Students,

ASHRAE is hosting a VRF lab tour in Bellevue at Airrep. We just got confirmation so it’s a little short notice. The trip is scheduled for Monday Jan 20th 9-3. You will be chartered on a bus and provided lunch. 

Dear CEE Community, 

This week’s environment and Water Program seminar will be given by Shahzaib Khan, a final-year PhD student in Hydrology. Shahzaib will present his irrigation advisory system for managing surface water resources efficiently while provide reliable crop water. 

Time and location: Thursday (1/16): 3:30, More 230.

Title: How We Can Optimize Surface Water Irrigation Systems Through Satellite Remote Sensing

Abstract: 

In this study, we present a comprehensive framework specifically designed for water providers. The proposed irrigation advisory system aims to manage surface water resources efficiently, by identifying the water-deficit and water-surplus regions, to support robust irrigation practices amid changing climatic conditions. The framework employs satellite remote sensing-based Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) and Penman-Monteith evapotranspiration models to estimate the net water requirements of crops accurately. By integrating data from previous irrigation cycles, current and forecasted precipitation, and evapotranspiration-based water needs, the framework calculates the net water demand for various command areas within irrigation canal networks. The advisories generated on a weekly basis offer water providers data-driven insights, enabling them to make informed decisions about water allocation. These advisories quantify the specific water demands, thereby allowing for strategic Continue reading →