UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

Are you looking for a communal space to work on your writing and keep you accountable? The Graduate Writing Center at UCLA already holds regular  online graduate writing-together groups  and is interested in expanding its offerings.   I f you are interested in benefiting from graduate writing groups in 2025, please complete this  10-question survey  to express your preferences.  We are interested in gathering more input from graduate students to see what interest there is in alternative times and formats.  PLEASE RESPOND TO THE SURVEY BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 15. Not sure if a writing group is for you? Check out this  opinion piece  from Inside Higher Ed.

Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques. Thursday, January 16th, 5:15-6:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1665212 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please see our web page for more information:  https://gwc.gsrc. ucla.edu/Appointments   Or go directly to appointments in Handshake:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu

Writing Strategies for International Students Workshop on 01/15/2025 This workshop covers specifics of English communication in academic and professional settings with an emphasis on resources and self-editing skills for second language writers. We will discuss expectations for citation in the U.S. and ways to avoid plagiarism. We will address email etiquette in academic and professional communication. We will also discuss strategies and resources for improving English grammar, word choice, and style. Wednesday, January 15th, 5:15-6:15 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1665326 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please see the web page for more information:  https://gwc.gsrc. ucla.edu/Appointments   Or go directly to appointments in Handshake:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu

Boise State University is currently searching for both Clinical/Lecturer and Tenure-Track faculty positions in the Department of Construction Management, housed within our College of Engineering.  The intended start date for both positions would be the fall of 2025 .  More details about the position and application instructions can be found on the career site.  Assistant Professor - Construction Management (Review of applications to begin on January 13, 2025) - ABD candidates will be considered, but degree will need to be in hand by the start date. Assistant Clincial Professor or Lecturer - Construction Management (Closes January 12, 2025) If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact kristenmartin@boisestate.edu.

The Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) is hosting an elevator pitch + interview workshop we are hosting today (11/20)! This event serves as a professional development opportunity for women engineers and allies to foster a supportive environment for discussing career development after graduate school. Here are the event details: Date: Wednesday, 11/20/2024 Time: 6 - 7 pm Location: BH 6764 (Rice Conference Room)

Applying for the NASA FINESST Fellowship Workshop on 11/20/2024 In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for applying for the NASA FINESST award. This highly competitive research grant provides successful applicants with up to three years of funding (up to $50K per year). There is no US citizenship requirement to apply and you can apply multiple times during your graduate career. You will apply to one of the five research programs: Astrophysics, Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, or Biological and Physical Sciences. This workshop will focus on the criteria of the proposal, structure of the Science/Technical/Management Section and Research Readiness Statement, suggestions for writing style, and tips for submission through NSPIRES. Wednesday, November 20th, 5:15-6:45 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1584516 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writin...

NTU Singapore College of Engineering would like to organise a faculty recruitment at UCLA on Friday, November 15, 2024. 3 faculty members from NTU Singapore College of Engineering will be visiting UCLA. They are Professor Zhao Yanli [ Associate Chair (Research), School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) ], Associate Professor Wei Lei [ Associate Chair (Research), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering ] and Professor Tan Ming Jen [ Associate Chair (Faculty), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ].  Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 Venue: Young Hall 4222C (seminar room) Time: 10am - 5pm The format for the faculty recruitment is as follows: Time Activity 10 am – 11.45 am Combined information session by all school representatives* 11.45 am – 1 pm Networking lunch 1 pm onwards Informal interview for interested candidates by each school representative *Combined information session is detailed as follows: 10am – 10.10am: Settling down 10.10...