NASA Space Grant

Dear Graduate Student,

The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium would like to invite you to apply for our graduate fellowship that covers tuition for Spring 2010 and provides you with a $5,000 award. The eligibility criteria are as follows: US Citizenship, WA Residency (or paying resident level tuition), science/technology/engineering/or math (STEM) degree in progress, current TA or RA appointment (this is negotiable and based on your circumstances).

Attached is the application covers sheet with the instructions and below is a link with more detail on our graduate fellowships.
http://www.waspacegrant.org/grduate.html

The deadline is March 12, 2010, disregard the attached application cover sheet's posted deadline since we are extending the deadline to March 12.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like advice on applying.

Sincerely,


J.Carlos Chavez
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J.Carlos Chavez
Student Program Coordinator and Advisor
Washington NASA Space Grant
University of Washington
163 Johnson Hall Box 351310
Phone: 206-543-8919
Fax: 206-543-0179

NASA Space Grant Consortium

The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium is happy to announce the opening of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program application as of today. We also have several funding opportunities for students interested in science, technology, engineering, or math, please see below.

- Due date: April 16, 2010: Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), $4,000 for full-time summer research work or $2,000 for part-time. http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html

- Due date: February 8, 2010: Graduate student fellowships; $5,000 and
tuition payment for Spring 2010. http://www.waspacegrant.org/grduate.html

-Due date: March 12, 2010: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation: $10,000 scholarship. http://www.waspacegrant.org/announcement.html

Please check back on our private industry internship applications for the companies listed below at:
http://www.waspacegrant.org/pvtindinterns.html

Astronaut Foundation Scholarship

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is seeking student nominees from faculty members for its 2010-2011, $10,000 scholarship. Faculty should select an outstanding University of Washington undergraduate or graduate student in the science, technology, engineering,or math (STEM) disciplines.

Students must be highly motivated, focused on their scientific objectives, and possess intellectual daring.

*Students cannot apply directly for this award. We recommend that students take the initiative by downloading the scholarship application materials and meet with a faculty member for recommendation purposes.

Deadline: Receipt of the application to WA NASA Space Grant office:
March 12, 2010

Turn in applications at:
WA NASA Space Grant
attn: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Johnson 141
Box 351310
Seattle, WA 98195

Eligibility and Application process:

-Must be a United States citizen
-Must be identified and nominated by at least one faculty member who knows the student personally and well -Must be entering junior or senior year, or seeking a masters degree at the time the award begins

Nomination and more information may be downloaded from:
http://www.waspacegrant.org/undergr.html

Accompanying the nomination form must be:

-Two nomination letters from faculty members. One must be from the nominating professor -A short statement of interest, activities, hobbies, and goals -An official transcript -Resume -Financial Summary Form -Proof of citizenship

*Faculty may request additional information by e-mailing Carlos Chavez - jcc5@u.washington.edu

Completed nominations should be submitted to the WA NASA Space Grant Office no later than March 12, 2010.
*Nominated students will be notified by April 1, 2010.

Questions should be directed to jcc5@u.washington.edu or 206-543-8919.

Learning and Scholarly Technologies Graduate Assistant

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=59396&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

Learning and Scholarly Technologies has an outstanding opportunity for Graduate Staff Assistant, Winter and Spring Quarters.

Department: LEARNING & SCHOLARLY TECHNOLOGIES
Job Location: 4518 University Way

Date Available: Winter and Spring quarters 2010
Deadline: November 20, 2009
Notification Deadline: December 4, 2009
Acceptance: December 11, 2009

Description:
Learning & Scholarly Technologies (LST) supports members of the University of Washington (UW) community as they discover, work toward, and achieve their learning, teaching and research goals. We explore innovative technologies and offer proven solutions, in collaboration with our clients, to help them stay at the forefront of their work.

LST is seeking a UW graduate student to serve as a Graduate Staff Assistant for winter and spring quarters. The Graduate Staff Assistant will be responsible for technical writing and editing. Projects include writing LST marketing materials and news stories; collaborating on technology research reports; creating and updating content for the LST Web site (http://www.uw.edu/lst), including online how-to guides, computing workshop curriculum, and profiles of technology use; collaborating with professional, graduate, and undergraduate staff on curriculum development and technical communication projects; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
# Currently registered UW Graduate Student in good standing and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in academic technology and enjoy working with and assisting people. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong editing skills. In addition, candidates must be able to understand new technology quickly, work well as a member of a team and independently, communicate effectively with colleagues, exercise good judgment, and meet deadlines.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Other desired skills include the following: leadership ability; Web design skills and experience with Web languages; proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel, including chart design; teaching experience; and other relevant technology, writing, or technical communication experience.
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student
# Candidates are hired through graduate appointments; applicants must therefore be enrolled at the UW and be in good standing with ten credits or more of graduate coursework.
# Applicants must also be able to work 20 hours from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
# The appointment carries a stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits.
# The appointment may continue beyond spring 2010, based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: November 20, 2009
Notification: December 4, 2009
Acceptance: December 11, 2009