Hey, UW grad student! We’re starting off this Digest with a few resources and ideas if you’re seeking funding:
GFIS is a good resource to help you strategize about your funding search. Their specialty is in the how of finding funding. They have drop-in appointments or you can email them to schedule a one-on-one. They also have an online resource guide and a blog updated regularly with funding opportunities. You can subscribe to their blog here.
The Graduate School’s Office of Fellowships and Awards is a great resource if you are interested in applying to any of the fellowships on their list of fellowships. They can help you prepare a strong application.
Your academic department, faculty advisors and peers are the best place to explore what sources of funding will be the best fit.
You might also find this blog post about finding funding option’s outside of your departments’ TA/RA positions to be helpful.
CAMPUS RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Need-to-know resources
Seattle: SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Training
Seattle // UW Tower // Wednesday, August 7 // 2–3:30 p.m.
A 90-minute training about campus resources, warning signs of violence and response options when you are concerned for your safety or someone else’s safety. The training will include a discussion of relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, suicide and a brief portion on bystander intervention strategies. Register. This workshop will also be offered on August 21.
Gear for your outdoor adventure
Seattle, times and locations vary
Did you know you can rent hiking gear and more from the UW’s Gear Garage? How about renting a canoe from the Waterfront Activities Center?
FUNDING
Pad your wallet
Deadline August 12
Awards ranging from $3,000–$1,000 to honor open a Latinx person who has completed a dissertation as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences, broadly defined, and/or anyone whose dissertation research conducted as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences focuses on the Hispanic community.
American Heart Association: Predoctoral Fellowship 2020
Deadline August 14, 5 p.m.
The purpose of the AHA Predoctoral Fellowship is to enhance the integrated research and clinical training of promising students who are matriculated in pre-doctoral or clinical health professional degree training programs and who intend careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists, or related careers aimed at improving global cardiovascular health.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation: Graduate Merit & Need Scholarships
Deadline August 15
Provides scholarships for graduate students in all disciplines based on merit or financial need.
Deadline August 15
Is awarded to a student who has lived with and fought against cancer or has watched a family member or close friend go through the experience of fighting cancer.
NetSpot WiFi Site Survey, Analysis and Troubleshooting Software Scholarship Award
Deadline August 31
One $2,000 NetSpot scholarship will be awarded to a student studying, working on and interested in wireless technologies.
Korea Foundation Field Research Fellowships
Deadline September 2
Provides Korean studies scholars abroad and experts in relevant fields with the opportunity to conduct onsite field research in Korea and access to relevant resource materials.
GRAD HACK
Guidance & strategies for navigating grad education
How to tell your adviser you’re pursuing a non-academic career
Alaina G. Levine, a STEM careers consultant, walks you through how to have “The Talk” with your advisor.
Summer Professional Development
This summer to do list includes updating your C.V./Resume, networking and building a website. Remember, you don’t have to do it all. 🙂
This scientist says stepping away from the lab bench is time well spent.
CAREER & ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bulk up your C.V.
Strengthen Your Teaching with CTL Grad School Courses
This autumn, GRDSCH 550 explores strategies for teaching international and multilingual students. This course focuses on evidence-based teaching practices that leverage the diverse linguistic and cultural assets of global classrooms to enrich learning for all students. (1 Credit, CR/NC, Th 2:30–3:20).
CoMotion Makerspace: Intro to 3D Printing
Seattle // FLK 215 // Tuesday, July 30 // 2–3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of 3D printing, such as: what makes a good print; what each setting does to your print (e.g. layer height, infill, etc.); how to set up your file correctly; and how to operate the 3D printer. This workshop is only eligible for current MakerSpace users (2018-2019).
Seattle // OUG 220 // Thursday, August 8 // 10 a.m.–noon
UW Tech Talks are University-wide events bringing together information technology enthusiasts from across our campuses to share ideas, knowledge, or even a war story or two.
Digital Scholarship Summer Immersion Program
Space in this workshop is full but you can register for the waitlist.
Seattle // ALB, Research Commons // Tuesday, August 13 // 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
An opportunity to join faculty and fellow graduate students in learning about creating a podcast or digital book publishing.
Framing Injustice: How the Media Covered the Dakota Access Pipeline and Why it Matters
Tacoma // The Swiss Restaurant & Pub // Tuesday, August 13 // 6:30–8 p.m.
Dr. Ellen Moore will be discussing her work with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on the media coverage of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The talk includes discussion of the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy and the media coverage of the #NODAPL movement that emerged in 2016 and 2017.
Writing a Teaching Statement
Seattle // Gerberding 142 // Wednesday, August 21 // 3:30–5 p.m.
Find out what a teaching statement can look like, how to develop one (even if you have never been a T.A.), review examples, and brainstorm with peers. Organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning. RSVP.
T.A. Conference on Teaching & Learning
UW Seattle // various locations // September 16-18
Learn strategies/best practices for being a TA at UW, including engaging students, facilitating discussions, creating inclusive classrooms, grading & much more. Register.
&Now Festival of Innovative Writing: Points of Convergence
Bothell // Thursday, September 19–22 // various times
&Now is a biennial literary festival known for presenting innovative writing, thinking about writing, and interdisciplinary explorations such as new poetics, performances, narrative, critical, electronic, and multimedia projects.
JOB HUNT
Make your next career move
Research Scientist, Simulation Science – UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Seattle, Wash.
Deadline August 1
This position is focused on simulation modeling to quantify the potential costs and effects of health interventions designed to reduce child mortality and non-communicable disease burden globally. Seeking candidates with a master’s degree or doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or other focuses.
Statistical Sciences R&D Internship – Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
Deadline August 2
This candidate may be called upon to perform as part of a technical team conducting creative statistical research, take part in developing advanced research ideas, and publish outstanding developments and present results at conference meetings. Seeking candidates pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics.
HUB Programming and Events Internship – UW Campus, Seattle, Wash.
Deadline August 9
A paid opportunity to plan, facilitate and provide administrative support for HUB programs and events. Apply on Handshake with Job ID: 2899957.
Carlson Center Graduate Student Mentor Internship – UW Campus, Seattle, Wash.
Deadline August 9
In this paid internship, graduate students work 15-18 hours per week mentoring undergraduate interns and fostering community-campus partnerships.
Senior Consultant: Technology Innovation and Management – Navigant, Washington, DC
Deadline August 9
The successful candidate will support the evaluation, investigation, and analysis of new and emerging technologies that can improve the overall efficiency of buildings or related equipment. Seeking candidates with a master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Forensic Clinical/Cognitive Neuroscience Fellowship – Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM
Deadline August 16
A forensic clinical/cognitive neuroscience postdoctoral research position is currently available in Dr. Kent Kiehl’s laboratory at The Mind Research Network and the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. All candidates should possess a strong interest (and preferably experience) working with incarcerated populations, a strong background in research, and experience coordinating research projects. Seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
Cybersecurity Architect – Amica Mutual Insurance Company, Lincoln, RI
Deadline August 30
Amica is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer who will provide technical leadership for the Enterprise Cybersecurity department. This position will be responsible for the development and design of security controls and solutions with the ultimate goal of reducing risk associated with information systems. Seeking candidates with a master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a variety of majors.
Harvest Program Internship – Behavioral Health Resources, Shelton, Wash.
Deadline August 30
The Harvest Program serves pregnant and parenting women who are seeking abstinence from drugs or alcohol. The program seeks to support women as they focus on recovery, begin to make healthy choices and start prioritizing their personal needs, as well as the needs of their children. Seeking candidates pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work/Human Services, and other related fields.
Geospatial Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellowship – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Wash.
Deadline August 31
The fellowship will focus on geospatial analyses of HPV vaccine data. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to pursue independent research and publications in addition to the main project for this fellowship, in research areas such as HPV-attributable cancer epidemiology, HPV vaccine immunoepidemiology, and immunogenetics of HPV-related cancers. Seeking candidates with a doctorate in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
User Experience Researcher – SEIU 775 Benefits Group, Seattle, Wash.
Deadline August 31
This candidate will be an integral part of the Human Centered Design and Research team and will play a key role in the development of digital products and user centered services. The UX Researcher can expect to conduct in-depth user research, perform qualitative interviews, develop user flows and wireframes, and perform iterative user testing and analysis. Seeking candidates with a master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction, UX/Design Research, or related studies
