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Three grad students earn AWWA Scholarships

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:38:01 +0000

Three grad students earn AWWA Scholarships Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 06/28/2022 - 13:38

Miles Salzer

From left to right: Sangsuk Lee, Emma Wells, Ayush Shahi

Three EVEN graduate students were recently awarded scholarships through the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Scholarship program for their hard work and perseverance.

Sangsuk Lee (Advisor: Anthony Straub) received the HDR One Water Institute Scholarship. Sangsuk expects to complete his Ph.D. in May 2023 and plans to join a research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There, he will research desalination and hopes to decrease the associated costs.

Emma Wells (Advisors: Karl Linden and Amy Javernick-Will) was granted the Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship and plans to complete her Ph.D. by May 2025. Emma’s research aims to help low-income communities that struggle with safe water. She hopes her “findings from [her] research can be used as a roadmap to assessing the reliability of water quality in rural and marginalized communities.”

Ayush Shahi (Advisor: Julie Korak) received the Thomas R. Camp Scholarship from CDM Smith. Ayush’s research focuses on reducing hazardous waste containing arsenic through an innovative regeneration process. “Through research and partnership with water utilities, [Ayush plans] to design treatment processes that benefit the communities we are serving.” In the future, Ayush plans to continue research and possibly teaching.

Three EVEN graduate students were recently awarded scholarships through the AWWA Scholarship program for their hard work and perseverance...

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PhD student Kimberly Pugel Honored as 2021 New Face of Civil Engineering by ASCE

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:47:32 +0000

PhD student Kimberly Pugel Honored as 2021 New Face of Civil Engineering by ASCE Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:47

ASCE has honored Kimberly Pugel as a 2021 New Face of Civil Engineering. Pugel’s work combines environmental engineering, planning, policymaking, and a heavy dose of communication skills, particularly as it relates to facilitating communication between stakeholders and decision-makers.

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CEAE and EVEN 2020 Live-Streamed Graduation Ceremony Video

Anonymous — Tue, 19 May 2020 15:09:25 +0000

CEAE and EVEN 2020 Live-Streamed Graduation Ceremony Video Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/19/2020 - 09:09

Congratulations on your Graduation!

The Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department and the Environmental Engineering Program hosted a live-streamed graduation ceremony on May 15, 2020.

More than 350 graduating students, faculty, staff, family and friends attended the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments.Thank you to all. Special thanks to our featured guest speaker Jonathan Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Wright Water Engineers and to our student speaker Peter Heller, who won the Outstanding Undergraduate Award from the College of Engineering and Applied Science and from the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Department.

Please find below the Program, the graduation updated slides and the video of the Ceremony.

Go Buffs!

2020 CEAE and EVEN Graduation Ceremony Slides Graduation Program

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hktsu-WEW5w]

The Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department and the Environmental Engineering Program hosted a live-streamed graduation ceremony on May 15, 2020. More than 350 graduating students, faculty, staff, family and friends attended the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments.

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Summer fellowship will help student wrap up her sustainable concrete research

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:27:52 +0000

Summer fellowship will help student wrap up her sustainable concrete research Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 04/29/2020 - 13:27

PhD student Mikaela DeRousseau has received a 2020 Summer Fellowship from the ��Ƶ Graduate School. DeRousseau is in her fourth year at ��Ƶ with a focus on civil systems, and expects to graduate in August. Her advisors are Joseph Kasprzyk and Wil Srubar

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CWS Technology Development and Research Recruitment

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:16:19 +0000

CWS Technology Development and Research Recruitment Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2020 - 13:16

invites applications for the position of Research Series:

Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern

OPENING DATE: 03/06/20

CLOSING DATE: 04/13/20 05:00 PM

THE POSITION:

The Treatment Plant Services Department currently has an opening in the Technology Development and Research Division. This opening is part of the Research series, which includes; Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern positions.

The distinction between the positions are:

Engineering Research Intern: An excellent opportunity to develop Research experience working for a nationally-recognized wastewater treatment facility in the public sector. The salary range for this position is: $38,793 - $53,341.

Operations Specialist: Within a team of engineers, researches improvements in the operations of the District's programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities. Conducts research projects to optimize program operations, develops new innovative technologies, verifies operational data for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces the risk of regulatory noncompliance. The salary range for this position is: $59,682 - $82,063.

Operations Analyst 1: Researches improvements in the operations of the District's programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities. Conducts research projects to optimize program operations, develops new innovative technologies, verifies operational data for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces the risk of regulatory noncompliance. The salary range for this position is: $67,640 - $93,004.

Additional Information:

Temporary position, up to six months.
Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, and criminal background check.
For some positions, the successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to these classifications. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions)

Engineering Research Intern:

Assist with research projects as assigned.
Assistance in the facility will include monitoring and evaluation of full-scale fermentation, monitoring of biological phosphorous removal process, and evaluation of process instrumentation.
Candidates will work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to design, conduct, and troubleshoot testing programs.
Provide technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate testing reports. Present and discuss findings from testing with managers.

Operations Specialist:

Plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.
Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with on-going operations.
Develop testing protocols and experiments based on research objectives and modify as needed based on interpretation of results.
Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
Write research reports and present findings at conferences and to colleagues.
Manage research within required budget and time constraints.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please review the position description.

Operations Analyst 1:

Develop, plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.
Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with on-going operations.
Develop new analytical and measurement techniques as required for collecting appropriate data.
Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
Organize and coordinate the use of various lab research spaces at multiple District locations.
Write research reports, journal articles, and present findings at research conferences.
Manage research within the required budget and time constraints.
Prepare and present data analysis to consultants in support of capital improvement projects.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please review the position description.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

(Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying)

Engineering Research Intern:

A current or recently graduated student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or other science.
Coursework in wastewater treatment is desired.

Operations Specialist:

Two (2) years or more of responsible experience in conducting research related to environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis, laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

Operations Analyst 1:

Three (3) years or more of increasingly responsible experience in conducting research related to environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis, laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

In addition to the Experience and Training Guidelines listed above, some positions may prefer Master of Science degree in environmental engineering, engineering, or science with an emphasis on chemistry, biology, or microbiology, or related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Applications May Be Filed Online At:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cws/jobs/2736193/research-series-operations-analyst-1-operations-specialist-engineering-resea

http://www.cleanwaterservices.org

2550 SW Hillsboro Highway Hillsboro, OR 97123 503.681.3600

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2020 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:13:04 +0000

2020 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Applications Available Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2020 - 14:13

The Board of Directors of the Colorado Groundwater Association has announced the availability of the Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship for 2020. They will again be awarding one or more scholarships of up to $2,000 in April. The scholarship is open to graduate students and senior undergraduates (as of Fall 2020) attending an accredited college or university in Colorado who are working on groundwater-related topics.

Application Deadline: April 3, 2020

To Apply:

1. Submit an original letter detailing your proposed research or independent study project. Topics must involve some aspect of groundwater science or engineering. Please discuss how the scholarship funds will be used to enhance your work.

2. Submit an official transcript of grades and proof of enrollment (scanned copies acceptable) and contact information for either your advisor or a faculty member familiar with your studies.

For more information check out the PDF Flyer or visit their website.

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US Department of Energy is now Accepting Applications

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:34:11 +0000

US Department of Energy is now Accepting Applications Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:34

The Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2020. Applications are due May 6, 2020.

The goal of the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is to prepare graduate students for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory/facility in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories/facilities.

The SCGSR program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS), in collaboration with the 6 Office of Science research programs and the DOE national laboratories/facilities. Online application and awards administration support is provided by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE) under Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).

The SCGSR program provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory/facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist within a defined award period. Collaborating DOE Laboratory Scientists may be from any of the participating DOE national laboratories/facilities. The award period for the proposed research project at DOE laboratories/facilities may range from 3 to 12 consecutive months.

Detailed information about the program, including eligibility requirements and access to the online application system, can be found here.

The Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for 2020. Applications are due May 6, 2020. Four new transdisciplinary research areas for encouraging graduate training activities at the convergence of multiple disciplines and communities, including Microelectronics, Data Science, Fundamental Symmetries, and Accelerator Science. We strongly encourage applications in these areas.

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Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Fellowship Program

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:46:49 +0000

Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Fellowship Program Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 02/11/2020 - 12:46

CU-Boulder has partnered with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCRCCC) to place graduate students in locations Southern/Eastern Africa each summer to help understand and address climate risks. This collaborative program targets improvements in environmental communication and adaptation decision-making as well as disaster prevention and preparedness in the humanitarian sector. It connects humanitarian practitioners from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre – an affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – with graduate student researchers at the University of Colorado who are interested in science-policy-humanitarian issues. Through this program we strive to accomplish three key objectives:

to improve the capacity of humanitarian practitioners within the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies network at the interface of science, policy and practice
to help meet needs and gaps as well as work as a research clearinghouse in environmental communication and adaptation decision-making in response to climate variability and change, as identified through Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre priorities and projects
to benefit graduate students by complementing the classes and research that they undertake in their graduate program with real-world experience in climate applications and development work

This fellowship program will place a Ph.D. and/or Master’s degree student in an IFRC regional field office, a National Society branch office, or with a partner organization for a period of approximately 3 months. The Climate Centre supervisors will liaise with specific IFRC field offices to identify potential projects and placements. If possible, the student will partner with a student from a local university to work on all or parts of the project together, to contribute to local ownership and research capacity building. This process will be with the host Red Cross Red Crescent National Society and Climate Centre Junior Researcher Coordinator and Supervisor, to align with any existing institutional connections and partnerships in the host country.

Once projects are identified, Climate Centre supervisors will work with co-Director Max Boykoff, co-Director Fernando Briones and the student to design a scope of work. Projects can encompass but are not limited to, topics such as the use of scientific information in decision making, communication of probability and uncertainty, perceptions of risk, characterizing vulnerability and adaptive capacity, or recommending a course of action based on analytical approaches. Placements in the field will address specific needs identified by IFRC field staff related to challenges of science communication and adaptation decision-making.

Participants will be required to write six blog posts from the field during this placement, give some presentations (e.g. in the CSTPR brown bag series) upon return, and complete a report at the conclusion of their fellowship detailing their experience and research outcomes.

$4,000 funding in total will be provided to offset expenses (in-country housing, food, airfare, and in-country transportation). Expenses can vary widely depending on the location and nature of the placement. Fellows will work with CU-affiliated travel agents to arrange round-trip airfare to their field sites. Due to this $4,000 limit, applicants are encouraged to seek additional funds from alternate sources, as expenses can exceed this budgeted amount.

Application

Criteria: Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in developing country regions, as well as demonstrated interest in one or both topic areas (environmental communication and adaptation decision-making), as evidenced by any of these elements: courses completed/underway, past work, volunteer and/or research experience, MS/Ph.D. thesis direction. Successful candidates must be self-starters and capable of adapting to independent working conditions. Students must have the consent of their graduate advisors to participate. Detailed terms of reference tailored to each fellow will be developed by the RCRCCC based upon their needs and the fellow’s skills in the months leading up to placement in the field.

Deadline to apply is March 9th.

More Information

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Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:14:05 +0000

Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/28/2020 - 13:14

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences at federal research facilities and other HS-STEM focused entities nationwide. This experience will provide you a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. You will also be able to establish connections with DHS professionals that promote long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.

Description

Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to enhance your research interests and career goals in homeland security related areas?
Do you want to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
Do you want to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in business, industry, and government research facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?

Benefits

Stipend: Undergraduate students receive of $600 per week and graduate students will receive $700 per week.
Travel: Travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses up to $1,000 for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.
Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $200/week is provided to participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility and are paying for housing while on site.

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Currently pursuing an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
Overall GPA: 3.00
Age: Must be 18 years old by 5/1/2020
Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).

Apply Today

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Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:32:20 +0000

Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 12/27/2019 - 11:32

The Colorado Groundwater Association is announcing the availability of the 2019 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship. One or more scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded in April 2020. The scholarship is open to graduate students and senior undergraduates (as of fall 2020) currently attending an accredited college or university in Colorado.

To Apply:

Submit an original letter detailing your proposed research or independent study project. Topics must involve some aspect of ground water science or engineering. Please discuss how the scholarship funds will be used to enhance your work.
Submit an official transcript of grades and proof of enrollment (scanned copies acceptable) and contact information for either your advisor or a faculty member familiar with your studies.

Application Deadline:	April 3, 2020
Award Notification Date:	April 17, 2020
Student’s Research Progress Report Due:	January 2021
Student’s Project Presentation Date:	May - June 2021

Please submit all application materials via the email listed below:

Contact:

Mark Hutson

Scholarship Committee Chair

Email:

mhutson@geo-hydro.com

Disbursement of funds:

50% installment upon award
25% installment midway through project upon receipt of progress report
25% installment upon presentation of project at a CGWA meeting

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