UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

About: On March 8-10, 2018, the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) will host a conference showcasing the achievements of Latinx in the mathematical sciences. The goal of the conference is to encourage Latinx to pursue careers in the mathematical sciences, to promote the advancement of Latinx currently in the discipline, to showcase research being conducted by Latinx at the forefront of their fields, and, finally, to build a community around shared academic interests. The conference is sponsored by the Mathematical Sciences Institutes Diversity Initiative and will be held on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, CA. You can read more about this conference at: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/lat2018 Application: The application is for out-of-town students and recent PhDs who wish to request IPAM support for housing and/or travel, as well as those who want to present a poster at the conference. Please answer every question on the application form, and submit all ...

The UCLA Library is coordinating a series of  free  workshops designed to meet the needs of advanced researchers across the campus. During Winter Quarter we will offer workshops on topics such as: Introduction to R, Research Data Management, GIS, Presentation Software, etc.  In addition, as part of this series, some graduate students have offered to present research projects that utilize tools and methods they have found useful.   We are asking for your help in suggesting topics for workshops that you would make plans to attend. UCLA librarians are very much interested in ways the library can build and sustain communities of practice around research tools, methods and workflows. We designed this quick (5 minute)  survey  to gather your feedback.  The information you provide will help guide our choices of workshop topics and timing. If you have any questions, you may contact me: zoe@l...

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HENRY SAMUELI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE, UCLA MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS STRUCTURAL & SOLID MECHANICS SERIES “Investigating the Impact of Microstructure through Large Data Experimental & Analytical Approaches” Professor Samantha Daly Department of Mechanical Engineering University of California, Santa Barbara Tuesday, December 5, 2017 38-138 Eng. IV Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Abstract : The accurate measurement of deformation in response to thermo-mechanical loads is a fundamental requirement in the characterization of materials and structures. Of particular interest is the connection between the macr...

http://www.cee.ucla.edu/events/cee-200-sec-2-seminar-mikael-nilsson/ UCLA Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering C & EE 200 Seminar  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 4275 BOELTER HALL 11:00 to 12:00 PM  Advanced Applications for Nuclear Power Plants  By  Mikael Nilsson   The (by some) much anticipated Nuclear Renaissance never materialized in the United States. While other countries are expanding their nuclear power plant fleet we appear to be shrinking ours. With the low price of fossil fuels, especially natural gas, nuclear power plants might not be competitive if the sole product is electricity. With advanced technology, available to us today there are certain improvements that can be made to make nuclear power more competitive. Furthermore, past studies have shown that there is an untapped potential for high value products that can be produced using nuclear power plants. In this talk I will discuss advances in nuclear power and nuclea...

Position Description: A PhD student position is available in the Garcia Lab at the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) at Arizona State University (ASU) beginning in Fall 2018. Research topics include: hydrological variability and change, sustainable water management, and coupled (socio-hydrological or socio-technical) systems analysis. A M.S. degree in hydrology, water resources, or civil engineering or work experience in the field are preferred. The position will involve modeling, programming, statistical analysis, and collaboration with social scientists, and prior experience is desirable. The research assistantships come with a stipend, full tuition, and health insurance. Students from groups underrepresented in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Admission requirements and procedures are available here . Prior to applying, interested students should contact Dr. Garcia at M.Garcia@asu.edu and attach a CV, and st...