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Documentary Screening- Bridging Urban America: The Story of Ralph Modjeski (Jan 31, 7pm, THO 101)

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The event will take place on JANUARY 31, 2019 at 7:00PM at Thomson room 101

Bridging Urban America: The Story of Ralph Modjeski is a documentary about one of America’s greatest bridge designers and pioneer of suspension bridges.

From 1896 to 1936, Ralph Modjeski, a Polish-born and Paris-educated civil engineer, designed over 40 bridges, most of which are still in use today. Bridging Urban America details the construction of his most iconic projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Bridge. In his innovative designs, Modjeski brilliantly combined science with art and  contributed to the urbanization of modern America. Bridging Urban America has been shown on over 350 public TV stations across America and continues to air on PBS America in Europe. Basia and Leonard Myszynski, the filmmakers and producers of Bridging Urban America: The Story of Ralph Modjeski, have also produced the documentaries Modjeska: Woman Triumphant and Leaning Out: An Intimate Look at Twin Tower Engineer Leslie Robertson.

http://www.bridginguamericafilm.com/

http://www.polishstudiesuw.org/

Confluence Research Opportunity at Virginia Tech

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USDA‐Funded Research & Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) @ Virginia Tech, Summer 2019

Training Future Leaders to Solve Resource Challenges at the Confluence of Water and Society

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled in a degree program leading to BS or BA degree, and be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in Fall 2019. The program will run from June 3 – Aug 2, 2019 in Blacksburg, VA on the Virginia Tech campus. Chosen undergraduate fellows will receive a stipend of $500 per week for the 9‐week program and we will provide housing and meals. We also have some funds to help with travel to and from the site, which will be determined once we have reviewed the applications and accepted students into the program. Applications are due on February 1. Continue reading →

CEE Ugrad Weekly: Holiday Advising Hours, Career Fair Prep Night, New CEE 4XX Courses for SPR19, etc.

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CEE Undergraduate Weekly (12.13.18)  “The Winter Break Edition”

Hello Civilians–

As you are wrapping up Autumn quarter and getting ready to head out, we wanted to wish you a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year!

 

I (Brian) will be around the office over the break so feel free to check drop-in hours or schedule an appointment. If you don’t see a time that works, I will be available on email as well (ceadvice@uw.edu) to schedule appointments.

 

A few important notices and reminders as you head into the break with details below:

  • CEE Career Fair Prep Night is Thurs, Jan 10th (Please see RSVP information below)
  • CEE Career Fair is Thurs, Jan 17th
  • Two new 1cr CEE 4XX Construction Classes in SPR19

Continue reading →

**How to Satisfy your Additional Writing Requirement**

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Hello CEE Majors,
The start of a new quarter brings opportunity and one opportunity we wanted to highlight is satisfying your additional writing requirement.  There are a few different ways you can go about it…possibly even this quarter!

  1. Find a Course Designated as “W”

The first option would be to find a course designated as “W” on the time schedule/MyPlan course search.

If you are still in need of a DIV, VLPA or I&S, you may be able to find a course to satisfy more than one requirement.

  1. Create a“W by Special Arrangement”

Many students make special arrangements to have a UW course count toward the W course requirement, even though it is not designated as a W course in the Time Schedule. Continue reading →

CEE Ugrad Weekly: Holiday Advising Hours, Career Fair Prep Night, New CEE 4XX Courses for SPR19, etc.

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CEE Undergraduate Weekly (12.13.18)  “The Winter Break Edition”

Hello Civilians–

As you are wrapping up Autumn quarter and getting ready to head out, we wanted to wish you a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year!

I (Brian) will be around the office over the break so feel free to check drop-in hours or schedule an appointment. If you don’t see a time that works, I will be available on email as well (ceadvice@uw.edu) to schedule appointments.

A few important notices and reminders as you head into the break with details below:

  • CEE Career Fair Prep Night is Thurs, Jan 10th (Please see RSVP information below)
  • CEE Career Fair is Thurs, Jan 17th
  • Two new 1cr CEE 4XX Construction Classes in SPR19

Continue reading →

New PhD Fellowships in Resilient Infrastructures

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Announcing GAANN Fellowships in Resilient Infrastructures

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Arizona is recruiting applicants for a PhD fellowship program dedicated to training in areas critical to rebuilding the nation’s infrastructures.

CAEM’s Resilient Infrastructure Program is developing sustainable smart systems and rehabilitation strategies in all areas of civil engineering.

The fellowships, including comprehensive mentoring and teaching activities, are sponsored through the U.S. Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program.

Award
Fellows receive full tuition plus an annual stipend up to $34,000 a year. Continue reading →

College of Engineering Mentorship Opportunity- EPE Program

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CEE sophomores and juniors, APPLY NOW to make a difference in the lives of freshmen engineering students!

 

The College of Engineering’s Engineering Peer Educator (EPE) program is a great opportunity for current engineering undergraduates to gain valuable leadership experience while helping the 2019 incoming freshman class of Engineering Undeclared students succeed in transitioning to college! EPEs mentor and support first-year students by facilitating the GEN ST 199 component of Engineering FIGs in Autumn 2019. Undergraduate students in engineering majors with skills in collaboration and interpersonal communication who are passionate about giving back to the engineering community are encouraged to apply!

 

Students who are selected to participate in the program will gain:

  • Concrete leadership, public speaking, and communication skills that will strengthen their resume;
  • $1,000 scholarship;
  • ENGR 498 credits to formalize their leadership experience.

 

Applications are due by Sunday, January 27th! Attend an information session to learn more: Continue reading →

RH2 Engineering Intern

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The Canyon Park office of RH2 Engineering is looking for an intern to help with the planning, design and construction administration of municipal drinking water and wastewater facilities.  Such facilities include water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, storage reservoirs and treatment plants.  Tasks for interns could include use of AutoCAD, GIS, open-channel and closed-conduit hydraulic modeling packages, field data collection, cost estimating, preparation of plans and specifications and administration of construction for public works projects.  Candidates must have been accepted into the Civil/Environmental Engineering Department.  Please see our website at http://www.rh2.com.  Interested candidates can send resumes to wdideon@rh2.com.