Category Archives: Student Organizations

Help Fellow Students with Their College of Engineering Mental Health Survey

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Thelonious Goerz, an undergraduate student in Sociology and a research assistant in HCDE, in collaboration with fellow student Dylan McKone, is asking for your help on a research project for the Mary Gates Symposium.

They are looking for undergraduates in CEE to take this short survey, which will take approx. 10 minutes. The project will be looking at undergraduate mental health in the COE to understand what it is like to be a student in engineering. What does mental health look like for you? What could be improved? Etc.

This survey is open until the end of the Winter Quarter (March 20th), after which the gift cards will be drawn and sent out.

This survey will be entirely anonymous and will not be shared with faculty, staff, or administration. Participants can enter into a drawing of four $25 gift cards.

Fill out the survey here.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Thelonious at tgoerz99@uw.edu and Dylan McKone at elodia17@uw.edu

UW EcoFest and EcoVillage Exhibition Invitation

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The central UW event will be EarthFest on Red Square, April 22 (Earth Day) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will primarily be an exhibition space for groups across UW who can connect with attendees around sustainability, particularly through the lenses of action, equity, diversity and environmental justice.

UW Sustainability wants this to be an inclusive event, with a broad and diverse range of exhibitors and participants. They also want to make sure it will be an engaging and informative experience for our attendees.

Uw Sustainability is asking UW student groups, departments and other organizations interested in participating to fill out an Exhibitor Application, letting them know how they will connect with attendees. They are especially looking for groups who will provide attendees with a hands-on activity or knowledge they will take away from the event. 

As part of the UW EarthFest, there will be a space to highlight experiential research and other forms of creative scholarship that transcend the boundaries of the campus and allow UW members to engage with other communities: EcoVillage. UW Sustainability invites UW student groups, departments, and other organizations to participate by showcasing artifacts, models, prototypes, and hands-on activities that can serve as elements of an imaginary ecovillage. The limits are your imagination!

Priority will be given to groups who apply by March 9, 2020.

See more information and apply here.

If you have any questions regarding EarthDay, contact Toren Elste at tee10@uw.edu. For information about the EcoVillage contact Isabel Carrera Zamanillo at micz@uw.edu

Self Nominate Yourself for a CEE Student Advisory Board Position

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CEE is creating two student advisory boards that will meet on a regular basis to review and provide feedback on department operations, educational programs, policies and other matters of importance to the student body.  A representative of each board will sit on the department’s respective undergraduate and graduate educational committees, as well as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.

The boards will be comprised of a diverse representation of CEE students.

  • SAB applications will be solicited once annually.
  • Application materials include a resume and cover letter/ statement of interest
  • Board members are selected through an interview process by the CEE Advising Team and Faculty
  • Students are selected in April
  • Students shadow in May and June, and then serve terms for one academic year (sum-spr)
  • Students may serve up to two consecutive terms

SAB Job Description:

  • Attend monthly SAB meetings
  • Serve as members of departmental committees, including but not limited to Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Provide regular review and feedback on all aspects of the student experience in CEE
  • Advocate for department students
  • Set priorities for improvements related to the student experience in CEE
  • Work in ad-hoc groups on projects related to the student experience in CEE
  • Other projects defined by the committee and/ or department

Please send your self nominations to Bryan Crockett at: bryantc@uw.edu

Get CEE Apparel from UW ASCE

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UW ASCE is selling CEE apparel!

They have a range of items available, including shirts, hoodies, and even Patagonia fleeces! Our website will be accepting orders until February 23rd, after which you will be charged for your purchases and they will be shipped directly to you. A price range is displayed for each item because prices will go down based on the number of orders received.

Check out all the options here.

Mortenson Lunch & Learn with UW ASCE

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UW ASCE is hosting a Lunch & Learn with Mortenson tomorrow (1/28) at 12:30 PM in More 234! All are welcome to attend regardless of ASCE membership.

Mortenson is the company responsible for UW’s new computer science building and other impressive projects in the Seattle area. This is a great opportunity for CEE students to learn about their work and connect with the company.

Come enjoy a free lunch while learning about what your career could look like after graduation!

ASME 2020 CADathon

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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at UW RSO has been planning the CADathon; a competition that allows students to put Computer-Aided Design concepts to work.Students this year will compete for the chance to win a 3-D printer! 

Important Dates:

  • CADathon Kickoff: Friday, Feb 14th, 4:30pm, MEB 238
    • ASME officers will run down the schedule of the CADathon and will be there to answer any questions. ASME will reveal the long prompt, which is designed to be achievable at any skill level and be ope- ended so that your creativity can be scored, along with your technical skills. Participants will have a week to work on the long prompt before the reveal of the bonus prompt on Thursday, February 20th. Information from the kickoff meeting (prompt, rubric, FAQs) will be sent out via email after the kickoff to those on our email list.
  • Bonus Prompt and Computer Lab Space: Thursday, Feb 20th, 4:30-6:20pm. MEB
    • The bonus prompt will be revealed by ASME during this event and online after. The bonus prompt is intended to be a creative design challenge that incorporates or restricts an element of your project and shouldn’t take a significant amount of time. The computer lab space will be available for participants to utilize.
  • CADathon Expo: Friday, Feb 21st, 4:30-6:20pm, MEB 238 – Required
    • The CADathon Expo is when everyone will showcase their projects to be scored by the judges for the chance to win one of two 3D Printers! At least one member needs to be there in person to present their CAD project via a personal computer.

General Rules:

  • Only individuals and teams of 2 are allowed to participate
  • Any form of CAD software is allowed
  • At least one member must be able to showcase their CAD project at the CADathon Expo
  • NO CHEATING/OUTSIDE HELP

Sign up to participate here.

If you have questions, email asme@uw.edu

SARP is Looking to Recruits for the Launch Rail Team

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The Society for Advanced Rocket Propulsion (SARP) at UW is looking for student engineers to help design the launch rail subsystem for this year’s bipropellant rocket.

The application can be found here: https://forms.gle/6SBmaD4Sbd9CtgoP7.

This application will close Sunday January 19th at 11:59 PM

The student-engineers accepted for this position will report directly to the Ground-Ops Lead of the Propulsion Sub-Team on SARP. This Lead will define the parameters of the project and provide a framework for completing the project efficiently and to design requirements. This is a great opportunity to add to tangible experience and engineering development time towards starting one’s career. The involvement required by this position as a part of a student engineering team develops a skill set many higher-profile engineering firms look for in their preferred candidates for new graduate positions.The minimum requirements/skills SARP is looking for in this candidate include but are not limited to:

A commitment of at least 5 hours/week

  • -SolidWorks CAD design experience
  • Relevant structural engineering coursework or experience with an engineering team
  • Motivation to work independently to drive project deliverables or with a group when required.
  • Ability to respond and implement technical suggestions from stakeholders

The preferred requirements SARP is looking for in this candidate also include:

  • A commitment of at least 10 hours/week
  • Junior or Senior class standing
  • ANSYS FEA or other comparable structural analysis program experience
  • A systems level interest in the SARP 2019-20 high-powered rocket

Background Info:

The system provides a launch platform for a 16 foot, 175lb rocket to reach a 100 feet/second velocity velocity at the end of the 40 foot rail. The launch rail base is required to anchor into the ground and raise the length of the rail and rocket from horizontal to vertical under mechanical power, such as a winch or hydraulic system.

SARP is looking to redesign the base of this system to integrate with the existing sections of rail truss and accommodate a possible extension of this rail to allow for a longer rocket than years prior. Additionally, the base must be designed with portability and assembly in mind, maintaining a conservative profile in transit and being easily assembled in the field. This project must have a completed design review before the conclusion of Winter Quarter 2020 so that a test assembly and system integration can be run as early as mid-April 2020.

If you have any questions, email sarpuw@gmail.com.

College of Engineering Mentorship Opportunity – EPE Program

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CEE sophomores and juniors – Do you want to make a difference in the lives of first-year engineering students while developing your leadership skills?

Apply now to become an Engineering Peer Educator!

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 2020 incoming 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 quarter. 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 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 26th. Attend an information session to learn more:

  • Jan. 10th 3:30~4:30 in Loew 355
  • Jan. 16th 4~5 pm in Loew 355

Read more about the program and submit your application here! Reach out to engradv@uw.edu if you have questions.

Applications for FYP Student Leadership Positions Now Open

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First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Orientation Leader (OL) student positions!  

The FIG program is looking for students from all departments who are UW-Seattle undergraduates with strong organizational skills and a genuine interest in working with incoming students as they face the challenges and opportunities presented to them as new students.   

Orientation Leaders play a vital role in the orientation process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more. Orientation Leaders work during summer quarter and are paid 30-39.5/hrs per week.   

General informational sessions will also be hosted:

  • Tues, January 7 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the First Year Programs Office, MGH Room 120 
  • Thurs, January 9 from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. in the Commuter & Transfer Commons (CTC), HUB Room 141 
  • Mon, January 13 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Commuter & Transfer Commons (CTC), HUB Room 141 
  • Wed, January 15 from 4:00 -5:00 p.m. in First Year Programs Office, MGH Room 120 

The application deadline is Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 11:59 PM.

Applications are available online at fyp.washington.edu/apply and any questions can be directed to fypadmin@uw.edu.

 

Learn More about the ACI UW Chapter

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Learn more about the American Concrete Institute (ACI) UW Chapter! ACI is a nonprofit international organization. They write all of the codes used for concrete, provide training programs for certificates, and host competitions.

In addition to those core aspects, the UW Chapter focuses on taking advantage of our education. We have group site visits, professional network developments, mentorships, and industry-wide dinners.

One of this year’s goals is to bring an industry professional to do a seminar on campus. Another one of our goals is to enable students to have opportunities like coordinating site visits that other people might be interested in.

If you have any ideas and are unsure about it, please reach out to us! We want to work with you, so those opportunities are not missed.

If you want to know more about ACI UW, please subscribe to our mailing list! That link takes you to a Google form. If email is too formal, you can reach out to us on Linkedin and Facebook at ACI UW Student Chapter.

If the hyperlink for the signup sheet did not work above, here it is: https://forms.gle/2Dxi9G1UMwmgYyW48