Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:14 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: change to CR/ NC + advising forms
 

Hello, 

Just a reminder of this upcoming deadline:

May 29
Last day to change grade status to or from the credit/no credit basis.

Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the spring semester.

Also if you need the advising forms to remove a registration bar, they are attached here.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Thank you much, and best wishes, 

Kathy

Kathy McWilliams
Graduate Program Coordinator

Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:12 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: Graduate Career & Professional Development Events

Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:50 AM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: CEE Rising Stars 2020 - Carnegie Mellon University

Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 3:00 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: two notices: EPA job + Summer 2020 Internship Opportunity: Department of Energy Project (Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin)
 

Hello,  

Please scroll down for information about an EPA job opportunity, and further down for the DOE internship notice. 

Thank you, and best, 

Kathy

Kathy McWilliams
Graduate Program Coordinator

Dept. of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering | The University of Texas at Austin | ECJ 4.200 | www.caee.utexas.edu |  mcwilliams@utexas.edu | (512) 232-1709

Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 10:47 AM
Subject: [GCN Listserv] Position at the EPA

Hi all,

Those in physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, or math may have students interested in this position with the Environmental Protection Agency.  Please feel free to share.

Philip

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Philip A. Guerrero

Graduate Program Administrator

John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences

The University of Texas at Austin

512-471-6098

Cc: "DeCair, Sara" <DeCair.Sara@epa.gov>
Subject: RE: Connect me with POCs to help find PhDs for CST?

Hi Philip!

Here’s the position we have at EPA. Please distribute the link to your graduate school colleagues and feel free to get in touch with Sara DeCair (cc’d) if you have any questions.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/568536700

Jay

From: Hooper, Melanie Pearce 
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 8:29 AM
Subject: Summer 2020 Internship Opportunity: Department of Energy Project (Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin)

Hello,

Please share the following summer internship opportunity with your master’s students.  Thank you!

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Seeking a self-motivated machine-learning intern to assist in sensor anomaly detection projects funded by Department of Energy. The person will help to develop a full-stack, web-based anomaly detection system using open-source ML packages (scikit-learn, pytorch, or tensorflow) and/or custom ML routines. Knowledge in statistical time series analysis, Linux/unix, common Python libraries (numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib), and one or more ML-based predictive algorithms (random forest, RNN, CNN) is required. Knowledge in Javascript web application libraries, SQL, and event processing (e.g., Apache Kafka) is highly desirable. The job is physically located in Bureau of Economic Geology at UT’s Pickle Research Campus, but telecommuting is permitted under current circumstances. 

Ideal candidate is a master-level graduate student. The person must be a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision. Please send cover letter, résumé, and necessary transcript/certificate showing related course work or experience to Alexander Sun, Senior Research Scientist at UT Pickle Research: alex.sun@beg.utexas.edu

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-Melanie

MELANIE PEARCE HOOPER, MA, LPC | Associate Director, Graduate Employer Education & Experiences 

The University of Texas at Austin | Texas Career Engagement

SZB 562F | 512.232.7809 | careerengagement.utexas.edu

Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 1:11 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: Applications open for TomKat Center Postdoctoral Fellowships
 

As we try to identify the most exceptional early career researchers, we ask your assistance in sharing this opportunity with any talented recent or upcoming PhDs performing research related to sustainable energy.  Please also feel free to promote this opportunity to any connections you have in this research area at other universities.

TomKat Center Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Energy at Stanford University

Designed to attract exceptional early-career researchers to Stanford University where they can receive postdoctoral training under the mentorship of Stanford faculty and explore new research directions in sustainable energy and its intersection with food, water, transportation, human health, or the environment. TomKat Postdoctoral Fellows will have support for up to two years to work on creative, multi-disciplinary research that complements the existing work of Stanford faculty in sustainable energy-related areas, or creates new research directions within the core topical areas of the TomKat Center. 

Fellowship applicants develop and submit their research proposals but they must have a commitment from a Stanford faculty member confirming that they will sponsor and host them in their lab as a postdoctoral fellow.  

TomKat Center Postdoctoral Fellowships

Application portal is open. Applications are due July 31, 2020.

Awards expected to be made during fall 2020

Applicant Resources

Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:52 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: Requesting Your Assistance with Recruiting Engineering Doctoral Student Participants
 

Subject: Invitation to Help Improve Engineering Doctoral Students’ Experiences

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Dear Engineering Doctoral Students, 

We are a team of investigators in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. We are conducting a research project designed to increase our understanding of both "international and domestic (US-born)" engineering doctoral students’ sense of belonging and interactions with faculty, peers, and staff. You are invited to participate in the following study as a current doctoral student in an engineering program.

Participation includes completion of a survey that should take about 10 minutes to complete.

To participate, please follow the link to the survey:

[Survey URL link]

Or copy and paste the URL below into a web browser:

[https://asuengineering.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oXe23vzLjPqOZn]

This study has been approved by the ASU Institutional Review Board (protocol number: STUDY00011772). For questions or further information regarding this research, please feel free to contact the research team at elee78@asu.edu. 

We appreciate your time and contribution to this research. Stay well and connected during these uncertain times.

Sincerely, 

Eunsil Lee, PhD student

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Arizona State University

Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:50 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: CARES Act Emergency Funds (PLEASE SHARE)
 

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocates funds to support individuals and businesses/organizations, including colleges and universities, affected by the pandemic and economic downturn. UT has received funds under the CARES Act and is working to provide emergency assistance to as many students as possible to help them meet their emergency financial needs during this challenging time. CARES will be able to provide all of the needs listed on the initial Student Emergency Fund application including rent.

You can learn more about CARES and apply for funding by visiting the following link: https://onestop.utexas.edu/cares-act-faq/ 

If you have any questions regarding CARES or applying for CARES funding, please direct your questions to Texas One Stop by emailing them at onestop@utexas.edu

Best, 

JUSTIN CARTER (he/him), Outreach and Prevention Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin | Student Emergency Services in the Office of the Dean of Students | 512-471-5017 (Voicemail) | deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency

Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:21 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: University Writing Center- UWC Summer Services
 

Hello, 
As many of you know, the University Writing Center (UWC) transferred all graduate student services online in response to the COVID crisis.   We hope you’ll see us for writing support this summer and we’ll be conducting consultations M-Th 10-5.  We will also be offering weekly writing groups, monthly writing retreats, and workshops to help graduate students stay on track towards the completion of their thesis or dissertation.

Students can make an appointment through Symplicity or contact us through Chat for scheduling assistance.  If they have specific questions when we are not open, they can use our Handouts, which provide guidance on frequently asked questions.

Best,

Kristin Gilger, Ph.D
Graduate Services Coordinator, University Writing Center

*A sample of Exit Poll Comments since shifting services online:

• I think access to the meeting was super easy despite everything being online now. 

• I loved the collaborative nature—[my consultant) was extremely helpful and made it easy to get ideas sparked.

• I really liked her advice on color coding paragraphs/sentences by topic to help with organization. I liked that she stayed on the call to help me with that process, as that could have been something she could have told me to do on my own time. 

• This appointment was great for helping me revise my rough draft. I know what I need to do on my own to finish it…. [My consultant] was awesome and kind, while still providing good constructive feedback.

_____

Kristin Gilger, Ph.D.

Graduate Services Coordinator, University Writing Center

The University of Texas at Austin

Learning Commons, PCL 2.330

101 E. 21st Street, Stop G3000

Austin, TX 78712

http://uwc.utexas.edu/

Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 4:32 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: upcoming Final defense meeting
 

Hello, 

Please note this upcoming PhD final defense meeting:

Student Name                          Major                       Committee Chair              Date, Time, Location                                                      

ARAYA ARAYA, FELIPE A.     CIVIL ENGINEERING    Faust, Kasey M         MAY 13, 2020; 1:00PM; VIRTUAL
"UNDERSTANDING HOSTING COMMUNITIES AS A STAKEHOLDER IN THE PROVISION OF URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE TO DISPLACED POPULATIONS" 

Zoom invitation:
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/4821799088?pwd=RVVUMHFnckpWSEZ6UXJhaXJob2l4UT09  
The access word is: araya

Thank you, 

Kathy McWilliams
Graduate Program Coordinator

To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Cc: Adele Magnani <acm2992@austin.utexas.edu>
Subject: Check-In survey CAEE Graduate Students
 

Hello,   
Please use this survey to let us know how you are doing, how we as a department and university can better support you, and what you are thinking about the future and returning to campus. 

Check-In survey CAEE Graduate Students

Also, please let me know if you have any questions or problems with Registration.  The current Registration window will close on Friday, May 8. 

Thank you, and best, 

Kathy

Kathy McWilliams
Graduate Program Coordinator

Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 10:35 AM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: NSF CAREER study on graduate engineering education
 

Subject: Request for participation in NSF CAREER study on graduate engineering education

 

Hello engineering graduate students, 

 

First, and foremost, I hope that you are safe, healthy, and maintaining some semblance of sanity during this time of uncertainty. My name is Dr. Catherine Berdanier. I am an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. I am conducting a nationwide study on graduate engineering student wellbeing, attrition, and persistence. This work is funded through an NSF CAREER Grant. Some of you may recall a very similar email in your inbox last semester. This is an ongoing recruitment process and we apologize for any duplicated emails. If you did not participate last semester, or have differing opinions this semester, my research team and I are asking for your help and experiences as we investigate and model the complexities of graduate engineering education. 

 

If you are interested in sharing your experiences with us through interviews and survey methods, please follow the link below to a screening survey to indicate your willingness to participate. Again, if you previously completed this survey, and your perspective has not changed, please ignore this survey. A member of our research team will follow up with more study details, consent forms, and scheduling to participate in an interview.

 

Here is the link to the survey: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GtaHB5pLn9bCM5. 

 

If you are interested in the research my research group conducts, you can find my website here. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email my research team.

 

All the best,

Dr. Catherine Berdanier

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 

The Pennsylvania State University

Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory

Lab email: ecrl@me.psu.edu

 

Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 4:16 PM
To: CAEE-Grad <caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu>
Subject: Scholarship opportunity for women- CAEE students
 

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. For more information, visit www.peointernational.org.

We are looking for serious, goal-oriented scholars who are excited about their subject and in the process of creating new knowledge, developing new technologies or making new discoveries through research. Recipients of this award are already leaders among their peers, have already begun contributing significantly to their chosen fields and have already achieved amazing things evidenced by things such as patents, publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at international conferences, having their work cited by others in their field or unique global experiences.

Please have recommended top doctoral candidates email me their CV with a brief cover letter explaining why they think they would be a good award candidate. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2020. Interviews to follow.

$15,000 P.E.O. scholarship awards:

P.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, very competitive, merit-based (NOT need based) awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited university.  Only approximately 12% of applicants receive this award.

Eligibility criteria:

• Female

• U.S. or Canadian citizen

• Full-time student

• Within 2 years of completing her degree, preference given to 1 year left (between April 2022 and August 2023)

• Academically excellent (3.8 GPA)

• Working on cutting-edge, innovative dissertation 

Timing:

• Apply in fall of 2020

• Award by May 2021

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

Debbie S. Johnson
dschmidtjohnson@gmail.com