UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

The City of LA Department of Transportation is interested in hiring six (6) Student Professional Workers (part time) who will help the executive team in accomplishing various projects that will move LA forward. JOB TITLE: Student Professional Worker SALARY: $12.41 to $18.14 hourly FILING PERIOD: Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. OVERVIEW The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is accepting applications to hire six (6) Student Professional Workers. The LADOT is a major provider of infrastructure and services that are vital to the prosperity and livability of the city. LADOT offers students the chance to experience a dynamic working environment with an internship supporting the executive team. These internships best suit students interested in gaining experience in local government, public service, communications, workforce development and policy. These internships offer high-le...

 The first general meeting of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Student Chapter @ UCLA in year 2015-2016 will be held in  Boelter Hall Room 4275 from 6-7pm, next Tuesday (10/6).    This meeting is mainly about who we are,  what we have done during the past year and what we plan to do in the upcoming year, which may include a ‘seismic research showcase’ event from PhD students in our own department, one or two guest presentations from industrial professionals, and one post-earthquake reconnaissance training workshop if possible.  Membership for the club and participation in these events are open to all undergraduate and graduate students.  If you are interested in joining us, please come to the meeting next week.  By the way free pizza will be provided! Website: http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/eeri/

Strategic Reading Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Nota Bene: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques. Two times, same workshop: Friday, October 2nd, 1:30-3:00pm Location: Conference Room 2, Student Activities Center (basement level)   ( map )

UCLA Anderson School of Management Easton Technology Management Center Developing leaders who shape the future of technology. Through innovative courses, creative workshops, high-profile events and immersion in the most vital areas of high-tech business culture, Easton prepares the next generation to drive change in technology. By exploring verticals such as high-tech, financial services, health care, education, entertainment/media, retail and defense, students are prepared to work anywhere from startups to large global corporations. Website & Event Calendar:  http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/centers/easton

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Title: Student Assistant II Start Date: As soon as possible. End Date: When projects are concluded; anticipated 40 hours of work total. Hours: Flexible; expected to work at least 10 hours per week Rate: $15.00/hour Application Deadline: October 5, 2015 Job Description Student will assist the Civil Engineering Materials group with developing content for department website and research group website(s). Student is expected to creatively publish information using WordPress platform in an organized and sustainable format. Student will work closely with the Civil and Environmental Student Affairs Officer to complete projects. Student will work with Civil Engineering Materials faculty to generate content for websites. Requirements -           Open to UCLA undergraduate and graduate students. -           Graduate students must not have c...

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Writing Successful Grant and Fellowship Applications (Sciences and Engineering Focus) This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in sciences and engineering. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research, especially for students seeking doctorates and research MAs. The workshop will also cover tips for organizing the application process. Thursday, October 1st, 4:00-6:00pm Location: Conference Room 4, Student Activities Center (basement level) ( map ) RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-successful-grant-and-fellowship-applications-sciences-and-engineering-tickets-18620825390 Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Open to US citizens in the Social, Biological, and Physical Sciences, this highl...

We’re growing!!!  Solutions-IES is in need of environmental consultants at ALL levels of experience. What we do : o      Exciting, ground-breaking projects o      Environmental risk assessments and remediation, for both government and manufacturing o      Research and development of innovative technologies o      Phase 1 ESAs o      Brownfields o      Compliance and regulatory support What we offer : o      Great benefits o      Flexible schedule o      Teaming with leaders in their fields o      No “pigeon-holing” of expertise o      In-house training   Needed :  We’re looking for dedicated professionals that have great communication skills, are interested in learning and enjoy being the best.   Want to learn more?    www.solutions-ies.com   Plea...

CEE Graduate Student Kick-Off What : Stop by the CEE Office and pick up some home-baked treats between your classes Where: Boelter Hall 5732 When: Monday, September 28 th 9:30am – 12:30pm

CEE 1 Seminar Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Transportation Systems Infrastructure Zaki Mustafa Principal Transportation Engineer, Los Angeles Department of Transportation & President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers   Friday, October 2, 2015   3400 Boelter Hall 2 p.m. This seminar will introduce Civil Engineering students to Transportation systems infrastructure. Topics to be addressed include: • Importance of mobility of people and goods in modern society.   • Transportation networks that influence modern life • Role of transportation networks in the global economy • History of transportation planning and design • Principal considerations in the design of modern transportation networks

Micro-scale texture statistics and fracture parameters of gas shale Mija Helena Hubler Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder The efficient extraction of natural gas from shale relies heavily on our evaluation of the maturity and mechanical properties of gas shale. Current measurement methods of maturity and mechanical properties are not convenient and reliable. This lecture explores the application of two small scale testing methods for application to this problem. First, microscale computed tomography scans are informed with nano-indentation data and analyzed using spatial statistics to evaluate changes in topology as an indicator for maturity. Secondly, mico-scale scratch tests are conducted and analyzed using fracture mechanics to obtain fracture parameters. This evaluation is done considering an intrinsic size effect formulation to allow for the development of a fracture process length. The results suggest these measurement methods provide uni...