Hello!

My name is Makenna Jones and I am a fourth year studying biology at UW. This year I am working to establish a new student organization at UW in collaboration with the Regeneration Field Institute. I am excited to partner with an organization focusing on regenerative land management, ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture and sustainable construction and affordable housing. Their work in coastal Ecuador is amazing and I know there are many other students that can benefit from what they are teaching. 

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 Continue reading →

Dear CEE Students,

Interested in applying your skills to an energy efficient and sustainability club on campus? My name is Max Stafford, and I am creating a club for the Association of Energy Engineers Chapter at UW. I am looking for multiple students to participate in leadership and membership positions to get this chapter rolling. You can read up on additional benefits at this link. There is no experience required to participate in the following roles: 

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Public Relations Lead
• Student Training Lead
• Projects Lead

For leadership roles and for members interested in making a difference, there is a minimum 10 hr/week requirement. 

If you are interested in any of these roles, please join the Sensors, Energy Automation Laboratory at this link. Message Max Stafford over Slack (once you join) saying which role you are interested in being in.

What is the Association of Energy Engineers?

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Student Chapter is a dedicated group for students interested in advancing energy efficiency, sustainable development, and renewable energy technologies. The chapter provides a platform for members to network with professionals in the energy industry, gain hands-on experience, and develop skills in energy management and engineering. Through workshops, guest lectures, site tours, and student-led projects, AEE Student Chapter members deepen their understanding of energy systems and practices. The chapter encourages innovation and leadership in sustainable energy solutions, empowering students to contribute to real-world energy challenges and prepare for careers in the dynamic field of energy engineering.  

Howdy Civil Engineers, 

My name is Vania Moreno-Colin, and I am a senior in civil engineering and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter President. UW ACI is a team of civil engineering and construction management students representing the University of Washington in biannual student concrete competitions. UW ACI connects students to construction and engineering professionals, including structural engineers, architects, contractors, and materials specialists. Our mission is to propel our members into the industry through networking, education, site visits and tours, and student competitions.  

Our primary focus is on student competitions, where our team tackles a new concrete design challenge twice a year. Competitions require extensive research and out-of-the-box thinking to meet the competition’s demands. Competitions are held in the Autumn  and Spring quarters but preparations are done well in advance! We compete in the ACI student concrete competitions at the ACI National Conventions. This quarter, we wrapped up our mix design and testing for the Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition in Philadelphia. The following  competition will be held in Toronto, Canada; the goal will be to design and construct a fiber reinforced bowling ball.

The UW ACI Chapter is looking for civil engineers, construction managers, architects, and anyone interested in working with concrete to apply.

If interested in participating, please consider applying using the link below.  Continue reading →

Hi everyone!

Global Renewables Infrastructure Development (GRID) (https://sites.uw.edu/grid/) is a student-led organization focused on getting students involved with solar technology and helping apply it to rural communities. We aim to give students the opportunity to develop technical expertise, understand the socioeconomic impact of technology integration, and establish best practices for collaboration and projects. We’re an interdisciplinary mix of graduate and undergraduate students with backgrounds in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and more. You can get a more in-depth view of our past projects through the GRID Medium page (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://medium.com/@gridatuw__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iQ6RCvd5kkyV75griLm-FAUea2oWoVoXr-jf8vygJpu38e7n20BV_VxPeDjL-7i6AUdel7dP$). We’re also on instagram @/gridatuw!

We are currently recruiting new members! Our Autumn quarter onboarding meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 17th at 4:00PM or on Zoom in MolES 315 (room tentative). We’ll be giving an overview of GRID, discussing the projects we’re currently working on in greater detail, and answering questions. We are in the middle of a few projects, so it’s a great time to join our team! No prior experience is required. If this piques your interest, come to our meeting to learn more! Please fill out this short form Continue reading →

Greetings!

I hope you all have been having a great start to Autumn quarter and are now shifting into gear with your coursework 🙂

My name is Keanu Ortega and I am a current 3rd year civil engineering student introducing a new club UW Timber Strong Design Build. This will be a brand new addition to the clubs under the CEE department (Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge being the two) and will be based under the ASCE. We will be designing and building a 2 story timber structure. The project will span from October 2024 until April 2025. In April we will display our skills and work at the 2025 ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Symposium held in Portland, Oregon by building our structure in a timely manner (1 hour) along with a presentation to jurors at the 2025 ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Symposium.

The club is backed by partnerships with the American Wood Council (AWC), Simpson Strong Tie (SST) – will be our main source for hardware, and The Engineering Wood Association (APA). Rules for the competition are included here.

Joining this club will be a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various toolsets and equipment. Whether well versed in construction or a beginner, all are welcome to join 🙂

Here is the link that will take you to either becoming a member or submit an application to become a lead. Continue reading →

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!

Hello Students,

We’re excited to announce that the applications for the Solar Decathlon at the University of Washington (SDUW) 2024-2025 Project have just opened. The project will span from September 2024 through April 2025.

Who Are We?
The Solar Decathlon at the University of Washington is an interdisciplinary student team that participates in the Solar Decathlon competition (link), a competition event run by the Department of Energy (DOE). Students will present their net-zero energy design to jurors at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory held within Golden, Colorado.

How to Apply
If you are interested in participating as a team member or team lead please fill out this google form.

Students can apply to five different teams to design a net-zero energy Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) for Seattle. The teams are the following:

• Design: Architecture team focused on the theory and design of the DADU. Team members will coordinate with other team members to create accurate design decisions to create a realistic design. Using design software and models to create presentations for industry members.
• Systems: The active mechanical systems of the building which include Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC), water systems and building automation controls. Students will use energy and building codes to create a system that promotes resident health, energy efficiency, and usability within an accurate building structure.
• Software: Energy modeling and Embodied Carbon modeling for the Solar Decathlon team. Using software such as Climate Studio and HoneyBee to provide feedback to other team members on how to improve the efficiency of design decisions. Using theory and knowledge to provide feedback to separate teams. Continue reading →

Dear CEE students,

Global Renewables Infrastructure Development (GRID) (https://sites.uw.edu/grid/) is a student-led organization focused on getting students involved with solar technology and helping apply it to rural communities. We aim to give students the opportunity to develop technical expertise, understand the socioeconomic impact of technology integration, and establish best practices for collaboration and projects. We’re an interdisciplinary mix of graduate and undergraduate students with backgrounds in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and more. You can get a more in-depth view of our past projects through the GRID Medium page (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://medium.com/@gridatuw__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!iQ6RCvd5kkyV75griLm-FAUea2oWoVoXr-jf8vygJpu38e7n20BV_VxPeDjL-7i6AUdel7dP$). We’re also on instagram @/gridatuw !

We are currently recruiting new members! Our Spring quarter onboarding meeting is on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30PM or on Zoom in Allen Research Commons Red A. We’ll be giving an overview of GRID, discussing the projects we’re currently working on in greater detail, and answering questions. Continue reading →

Greetings!

Washington Hyperloop Spring 2024 applications are currently open! 

Spring 2024 Application: https://forms.gle/zpScdpAUC1mxjn4k7

Applications are competitive and the final date to apply is 4/30/2024.

Washington Hyperloop is a student-run organization. Our goal is to design and build a tunnel boring machine to compete at Elon Musk’s Not-a-Boring Competition [boringcompany.com].

In order to complete the design, our team is broken up into sub-teams that will be responsible for the components of the TBM. 

In this role, you’ll manage the project budget, allocate funds, seek funding sources, maintain detailed financial records, and generate reports for stakeholders. Additionally, you’ll utilize social media marketing to promote the project, engage the audience, attract potential funding, and monitor campaign expenses and effectiveness.

We are accepting applicants from all academic standings regardless of their experience. 

Please reach out to us with any questions! Continue reading →

Hello,

I am oSTEM’s Undergraduate Outreach Coordinator. oSTEM is a RSO that aims to provide community, support, networking, and educational opportunities for LGBTQ+/Queer students, faculty, and staff in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-related fields through social mixers. We are looking to reach more undergraduate students as current members have been primarily graduate students since the return to campus after COVID. We believe our graduate student base can be a valuable resource to undergrad STEM students, particularly for those interested in pursuing research, and aim to facilitate spaces where they can mingle.