UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

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Expanding Your Audience: How to Publish Outside Academia (STEM Focus)  on June 1st.  Where can your writing and research interests go beyond a field-specific journal article or academic conference presentation? Writing for non-academic outlets offers graduate students the opportunity to spread knowledge about new scientific discoveries and innovations beyond the lab. This workshop will help students improve their science communication skills, providing guidance on how to translate complex scientific ideas for different audiences. We will discuss the use of plain language and clear, focused writing to help make your science more accessible. These techniques will improve readability and are appropriate whether the audience is STEM or the general public. Thursday, June 1st, 5:15-6:45 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1289323 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment w...

Faculty Job Search: Recent Successful Faculty Job Seekers Panel Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:00 – 1:30 pm PT via Zoom Good advice and up-to-date information about the faculty job search comes from those who have just successfully completed a search. Join us to learn how recent job seekers successfully obtained their current role. All members of this panel of current Stanford PhDs and Postdocs who have concluded the faculty job search during 2022-23 and have received at least one job offer. Some have juggled several competing offers. Panelists: Pablo Seward Delaporte, PhD in Anthropology, accepted a position at University of St. Louis Rebecca Gleit, PhD in Sociology, accepted a position at Skidmore College Yinuo "Noah" Yao, PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, accepted a position at Texas A&M University Shahzad Khan, Postdoc in Biochemistry, accepted a position at University of North Carolina Come hear them give you the full picture:  What made their written material...

The UCLA Graduate Writing Center  are looking to hire writing consultants from across the disciplines and professional programs to start in Fall 2023. They are conducting the interview process in Spring quarter because of policies that make their hiring timeline longer. Working at the Graduate Writing Center is a great opportunity for students working toward careers in academia, industry, and beyond. This work provides a unique opportunity to work with other graduate and professional students and to learn about writing and scholarship across the university.   Our consultants gain valuable professional and communications skills working with fellow graduate students while making $24.00/hour. Qualifications and eligibility are described in further detail below. Please read them before applying. This work can be combined with other UCLA employment (such as TA, GSR positions).   To apply, please email a CV, cover letter, and interview availability (see below) to: Marilyn Gray ...

The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science is inviting engineering Ph.D students to apply for one of four Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) facilitator/mentor positions with the 2023 SURP team. A team of 3-4 facilitators, will get paid to teach, lead, and guide undergraduate students through a rigorous ten-week summer research program. SURP runs June 25, 2023 through September 1, 2023 (10-week program). The student tracks are: Interactive Systems 10-Week Program: Monday, June 19, 2023 through Friday, September 1, 2023 Final Poster Symposium: Friday, September 1st, 2023 More details about the program can be found on their public website: https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/surp/  Pre-requisites/requirements: Must be a continuing UCLA Samueli Engineering Ph.D student (Fall 2023). Must be able to mentor students for the entirety of the ten-week summer program. Passion for teaching and genuine interest in helping others learn. Ability to identify and address ...

Applying for the NIH Training Fellowship  on 5/23 This workshop will cover the application process and required components of an NIH NRSA application. We will discuss preparation, documents required, and writing strategies for the F31, but the F30 and F32 are very similar. We will also address how to find appropriate materials/resources for a complete application. Tuesday, May 23rd, 5:00-6:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1289321 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    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

STEM & Health Sciences Networking Night Thursday, May 18 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM Career Center 1 st  Floor Lobby ( Strathmore Building ) Register here:  http://tinyurl.com/05-18- Networking-Night   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 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   Want to see who’s attending? Check out alumni bios at  http://tinyurl.com/ gcsSTEMalums23 .   The STEM & Health Sciences Networking Night will feature drinks and appetizers as well as st...

Fellowships and Financial Services will have an info session for the students who wish to participate in Fulbright U.S. Program.  Sessions will be held via Zoom and are aimed at graduate and undergraduate students seeking to enroll in long-term travel abroad(6-10 months) to engage in research, serve as an English Teaching Assistant, or participate in other Fulbright opportunities.   For more information, please check out the link  here . Below is the schedule for info sessions: May 17 - 12PM-1:15PM May 19 - 10AM-11:15AM May 23 - 12PM-1:15PM May 24 - 10AM-11:15AM June 1  - 12PM-1:15PM June 6  - 12PM-1:15PM June 20 -12PM-1:15PM July 6    - 12PM-1:15PM July 11  - 12PM-1:15PM You can find the RSVP for the registration  HERE

Writing the Fulbright U.S. Fellowship Application This workshop will cover strategies for writing the Fulbright U.S. fellowship application. We will discuss the structure and content of key documents using examples. We will address writing tips for fellowship applications as well as specific advice for this Fulbright fellowship. Friday, May 19th, 12:15-1:30 PM This workshop will be conducted remotely via Zoom. RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1297936 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    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

Join us for STEM & Health Sciences Networking Night on May 18 at the Career Center 1st Floor Lobby (Strathmore Building) from 5:30 - 8:00 PM!  Join us to meet with advanced degree alumni from Engineering related fields : Ellie Moore  (Ph.D. Civil & Environmental Engineering) Senior Engineer, Exponent   Zelin Deng  (M.S. Materials Science and Engineering) Simulation Quality Engineer Intern, Dassault Systems 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 structured and open networking....

Getting Started on the Dissertation (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Related Fields) This workshop gives an overview of organization, time management, writing process issues and writing strategies. Recommended for people in the early stages of the dissertation, but useful for all stages. Tuesday, May 16th, 5:15pm-6:45pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1289317 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 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. 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 page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writin...

EKI is an employee-owned, full-service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm, serving private and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in making a positive impact on communities and the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you. EKI’s practice areas include: ·        Water resources management and planning; ·        Environmental investigation and remediation; ·        Water engineering (including water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater planning and design projects). Bay Area offices are located in Daly City, Oakland, and Davis, and our southern California location is in Irvine. EKI requests that resumes be sent to  career@ekiconsult.com   and  please CC our UCLA grads ( sxie@ekiconsult.com ) so that resumes are reviewed in a timely manner.

Strategies for Keeping Science Writing Engaging  on May 11th. This workshop will use Joshual Schimel's book  Writing Science  to provide strategies for maintaining a narrative through scientific writing. We will address strategies for writing clearly, concisely, and with the reader's attention in mind. We will also discuss editing techniques and writing practices that can keep writing engaging. Thursday, May 11th, 5:15-6:45 RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu/events/1289319 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    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing 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 the appointments web pag...

EKI is an employee-owned, full-service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm, serving private and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in making a positive impact on communities and the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you. EKI’s practice areas include: ·         Environmental investigation and remediation; ·         Water resources management and planning; and ·         Water engineering (including water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater planning and design projects). Their Bay Area offices are located in Daly City, Oakland, and Davis, and their southern California location is in Irvine. They  request that resumes be sent to   careers@ekiconsult.com   and   please CC dgandhi@ekiconsult.com   so that they can ensure resumes are reviewed in a timely manner. An...