Biweekly Newsletter
October 19, 2020
Digest
Internal Updates
- GWE General Meeting - 10/21 2-3pm
- GWE-SWE Coffee Social - 10/22 9-10am
- Pumpkin Painting Social - 10/27 6pm
- Drink and Decompress Happy Hour - 11/4 6-8 pm
- Attend SWE National Conference!
- UC Berkeley Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair 2020 ← Help us share this with your undergraduate networks!
Fellowships and Professional Development
- Sandia National Lab
- Toyota Research Initiative
- Online Course to Prepare for LEED Certification
- Virtual Academic Workshop at USC Viterbi School of Engineering
- <D/CODE> Innovation Conference
- Kittelson & Associates, Careers in Transportation
Community Events
- Public Policy Classes Being Offered
- UC Berkeley Labor Center seeking experiences of student workers on campus
- Women in Tech Initiative (WITI@UC) Speaker Series
- Persist 2020: Women’s Political Engagement Conference
- Contribute to the Graduate Womxn Project ZINE Celebrating 150 Years of Grad Women
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Internal Updates
GWE General Meeting
Join GWE for a general meeting October 21 2-3pm to hear about upcoming events and the mentor buddies program! Check in with your questions, and enjoy a coffee or snack on us (reimbursements up to $10). If you can't make the meeting, slides are available here.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so for everyone who wears pink, GWE will donate $10 to the Black Women's Health Imperative! You can also choose to donate your $10 snack to the same fund via our reimbursement form.
Join GWE for a general meeting October 21 2-3pm to hear about upcoming events and the mentor buddies program! Check in with your questions, and enjoy a coffee or snack on us (reimbursements up to $10). If you can't make the meeting, slides are available here.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so for everyone who wears pink, GWE will donate $10 to the Black Women's Health Imperative! You can also choose to donate your $10 snack to the same fund via our reimbursement form.
GWE-SWE Coffee Social
GWE and SWE will be having a coffee social this Thursday, October 22 from 9-10am> on Zoom. Coffee purchases up to $10 will be reimbursed to registered GWE members (please keep your itemized receipt for proof of payment). If you love coffee and/or GWE, come through!
Please RSVP here so we can estimate attendance.
GWE and SWE will be having a coffee social this Thursday, October 22 from 9-10am> on Zoom. Coffee purchases up to $10 will be reimbursed to registered GWE members (please keep your itemized receipt for proof of payment). If you love coffee and/or GWE, come through!
Please RSVP here so we can estimate attendance.
Pumpkin Painting Social
GWE will be hosting a pumpkin painting to kick off spooky season! This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 6pm. We will be painting pumpkins and catching up with other GWE members on Zoom!
Pumpkin and painting supplies will be reimbursed up to $10 for registered GWE members (please keep your itemized receipt with your name on it for proof of payment). If you need assistance getting any materials or have any questions/concerns, please email Ana (ana_carneiro@berkeley.edu) or Emily (emily_carvalho@berkeley.edu). Join us for this fun and relaxed event to connect with fellow Berkeley womxn engineers!
GWE will be hosting a pumpkin painting to kick off spooky season! This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 6pm. We will be painting pumpkins and catching up with other GWE members on Zoom!
Pumpkin and painting supplies will be reimbursed up to $10 for registered GWE members (please keep your itemized receipt with your name on it for proof of payment). If you need assistance getting any materials or have any questions/concerns, please email Ana (ana_carneiro@berkeley.edu) or Emily (emily_carvalho@berkeley.edu). Join us for this fun and relaxed event to connect with fellow Berkeley womxn engineers!
Drink and Decompress Happy Hour
Life is stressful. GWE wants to make it a little less so. This is a space for GWE members to come together on November 4 from 6-8pm and decompress after the 2020 Election. This event is intentionally "unstructured". Some potential ideas for participants are that they can decide to make breakout rooms that are:
Life is stressful. GWE wants to make it a little less so. This is a space for GWE members to come together on November 4 from 6-8pm and decompress after the 2020 Election. This event is intentionally "unstructured". Some potential ideas for participants are that they can decide to make breakout rooms that are:
- discussion based (I want to talk about how I feel and hear from others)
- action-based (I want to talk about making plans with people for what we should do in the near and long term future)
- game-based (I just want to play games like scribbl and have fun)
- silence-based (I just want to turn my video off and listen to music with my fellow members to relax and reflect)
Attend SWE National Conference
If you are a student of the College of Engineering (COE) and you are interested in attending the All Virtual SWE National Conference held Nov 2 to Nov 13, please contact Meltem Erol (merol@berkeley.edu), the Director of Graduate Student Outreach for COE.
If you are a student of the College of Engineering (COE) and you are interested in attending the All Virtual SWE National Conference held Nov 2 to Nov 13, please contact Meltem Erol (merol@berkeley.edu), the Director of Graduate Student Outreach for COE.
UC Berkeley Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair 2020
Please help us share this event with your undergraduate institutions:
Join the University of California, Berkeley for a virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair. Registration if open to all interested participants. The event hosted by the Office for Graduate Diversity.
Please help us share this event with your undergraduate institutions:
Join the University of California, Berkeley for a virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair. Registration if open to all interested participants. The event hosted by the Office for Graduate Diversity.
Fellowships and Professional Development
Sandia National Lab
Sandia National Laboratories is beginning its campaign to attract qualified candidates for the Harry S. Truman Fellowship and Jill Hruby Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2020. Flyers are attached.
Both Fellowships are three-year postdoctoral research appointments and will allow recipients to conduct independent research that supports Sandia's national security mission and prepare them to advance in their field. The Hruby Fellows also participate in a leadership development program. Fellows may work at either principal Sandia location in Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA, and will receive a salary of $111,200. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, and be seeking their first national laboratory appointment. They must have been awarded a PhD within the past three years or must complete PhD requirements by commencement of appointment.
Contact Anna Barr (abarr@sandia.gov) if you have additional questions.
The John von Neumann Fellowship for innovative postdoctoral research in computational mathematics and scientific computing, runs on a different schedule. Please encourage interested candidates to check the following link or contact Michael Parks for more information.
Sandia National Laboratories is beginning its campaign to attract qualified candidates for the Harry S. Truman Fellowship and Jill Hruby Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2020. Flyers are attached.
Both Fellowships are three-year postdoctoral research appointments and will allow recipients to conduct independent research that supports Sandia's national security mission and prepare them to advance in their field. The Hruby Fellows also participate in a leadership development program. Fellows may work at either principal Sandia location in Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA, and will receive a salary of $111,200. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, and be seeking their first national laboratory appointment. They must have been awarded a PhD within the past three years or must complete PhD requirements by commencement of appointment.
Contact Anna Barr (abarr@sandia.gov) if you have additional questions.
The John von Neumann Fellowship for innovative postdoctoral research in computational mathematics and scientific computing, runs on a different schedule. Please encourage interested candidates to check the following link or contact Michael Parks for more information.
Toyota Research Initiative
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re working to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move, engage, and explore with a focus on reducing vehicle collisions, injuries, and fatalities. Join us in our mission to improve the quality of human life through advances in artificial intelligence, automated driving, robotics, and materials science. We’re dedicated to building a world of “mobility for all” where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can live in harmony with technology to enjoy a better life. Through innovations in AI, we’ll help…
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re working to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move, engage, and explore with a focus on reducing vehicle collisions, injuries, and fatalities. Join us in our mission to improve the quality of human life through advances in artificial intelligence, automated driving, robotics, and materials science. We’re dedicated to building a world of “mobility for all” where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can live in harmony with technology to enjoy a better life. Through innovations in AI, we’ll help…
- Develop vehicles incapable of causing a crash, regardless of the actions of the driver.
- Develop technology for vehicles and robots to help people enjoy new levels of independence, access, and mobility.
- Bring advanced mobility technology to market faster.
- Discover new materials that will make batteries and hydrogen fuel cells smaller, lighter, less expensive and more powerful.
- Develop human-centered AI systems to augment (not replace) human decision making to increase the quality of decisions (e.g. mitigate cognitive biases) and/or to facilitate faster innovation cycles.
Online Course to Prepare for LEED Certification
The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships, jobs and advanced their careers in multiple fields and now is a great time to add this credential. LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight. This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options - Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com, and for those new to LEED, here is a short introduction.
The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships, jobs and advanced their careers in multiple fields and now is a great time to add this credential. LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight. This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options - Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com, and for those new to LEED, here is a short introduction.
Virtual Academic Workshop at USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Are you considering an academic career, applying to positions this year, or getting your lab off the ground? This two-day virtual workshop on November 4-5 featuring faculty of all career stages from top institutions across the US is designed to answer your questions and set you up for success!
Are you considering an academic career, applying to positions this year, or getting your lab off the ground? This two-day virtual workshop on November 4-5 featuring faculty of all career stages from top institutions across the US is designed to answer your questions and set you up for success!
<D/CODE> Innovation Conference
Don't miss out this October! Hear top executives from Zoom, Y Combinator, Dropbox, eBay and Khan Academy among others share virtually on future opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurship at <D/CODE> Innovation Conference on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at 5pm.
If you ever wondered what the future of businesses and industries will be like post-COVID, or are worried about future job opportunities, not only will <D/CODE> Innovation Conference answer some of those pressing questions, you will also be able to gain a head start over your peers from the knowledge gained. Use promo code GOBEARS to unlock your FREE conference pass and other heavily discounted benefits! Don't regret missing out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Secure your conference pass: Eventbrite | YouTube | FB
Don't miss out this October! Hear top executives from Zoom, Y Combinator, Dropbox, eBay and Khan Academy among others share virtually on future opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurship at <D/CODE> Innovation Conference on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at 5pm.
If you ever wondered what the future of businesses and industries will be like post-COVID, or are worried about future job opportunities, not only will <D/CODE> Innovation Conference answer some of those pressing questions, you will also be able to gain a head start over your peers from the knowledge gained. Use promo code GOBEARS to unlock your FREE conference pass and other heavily discounted benefits! Don't regret missing out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Secure your conference pass: Eventbrite | YouTube | FB
Kittelson & Associates, Careers in Transportation
Join Kittelson & Associates for a series of virtual conversations to learn about many aspects of a career in transportation!
To learn more about the series, check out this overview of dates and topics.
Join Kittelson & Associates for a series of virtual conversations to learn about many aspects of a career in transportation!
- What do transportation planning and engineering projects look like on a day-to-day basis?
- What are the biggest challenges requiring innovation from the transportation industry today?
- What kinds of career paths exist within the transportation profession, and how can I know which path is for me?
To learn more about the series, check out this overview of dates and topics.
Community Events
Public Policy Classes Being Offered
This Spring 2021, we are offering Public Policy 190: Field Studies in Community and Labor Organizing and Public Policy 290: Challenges & Innovation in Labor Policy. Both courses are taught by Dr. Anibel Ferus-Comelo through the Goldman School of Public Policy. See attached flyer for more details.
This Spring 2021, we are offering Public Policy 190: Field Studies in Community and Labor Organizing and Public Policy 290: Challenges & Innovation in Labor Policy. Both courses are taught by Dr. Anibel Ferus-Comelo through the Goldman School of Public Policy. See attached flyer for more details.
UC Berkeley Labor Center seeking experiences of student workers on campus
The UC Berkeley Labor Center is running a student-led project to conduct research on the experiences of being a student and a worker. We want to look into a day in the life of student workers on our campus. This will take form in the medium of a short-film and we are looking for footage and/or audio explaining your experiences to present the need for representation of student workers at Cal. We will be hosting a brief info session on Thursday, November 5th at 3pm. See attached flyer.
The UC Berkeley Labor Center is running a student-led project to conduct research on the experiences of being a student and a worker. We want to look into a day in the life of student workers on our campus. This will take form in the medium of a short-film and we are looking for footage and/or audio explaining your experiences to present the need for representation of student workers at Cal. We will be hosting a brief info session on Thursday, November 5th at 3pm. See attached flyer.
Women in Tech Initiative (WITI@UC) Speaker Series: Identifying Pathways into Tech
Bringing together academics, CEOs, teachers, and inspirers, this speaker series showcases the abundant pathways into different sectors of tech. This series hopes to illuminate the human side of tech by exploring the person behind the product/idea. Join us to listen weekly on Tuesdays, Sept. 29 to Nov. 10, from 6:30-7:30pm and learn from these amazing people! Follow the Facebook Event for updates. To receive the Zoom link, please fill out this form.
Bringing together academics, CEOs, teachers, and inspirers, this speaker series showcases the abundant pathways into different sectors of tech. This series hopes to illuminate the human side of tech by exploring the person behind the product/idea. Join us to listen weekly on Tuesdays, Sept. 29 to Nov. 10, from 6:30-7:30pm and learn from these amazing people! Follow the Facebook Event for updates. To receive the Zoom link, please fill out this form.
Persist 2020: Women’s Political Engagement Conference
The UC Riverside Women’s Resource Center and the Conference Committee welcome you to the fourth annual Persist: Women’s Political Engagement Conference at UCR. The 2020 agenda will bring you closer to visionary female leaders and their allies! We're hoping that a day spent surrounded by powerful messages from politically-active women will inspire you to persist with your goals of getting involved in the political realm. Whether you're interested in running for office, working for an elected official or non-profit, becoming a lobbyist, media professional, consultant or activist — this conference is designed to enlighten you and empower you to get engaged in the political arena. Come get the tools you need to create the change you want. Please join us on October 23-24 for Persist 2020! #PersistUCR
The UC Riverside Women’s Resource Center and the Conference Committee welcome you to the fourth annual Persist: Women’s Political Engagement Conference at UCR. The 2020 agenda will bring you closer to visionary female leaders and their allies! We're hoping that a day spent surrounded by powerful messages from politically-active women will inspire you to persist with your goals of getting involved in the political realm. Whether you're interested in running for office, working for an elected official or non-profit, becoming a lobbyist, media professional, consultant or activist — this conference is designed to enlighten you and empower you to get engaged in the political arena. Come get the tools you need to create the change you want. Please join us on October 23-24 for Persist 2020! #PersistUCR
The Graduate Womxn Project ZINE Celebrating 150 Years of Grad Women
This October, Berkeley celebrates 150 Years of Women (150W) being admitted to the university. At the beginning of this year, Graduate Womxn’s* Project (GWP) proposed a zine to highlight and document the amazing work of Berkeley’s graduate womxn. The zine will be a living project, and all graduate womxn are welcome to participate by sharing music, poems, short stories, photography, dance performances, visual media - anything you’d like to share! We aim to produce a hardcopy and a digital platform to allow for all types of creative expressions. If you're interested in volunteering with the GWP Zine Working Group, please complete this form.
The website to submit your work will be released soon, so stay tuned! The GA GWP is also highlighting amazing graduate womxn! Please nominate a friend, colleague, or GSI to be featured on GWP’s social media platforms. Subscribe to the GWP listserv here, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
This October, Berkeley celebrates 150 Years of Women (150W) being admitted to the university. At the beginning of this year, Graduate Womxn’s* Project (GWP) proposed a zine to highlight and document the amazing work of Berkeley’s graduate womxn. The zine will be a living project, and all graduate womxn are welcome to participate by sharing music, poems, short stories, photography, dance performances, visual media - anything you’d like to share! We aim to produce a hardcopy and a digital platform to allow for all types of creative expressions. If you're interested in volunteering with the GWP Zine Working Group, please complete this form.
The website to submit your work will be released soon, so stay tuned! The GA GWP is also highlighting amazing graduate womxn! Please nominate a friend, colleague, or GSI to be featured on GWP’s social media platforms. Subscribe to the GWP listserv here, follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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