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March 11, 2021

CoMotion Mary Gates Undergraduate Innovation Summer Program – apply by 4/9

The CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars internship program is now accepting applications!  Students can spend the Summer quarter working as interns with UW faculty-led start-up companies, seeking to transfer research to real-world applications.  Participants will build upon their strengths and learn about intellectual property and entrepreneurship through hands-on teamwork with an emerging company. Each Innovation Scholar will receive a $6,000…


March 10, 2021

Two Open Positions for ECE Students on PACCAR Industry Capstone Project – apply by 3/31

On behalf of PACCAR,  the UW Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering seeks two (2) ECE students to work on a capstone project called, “Remote In-Vehicle User Testing” spring quarter 2021. This project is a human factors analysis using a black box, which will help PACCAR remotely assess truck drivers during the drive. See the attached…


Participate in Unite UW Spring 2021- apply by 4/2

Unite UW is adapting to continue connecting students through cultural exchange, community building, and lots of fun activities. During this 7-week program, we provide an inviting and judgement-free environment for domestic and international students to share your stories and experiences, to make sense of who you are, and to bond over your differences. Through Unite…


March 9, 2021

Call for Applications: Husky Seed Fund – Apply by March 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the UW’s three campuses can apply for the Husky Seed Fund. Successful applicants will be awarded up to $5000. Created by students for students,  the fund supports innovative ideas that will enhance the UW student experience. For projects to be considered, they need to be impactful, inclusive, and inventive. A previously funded project which has received statewide…


March 5, 2021

Beat the Blaze Hackathon – Improving response to wildfires

Concerned about wildfires? Join NSIN for our second hackathon of the year, Beat the Blaze, kicking off at the end of March. This hackathon will focus on coordinating responses to wildfires to enable the National Guard and first responders to work together more effectively. This hackathon will launch on March 29th and conclude on April 16th. Come compete for…


March 4, 2021

West Coast Terminal Event – apply by 3/24

About the Event:  Terminal is a novel games-based AI challenge, where players code strategies to automate gameplay, battling team vs team for prize money and job opportunities. Check out this brief clip to see Terminal in action! Taking place between March 29 – April 5, the competition will be virtual and teams will be able to…


February 26, 2021

COE Awards – Deadline extended to March 12

Recognizing that this is a busy time of year, we are extending our nomination window for the CoE Awards. You can now nominate through Friday, March 12th. Please click here to complete a short form to nominate your colleagues. If you have any questions, please email Rachel Spencer at rms727@uw.edu.


February 25, 2021

Graduate Funding Opportunities posted 2/25

For more fellowships with upcoming deadlines, see the Graduate Funding Information Service blog. Aga Khan Foundation: International Scholarship Program Deadline for Completed Applications: March 31, 2021 For international graduate students studying in France, Portugal, USA and Canada From Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique Marcy Migdal Fund for…


February 24, 2021

Call for Applications: Husky Seed Fund – apply by 3/30 at 5 p.m.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the UW’s three campuses are encouraged to apply for the Husky Seed Fund. Successful applicants will be awarded up to $5000. Created by students for students,  the fund supports innovative ideas that will enhance the UW student experience. For projects to be considered, they need to be impactful, inclusive, and inventive. A previously funded project which has received…


February 23, 2021

Tax Planning for International Students

ISS has a website with tax information and links to the Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) software. You may review it here: https://iss.washington.edu/student-life/money-matters/tax-information/ Please do not use off-campus software. Most of the software you can purchase online or in the store is designed for U.S. citizens and will not work for most international students. This software also…



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