ECE Advising Blog


August 24, 2021

EDP Reach WebEx College Day – 9/10, 7:00 a.m.

Please join us for the EDP Reach WebEx College Day on Friday, September 10th, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST (starts 7 a.m. PST). The event will provide graduate students, college juniors and seniors a real-time look into the facets of power systems engineering. Resume critiques, an overview of ERCOT, engineer panel, and…


Study Abroad: The Gilman Scholarship is accepting applications – apply by 10/5

The Gilman Scholarship for undergraduate study abroad is now open. Receive up to $5,000. Students studying critical-need languages can receive up to an additional $3,000. Students must be receiving a federal Pell grant as part of their financial aid award and be a U.S. citizen either at the time of application or by the time you…


August 23, 2021

Nominate an exceptional engineer for a Diamond Award – by 10/15

The Diamond Awards honor outstanding alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. If you know an engineer who deserves recognition, we want to hear from you! Nominate an engineer to join the distinguished ranks of Diamond Award honorees. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Distinguished Achievement in Industry (alumni…


ECE is now accepting nominations for the Google PhD Fellowship – apply by 9/7, 12 p.m.

ECE is now accepting nominations for the Google PhD Fellowship   ECE Nomination Form – https://forms.gle/udA1F7EtSFjLHi6m7 Please note the following: Deadline is September 7th, 12:00pm The form is intended to be filled out by faculty. Students can assist and provide their materials to you A total of two students may be selected by ECE to send forth to the…


FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

Today (August 23, 2021), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under…


Sunday Funding Shorts: The Difference Between Fellowships, Scholarships, & Grants

A short video overview of the difference between fellowships, scholarships, and grants Presented by the University of Washington Graduate School’s Office of Fellowships and Awards and the UW Graduate Funding Information Service Video by Robyn Davis, UW Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards Assistant Director


Grad Student Job Opportunity: UCBI Mentor & Liaison positions open – apply by 9/15

We’re currently seeking community-minded graduate students (and/or advanced undergraduates) for our UCBI Mentor & Liaison Team. Undergraduate Community-Based Internship (UCBI) Mentor & Liaisons (often referred to as “UCBI Mentors”) facilitate paid internships for undergraduate students working with nonprofit and public sector organizations.  This part-time role (15 hours/week) is a great opportunity for students with interest and experience…


August 19, 2021

Teaching Assistant for TECHIN 516 Robotics Lab 1: Robotic Sensing and Mobility – apply by 1/2

Application deadline: January 2, 2022, 11:55 PM Pacific Time For full-time UW Ph.D. student Previous experience with ROS and Linux environments required Winter Quarter 2022 Includes salary, tuition waiver, and health insurance eligibility TECHIN 516 Robotics Lab 1: Robotic Sensing and Mobility The interdisciplinary degree program, Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) is looking for…


Teaching Assistant for TECHIN 517 Robotics Lab 2: Robotic Manipulation and Grasping – apply by 3/27

Application deadline: March 27, 2022, 11:55 PM Pacific Time For full-time UW Ph.D. student Previous experience with ROS and Linux environments required Spring Quarter 2022 Includes salary, tuition waiver, and health insurance eligibility TECHIN 517 Robotics Lab 2: Robotic Manipulation and Grasping  The interdisciplinary degree program, Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) is looking for…


Getting Started with Scholarships: Incoming Undergrads – 8/27, 10:00 a.m.

Ever been frustrated with the scholarship search? Not sure how scholarships work or who makes the decisions? You’re not alone! Join us to learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals. We’ll talk about bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also help you practice thinking like a funder or a member…



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