Professional Development
November 3, 2026
PixArt: University Innovation Challenge 2027 – register team by 12/7
Free, open to undergraduate and graduate students Pick a real-world problem and build a working prototype with PixArt optical sensors. Enter individually or in a team of up to three. Shortlisted teams receive a free design kit, and the final is held online in September 2027. Prizes: US$10,000 / US$8,000 / US$6,000, plus up to…
2027 Farm Robotics Challenge: Student Teams Invited to Compete – proposals due 12/13
Put your skills to work on real agricultural challenges! The 2027 Farm Robotics Challenge invites student teams to work with growers and ranchers to design, build, and test solutions using robotics, AI, automation, and other technologies. Gain hands-on experience, connect with industry leaders, and compete for over $200,000 in prizes and startup support, including a…
October 27, 2026
Q Center: Queer Mentor and Peer Program – AUT 26
The Q Center’s Queer Mentor and Peer Program (QMPP) is back, and we are seeking mentor, mentee, and peer applicants! This year we are focusing on professional development and career support. If you are interested in applying, please find the form here. For more information, please find details in the attachment below or visit our…
October 16, 2026
ECE PhD Alumni Lunch & Learn: From PhD to Industry – 11/9, 12:00 p.m.
Curious about what comes after your PhD? Wondering how to navigate the transition from academia to industry? Join us for an ECE Alumni Lunch & Learn featuring Arnab Manna, a UW ECE PhD alum and current Photonics Designer at PsiQuantum! About Our Speaker Arnab will share his career journey, his transition from academia to industry, and insights into how…
July 30, 2026
AWS: GHC 26 Academic Poster Session – Call for submissions ends 8/18
We’re excited to invite submissions for the GHC 26 Academic Poster Session presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) ! The Academic Poster Session provides an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers to showcase research, innovations, case studies, tools, and projects that advance the technology ecosystem and align with AnitaB.org’s mission. Submissions should connect to…
July 17, 2026
UW Libraries: Graduate Student Research Institute 9/14 to 9/18 – register by 9/11
Registration is now open for the summer Graduate Student Research Institute (GSRI) — free and open to all graduate students across the UW tri-campus. Send questions to uwlibidteam@uw.edu. Graduate Student Research Institute (GSRI) September 14-18, 2026 Register by September 11, 2026 by 5 pm: https://sites.uw.edu/libid/register/ Join the UW Libraries this summer for the eighth annual Graduate Student Research Institute (GSRI)! The Graduate…
June 1, 2026
UW UPWARDS: Semiconductor Mentorship & Networking Event – 6/4, 4:00 p.m.
ECE Students, We are excited to invite you to the Semiconductor Mentorship & Networking Event, hosted by UW UPWARDS in partnership with Micron Technology and TEL (Tokyo Electron). This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with engineers and industry leaders from two leading semiconductor companies through interactive small-group mentoring discussions and networking. Event Details Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 4:00…
ECE: Summer 2026 PMP classes open to all ECE grad students
We’ve decided to open up our summer PMP classes to all ECE graduate students! Please see below for information on the classes as well as links to course information. Please keep in mind that some are syllabi from past offerings, and as such, may shift slightly this year. Important information: PMP’s tuition is charged per credit at $1,107 per credit….
April 6, 2026
Science Explorers: Interest Meeting – 4/7, 4:00 p.m. (Free Pizza)
Hello all, Science Explorers is an outreach organization at UW that does science outreach at an underfunded elementary school in the Seattle area. We are always looking for new volunteers interested in working within their local community and building diversity in STEM. Plus, we will have free pizza! The meeting is April 7th at 4PM in…
March 2, 2026
UW and PNW AIAA: Aerospace Industry Networking Night – 3/5, 6:30 p.m.
The UW AIAA and PNW AIAA chapters are hosting Aerospace Industry Networking Night on Thursday, March 5th! Please join us for a night of career advice, industry insights, and Q&A sessions with professionals from companies such as Boeing, NASA, GE Aerospace, NASA , Blue Origin, and many more! Pizza, cookies, and drinks will be provided for professionals…
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