UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

  Applying for the NIH Training Fellowship This workshop will cover the basics of an NIH NRSA application including the application process and components. We will discuss preparation, documents needed, and writing strategies. The workshop will mainly focus on NIH grant F31. The workshop will also focus on how to find appropriate materials/resources for a complete application. Friday, February 5th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Conference Room 4, Student Activities Center (basement level) Map:  http://gsrc.ucla.edu/gwc/location.html

Solar Decathlon is a competition hosted by the US Department of Energy, where teams from different schools compete to build a sustainable, net-zero, solar-powered house that is fully functioning and habitable. More information can be found here: http://www.solardecathlon.gov/ We are interested in representing UCLA in the 2019 competition, however, we can't do it alone. We are reaching out to different departments to see if we can recruit more students and faculty to get involved with this project. If you have any experience with sustainable building or if this competition sounds interesting to you we hope you’ll consider joining in some capacity. Faculty can get involved in a number of ways, from being a design team advisor helping with specific engineering aspects of the project to being a general advisor helping us with more managerial issues. All faculty would be able to choose their own time commitments to the project. Thank you; if you’re interested in getting involved w...

Dr. David Jassby Assistant Professor, University of California Riverside Local Resilience in the Face of Drought: Coupling Physical, Chemical, and Biological Reactions to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Treatment Engineering Thursday, February 4, 2016 BH 4275 11 a.m. As California endures another year of drought, there is a growing emphasis on developing and maintaining local, reliable water resources for municipal, industrial and agricultural activities. In an effort to develop these supplies, highly contaminated water sources, such as seawater and wastewater, are increasingly viewed as viable sources of water. However, the treatment and recovery of water from these highly contaminated sources remains a serious challenge across multiple sectors and industries. While existing treatment technologies can produce the desired water quality, the costs in terms of energy, chemicals, physical footprint, and waste disposal are often unacceptably high. The goal of our resear...

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at NC State University is organizing  the RISE (Research Internship Summer Experience) program in Summer 2016. The program is open to current undergraduate students in the upper classes as well as master's students who are interested in doctoral studies. The RISE program will be hosted on the NC State campus in Raleigh, NC, from June 5 to August 4, 2016. More information and directions for applying to the 2016 RISE Program are available at  go.ncsu.edu/rise . Application deadline is March 10.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is pleased to announce that the application process for our 2016 Summer Internship Program is now open. We are seeking the best emerging talent to join us this summer in our Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC and London offices. Selected candidates will get hands-on project experience in architecture, interiors, structural engineering, sustainable engineering and urban design. In order to be considered, current students who are returning to study in the Fall of 2016 should apply by March 21, 2016. Details and requirements can be found at www.som.com/about/careers . Decisions will be announced the week of April, 4 2016 and the internship program will run from June 6 - August 12, 2016. For questions, please feel free to contact career.assistance@som.com

Andrew Dinsick GeoPentech Key Issues in Ground Motion Characterization for Performance-Based Design Projects Tuesday, February 2 PAB 1434A 4:00 p.m. This presentation will provide a brief overview on the ground motion characterization process for performance-based design projects in areas with high seismic demand.  The general steps including evaluating the key seismic sources, running a PSHA, selecting seed time histories and spectral matching will be discussed in the context of an example project on the UCLA campus.  Two key issues that have been addressed for the on-going UCLA project include the implementation of a Conditional Mean Spectrum (CMS) approach and the evaluation of kinematic Soil-Structure-Interaction (SSI) effects. For the subject project, CMS have been developed for two spectral periods to capture the first mode and higher modes of the structure being analyzed.  The time histories were developed for free-field conditions and then modified ...

JUACEP Short Program 2016 Gain Engineering Research Experience at Nagoya University in Japan Website: http://www.juacep.engg.nagoya-u.ac.jp What is JUACEP? In 2011, the Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University was awarded the "Re-Inventing Japan Project" grant by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Technology (MEXT), along with six other Japanese universities. The grant supports the internationalization of higher education based on the "New Growth Strategy,“ whose objective is to provide Japanese University students with more international experience. The Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University calls their unique program the Japan-US Advanced Collaborative Education Program (JUACEP). Nagoya University Nagoya University is one of the top research universities in Japan. There have been 5 Nobel laureates from Nagoya University in the last decade including 2014 (Profs. Akasaki and Amano for blue LED innovation). From engineering aspec...

INTERNSHIP An established design construction company located in Glendale, California, Ian Thomas Group seeks creative, ambitious and industrious individuals with an appetite for challenging work who have keen problem solving abilities for unique and complex projects, as well as the ability to lead work and coordinate with different entities in large projects over extensive periods of time. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positions Available: ·          Part or Full Time Intern for Project Managers Rate: ·          Non-Pay; Internship Credit ·          Potential Hiring Post Internship Duties: ·          Preparing construction and bidding documents ·          Preparing and sending invitations to bids ·   ...

City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sustainable Streets Division Summer 2016 Student Intern Program Applications due Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 5pm (PST) sfstudentintern.org Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in transportation planning and engineering activities including: • Designing and implementing transportation safety improvements and multimodal complete streets • Performing community outreach and engagement, responding to community requests for transportation improvements • Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors and communities on transportation-related projects Requirements & Details: • At the time of filing, the applicant must be in an accredited Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Computer Science / Information Services Program at a university or a related field at a community college. Applic...

We are researchers at Arizona State University. We hope that you will consider participating in and/or helping disseminate the following survey opportunity. This study has been approved by the IRB (Approval ID: STUDY00002954). Would you like a chance to win one of SEVEN Amazon gift cards?   Are you a current student at a U.S. university/college? Are you currently registered for or attending at least one on-campus/in-person class OR have you previously attended at least one on-campus/in-person class during your current college/graduate training program?  Please note: Students who are attending their  college/graduate training program  exclusively online are not eligible to take this survey. Are you between the ages of 18 – 28 years? If so, complete a survey about sociocultural aspects of college life, financial experiences and stressors, mental health, drinking behavior, and academic attitudes and experiences. The survey i...

Eli Yablonovitch Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department University of California, Berkeley, CA & UCLA Electrical Engineering Department Friday, January 29, 2016 10:30 am-12:00 pm 2101, Engineering V Refreshments will be served before the seminar Nippon Sheet Glass Lecture in Materials Science and Engineering Optoelectronics: Is there anything it cannot do; Can Opto-Electronics Provide the Motive Power for Future Vehicles? Abstract: A new scientific principle has produced record-breaking solar cells. The 28.8% single-junction solar effi-ciency record, by Alta Devices, was achieved by recognizing the importance of extracting luminescent emission. This is exemplified by the mantra: “A great solar cell also needs to be a great LED”. It was essential to remove the original sem-iconductor substrate, which absorbed luminescence, and to replace it with a high reflectivity mirror. The solar efficiency record crept up as the rear reflectivity behind the photovoltaic ...

Dr. Andrea Silverman Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of California, Berkeley Sunlight Disinfection of Waterborne Viruses: Modeling Inactivation Rates to Improve the Design of Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems Thursday, January 28, 2016 BH 4275 11 a.m. Natural wastewater treatment systems, including wastewater treatment ponds and constructed wetlands, are used globally for treatment of domestic sewage and polishing of wastewater treatment plant effluent. In removing and transforming nutrients, chemical contaminants and waterborne pathogens, these systems play an important role in protecting public and environmental health. Sunlight inactivation is the dominant process involved in disinfection of waterborne bacteria and viruses within natural treatment systems. Focusing on waterborne viruses (given that they are significant etiologies of disease and are generally more resistant to disinfection than other waterborne pathogens), the goals of this work were to better un...

What: Rube Goldberg machine performs a simple task in the most complicated way possible. Team of 5-8 will spend 3 hours building a machine using common everyday items. Come and experience the excitement of engineering with your friends and win prizes! We will also pair you up with some great people if you cannot form a team of 5. Follow tau beta Pi on Facebook to learn more about the competition. When: February 28th (Sunday) 2016. 12:30PM-6:00PM Where: Student Activities Center Gym Registration: early bird: January 31st 11:59PM [ free t-shirts for all team members] Deadline: February 7th 11:59PM [3 free t-shirts] Registration fee:$30 per team Http://goo.gl/forms/mDbUHTkyHa

The deadline for Grad Slam is approaching! We want to hear about your work.   Are you a graduate student who’s looking for a professional development opportunity that will develop your public speaking and presentation skills? Would like to be able to talk concisely and effectively about your research to people inside and outside of your field? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, then Grad Slam is for you! Grad Slam is a campus-wide competition that showcases and awards the best 3-minute research talks by graduate students. Think TED Talks on steroids. The competition aims to strengthen your presentation and networking skills, as well as your ability to distill down and articulate your research concisely and effectively to a non-specialist audience. The competition is comprised of preliminary and semi-final rounds, culminating in a final competition and watch party on March 3, 2016. Not sure if you want to participate?   We ha...

ServiceWorks is a groundbreaking national program designed to empower youth in South Central Los Angeles to get involved in service and be the change in their community. We are in need of volunteers to help us facilitate this transformative process for our high school youth.    ServiceWorks uses Skill Building, Volunteering and Success Coaching to empower 16-24 year olds to be the change in their community by giving them the tools and support to create their own Capstone Project. Through this practice, scholars develop professional and personal skills that prepare them for college and careers.  Volunteers are essential for our youth to learn that they can be the change in their communities. This is because it is our volunteers that embody “being the change” through their own service to our youth ServiceWorks volunteers have the opportunity to directly engage with our youth in the South Central Los Angeles area through four different avenues: Success Coaches,...

WTS (Women's Transportation Seminar) Mission: Promote the advancement of women in the field of transportation and it consists of both men and women. WTS Student Chapter recently established here at UCLA and we'd like you to be a part of it!   The Los Angeles chapter (whom we are associated with as a student chapter) is the largest branch (300+ members) and they are a fantastic network to be connected with. Some perks of being a member include: mentorship opportunities, networking events, professional development, transportation firm visits, and more. Additional info about the WTS organization can be found  here . If you are interested in learning more about the Student Chapter , please fill out this SUPER QUICK, one-question survey  by Friday, January 22 at 5pm ,  found here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JK2SH2L Additional questions email Jewel DeGuzman: jewel.deguzman@gmail.com

Exploring Careers In… Series Presents:   Careers in… Data Science for Graduate Students & Postdocs   January 26, 2016 9:00am – 10:30am (panel session) (8:30am networking breakfast) CNSI Auditorium   RSVP : http://careersindatascience.eventbrite.com   Learn about PhD-level careers from UCLA alumni and professionals currently working in the field of Data Science. Attendees will learn about panelists’ own career trajectory, advice on how to transition from graduate school or postdoctoral training to their specific field, and insights on leveraging your advanced degree. Panelists: ·        Neal Fultz, PhD, Principal Data Scientist, OpenMail ·        Ajay Gopal, PhD, Vice President of Growth & Data Science at CARD.com ·        John H. Lee, PhD, Director, Data & Analytics at KPMG

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will be attending the UCLA Winter 2016 Engineering & Technical Fair on Thursday, January 21 and is looking to recruit Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers. On-campus interviews for these positions will be held in early February at the UCLA Career Center. Please be sure to learn more about the UCLA Winter 2016 Engineering & Technical Fair, hosted by the UCLA Career Center, here: http://career.ucla.edu/Students/Job-Search-Strategies/Fairs-and-Targeted-Events. To register for on-campus interviews please do so at least 3 days in advance of an interview deadline: http://career.ucla.edu/OCR/About-OCR.

Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) proudly announces the 2016 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards program. You are encouraged to submit your project that best demonstrates outstanding achievement and excellence in structural engineering practice and work. The submitted project must have been constructed or completed between December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2016. An Excellence Award and up to two Certificate of Merit Awards may be awarded in each of the eight award categories. The Jury may consider additional awards in each category for both small and large projects so that projects of all scales may be properly recognized for their excellence. More information: http://www.seaoc.org/awards

Storytelling Your Research for Postdoctoral Scholars & Graduate Students January 28, 2016 Faculty Center, California Room 9:30 -  Light refreshments and Welcome 10:00am - 12:00pm Workshop RSVP : https://www.storytellingyourresearch2016.eventbrite.com Everyone loves a good story. That’s why stories are so effective for engaging an audience, whether it be within your discipline or for a broad audience. However, translating complex research, data, goals, and ideas into good stories can be daunting.  This interactive workshop will cover: ·      Why “storytelling” matters and is a powerful tool to utilize as a graduate student or postdoc ·      How to tell an effective "story"  ·      Translating these methods to your research and goals Speaker : Celia Hoffman, Associate Director, The Goodman Center  Celia specializes in the intersection between storytelling and visual ...

Gabrielle Trippe, Program Officer for the William J. Clinton Fellowship & Former Fellow (and UCLA Alum!) will be holding an information session about the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India with the American India Foundation. Information Session: William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India with the American India Foundation Tuesday, January 19th 12:00pm-1:00pm 10383 Bunche (10th floor) The Clinton Fellowship is an immersive, 10-month service program matching highly skilled young professionals with high impact NGOs and social enterprises across India based on their interests and skills. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, public health, and human rights. The AIF Clinton Fellowship provides a prestigious platform to develop the skills, resources and the network needed to become an effective and socially-minded leader. Fellowship Alumni are leaders in international development, human rights, ...

Email Etiquette at the University A graduate student will write hundreds of emails while getting his or her degree—emails that invite professors to serve on thesis/dissertation committees, emails that ask for extensions on papers, emails in which graduate students introduce themselves to potential mentors or advisors. Designed for graduate students who speak English as a second or foreign language, this workshop breaks down the language necessary to make polite requests over email. It also covers basic email etiquette and includes opportunities to edit real example emails written by graduate students. Friday, January 22nd , 12:00 - 1:50pm Location: Conference Room 4, Student Activities Center (basement level)   Map:  http://gsrc.ucla.edu/gwc/location.html

The Art of Writing the Literature Review This workshop will cover strategies and best practices for writing a literature review, including note-taking strategies, writing process issues, and common organizational patterns. The workshop focus will be on literature reviews for original research projects but will be generally helpful for all literature reviews. Thursday, January 21st , 5:10- 7:00pm Location: Conference Room 4, Student Activities Center (basement level) Map:  http://gsrc.ucla.edu/gwc/location.html G WC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our online reservation page:  https://gsrc.ucla.edu/gwc/reservations/ Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

Find out more about UCLA’s newest Graduate Certificate Program in Food Studies. This interdisciplinary program is open to all graduate students across UCLA’s campus. Come find out how this innovative certificate prepares leaders from diverse disciplin es to address global food issues. Snacks provided!   South Campus   Center for Health Sciences, Room 41-268 January 19, 2016 12:30pm—1:30pm North Campus   Charles E. Young Library, Room 23167 January 21, 2016 12:30pm—1:30pm    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food Studies: An   Interdisciplinary Panel Join us to discuss the many ways that UCLA professors incorporate food and food studies into their research and daily work here on campus. Moderated by Environmental Health Sciences PhD student Tyler Watson, this interdisciplinary pa...