UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

We are currently looking for a staff level engineer with a MS in Civil Engineering with strong geotechnical background and following qualifications: 1.       Have a MS degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis (or expected to get one soon). 2.       Very strong educational background in geotechnical engineering with a very high GPA. 3.       Excellent verbal and written communications skill. 4.       Good analytical skill. 5.       Good numerical skill. 6.       Some level of research experience in geotechnical projects. 7.       Willing to work in the lab and field as needed. 8.       Enthusiastic to learn by listening and reading. 9.       EIT (not required, but would be a plus to enhance the chance) 10.     Have ...

POSITION: OC Construction Apprentice – Recruitment #07 ORGANIZATION: Orange County Public Works TIME PERIOD: Up to six months with a maximum of 25 hours per week SALARY: $12.24 (hourly) JOB LOCATION: OC Public Works, OC Construction, 1152 E. Fruit Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 DESCRIPTION: Student will work with Civil Engineers, Construction Inspectors, and Engineering Technicians on public works construction projects and receive hands on experience in the engineering fields of construction management and materials science. Assignments may include: • Assist in monitoring the progress of contractors’ work relative to the approved schedule • Conduct periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications • Assist in the review of Request for Information (RFI), Contract Change Order (CCO), submittals and design modifications • Assist in preparing quantities, cost estimates, force account analyses, etc. • Assist in the analysis and calculations for falsework, shoring,...

Timothy Ancheta, Ph.D. Risk Modeler at Risk Management Solutions, Newark, California “Advancing Liquefaction Loss Estimation: an example of a high uncertainty but high cost event” Kinsey Pavilion 1200B   May 03, 2016 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Abstract & Bio:  http://www.cee.ucla.edu/events/cee-200-seminar-dr-timothy-ancheta/ Dr.   Laurie   LaPat-Polasko Ramboll Environ, Phoenix, AZ "Field-Scale Implementation of In Situ Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation of Chlorinated Solvents in Groundwater" Boelter Hall 4275 May 05, 2016 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Abstract & Bio: http://www.cee.ucla.edu/events/cee-200-seminar-dr-laurie-lapat-polasko/

How to Find Graduate Student Fellowships and Scholarships Cosponsored by the UCLA Graduate Student Resource Center, Graduate Writing Center, Residential Life, Graduate Division, Financial Wellness Program, and Scholarship Resource Center Date: Wednesday, May 4 , 2016 Time: 5:30 pm -7pm Location: Weyburn Commons, Village View Room RSVP: https://spring16gradfellowshipsandscholarships.eventbrite.com In this workshop you will… Learn about free resources that are available for graduate students at UCLA both to manage your money, and to find scholarships and fellowships Learn how to navigate successful funding searches Learn where to find the funding books on campus, and how to use them Learn about the best information sources the UCLA Scholarship Resource Center has found on the web Learn about Graduate Writing Center resources that help with writing application documents and workshops that target specific fellowships, such as the NSF and NIH You'll begin...

Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals (www.laaep.org) AEP is an organization with members from across the environmental field, including planners, biologists, archaeologists, attorneys, city and county leadership, etc. The Los Angeles Chapter hosts an annual student networking event series titled the LA-AEP Mentor Roundtables. The series  is held at USC and UCLA for students and young professionals to interact with professionals in an informal speed-networking format. This event is FREE . It is scheduled for May 4, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Luskin School, Room 2355. Refreshments will be provided. The event will consist of experienced professionals speaking to small groups of attendees in an intimate and informal setting about their current position, the path they took to get there, and answering any potential questions. Mentors rotate on a schedule and start again with a new group. The focus is dialogue, not lectur...

CAHILL ( http://cahill-sf.com/ ) Seeking undergraduate and graduate students majoring in civil engineering or construction management (or closely related fields) who share our values and passion for construction and want to work with us, a medium-sized, family-owned general contractor with over a century of experience in the SF Bay Area. No intern positions currently available for Summer 2016, but will start accepting applications for Summer 2017 in January 2017. PE positions hired throughout the year when the need arises. With about 100 office staff and 200 union field staff, we specialize in multi-family residential (both market rate and affordable), private schools, places of worship, and health care.  Our business model is based on working closely with the owner and design team in preconstruction so that we maximize value while minimizing costly changes and delays during construction.  We are dedicated to building on time, under budget, and to the complete ...

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Information Sessions Spring 2016 Academic Services will offer workshops for students about policies and procedures related to filing theses and dissertations. This session will address both Master’s and Doctoral filers. We invite you to attend a session if you are filing this year.  Please feel free to attend even though it is already sold out.  Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:00-1:00pm Royce Hall - Room 314

Jerome De Graff, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, Cal State Fresno “Fire , earth & rain: emergency response for wildfire-induced landslide   hazards” Abstract Wildfire is a unique natural hazard because it poses immediate threats to life and property as well as creating conditions that can lead to subsequent debris flows and accelerated rock fall. This is a significant problem in the western U.S. where large wildfires have become more frequent since the mid-1980s. Limiting the impact of these post-fire geologic hazards requires determining their likelihood and location within the burned area. A rapid assessment is needed to ensure mitigation measures can be implemented prior to initiating rainfall. Bio Currently employed at Cal State Fresno Professor DeGraf has extensive experience with engineering geology problems with the U.S. Forest Service. He is a co-author of the book   “Principles of Engineering Geology”   published by Wiley. His the 2016 Jahn’s lecturer...

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training   http://leadinggreen.ca/united-states/california/ There are multiple identical LEED GA workshops to fit your schedule. You only need to attend one of the following: UCLA When: April 30th 2016 – 1:00PM to 5:00 PM Where: UCLA - Boelter Hall – Room Penthouse   http://goo.gl/maps/0CCV2     Registration:  http://leadinggreen.ca/ucla -          Or    - Long Beach When: April 27 th 2016 – 6:00PM to 10:00 PM Where:  CSU Long Beach – Psychology Building - Room 148   https://goo.gl/maps/tSS6EPaFD2x Registration: http://leadinggreen.ca/longbeach -          Or    - Riverside When: April 28 th 2016 – 6:00PM to 10:00 PM Where: UC Riverside - Winston Chung - Room 205/206  http://goo.gl/maps/vfRUx   Registration: http://leadinggreen.ca/riverside/ -  ...

Tune into the livestream of the University of California Grad Slam competition on Friday , April 22 nd at   11: 3 0 am, PDT Cheer on our campus champion as he travels to San Francisco to compete against the other UC campus winners!   Gary Li (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)  “Traveling to Mars with Immortal Plasma Rockets”

The PhD Job Search: Finding Opportunities Beyond Academe Tuesday April 26th, 2016 12pm-1:30pm Career Center 200 – light lunch served Registration: https://the-phd-job-search-2016.eventbrite.com    This workshop is designed to help graduate students identify and leverage their transferable skills to strategically search for and apply to jobs outside of academia. Students will leave this session with a time-based action plan, PhD-specific job search resources, and an evolving understanding of how their doctoral training translates into a job. This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Career Center and UCLA Graduate Division

AECX The Premier Expo for AEC Professionals April 29th USC Tower DTLA Tickets: http://www.aecx.co/ AECX will be a first of its kind event in the Los Angeles area, highlighting and starting discussions related to emerging technologies within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) realm. The event will consist of numerous exhibitor booths and a panelist round to showcase the technology and facilitate the conversation of how these companies are helping shape the future of the building industry. Our vision is to share with the growing AEC community the technology that is rapidly changing our industry. Those who attend are curious, bright and driven to learn about how to help be a part of the innovation that is happening in the industry and how they can integrate such tools into their work. Whether you're a start-up, student, professor, firm and consultant you are welcome to be a part of the discussion. We believe that by sharing such knowledge and discussions will democ...

For our  staff recruitment , we are looking for individuals who would like to get more involved with community service. We will be recruiting for positions in marketing, graphic design, internal programming, external programming, advocacy, and finance. Staff applications are due Friday of 5th Week, April 29th 11:59PM. Please access the application  here . The John H. Sarvey & Robert S. Michaels Leadership in Service Award is a $1000 scholarship that recognizes leaders of social change who have made an impact on underserved communities. Students do not have to be a part of CSC to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to be recognized in their community service extracurricular activities. The application is due Sunday, May 01, 2016 at 9:00PM. Please access the application here .

The 2016 Annual Energy Innovation Conference Friday, April 22, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. UCLA Carnesale Commons 350 De Neve Dr Los Angeles, CA 90095   Get Your Tickets Now!    Keynote Speakers Announced  Bob Hemphill Co-Founder, AES Corp Founder and Former CEO, AES Solar Power Stephen Mullennix (UCLA Anderson ’01) SVP of Operations SolarReserve Innovation Showcase Designed to highlight early-stage companies in the energy sector and provide a platform for those companies to engage with conference attendees. This year companies represented are from the Southern California region and beyond and span the software, electric vehicles, industrial, and consumer goods spaces. Read More here:  http://www.energyinnovationconference.com/showcase/    

Paid Hydrogeology Student Internship Opportunity Summer 2016 – Apply before April 28th The Sonoma County Water Agency is offering a summer internship in our Engineering and Resource Planning Division with: • flexible hours, start date and ending • great projects to work on • valuable work experience • 16.06 $ per hour (Graduate) or 13.21 $ per hour (Undergrad) Our ideal candidate has experience or background in groundwater modeling. Students with backgrounds in geology, engineering, hydrology, and other related fields are encouraged to apply as well. The Sonoma County Water Agency is involved in a number of interesting projects throughout Sonoma County that our intern will learn about and contribute to, these include: groundwater model development and analysis for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, operation of a unique riverbank filtration system for water supply, and maintenance of a large groundwater monitoring network. Depending upon the interests and background of the...

You are invited to join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment in welcoming James Salzman, as he discusses his new book, Drinking Water: A History , over lunch and refreshments. Friday, April 22, 2016 12:00pm-2:00pm UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Room 2355 337 Charles E. Young Dr. E, Los Angeles, CA 90095   Register Here: https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1836495   PANEL James Salzman , Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, UCLA Law J.R. DeShazo , Director and Professor, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Stephanie Pincetl , Director and Professor-in-Residence, California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA Noah Garrison , Environmental Science Practicum Director, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Chris Solek , Programs Director and Senior Scientist, Council for Watershe...

Dr. Carlos Puente Professor of Hydrology, UC Davis “ From Turbulence to Hydrology and Beyond or From Plato to Borges ” Bio Dr. Carlos E. Puente was born in Cartagena, Colombia and finished his high school at Colegio Alfonso Jaramillo in Bogotá, Colombia in 1972. After completing undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, he traveled to the United States in 1980 to pursue his graduate work. He enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Operations Research in 1983, followed by his Doctorate in Hydrology in 1984. After remaining at MIT as a Postgraduate Researcher, Dr. Puente joined the Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources at the University of California, Davis, where he has been a Professor since 1986. Dr. Puente is the author of over 60 refereed publications, including the books   Treasures inside the Bell : Hidden Order in Chance   a...

Sjoerd   van   Ballegooy , Ph.D. Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Technical Director at Tonkin + Taylor Ltd, New Zealand “Ground failure in the 2010 – 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence and its Effects on Structures ” Abstract The 2010 – 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES) affected the Canterbury region of New Zealand resulting in widespread ground surface deformation, mainly due to liquefaction ejecta, liquefaction related ground volumetric densification, topographic relevelling and lateral spreading, causing extensive land, infrastructure and building damage. The liquefaction affected 51,000 residential properties and damaged approximately 15,000 residential houses beyond economic repair. The total economic losses from the CES were in the order of $40B, with one third of the economic losses being directly attributable to liquefaction. The CES brought into stark relief the disconnection between building practice and natural hazard susceptibility. Despite the ...