UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

                      We are still hiring for our 2023 New Graduate, Co-Op and Internship roles in over 85 offices in the US!     We are typically looking for:   Architects Hydrologists Automation Engineers Mechanical Engineers Civil Engineers Planners Electrical Engineers Scientists Environmental Engineers  Structural Engineers Geologists Transportation Engineers Geotechnical Engineers Water Resources Engineers GIS Specialists     Please visit us at  CDM Smith’s Career Website  to learn more and apply!

The Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) Spring administration will be held on the following dates:   May 8 th , 9 th , 10 th , 12 th , 15 th , and 19 th       If you have international graduate students who are planning to work as a TA during the upcoming quarter and if they have not yet passed the TOP,   please advise students to register as soon as possible because test spots fill quickly .   https://top.oid.ucla.edu/#/ app/registration   For more information on who needs to take the TOP exam, FAQs, and more, please ask students to visit the TOP website:     https://teaching.ucla.edu/ gradstudent-programs/top/#top- exam-overview

Public Speaking in Academia This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies as well as hands-on practice. Thursday, April 27th, 5:15pm-6:45pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1284528 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 (Online) on May 3, May 12, May 17 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. Wednesday, May 3rd, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294075 Friday, May 12th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294076 Wednesday, May 17th, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294080 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 pag...

STEM & Health Sciences Networking Night Thursday, May 18, 2023 From 5:30 – 8:00 PM Career Center 1 st  Floor Lobby Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90095 Register Here:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/stu/events/1272804   Curious about where your degree can take you? Join us to meet advanced-degree STEM and Health Sciences alumni and employers from diverse fields and industries! At this in-person event, you will have the opportunity to: Connect  with 80+ alumni, faculty, and professionals currently working in research, science policy, biotech, business, and more Explore  careers pursued by advanced degree alumni in the life sciences, physical sciences, health sciences, and engineering Gain  career insider tips and strategies to identify and apply to your career of choice Enjoy  drinks and appetizers sponsored by the Graduate Student Association The STEM & Health Sciences Networking Night will feature drinks and ...

We’d like to alert you to a new position posted on USAJobs for an data scientist/ecologist at our EPA Office of Research and Development, Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The well-equipped facility is recently renovated and a dynamic place to conduct forward-thinking, applied research on environmental concerns in a beautiful, coastal location. They'relooking for an individual to contribute to the development, maintenance, and application of data intensive research to support management of small to regional watersheds and associated water bodies, creating data sets, models, analyses, and decision support tools to enable effective environmental management of complex problems. This person will contribute as a member of a vibrant research team, conducting independent and collaborative research.  The link for the position can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/720696400 Applicants must apply through USAJobs using the link above....

Separation Processes, Inc , is recruiting for a Project Engineer position in San Marcos, CA. SPI is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in the design and operations support of membrane systems used for water and advanced wastewater treatment. Task responsibilities may include Assist in the preparation of design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/ selection, preparation of construction documents, and support of construction management/commissioning needs. Write engineering reports, technical memoranda, and specifications Develop and provide process design basis, process flow diagrams, process and mechanical drawings, process descriptions, mass and energy balances, process data sheets, preliminary/final engineering designs and specifications. Participate in construction administration phases of projects including submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for ongoing construction projects. Perform cons...

Revision Workshop: Strategies for Revising Longer Texts This hands-on workshop will provide people with revision strategies for longer texts, such as master’s theses, dissertation chapters or proposals. Please bring a hard copy of your own work—at least 15-20 double-spaced pages (more is fine).  Pizza and snacks will be provided. Tuesday, May 2nd, 4:30pm-6:30pm Location  (IN PERSON): Conference Room 4, Student Activities Center (basement level) RSVP on Handshake so we know how much food to order:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284980 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

Public Speaking in Academia This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies as well as hands-on practice. Thursday, April 27th, 5:15pm-6:45pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284528 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 (Online) on April 28, May 3, May 12, May 17 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. (Registration information coming soon) Friday, April 28th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294071 Wednesday, May 3rd, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294075 Friday, May 12th, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1294076 Wednesday, May 17th, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM (Half Day) RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla....

The Public Works Department at the City of San Mateo has an opportunity for up to three (3) interns who will assist on various municipal projects. Positions are considered for the following fields of interest: • Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Civil engineering majors with an interest in capital improvement projects, design of civil infrastructure, and construction delivery procedures. Assist with project standards, standard specifications and drawings, CAD drafting, plan review, construction cost estimates, data collection and analysis. • Transportation Planning/Traffic Engineering – Civil engineering majors with an interest in parking, transportation, and traffic engineering. Assist with creating parking zone signage, mapping, program evaluations, document organization and filing, field data collection and analysis, traffic studies, and plan reviews. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • BA/BS Candidate or MA/MS Candidate in civil engineering or related field as described above is highly des...

Effective, Efficient, and Fair Peer Reviewing for the Sciences This workshop will cover strategies and best practices for writing a peer-review in the sciences. We will discuss who is qualified and how to get involved in peer reviewing, effective structure for a peer review, how to decide when to accept, major revisions, or reject a paper, and common pitfalls to avoid when writing a peer review. The workshop is geared towards those in the physical and life sciences. Thursday, April 20th, 5:15-6:15 PM This workshop will be conducted remotely via Zoom. RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:   https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu/events/1287760 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

Are you working on learning a new language? Do you want to take what you're learning in the classroom a step further? The Language Exchange program connects language learners together to improve their conversation skills and meet people from around the world. Language Exchange is open to members of the UCLA community and all language levels!   Applications will close at 11:59 PM PT on Friday, April 14th, 2023. You will be notified if we have found you a Language Exchange partner on a rolling basis through Friday, April 21 st .     Apply here:  https://tinyurl.com/S23-L-Ex     Please find more information on the flyer and the  Dashew Center website , and should you have any questions, please reach out to:  intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu  

Expanding Your Audience - How to Publish Outside Academia Where can your writing and research interests go beyond a field-specific journal article or academic conference presentation? Writing for non-academic publications offers graduate students the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and develop a broader audience for their work. This workshop will help orient students within the world of non-academic writing, providing guidance on where to publish, how to translate complex ideas for a general audience and strategies for writing a pitch letter to a non-academic publication. Tuesday, April 18, 5:15pm-6:45pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284513 If you have any questions, email  gwc@gsa.asucla.ucla.edu   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

We are bringing back writing groups in spring 2023. This is a great way to have dedicated writing time and write with other graduate students. Writing groups last two hours and are facilitated by a writing consultant. Participants check in with each other at the beginning and end of meetings, and write quietly the rest of the time. When you register on Handshake, you will receive Zoom information for the writing group.  Writing groups will run April 17 - June 8, 2023 Mondays : 10am-12pm.  Register on Handshake:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284049 Tuesdays: 10am-12pm.  Register on Handshake:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284052 Wednesdays: 10am-12pm.  Register on Handshake:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284069 Thursdays: 10am-12pm.  Register on Handshake:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1284070...

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 introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportun...

Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects. Thursday, April 13, 5:15pm-6:45pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu/events/1284532 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

Spring 2023 Career Development Events & Workshops Co-sponsored by UCLA Career Center and UCLA Division of Graduate Education   3 Months to A Job: Jumpstarting the Non-Academic Job Search Thursday, April 6 4:00 - 5:30 PM via Zoom Register here:  https://tinyurl.com/3-months- to-a-job In this workshop, we’ll help jumpstart the process by walking you through a step-by-step plan to strategize and maximize your time. Workshop attendees will develop a three-month plan, learn search strategies, and get tips on how to present yourself to employers.   Resume Drop-Ins for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars Monday, April 10 5:00 - 7:00 PM via Zoom Register here:  https://tinyurl.com/23S- resume-drop-in Are you a grad student or postdoc interested in getting quick feedback on your resume before a job fair or application deadline? Join us to get one-on-one feedback on formatting, structure, and bullet points to create a strong document that effectively demonstrates...

About Us The Project Green Leadership (PGL) Campus Recruitment program seeks to identify and hire the best and brightest Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, and Chemical Engineers for careers at LA Sanitation & Environment . PGL leads an aggressive engineering recruitment program seeking entry-level full-time Environmental Engineering Associates and part-time Student Engineers. The lucky students and new grads that we hire will have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge technologies and play their part in providing innovative services that will help transform the City of Los Angeles into the cleanest, greenest, most sustainable big city in the nation. Learn more about us at  www.lacitysan.org/pgl . We’re hiring PT Student Engineers. Applications are due before Wednesday 4/26. If you are a sophomore, junior, senior, or masters-level engineering student enrolled at a local university in or around Los Angeles, you may be eligible for a part-time student engineer position.  We...

Carroll College, a Catholic liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana invites applications for a  tenure-track faculty position in civil engineering. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching at  the undergraduate level in a small college environment and must be qualified to teach all levels of  undergraduate engineering courses, specifically general civil engineering courses. The Civil Engineering  Program is ABET accredited and has active Engineers Without Borders and ASCE student chapters. Required qualifications are: • a master’s degree in engineering and • the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license within four years of hire. Preferred qualifications include: • a doctoral degree in engineering, • a current Professional Engineering license and/or extensive professional experience, and • the ability to teach civil engineering courses in water resources and/or transportation and geotechnical engineering. For priority consideration, ple...

  Calling All Graduate Students:  APPLY NOW  to the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fellows Program Summer 2023 and/or Academic Year 2023-24 Deadline: May 1, 2023 The  UCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge  is now accepting applications to its signature graduate student offering, the  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Fellows Program , which will form its third cohort during Summer 2023 and/or Academic Year 2023-24. Please share this funding opportunity with all UCLA graduate students from any department or discipline! We are seeking graduate students looking to make a transformative difference in the Los Angeles region. Fellows will be co-mentored by a UCLA faculty member and an external stakeholder, and these projects will be co-developed among the student and mentors to address an immediate and actional need in the region. Applicants should be passionate, innovative and highly motivated to make change in urban sustainabil...