ECE Advising Blog


September 30, 2021

NLP Research Internships at Facebook AI Research

Facebook is are looking for Ph.D. research interns for Summer/Winter/Fall 2022 at Facebook AI Research (FAIR).  If you are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in NLP research and would like to spend the summer working on highly impactful and focused NLP research at Facebook, please apply at: https://www.facebook.com/careers/v2/jobs/1116780682148602/ or please reach out to me at sviyer@fb.com/CSE slack.  We…


Opening the Door to Letters of Recommendation: Advice from Students – 11/17, 5:00 p.m.

Who do I ask for letters of recommendation? How do I ask them? A panel of students who have successfully worked with many recommenders share their perspectives on how to approach building your team of supporters and how you can support your recommenders in writing strongly for you. Register to attend online


Meet the Selection Committee – 11/2, 4:30 p.m.

A panel of faculty and staff who frequently serve on selection committees for various UW and national scholarships or fellowships will share their insights. Join us to learn how selection committee members approach the process, what they’re hoping to learn from application materials, and more. Register to attend online


How to Apply for Fellowships: A Graduate Student Panel – 10/27, 5:00 p.m.

How do you find the time to apply for funding while also juggling life responsibilities? How do you make your application competitive? How many drafts of the essay(s) should you write? Hear from graduate students who successfully applied for funding. Register to attend online 


Ford Foundation Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowships: Information Session and Fellow Panel – 10/19, 5:30 p.m.

The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s university faculties by awarding predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships. This session will cover strategies for successful applications and include a panel discussion with current and former Ford fellows offering insights and advice for applicants.  Register to attend online 


Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion – 10/13, 5:00 p.m.

Get ready for the opening of application cycles for fellowships that support graduate study (and also some undergraduate study) and promote equity in academia and various professional fields. Register to attend online


How to Find Funding for Graduate Study – 10/6, 5:00 p.m.

Presented by the Graduate Funding Information Service and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards, this session will answer questions such as: How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research? Where should I look for funding? When should I apply? Register to attend online


September 29, 2021

Science & Engineering Career Fair – 10/13

Registration for the 10/13 “Science & Engineering Career Fair” is now open to all UW students (both undergrad & grad) as well as UW alumni. Co-hosted by SEBA and the Career Center @ Engineering (CC@E), this virtual event in Handshake will connect over 130 employers with our students for both internships & full-time roles. Students will have the opportunity…


STEM Grad School 101 – 9/30, 5:30 p.m.

This year, a group of students, staff and faculty are holding a free, virtual session to demystify the myths and misconceptions of Graduate School in STEM.  The session is meant for both students who are already interested in applying and for those who may have never considered graduate school, as well as students who are…


Call for Nominations: Irene C Peden ECE Fellowship – Deadline 10/25

ECE faculty have received this call for nominations for the Professor Irene C. Peden  Electrical Engineering Fellowship. Selection will be communicated in time for the November Scholarship Donor Luncheon, though funds will be distributed Winter quarter 2022.    Timeline: October 25, 2021 – Deadline for faculty to submit Nominations October 26-29, 2021- Fellowship Committee reviews and selects recipient November 1, 2021 –…



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