Autumn online courses – I&S, VLPA, NW

UW matriculated students can take some of the most popular online credit classes as part of their normal tuition load and pay an online fee of $350 per class. These select online courses are offered in a group-start format, which means students can interact with their classmates and complete the course during the quarter. Online courses help meet graduation requirements and provide a flexible option for students. Check out the autumn quarter 2012 time schedule. Students register as they would for any other class using MyUW. These courses do not count as residence credit.

The following autumn online courses feature the $350 fee and the group-start format:

ASTR 101: Astronomy (NW,QSR)

COM 340: History of Mass Communication (I&S)

COM 440/POL S 461: Mass Media Law (I&S)

COM/AES/GWSS 389: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Media (I&S)

DANCE 100: Understanding Dance (VLPA)

DANCE 120: Dance and the American Experience (VLPA)

ESRM 100: Introduction to Environmental Science (I&S/NW)

UW Employer Networking Events – Garmin AT, Wetpaint, Tableau Software

Garmin AT, Wetpaint, Tableau Software

Looking for that great internship or career opportunity? These great employers are hiring now, and they are all coming to the UW Seattle campus very soon. Stop by the Career Center to learn more about opportunities and to network with recruiters.

RSVP encouraged www.huskyjobs.washington.edu

TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT Wednesday, May 16, 5:30-7:30pm

Garmin AT

The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

Seeking UW Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or relevant fields.

Garmin is founded on the principles of innovation, convenience, performance, value and service. Garmin’s goal, as it was then, remains simple: To create navigation and communication devices that can enrich our customers’ lives. Our innovative products span various areas of interest, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation and wireless applications.

http://www.garmin.com/us/company/careers/

Related Application Opportunities

Software Engineer –Aviation Software Developer/Designer HuskyJobs ID# 61648 Learn more about this position and apply via HuskyJobs www.huskyjobs.washington.edu/students/

TUESDAY, May 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Wetpaint

The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

Seeking UW Computer Science, MIS, Applied & Computational Math, Human Centered Design & Engineering, Informatics, Business Information Systems

Wetpaint is a next-generation media platform company that uses its proprietary state-of-the-art technologies and expertise in social media to capture, engage and activate audiences.

http://www.wetpaint.com/

Related Application Opportunities

We are currently hiring for a Software Development Engineer in Test and Software Developers. We are also looking at hiring a Software Development Intern (paid). Bring resume to event.

WEDNESDAY, May 23, 5:30-7:30

Tableau Software

Fulbright-Science Without Borders-for U.S. Scholars and Faculty

Click here to visit FULBRIGHTONLINE.ORG
Fulbright-Science Without Borders-for U.S. Scholars and Faculty	Thu, May 10, 2012
Dear Colleagues,We would like to make you aware of an expansion of the Fulbright Scholars Program for post doc’s, faculty and professionals in Brazil for 2013-14. The Fulbright Science Without Borders is an exciting opportunity in STEM fields. Since the application deadline is August 1, 2012, it is important that the word spread as quickly as possible. Perhaps you could forward the following announcement to persons in your institution who would be interested in this program. Knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is desirable but not required for this grant category. FULBRIGHT – SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) are pleased to announce that 49 grants are available in the 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for U.S. academics, professionals, and early and mid-career researchers to teach and/or conduct research in Brazil. Emerging from the Education Partnership for the 21st Century, the governments of the United States and Brazil, through the U.S.-Brazil Fulbright Commission, have expanded teaching and research exchange opportunities for mid-career researchers and senior faculty in the U.S. in the areas of science, technology and innovation through the new Fulbright-Science Without Borders Core and Distinguished Chair awards. U.S. scholars will be affiliated with top Brazilian universities and research centers in their areas of specialization, fostering increased cooperation and institutional collaboration between applied researchers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is not required for Fulbright Science Without Borders applicants. A new Postdoctoral Research Award designed for early career candidates from any discipline of study, will allow scholars to conduct research in support of their professional development while advancing the scholarly mission of the hosting institution. Other opportunities for U.S. academics and professionals include a Social Sciences and Humanities award, as well as four Distinguished Chair awards in the following fields: American Studies; Environmental Sciences and Engineering; Oil and Gas Sciences and Engineering; and Visual Arts. CIES will host a webinar on Fulbright Opportunities for U.S. Scholars to Brazil on Thursday, May 17, 2012. To learn more about these opportunities and how to apply to the 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition, please contact Katrin DeWindt at kdewindt or visit http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/ The deadline to apply for the 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition is August, 1, 2012. Regards, Walter Jackson U.S. Student Programs

NSF/EAR postdoc

We would like to bring to your attention the EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship solicitation, NSF 10-500:

http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503144&org=EAR

The deadline for proposals will be July 2, 2012.
If you have any questions please contact Program Director, Lina Patino (lpatino@nsf.gov); 703.292.5047

UW’s IT Connect News – May 2012: Free Adobe CS6 Workshops, OUGL Computing Alternatives, Gaming Policy, and more

Connecting You to Information Technology at the UW MAY 2012

Here’s the information technology news from around the UW recently posted on IT Connect. Free Adobe CS6 Workshops at UW Seattle: May 23 Learn how to use the photo and video editing software in Creative Suite 6 (CS6) at free workshops with Adobe experts on May 23 at UW Seattle. Three CS6 sessions, hosted by UW-IT’s workshop program, are being offered: Premiere and After Effects (9:30–11:30 a.m.), Basic Photoshop (2:30–4:30 p.m.), and Advanced Photoshop (7:00–9:00 p.m.). Current UW students, faculty, and staff can get details and sign up to ensure a place. Alternate Computing Facilities During OUGL Renovations Alternate computing facilities will be available at UW Seattle—in Suzzallo, Allen, and other libraries—while Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL) is closed for renovations, June 9 to September 23. During this time, a new STF-funded laptop checkout service will be located with the Media Center in Suzzallo. Computer Vet services will move to the Allen Library Research Commons. Video editing and graphics workstations are available in the Mary Gates Hall Media Studio. Poster plotting services will be removed permanently after June 15; see Creative Communications for alternatives. These renovations will bring state-of-the-art active learning spaces and classrooms to OUGL for Autumn Quarter 2013. Free UW User-Centered Design Consultations Looking for a broader perspective on your UW research or group project that can help you design for your audience? UW User Experience (UX) professionals offer a free, one-hour design review consultation at any stage in your development cycle (but the earlier the better). The UX team can provide feedback on everything from concepts and high-level workflows and processes to information architecture, usability, visual design, and beyond. Learn more.

Summer 2012: CEE 424 Geog Info Systems (open to all students)

CEE 424 Geographic Information System (GIS), offered this summer, is open to students from all academic backgrounds. This course may be helpful to students from oceanography, geography, urban planning, geology, forestry, atmospheric science, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design and planning, and all majors within the College of the Environment, as well as from a variety of other majors.

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CEE 424A Geographic Information System (GIS)

(SLN 10597) Summer Full term

MW 10:50- 11:50am plus one additional hour

Course description from the instructor, Professor Kamal Ahmed:

CEE 424 Geographic Information System (GIS) (3 credits)

While this course is normally focused on the GIS applications for civil engineering students, the offering this summer will be modified to accommodate the needs of students form other disciplines. Lectures cover topics listed in course description (GIS applications in civil and various environments; geographic and spatial data types and acquisition considerations; data models and structures; projections and transformations; attribute-based operation, spatial operations; etc.) and labs are devoted to mastering the core of ArcGIS. By the end of the quarter, a number of guest speakers demonstrate how GIS is applied in professional applications and students prepare a class project. Guest speaker presentations and student projects in the summer offering will not be specific to civil engineering, but be related to students’ background and interests. This course should be helpful for students in a variety of majors, including oceanography, geography, urban planning, geology, forestry, atmospheric science, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design and planning, and all majors within the College of the Environment.”

–Kamal Ahmed, 206/543-7613, Fax:206/543-1543, Box 352700, 121c More Hall

Civil Engineering Dept, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195-2700

Paid internship opportunity

HUSKY NEIGHBORHOOD INTERN POSITION

Job Overview

Husky Neighborhood Interns (HNIs) work on projects to improve public safety, promote civility and foster a greater sense of community for the students and permanent residents living north of campus.

Time Commitment:

The time commitment for this internship is approximately eight hours per week. The length of the internship is from Fall quarter 2012 through the end of Spring Quarter 2013. Students are expected to be available for two to three paid training meetings the week of September 15-21. Specific time commitments include the following:

• HNIs will have weekly team meetings of at least an hour with other HNIs and UW Staff.

· HNI’s should plan on working roughly four to seven additional hours each week on projects in the North of 45th area; students will set their own schedule to get their projects accomplished

• HNIs will attend as needed meetings with supervisor for help on projects.

• HNIs will attend North of 45th Committee meetings at least one per quarter.

Responsibilities:

The following are the primary expectations for Husky Neighborhood Interns: