Undergrad Post-Graduation Panel in UW AMath Dept: 5/08

AWM/WAMM Undergraduate Post-Graduation Panel
Wed, May 8, 2024 from 3:30-4:30PM in LEW 208

The Association for Women in Mathematics and Women in Applied Mathematics Mentorship Program are partnering with Mark Pasadilla, AMath Career Coach, and several graduate students to discuss the numerous career/graduate school options you have with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in AMATH or CFRM.

Snacks will be provided, and the panel is open to ALL UW undergraduate students!
The panel will touch on the graduate school and industry job application processes and talk about the tips/tricks to have a successful application cycle no matter what path you choose post-graduation.

Girls Who Invest Opportunities

Girls Who Invest Opportunities

GWI is dedicated to increasing diversity in the investment management industry by empowering young women through education and career support.

INFO SESSIONS for SUMMER 2025 PROGRAMS
Virtual info session registration for May 15 or June 13, 2024
– Eligible students for 2025 GWI Programs are those who are graduating between December 2026 and Spring 2027.
– Prospective Scholars who will graduate in Spring 2028 are also welcome to join.
Summer Intensive Program: 11-week experience open to college sophomores: on-campus training and a paid investment internship.
Online Intensive Program: self-directed, asynchronous program open to college sophomores and first-years.
Review the GWI FAQs

JOB OPPORTUNITY
June 2024 Teaching Assistant Jobs at The Wharton School – Girls Who Invest for the Summer Intensive Program at the University of Pennsylvania
– Graduates or final-year students from Finance, Investment Management, or Business (UG/MBA)
– Individuals with experience in teaching or tutoring, especially non-finance majors
– Previous interns in investment management or banking, ready to inspire and guide the next generation of women investors

ANNUAL REPORT
Out of the 1200+ GWI Alumni working full-time, more than 3 out of 4 are in finance. The 2023 GWI Annual Report highlights the strides that GWI Alumni are making in the investment management industry.

2024 Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair on 4/25 via Handshake

2024 UW Seattle Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair
Thurs, April 25, 2024 from 11:30am-3:00pm via Handshake

A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. Virtual career fairs are hosted on an online platform; the UW Career & Internship Center uses Handshake, which offers students an opportunity to connect with employers in two ways: 30-minute Group Sessions and 10-minute 1:1 Sessions. Virtual career fairs are a great way for students to meet with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals in a virtual setting, which can be less overwhelming and more efficient than in-person career fairs.

The fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni of all three UW campuses and community members. 22 registered employers are actively recruiting Huskies for full- and part-time career and internship roles across all industries. Preview the list of currently-registered employers here, register for the fair, and browse open positions prior to attending.

TIPS and RESOURCES
1) Update your Handshake profile with recent job, volunteer, and coursework experience and include a resume for employers to review – here is a great how-to!
2) Have the Career & Internship Center review your resume before the Fair.
3) Attend the virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair workshop on April 1 from 1:30-2:20pm (optional but helpful)

Questions? Contact cicevents(at)uw.edu

Counseling Center Events & Resources Spr24

UW Counseling Center Events & Resources: Spring 2024

Psychoeducation Workshops: Sessions facilitated by our clinicians covering various techniques on healthy communication, stress management, intuitive eating, enhance focus, and more. Or seeking to deepen your practice, these workshops offer valuable tools for self-care. Other workshops around relaxation and tarot for intuition to come later.

Group Therapy: Sometimes one of the most effective ways to engage in therapy is in community, especially when loneliness is so prevalent. Group therapy can be an opportunity for students to work on a similar goal or take on a challenge, alongside a facilitating mental health therapist.

Let’s Talk: Students may not be sure whether they want to seek out counseling or may not need counseling. There are times that students just want to connect and talk with someone. The UW Counseling Center is here to provide drop-in support for students from a therapist to talk about resources, or provide some insights.

Individual Counseling: Our counseling center remains available to provide confidential support for students. Whether individuals are facing academic stress, personal challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, UW licensed counselors are here to help. Students can also schedule online on the UWCC Student Portal.

Husky HelpLine – Urgent Support: There are times that things get hard, frustrating, or overwhelming and you need to talk to someone. Know that same-day support (operates 24/7) is available for our students at 206.616.7777.  Another option is to call 988 for 24/7 access when in distress and for American Sign Language (ASL) support.

2024 Spring Job & Internship Fair on 4/10 in HUB

2024 UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair (In-person)
Wed, April 10, 2024 from 11:00am-2:30pm in HUB Ballrooms

A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit. In-person career fairs are a great way for students to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals.

The 2024 In-Person Spring Job & Internship fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni of all three UW campuses and community members. 70 registered employers are actively recruiting Huskies for full- and part-time career and internship roles across all industries. Preview the list of list of registered employers here, register for the fair, and browse open positions prior to attending.

Registration is currently open to UW Seattle students. Registration will open to UW Bothell and UW Tacoma on April 5, at 8am.

TIPS and RESOURCES
1) Optimize your Handshake profile by adding Skills and Experience – here is a great how-to!
2) Have the Career & Internship Center review your resume before the Fair.
3) Attend the virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair workshop on April 1 from 1:30-2:20pm (optional but helpful)

Questions? Contact cicevents(at)uw.edu

Use Free Yoodli for Help with Interview Prep

New Tool from UW Seattle Career & Internship Center:
Yoodli AI Interview Coach

Yoodli helps you simulate mock interviews and get feedback in private (like Grammarly for speech). FREE for undergrads, faculty, and grad students on the UW-Seattle campus!
 * Go to www.yoodli.ai, click Sign In, and sign up with your UW email to access Yoodli. 

– Real time and judgment free coaching on your body language, conciseness, filler words (um, you know…), and more
– Customize your interviewer persona and role you’re applying for
– Yoodli will ask you contextual questions based on your answer
– Share your practice session with a peer or mentor for feedback
– Developed at the Allen AI Institute by UW alumni

Connect with UW Alumni via Huskies@Work: Apply by 4/21

Register by Sunday, April 21 for Spring 2024 Huskies@Work:
Conversations begin in May!

Got career questions? Alumni have career answers! Whether you’re looking for inside info on a field you’re curious about or want the real story on what it’s like to live somewhere new, the UW Alumni Association can help you get connected to alumni who can help.

Students and alumni connecting over careers. Huskies@Work is a UWAA program that matches current UW students with alumni to discuss career journeys and job experiences in one-time, low-commitment online talks. Students receive insights and advice; alumni enjoy a chance to inspire the next generation of Huskies. Conversations happen twice each year, in May and November. Once alumni and students are matched, they arrange a time and format (in-person, video chat, phone) that works best for them.
– Frequently Asked Questions about Huskies@Work
– There is no limit to the number of times you can participate
– This program is free and open to all UW students & alumni

Questions? Contact asengage(at)uw.edu

Husky Helpline Available 24/7

Husky HelpLine

Huskies, we all have moments when things get hard, frustrating, or overwhelming and we need to talk to someone. Perhaps you just broke up with someone, got a bad grade on an exam, going through some relationship or family trouble and needing someone to talk to. You are never alone and always have someone to help.  Call 206-616-7777.

Husky Helpline (206-616-7777) gives students same-day access to consultation with a therapist via phone or online chat.  Staff and academic personnel can also call Husky Helpline for consultation about a student.  The service operates 24/7, so people can call anytime. Depending on how many other calls they have, there will be a wait, but they will call back.

Online chat: Chat with a counselor on the Telus website or on the Telus app (Apple App Store | Google Play)

Career Tools Accessible to UW Students

Career-Focused Tools Accessible to UW Students

Check out the UW Career & Internship Center’s Free Subscriptions for Huskies page for these resources:
FIND PURPOSE
PathwayU – Take assessments to gain insights into your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences.  Explore UW majors, career paths, and internships that align with your unique characteristics.
WOIS CIS360 – Take career assessments, research careers, and use the Reality Check section to assess careers by projected expenses, desired income, desired living place.

EXPLORE CAREERS, SALARIES, TRENDS
Lightcast – Search frequently updated employment and market data to discover salary info and meaningful trends for all types of jobs.
Vault – Guides about industries, careers, employers, and more.
Candid Career – Short clips of professionals discussing their jobs and providing advice for entering their fields.

BUILD SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
LinkedIn Learning – On-demand video learning platform to help you develop and enhance academic, personal, and professional skills.
Forage – Open-access online library of employer-designed job simulations to help you build skills, get experience, and find your career fit.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Husky Landing – Professional networking tool for the UW community.  Expand your Husky network, seek professional advice, find a mentor, participate in discussions.

TELL YOUR STORY
StandOut – Mock video interviewing platform helps students practice interview skills.

FIND SUCECESS
Handshake – UW’s online job and internship database.  Schedule career coaching appointments; RSVP for events and career fairs; and search for on-campus jobs, internships, and career positions.
Interstride – Supports international students seeking career opportunities in the U.S. and domestic students seeking career opportunities in other countries.
Career Launch Readiness Assessment – Uncover your level of career readiness in: 1) relationship-building skills, 2) professional communication, 3) career planning & exploration, 4) career and self-development, and 5) internship/job search & interview preparedness.

* Students can subscribe to the Career & Internship Center’s 8 curated career interest pages and 8 curated identity/affiliation pages!

AMath Dept Research Panel Event: Register now for Feb 6!

Applied Math Department Research Panel Event
for Undergraduate Majors (all UW students are welcome)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 4:30-5:30pm

Join us live on Zoom to hear what research projects are being conducted in the Applied Math Department, in various research groups of Applied Mathematics (AMATH) and Computational Finance and Risk Management (CFRM).  Four different speakers will be featured. Please bring your curiosity and questions!

– REGISTER now for the event!  (Zoom link will be shared at top of your registration confirmation email.)

Heather Wilber
Fields of Interest: Approximation Theory, Direct Solvers and Higher Order Methods for PDEs, Nonlinear Approximation Methods, Numerical Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Scientific Computing

 

 

Bamdad Hosseini
-Fields of Interest: Applied Mathematics, Computational Methods, Data Science, Inverse Problems, Machine Learning, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics

 

 

Megan Ebers
Fields of Interest: Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, Reduced-Order Models

 

 

Aleksandr Aravkin
Fields of Interest:
– Convex and Variational Analysis, Algorithm Design and Implementation
– Robust Statistics, Machine learning, Data Science, Inverse Problems, Uncertainty Quantification
– Health Metrics, Tracking and Navigation, Seismic Imaging, Computational Finance, Neuroscience, Computational Medicine

QUESTIONS? Contact amathadv (at) uw.edu

Stanford University Grad School Scholarships: Info Session on 2/05

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program for Stanford University Grad School
Info Session on Feb 5, 2024 from 5-6pm in MGH 171

Are you interested in future graduate-level studies at Stanford University? Hear from an Admission Director about Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program.
– Each Knight-Hennessy scholar receives up to 3 years of financial support to pursue graduate studies in any of Stanford’s seven schools. Scholars form a supportive community with one another while engaging in experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Info Session at UW
Mon, February 5, 2024 from 5:00-6:00pm in MGH 171
>> Register to attend

ELIGIBILITY: (citizens and residents of all countries are encouraged to apply)
1) Admission to Stanford University for graduate school
2) Must have earned, in January 2017 or later, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.
CRITERIA:
1) Independence of thought
2) Purposeful leadership
3) Civic mindset

Lab Summer School Program: Apply by 1/31

Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab Summer School Exchange Program 2024
APPLY BY January 31, 2024

Brookhaven Lab and Fermi Lab are hosting the Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab Summer School Exchange Program (FBSEP) for undergraduate freshmen majoring in STEM fields. 
– Program Dates: July 1-August 9, 2024
– Students spend 3-weeks at each Laboratory as a cohort with full group meetings at the midpoint and end of the program
– Program will provide an introduction to particle physics, environmental and climate science,  artificial intelligence, and quantum science.
– No prerequisites required for participating! Students will have an overview of the cutting-edge research being done at each national lab and the wealth of career opportunities available.
– Eligible students must be enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. (both 2-year and 4-year institutions) and US citizens.  Applicants with a 2.0-3.0 GPA in STEM courses are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Questions? Contact Aleida Perez (Brookhaven)  at pereza(at)bnl.gov or Amanda Early (Fermi) at aearly(at)fnal.gov

Use LinkedIn Learning to Earn Prof Certifications

LinkedIn Learning Helps You Earn Professional Certifications

LinkedIn Learning helps individuals who want to prepare for, practice for, or earn professional certifications.
– Earn a professional certificate from top brands on LinkedIn Learning or prepare for off-platform certifications and CEUs with prep courses and assessment options available for over 175 different credentials.

All UW students, staff, and faculty on all 3 academic campuses have FREE access to LinkedIn Learning.

Smithsonian Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Online Academic Appointments: Internships & Fellowships

The Smithsonian has thousands of internship and fellowship opportunities year-round for ALL MAJORS.
– Applicants do not have to be an enrolled student.
– Most opportunities are available to international students as well.

Check out the internship and fellowship opportunities now!
Some are virtual, some are in-person, and some are hybrid.
• Apply through SOLAA Portal
• Administered by an official Smithsonian unit
• Paid (stipend or in-kind)
• Year-round opportunities (Museum-specific)
• Annual opportunities (Centralized programs)
• Designed as learning experiences

Scholarship Opportunities for Winter 2024

Office of Merit Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards (OMFSA):
New Opportunities for Winter 2024

– Full calendar of OMFSA events
– Getting started on your scholarship search
– Scholarship Database
OMFSA Scholarship Search Party – February highlights: Local Scholarships
Information session, converse, brainstorming, for local scholarships.
Mon, February 12| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | In-person | Register here >  

UW Study Abroad Fair 2023
Gather information, attend workshops, engage with partners and providers, and connect with UW faculty and staff leading study abroad programs. This event is free and open to all UW students, staff, and faculty.
Thurs, January 18, 2024 from 10 am-2 pm at HUB North Ballroom

 Obama Foundation Leaders Program
The Obama Foundation is looking for changemakers between the ages of 24 and 45 from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. regions.
The program works to help deepen leadership skills and meet like-minded individuals to collaborate with and learn from.
Application opens: Tue, January 16, 2024. 

Domestic Study Away Opportunity, Summer 2024: Honors American South: Foundations of Black Culture, Social Movements, and Collective Liberation
Students will travel through ten states–from Houston, TX to Washington, DC! In addition to visiting historical sites and memorials to significant moments in American history, students will meet with foot soldiers from the civil rights movement and community leaders who continue to push forward conversations about racial justice and reconciliation.
The program is designed to meet several general education requirements for any UW undergraduate. It will meet elective requirements for the American Ethnic Studies major, Leadership minor, and Interdisciplinary Honors requirements.
Info Sessions: Students can learn more via our website or this intro video
– Wed, Jan 17, 3:00 pm. Mary Gates Hall, Room 258
– Wed, Jan 24, 3:00 pm. Mary Gates Hall, Room 258
Deadline: Wed, January 31, 2024

The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship:
The FLAS fellowship supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional students acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies. Students from all UW departments and schools are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: The FLAS Fellowship is available to current and incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or nationals.
Deadline: Sun, January 31, 2024. Contact FLAS(at)uw.edu.

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Programs
This opportunity is for current sophomores in NOAA-related disciplines (including social sciences and science education)
NOAA provides research experiences through a 10-week summer internship.
Financial support for conference attendance, & professional development.
Deadline: Wed, January 31, 2024

FAO Schwarz Fellowship
Students may apply to any number of this year’s partner organizations that interest them, which include partners in the humanities, education, and environment.
The program provides a two-year professional development opportunity.
Info Session: Wed, January 17 at 12:30 PM ET. Register here!
Deadline: Mon, February 5, 2024. 

Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions and Application Workshops
The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates eligible for Pell Grants. Register for one of these UW-specific sessions to learn about the program, the application process, and how to write a compelling statement.
Tue, February 6  | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom| Register here >  
Wed, February 7  | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | MGH 171| Register here >  
Thurs, February 29  | 2-4 p.m. | MGH 171| Register here >  
Application Deadline: Thurs, March 7, 2024. Apply here.

New SIAM Bookstore & Discount Code

Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Bookstore

SIAM has a brand-new online bookstore! They’re offering all customers 40% off any order of two or more books until January 23, 2024! Use the code BOOKS40 at checkout (members use code BOOKS40MBR).

SIAM’s book collection spans more than 550 books on applied mathematics, computational science, and data science. To get the most out of all the benefits and resources SIAM has to offer, join SIAM as a member!
Individual E-books: For the first time you can now purchase and access online versions of SIAM’s individual e-book titles right in the bookstore, making them constantly and easily accessible. (Note: PDF download is not available.)
Textbook Browse: You can now easily browse all SIAM Textbooks here.  

WE Lead Workshops in Jan 2024

Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Opportunities at UW in January 2024

Attendees do not have to identify as women to attend, but events will center the experiences of women in professional settings.
Upcoming WE Lead Events: Students should register to reserve a spot.

1/17/24: WE Lead Workshop: 7 Forms of Respect (HUB 332 1:30-3:30pm)
Those seeking to level up their communications skills in the new year should join WE Lead for an interactive, fast-paced, in-person workshop to help better understand, connect with, and improve communications with others in professional settings and beyond.
– Workshop hosted by Dr. Julie Pham and based on Dr. Pham’s Amazon best seller, 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work. Students must commit to attending the full workshop.

1/24/24: Entrepreneurial Women Athletes (Conibear Shellhouse, Rose Auditorium, 5-7pm)
Panel event featuring 4 panelists who were collegiate athletes and have since gone on to entre/intrapreneurial careers. Guest speakers will share the highs and lows of their careers, share advice, and more. Dinner will be served.
– Panelists: Laura Clise | Founder & CEO, Intentionalist (Carleton College Women’s Soccer & Tennis); Bailey Gordon | Photographer; Strength & Softball Coach (UW Softball); Sara Mosiman | Partner, Global Sports & Events (UW Women’s Basketball); Ingrid Russell-Narcisse | Senior Director, Partnership Strategy & Activation, Seattle Mariners (UW Women’s Basketball). Moderator: Falesha Johnson | Senior Director of Development, University of Washington; Founder, Felite Performance (UW Women’s Track & Field)

Aerospace Career Enhancement Virtual Mentorship Program

Aerospace Career Enhancement Virtual Mentorship Program
First Tuesdays Feb-June 2024

SPEEA ACE is offering a 5-month mentorship program for those interested in having an aerospace professional as a mentor.  Students do not have to be pursuing an aerospace degree but should have an interest in (or learning more about) the aerospace industry.

Each month, the mentoring cohort will participate in a virtual facilitated workshop that will cover topics such as resume writing, networking, and professional development. Students also have the opportunity to connect 1:1 with their assigned mentor.
– Sign up through the website!

Research Resource for Students from UW Libraries

UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial Updated

The UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial was updated for the 2023-24 academic year! The updated tutorial content concentrates on honoring student strengths and expertise and actively applies an anti-racist lens to citation, information evaluation, and publishing and scholarship practices.
– Tutorial modules updated include: Strategic reading; Evaluating information; Database & search skills; Citation practices; Publishing & sharing research and Finding your balance, including a new section on “imposter phenomenon.”

The Tutorial is open to all students via Canvas and all instructors, advisors and staff educators can import one module or the whole tutorial in a Canvas course via Canvas Commons.
The Tutorial is maintained quarterly and consistently receives ~35,000 views per academic year.

UW Libraries Undergraduate Student Success Team: uwlib-ussteam(at)uw.edu

Career Tools Available to UW Students

Career-Focused Tools Applicable to All UW Students

The American Opportunity Index: assesses how well America’s largest companies maximize their internal talent to drive business performance and individual employee growth. The Index is a measure of employer quality to evaluate what really happens to workers at America’s largest employers over time. This year’s Index measures the career trajectories of nearly 5 million employees at 396 of America’s largest companies using independent data. All measured firms are rated across multiple metrics and ranked by sector. The highest-scoring 100 firms overall are recognized at Top Employers of Choice. See their methodology.

Career Launch Readiness Assessment: helpful when starting to think about life after college.  Open and applicable to both undergrads and grad students on all 3 UW campuses. Help uncover your level of career readiness in these areas: 1) relationship-building skills, 2) professional communication, 3) career planning & exploration, 4) career and self-development, and 5) internship/job search & interview preparedness.
– Answer 40 questions (takes less than 7 minutes)
– You’ll get instant results with a customized PDF featuring related UW resources
– You’ll also get reminder emails with nudges to use the resources suggested in your PDF results
– You can take assessment up to 3 times to see how your confidence improves
Why you should take it:
– Learn about “hidden” career best practices
– Identify strengths and growth areas
– Make informed decisions about career planning
– Stand out and impress employers with your career readiness

Undergrad Scholarship Search Party: 12/11

Undergraduate Scholarship Search Party
Mon, December 11, 2023 from 3:30-5:00pm in MGH 171

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards (OMFSA) is offering drop-in times where students can search for scholarships in community.
– Undergraduate Scholarship Search Party: Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join OMSFA advisers as they share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another. Stay for as long or short as you want.

Monday, 12/11/2023, 3:30-5:00 pm, Mary Gates Hall 171, Register to attend
December highlight – Make Plans for Summer Experiences
– Each month we will highlight some scholarships or have a theme, but advisors will be available to help with general scholarship searches too!
– Snacks provided, bring your laptop, water bottle and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party!

OPT Info for Graduating Students with F1 Visas

OPT Info for Graduating Students with F1 Visas

If you are an F1 student graduating this year and plan to work in the U.S. (if eligible) after graduation, please review the Optional Practical Training (OPT) rules and deadlines from ISS. The most common type of OPT is Post-Completion OPT, which is full-time and begins after you complete your degree.

– You may apply for OPT before finding a job.
– You must submit your OPT paperwork to ISS for review/endorsement before applying for OPT online through USCIS.
– You may apply for CPT and OPT at the same time.

Aut23 graduates: OPT paperwork can be submitted to ISS for review until Jan 24.
Win24 graduates: OPT paperwork can be submitted to ISS for review beginning Dec 7, and until April 24.
Spr24 graduates: OPT paperwork can be submitted to ISS for review beginning Feb 29, and until July 17.
See more important dates using the OPT Calculator.

– ISS Final Year Checklist: including Inviting Family Members to the U.S. (Visitor’s B2 Visas) and the 60-Day Grace Period for F1 Students & the 30-Day Grace Period for J1 Students After Graduation

– Submit a Final Quarter Reduced Course Load Request to ISS if you will be enrolled in less than 12 credits in your final quarter. (Be sure to submit this to ISS before submitting your OPT application!)

– Questions about your I-20? Contact ISS and check out the MyISSS platform.

INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS FROM ISS:
Taking Time Off or Leave of Absence: Want to take time off from your studies? This talks you through your options.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT): If you’re interested in CPT, this has the exact information that ISS advisors would share with you if you were to visit Schmitz Hall.

Post-Completion OPT: Students preparing for graduation who want to work in the U.S. should review these OPT videos before meeting with an ISS advisor. This should give you the tools to proceed with an application request to ISS.

STEM OPT: Students studying in STEM majors who want to work in the U.S. for those “three years” of eligibility must watch this video (and the OPT videos) to understand the STEM OPT extension and requirements.

UW Community for Neuro Ethics, Computation & Technology: Fall Open House on 11/08

CoNECT’s Fall Open House
Wed, Nov 8, 2023 from 1-5pm in HUB 250 – RSVP

CoNECT stands for Community for Neuro Ethics, Computation, and Technology, and they strive to bridge the gap between students and multidisciplinary fields related to neuroscience like Neuroengineering, Neural Computation, Neurotechnology, and more. Join for an exciting open house connecting students and faculty while providing a deeper understanding of our field and community. Interact with professors, clubs, and other students, and get exposed to new opportunities. Don’t miss this unique chance to forge meaningful connections and get *free lunch!

The Open House will be on November 8 from 1-5pm @ HUB250: RSVP today!
~ Connect  with CoNECT on Discord

Schedule
1:00 – 1:20: Introduction, w/ Coffee
1:30 – 2:30: Faculty presentations
2:30 – 3:15: Lunch (Tentatively Chipotle)*
3:00 – 4:00: Mingling with clubs and other attendees
4:00 – 4:45: QNA with panel of grads and undergrads across fields
4:45 – 5:00 Closing
*Lunch available to those who RSVP

Questions? Contact Jaz at jazlin(at)uw.edu or Nadia at nadiamat(at)uw.edu with any questions.

Columbia University MA in Statistics Virtual Info Sessions

Columbia University Master of Arts in Statistics
Virtual Info Sessions: Register today!

The Columbia University Statistics Department offers a flexible on-campus M.A. program designed for students preparing for professional positions or for doctoral programs in statistics and other quantitative fields.

– Register for an info session to learn more about admissions requirements, curriculum, and scholarship opportunities.
– Scholarship opportunities, fellowships, external awards, and other funding resources
– Student resources and academic support (e.g. Math Refresher workshop and R Bootcamps in Summer, Peer Study Support during the academic year)
– Career development workshops

** Upcoming virtual MA in Statistics Information Sessions led by the Program Director and student support team:
Oct 27, 2023 at 6am
Nov 28, 2023 at 12 noon
Dec 15, 2023 at 6am
Jan 19, 2024 at 12 noon
Feb 16, 2024 at 6am
March 15, 2024 at 12 noon

Questions? Contact Chrissie Kong at sk4987(at)columbia.edu

Actuarial Club at UW Meets Mondays in Aut23

Actuarial Club at UW Invites You to Join Weekly Meetings

The club will teach you how you can become an actuary (a person who works in risk management).  Actuarial Club at UW meets every Monday from 5:30-6:30 pm in Savery (SAV) 137.

UPCOMING COMPANY VISITS (at 5:30pm in SAV137)
October 23 – Guy Carpenter and Mercer
October 30 – Cambia Health Solutions
November 13 – Homesite Insurance

Questions? Reach out to actuary(at)uw.edu.
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UW Putnam Competition Prep Sessions & Problem Solving: Mondays w/Math Faculty

UW Putnam Competition Prep & Problem Solving Sessions

Mathematics Faculty meet with students weekly on Mondays
from 6:00-8:00 pm in CMU B006, from Oct 9 – Nov 27 

Learn problem solving skills in:
Combinatorics / Number Theory / Geometry and Trigonometry / Sequences and Series / Functional Relations / Algebra

– Schedule for the 2023-24 academic year: https://tinyurl.com/uwputnam
– Putnam Competition: Saturday, December 2, 2023
– Students should register for the competition individually using the link on the Putnam Prep page.

AMATH & CFRM Graduate Programs Q&A: Register now for November 9!

AMATH & CFRM Grad Programs Q&A Virtual Event
for Undergraduate Majors (all UW students are welcome)
Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 1:30-2:30pm PT

Join us live on Zoom for a Q&A with our Applied Mathematics (AMATH) and Computational Finance and Risk Management (CFRM) graduate program advisors (and current grad students!) to learn about our different grad programs, the admissions process, degree requirements, and various perspectives on grad school life.  Bring your curiosity and questions!

– REGISTER now for the event!  (Zoom link will be shared at top of your registration confirmation email.)

HELPFUL RESOURCES
– UW AMath/CFRM Master’s Programs
– Graduate Admissions
– FAQs
– Undergrad Majors Blog Post: “Considering Grad School? Where to Start?”

Application Deadlines for Autumn 2024 Start
– MS in Applied Mathematics (Campus): early Jan 2024
– MS in Applied & Computational Mathematics (Online): early July 2024
– MS in Applied & Computational Mathematics (Campus): early Jan 2024
– MS in Computational Finance (Campus): early Feb 2024
– MS in Computational Finance (Online): early May 2024
– PhD in Applied Mathematics (Campus): early Dec 2023 (priority) or early Jan 2024 (all applicants)

QUESTIONS? Contact amathadv (at) uw.edu

Learn How to Apply for Scholarships/Fellowships with OMSFA

UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (OMFSA) Workshops & Info Sessions on Scholarships/Fellowships:

How to Find Funding for Graduate Study: Wed, 10/04/2023, 5–6 pm (online) Register to attend
How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research? Where should I look for funding? When should I apply? 

Undergraduate Scholarship Search Party (October highlight – opportunities in Germany): Mon, 10/09/2023, 3:30–5 pm (MGH 171) Register to attend 
– Searching for scholarships and awards is not the most exciting task in the world. Join us—we will share search strategies and work in community during this low-stress opportunity to get motivated and to encourage one another.
– These drop-in sessions are offered on the 2^nd Monday in Fall Quarter, open to all undergraduate students. Each month we will highlight some scholarships or have a theme, but advisors will be available to help with general scholarship searches too! Stay for as long or short as you want.  Snacks provided, bring your laptop and detective skills to this Scholarship Search Party! 

Opening the Door to Letters of Recommendation: Wed, 10/11/2023, 5–6 pm (online) Register to attend  
– Who do I ask for letters of recommendation? How do I ask them?  A panel of students and mentors who have successfully worked together on various applications and recommendations will share their experiences and perspectives. Learn how to build your team of supporters and how you can help your recommenders in writing strong letters for you. 

Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion: Tue, 10/17/2023, 5–6 pm (online) Register to attend
– 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. 

Scholarships and Fellowships for Graduate Study: A Panel Discussion for International Students: Wed, 10/25/2023, 5–6 pm (online) Register to attend 
– A panel of international student awardees will discuss their experiences and offer tips on applying for fellowships to support graduate school as international students. The panel will be most useful to non-U.S. citizen students seeking funding for 2024-25 or later.  
– This session is offered in collaboration with the UW Graduate School’s Office of Fellowships & Awards, UW CIRCLE, and the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards. 

How to Apply for Scholarships & Fellowships: A Student Panel Discussion: Wed, 11/01/2023, 5–6:30 pm (online) Register to attend 
– Hear from undergraduate and graduate students who successfully applied for funding! We will cover these questions and more: 
– How do you decide which scholarships and fellowships to apply for? 
– How do you find the time to apply for funding while also juggling life responsibilities? 
– How do you make your application competitive? 

Meet the Scholarship Selection Committee: Wed, 11/08/2023, 5–6 pm (online) Register to attend
– This panel will feature faculty and staff who frequently serve on selection committees for various national and UW scholarships or fellowships. Join us to learn how selection committee members approach the process, what they’re hoping to learn from application materials, and more. 

Girls Who Invest SUM 2024 – Apply by 9/15 for early admission

Girls Who Invest Summer 2024 Application Open!

Girls Who Invest (GWI) is a nonprofit aiming to close the gender gap in the investment management industry by providing investment education and internship experiences to women of all backgrounds interested in the world of finance.
—> Now accepting applications for the 2024 11-week Summer Intensive Program and Online Intensive Program! APPLY ONLINE!

Looking for:  Talented, motivated incoming first-year and rising sophomore women who show potential to become great investors. (Anticipated graduation between Fall 2025-Spring 2026.)
– Any major can apply. No previous finance experience necessary.

~ DEADLINES ~
Early Action: Friday, September 15, 2023
Regular Decision:  Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BENEFITS:
– Free education on fundamental finance and investing concepts
– Opportunities for paid internships with leading investment firms
– Mentorship from industry professionals with years of experience
– A supportive community by your side as you start your career and beyond

• Summer Intensive Program:  Four weeks of free academic instruction from leading professors followed by a seven-week paid internship with one of 120+ partner investment firms. (Open to rising college sophomores)
• Online Intensive Program: A free, self-guided educational experience that offers the opportunity to learn from key organizations in finance education, including Wall Street Prep and Wharton Online. (Open to college first-years and sophomores)
• For more info and to apply: www.girlswhoinvest.org/our-programs

How to Find Undergrad Research Experiences and Learn from Them

~ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ~

Takeaways from Learning from Undergrad Research Experiences

– Explore opportunities in a similar field as your major, or other fields! Conducting research outside your major can allow you to think creatively and in new ways, both critical skills for scientific researchers.
– Ways to get involved in research:
1) Love your class? Talk to the professor about how to get involved in their research. 
2) Explore the AMath Department faculty website to identify research happening in our department. When you contact faculty member, be sure to let them know what aspects of their research you find interesting, plus provide information about which class you took from them (if any) and other relevant coursework, as well as your skill set and any projects you’ve completed in the past.
3) Search current research projects listed in the UW Office of Undergraduate Research database. Be sure to attend an info session and/or schedule an appointment with an advisor.
4) Explore other UW departmental faculty lists and past Research Symposia presenters to identify potential mentors and topics you are interested in.
5) Students from any major can apply for a research project with a faculty mentor in the Washington eXperimental Mathematics Lab (WXML). Or apply for a project in the Washington Directed Reading Program (WDRP). Projects run every Autumn/ Winter/Spring quarters, and deadlines are usually before each quarter starts.
6) Apply for our Women in Applied Mathematics Mentorship Program (WAMM), where undergrads are matched with AMath graduate students on a research project held in Spring quarter.
7) Explore Summer Research Programs at UW and beyond UW.
8) Government agencies, like United States Geological Survey (USGS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offer research opportunities.
9) Review the NSF–REU website, as well as Pathways to Science.
10) Check out the Math Alliance Mentored Reading Projects.
11) Check out the Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics (SIAM) list or the American Mathematical Society list of Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs).
12) Reach out to experienced undergrad students to see what they’ve done and where they’ve worked or who they’ve worked with.
13) Email a professor from another university if you’re interested in their research. Projects and mentoring can be done remotely or through a temporary move.

– Consider timing of your project: Working on a project during the academic year may be difficult, due to coursework and other commitments. Summer research may be less stressful. But academic-year research does give you the opportunity to learn how to balance responsibilities!
– Sponsored Summer research programs can provide benefits like a community of scholars, workshops, stipends, and free housing.
– Consider your expectations for the project and your advisor/mentor: Computational projects may require more independence, whereas fieldwork or lab work may require more teamwork or supervision.
– Form a community with your research project peers: Discussing problems you face  can be a good way to brainstorm solutions and receive support. It can also help you gain a broader perspective about what it’s like to work in that field.
– Be a strong advocate for yourself: Negotiate authorship on scientific publications, or be sure you’re recognized in paper acknowledgments or accredited in presentations. Your contributions are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
– Figure out how to talk about your research: Having an elevator pitch is a simple way to quickly communicate to people what work you’ve done. 
– Was it not what you expected? Undergrad research experiences may be helpful in determining what fields of science you don’t want to pursue further.
– Transferable skills you gain through your research can help you market yourself for a new position. These can be tangible skills, but could also be “developing a strong work ethic” and “ability to adapt to new environments”. 

~ THERE IS NO WRONG PATHWAY FOR AN ACADEMIC CAREER ~

Considering Grad School? Where to Start?

Are you an AMATH or CFRM major graduating in the 2023-24 academic year and considering graduate school?  How do you decide where to apply, which your top choices should be, and how to approach the grad school application process?

How do grad schools stack up in national rankings?

• This UW article discusses UW graduate school rankings, based on the 2024 US News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools.  (UW Applied Math is listed as #21 in the U.S.) You can search by university, by general program, or by more specific terms.
• For students interested in Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, and Quantitative Finance, check out the QuantNet ranking of Financial Engineering Programs. (UW CFRM is listed as #15 in the U.S.)

Where do our AMATH/CFRM majors go after graduation?

The AMATH/CFRM undergraduate majors began in Spring 2020.  In addition to careers in government, business, and industry, our alumni have gone to excellent graduate programs:
– Berkeley University MS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
– Carnegie Mellon University Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)
– Carnegie Mellon University Master of Human-Computer Interaction
– Columbia University MS in Computer Engineering
– Columbia University MS in Data Science
– Columbia University Mathematics of Finance MA
– Columbia University MS in Operations Research
– Cornell University MS in Information Science
– Duke University Master of Engineering in Financial Technology
– Imperial College of London MS in Financial Technology
– Massachusetts Institute of Technology MS in Finance
– New York University MS in Financial Engineering
– New York University PhD in Mathematics, specializing in Applied Math
– Technical University of Munich Computational Science & Engineering MS
– University of California Davis Atmospheric Science MS
– University of California Los Angeles Master of Financial Engineering
– University of Chicago Masters in Computational & Applied Mathematics (MCAM)
– University of Hong Kong Business School MS in Finance
– University of Michigan Quantitative Finance & Risk Management
– University of Minnesota PhD in Mathematics
– University of Southern California MS in Applied Data Science
– University of Southern California MS in Business Analytics
– University of Washington MS in Applied & Computational Mathematics
– University of Washington MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management
– University of Washington PhD in Computer Science & Engineering
– University of Washington MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering 
– University of Washington MS in Information Management (iSchool)
– University of Washington MS in Information Systems (Foster School)

Graduate admission procedures vary by institution.  Be sure to research deadlines and procedures for each program you’re interested in.

How do you prepare for the application process?

You have many options for grad schools all over the world, in a variety of fields, but you may want to start with info from the UW Graduate School and our AMath Dept:

• UW Graduate School Application Process
• UW AMath Master’s Program degree options and FAQs
  – UW AMath MS program graduates have gone on to doctorate programs and careers listed here.
• The UW Career & Internship Center has recorded webinars and workshops on grad school preparation and applications.
  – Grad School Prep: webinars, workshops, career outcomes
  – Career & Internship Center Events Calendar
• The Math Alliance provides Preparing for Graduate School FAQs & this blog post will help explain the Math Alliance Scholars Program.
• Search THIS BLOG for other posts about grad school!  Use the “Graduate School” filter.

How can you strengthen your grad school application?
–> Undergrad research, internships, volunteering, and extracurricular activities like RSOs.

• Our AMath/CFRM Undergrad Resources page has links for finding relevant research opportunities (e.g. WXML, WAMM, WDRP, Summer Research at UW, REUs).  You can also check in with an instructor to see if they need an undergraduate assistant in their research.
• The Career & Internship Center helps you Find Your Community with  job/internship postings, featured LinkedIn classes, and other identity-specific resources (check out the Tech/Data/Gaming group, but there are so many more!)
• Find an internship by creating a Handshake profile (How to Use Handshake recording), and learn how to update your resume and prep for interviews from the Career & Internship Center Tell Your Story page.
• Tutor on campus at the Math Study Center, CLUE, or Dept. of Statistics, among others.
• Serve as a TA for UW CSE Dept. or Grader for Statistics Dept.
• Get more involved on campus and find your crew through a Registered Student Organization (RSO).
• The College of Arts & Sciences C21 Internship Bootcamp offers immersive learning experiences, partnerships on campus and in the community, and a network of mentors.
• The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center offers programs centered around community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives.

Where do I go after grad school?

• The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Career Profiles of applied mathematicians will give you an idea of whether grad school is needed for a particular career, and where you might find a good fit.  SIAM’s list of hiring organizations and job board on Twitter provides leads on where to set your goals after a graduate degree.
• The BIG Math Network promotes careers in Business, Industry, and Government to students of the mathematical sciences and offers Career Resources for Students.
• After our graduate students earn their degrees, they go on to dynamic careers in a variety of fields. 
• Join our AMath Department LinkedIn or the UW LinkedIn to connect with other graduates!

Congrats to our UW 2023 AMath & CFRM Graduates!

Congratulations to our graduates from the UW Department of Applied Mathematics!  We wish them well in their future endeavors.

See who graduated this year, check out photos from our June 10 AMath Department Graduation Celebration event, and find out who won awards!

AY 2022-2023: A total of 47 Applied Math graduates and 22 CFRM graduates
* Summer 2023: 1 AMATH graduate
* Spring 2023: 32 AMATH graduates and 13 CFRM graduates
* Winter 2023: 7 AMATH graduates and 7 CFRM graduates
* Autumn 2022: 7 AMATH graduates and 2 CFRM graduates

AMATH and AMATH-DS graduates:

CFRM and CFRM-DS GRAduATES:

GOOD TO KNOW:
1) Please consider donating your gently used cap and/or gown to the AMath Department for loan to future graduates
– Academic attire for UW Commencement and typically worn to our Department event is pricey! We would like to loan it to future graduates for their special day. Contact Becky at amathadv(at)uw.edu, or just drop yours off in the Lewis Hall front office.

2) UW graduates can join Husky Landing, a powerful professional networking tool for the UW community  (Students can join too!)
– Expand your network, participate in discussions, find a mentor, seek professional advice, and explore professional development resources.

3) Join the UW Alumni Association for FREE with a 1-year digital membership
– UW Libraries borrowing privileges and EBSCO online journals
– Discounts to UW facilities and services, plus benefits with PNW businesses
– Invitations to members-only and select UW public events
– UWAA member communications
– Check out upcoming events from the UW Alumni Association

4) Check out the UW Career & Internship Center
– Workshops, resources, and 1-on-1 appointments with career advisers. They are happy to work with recent graduates!

5) Your UW email address
– You’ll still be able to forward emails from your to your personal email, but be sure to follow instructions provided by UW Technology a few weeks before your student services expire (about two quarters after you graduate).

6) Your diploma
– The Registrar’s Office will send you an email one month after graduation with the link to a form where you can enter your diploma name and mailing address. Your diploma name does not need to match your UW record name.
– A certified Electronic Diploma will be available to download for free once your paper diploma has been issued.

7) UW surveys after graduation
– A survey from the College of Arts and Sciences will be sent about 6 months after you graduate. As an AMATH/CFRM major, you know how important data is — help us out!
– The Career & Internship Center Next Destination survey: questions only take a few minutes, you can skip questions you’re unsure about, and data will be visualized in aggregate only. Complete the survey before July 1 and be entered to win one of ten $50 Amazon gift cards.

UW 2023 Summer Job & Internship Fair on 6/27

UW 2023 Summer Job & Internship Fair
Wed, June 27, 2023 from 11:30am-2:30pm in HUB Ballroom

REGISTER for the in-person fair and spend a day expanding your professional network and making strides to grow your internship and career experience!
– Open to all majors & years of study.
– This IN-PERSON recruiting event allows students and alumni the opportunity to meet with employers hoping to hire candidates immediately and/or into the 2023-2024 academic school year.
– Preview the list of participating employers and browse attending employers’ open positions prior to attending. 

Huskies are 5x more likely to receive engagement from employers if they have a completed Handshake profile!
* Optimize your Handshake profile by adding Skills and Experience: The Skills that Really Matter on your Handshake Profile
* The Career & Internship Center can review your resume before the Fair!

Questions? Email cicevents(at)uw.edu

Info Session on Computational Neuroscience Grad School: June 1

Info Session: Applying to Grad School in Computational Neuroscience?
June 1, 2023 at 1:30pm in Health Sciences G328

If you’re planning to apply to graduate school in Computational Neuroscience or are interested in learning more about the process, join this in-person session to learn about the basics of grad school applications, and hear from current grad students and recent Computational Neuroscience Center (CNC) alumni. ~ RSVP today!

The CNC will also be running a hands-on writing workshop focused on NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) fellowships starting in late June 2023, with weekly sessions focused on developing and writing a strong research plan. This will be open to anyone eligible to submit a GRFP application, that is undergrads planning to attend grad school in 2024 and 1^st/2^nd year grad students. Stay tuned for more info!

Data Feminism Book a “Must Read” for Data Scientists

Data Feminism Book a “Must Read” for Data Scientists

The book Data Feminism (2020) by Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein, published by MIT Press, is available for free! (made possible by funding from the MIT Libraries)

“Data science is a form of power that has been used to expose injustice, improve health outcomes, and topple governments, but it has also been used to discriminate, police, and surveil. This potential for good, on the one hand, and harm, on the other, makes it essential to ask: Data science by whom? Data science for whom? Data science with whose interests in mind? Illustrating data feminism in action, D’Ignazio and Klein show how challenges to the male/female binary can help challenge other hierarchical (and empirically wrong) classification systems. They show why the data never, ever “speak for themselves.  Data Feminism is about much more than gender. It is about power, about who has it and who doesn’t, and about how those differentials of power can be challenged and changed.”

Counseling Center Events & Resources

UW Counseling Center Events & Resources: Spring 2023

The UW Counseling Center is currently scheduling one week out for counseling (401 Schmitz Hall – 206.543.1240). If one week is still too long, please call or chat with My SSP: 1.866.775.0608.
Upcoming Events:
– Cultivating Resilience Workshop: Wed, May 3, 1-2pm via Zoom
-Connecting Mindfully with Nature: Thu, May 11, 3-4:30pm at Drumheller Fountain
– Beyond Isolation to Inclusion: May 10/18/24, 3:30-5pm in Counseling Center
– Mindfulness Through Connecting with Circus Arts: Wed, May 17, 11am-1pm in IMA
– Marimba Music Workshop: Wed, May 24, 3-6pm in HUB South Ballrooom

Counseling Center Projects on social media:
– Series on protective factors for mental health
– Mental Health Stories (staff and faculty who experience mental health issues and live productive meaningful lives)
– Stop, Breathe & Notice How You Feel reminders

– Workshops & Group Counseling
– Mental Health Resources
– Individual Counseling
– Crisis Services

Free Professional Headshots Available!

Free Professional Headshots at UW Career & Internship Center (MGH 134)

Looking for a new professional headshot? Want to refresh your LinkedIn or Handshake Profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center in MGH 134 and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo!
– Available to matriculated undergraduate, graduate students, and recent alumni who have received a degree in the past three years (36 months).
– Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm by drop-in in MGH 134. Please note that only one person may use the booth at a time so a wait time may exist as this service operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
– At the end of a session users will receive 3 photos, delivered instantly by email. These may be edited and/or shared.
– There is no limit to the number of times someone can use this service.

Questions? Contact askcic(at)uw.edu.

Scholarship Info Sessions in Spr23

Info Sessions & Workshops from UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards – Spring 2023

Check out all the other OMSFA events here!

Marshall Scholarships Virtual Session for Prospective Students
Thurs, April 20 at 9 am:  RSVP for Zoom link
Virtual info session on the Marshall Scholarship 2024 selection cycle. Program representatives will offer insight into the application process, share best practices and offer tips on navigating the upcoming selection round. Also hear from current scholars and Marshall Alumni.

Fulbright Taiwan: TEFL Advisor Scholarship & ETF Program Virtual Info Session
Tue, May 16 at 6 pm: RSVP for Zoom link
Both programs are looking for applicants enthusiastic in the field of English Teaching and Education, and applicants who have experience in real-life classrooms. Here is a chance to live in Taiwan and experience cultural exchange: applicants bring their creativity to the students while learning from Taiwanese educators.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford Information Session
Tue, May 16 from 4:30–5:30 pm: In person, RSVP here
Learn more about Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program. Overview of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the admission process, and the application.

Global Fellowship Prep: Intro to Fulbright
Basic overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, including the various program types, application components, and the process of applying through UW.
Thurs, April 20 from 4:30–5:30 pm: Join on Zoom
Wed, April 26 from 12:30–1:30 pm: In-person, RSVP here

Application Writing and Feedback Time
Ready to apply for a scholarship, grad school, or any other application but having a hard time getting started? Drop-in to work on your materials and, if you wish, get personalized feedback. Stop by anytime and stay for as long or short as you like.
Fri, April 21 from 11 am–12:30pm: Join on Zoom
Thurs, April 27 from 12:30–2 pm: In-person, RSVP here

Global Fellowship Prep: Ask an Advisor!
Have you started attending GFP events? Do you have questions and want some clarifications? Drop in and chat with an advisor! Get clarifications, hear each other’s questions – nothing is too big or too small! Stop by anytime during the hour and stay for as long or short as you like.
Wed, April 26 from 5–6 pm: Join on Zoom

I’m almost done with my first year at UW – what next? How should I plan for scholarships and other opportunities?
It’s Spring, and whether you are a first-time freshman, transfer or running start student, NOW is a good time to plan for scholarships and opportunities while at UW and beyond. Join a UW scholarship advisor to talk about ways to work towards your long term goals, how to identify programs and ways to bring your strengths into the application materials.
Wed, May 4 from 4:30–5:30 pm: Join on Zoom

LSAMP Center Events & Resources

LSAMP Center Events & Resources in April 2023 

LSAMP Annual Student Survey:  Please complete the LSAMP Student Annual Survey that was sent on April 3 from cate@collaborative-solutions-eval.org. This survey will help the LSAMP team make decisions moving forward with the program.

Floor23 Info Session on Mon, April 24, 2023 from 1 -2pm via Zoom
Floor23 is a technology company that solves product, process, and engagement problems through crowd-based challenges. They provide consultative services in innovation and entrepreneurship across various organizations, and they are partnering with UW LSAMP to offer STEM internships and challenges to students. RSVP for the info session! 

Bridge to Doctorate Program & a Ph.D. in Computer Science Presentation
Wed, April 26 from 3-4pm in LSAMP Center, MGH 311
– Learn how you might be eligible for the Bridge to Doctorate Fellowship Program. Get suggestions to prepare for the Ph.D. journey and beyond. RSVP for the event!

* Review the LSAMP website for more events and resources, and go check out the LSAMP Center in MGH 311 — many of their resources and facilities are available to all UW students!

Scholarships for Grad School in UK & Ireland: Apply by 6/21

Funding for Grad School in UK & Ireland (2024-25)
UW Application for Nomination due June 21, 2023

Interested in pursuing graduate study and/or research at a university in the UK or Ireland starting in Fall 2024? Consider whether these scholarship programs fit your interests and goals. Most require university nomination to apply. Get more details, information, tips and advice about applying for UW nomination through the Global Fellowships Prep resources.

– Gates Cambridge Scholarships: Supports 1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge University. Open to citizens of any country outside the UK considering almost any graduate-level program at Cambridge.
– Rhodes Scholarships*: Provides funding for 2-3 years at Oxford University. Open to citizens of any country, and eligibility requirements and nomination processes vary by country. US applicant eligibility requirements include a 3.7 GPA or higher and 18-24 years old by Oct. 1, 2023, or up to 27 years old if you will complete your first degree after 10/1/22.
– Marshall Scholarships*: Provide 1-2 years of funding to study at any university in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship, 3.7 GPA or higher, and earn a first bachelor’s degree anytime between April 2021-August 2024.
– Churchill Scholarships*: Support one year of graduate study in mathematics, science and engineering fields, or science policy at Cambridge University. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship and graduation anytime between fall 2022 and summer 2024.
– Mitchell Scholarships*: Award students one year of funding for study at universities in Ireland, open to all areas of graduate study. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship, 18-30 years old on Sept. 30, 2023 and a bachelor’s degree earned any time before fall 2024.

Upcoming information sessions:
– UK & Ireland Scholarships UW info session: Wed, April 12, 2023, 5-6pm, online. Please register to attend.
– UK & Ireland Scholarships UW info session: Tue, April 18, 2023, 4:30pm-5:30pm, online. Please register to attend.
– Special Event: Marshall Scholarships virtual session for prospective students, April 20, 2023, 9-10:30am.

Email robinc(at)uw.edu or schedule an appointment with a scholarship advisor.

Interstride Tool for International Students

New Tool Available for UW Seattle International Students: Interstride

Designed for international students, by former international students, Interstride can be used to find employers and jobs that sponsor H-1B, keep up-to-date with immigration news, and network with international students and alumni. Interstride can help you look for work in your home country, find a visa-sponsored job in the U.S., or an internship during your study abroad.

UW Seattle now has this Interstride membership available to students and alumni!

Webinar Job Search Strategy for International Students: Thurs, April 27, 1-2pm PT
Webinar Interstride Online Training for Students: Tue, April 11, 11am-12pm PT
Course: Complete Guide to the H-1B Visa Process

UW Seattle Virtual Job & Internship Fair on 4/26

UW Seattle 2023 Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair
Wed, April 26, 2023 from 11:30am-3pm

REGISTER starting on Mon, April 17 for the virtual fair, hosted on Handshake!

– Opportunity to “meet” employers via video/chat who are looking to share their open job opportunities with Huskies.
– Open to all majors and school years at UW Seattle, as well as alumni.
– Preview a full list of employers here.
– Students and alumni participants will be required to sign up for Group and 1:1 Sessions immediately upon registering, which is a crucial step in virtual career fair participation.

Students and alumni are encouraged to update their Handshake profiles with recent job, volunteer, and coursework experience, as well as a resume for employers to review. Huskies are 5x more likely to receive engagement from employers if they have a completed Handshake profile!

Unsure how to navigate the virtual career fair experience? Register for the UW Career & Internship Center webinar on Monday, April 17 from 11:30am-12:20pm: Virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair. 

Questions? Email cicevents(at)uw.edu

Workshop for Intl Students on Career Fair Preparation – 3/28

Making the Most of In-person Career Fairs: A Workshop for International Students
Tue, March 28, 2023 from 12:30-2:00pm in MGH 134

Are you wondering about the best ways to interact with employers during a career fair?  REGISTER to attend this CIRCLE Workshop for International Students!

– Hosted by CIRCLE and the Career & Internship Center
– Learn about tips and strategies to navigate a successful career fair
– Practice networking skills by engaging in mock career fair exercises with career advisors
– Become more confident with making connections at the April 11 UW Career Fair

Questions? Contact baiziyan(at)uw.edu

Webinar: Leveraging ChatGPT & Digital Tools in Your Job Search – 4/18

Webinar: Leveraging ChatGPT & Digital Tools in Your Job Search
April 18, 2023 at 10:00am PT (1pm ET)

Looking for ways to boost your job search and stand out to employers? Join McGraw Hill for a game-changing webinar: “Leveraging ChatGPT and Digital Tools in Your Job Search.” Led by Penn State University World Campus professor Frank Sorokach, this session will reveal how ChatGPT can revolutionize your research, interview preparation, and overall job market navigation. You’ll also learn how to use other digital tools to craft compelling resumes and cover letters, build a strong online personal brand, and gain an edge in today’s competitive job market.
~ REGISTER for the  Zoom webinar

2023 Spring Job & Internship Fair on 4/11 in HUB

2023 UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair (In-person)
Tue, April 11, 2023 from 11:30am-3:00pm in HUB Ballroom

100 registered employers are actively recruiting Huskies for full- and part-time career and internship roles across all industries. Preview the list of employers, REGISTER for the fair, and browse open positions prior to attending.

TIPS and RESOURCES:
1) Optimize your Handshake profile by adding Skills and Experience – here is a great how-to!
2) Have the Career & Internship Center review your resume before the Fair.
3) Attend the virtual Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a Fair workshop on March 28 from 1:30-2:20pm.

Questions? Contact cicevents(at)uw.edu

Could I Be Autistic? Free Webinar for Self-Diagnosed and Wondering on 4/25

Could I Be Autistic? Free Webinar for Self-Diagnosed and Wondering
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6:00-7:30pm PT

Have you felt different from other people your entire life? Did learning about autism seem to explain a lot about you?
Watch a 20-minute prerecorded video then join for a live discussion. Led by two autistic professionals, the UW Autism Center’s Dr. Lucas Harrington and the Arc of King County’s Zack Siddeek, this webinar will help you consider the pros and cons of seeking a formal autism evaluation and then provide strategies and resources you can use without an official diagnosis.

Target Audience: Teenagers or adults who have self-identified as autistic or wonder if they are autistic. – REGISTER TODAY!

 

CIRCLE International Student Resource Guide

CIRCLE International Student Resource Guide

Recorded Webinars Available:
– Housing Tips from International Students in Seattle
– Establishing Credit as an International Student
– International Student Panel: Undergraduate Scholarships (recorded on 3/01/23)
…plus, student tips on a variety of topics!

Columbia University MA in Statistics

Columbia University Master of Arts in Statistics
Virtual Info Session: Friday, March 10, 2023 from 3-4pm Eastern

The Columbia University Statistics Department offers a flexible on-campus M.A. program designed for students preparing for professional positions or for doctoral programs in statistics and other quantitative fields.

– Join the info session to learn more about admissions requirements, curriculum, and scholarship opportunities.
– MA2PhD Merit Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship intended to support entering students interested in pursuing a PhD after completing the MA in Statistics program.
– Student resources and academic support (e.g. Math and R Bootcamps in Summer, MA Help Room during the academic year)
– Career development workshops

Questions? Contact Chrissie Kong at sk4987(at)columbia.edu

Identity.UW Allows Students to Set Pronouns

Set Your Pronouns in UW Systems

You can now display your pronouns in UW systems such as MyUW, Zoom and Canvas by clicking “Set pronouns” in Identity.UW.

Learn more about pronoun indicators from UW, as well as Why Personal Pronouns Matter from pronouns.org.

 

Applied Math Dept Research Panel Event – Register now for March 2!

Applied Math Department Research Panel Event
for Undergraduate Majors (all UW students are welcome)
Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 4:30-5:30pm

Join us live on Zoom to hear what research projects are being conducted in the Applied Math Department, in various research groups of Applied Mathematics (AMATH) and Computational Finance and Risk Management (CFRM).  Four different speakers will be featured. Please bring your curiosity and questions!

– REGISTER now for the event!  (Zoom link will be shared at top of your registration confirmation email.)

Anastassiya Semenova
– Fields of Interest: Formation of Rogue Waves, Free Surface Dynamics, Numerical Methods, Properties of Stokes and Traveling-Standing Waves, Scientific Computing

 

Konstantinos Mamis
–  Fields of Interest: Cancer Modeling, Correlated Noise, Stochastic Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification

 

 

Ryan Creedon
– Fields of Interest: Asymptotic Analysis, Complex Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures, Partial Differential Equations, Perturbation Methods

Sam Van Fleet
– Fields of Interest: Applied Mathematics, Numerical Methods, Partial Differential Equations

QUESTIONS? Contact amathadv (at) uw.edu

Feb2023 Career & Internship Workshops

UW Career & Internship Center February 2023 Workshops

UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS 
Finding Internships: Mon, Feb 6, 1:30-2:00pm
How to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair: Tues, Feb 7, 11:30am-12:20pm
Finding Internships (for International Students): Tues, Feb 7, 1:30-2:20pm
Graduate School, Now, Later, or Never?: Wed, Feb 8, 12:30-1:00pm
Graduate/Professional School Applications: Thurs, Feb 9, 12:30-1:00pm
Personal Statements: Fri, Feb 10, 12:30-1:00pm
2023 Virtual Job & Internship Fair (open to all): Thurs, Feb 16, 11:30am-3:00pm
1) Register for the Fair in Handshake, 2) Sign up for Group Sessions and 1:1 sessions
How to Build a Network: Tues, Feb 21, 1:30-2:00pm
LinkedIn Profile Lab: Thurs, Feb 23, 1:30-2:20pm
U.S. Job Search for International Students: Fri, Feb 24, 1:30-2:30pm
Resume Writing Basics: Mon, Feb 27, 12:30-1:00pm
How to Write a Cover Letter: Tues, Feb 28, 12:30-1:00pm

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS (held in MGH 134)
Resume Writing Basics: Mon, Feb 13, 1:30-2:0pm
How to Write a Cover Letter: Tues, Feb 14, 1:30-2:00pm
Successful Job Searching: Wed, Feb 15, 1:30-2:00pm
Preparing for an Interview: Fri, Feb 17, 1:30-2:00pm

** Be sure to utilize these free career tools just for UW Huskies!

For international students:
1) Career Suggestions for International Students
2) CIRCLE’S Calendar of Events
– Note: Job & Internship Fair with Unite UW
on Fri, Feb 10 & Fri, Feb 24 from 6-8pm

Disability Allyship Workshop: Feb 9

Disability Allyship Workshop
Thurs, February 9, 2023 from 4:00-5:30pm
~ Register for the Virtual Workshop! ~

– Hosted by the ASUW Student Disability Commission & UW D-Center
– Open to all students, staff or faculty who are interested in learning how to be a better ally to the disability community
– Attendees will learn about various frameworks to conceptualize disability, inclusive disability language, and various strategies to avoid ableism (discrimination on the basis of disability). Whether you are well-versed in disability justice, or new to the concept of disability altogether, this workshop is for you!Accessibility information: ASL & CART will be provided, and the webinar will be recorded and published to the ASUW SDC’s YouTube channel for asynchronous access. If you have any additional access needs or concerns, please contact the SDC Director at asuwsdc1(at)uw.edu.

Actuarial Club at UW – Meet Mondays in Win23

Actuarial Club at UW is inviting you to join their weekly meetings!
The club will teach you how you can become an actuary (a person who works in risk management). They will host resume, interview, and Excel workshops, as well as a mentorship program in Winter 2023.
– In the mentorship program, they pair club members with actuaries, and members can meet with the actuaries and ask them questions about the profession.

– Actuarial Club meets every Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm in Savery (SAV) 137:
January 23 – Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
January 30 – Interview Workshop
February 6 – Excel Workshop
February 13 – Mentorship Program Kickoff
February 20 – Break
February 27 – Actuary Jeopardy
March 6 – Team Bonding

Questions? Reach out to actuary(at)uw.edu.
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Student Group Counseling in Winter 2023

UW Counseling Center:
Remote & On-campus Group Counseling Sessions for Students (W23)

Group sessions typically are open at the beginning of the quarter. Interested students can call 206-543-1240. 

BETWEEN CULTURES:  Mon 12:30-2pm, Ongoing
– Remote Therapy  Group, facilitated by Ricardo Hidalgo and Sashya Clark
– For students who lack sense of belonging to any cultures/identities with which they intersect.  This group is for Bi-cultural, bi-racial, multi-cultural, multiracial individuals with a number of intersecting identities and a sense of not really fitting in to/with any of them.

BIPOC GRIEF GROUP: Start date & timing TBD 
– Remote Outreach Peer Support Group, facilitated by Hsuan Hsuan Dai. This is an ongoing group to hold space for BIPOC folx to talk about grief and loss. As BIPOC folx, we have unique perspectives on grief and loss from our experience of colonization and systematic oppression. We want to offer this space to honor our cultures and stories, as well as provide support to our communities.

ACT FOR ANXIETY – UNSTUCK: Tue 2-3:30pm, Start date TBD 
– Remote Therapy Group, facilitated by Heidi Li . Do you feel you overthink so much that you are stuck in your head? Do you feel that your anxiety is out of control? In this 7-week program, you will learn how to “unstuck” – learn how to stay in the present moment and handle your anxious thoughts and feelings, while focusing on the things you find important in your life. This program is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model, a mindfulness-based therapy model focusing on how to embrace different emotions (instead of avoiding them) and live a value-based life. Attendance and participation for all 7 weekly sessions are required.

BEGINNING MINDFULNESS MEDITATION GROUP:  Wed 3:30-5pm, Start date TBD
– Remote Therapy Group, facilitated by Treg Isaacson. An 8 week practice and discussion oriented group that helps people calm and soothe their nervous systems, looking at different aspects of mindfulness and sharing thoughts about the practice. We look at groundedness, loving kindness, self-compassion, gratitude, and dealing with difficult emotions.

ONGOING NOON MINDFULNESS GROUPS: 12-1pm Wed & Thurs, Ongoing
– Remote Therapy Group, skills-based, facilitated by Treg Isaacson. Hour long sessions at noon on Wed and Thurs, where experienced mindfulness practitioners gather to practice mindfulness together, currently over zoom. Silent settling practice lasts about 20 minutes and is followed by guided meditation, and sharing of observations.

GETTING THROUGH GRIEF: Thurs 9-10:20am, Ongoing
– Remote Therapy Group, facilitated by Ricardo Hidalgo & Treg Isaacson. This support group is for group members to process with others the loss of loved ones in their lives and is open to any student affected by grief and loss in their life.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP: Thurs 10-11:30am, Start date TBD
– Facilitated by Heidi Li and Gitika Talwar

PROCRASTINATION AND PERFECTIONISM GROUP: Wed 3-5pm & Fri 10am-12pm (2 Ongoing Groups)
–  Remote Therapy Group facilitated by Ricardo Hidalgo. A weekly group for individuals that struggle with procrastination and perfectionism, this group is open to anyone who feels badly about how much they procrastinate or struggles with perfectionism.

TIRED BUT WIRED- CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i):  Wed 12:30-2pm, Start TBD
– Remote Therapy Group, Facilitated by Seiko Ryan and Wendy Lendrum. This group is for students who struggle with sleep, which is often experienced as feeling “tired but wired.” Group members will together learn about sleep/insomnia, engage in self-assessments, learn behavioral and cognitive interventions, and prevent relapse of sleep issues. The group members are going to support each other to make a difference in each individual’s quality of sleep. The group consists of a total of 6 weekly sessions, all members are expected to attend each session. Members are also expected to make a commitment to full participation in the group.

TABLETOP THERAPY GROUP: Mon 10am-12pm, Start date TBD
– Remote Therapy Group, facilitated by Jamie Welch. This group is built on a tradition of tabletop gaming as therapy. This alternative format group therapy will allow participants to build a tabletop character with their individual presenting concerns in mind. Participants will role play their characters in a fantasy setting to develop strategies to cope with social anxiety, practice using social skills, and address other mental health concerns brought to the table by the group. No previous gaming experience necessary.

QUEER TTRPG GROUP:  Fri 1pm-3pm, Start date TBD
– IN-PERSON Therapy Group (hosted in Schmitz Hall), facilitated by Jamie Welch. This group for participants who hold identities in the Queer community is built on a tradition of tabletop gaming as therapy. This alternative format group therapy will allow participants to build a tabletop character with their individual presenting concerns in mind. Participants will role play their characters in a fantasy setting to develop strategies to cope with social anxiety, practice using social skills, and address other mental health concerns brought to the table by the group. No previous gaming experience necessary.

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS: Thurs 1pm-2:30pm, Start 1/19
– Remote Therapy Group, facilitated by Sashya Clark. Understanding Self and Others (USO) group will provide a safe space to learn and practice effective interpersonal skills, to become more comfortable having conversations and social interactions with others, to learn how to develop more satisfying relationships, and to practice introspection and acceptance of self. We will seek to develop insights about personal patterns through giving and receiving support and honest feedback, and by discussing and exploring interpersonal challenges and concerns.

ISS Informational Videos on CPT, OPT, Leave of Absence

Are you an international student with questions about taking time off, CPT, or OPT? These informational videos from ISS are for you!

Taking Time Off or Leave of Absence
Want to take time off from your studies? This talks you through your options.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
If you’re interested in CPT, this has the exact information that ISS advisors would share with you if you were to visit Schmitz Hall.

Post-Completion OPT
Students preparing for graduation who want to work in the U.S. should review these OPT videos before meeting with an ISS advisor. This should give you the tools to proceed with an application request to ISS.

STEM OPT
Students studying in STEM majors who want to work in the U.S. for those “three years” of eligibility MUST watch this video (and the OPT videos) to understand the STEM OPT extension and requirements.

Learning from Undergrad Research Experiences

~ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ~

Takeaways from Learning from Undergrad Research Experiences

– Explore opportunities in a similar field as your major, or other fields! Conducting research outside your major can allow you to think creatively and in new ways, both critical skills for scientific researchers.
– Ways to get involved in research:
1) Love your class? Talk to the professor about how to get involved in their research.
2) Review the URP database.
3) Government agencies, like United States Geological Survey (USGS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offer research opportunities.
4) Review the NSF–REU website, as well as Pathways to Science.
5) Reach out to experienced undergrad students to see what they’ve done and where they’ve worked.
6) Email a professor from another university if you’re interested in their research. Projects and mentoring can be done at a distance!
7) Check out the Math Alliance Mentored Reading Projects
– Timing of your project: Working on a project during the academic year may be difficult, due to coursework and other commitments. Summer research may be less stressful. But academic-year research does give you the opportunity to learn how to balance responsibilities!
– Sponsored Summer research programs can provide benefits like a community of scholars, workshops, stipends, and free housing.
– Consider your expectations for the project and your advisor/mentor: computational projects may require more independence, whereas fieldwork or lab work may require more teamwork or supervision.
– Form a community with your research project peers: Discussing problems you face  can be a good way to brainstorm solutions and receive support. It can also help you gain a broader perspective about what it’s like to work in that field.
– Be a strong advocate for yourself: Negotiate authorship on scientific publications, or be sure you’re recognized in paper acknowledgments or accredited in presentations. Your contributions are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
– Figure out how to talk about your research: Having an elevator pitch is a simple way to quickly communicate to people what work you’ve done. 
– Was it not what you expected? Undergrad research experiences may be helpful in determining what fields of science you don’t want to pursue further.
– Transferable skills you gain through your research can help you market yourself for a new position. These can be tangible skills, but could also be “developing a strong work ethic” and “ability to adapt to new environments”. 

~ THERE IS NO WRONG PATHWAY FOR AN ACADEMIC CAREER ~

Setting Boundaries in Grad School

~ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON SETTING EXPECTATIONS WITH A MENTOR ~

Takeaways from Setting Boundaries in Grad School

– Every graduate advisor/advisee relationship looks different
– Have structured conversations early: Come prepared to your first meeting with a predetermined set of topics or questions ready, like this Student-Advisor Expectation Scales document. 
– Write everything down: Keep notes and send recap emails at the end of meetings.
– Determine what kind of advisor you have: Don’t try to get your advisor to fit the image in your head. And your first impression may change over time!
– You may develop another mentor(s) relationship: Ask other professors or older students for advice, while still keeping your advisor as your research point of contact.
– Communicate: Convey your expectations along the way, over time, as you evolve as a graduate student. Your mentorship dynamic will also evolve.

Getting Started with Undergrad Research – 12/01

“Getting Started with Undergrad Research”
Thurs, December 1, 2022 from 4-5:30 pm
Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute – MolES 115 & via Zoom

The UW MolES GSA Outreach Committee invites UW undergrads in STEM to learn about the pathways to scientific research. You will learn about:
– how to identify a lab
– how to reach out to advisors
– navigating lab relationship
– time commitments
~ RSVP for the event: https://tinyurl.com/uwashresearch

Tech Jobs Increase in Oct 2022 Despite Headlines

Tech Jobs Increase in October 2022 Despite Headlines of Massive Layoffs
~ See below for “How to Find a Job or Internship” ~

Source: High-profile layoffs at Amazon, Twitter and Meta are masking a silver lining — for now in Puget Sound Business Journal, November 15, 2022 by Andy Medici.

You likely read that Meta, Amazon, and Twitter recently announced a wave of staff layoffs, but despite the attention-grabbing headlines, tech job postings have increased in October and overall tech unemployment remains low, according to a new Tech Jobs Report from industry nonprofit CompTIA. Its analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report shows tech companies added 20,700 workers in October, the 23rd straight month of job growth in that industry.

Overall the bulk of tech industry hiring in October occurred in three categories, including IT services and custom software development, other information services such as search engines, and computer and electronic products manufacturing. Overall tech manufacturing employment is up 43% compared to the same time last year. Meanwhile, remote work hiring trends show no signs of slowing down, according to CompTIA, with job postings for tech positions that specify remote work or work-from-home options increasing to a rate of about 34% during 2022 compared to 27% over 2021 and 22% over 2020.

Bledi Taska, chief economist at workforce data research firm Lightcast, said, “There are 159 million people employed in the U.S., and in the past month there were 1.3 million layoffs. This is an historically low layoff rate of 0.9%. Layoffs in the professional and business sector, where most of the tech companies belong, also dropped in September. And startup layoffs dropped in the past couple of months. This means that the high-profile tech layoffs we see in the news are not indicative of the overall trends in the labor market, or even in the tech sector.”

“Enterprise IT spending is recession-proof as CEOs and CFOs, rather than cutting IT budgets, are increasing spending on digital business initiatives,” said John-David Lovelock, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner, in a press release. Lovelock stressed inflation has cut into consumer spending and has driven down demand for devices, which will post just a 0.6% growth in 2023. That’s why Gartner predicts the biggest growth in 2023 to be in software.

HOW CAN I FIND A JOB OR INTERNSHIP?

– Create a Handshake profile
– Search for jobs or internships on Handshake using filters for your interests/skills
– Create notifications so that new postings will be sent to your email
– Apply with intention (not in bulk). Tailor your resume and application to that particular job/internship: use the UW Career & Internship Center’s Resume Review!
– Put Career & Internship Center workshops and events on your calendar. These can be SO HELPFUL.
– Take advantage of Career & Internship Center advisor knowledge through drop-in coaching or schedule a career coaching appointment
– Attend a UW career fair to meet with employers virtually or in person. NETWORKING is so important.

• The UW Career & Internship Center received 7,090 job posting requests and 2,584 internship posting requests from employers in October 2022!
• As of November 4, 2022, there were over 24,500 postings in Handshake. Opportunities ARE out there for college students.
• The Center typically sees an increase in job/internship postings every Winter quarter.

LSAMP Events: Info Sessions & Presentations

LSAMP Upcoming Events in Nov/Dec 2022

Bridge to Doctorate Information Session
Wed, November 16, 2022 from 3:30 – 4:30pm in LSAMP Center (MGH 311)
RSVP: https://bit.ly/LSAMP_BridgetoDoc [bit.ly]
Learn how you might be eligible for the Bridge to Doctorate Fellowship Program, a program designed to establish a bridge to a PhD – by providing students with:
– Tuition and fees paid and enrollment in a health insurance benefit program
– Annual student stipends
– Individualized faculty mentoring and coaching
– Participation in professional conferences and meetings
– Links to research and professional opportunities
– Enriched academic services and support by staff

Grad Prep Introduction Session
Mon, November 21, 2022 from 2:30 – 3:30pm (hybrid)
– Session will focus on grad school prep and give a brief introduction to a course called Preparing for Graduate Education.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/GradPrepLSAMP

 STEM Study Abroad – Brisbane Information Session
Wed, November 30, 2022 from 3:30 – 4:30pm in LSAMP Center (MGH 311)
– Info session will discuss topics regarding studying abroad, financial aid information, visa requirements, syllabus, etc.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/StudyAboadBrisbaneInfo

 Stanford UW-LSAMP SURGE Program Presentation (Summer Research Program at Stanford for Undergraduate Students)
Tue, December 6, 2022  from 3 – 4pm via Zoom
RSVP: https://lu.ma/SURGE-LSAMP-DEC [lu.ma]

Weekend on the Carson Cruise Application
– Dates: January 21-22, 2023 (If you are not able to attend, there will be other days to attend throughout Win23 & Spr23 quarters)
– Time: Early Morning – Late Evening  (will not be staying overnight)
– What will be provided?  Transportation both days from campus to the cruise and back, Food, Safety Gear
– Requirements: Covid test two weeks prior to cruise, Must wear a mask on the boat
– What will students do on the cruise?  You can do many things on the boat, but it is what you want the experience to be. Goal is to identify the source of methane plumes in Puget sound.
– Submit the application by Friday, December 9, 2022: https://bit.ly/CarsonCruiseApp

The purpose of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is to integrate academic and social supports to build community, engage underrepresented minority students in undergraduate research, and increase their entry into advanced STEM degree programs and professional careers. By affiliating with LSAMP, current students have access to internships, paid research opportunities and much more.

Resources for Election Season

Resources for Election Season: To relieve unwanted stress and conflict

– Use mindfulness to relieve political election stress
– Learn about boundary-setting during the election in this blog post (originally published in 2020)
– Learn how to recognize misinformation, how to talk to family and friends who believe misinformation, and more on the UW Center for an Informed Public’s website: https://www.cip.uw.edu/
– If you are concerned about how your mental health is impacted, you can consult with a UW counselor. Let’s Talk is available 2-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

CIRCE & International Pride Study Break on 11/29

CIRCE & International Pride Study Break
Tues, November 29 from 5-7 pm in 250 Schmitz Hall

CIRCLE & International Pride are jointly holding a study break for UW students! School and work can seem so overwhelming, so CIRCLE has a space for you to get some food, chat with some people, or just take a moment to yourself. Our organizations work to build community amongst international, queer, and questioning students and we look forward to sharing space with you!

Please RSVP by Nov 23:  https://forms.gle/6ZaPPFQBSSgFxsVK9

~ Drop in any time between 5-7pm at CIRCLE, 250 Schmitz Hall.

– Questions or want to know more about International Pride? Reach out to Susan Hou at yhhou(at)uw.edu
– More on International Pride & support for queer and questioning international students can be found on the International Pride website!
– More on CIRCLE & support for international students can be found on the CIRCLE website.

Webinar: Job Search Strategy for Intl Students – 11/29

Interstride Webinar:  Job Search Strategy for International Students

Tues, November 29 from noon-1pm (PT)
Geared towards international students, this workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful U.S.-based job search.

– Learn how to efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students.
– Build and expand your network in the American context with LinkedIn searches, informational interviews, and make meaningful connections with employers.
– Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan and effectively network to get your foot in the door.

** You can search this USCIS database, the H-1B Employer Data Hub, for names of employers who have previously submitted petitions to employ H-1B nonimmigrant workers.  The H-1B program allows employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent.

Women in Science Society Registration Panel – 11/09

Women in Science Society Registration Panel
Wed, November 9, 2022 at 6:00pm in HUB 332

– Academic advisors from various STEM departments will provide advice and answer your questions about registration and navigating the school year
– Meet advisors and build connections
– Open to all!

 

WIN22 Industry Mentorship Programs – Apply by 11/10

UW Career & Internship Center Industry Mentorship Programs
WIN22: Government & Physical/Life Sciences (Apply by Nov 10, 2022)

Industry Mentorship Programs are a great way for students to learn about an industry and explore professional development topics through small group mentoring (4-6 students per mentor). Through experiences both in the classroom and with a mentor, participants will gain insight and guidance about a particular industry, explore topics related to professional preparation, networking and feedback, and reflect on how their experiences and interests can translate to a career in the field.

– Students will be enrolled in a 1 credit (CR/NC) GenSt course in W22:
Week 1 (in-person): Preparatory session to learn what to expect at your mentor meetings, and meet with group to plan topics and questions for your mentor
Weeks 2-9 (virtual): Mentor meetings & reflection assignments
Week 10 (virtual): Wrap-Up networking event with all mentors and students
– Mentor meetings will take place virtually

Application Criteria: (APPLY HERE!)
– Undergraduate student at UW Seattle
– Must have completed 3 quarters at UW or transferred in with equivalent credits
– Must be available during the designated quarter on Tue or Wed from 4-7pm

Questions? Contact Lauren Sevilla at cicmentor(at)uw.edu.

UW Study Abroad Program Events: 11/01-11/02

November 2022 is UW Global Month:
Learn about Study Abroad Opportunities on Nov 1-2

Check out the UW Study Abroad Events Calendar and join in the HUB, rooms 332 and 334, to learn about study abroad opportunities and hear from other students who have gone abroad. Feel free to come and go throughout the afternoons.

Tues, Nov 1: 
1-1:45 pm Information Sessions:
– Scholarships & Funding Opportunities (HUB 332)
– Partner Programs Overview (HUB 334)
2-2:45 pm Information Sessions:
– Scholarships & Funding Opportunities (HUB 332)
– Exchange Programs Overview (HUB 334)
3-4:00 pm Mingle with study abroad returnees from different program types

Wed, Nov 2:
1-1:45 pm Information Sessions:
– Scholarships & Funding Opportunities (HUB 332)
– Faculty-led Programs Overview (HUB 334)
2-2:45 pm Information Sessions:
– Scholarships & Funding Opportunities (HUB 332)
– Rome in Residence (HUB 334)
3-4:00 pm Mingle with study abroad returnees from different program types

Event: “How to Succeed in Job Search in China Market” on 10/27

“How to Succeed in Your Fall Job Search in the China Market”
Free Event from MentorX & UW Career & Internship Center
Thurs, October 27, 2022 from 3:30-4:30pm via Zoom

China starts the fall recruiting season in early September. MentorX [mentorx.net] is offering a FREE presentation to UW students about companies that they could focus on applying to and how to practice interviews.

The presentation will include information about the Technology, Media, Consulting, Communications, Finance, and Accounting industries and will include:
1) Chinese recruiting timeline
2) job application tips
3) resume tips
4) interview process and tips
Sponsored by the UW Career & Internship Center and facilitated by MentorX.

Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:30-4:30pm 
~ REGISTER for the Zoom event at this link [uw.joinhandshake.com] ~

Headquartered in Irvine, CA and founded by UW alum Cliff Ma [linkedin.com], MentorX provides a critical solution to address the most challenging problem that hinders overseas Chinese students by assisting students who wish to return to or seek employment in China. 

Event presenter Peter Wang is the General Manager of MentorX, with experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams focusing on marketing management. Peter specializes in career consulting, recruiting, and talent placement. 

NOTE: MentorX is offering this one-time session to UW students free of charge. If you would like customized one-to-one help with your job search in the Chinese market, you can pay MentorX to become a job placement client.

F1 Student Applying for Internships?

Common Questions about CPT for F1 International Students

Are you an F1 international students applying to internships?
If you are asked by an employer or on an application:

“Do you now or in the future require sponsorship?”
— You may answer, “NO, you do not require sponsorship” if you are applying for an internship, because CPT authorization makes you eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship in internship employment for up to 364 days.

“Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?”
— You may answer, “YES.”

Please note that your UW advisors are not ISS officers. The final arbiter pertaining to International Student work authorization is the UW International Student Services office.

CPT Requirements for F1 Students in the AMATH/CFRM Majors at UW
1) Once you have an internship offer that is relevant to your major, you should email your AMATH/CFRM advisor with the following internship information:  employer name, employer address, job title, 2-3 job duties relevant to your major, expected graduation quarter, desired start & end dates of job/internship.
2) After your advisor approves the internship, you should enroll in AMATH 499 for the quarter of your internship, before applying for CPT through ISS. Only 1 credit is necessary, and you’ll need an add code from your advisor to register. As long as you complete the internship, you will receive the credit.
3) You’ll provide ISS with your advisor’s name and personal email address on the CPT application, so that the advisor approval form will be directed to them.
***Note that you may not begin your internship until your CPT authorization is approved by ISS.

Helpful Information from ISS:
– Review CPT requirements, how to apply, and FAQs
– Take the online orientation training course
– Info about I-20s on the ISS FAQ page

C21 Internship Bootcamp Training – Apply by 10/10

UW C21 Internship Bootcamp 
APPLY BY Monday, October 10, 2022 at 11:59 pm

How can you boost your career skills? How do you talk about professional strengths in an interview? Want to set yourself apart from other applicants for internships and jobs? 

C21 Internship Bootcamp is a FREE (hybrid) immersive 3-week training program (10 hours per week) where intern trainees will have the opportunity to work on professional projects in gesture. Only students in the College of Arts & Sciences are eligible (including AMath & CFRM majors!)
AUTUMN 2022 DATES:  October 17 – November 4

~ For the first time ever, the program will be run hybrid with some meetings on Zoom and some held in-person at the gesture office in Condon Hall. That means you will have a chance to meet your CEO, managers, and other interns in-person!

The most important skills are learned through challenge and failure. This is why we created Internship Bootcamp designed to help College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and to provide:
– professional environment with safety to fail
– personalized feedback
– experience working under a manager and having work responsibilities
– shift in mindset from school to professional
– stories to speak about in interviews or add to your resume

Questions?  contact gesture@uw.edu 

~ To learn more and APPLY NOW ~

**gesture is the intern-powered training start-up within UW’s C21 that drives all of its career programming. Everything you see from Internship Bootcamp to C21@Microsoft and @Amazon Externships is done by work from our gesture interns.

Can I become a gesture intern?
Yes! gesture interns are part of the C21 Internship Program. Students who have completed Internship Bootcamp and are interested in developing their professional experience further can apply and if selected, join gesture as a real intern. Interns can apply Bootcamp skills and take on new challenges in:
– marketing and outreach
– data resources and management
– program operations
– people and culture

Putnam Competition Prep Sessions & Problem Solving at UW – Starting 10/10

Do you love problem solving?
Have you thought about doing the Putnam competition?
Join the UW Putnam Prep & Problem Solving sessions!

Mathematics Faculty will meet with students weekly on Mondays 6:00-8:00pm in SAV 136 starting Monday, October 10, 2022. 
* Pizza will be provided!

Learn problem solving skills in:
Combinatorics / Number Theory / Geometry and Trigonometry / Sequences and Series / Functional Relations / Algebra

Schedule for the 2022-23 academic year: https://tinyurl.com/uwputnam 

Putnam Competition Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

For more info, contact:
Prof. Gaku Liu – gakuliu(at)uw.edu,
Prof. Ricky Li – riliu(at)uw.edu,
Prof. Danny Shi – dannyshi(at)uw.edu

 

Pup Support RSO Seeking Members & Leadership Positions – Apply by 10/15

Are you interested in psychology, mental health, health advocacy, digital arts, marketing, and/or social media? 

Pup Support RSO Seeking Members for Leadership Positions
~ Apply by Saturday, October 15, 2022 ~

Pup Support is a UW RSO on a social media-based platform (currently Instagram) with the main purpose to communicate mental health resources and tips through our husky artwork digitally. They hope to emphasize understanding of how difficult college life can be and that those who feel alone are not alone.

** Pup Support is recruiting for 12 Leadership Positions this Fall cycle:
Check out position descriptions and APPLY HERE by Wed, Oct 15.

• Join the Leadership Informational Session on Wed, October 12 at 6 pm over Zoom (Zoom room)!  Meeting ID: 951 6853 2636

General Community Members are also welcome! Choose to be a part of the Pup Support community and attend member exclusive events without major time commitments.

• Join the General Member Community Meeting on Wed, Oct 5 at 6 pm in SMI 102.

10/05: General Member Community Meeting @6:00 pm in SMI 102
10/12: Leadership Informational Session @6:00 pm over Zoom
10/15: Application closes @11:59 pm

Questions? Contact spup.uw(at)gmail.com

UW Alumni Aut22 Panel Series on 10/12 & 11/09

UW Career & Internship Center Alumni Panel Series: 10/12 & 11/09

The Career & Internship Center and the UW Alumni Association are co-hosting a series of Alumni Panels throughout the 2022-23 academic year. Each quarter, we will engage UW alumni to speak on their expertise in the following broad themes: Careers with Impact, Identity in the Workplace, & Innovation in Action. Each panel discussion will start as a moderated panel, and then move into an open Q&A with the audience. Most of our sessions throughout the year will not be recorded.

AUTUMN 2022 PANEL EVENTS:
1) Oct 12 from 4-5pm: Government & Policy: As a partner event to our Government & Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair on October 26, this panel will allow students to learn about the varied opportunities and career pathways for government and policy work. Join to hear from UW alum working in at the local, state, and federal levels.
Moderator: Chris Olsen Phillips, Associate Director, UW Impact
Panelists:
Courtney Acoff, ’10, Pierce County District Representative (WA-06)
Becka Poppe, ’12, Budget & Policy Manager, King County Executive Office
Margaret (Hilly) Walrod, ’17, Foreign Service Office, US Department of State

2) Nov 9 from 4-5pm: Non-Tech in Tech: The tech industry is booming and Seattle is home to many rapidly growing tech organizations that require a broad range of skill sets and roles to operate. If you’re interested in working within the technical industry, but you’re not in a technical major, join us as we hear and learn from UW alums currently working in the tech industry.

Questions? Contact cicevents(at)@uw.edu.

Neural Computation & Engineering Minor Info Session on 10/06

Neural Computation and Engineering Minor Info Session
~ Thurs, October 6, 2022 at 10:30 am via Zoom ~

Join advisors virtually to learn more about the Neural Computation and Engineering minor. They’ll cover required courses, electives, how to know if the minor is a fit for you, and how to declare.

—> REGISTER NOW for the info session!

Questions? Contact Jessica Huszar at huszarjm(at)uw.edu

UW Scholarship Info Sessions & Workshops in Aut22

UW Office of Merit Scholarships Info Sessions & Workshops – AUT22

More dates and sessions are included in their events calendar. One-on-one scholarship advising appointments are available: see their advising page to schedule.
– Join the Office of Merit Scholarships email list
– Facebook: Follow OMSFA
– Instagram: @uwomsfa

Getting Started with Undergraduate Scholarships:
Wed, Oct. 5 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
Wed, Nov. 2 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
Fri, Nov. 18 | 12:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.

Getting Started with Scholarships for Transfer Students: 
Mon, Oct. 17 | 4 p.m. | MGH 171 | Plan to join us
You’ll learn about scholarship opportunities available to you in the coming years. We’ll share information on how to search effectively and apply competitively.

How to Find Funding for Graduate Study:  
Tue, Oct. 11 | 5 p.m. | Register for Zoom attendance
Hosted by the UW Graduate School’s Office of Fellowships & Awards, this info 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?

Personal Statement Writing Workshop:
Tue, Oct. 18 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
Learn tools, gain insights, and practice writing strategies in this writing workshop. Be ready to participate in a few writing exercises to help you get started. Writers at any stage in their process are welcome to attend!

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop:  Thurs, Oct. 6 | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Register for Zoom
Planning to apply? Starting your drafting process early, seeking a lot of feedback, and revising to strengthen your application as much as possible before final submission is critical to applying competitively. Join us to get feedback on your Personal Statement drafts.

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session:
Tue, Oct. 4 | 4:30 p.m. | MGH 258 | RSVP here
Wed, Oct. 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Zoom: RSVP here
$7,500 scholarship to support sophomores or juniors engaged in and pursuing careers in math, the natural sciences, and engineering.

Princeton in Asia Info Session:
Thurs, Oct. 6 | 5:00 p.m. | In-person at MGH 171 (RSVP here) or Register for Zoom
Learn about PiA’s immersive fellowships and internships in 32 different countries and regions throughout Asia. PiA applicants are generally college seniors or recent college graduates. Graduates of any university are welcome to apply for a PiA fellowship. PiA does not restrict eligibility based on US citizenship or residency status.

Boren Awards & Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) Info Session:
Wed, Oct. 12 | 4:00 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
The Boren offers up to $25,000 to study a critical language abroad. The CLS is a free intensive language program. Both are open to U.S. citizen students.

Undergrad Scholarships for Leadership & Service Info Session:
Thurs, Oct. 13 | 4:00 p.m. | MGH 171 | RSVP here
Learn about scholarships to support future public service leaders. You’ll hear about scholarships like the Truman, which provides $30,000 for current juniors to use in graduate school. 

UW Seattle Virtual Business Career Fair on Oct 11

October 11, 2022: UW Seattle Virtual Autumn Business Career Fair
Hosted by the Career & Internship Center and Foster Business School 

All UW Seattle current students and alumni will get to network with dozens of employer representatives (via video/chat 1:1 and group sessions).  All registered employers are actively recruiting UW students and alumni for full-time and part-time roles, and internships.  All majors are welcome.

~~ See the over 80 employers currently registered ~~
(with more signing up every day!)

Registration opens on Tues, September 27, 2022.  Sessions with employers are first come, first serve, and employer schedules change daily. Student/alumni registrants are strongly encouraged to revisit the schedule frequently.

Need preparation for the Career Fair?
–> Register now for the Virtual Career Fair 101 Workshop on October 3, 2022 to optimize your career fair experience.

–> Optimize your Handshake Profile and Employer interaction by adding Skills and Experience to your Handshake Profile. Check out this article to find out how: “The skills that really matter on your Handshake profile”

2FA Required for All UW Students by 11/02

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Required for All Students by Nov 2, 2022

The UW has expanded the use of 2FA to include all resources that rely on a web browser for UW NetID sign-in.

~ Set up and opt in to 2FA before WIN23 registration ~

The UW will require two-factor authentication (2FA) for your UW NetID account to protect both your and the University’s information. With 2FA, you sign in first with your UW NetID and password, then use a 2FA device (such as your smartphone) to confirm your identity.
STUDENTS:  The UW will require 2FA for your UW NetID account starting Nov. 2, 2022. You’ll need Duo for 2FA, then you’ll enable 2FA for your UW NetID by opting in.
***If you have not set 2FA up before WIN23 registration begins, you will not be able to register or access UW online systems. 

• Set up 2FA/Duo on your smartphone or tablet
• Opt-in to 2FA
• FAQs about Installing 2FA/Duo

 

 

Connect with UW Alumni through Huskies@Work – Apply by 10/16

Register by Sunday, October 16 for Autumn 2022 Huskies@Work: Conversations begin in November!

Got career questions? Alumni have career answers! Whether you’re looking for inside info on a field you’re curious about or want the real story on what it’s like to live somewhere new, the UW Alumni Association can help you get connected to alumni who can help.

Connect with alumni for a one-time career conversation.  Find knowledge and inspiration, learn how Huskies landed where they are, and see what it takes to get where you want to go with Huskies@Work!  Students will be matched with alumni volunteers based on their fields, interests and experience. Connect online, in person or by phone — whatever works.
– Frequently Asked Questions about Huskies@Work
– Resources & Tips for Creating a Successful Virtual Connection

Already participated? Sign up again and explore different career paths! There is no limit to the number of times you can participate.

This program is free and open to UW students from all UW campuses and all UW alumni.

Questions? Contact asengage(at)uw.edu

Webinar: Job Search Strategy for International Students

Interstride Webinar:  Job Search Strategy for International Students

* Offered the last Thursday of every month:  
Geared towards international students, this workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful U.S.-based job search.

– Learn how to efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students.
– Build and expand your network in the American context with LinkedIn searches, informational interviews, and make meaningful connections with employers.
– Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan and effectively network to get your foot in the door.

** You can search this USCIS database, the H-1B Employer Data Hub, for names of employers who have previously submitted petitions to employ H-1B nonimmigrant workers.  The H-1B program allows employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent.

Girls Who Invest SUM 2023 – Apply by 9/15 for early admission

Girls Who Invest Summer 2023 Application Open!

Girls Who Invest (GWI) is a nonprofit aiming to close the gender gap in the investment management industry by providing investment education and internship experiences to women of all backgrounds interested in the world of finance.
—> Now accepting applications for the 2023 11-week Summer Intensive Program and Online Intensive Program! See their flyer for more info.

Looking for:  Talented, motivated incoming first-year and rising sophomore women who show potential to become great investors. Any major can apply. No previous finance experience necessary.

~ DEADLINES ~
Early Action: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Regular Decision:  Tuesday, November 1, 2022

BENEFITS:
– Free education on fundamental finance and investing concepts
– Opportunities for paid internships with leading investment firms
– Mentorship from industry professionals with years of experience
– A supportive community by your side as you start your career and beyond

• Summer Intensive Program:  Four weeks of free academic instruction from leading professors followed by a seven-week paid internship with one of 120+ partner investment firms. (Open to rising college sophomores)
• Online Intensive Program: A free, self-guided educational experience that offers the opportunity to learn from key organizations in finance education, including Wall Street Prep and Wharton Online. (Open to college first-years and sophomores)
• For more info and to apply: www.girlswhoinvest.org/our-programs

Grad School in Applied Math, CFRM, or Another Field?

Are you an AMATH or CFRM major graduating soon and considering graduate school?  How do you decide where to apply, which your top choices should be, and how to approach the grad school application process?

How do grad schools stack up in national rankings?

• This UW article discusses UW graduate school rankings, based on the 2023 US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools.  (UW Applied Math is listed as #18 in the U.S.) You can search by university, by general program, or by more specific terms.
• For students interested in Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, and Quantitative Finance, check out the QuantNet ranking of Financial Engineering Programs.

Where do our AMath/CFRM majors go after graduation?

Since the AMath/CFRM majors began in Spring 2020, we’ve had two cohorts graduate!  In addition to interesting jobs in government, business, and industry, here are some of the graduate programs that our alumni have gone on to:
– Berkeley University MS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
– Carnegie Mellon University Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)
– Columbia University Mathematics of Finance MA
– Columbia University MS in Operations Research
– Cornell University MS in Information Science
– Duke University Master of Engineering in Financial Technology
– Imperial College of London MS in Financial Technology
– Massachusetts Institute of Technology MS in Finance
– New York University MS in Financial Engineering
– Technical University of Munich Computational Science & Engineering MS
– University of Michigan Quantitative Finance & Risk Management
– University of Southern California MS in Applied Data Science
– University of Washington MS in Applied & Computational Mathematics
– University of Washington MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management
– University of Washington PhD in Computer Science & Engineering

Graduate admission procedures vary by institution.  Be sure to research deadlines and procedures for each program you’re interested in.

How do you prepare for the application process?

You have many options for grad schools all over the world, in a variety of fields, but you may want to start with info from the UW Graduate School and our AMath Dept:

• UW Graduate School Application Process
• UW AMath Master’s Program degree options and FAQs
  – UW AMath MS program graduates have gone on to doctorate programs and careers listed here.
• The UW Career & Internship Center has recorded webinars and workshops on grad school preparation and applications.
  – Grad School Prep: webinars, workshops, career outcomes
  – Career & Internship Center Events Calendar
• The Math Alliance provides Preparing for Graduate School FAQs & this blog post will help explain the Math Alliance Scholars Program.
• Search THIS BLOG for other posts about grad school!  Use the “Graduate School” filter.

How can you strengthen your grad school application?
–> Undergrad research, internships, volunteering, and extracurricular activities like RSOs.

• Our AMath/CFRM Undergrad Resources page has links for finding relevant research opportunities (e.g. WXML, WAMM, WDRP, Summer Research at UW, REUs).  You can also check in with an instructor to see if they need an undergraduate assistant in their research.
• The Career & Internship Center helps you Find Your Community with  job/internship postings, featured LinkedIn classes, and other identity-specific resources (check out the Tech/Data/Gaming group, but there are so many more!)
• Find an internship by creating a Handshake profile (How to Use Handshake recording), and learn how to update your resume and prep for interviews from the Career & Internship Center Tell Your Story page.
• Tutor on campus at the Math Study Center, CLUE, or Dept. of Statistics, among others.
• Serve as a TA for UW CSE Dept. or Grader for Statistics Dept.
• Get more involved on campus and find your crew through a Registered Student Organization (RSO).
• The College of Arts & Sciences C21 Internship Bootcamp offers immersive learning experiences, partnerships on campus and in the community, and a network of mentors.
• The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center offers programs centered around community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives.

Where do I go after grad school?

• The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Career Profiles of applied mathematicians will give you an idea of whether grad school is needed for a particular career, and where you might find a good fit.  SIAM’s list of hiring organizations and job board on Twitter provides leads on where to set your goals after a graduate degree.
• The BIG Math Network promotes careers in Business, Industry, and Government to students of the mathematical sciences and offers Career Resources for Students.
• After our AMath graduate students earn their degrees, they go on to dynamic careers in a variety of fields. 
• Join our AMath Department LinkedIn or the UW LinkedIn to connect with other graduates!

DEI in the CSE Workforce: Webinar Recording

Webinar Recording: “Normalizing Inclusion by Embracing Difference”

Mary Ann Leung of the Sustainable Horizons Institute presented on June 15, 2022. A recording (YouTube) is available, along with slides (PDF) and a Chat Transcript (TXT).

Description: Computational science and engineering (CSE) is an inter- and multidisciplinary field. Given the technical breadth of CSE, one might expect CSE communities to include a broad range of demographics, creating an ideal ecosystem for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, while research indicates that social diversity results in greater innovation, the CSE workforce remains largely homogeneous. This webinar explores what it takes to achieve DEI, how DEI could increase innovation and developer productivity, and how cultivating respect and embracing difference could help to make inclusion the norm. The session includes important activities for applying the concepts discussed, deepening understanding, and increasing potential impact.

The HPC Best Practices for Software Developers webinars address issues faced by developers of computational science and engineering (CSE) software on high-performance computers  (HPC). Participation is free and open to the public, however registration is required for each event. The webinars will occur approximately monthly and last about one hour each. If you’d like to receive announcements of upcoming webinars and other IDEAS organized events, and follow ups when recordings become available, please subscribe to the mailing list.

This webinar was co-organized with the ECP’s newly established HPC Workforce Development and Retention Action Group, which organizes a webinar series on topics related to developing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture in the computing sciences.
** The Best Practices for HPC Software Developers webinar series is presented by the IDEAS Productivity project, in partnership with the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF), National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), and the DOE Exascale Computing Project (ECP).

Congrats to our UW AMath & CFRM Graduates!

Congratulations to our recent graduates from the UW Department of Applied Mathematics!  We wish them well in their future endeavors.

—> See who graduated this year, check out photos from our June 11 AMath Department Graduation Celebration event, and see who won awards!

* In Autumn 2021, we had 2 Applied Math graduates
* In Winter 2022, we had 6 Applied Math graduates
* In Spring 2022, we had 19 Applied Math graduates and 15 CFRM graduates

1) Please consider donating your gently used cap and/or gown to the AMath Department for loan to future graduates!

– Academic attire for UW Commencement and typically worn to our Department event is pricey! We would like to offer it to future graduates to borrow for their special day. Thanks so much for considering this request.

2) UW graduates can join Husky Landing, a powerful professional networking tool for the UW community!  (Students can join too!)

– Expand your network, participate in discussions, find a mentor, seek professional advice, and explore professional development resources.

3) Join the UW Alumni Association for FREE with a 1-year digital membership!

– UW Libraries borrowing privileges and EBSCO online journals
– Discounts to UW facilities and services, plus benefits with alumni-owned & PNW businesses
– Invitations to members-only and select UW public events
– UWAA member communications

4) Check out upcoming events from the UW Alumni Association!

Learn How to Apply for Fellowships with OMSFA

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (OMFSA) offers these upcoming workshops and info sessions on grants and fellowships:

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Info Session

Learn more about funding your graduate education with the NSF GRFP! The award includes $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees. Eligible fields include social sciences, STEM and STEM education.

• Tues, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Register here for the info session

Meet a Fellow: Fulbright & Global Fellowships Panel

UW alumni will share their experiences applying for and participating in globally-focused scholarships and fellowships including Fulbright, Boren Awards, Germany Scholarships & More!  Connect with fellows as they share their insights on letters of recommendation, their application experience, and surprising things they learned while abroad.

• Tues, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. PDT
• Join on Zoom for the panel

Beware of Summer Scams! Tips & Resources for UW Community

The UW Office of Chief Information Security Officer warns students, staff, and faculty that summer months bring emails, text, and fraudulent calls aimed at specific University groups.
See their post for more information!

– Scammers may attempt to convince you to send or receive money advances with promises of easy jobs, tuition discounts, or other rewards.
– Scams may be tied to internships, financial aid or tuition payments.
– Those sent via email can appear to be from UW employees, but are often sent from phony or spoofed email accounts.
– Hoaxes are constantly adapted for the times and are growing increasingly sophisticated.
– Current fraudulent activity focuses on money, but your personal data and financial information may also be targeted.

TIPS to keep your personal info and UW NetID login credentials secure:
* Only provide or update your personal information through MyUW.
* Check out the Scams web page and awareness postcard for students and share them with other members of the UW community.
* Be cautious about clicking links in email, even from someone you know.
* Use strong passwords and protect your UW NetID credentials.
* If you’ve been a victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement, such as UW Police.
* Report suspected email scams to security(at)uw.edu.

RESOURCES
CISO: Scams web page
CISO: Phishing Examples
FTC: Let’s Talk About Coronavirus Scams
FTC: Common Scams

Sum22 C21 Internship Bootcamp – Apply by 6/27

UW C21 Internship Bootcamp
Apply ASAP! Deadline: Mon, June 27, 2022

How can you boost your career skills? How do you talk about professional strengths in an interview? Want to set yourself apart from other applicants for internships and jobs? 

C21 Internship Bootcamp is a FREE remote, immersive 3-week training program (10 hours per week) where intern trainees will have the opportunity to work on professional projects in gesture.
Only students in the College of Arts & Sciences are eligible (including AMath & CFRM majors!)
Summer 2022 Dates:  July 25 – August 12

They added capacity for summer…but early applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so be sure to apply as soon as possible!

The most important skills are learned through challenge and failure. This is why we created Internship Bootcamp designed to help College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and to provide:
– professional environment with safety to fail
– personalized feedback
– experience working under a manager and having work responsibilities
– shift in mindset from school to professional
– stories to speak about in interviews or add to your resume

Questions?  Please contact gesture@uw.edu 

~ To learn more and APPLY NOW ~

**gesture is the intern-powered training start-up within UW’s C21 that drives all of its career programming. Everything you see from Internship Bootcamp to C21@Microsoft and @Amazon Externships is done by work from our gesture interns.

Can I become a gesture intern?
Yes! gesture interns are part of the C21 Internship Program. Students who have completed Internship Bootcamp and are interested in developing their professional experience further can apply and if selected, join gesture as a real intern. Interns can apply Bootcamp skills and take on new challenges in:
– marketing and outreach
– data resources and management
– program operations
– people and culture

UW Tri-Campus Job & Internship Fair on 6/23

UW Tri-Campus Job & Internship Fair – Virtual via Handshake
Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 1:00-3:30 pm PDT

The Job & Internship Fair will take place virtually via Handshake and will give all UW students and alumni an opportunity to network with employer representatives (via video/chat 1:1 and group sessions).

All registered employers are actively recruiting UW students and alumni for full-time, part-time, internship and seasonal opportunities.  Preview the list of employers signed up!  All majors are welcome to register and participate.

** Registration opens Thursday, June 2.  Sessions are first come, first serve, and employer schedules change daily.  Student/alumni registrants are encouraged to revisit the schedule frequently.

– Plus, a Virtual Career Fair 101 Workshop on Thursday, June 2 hosted by the Career & Internship Center!  Register now for the workshop to optimize your career fair experience.

Questions? Contact cicevents(at)uw.edu

New UW Student Employment Website Launched

New Website on STUDENT EMPLOYMENT from UW Human Resources

On this newly launched UW site, students can find information on the different types of jobs available to them, time off and workplace policies, and search for employee resources that may benefit them most.

• Finding Student Employment 
• Resources for Student Employees

Consider Taking AMATH Required Courses in SUM22

Summer 2022 AMATH Courses Still Open (in-person/online)

Did you know?  All AMATH and CFRM majors require AMATH 351/352/353 which are offered this Summer in-person on campus AND online (lectures recorded and no on-campus participation required).   Register today!
Plus, AMATH 383 is an elective for AMATH majors, and Summer is an excellent time to take it.

Note:  for Autumn 2022, all AMath Dept. courses are currently planned to be in-person only.

Scholarships & Fellowships for Grad School Funding

Need Funding for Grad School?
Meet with an advisor at the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards…and apply for these opportunities in June:

**Churchill Scholarship:  APPLY BY Tuesday, June 21 for UW nomination!
– Funding for 1 year at Cambridge for those preparing for careers in research
– Provides funding to U.S. students for a year of Master’s study at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College. Open to rising seniors and alums who graduated within the last year who are interested in either taking classes or engaging in research at Cambridge in 2023-24.
– Covers all university and college fees, a living allowance, travel allowance, and possibility of additional research funding.
– UW nomination required to apply. Apply for UW nomination to the Churchill Scholarship (and several other similar scholarships supporting UK studies) by June 21! 

**Quad Fellowships:  APPLY BY Thursday, June 30!
– $50,000 in grad school funding for those seeking to become science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors
– A new scholarship supporting 100 exceptional U.S., Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in STEM fields to study in the U.S.
– One-time award of $50,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses.
– Eligible applicants include those who will receive a bachelor’s degree by at least August 2023 and plan to start grad studies in fall 2023.

Many other scholarships are out now! Robin Chang, Director of the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, is available to answer questions and meet with students and alumni who are interested in exploring their options!

Email robinc(at)uw.edu or schedule an appointment with a scholarship advisor.

UW Electrical & Computer Engineering BS-MS Program Info Sessions

Interested in a Double Degree with AMath or CFRM?  Is the UW Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s Combined BS-MS program the right choice for you?

UW ECE’s BS-MS program is open to current UW Juniors in STEM disciplines with a minimum 3.7 GPA.

Info Session 1:  Monday, May 23 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Held via Zoom. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/3vk65hnj

Info Session 2:  Thursday, May 26 from 11:00 am – noon
Held via Zoom. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/55wb9cfz

UW Counseling Center Workshops: 4/21 & 4/28

UW Counseling Center Workshops
Coping with Uncertainty : April 21 & Feeling Rusty…Socially? : April 28

 

 

Coping With Uncertainty: Thurs, April 21, 3:30-4:30 pm PDT
Feeling down, frustrated, stressed, fearful, or on edge about COVID-19 or life in general?  Join UW Counseling Center’s Scott Shiebler, PhD to learn about different strategies to manage how you are feeling and learn about resources on campus.

Feeling Rusty…Socially?: Thurs, April 28, 3-4 pm PDT
Find it harder to meet friends or connect with others? Feeling awkward about meeting up? Our realities have changed since COVID-19 and so have we! Join UW Counseling Center Licensed Psychologist Charisse Williams, PhD to talk about resocializing and tips on engaging with others.

New Counseling Center Workshops & Groups for Students

UW Counseling Center Offers New Workshops & Groups
in Spring 2022

Social anxiety and isolation are common issues, and the UW Counseling Center is hoping to help address these struggles in multiple ways. Find a group that works for you.

CONNECTING MINDFULLY WITH NATURE Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing is the Japanese practice of seeking a deep and meditative connection with nature. There are many well-researched mental and physical health benefits to getting outside and immersing in nature, and our campus offers many beautiful and tranquil outdoor spaces for mindful relaxation! Please join us for an experiential workshop that will teach you a little about mindful connection to nature, and an opportunity to engage in this practice and connect with others in the process.Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: Wooded locations on campus Dates: 4/19, 5/10 and 5/31 Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW and Jon Weber, Psy.D. To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more

TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAME GROUP This group is built on a tradition of tabletop gaming as therapy. This alternative format group therapy will allow participants to build a tabletop character with their individual presenting concerns in mind. Participants will role play their characters in a fantasy setting to develop strategies to cope with social anxiety, practice using social skills, and address other mental health concerns brought to the table by the group. No previous gaming experience necessary.Time: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Online Start date: 4/5 Facilitators: Jamie Welch, PhD and Dottie Gill, MS To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more

BETWEEN CULTURES: HEALING FROM NOT BELONGING For those who live in the borderlands between two or more cultures, being of both while also experiencing a sense of not belonging to either or any of them.Time: Mondays, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Online Duration: Ongoing Focus: Students who are multiracial and/or multicultural Facilitator: Ricardo Hildago, LMHC and Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more

INTERNATIONAL PRIDE International Pride is a confidential, safe space that centers queer, questioning, trans, bi, non-binary, and gender non-conforming (self-defined) international student experiences. This supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process everything and anything related to culture, nationality, sexuality, and gender. Ask questions, find support, and grow.Time: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: Online Start Date: 3/31 Focus: Students who are from outside the US Facilitator: Tomomi Ito, LMHC To register: Email intpride@uw.edu

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS Understanding Self and Others (USO) group will provide a safe space to learn and practice effective interpersonal skills, to become more comfortable having conversations and social interactions with others, to learn how to develop more satisfying relationships, and to practice introspection and acceptance of self. We will seek to develop insights about personal patterns through giving and receiving support and honest feedback, and by discussing and exploring interpersonal challenges and concerns.Time: Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Online Start date: 4/14 Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more

BEGINNING MINDFULNESS (Mindfulness 101) An 8 week practice and discussion oriented group that helps people calm and soothe their nervous systems, looking at different aspects of mindfulness, and sharing thoughts about the practice. We look at groundedness, loving kindness, self compassion, gratitude, and dealing with difficult emotions. Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Online Start date: Beginning of each quarter Duration: Eight weeks Facilitator: Treg Isaacson, LMHC To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more

Let’s Talk:

– Drop-in virtually: 2-4pm Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays
– If you are looking for off-campus resources, drop in virtually: Mondays 1–2:30pm and Fridays 2:30-3:30pm
– If the above times do not work, you can schedule a 20-minute Let’s Talk appointment via the Counseling Center student portal.

C21 Internship Bootcamp Training – Apply by 4/04

UW C21 Internship Bootcamp – Final Call for Applications
Deadline: Mon, April 4, 2022 at 11:59 PM (PDT)

How can you boost your career skills? How do you talk about professional strengths in an interview? Want to set yourself apart from other applicants for internships and jobs? 

C21 Internship Bootcamp is a FREE remote, immersive 3-week training program (10 hours per week) where intern trainees will have the opportunity to work on professional projects in gesture.
Only students in the College of Arts & Sciences are eligible (including AMath & CFRM majors!)
SPRING 2022 DATES:  April 11 – April 29

The most important skills are learned through challenge and failure. This is why we created Internship Bootcamp designed to help College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and to provide:
– professional environment with safety to fail
– personalized feedback
– experience working under a manager and having work responsibilities
– shift in mindset from school to professional
– stories to speak about in interviews or add to your resume

Questions?  Please contact gesture@uw.edu 

~ To learn more and APPLY NOW ~

**gesture is the intern-powered training start-up within UW’s C21 that drives all of its career programming. Everything you see from Internship Bootcamp to C21@Microsoft and @Amazon Externships is done by work from our gesture interns.

Can I become a gesture intern?
Yes! gesture interns are part of the C21 Internship Program. Students who have completed Internship Bootcamp and are interested in developing their professional experience further can apply and if selected, join gesture as a real intern. Interns can apply Bootcamp skills and take on new challenges in:
– marketing and outreach
– data resources and management
– program operations
– people and culture

Scholarship Workshops & Info Sessions in April 2022

UW Office of Merit Scholarships April 2022 Sessions
to Find & Apply for Scholarships

HONE YOUR STRATEGY

Getting Started with Undergraduate Scholarships:  Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals and bringing your strengths into application materials. We’ll also talk about how to write for your audience and think like a funder.
– Wednesday, April 6 | 5 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Scholarship Strategies for 1^st,  2^nd & 3^rd Year Students:  Get started on your scholarship search and application process by finding out what it takes to become a competitive candidate. We’ll share upcoming opportunities and ideas!
– Tuesday, April 12 | 4 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Intro to Global Fellowships:  Dive into the world of scholarships with us! There’s something for everyone in this session. We’ll split into breakout rooms so that you can learn about funded opportunities to study, research, and teach abroad.
– Wednesday, April 13 | 4:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

PREPARE TO WRITE

Personal Statement Writing Workshop:  Learn tools, gain insights, and practice writing strategies. Be ready to participate in a few writing exercises to help you get started. Writers at any stage in their process are welcome to attend!
– Thursday, April 7 | 4:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Get Your Ideas Flowing: Essays & CVs:  Ready to work on a scholarship, grad school, or any other application but don’t know where to start? Join a fellowships advisor to talk about what the selection committees are really looking for and get a few ideas on paper. We’ll talk about how to make essays and activity descriptions stand out and give you a few tips to help get you started.
– Tuesday, April 19 | 5 p.m. | Join on Zoom >
– Thursday, May 5 | 12 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

CONNECT WITH AN ADVISER

Make an appointment: Meet with an advisor and get feedback on your scholarship essays, talk through your ideas, or to talk about a specific scholarship or opportunity.

UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair on 4/13

UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair
Wed, APRIL 13 from 12:30-4:00 pm PDT
via Handshake – REGISTER here

The UW Seattle Spring Job & Internship Fair will give students an exciting opportunity to network with dozens of employer representatives (via video/chat 1:1 and group sessions), who are all looking to recruit UW Seattle students and alumni for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities within their organization.
– Preview the list of over 70 employers! All majors are welcome to attend.

~ Registration opens Wed, March 30! Sessions are first come, first serve.

* SPRING ALUMNI PANEL DISCUSSIONS *
Sustainability: Tues, April 5 from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Interested in a career within the sustainability industry? REGISTER to hear from UW alumni and learn more about their impact on sustainability within their organizational roles.

Huskies in Population Health: Thurs, April 28 from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Effectively addressing the factors that impact how long and how well we live requires a concerted, collaborative effort across a range of disciplines and sectors. This panel will explore the career pathways taken by several UW alumni as they seek to improve health and well-being in the broad field of population health. REGISTER to hear from UW alumni and learn more about their path and impact within the population health industry.

Applied Math Dept Career Panel Event – Register now for 4/07

Applied Math Department Career Panel Event
for Undergraduate Majors: April 7 from 2:30-4pm PDT

Join us live on Zoom to meet professionals currently working in fields of applied mathematics or computational finance.  Learn about the wide array of career paths available to you, and take advantage of this networking opportunity with industry contacts. All featured speakers are alumni of UW AMath or CFRM programs!
* In addition, Dan Poux, Career Coach from the UW Career & Internship Center, will join us to identify helpful resources available to you on campus and virtually.
Bring your curiosity and questions!

– REGISTER now for the event!
Zoom link will be shared at top of your registration confirmation email.

PANEL SPEAKERS (not in order)
Ryan Johnson, Associate Data Scientist at Chewy
Ben Lansdell, Data Scientist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
David Leen, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix
Aaron Payne, Investment Engineer at Parametric
Natalie Sheils, Director of Healthcare Economics at Optum
Niket Thakkar, Research Scientist at the Institute for Disease Modeling

Ryan Johnson (he/him) graduated from Santa Clara University in 2018 with a dual major in Mathematics and Computer Science (with an emphasis in Data Science). After that, he moved back home to Seattle and completed his master’s degree in CFRM at UW. The summer before he graduated, Ryan worked as an Analytics Intern in Bellevue at The Energy Authority doing electrical demand forecasting. After graduation, he was offered a full-time role as Data Scientist, continuing his work on both short- and long-term load forecasting. In early 2022, he accepted an offer as Data Scientist within Chewy’s supply chain division doing demand planning and proprietary brand forecasting. He and his fiancé look forward to hiking in the Seattle area this summer.

Ben Lansdell (he/him) works as a data scientist in the department of Developmental Neurobiology at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He works on a range of computer vision and machine learning problems in collaboration with the research labs at St Jude. Previously he was a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania, studying intersections of biological and artificial learning in neural networks, and before then completed his doctoral studies in Applied Mathematics at UW, focused on computational neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces.

David Leen (he/him) is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, working on the data platform and building tools for data scientists. Previously David was a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon (when it was still known as an online bookstore and AWS (Amazon Web Services) was the sound you made when you saw cute pictures of puppies). At AWS he led the development and launch of the SageMaker machine learning platform and the Comprehend natural language processing service. David was in the Applied Math PhD program at UW but dropped out to join Amazon.

Aaron Payne (he/him) is an Investment Engineer in the Equity Investment Strategy department at Parametric. He is responsible for designing custom client investment mandates, creating quantitative tools, and producing analysis for Parametric investment strategies. Aaron joined Parametric in 2018 and has held roles in Investment Research and Strategy. He earned a BA in mathematics from the University of Colorado, a MS in CFRM from UW, and is pursuing his CFA charter as a Level III candidate.

Natalie Sheils (she/her) is currently a director of healthcare economics and product analytics at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group and spent the last few years at Optum Labs as a research scientist focused on AI and computational tools for healthcare. Prior to beginning a career in healthcare research, Natalie earned her PhD in Applied Mathematics from UW and did a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota School of Mathematics. Natalie has always maintained interest in policy, especially as it relates to science and served as an early career fellow for the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Committee on Science Policy in 2018 and 2019. Currently, she is serving a three-year term as a voting member on the American Mathematics Society (AMS) Committee on Science Policy.

Niket Thakkar (he/him) is a research scientist at the Institute for Disease Modeling, working with a variety of partners in support of measles eradication and Washington state’s COVID-19 situational awareness. Niket uses mathematical and statistical modeling techniques to understand where better disease surveillance is needed, how best to structure immunization campaigns, and other epidemiology questions. Niket is interested in mathematical modeling and statistics applied to all kinds of problems.

QUESTIONS? Contact amathadv (at) uw.edu

Connect with UW Alumni through Huskies@Work – Apply by 4/17

Register by Sunday, April 17 for participation in the Spring 2022 session of Huskies@Work: Conversations begin in May!

Connect with alumni for a one-time career conversation.  Find knowledge and inspiration, learn how Huskies landed where they are, and see what it takes to get where you want to go with Huskies@Work!  Students will be matched with alumni volunteers based on their fields, interests and experience. Connect online, in person or by phone — whatever works.
– Frequently Asked Questions about Huskies@Work
– Resources & Tips for Creating a Successful Virtual Connection

Already participated? Sign up again and explore different career paths! There is no limit to the number of times you can participate.

Questions? Contact asengage(at)uw.edu

On-Campus Jobs, Scholarships, Internships from UAA

Paid Experience in Your Area of Interest through On-Campus Opportunities
“More than money:
Scholarships, jobs, internships map to students’ interests”

Searching for a job on campus? How about an internship? A scholarship or research opportunity? Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) has identified helpful resources for UW undergraduate students, all in one place! Check out your options here!

– Descriptions are provided for each on-campus opportunity, along with first-hand accounts of what the experience was like, from current UW students.
– These opportunities are available to students from all majors.
– Through these on-campus roles, find and learn about: professional mentorship, civic responsibility, leadership development, independence, problem-solving skills, flexibility, communication and equity training.
– Build your professional network through participation in these experiences.

– F-1 international students should review the ISS Guidelines for On-Campus Employment.

– Handshake and the Career & Internship Center are other great places to search for on-campus positions.
– Work on updating your resume and preparing for an upcoming interview with these checklists and webinars from the Career & Internship Center. 

Resistance Through Resilience Event on 3/15

Resistance Through Resilience Speaker Series: Bonnie Duran
March 15, 2022 from 6-7 pm PT
REGISTER for the event

The UW Resilience Lab in collaboration with the Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity, brings the Resistance Through Resilience program, focusing on on the application of mindfulness and compassion-based practices to interrupt racism.
In the second installment of the series, public health researcher and Buddhist mindfulness teacher Dr. Bonnie Duran discusses the important community health implications of contemplative practice. With grounding in trauma-informed and systemic perspectives, this talk will explore the avenues for public health practice that empower and reinforce resilient communities.

** See previous speaker videos on the Resistance Through Resilience page.

UW Alumni Reunion Scholarships – Apply by 4/21

UW Alumni Reunion Scholarships Awards ($1000-2000)
~ APPLICATIONS DUE April 21 ~

REQUIREMENTS
– Current UW undergraduate students (any campus) full-time enrolled during 2021-2022 (graduating seniors are eligible if full-time enrolled in spring 2022);
– 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, OR have already been admitted into your major;
– Actively involved in either extracurricular/experiential learning activities and/or working full or part-time in addition to being a full-time enrolled student (experiential learning activities include research, study abroad, community engagement, volunteering, and other activities that provide opportunities to learn outside the classroom);
– Be able to articulate academic and/or professional goals.

Tips from previous awardees and learn more about each award:
– “Class of 1954” Scholarship
– “Class of 1957” Scholarship
– “Class of 1962” Scholarship
– UW 50^th Reunion Student Assistance Fund

Questions? Contact UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, scholarq(at)uw.edu

~ Check out OMSFA database for additional scholarship opportunities! ~

Disability Allyship Workshop & Resources for Aspiring Allies

Disability Allyship Workshop Recording from 1/25/22

Watch the recording and then review the Resources for Aspiring Allies of the Deaf/Disability Communities: Suggested UW classes, UW organizations, checklists, events, TED Talks, How To guides, resources for students and teaching staff.

• ASUW Student Disability Commission website
• How to Create an Accessible Event

It is the policy of the University to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Please see the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) website for more information.
** Accommodation request deadline for Spring 2022: February 14 by 5pm PST

“Securing Internships During Covid” SEBA Event on 2/08

SECURING INTERNSHIPS DURING COVID
The Wheres and Hows with Tips and Tricks
SEBA Hosts:  Tues, Feb 8, 2022 from 5:00-6:00 pm PT in HUB 145

This in-person SEBA event is geared toward all UW students interested in learning more about how to secure an internship with tips and tricks provided by Gail Cornelius, the Director of the College of Engineering Career Center.  With over 17 years of engineering and human resource experience at Boeing, Gail now works to develop the career of students through resume review, interview practice, job search help, and much more.
– Open to all UW students!
– Packaged food will be provided.

~ RSVP for this in-person event! ~

“Ace the Data Science Interview” Talk – RSVP for 1/24

“Ace the Data Science Interview” Talk with Nick Singh
Mon, January 24 at 6:00 pm PST

Want to ace your upcoming Data Science job interview? Join the MS in Data Science and Nick Singh, author of the best-selling book “Ace the Data Science Interview,” to learn how to solve SQL, probability, ML, coding and case interview questions asked by FAANG, tech startups, and Wall Street (201 real interview questions in the book!). Nick will also share the contrarian job hunting tips that led him to work at Facebook, Google, and a ML startup. 

~ RSVP here to attend! Zoom link will be sent on 1/24 @noon ~

~ What’s inside this 301 page book? ~
– 201 real Data Science interview questions asked by Facebook, Google, Amazon, Netflix, Stripe, Two Sigma, Citadel and more, with detailed step-by-step solutions
– Questions cover the most frequently-tested topics in data interviews: Probability, Statistics, Machine Learning, SQL & Database Design, Coding (Python), Product Analytics, and A/B Testing
– Each chapter has a brief crash-course on the most important concepts and formulas to review
– Learn how to solve open-ended case study questions that combine product-sense, business intuition, and statistical modelling skills, and practice with case interviews from Airbnb, Instagram, & Accenture
– Learn how to break into Data Science, with tips on crafting your resume, creating kick-ass portfolio projects, sending networking cold emails, and better telling your story during behavioral interviews

Job Market Insights Tool

Job Market Insights Tool from UW Career & Internship Center

Access all the Job Market Insights, real life employment data to help inform your career decision making, or search within a particular Interest range (see example below).

1) On the Career & Internship Center page, choose an Interest Community from the “Interest & Identity Resources” drop-down menu.  Example: Choose “Tech/Data/Gaming.”
2) Choose Job Market Insights from tan box at mid-page.
3) Select an Industry you’re interested in. Example: Choose “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.”
4) Select an Occupation. Example: Choose “Mathematician.”
5) Use this info in your job searches (via Handshake!) and on your resume:
– Their list of Top Employers and Job Titles can help identify where to look for positions and what keywords to search.
– Technical Skills will help identify which skills to acquire or refresh.
– Soft Skills may give you ideas for how to work these skills into your resume based on your experiences. Same goes for Core Tasks under the Occupation Description tab.
– Annual Earnings will provide a graph (below) for a general idea of what you may expect.

HEY!  While you’re on that particular Interest Community page, scroll up/down to view Student Stories, Featured Classes (from LinkedIn Learning), Featured Videos, Featured Resources, and Career & Industry Guides.

P.S. You can follow that Interest Community to get alerts about new content posted.

The “BIG Jobs Guide” Resource for Mathematical Scientists in BIG Careers

Thinking about jobs after graduation, or summer internships?  Great!

The BIG Math Network brings us “The BIG Jobs Guide: Business, Industry, and Government Careers for Mathematical Scientist, Statisticians, and Operational Researchers” ($15 price for students).

The Guide helps job seekers in mathematics, statistics, and operations research to explore opportunities in business, industry, and government (BIG), at every stage of their career.  This guide can help in landing an internship, getting your first job, or transitioning to a new one. The BIG Math Network is sponsored by American Statistical Association (ASA), American Mathematical Society (AMS), INFORMS, Mathematical Association of America (MAA), and SIAM.

C21 Internship Bootcamp Training – Apply by 1/10!

C21 Internship Bootcamp – Final Call for Applications
Deadline: Mon, January 10 at 5:00 PM (PST)

Looking to get your career skills boosted? Need to be able to talk about professional strengths in a setting outside of the classroom? Want to set yourself apart from other applicants for internships and jobs? Interested in exclusive internship opportunities?

C21 Internship Bootcamp is a FREE remote, immersive 3-week training program (10 hours per week) where intern trainees will have the opportunity to work on professional projects in gesture.
Only students in the College of Arts & Sciences are eligible (including AMath & CFRM majors!)
2022 DATES:  January 24 – February 11

The most important skills are learned through challenge and failure. This is why we created Internship Bootcamp designed to help College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and to provide:
– professional environment with safety to fail
– personalized feedback
– experience working under a manager and having work responsibilities
– shift in mindset from school to professional
– stories to speak about in interviews or add to your resume

Questions?  Please contact gesture@uw.edu 

~ To learn more and APPLY NOW ~

**gesture is the intern-powered training start-up within UW’s C21 that drives all of its career programming. Everything you see from Internship Bootcamp to C21@Microsoft and @Amazon Externships is done by work from our gesture interns.

Can I become a gesture intern?
Yes! gesture interns are part of the C21 Internship Program. Students who have completed Internship Bootcamp and are interested in developing their professional experience further can apply and if selected, join gesture as a real intern. Interns can apply Bootcamp skills and take on new challenges in:
– marketing and outreach
– data resources and management
– program operations
– people and culture

OMSFA Upcoming Workshops & Scholarships Database

The UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (OMSFA) wants to help you find and apply for the scholarships that fit your skills and experiences.
~ Search their DATABASE and set up an advising appointment today.

– WORKSHOPS –

Getting Started on your Scholarship Search:  Wed, January 12 | 5:00 p.m.
Learn about searching for scholarships that fit your interests and goals and bringing your strengths into application materials. How to write for your audience and think like a funder.

Scholarship Searching for 2nd and 3rd year Students:  Wed, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.
Find out what it takes to become a competitive candidate and how to highlight those qualities in an app. Upcoming opportunities and ideas for the future — including funding for graduate school, to go abroad, and more!

Polishing your Application: an Interactive Workshop:  Thu, January 20 | 5:00 p.m.
After working on an application for weeks or months, it can be scary to finally turn it in. Join us for an interactive workshop about the art of feedback, revising and polishing your application, and how to know when you’re done. We’ll go over strategies together and then take 20-30 minutes to meet with peers in small groups and swap feedback on whatever you’re working on right now.

– UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS –

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS):  Apply by March 2
Up to $22,500 for tuition, housing, and fees for students studying STEM or healthcare-related fields. Open to first- and second-year students who are WA residents with financial need, regardless of citizenship status.

Mary Gates Leadership and Research Scholarships:  Apply by January 25 (Leadership) or February 1, 2022 (Research)
$5000 awarded over two quarters for students engaged in an ongoing leadership project or academic research at UW. Open to students of all years and citizenship statuses!

Spence Transfer Scholarship:  Apply by February 16
$1,000 to UW Seattle students who recently transferred from a WA state community college. It is open to Washington residents, including those with permanent residency status and undocumented students who completed a WASFA.

– SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES –

Fulbright UK Summer:  Apply by February 21
FREE 3-4 week academic summer programs in the UK. Choose to live and study in Wales, Glasgow, London or Bristol, each with a different thematic focus.

What do Grad Schools Look for in a Personal Statement?

~ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON WRITING ABOUT YOURSELF
AND FINDING A MENTOR ~

Takeaways from What’s in a Good Personal Statement?

– Tell a story of overcoming obstacles:  Describe a time when your performance didn’t match your desired outcome, followed by how you were able to work hard to overcome the perceived “failure.” This grit and determination will help you persevere through challenges in grad school.
– Describe your motivation:  Share a story of when your curiosity motivated you to seek information and learn more about a topic. This skill will drive your engagement in grad school.
– Highlight research experience:  Emphasize aspects of past projects that were engaging and led you to pursue your chosen field for grad school. If you don’t have formal research experience, explain what you’ve learned from jobs, lab-based projects, and volunteering.
– Give context to grades:  Highlight overcoming a difficult topic that you worked hard to understand, acknowledge consistently high performance in coursework, or show increasing aptitude over time.
– Be authentic:  Write genuinely and with authenticity. Present your approach to work and challenges that may arise in a truthful way.

Takeaways from What Do Grad School Advisors Look For?

** In this sense, “advisors” refers to faculty advisors/mentors/supervisors.  
– Most faculty want to see:  Students who demonstrate determination and ability to take on challenges in (or outside) the field of study; ability to write well and assemble ideas into coherent thoughts.
– Some faculty place importance on:  Strong grades in relevant coursework; student’s work style demonstrated by undergrad research experience or job/life experiences.
– Mention specific faculty/mentors in your personal statement:  After reaching out to and getting responses from potential mentors, ask what traits, abilities, or background they are specifically looking for in their grad students.
– Undergrad research:  Reach out to faculty to inquire about research opportunities while you’re still an undergrad. Any exposure to the field of study (internships, fieldwork) is beneficial, and it helps if you’re able to work with the mentor before applying to grad school!
– Letters of reference:  Strong letters of reference with clear examples of your work or how you overcame a challenge could push your application over the edge into acceptance.

Takeaways from A Retrospective on Grad Applications

– Reach out: to previous mentors, potential mentors, current & past grad students, and grad program advisors. Get different perspectives on grad programs, research, and the application process.
– Highlight non-academic experiences:  As well as education and research experience. Non-traditional pathways are great too!
– Values  and contributions:  Describe how your research interests can contribute to the grad program and how the program’s values align with yours. Grad programs are NOT only looking for one kind of person, and everyone in the program is NOT exactly the same, but explain how this program will help you accomplish your goals and how your contributions will help solve big picture questions.
– Prepare early! Late spring or early summer. Write up a draft personal statement and get others to look over it as soon as possible.

Applied Math Dept Research Panel Event – Register now for 1/25

Applied Math Department Research Panel Event
for Undergraduate Majors

Join us live on Zoom to hear what research projects are being conducted in the Applied Math Department, in various research groups of Applied Mathematics and Computational Finance and Risk Management (CFRM).  Four different speakers will be featured.
Bring your curiosity and questions!

– REGISTER now for the event!  (Zoom link will be shared at top of your registration confirmation email.)

Kevin Lu
– Fields of Interest: Financial Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Modeling

Zach Nicolaou
–  Fields of Interest: Dynamical Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing

Amin Rahman
– Fields of Interest: Cancer Modeling, Dynamical Systems, Mathematical Biology, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Physical Applied Mathematics

Jeremy Upsal
– Fields of Interest: Applied Mathematics, Complex Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures, Partial Differential Equations, Perturbation Methods

QUESTIONS? Contact amathadv (at) uw.edu

Apply for Unite UW as Facilitator or Participant – Due 12/01 & 12/15

Winter can be a tough time in Seattle.  Want to make friends and build a support network on campus?  Join Unite UW for a fun, meaningful, and transformative experience!

Unite UW connects domestic and international students at the UW through a unique seven-week program.  Each Unite UW section has 30 participants who are paired up (domestic-international) for weekly cultural bonding activities.  Small groups of pairs, led by a facilitator, will meet outside the program to encourage further cultural exchange.  This FREE program is offered every quarter in the academic year, and is not credit bearing.

—> Applications for Winter 2022: An in-person program is planned, though the public health situation is being monitored and the program will adhere to all university and public guidelines.  Program runs Jan 12 – Feb 23, 2022.

Do you see yourself as a leader and enjoy leading small groups, have a passion for relationship building, and like to initiate activities?  Apply to be a Unite UW facilitator!

~ Winter Facilitator Applications DUE Wed, December 1 at 11:59pm PT ~
~ Winter Participant Applications DUE Wed, December 15 at 11:59pm PT ~

UW Data Science Showcase – 11/18

The Data Science Minor Hosting a Data Science Showcase
~ Thurs, November 18 from 3-6 pm in Alder Commons~

The event is open to all students and staff across all 3 campuses.  This is a great way to learn more about the data science research and coursework available across campus! ** Check out the detailed agenda or visit Data Science Advising, located in UAA Advising, Mary Gates Hall 141.

Questions? Contact dataminor@uw.edu

AMATH/CFRM Grad Programs Info Session for UW Undergrads – 11/16

Are you a current UW undergrad?  Join grad advisors Sarah Riley (CFRM) and Lauren Lederer (Amath) to watch a brief presentation regarding applying to our UW graduate programs.   We will talk a little about the programs, the admissions process, and take questions.

Tue, November 16 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm:  Join via ZOOM here

** Recommended preparation:
Amath Grad Programs | Admissions
CFRM Grad Programs | Admissions
FAQs

Foster Business Minor Info Session – 11/17

New Business Minor VIRTUAL Info Session
Wed, November 17 at 3:30 PM
https://washington.zoom.us/j/96765381186

– New minor effective Autumn 2021
– Review of minor requirements and how to declare the open minor (contact your major advisor!)
– Info about the Business Badge for Life and Sports Business Badge
**NOT covering info about Foster Standard Admission process to the major or discussing admission decisions
– Foster created five core business courses (delivered virtually) designed for non-business majors

Note for students applying to the Business Major: The courses in the minor cannot replace the prereqs to apply to the Foster School major and cannot replace degree requirements in the major.  These courses are specifically designed and only appropriate for non-business majors pursuing the Business Minor (some courses also apply to the Entrepreneurship Minor and Professional Sales Program).

Questions?  Contact Foster advisor Susan Sherbak at bizminor@uw.edu

“STEM Grad School 101” Video from UW STEM Disciplines

STEM Grad School 101

Check out this great presentation about grad school in a STEM discipline, with a panel of professors, advisers, and current grad students!
The event was made possible through collaboration by the UW Molecular Engineering & Science Institute, UW Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept, and UW Biomedical Diversity Community.

– Definitions/Jargon
– Distinction between Master’s vs. PhD
– What does a grad student actually do?
– Advocate for yourself
– Overcome impostor syndrome

BIPOC Mental Health Resources for Students

BIPOC Mental Health Resources & Tips on Finding a Culturally Competent Therapist

– Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM), a wellness nonprofit that trains people to respond to mental health crises, has an online directory with a variety of Black practitioners including therapists, yoga instructors, doulas and mediators.

– Hurdle does not select providers based on the color of their skin. The company vets its therapists and also trains them using a cultural competence curriculum.

Tips on finding a culturally competent therapist:

– First, make sure that your therapist is licensed and in good standing with their licensing board. If you were researching a psychologist, for example, you would start by looking them up on the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
– After you’ve located someone promising, ask for a free “get to know you” session where you can interview the therapist about treatments and cultural competence.
—>ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
●  What is your approach to treating my issue?
●  Do you use an evidence-based treatment?  If so, what is it called?
●  How often do you work with people of color?
●  What challenges have you faced in providing services to people of color and how have you addressed them?

When you start seeing someone, the National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends asking yourself these questions:

●  Did my provider communicate effectively with me?
●  Is my provider willing to integrate my beliefs, practices, identity and cultural background into my treatment plan?
●  Was I treated with respect and dignity?
●  Do I feel like my provider understands and relates well with me?
If you can answer yes to each of these questions, you’re off to a great start.
#MentalHealthMatters

UW Putnam Prep & Problem Solving Sessions

If you love problem solving and have ever thought about doing the Putnam Competition, join the UW Putnam Prep & Problem Solving sessions!

Mathematics Faculty will meet with students weekly
~ Mondays 6-8 pm in LOEW 201 ~

– Learn problem solving skills in: Combinatorics, Number Theory, Geometry & Trigonometry, Sequences & Series, Functional Relations, Algebra

– Schedule for this year: https://tinyurl.com/uwputnam
– MATH 342 The Art of Problem Solving
– Putnam Competition Date: Sat, December 4

Questions? Contact Prof. Julia Pevtsova (julia@math.washington.edu) or Prof. Jonah Ostroff (ostroff@uw.edu)

Virtual Scholarship Strategy & Writing Workshops

Join the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards to learn about searching for scholarships, write for your audience, and apply competitively! Plus, hear from other applicants and alumni.

Getting Started with Undergraduate Scholarships

• Tue, Oct 26 | 12:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Scholarship Strategies for 2^nd & 3^rd Year Students

• Thu, Oct 14 | 12:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Getting Started with Scholarships for Transfer Students

• Mon, Oct 18 | 4 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Personal Statement Writing Workshop

• Wed, Oct 20 | 4:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

CV & Resume Workshop: Highlight Your Experiences & Engagement

• Thu, Oct 21 |4:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Secret to Statement Writing: Add detail & context

• Tue, Oct 26 | 4:00 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session:
$7,500 for STEM Sophomores or Juniors

• Tue, Oct 12 | 4:30 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Boren Awards & Critical Language Scholarships Info Session: $25,000 to study critical language abroad

• Tue, Oct 17 | 4 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Undergrad Scholarships for Leadership & Service Info Session

• Wed, Oct 13 | 4:00 p.m. | Join on Zoom >

Undergraduate Scholarship Applicant Panel Discussion:
Panelists reflect on strategies, process, and tips

• Thu, Oct 28 | 5:00 p.m. | Register to attend online >

Free Virtual GEM GRAD (Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees) Event – 10/30

Virtual GEM GRAD Lab

Saturday, October 30 from 8:45 am – 2:00 pm PST
REGISTER HERE

The GEM GRAD (Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees) Lab helps to demystify the process of applying for and identifying funding for graduate degrees in STEM during a highly interactive one-day event.

• Find out what to expect from a STEM graduate program
• Learn how to apply to graduate school
• Discover funding opportunities

FREE TO ATTEND and open to all undergrads considering pursuing a graduate degree in a STEM discipline. URM students are particularly encouraged to attend and learn more about the GEM Fellowship, a graduate funding opportunity for qualified URM candidates.

GEM GRAD Labs are sponsored by the National GEM Consortium which also supports the GEM Fellowship program. GEM’s goal is to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in graduate programs in engineering and science.

Questions? Contact info@gemfellowship.org

Private Space for Virtual Interviews Offered by Career & Internship Center

Need a quiet, private space for an upcoming virtual interview?  The UW Career & Internship Center (134 Mary Gates Hall) offers rooms to students.

~ Monday – Friday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm ~
Rooms include: Table, chair, whiteboard, electrical outlet

** Schedule your space at least 2 business days in advance **

Phi Sigma Rho Recruitment – STEM/Engineering Sorority

Phi Sigma Rho Upcoming Info Sessions During Dawg Daze

Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority of women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in engineering and STEM.  They emphasize friendship, scholarship, and encouragement, and provide a supportive community for students who are typically underrepresented in STEM fields.  Their members reach the highest standard of integrity, strive for academic excellence, and build friendships that last a lifetime.  If you would like to learn more of what the community is all about, attend an information session during Dawg Daze —  you’ll find answers to your questions and get to meet some members!

** To receive the most up to date information about recruitment events, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/EgBdxwwnHiH3UaTq8

Info Session 1:  Tues, 9/28/2021, 11am-12pm, NAN 181 (in-person)
Info Session 2:  Thurs, 9/30/2021, 5pm-6pm (remote: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96891662071 )

Questions?  Contact Valerie Adams

UW Libraries Undergrad Student Success Team is Ready to Help

The UW Libraries Undergraduate Student Success Team is here to help YOU in Autumn Quarter!

Need an introduction to the Libraries?
– The Student FAQ for Fall 2021 provides answers to common student questions about the Libraries, including updates on COVID-19 health and safety protocols, building hours and access, study spaces, and regular services like research help appointments.
– The “Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year” post includes tips like how to reserve space to study or have a Zoom meeting, how to get free access to all journal articles, and how to chat with a librarian 24/7!

Excited for Dawg Daze?
– The UW Libraries Dawg Daze events blog post includes links to our welcome events for first and second year students, transfer students, and first generation students.

What’s changed at the Libraries?
– The “Know Before you Go” post outlines what to expect when visiting the Libraries (e.g. wear a mask; check the hours; make an appointment; spaces for Zoom calls; online services; return books).

Ready for research?
UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial
– Designed in partnership with URP, this self-paced Canvas Researcher Tutorial introduces undergrads to research skills and UW Libraries resources and services. Includes modules on strategic reading, evaluating information, database and search skills, citation management, publishing and sharing research, and finding your balance. The tutorial allows students to build flexible research skills based on their prior research experience and supports students’ disciplinary research needs.

Connect with UW Alumni through Huskies@Work – Apply by 10/17

Registration is open for the fall session of Huskies@Work, with conversations beginning in November!

This is a great chance for students to connect with alumni for a one-time career conversation.  Find knowledge and inspiration, learn how Huskies landed where they are, and see what it takes to get where you want to go with Huskies@Work!  Just describe your interests and goals, and the team will get you connected with a UW alum for a one-time career conversation by phone or video chat.

** Even if you’ve participated in Huskies@Work before, you’re encouraged to test out more careers and meet different alumni by participating again! **

Questions? Contact Bianca Galam at bgalam@uw.edu

How to Contact Potential Advisors in Grad Schools & Tips on 1st Year Survival

~ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON APPLYING TO & SURVIVING THE FIRST YEAR OF GRAD SCHOOL ~

Graduate students in the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program explore the process of searching for an advisor and applying to grad school, as well as the brand new experience of 1st year grad school in a STEM field, in the latest issue of Through the Porthole newsletter.

Takeaways from So You’re Applying to Grad School…
How do you get the big fancy scientist to talk to you about their labs?

– Check out their template that you can use for an email to potential faculty advisors
– Tips:  Be concise.  Check spelling & grammar.  Include your full name, undergrad degree, and institution.  Be polite.  Prove that you understand their research focus and state a particular project you’re interested in.  Include a CV or resume & copy of your  transcript.  Ask if they are taking new students.  Request a virtual meeting.  Be confident!
– What to do if you don’t get a reply:  follow up in 2-3 weeks with a short, polite email reiterating your interest in their research.  Leave out attachments and offer to provide your CV/resume and transcript if they are interested.
– What to do if you do get a reply:  set up a phone/Zoom conversation (remember time zone differences!).  Make notes on why you’re interested in their research, why you’re interested in grad school, and questions.  Read their recent papers if possible.

Takeaways from The First Year of Grad School

– Before selecting an advisor, consider how you work best, and ask current student what the expectations for first years are.  Communicate your research and job interests with a potential advisor ahead of time.  Advisor/research is more important than the name of the school!
– Think of your faculty advisor as your manager:  maintain the same healthy, open dynamic as you would at a regular job.
– Be prepared to learn for a purpose that isn’t a test!
– Time management is key.  The open-ended nature of grad programs means that students must effectively structure their time and determine their own schedule.   Make to-do lists; diagram plans towards concrete goals; and be flexible when things change!
– Build a strong network of peers with supportive relationships.
– Some graduate programs may foster competitive environments between students due to competition for funding.  Other programs may guarantee funding for all, therefore reducing the level of competition in the lab.  You may work better in one environment or the other!
– Manage your expectations.  Every student’s experience is unique, so try not to compare yourself to others.

Return to Campus: Mental Health Support & Resources for UW Seattle Students

When you return to campus for Autumn quarter, we want you to be supported as much as possible.  Each student (and staff and faculty member) will have different needs and expectations and comfort levels with being in-person vs. virtual.  We acknowledge the stress and trauma of the pandemic and the range of emotions each individual will have around returning to campus.

Need to talk?  Need support?  UW’s Husky Health & Wellbeing site provides that and more…

~ UW’s partner My SSP offers FREE confidential emotional health and wellbeing support, including crisis intervention, available 24/7 in multiple languages.
PHONE:  1.866.743.7732
If calling from outside the US or Canada, dial 001.416.380.6578.
ONLINE CHAT:  https://us.myissp.com/
My SSP APP:  Apple App Store | Google Play

~ Schedule an appointment with UW Counseling Center staff:  206.543.1240
(MWThF 9am-4pm & Tu 10am-4pm)

~ Crisis Clinic staff available outside Counseling Center office hours:  866.427.4747

~ UW LiveWell Peer Wellness Coaches appointments
~ UW Peer Health Educator appointments
“Peer Health Educators help students meet life’s challenges” from UW News 12/09/21

~ Mindfulness, Yoga, Meditation classes: class series, video/audio recordings,

~ Virtual Let’s Talk drop-in sessions with counselors: free, confidential informal consultation

~ Psychiatric Medication: Hall Health resources

~ Group Counseling, Workshops, and Trainings: therapy groups, drop-in sessions, mental health workshop options

~ Community-based (off-campus) Resources: tips for contacting a mental health referral, questions to consider, therapy options, types of providers, low-cost services

~ SafeCampus is available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk to support students: 206-685-7233

~ The Ohio State University provides students returning to campus with this Mental Health Checklist:
1) Establish healthy habits that work for you
2) Build resiliency and coping skills
3) Find local mental health support
4) Grow and maintain support systems
5) Don’t wait to get help

~ Try out a guided meditation practice for 30 days with the Healthy Minds Innovations app

~ Remember!  You are also welcome to make an appointment or come to drop-in advising with your major academic advisers.  Regular check-ins are great!

Solid Ways to Secure an Internship via Handshake

Thinking about an internship?

The UW Career & Internship Center provides excellent ideas for students in search of an internship.  Here are my favorites:

~ Create (and update!) your Handshake and LinkedIn accounts.  Accounts cannot be linked, but it’s important to have both.  Employers will absolutely review your LinkedIn account, and Handshake is the best way for them to recruit college-level students and recent graduates.

~ Complete your profile and career interests!  Include examples in Work & Volunteer Experience, Organizations, Courses, and Projects.  Specify your intentions in Job Interests, Cities, Roles, and Industries.  80% of employers will contact students with these sections completed.  Employers may use keyword searches, so be sure to include words in your profile that match those roles you’re interested in.  Only 23% of employers screen applicants by GPA –> experience matters more!

~ Use filters when searching!  You could scroll through the thousands of available positions, with 25 new postings each day on average, or add filters to find roles that fit your interests and your preferred work location (plus lots of remote opportunities).

~ Look beyond brand names.  Google and Amazon are great, but consider that about 50% of all postings receive 3 or less applications from students!  Your chances to get an amazing internship could be dramatically increased if you apply to employers you haven’t heard of before.

~ Complete courses via LinkedIn Learning, and showcase courses on your LinkedIn profile.  This shows employers that you’ve actively tried to develop your skills and improve yourself.

~ Search for Autumn/Winter/Spring internships in September or search for Summer internships in January/February.  Employers post the most in Sept, Jan, Feb!  In the 2019-20 academic year, over 9,300 internships were posted on Handshake:  81% were paid; 67% were for Summer; they lasted an average of 1-2 quarters long.

• Fall quarter recruitment is primarily from employers in accounting, consulting, engineering, and finance.  Employers recruit 6-8 weeks in advance for Autumn/Winter/Spring positions.
• Winter quarter recruitment is everyone else (for Summer internships).  Employers recruit 3-6 months in advance for Summer positions.

~ Network on Handshake.  Attend employer events and organized career fairs (many will continue to be virtual).  Read student reviews of employers, and ask those students questions.  Post reviews yourself, even if you just interviewed with the employer.

~ 1st and 2nd year students can make resumes more attractive through undergraduate research, service learning, participation in student organizations, and experience from on-campus or off-campus jobs.

• Community Engagement & Leadership Education Center (CELE) is a great place to find community volunteering and leadership opportunities.
• Undergraduate Research Program can help you find research projects.
• HuskyLink shows all the UW RSOs out there.  Find your group!

– Internships integrate academic learning with hands-on experience, allow students to develop new skills, and to explore different careers/sectors/work environments.

– Internships focus on student learning and center around defined projects, with defined start and end dates.

—> Get Started!  …and GO!
1) Create or update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
2) Have resume and cover letter ready to go
3) Search for internships early and often
4) Apply!  (Career & Internship Center is there to help)

Career & Internship Center Summer Webinars

UW Career & Internship Center Offers
Summer Webinars for Students!

Prepare for the Fall recruiting cycle or get a jump on planning for your post-graduation job search.  Most 30-minute sessions offered mid-day, throughout July & August.  Check out the upcoming Resume Writing Basics from 12:30-1pm on Monday, July 12.

• Resume Writing Basics

• How to Write a Cover Letter

• Successful Job Searching

• Preparing for an Interview

• and more…

‘Write for You’ Podcast on Grad School Writing

Yes, this is a blog for our undergrad majors, but we want you to have those grad school resources in your back pocket if/when you decide to pursue graduate school!

“Write for You” Podcast Produced at Odegaard Features UW Grad Student Writers

Odegaard Writing & Research Center have teamed up with UW grad students to produce a podcast on graduate writing, featuring conversations about interdisciplinary writing from writers across programs and stages of writing.  Two grad writers in each episode of the 5-part series share their experiences, strategies, and encouragement.  Listen in as UW writers talk about what works for them and how to work around some of the pitfalls they have encountered.  Check out both seasons to find strategies that are “write for you”!

Two seasons are now available for streaming on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify!

Congrats to AMath & CFRM Graduates!

Congratulations to our recent graduates from the UW Department of Applied Mathematics!  We wish them well in their future endeavors.

* In Winter 2021, 1 student graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Mathematics.
* In Spring 2021, 5 students graduated with BS degrees in Computational Finance & Risk Management and 6 students with BS degrees in Applied Math.
* This Summer 2021, 1 student will graduate with a BS in Applied Math.

1) UW graduates can join Husky Landing, a powerful professional networking tool for the UW community!  (Students can join too!)

– Expand your network, participate in discussions, find a mentor, seek professional advice, and explore professional development resources.

2) Join the UW Alumni Association for FREE with a 1-year digital membership!

– UW Libraries borrowing privileges and EBSCO online journals
– Discounts to UW facilities and services, plus benefits with alumni-owned & PNW businesses
– Invitations to members-only and select UW public events
– UWAA member communications

3) Check out upcoming events from the UW Alumni Association!

Bystander Intervention Training for Violence Prevention & Response

Free Bystander Intervention Training Opportunities

Right To Be (Formerly Hollaback!) Trainings

Learn how to do your part to protect your neighbors and co-workers when bias and  harassment collide in front of you.  Hollaback! gives you tools to intervene as a bystander when you may otherwise feel uncomfortable intervening, and practice using those tools in real-life difficult situations.  Register here for a free upcoming training:  righttobe.org/our-training/ 

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAININGS AVAILABLE:
– To Address Gender-Based Street Harassment
– For Youth: How to Stand Up For Others
– In the Workplace
– To Stop Voter Harassment at the Polls
– To Stop Police Sponsored Violence and Anti-Black Racist Harassment
– To Stop Anti-LGBTQIA+ Harassment
– To Address Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment
– How to Be an Ally When You Witness Online Abuse
– To Stop Stigma Around Learning Differences

OTHER TRAININGS:
– Conflict De-Escalation in the Workplace
– Conflict De-Escalation During Covid-19
– Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
– How to Respond to Anti-Asian/American Harassment When it Happens to You
– 8 Tools to Mitigate Implicit Bias
– What To Do When You Experience Online Abuse
– Resilience in the Workplace
– Resilience in the Face of Covid-19

~ The Five Ds Methodology of Bystander Intervention ~

> Distract:  Interrupt a situation to de-escalate.
> Delegate:  Ask someone nearby for help.
> Document:  Record what you witnessed and share  with the impacted person.
> Delay:  Check in later with the impacted person.
> Direct:  Speak up.  Be firm and clear.

** Knowing the tools is not enough.  You need to practice the methods.  When is it safe to intervene, and when is it not safe?  Repetition helps:  it will be hard to think fast in a difficult situation.
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UW SafeCampus Violence Prevention & Response Training

SafeCampus provides training to all UW staff, faculty, and students.  During the virtual/live interactive training, participants are asked to consider their unique role in preventing violence at the UW.  You’ll explore warning signs of different forms of violence and discuss workplace violence, relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and suicide.  Your toolkit of response strategies will be expanded by briefly practicing bystander intervention techniques and building your understanding of campus resources.  Register here for a free upcoming training: washington.edu/safecampus/training-options/

Questions?  Contact safecampus@uw.edu
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UW EPIC Training:  Empowering Prevention & Inclusive Communities

EPIC is a program to prevent sexual harassment and gender discrimination.  EPIC was created by and for UW academic student employees and postdoctoral scholars — including graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, research assistants, staff assistants, graders, and tutors.

EPIC’s goal is to respond to the needs of departments and communities and work to:
– Shift UW culture and create new community norms
– Empower academic student employees and postdoctoral scholars to prevent and respond to sexual harassment
– Support academic student employees and postdoctoral scholars in identifying how power and identity intersect to create oppressions that facilitate sexual harassment and discrimination in academia

Career Readiness Week (6/22-6/24) & Recent Grad Virtual Job Fair (6/29)

The UW Career & Internship Center is offering excellent career readiness webinars (open to all UW students), a virtual job fair (open to recent UW graduates), and thousands of job postings on Handshake!

Class of 2021 Career Readiness Week

Three days of webinars to jump start your job search, offered by the UW Seattle Career & Internship Center:
– TUESDAY, JUNE 22:  PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
1:00-1:30pm | Grad School: Now, Later, or Never?
1:45-2:15pm | Conscious Job Seeking: Assessing an Employer’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2:30-3:00pm | How to Build a Network

– WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23:  ARTICULATE YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
1:00-1:30pm | Best Practices for LinkedIn
1:45-2:15pm | Resume Writing Basics
2:30-3:00pm | How to Write a Cover Letter

– THURSDAY, JUNE 24:  FIND SUCCCESS IN THE JOB MARKET
1:00-1:30pm | Effective Job Search Strategies
1:45-2:15pm | Preparing for Interviews
2:30-3:20pm | Virtual Career Fair 101

Tri-Campus Recent Graduate Virtual Job Fair

– TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1:00-4:00 PM PST
45 employers have registered to meet with upcoming and recent graduates from all 3 campuses about job opportunities.  The fair will feature both group and one-to-one sessions with employers listed here. 
** Sign-up on Handshake for specific employers and timeslots starting June 15.
All majors having graduated within the past year from UW Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma are welcome.

There are currently over 11,500 positions posted in Handshake, and there ARE positions for you.

If you’re interested in working in or around the Puget Sound region after graduation, you’re in luck!  New opportunities are posted on Handshake every week, and active postings for full-time jobs currently include:
650+ based in Seattle
1,100+ based in King County
2,000+ based in Washington State

Use the “Location” search field to type in a city name and search radius, and be sure to utilize search filters to personalize your results.
*** Want more guidance on your job search?  Schedule a Career Coaching appointment!

CFA Institute Site for Job/Internship Search in Financial Services Industry

If you’re interested in the financial services industry, here’s another option to bookmark for job and internship searches!  The CFA Institute Career Center has a worldwide Job Search for investment professionals in the financial services industry.

CFA Society Seattle Job Board and Resources is a way to focus your job/internship search in and around the Seattle area.  There is also an optional student membership category for local networking opportunities and events.

Quiet Study Areas Available at Research Commons in Allen Library South

Need a quiet study space on campus?  Good news!
UW Seattle Libraries have expanded their individual study spaces for students at the Research Commons in Allen Library South!

The expansion includes longer reservations periods of 3 hours with increased availability of Mon-Wed, 9am – 5pm and Thurs-Fri, 1pm – 5pm.

Open for individual study, by reservation only.  Make your reservation up to 1 week in advance:  www.lib.washington.edu/services/spaces

For other Libraries updates and their blog:  sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2021/04/29/libraries-may-update/

Info Sessions on Grad Research: NSF, Hertz, International Student Grad Panel – 5/19 & 6/30

INFO SESSION: Intro to NSF GRFP & Hertz Fellowships
~ Wednesday, May 19, 4:30-5:30pm PT ~

Dr. Vincent Holmberg, UW faculty member in Chemical Engineering and alumnus of the Hertz Fellowship, will share his insights on the program.
REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION 

The NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSF GRFP) funds approximately 2,000 awards per year for research-based graduate study in science and engineering.
AMOUNT: A $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only, rising seniors and bachelor’s alumni planning to pursue research-based Master’s or PhD programs, current graduate students who have not previously applied while enrolled in a graduate program. More eligibility details here.
CRITERIA: Potential for significant contribution to scientific field and positive impact on society

The HERTZ FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP is awarded to 10-15 students per year who intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical or biological sciences, mathematics or engineering.
AMOUNT: A $34,000 stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for up to 5 years.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only; rising seniors, bachelor’s alumni and incoming graduate students (first-year graduate students in October 2021) planning to pursue a research-based PhD. More eligibility details here.
CRITERIA: Innovative and independent thinking, quantitative skills

~ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFO SESSION COMING UP ~
International Student Panel: Fellowships for Graduate Study in U.S.
Wednesday, June 30, 5:30-6:30pm PT – REGISTER HERE 

QUESTIONS?  Email Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu or Emily Smith, emilys42@uw.edu

Husky Math Club Speaker on Summer Internships – 5/06 Event

The Husky Math Club welcomes AMath and CFRM students to their Summer Internship Guest Speaker Event!   They are hosting speaker Bindita Chaudhuri, UW Allen School PhD, to discuss how to find summer internships.

Summer Internship Guest Speaker Event:  Bindita Chaudhuri, UW Allen School
Thursday, May 6 from 5-6 pm PDT

– Link to the speaker’s website

– RSVP form

– Zoom link for event

Virtual Non-Profit Connections Fair – Register Now for 5/06 Event

UW Seattle Virtual Non-Profit Connections Fair

Thursday, May 6 from 1:00-3:30 pm PT

Registration now open in Handshake!  Learn more and preview employers here.

The 2021 Virtual Non-Profit Connections Fair, hosted by the UW Career & Internship Center, allows you to network with non-profit organizations (via 10-minute 1:1 video chats and 30-minute group sessions), who are all looking to recruit UW students and alumni for a variety of opportunities that could include internships, volunteer work, Americorps placements and/or full-time jobs.

All majors from UW Seattle are welcome.

To participate, there are 3 required steps!

1. Your Campus Profile on Handshake must be set to “Community” to register and participate fully in this event.
2. Beginning Thursday, April 22^nd at 8am PT – register for the fair in Handshake here.
3. Once registered, sign up for Group Sessions and 1:1 Sessions with employers in advance of the fair.
– There is not a way to participate in the fair without signing up for employer sessions! Sign-ups are first-come, first-serve.
– Check back often as new employers and sessions may be added over the coming weeks!

How does a Virtual Career Fair work? Check out these resources:

What is a virtual fair?
Preparing for UW Virtual Career Fairs
Handshake’s Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair
5 Tips to Stand Out at Virtual Fairs
Virtual Fairs – Your Ticket to Getting Hired

Questions?  Email cicevents@uw.edu.

CLUE Is Hiring Front Desk Manager & Drop-In Tutors – Apply by 4/23

Do you have a passion for teaching, supporting other students, and are interested in enhancing your own skills?  If so, check out CLUE’s open positions for Front Desk Manager or Drop-In Tutors (Math, Chemistry, Physics, Writing)!

Priority deadline to apply for all positions:  Friday, April 23

To find more info about how and where to apply, visit our Work with Us website.  Academic Success Coaching applications will be updated on our website soon!

CLUE Tutoring
Open for drop-in tutoring 7 – 11 pm (PT) on Sundays through Thursdays 
Our tutors are ready and eager to support you virtually!  You can bring any question you might have no matter where you are in the process.  We also offer daytime scheduled appointments for Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Writing support.  Exam reviews and discussion sessions are also available, and more info can be found on the CLUE website.
Questions?  Email clue@uw.edu.

Academic Success Coaching
 Academic Success Coaches are peers who are available to meet with students one on one to discuss strategies including but not limited to time management, goal setting, motivation, studying, connecting to campus resources, or any topic area that a student is experiencing within their educational journey.   Schedule a Zoom appointment today!
Questions?  Email aspcoach@uw.edu.

Upcoming Study Skills Workshops hosted by Academic Success Coaches
All workshops open to all students and available through Zoom.  Our Study Skills website includes more specifics about each workshop including dates, descriptions, and how to register!  These quarterly workshops provide strategies, resources, and tips focusing on these topics:

– Staying Motivated and Successful Time Management
– Study Smart: Effective Study Strategies & Virtual Study Time With ASP
– Self-Care Workshop & Virtual Study Time With ASP
– Finals Exam Prep and Test Anxiety
– ASP Graduate School Panel

Targeted Learning Communities Program at Odegaard

Are you a graduate or undergraduate student taking a reading- or writing-intensive class?  Is English your second, third, or fourth language?
Consider joining the UW Targeted Learning Communities (TLC) Program.
** Sign up today!

DEADLINE:  Saturday, April 10

WHAT WOULD I DO IN A TLC?
TLCs are meant to help you support your classroom learning, combine your personal goals with your academic goals, and create a learning community.  If you join a TLC, you’ll be paired with 6-15 fellow students and 1 tutor-facilitator.  You’ll work together to decode academic and cultural norms, practice language acquisition, and develop collaboration skills.  Your group will meet once a week on Zoom for an hour for 7 weeks (weeks of Apr 12-May 24).

TLCs can cover many topics, including:
Reading difficult course texts
Participating in class discussions and activities
Understanding assignments/feedback
Interpreting classroom and cultural norms
Finding support services
Professional development (resume, cover letters, etc.)

HOW TO JOIN TLC:
1. Make sure you one of the group meeting times work for you:
Sarvin’s group:  Tuesday 9:30-10:30am
Gio’s group:  Tuesdays 3:30-4:30am
Fernanda’s group:  Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
Ashika’s group:  Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm

2. Fill out this sign-up form by Saturday, April 10.  TLC is on a first come, first serve basis so sign up as soon as you can!

3. Expect an email from your peer facilitator by that Monday with a Zoom link for your weekly meetings.

Questions?  Contact Sarvin at sarvinm@uw.edu

** PLUS NEW ONLINE WORKSHOPS designed to support multilingual and international students by strengthening foundational writing, reading and speaking skills through applicable exercises.  Workshops will offer an environment where students are provided with the necessary building blocks to become confident and independent writers capable of producing quality work. 

The Workshop program will cover: academic cultural norms, working collaboratively with instructors and peers, participating in class discussions and activities.

Zoom links will be sent close to the date of the workshop — Sign up here!

Workshop I on Sunday, April 18 at 1:00pm PDT: Engage with three predominant genres explored in introductory writing courses, and explore English writing conventions and the structure of academic essays.

Becoming a Math Alliance Scholar Could Open New Pathways to Grad School

Are you… 1) an undergraduate student from an ethnic group, family, and/or region that has had little prior experience with doctoral study in the mathematical or statistical sciences?
2) interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in a mathematical or statistical science?
3) graduating in Spring or Summer 2022?
4) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Then you could be a good candidate for a Math Alliance Predoctoral Scholar!

** The University of Washington DEPARTMENT OF Applied Mathematics is part of the Math Alliance program. **

BENEFITS to being a Math Alliance Scholar?  For sure!

1) Not only will you have your Predoctoral Mentor, but you will be matched with a mentoring team.  
2) Scholars are eligible for Math Alliance Summer Research Experiences (REUs).
3) Each Fall, Scholars and Mentors are invited to the Field of Dreams Conference, where undergrads are introduced to graduate programs in the mathematical and statistical sciences at Math Alliance schools, and to professional opportunities in these fields.  Students get advice on grad school applications, attend seminars on grad school preparation, and attend career seminars.

TO START THE PROCESS:

Reach out to your AMATH advisers at amathadv-at-uw.edu with your interest, or reach out directly to a Math Alliance Mentor at UW to request their nomination.

A Math Alliance Program —
FACILITATED GRADUATE APPLICATIONS PROCESS (F-GAP)
This Math Alliance program provides undergrad seniors with advice and assistance needed to begin the grad school application process.  F-GAP will help Math Alliance Scholars choose departments that are most appropriate to their goals and aspirations.  The Math Alliance Community will work with students as they prepare their applications and will assist in tracking the progress of their applications through the admissions process, providing a great advantage in maximizing the chances that Scholars will be admitted to a program where they will thrive.

**As of April 2021:  The F-GAP process is starting!  Math Alliance Mentors may nominate undergrad juniors planning to apply to a graduate program in the 2021-22 academic year.  If accepted, each Scholar and Mentor will be matched with a Faculty Facilitator and the team will assist the student as they apply to graduate programs!  Students must:
1) be graduating by Spring or Summer of 2022 with degree in mathematical or statistical science.
2) meet entry requirements for at least one Math Alliance Master’s program or Doctoral program.
3) be a Math Alliance Scholar.  (No problem!  A Mentor can nominate you at the same time as they nominate you for F-GAP.  See how to start the process above!)
4) be in the Math Alliance target group.  See F-GAP list of priorities.

Join Husky Landing Anytime to Connect with Alumni Mentors

A professional networking tool to connect UW students with UW alumni?  Yes, please!
Mentorships and group discussions can help you make connections to guide you towards a career path perfect for you!

UW HUSKY LANDING – Join anytime!

1. Take a quick matching quiz and build your profile.  The platform does the work for you!
2. Get matched with potential alum mentors.  Based on your interests, connections are suggested for you.  You control how often you connect and how many connections you build.
3. With filters, you can search by major, location, industry and interests.  Set search alerts and be notified when new users match your criteria.
4. Build your professional skills.  Resources, tools, and discussion forums are available for resume writing assistance, exploring different majors, interviewing tips, and grad school preparation.
5. Continue to grow your network even after graduation!

Huskies@Work Matches You with a UW Alum Working in Your Field – Apply by 4/14

Reaching out has never been easier!

Huskies@Work matches up students with alumni working in the job/industry they want to learn more about, for one-time, low-commitment online talks about careers.  All virtual this session.

Application deadline:  April 14 – APPLY NOW!

Hundreds of alums have already signed up to connect with UW students.  Open to all UW students from all campuses.

** Explore different career paths!   There is no limit to the number of times you can participate.

– Once you are matched, you will receive details about how to prepare for your time together with your alum, tips for choosing a good day, suggested questions to ask, what to wear and more.

– While some participants do stay in touch with one another, there are no requirements for a matched alumni-student pair to continue their relationship after their initial meeting/phone call.

– This is not about you being recruited for an internship or position.  It’s about you experiencing a career that interests you and building your connections in that industry.

Build Community & Make Global Connections – SUM 2021 Virtual Study Abroad Internships

Summer 2021 Virtual Global Internships are available for UW Students through UW Study Abroad

Priority Deadline:  April 1
Start your application through UW Study Abroad.

Scholarships are available through UW Study Abroad. You may receive GENST 350 credit, but it’s not required.

Benefits:  Grow your global network, build your resume, explore your areas of interest, and now it’s more accessible & affordable.

Projects might include:
– Building prototypes on software or maintaining code quality and organization
– Tracking political, security, and humanitarian developments in a geographic region
– Producing reports on the business’ potential growth strategy over 12 months
– Developing green marketing strategy for sustainable products
– Designing architectural concepts for a firm
– Creating content proposals for a company’s websites with the best SEO strategies
– Provide proofreading and fact-checking of legal documents

GoinGlobal Job/Internship Search & International Resources – now featuring remote opportunities!

Not finding those positions you’re searching for on the usual job/internship search sites?   Check out the GoinGlobal U.S. Job/Internship Search and Global Job Search.

 GoinGlobal resources are available to UW students with UW NetID login!

NEW!  GoinGlobal has content related to COVID-19, including a new job & internship feature to filter for remote opportunities.

• How to Find Remote Employment
• U.S. Employment Trends & Resources
• Country-Specific (outside U.S.) Employment Trends & Resources for Finding Remote Work
• International Career News from Global Experts
• GoinGlobal Blog

Job/Internship Prep: How to Tell Your Story

How can you convey WHO you are, WHAT your skills are, and WHY an organization should hire you?  Tell your story effectively through your resume, cover letter, online profile, and interview, with these tips from the UW Career & Internship Center!

– RESUME –

Constructing a resume is more of an art than a science.  Start your bullet points with these inspired ACTION VERBS.  Shazam!  Can you answer two questions in each bullet?  [Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?]
## Quantify your accomplishments with goals and tasks completed.

** Include experiences that didn’t come with a paycheck — highlight your mad skills with examples from volunteering, unpaid internships, and leadership in student organizations.

– Brief instructional videos (just 2 min each!) show how to format and structure your resume.
– Resume samples from the UW Career Guide can help you get started with a basic template.
– Resume Worded lets you target your resume to specific jobs — upload your resume and an actual job description to this free AI-powered platform.  How did you score?
– Online Resume Review:  UW Seattle Undergrads only!  Receive individual feedback on your resume from a real person, within 2 business days.

– COVER LETTER –

Introducing… the STAR method of storytelling!
Situation – Task – Action – Result
– Highlight your experience (S & T), describe your actions and skills (A), share what you learned and how it connects to the position (R).  Don’t repeat your resume, but supplement by sharing what you can offer.  Show off your outstanding writing skills and try to answer these three questions in one page:  Why you?  Why them?  Why put the two together?
– Get started with these Cover Letter tips and tricks.

– ONLINE PROFILE –

Step 1:  “Google” your own name!  Make sure everything that appears communicates the qualities you want to convey to a potential employer.
Step 2:  Create a Handshake profile.  Search for full- and part-time jobs and internships posted by thousands of employers, plus attend virtual career fairs, workshops, and employer information panels!  If LinkedIn seems daunting, start with Handshake — upload your resume and your profile is automatically created.
Step 3:  Create a LinkedIn profile.  Networking to the max!  Follow steps to set up your profile or improve your existing profile to connect with millions of users.  This LinkedIn Profile Checklist is specifically for students!
Bonus:  LinkedIn Learning offers an abundance of instructional videos to help with all the topics in this post

– INTERVIEW –

Virtual interviews are here to stay.  Practice, practice, practice!  You should come into the interview feeling comfortable with the content to discuss.  It’s not a test, but a conversation.  Be yourself, be comfortable telling your story, and come prepared to ask questions to gain insight into the organization and position.

– If you loved the STAR method, brace yourself for… the STAR method of interviewing!
Situation – Task – Action – Result
– StandOut helps you to practice and record a mock virtual interview, and receive feedback!
– Sitting in a cramped bedroom or spooky basement for your interview?  Download a UW branded virtual background to look ultra-professional, for Zoom or Teams.
– Schedule a 30-min Career Coaching Appointment with a career coach, or schedule a 1-hr Mock Interview Appointment:  Current UW Seattle students & recent grads only!

How Can AMATH & CFRM Majors Get More Involved?

Wondering how to get more involved at UW Seattle, but unsure of how to connect to your communities?

(1) Check out the Career & Internship Center’s Find Your Community pages, which allow you to explore different career areas through blog posts, jobs/internships, and virtual events based on different interests, as well as different identities and affiliations.
– Maybe Tech / Data / Gaming is your jam? Or perhaps Consulting / Business? Are you an International Student? So many more options!

(2) UW HuskyLink offers a list of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on the UW Seattle campus that you can filter based on your interests, goals, and hobbies.

Here are several highlighted for AMATH and CFRM majors:

– UW Applied Mathematics Club: FORMED IN SPRING 2021 AND READY FOR MEMBERS! Join their Discord server or email amathclub@uw.edu.

–Women in Data Science at UW: We aim to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and support women in the field. We host talks, panel discussions, workshops and conferences and work towards the diversity and inclusion of women in this field.

– Research Computing Club at UW: We facilitate access to and training for UW’s shared super computing cluster, Hyak, and cloud computing resources through the Cloud Credit Program. The Student Technology Fee funded the purchase of a new allocation of nodes that are available to all undergrad and grad students.

– UW Algorithmic Trading Club: We aim to teach and provide hands-on experience in developing algorithms and Quantitative Finance in general, as well as to provide opportunities for members to connect with the industry.

– UW Actuarial Club:  Career-oriented student group dedicated to learning about the actuarial profession, networking with local actuaries, and developing new skills together.

– UW Statistics & Probability Association:  S.P.A. connects UW students with professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing opportunities and resources for future career development.

– Applied Analytics Club at UW:  Analytics is the art of storytelling with data. The club focuses on three main disciplines: Databases & Science (CS & Informatics),  Modeling & Theory (Economics), Decisionmaking (Business).

– Technology & Business Association:  We aim to promote connections between UW students and professionals in the Great Seattle Area and to offer smooth transitions between academic and different industries. We want to explore the possibilities and philosophies resulting from the collision between technology and business.

– Husky Math Club:  Our goal is to foster a welcoming environment for those interested in math and how it can relate to the world.

– UW Math Club:  Sponsors both mingling and academic events for mathematicians, including undergraduate talks, department dinners, and joint socials with other clubs.

– Association for Women in Mathematics – UW Student Chapter:  Students and faculty interested in the support and encouragement of women and underrepresented minorities in mathematics.

– HuskyTech:  Membership Program is designed to help students develop their tech careers holistically. A combination of a strong network, soft and technical skills, and a like minded community will assist in boosting students’ tech careers. Mentorship Program connects students from University to Industry life. Events focus on community building and networking.

– Science & Engineering Business Association:  SEBA provides professional development and career opportunities to science & engineering students through education, networking, and practical experience.

– Polling and Open Data Initiative at UW:  Dedicated to polling volunteer participants and analyzing public data to help us better understand the communities we call home.

– ISACA UW Chapter: ISACA holds talks with speakers working in the field of information security and information management, as well as offers workshops to demonstrate basic information security procedures and best practices.

– DubsTech:  We aim to help students grow their tech skills by organizing a variety of workshops, competitions, talks, and articles.  Through “Humans of Tech,” learn the true stories behind people of industry.

– Girls Who Code College Loops UW:  Open to anyone on campus who is studying computing or interested in technology.

– Data Ethics Club at UW:  Learn about data ethics and why it should matter to you.

– UW Code Spree:  Focuses on developing coding and problem solving skills through competitive programming. Investigate special areas in computer technology through weekly coding sessions and discussions.

– UW Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS):  FIUTS advances international understanding through cross-cultural experiences, student leadership, and community connections.

Career Prep for AMATH and CFRM Majors

The Careers for Applied Mathematicians page from the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) addresses these questions: What kinds of problems might you work on? What growing fields should you consider? How do you get started?
– Organizations Hiring Applied Mathematicians
– Profiles of Professional Mathematicians & Computational Scientists

** Sign up for a Handshake account today to search and apply for jobs as well as to participate in these UW career prep opportunities. ** There are currently over 10,000 open positions posted on Handshake!

– The UW Career & Internship Center offers Online Resume Review for current UW-Seattle undergraduate students. Take advantage of this while you can!

UW Career & Internship Center Calendar of Events
Coming up soon…
Mon, March 22: Find Purpose
1:00-2:00pm | “Design Your Best Life” Interactive Lab
2:15-3:15pm | Find Purpose: What Career Path is Right for You?

Tues, March 23: Build Skills & Experience
1:00-1:45pm | Build Skills Employers Want with LinkedIn Learning
2:00-2:30pm | Gaining Experience Employers Want
2:45-3:15pm | Finding Internships

Wed, March 24: Build Relationships
1:00-1:30pm | How to Build a Network
1:45-2:15pm | Intro to LinkedIn

Thurs, March 25: Tell Your Story
1:00-1:30pm | Resume Workshop
1:45-2:15pm | Cover Letter Workshop
2:30-3:00pm | Preparing for Interviews Workshop

Fri, March 26: Find Success
1:00-1:30pm | Job Search Workshop
1:45-2:15pm | Job Searching with Identity in Mind
2:30-3:00pm | Getting Virtual Recruiting Ready

Grad School Prep: Writing A Personal Statement

Preparing your graduate school application, or just starting to consider grad school as an option?

There are oodles of Writing resources available at UW to help provide support in writing and editing your personal statement for grad school apps, but get one-on-one support from these centers:

• Odegaard Writing & Research Center: Easily book a virtual appointment with a peer tutor
• CLUE: Drop-in virtual tutoring or schedule an appointment with a Writing tutor
• Career & Internship Center: Career coaching appointments to discuss applying to grad school & personal statement review
• Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA): Schedule an appointment for review of your personal statement

– Tips for Writing a Personal Statement: “11 insider tips from university staff on writing an enviable personal essay” — read the article for detail about each point!
1) Read the question.
2) Don’t use templates.
3) Craft for the program and program faculty, not the university.
4) Show off.
5) Skip the TTYLs and other informal language.
6) Avoid pat phrases.
7) Pass on the term “passion.”
8) Address deficiencies.
9) Mind word counts.
10) Revise.
11) Get help.

– UW Academic Support Programs Study Skills Workshops “Preparing for the Graduate School Application Process” video and PowerPoint

– Tips for Telling Your Story in Applications & Personal Statements from Academic Support Programs

– Personal Statement Writing Workshops from Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (check events calendar) and Strategies for Personal Statement Writing

– Preparing for Graduate School from Math Alliance and Statement of Purpose tips

– Planning for Graduate School tips from Career & Internship Center

– GradSchools.com is a graduate school directory where you can research different programs, their requirements, their cost, and opportunities available. Search by subject or location, or to to sections designed specifically for MBA and business programs, international programs, distance and online programs, and a section that helps guide students from under-represented groups.