September 2, 2022
IGSM: Welcome event for new international graduate student – 9/14, 12:00 p.m.
Hello new ECE graduate students! My name is Caleb and I’m a 3rd year Ph.D. in ECE Department. I’m part of a registered UW student group called International Grad Student Ministry (IGSM), and we’re a community of students that help each other with things like transitioning to America, getting mentoring on finding a job after…
Nanotechnology: The science, its impact and how to communicate about it – 9/15. 7:00 p.m.
Register now for our Thursday, September 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. event — an informal virtual conversation with nanotechnology scientist Elizabeth Nance, PhD. Also joining us are blogger Phuong Nguyen and Instagrammer Sydney Floryanzia, who are Nance lab PhD students. All speakers will tell us about nanoparticles and their potential applications, particularly in the brain. They’ll also answer questions about their career paths,…
September 1, 2022
NACK: Microelectronics Semiconductor Research Community Virtual Workshop – 9/8 to 9/9, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
September 8 & 9, 12 – 3:30 pm ET Discussing ideas surrounding semiconductor workforce development and academic infrastructure and to hear the speaker’s perspectives about trends in semiconductor R&D and advanced manufacturing. The two-day online workshop aims to examine how the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure can interact with the various components of the CHIPS Act…
NACK: Like Driving a Car – Acquiring Quality SEM/FESEM Images in Different Situations – 9/16, 10:00 a.m.
Getting good SEM/FESEM images is dependent on both the sample conditions (conductivity, bulk vs. thin film, etc) and the instrument’s imaging parameters (e.g., beam voltage, beam current, working distance, detector, etc). Over the course of training and interacting with hundreds of different FESEM users Dr. Liu has observed the most important things a new user…
August 31, 2022
Nominate an exceptional engineer for a Diamond Award – due 10/14
The Diamond Awards honor outstanding alumni and friends of the College of Engineering who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. If you know of a graduate who deserves recognition, we want to hear from you! Nomination categories have been updated to reflect the priorities of the College’s strategic plan; nominations are being accepted for…
International Student Panel: Fellowships for Graduate Study – 11/2, 5:30 p.m.
A panel of international student awardees will discuss their experiences applying for fellowships and scholarships for graduate study. The panel will be most useful to non-US citizen students seeking funding for 2023-24 or later. Register here to attend this online session > [washington.zoom.us]
How to Find Funding for Graduate Study – 10/11, 5:00 p.m.
This online information 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 here to attend > [washington.zoom.us]
Peer Review Online Workshop: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship – 10/6, 4:30 p.m.
Looking for feedback on your NSF GRFP [nsfgrfp.org] Personal Statement? Come to this online workshop with a draft of your personal statement to share and get feedback from current UW GRFP awardees.
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans Online Info Session – 9/21, 12 p.m.
Paul and Daisy Soros provide thirty graduate fellowships annually of $90,000 to immigrants and children of immigrants who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. The virtual session will be hosted for UW by P.D. Soros Fellowship [pdsoros.org]staff and fellows. Register here to attend > [us02web.zoom.us]
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) Online Info Session – 9/14, 5:30 p.m.
The NSF GRFP [nsf.gov] is awarded to approximately 2,500 students in the U.S. per year for research-based graduate study in science, social science and engineering. The fellowship includes a $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years. Open to U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only. Register here to attend > [washington.zoom.us]