UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REVIEW READERS!

Note: These positions COME WITH A TUITION WAIVER for Winter Quarter 2010.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during Winter Quarter 2010. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for Autumn Quarter 2010. Multiple positions available!

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: December 16-February 28 (five pay periods). Must be available for weekday training December 16-18 and December 28-31--no exceptions. Please note: The first three days of mandatory training overlap with the final three days of exam period in Autumn Quarter. On December 16, training will run for approx. 5 hours.

HOURS: 183 hours over 5 pay periods; approximately 19 hours per week. Available work hours—8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays; extended in-office reading hours offered—5:00-8:00 p.m. 3 nights each week; weekly Saturday hours provided. All files must be read in the Office of Admissions during regular office hours or during the (optional) extended evening hours and Saturdays. No files will be taken home.

CREDIT LOAD: Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2010.

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during Winter Quarter 2010. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for Autumn Quarter 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Readers will assess freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors. Applications are assessed by two Readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Admissions administrators, based on Reader assessments.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2009

NOTIFICATION/ACCEPTANCE DATES: We will notify those accepted for the positions by November 4, 2009.

CONTACT IN UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: Robin Hennes, Assistant Director: rchennes@uw.edu; 206.616.3862

SALARY:
Tuition plus standard salary - salary is commensurate with student standing.
http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm
Requirements:
Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2010.

Ability to do the following: read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately and work independently for hours at a time; be sensitive to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Condition of Employment:
APPLY: You may apply by selecting “apply for this job” (below). In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter that should address the following questions in a total of 450 words or less:

Question 1: Your assignment is to select a strong and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington. What is the meaning of “strong and diverse?” What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications and why?

Question 2: How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours? Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinions in reviewing for admission to a public university? Regardless of your answer, whether yes or no, please give an example to illustrate your decision.

Please note that your application will not be reviewed and you will not be considered for this position until the cover letter assessment is complete.

Women in Transportation Scholarships Event

The Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Puget Sound Chapter & UW-Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics Studies Program (GTTL) are proud to sponsor:

"The WTS Autumn Networking/Scholarship/Pizza Student Workshop"

Tuesday, October 13th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
University of Washington Campus
Electrical Engineering (EEB), Room 403

Please join WTS and GTTL for our Networking, Scholarship, and Pizza Workshop.
WTS is giving away $12,000 in scholarships to women studying transportation! Stop by October 13th to find out more about the scholarships and pick-up application materials. The workshop will also feature networking with WTS members and speakers from donating transportation engineering and planning organizations, PLUS high-quality PIZZA!
All students welcome! -- RSVPs appreciated: gttl@u.washington.edu, 206-616-5778

Jobs with the ASUW

The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) has some exciting employment opportunities available right now! We are currently hiring two positions: the Elections Administration Committee Chair and our Office of Government Relations Director.

Applications are online at jobs.asuw.org.

The Elections Administration Committee Chair is in charge of planning, supervising and coordinating the ASUW elections in the Spring.

The Director of Government Relations researches legislative issues of relevance to the students of the University of Washington and communicates the findings of this research to the local government, the Washington State Legislature, and the United States Congress for the purpose of advocating in the interest of the ASUW. The Director will work to coordinate the ASUW lobbying efforts and student involvement in Seattle, Olympia, and Washington D.C., coinciding with state, UW (Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma), Washington Student Lobby, where the agendas agree, and ASUW guidelines. The Director will spend Winter quarter living in Olympia and coordinating ASUW lobbying efforts.

For additional information and full job descriptions, please visit jobs.asuw.org. If you have any further questions, please e-mail Jon Solomon, the ASUW Personnel Director, at asuwpd@uw.edu, or visit the ASUW Office in HUB 104C.

ITHS Technology and Resources Access Grants

ITHS Technology and Resources Access Grants

The "Institute of Translational Health Sciences" (ITHS) was funded through the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). The ITHS brings together scientists at the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Children's, Group Health Research Institute, Benaroya Research Institute and other partner institutions in the Puget Sound region and in the WWAMI states to advance and transform clinical and translational research.

The ITHS is pleased to announce the opportunity to apply for modest "technology and resources access" grants. These grants will cover costs associated with the provision of services to you through an ITHS-approved facility core, shared resource, or cost center.
The aims of the Technology and Resources Access grants are to:
• Support the incorporation of new technologies into translational and clinical research.
• Foster collaborations between approved applicants and technology service providers.
• Encourage the utilization of the latest technologies and instrumentation into translational and clinical research.
• Promote the career development of junior faculty members in the ITHS.
Technology and Resources Access Grants information:
• Up to $10,000 per accepted applicant will be directly applied to the costs of the ITHS-approved facility core, shared resource or cost center.
• Applications are due no later than Nov 2, 2009 11:59 PM.
• The ITHS will pay the service provider directly.

Further instructions can be found at:
http://www.iths.org/node/31
For more information contact Kathy Long at 206-616-9195 or ithsapps@u.washington.edu

Research Assistantship for Evans School or Information School students ONLY

Research Assistant - IMLS Public Access in Libraries Study
University of Washington, Information School

***Must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the Information School or Evans School of Public Affairs***

Location
The Information School, UW

Start Date: 10/12/09, or ASAP
End Date: 12/15/09

This appointment is initially for autumn quarter with the possibility to extend into winter and spring pending funding. The RA will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Position Description
The Information School has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a study examining public access computing in libraries across the United States.

Libraries offer an established institution and infrastructure for providing public access to information along with training and other peripheral services important for those who are not regularly exposed to technology in their daily lives. However, there is little systematic information available on the impact of library efforts in this area, particularly related to the use of these technologies for public access to critical information that can make a difference in the lives of the users. This research program seeks to establish indicators that will provide a long-term method for measuring impact of these services on the populations using them, particularly the underserved communities that have no other access to digital information resources. An important part of the study will be the dissemination of findings to public policy agencies and organizations that should be aware of the impact libraries are having on the social and economic well-being of our communities through
their public access computing services.

The Research Assistant will work with a team of faculty and research staff to execute the research plan. The successful student will gain valuable experience in both large-scale research implementation and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Duties include:
• Secondary research of existing data, literature, reports and other studies relevant to this project
• Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and synthesis for publications
• Assist in writing papers for academic and professional conferences and journals
• Assist in other aspects of research implementation, including communicating with stakeholders, maintaining the research website, and preparing reports

Requirements
• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student in the Information School or Evans School of Public Affairs
• Significant research experience including field research, data analysis, and statistical analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently and independently in a rapidly changing work environment
• Computer-proficient and comfortable using software applications such as Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office and Outlook, and Internet Explorer
• Demonstrated experience using research software such as SPSS, SAS, and Atlas.ti.

Desired qualification
• Experience with GIS
Qualified students with an interest in the impact of public access computing in libraries and public policy related to libraries, and who are enrolled in the Information School or the Evans School are encouraged to apply.

This position is eligible for a tuition waiver and benefits (percentage of tuition waived will be dependent upon program student is enrolled in). Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to Crystal Yost, Assistant HR Manager crystaly@uw.edu or 206-543-4738. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 10 credits to be eligible.

To apply
1. Please include a cover letter briefly describing your skills and experiences relevant to this type of position in one page or less.
2. Attach a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments
3. Attach a copy of your most recent complete transcript for the masters or PhD program you are currently pursuing (does not have to be official; pdf format will be accepted)
4. Attach a sample of your research related writing or contributions to any past studies that you have worked on.

Please return all application materials to Ulibee Corner at iApply@uw.edu (please include "RA IMLS" in the subject line) or to Mary Gates Hall, Suite 370, no later than October 9, 2009.

CDSE Fellowship Program

CSDE Fellowship Program: Advanced Graduate Training in Demography

Applications welcome now!

This is to announce this year's round of applications for the CSDE Fellowship Program for Advanced Graduate Training in Demography. Applications to become a CSDE Fellow are now open, until end of day on Friday, October 9th.

Participation in the CSDE Fellows program is open to any graduate student at the University of Washington.

The idea behind this program is to create a group of graduate students who are affiliated with CSDE, and a training program for students interested in demography. Many students regularly attend CSDE Seminars, and are linked to CSDE through advisers or mentors who are CSDE Faculty Affiliates; CSDE wants to offer the support of CSDE core services to these students; limited financial support for conference attendance is also available. Otherwise, these Fellowships are not funded.

For more details on Fellowship requirements, instructions and an application form, please visit the CSDE Fellowships page at http://csde.washington.edu/training/fellowships.shtml

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Applicants should register for CSDE 502 (Population Proseminar) in Autumn quarter right away. In CSDE 502 they will be introduced to the core services offered by CSDE.

2. Applications can be submitted online by visiting http://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/latsch/83761 (NetID required). The application is in the form of an online WebQ survey. Applications are due by end of day on Friday, October 9th.

Questions? Send an email to Wolfram Latsch at latsch@u.washington.edu

Awards from The Institute of Humane Studies

INTERNSHIPS:Journalism
IHS Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Placements are available for spring, summer and fall. The deadline for spring placement is November 15, and the deadline for the summer is January 31. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism.

• Newspaper & Print track: Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments—interns this summer averaged 30 clips.
• Broadcast Journalism track: Interns work at major media networks or news production houses on projects such as researching news stories and setting up interviews. Last year we sponsored internships at CNN in Atlanta, ABC's "20/20" in Manhattan, and Fox News in Los Angeles, among others.
• Investigative Journalism track: Interns work under the guidance and supervision of a professional investigative journalist; writing, researching and analyzing state policy.
State and Federal Policy

INTERNSHIPS: Public Policy
The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program offers internships for students and recent graduates interested in public policy at the state or federal level. All placements offer participation in the Washington, DC, opening and closing workshops, a $1,500 stipend, travel reimbursement, and housing (or a housing allowance). Application Deadline: January 31, 2010.
• State-based Policy: Placements available at policy organizations in more than 30 states. www.TheIHS.org/statepolicy
• Public Policy: Interns will spend the summer working at think tanks and nonprofit organizations around the Washington, DC, area. www.TheIHS.org/federalpolicy

INTERNSHIPS: Production
IHS Production Internships offer placements in feature films, documentaries, video game development and animation. Placements are available for spring, summer and fall and take place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country. Past internship hosts have included Warner Brothers, Focus Features, Big Mouth Productions, and more. We consider applicants at all levels of experience — from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. The deadline for spring placement is November 15, and the deadline for the summer is February 15. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Master of Fine Arts
IHS Film & Fiction Scholarships award up to $10,000 for tuition and expenses. Open to all students who will be pursuing an MFA full-time in the 2010-2011 school year. The application is online; the deadline to apply is January 15. More information is available at www.TheIHS.org/mfa.

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowships award up to $12,000 to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, including those in the fields of law and journalism, who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Open to all students pursuing a degree full-time in the 2010-2011 academic year. The deadline to apply is December 31. www.TheIHS.org/hsf.