UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

2023 ExxonMobil LOFT  Fellowship Program ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship  opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for  Hispanic college students . Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students nationwide with a passion for Engineering and Science. Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil professional to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.  Fellowship Components The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person), an exclusive curriculum to ...

Strategies for Writing the STEM Dissertation Proposal workshop on March 2nd. This workshop, geared toward students in STEM fields, will cover dissertation proposal structures and components, as well as writing process strategies and time management. In addition, we will address issues related to the oral defense portion of the proposal. Thursday, March 2nd, 5:15-6:45 pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:   https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1223111 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointments web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments

Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions  Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions  The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. Friday, February 24th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197693 Wednesday, March 1st, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197694 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointments web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments

Dear C&EE students and postdocs,  Howard University is hiring for a tenure-track faculty position. The details are listed below.  Academic Keys University Job: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Howard University (academickeys.com) The Chronicle of Higher Education Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering job with College of Engineering and Architecture | 37408962 (chronicle.com) Blacks in Higher Education Job Details | Blacks in Higher Education Journal of Blacks is Higher Education Howard University — Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering : The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (jbhe.com)

Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions  The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. Friday, February 24th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197693 Wednesday, March 1st, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197694 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointments web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments

Masters Thesis Mentoring Program 2023 on 2/21/2023 This program is designed to support master’s students who are writing theses or capstone projects (such as client projects). We are also happy to assist doctoral students working on qualifying papers related to advancing to candidacy. The program kicks off with an overview workshop on best practices for writing a master's thesis. Graduate students who would like to work with a writing consultant mentor during winter and spring quarters should fill out the  link here  by  February 21, 2023 . ( Spaces are limited. ) If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointment web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/appointments . Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments. 

Dear C&EE graduate students and postdocs,  Mississippi State University is accepting applications for two faculty positions in the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Bagley College of Engineering.  The appointment is anticipated to begin August 2023 at the assistant professor level, though exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered for a higher academic rank.  Candidates are sought who compliment the school’s research and education mission in two positions:  Details are listed below.  https://careers.asce.org/job/ 181379/assistant-professors- multiple-positions/

UCLA Graduate Career Services Career Development Workshops & Events February 2023 Sponsored by UCLA Career Center and UCLA Division of Graduate Education   Career Conversations Series BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING Thursdays, Starting Week 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM    In this interactive Career Conversation series, we’ll discuss strategies for delivering meaningful responses to behavioral interview questions and practice developing our responses. During each session, we will focus on one category of questions and share insights on how to organize and deliver answers that highlight your skills and experiences. Join us to practice building persuasive answers to commonly asked interview questions.   Schedule of Topics: 1/12: Self Introduction   – “Tell us about yourself” and “Why are you interested in this position?” 1/19: Self Awareness   – “What are your strengths/weaknesses?” 1/26: Problem Solving   – “How do you handle a stressful work situation?” 2/2: Team...

Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions  The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. Friday, February 10th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197691 Wednesday, February 13th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197692 Friday, February 24th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197693 Wednesday, March 1st, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1197694 GWC Writing Appointments If you would li...

Writing the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship Application  on 2/8 This workshop will cover strategies for writing the Fulbright Hays fellowship application. We will discuss the structure and content of key documents using examples. We will cover writing tips for fellowship applications as well as specific advice for the Fulbright-Hays. Wednesday, February 8th, 4:00-5:00 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1236896 If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointments web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/ Appointments Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

Getting Started on the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus) on 2/9/2023 This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis for students in STEM fields. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision. Thursday, February 9th, 5:15-6:45 RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1218850 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our appointments web page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments