Political Science Advising NewsletterOctober 27, 2008 |
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Important DatesPOLITICAL SCIENCE ADVISING OFFICE HOURS:
November 9th: last day to drop a course. Consult an adviser before doing so! For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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In This Issue:Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Grants
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Study Abroad Programs
The Canadian Studies Center is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate students called the International Summer School Program which will take place at the University of Alberta this coming summer. This program runs for six weeks (May-mid June; July-mid August) and gives students the chance to take regular academic credit courses alongside Canadian students, as well as other international students. Students can choose from over 300 courses and can register for any of these as long as they meet the prerequisites (if there are any). For a full description of the courses available, please visit the University of Alberta's website and click on the " SS@UA Themes" link. While at UA, students are also able to participate in optional activities such a weekend camping trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and attending the Calgary Stampede. In order to apply, students must have completed only one year of college course work and maintained a 2.0 GPA or above in these courses. The best part about the International Summer School Program is that scholarships are available to help students cover the costs. Each admitted student will receive $1500 CND, while one student will be awarded a full scholarship. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Canadian Studies Center at this address, or email Caroline Lawson, the UA Study Abroad Student Adviser, at summerschool@international.ualberta.ca . Also, you can find out more information at UA's website
The UW international Programs and Exchanges Office has exchange opportunities with Australian National University and University of Western Australia for Semester 2, which runs from July through November. Both universities are members of the elite Group of Eight, a coalition of leading Australian universities. The University of Western Australia (UWA) ranks second in Australia for quality of undergraduate studies. UWA is located in Perth, which offers all the benefits of a diverse cosmopolitan city. Perth has a good bus and train service, making it easy to get around the city and to the main UWA campus. Australian National University (ANU) commands a magnificent position between lake and mountain in the center of the nation's capital, Canberra. It is the political apex of Australia, housing the Federal Parliament. A significant benefit of our exchange with ANU is the potential to participate in an internship program for credit. Applications for both programs are due by December 18th. Interested students can meet with me during my drop-in hours from 10am-1pm on Wednesdays or email me at ericdean@u.washington.edu . Eric D. Baldwin International Programs & Exchanges Info Sessions
Each week, the UW Career Center offers workshops addressing career-related topics (how to write a resume and cover letter, how to have a successful interview). With the exception of the two-days "Dependable Strengths" seminar, all workshops are free. Details about the workshops and the weekly calendar of events can be found here. You may also check out internships and career positions on HuskyJobs. All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted. Approximately 50 minutes long, workshops are generally held during the afternoon at the UW Career Center throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. See calendar for dates and times. Political Science majors should not miss the following events taking place this week: 10/28/2008, 10am: Washington State Public Service Career Fair , Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms 10/29/2008 2pm: How to Find & Understand Federal Government Job Postings, Parrington 308 10/29/2008 3:15pm: How to Write Your Federal Government Application, Resume, and KSAs, Parrington 308
On November 18th, 2008, admissions representatives from more than 80 law schools as well as representatives from LSAT prep services will be on campus to answer your questions. When: November 18th, 10am-2pm Where: HUB East Ballroom No need to register!
Environmental Opportunities Fair: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 10 AM to 2 PM, Mary Gates Hall Commons The Environmental Opportunities Fair on October 29th is designed for both prospective and current university students interested in finding environmental internships and volunteer opportunities and in talking with environmental professionals about how to prepare for environmental careers. This year we will have 30 organizations from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors including the Environmental Protection Agency, Geosyntec Consultants, National Wildlife Federation, Puget Sound Energy, and Seattle Aquarium, among many others. For a full list of participants, please visit our website This will also be an opportunity for students to learn about the undergraduate and graduate opportunities to study the environment at the UW.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:30-6:30 PM UW Miller Hall 301 Thinking about a Masters or Doctoral degree? Come and check out our highly-ranked nationally-recognized programs. 4:30 PM Registration & Refreshments 5:00 PM Welcome & Overview 5:15 PM Breakout groups:
In addition to our Teacher Education Program, the UW College of Education
offers four broad educational areas of study with numerous fields of * Curriculum and Instruction Please RSVP for the Open House on the following page Can't make the Open House, but you want to be a teacher? Teacher Education Program Information Sessions:
If you are unable to attend the Open House, but would like more
information, please go to our website or contact edinfo@u.washington.edu or
Are you interested in international studies and business? Foreign language? Study abroad? Attend a Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) Information Session to learn how to combine these interests to forge an exciting career path and gain a competitive advantage in the job market. CISB is an award-winning, highly-ranked program for undergraduate Foster School business students who want to become global business leaders. CISB gives business students the academic and real-world preparation they need for a global business career through immersion in a foreign culture, study/work abroad, practical experience, language study and leadership skill development. Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to hear from students and staff about the program:
To learn more about CISB, please visit our website or write to CISB at cisb@u.washington.edu . Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Grants
Sponsored by the Congressional Hunger Center, this two-year fellowship program begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout Asia, Africa , and Latin America . Fellows spend a second year in a policy environment, usually at the headquarters of the organizations where they served during their field placements. Host organizations for the 2009-2001 class of fellows include Catholic Relief Services, Physicians for Human Rights, Health Alliance International, Save the Children, World Food Program, CARE, Bioversity International, Mercy Corps, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and more. Applications for the 2009-2011 class of fellows are due December 1, 2008. More information is available at www.hungercenter.org . Information session on October 31st, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m, Health Sciences Building , Room E-202
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers(CAORC), the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in eleven critical need foreign languages for summer 2009. The CLS Program was launched in 2006 to offer intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. In 2007, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian institutes were added along with increased student capacity in the inaugural language institutes. In 2009, Azerbaijani will be offered at the intermediate and advanced levels. The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Chinese, Persian or Russian) for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students. 2009 program details will be updated by early fall, and 2008 CLS Institute locations and information may be found under Program Details ( https://clscholarship.org/programs.php ). The CLS Program is part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Former CLS participants have applied with various academic backgrounds including business, engineering, law, science, medicine, social sciences and humanities. The CLS Program does not have any government service requirement upon completion, however, it is expected that participants will continue to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their future academic and professional careers. The 2009 application is now open! https://clscholarship.org/application.php The deadline for submitting your on-line application is Friday, November 14, 2008. Your letters of reference and transcript(s) need to be postmarked by Friday, November 14, 2008.
Conferences/ Talks
Thursday, November 6th, Kane Hall, Room 130, UW Seattle Doctors Guy Palmer of Washington State University and Sam Miller of the University of Washington will show examples of how innovative technology can help us understand the complexities of infectious disease. They'll also discuss how many diseases, such as mad cow disease and avian flu, arise from our friends in the animal kingdom. The program will be moderated by Steve Davis, CEO of the Infectious Disease Research Institute, while Dr. Jacquelline Sherris, vice president of global programs at PATH, will serve as discussant. The presentation will be followed by questions from the audience and more opportunities for conversation at a reception immediately following the program. Advance registration required here.
Twenty years ago, it would be almost impossible to make a difference by voicing your opinion. With the advent of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube the individual's voice is heard and can make a huge difference. Come to the Sound off for Action Forum and find out
how these sites are radically changing journalism
today. The forum will focus on youth civic journalism and
will feature blogs, songs, and videos that local youth have
created to voice their opinion on issues that matter to them. Ryan Blethen, Associate Publisher, The Seattle Times The event will be hosted on Oct. 30th at Kane Hall from 6:30pm-8pm.
Please e-mail tegoulet@u.washington.edu if you have any questions or comments.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 6th, 1:30 PM Location: Hogness Auditorium, Room A-420, Health Sciences, UW (Reception will be held at end of lecture outside the Auditorium.) Speaker: Professor Sir David Cox Honorary Fellow, Nuffield College Department of Statistics, University of Oxford Presentation: The Theory of Statistics: Some Challenges More information about the speaker and presentation can be found at: http://sphcm.washington.edu/news/article.asp?content_ID=265 Presented by the Department of Biostatistics Courses
Instructor: Dr. Chris Stecker Fundamental principles of sound and vibration with emphasis on examples relevant to the speech and hearing systems. This course provides a basic foundation for students interested in the science of sound. Course material is very well suited to those without substantial natural science preparation. Students in music, speech and hearing sciences, speech processing/signal processing, and linguistics will benefit from this course. Key topics include basic principles of measurement, sound generation and propagation, signal types, amplitude measurement, filtering and resonance, spectral analysis, and instrumental methods. If you have any questions about this course, please contact the
instructor directly at cstecker@u.washington .edu.
SLN 19021 Lecture: MWF 11.30-12.20 plus Th quiz sections Taught by Professor Craig Jeffrey, Geography and International Studies Youth politics is everywhere. Global transformations in economic prospects and cultural possibilities have catapulted young people to the center of political life. How might we connect the hardships and politics of youth in Seattle to the lives of youth in India, Africa and Latin America? Global Youth 111 allows students to discuss the links between their own lives and those of students in other global contexts, with particular reference to health, education, environment and politics. The course will interest students at different stages of their university careers and it makes use of a variety of teaching techniques, including debates, photography, and performance. (Satisfies Individual and Society General Educational Requirement)
Credits: 3 MW, 2:30-3:50 Location: OCN 425 Instructor: Dr. Deborah Illman 616-4826 illman@u.washington.edu Course Description: This course provides graduate students and upper division undergraduates with an advanced experience in science and technology writing. We explore issues of accuracy and the treatment of scientific uncertainty by journalists and sources. Other topics include the structure of feature writing, the editorial process, layout and display issues, and ethical codes for practicing science writers. Students develop advanced skills in science news writing through a combination of writing assignments, readings, discussion sessions, writing clinics, and special guest presentations by practicing science writers. Participants serve as science writing interns on the staff of Northwest Science & Technology magazine and develop a portfolio of professional quality science/technology news articles which may be eligible for publication in the magazine. Students completing this class should possess the conceptual understanding as well as the practical experience needed for a variety of writing, communication, or public outreach positions. Add code required--email the instructor at illman@u.washington.edu Internships
U.S. Senator Patty Murray is looking for interns who want to learn more about the federal government and want to be part of a hardworking team dedicated to serving the citizens of Washington state. Offices are located in Spokane, Seattle, and Washington, DC.
For the application, go to: http://murray.senate.gov./internship . Include the following with your application (in attachments if sending by email):
For additional information about the internship, see below. Description: The internship program in Senator Murray's office is very structured. We have regular meetings and trainings and encourage our interns to explore their interests and talents as the internship goes on. Certainly a part of their job is administrative work—i.e., helping with front office tasks, recording constituent opinions, etc., however we make it a point to ensure that this is not how they spend a majority of their time. We place a high value on constituent services and so primary responsibilities will include answering phones, writing constituent response letters (including the use of the Congressional Research Service and other research outlets) and leading tours of the U.S. Capitol Building. In addition, our interns will assist staff in all areas by attending briefings, writing memos and doing research. We also encourage our interns to further their own legislative interests by attending briefings and trainings which interest them. Our internship program will also include opportunities to meet with staff to build relationships and gain perspective on jobs in politics. Qualifications: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate college students who have completed at least one year of college and whose permanent residence is the state of Washington or are attending a Washington state college or university. Program Outline: Internship sessions are generally scheduled on the academic quarter: fall, winter, spring, summer. Internships are unpaid and are available for school credit if approved by your college or university. D.C. interns typically work full time (40 hours per week), however part-time schedules can be accommodated. All state internships are part-time. Senator Murray's D.C. office offers legislative and press internships. Outreach and constituent casework internships are available in the state offices. Job Description: Interns work in all areas of the office. Responsibilities include: research, written and verbal communication with constituents and federal agencies, assisting at press conferences, attending briefings, and performing a variety of administrative tasks including fielding calls from constituents and greeting visitors.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is pleased to announce that for summer 2009 we will again offer the RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) and RISE professional programs. Scholarships are awarded to American and Canadian undergraduates (RISE) and graduate students (RISE professional) in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences (geology), and engineering. RISE has established itself as an outstanding opportunity to combine serious research with a rewarding study-abroad experience. RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands on lab work and built-in social network with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. RISE interns are not only exposed to advanced research but have the rare opportunity to learn about Germany from the inside as they make new friends, establish professional contacts and spend weekends exploring the heart of Europe. Online registration and the internship database for RISE both open on December 8th. RISE professional is designed for recent graduates, Master's and PhD students, and alumni of the RISE program who are matched with a well-known German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering and develop practical skills. Internships can last from 1.5 to 6 months. Similar to RISE, this new program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration is currently available, but the internship database will open on November 1st. To find out about eligibility and the application process as well as to read reports from past participants, please visit: www.daad.de/rise and www.daad.de/rise-pro . Please note students may only apply for one of the two programs and not for both at the same time. Please email all queries about RISE and RISE professional to: rise@daad.de and rise-pro@daad.de respectively.
Come learn about The Center for Communication and Civic Engagement' s Becoming Citizens Civic Media Internship Program which is open to students in winter quarter Info session on Tuesday December 2nd at 4pm, CMU 126 Please check the flyer for more information and email acball@u.washington.edu if you have any question.
The University of Washington is one of three U.S. programs to participate in The Washington Center's U.S.-China Bilateral Trade Internship Program for students who have strong interests in issues of bilateral trade, business practices in the United States and China, and cross-cultural collaboration. This Washington, D.C., program brings together 20 students, 10 from the United States and 10 from China, to * work in internships in governmental, international, business and nonprofit organizations in their areas of interest * take a class that focuses on both cross-cultural awareness and U.S.-China trade issues, and * participate in other events such as a speaker series and simulated negotiations. It is a competitive scholarship program sponsored by Boeing (students are named Boeing Fellows) that covers TWC fees, housing fees, airfare, and provides a monthly stipend. Participating students register at UW and receive 15 credits of Pol S 498. Juniors or seniors who have an average GPA of at least 3.0 may apply. The application deadline is November 15, the program begins on January 28, and it ends on May 16. Although this schedule coincides with two UW quarters, students have successfully participated in the past. For program details, including a listing of possible placement sites, go to http://www.twc.edu/students/uschina.shtml . You can also download the brochure at http://www.twc.edu/students/boeing/USChina_Bilateral_Program_Brochure.pdf . If you have questions about the program or would like to apply, please contact Meera Roy, a UW adviser and the liaison for The Washington Center, at meroy@u.washington.edu or 206-543-9456 for an appointment. This is a fantastic opportunity to do an internship program in D.C. with almost all expenses paid. If you are interested in issues of trade with China, please consider applying. Other
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If you're looking to get involved on campus and build your leadership potential, UW Leaders is the program for you. We are an ASUW program committed to providing freshmen, sophomores and transfer juniors with the skills and opportunities that will make them the future leaders of the UW community and beyond. Whether students have a strong leadership background or are looking to get started now, UW Leaders will help them maximize their leadership potential while welcoming them into a close-knit community of accomplished and passionate individuals. The structure of the program seeks to develop students' leadership through a synthesis of seminar-style and experiential learning. Every Wednesday during winter and spring quarter, we hold weekly meetings focused on different leadership practices; topics range from public speaking and interviewing to being a leader in a multicultural society. The learning done in these workshop-style meetings is deepened through small group projects, which are designed and implemented by program participants according to their interests and goals. Along the way, students will have the opportunity to collaborate and build relationships with UW Leaders mentors who have already established themselves as leaders in our community. UW Leaders is currently seeking its participants for winter and spring quarters – that could be you! Applications for UW Leaders are due October 31st at 5pm either by email or in the office, which is located in the main ASUW office in HUB 104C. To learn more about our program, please visit our website or come visit us in the ASUW office!
SURF, the Undergraduate Student group for the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, is organizing: Puget Sounds, A Benefit Concert for the Marine Environment Friday November 7th, 2008 7 PM (6 PM Doors) at University of Washington HUB Auditorium Come celebrate the Puget Sound with a night of local music! Rocky Votolato, a local acoustic rock musician will perform, along with Slender Means and Nazca Lines. All proceeds will go directly towards helping the Puget Sound marine environment by supporting local non-profit organizations. Local grassroots organization People for Puget Sound will benefit from this event. SAFS Professor, Julia Parrish will also say a few words about the importance of helping our local marine environment. Tickets are available for purchase at the UW HUB Ticket Office. $10 Students, Staff, Faculty / $12 General Public Sponsored by Student Activities & Union Facilities (SAUF), The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS), and The Society for Undergraduate Resources in Fisheries (SURF).
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