From: Rufa N PazyukTo: coe-cee-grad-students Sympa ListSubject: Civil Engineering Graduate Announcements - February 12, 2020Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 5:51:26 PMAttachments: SlavaBekkerFlyer.pdf

poster_testimonials.pdfGS514_Travel Award Application - Spring.pdfGS508_TravelAwardAnnouncement - Spring.pdf2020 Announcement - APWA Universities.pdf2020 Application - APWA University.pdf2020 Announcement - JCR.pdf2020 Criteria - JCR.pdfimage003.png

Hi CEE Graduate Students,

February 12th Fun Fact— It’s Abraham Lincoln’s 211th Birthday today! Happy Birthday Abe! Oh alsoHappy Early Valentine’s Day! Please see the weekly announcements below: Awards and Scholarships

-          Spring 2020 Graduate Studies Travel Award-          American Public Works Association (APWA) Scholarship-          California Water Environment Association Student Poster Competition

Events

-          ComSciCon 2020-          An Evening of Discussion and Networking for PhD Womxn-          Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Seminar Series-          “How Speciesism & Resistance Operate in a Racial Caste System” with Dr. A. Breeze Harper

Job Opportunities

-          Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

Awards and Scholarships Spring 2020 Graduate Studies Travel Award (Attached)Graduate students who have traveled, or will be traveling, to present at meetings of nationallyand international recognized professional societies between January 1 through December 31,2020 may now apply for the Graduate Studies Spring Travel Award. The award is for studentswho are near the completion of their degree who have not previously received the award. Students must be in good academic standing, registered in full-time status, and have aminimum GPA of 3.0.  The application deadline for students is March 16, 2020.  Applicationsmust be submitted to the student’s graduate program for first review. Awards will beannounced the week of May 18, 2020.

mailto:rnpazyuk@ucdavis.edumailto:/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=9a0025aa6b8d4946984108d1098fb573-coe-cee-gra

Sponsored

by NIH T32

Training Program in M

CB

Friday, Feb 21st, 202012:00–1:30 PMBriggs 148

Assistant Professor, American River CollegeResearcher and Collaborator, UC Davis

Slava Bekker Ph.D.Dr.T32/ESTEME Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Seminar Series

Find more information at https://esteme.weebly.com

Come enjoy a free lunch while participating insmall-group discussions on science education

and inclusion, diversity and equity in the work place.

ComSciCon20June 11-13, Boston MA

for graduate st

udents, by

graduate stud

ents.A scien

ce communica

tion workshop

"One of th

e most un

ique expe

riences I’v

e had

in my time

as a grad

uate stude

nt."

"ComS

ciCon co

nnected

me wit

h a

commun

ity that

will be l

eading

the futu

re

of scico

mm.”

"It wa

s inspi

ring,

enga

ging a

nd re

ally fu

n!”

Apply at ComSciCon.comFor questions, contact comscicon2020@comscicon.com

There is no registration fee!

Support for travel and accommodations will also be

provided to non-local attendees.

All graduate students from US and Canadian universities are invited to apply, and

50 will be selected to attend.

Page 1

Rev. 2/2020 This version supersedes any earlier revisions. GS-514 1

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD

Applications for the Graduate Student Travel Award are accepted and reviewed on a semiannual basis: • Spring application deadline: Applications for travel during January 1 through December 31, 2020 are due to

the graduate programs by March 16, 2020. Awards will be announced the week of May 18, 2020.• Fall application deadline: Applications for travel during the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 are due to

graduate programs by October 15, 2020. Awards will be announced the week of December 14, 2020.

Print Student Name: _________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________ Last First Middle

UC Davis Student ID #: E-mail:

Graduate GPA: Degree Objective: Anticipated Graduation Date:

Years in Graduate Program: Date Passed Qualifying Exam (Ph.D. students only):

Graduate Program: Home Department:

Name of Meeting:

Location of Meeting: Date(s): *Please submit a separate application for each conference you are attending.

Have you previously received this award? □ No □ Yes If yes, when?***Please note, these awards are funded by state funds and travel restrictions are listed here.***

YOUR PRESENTATION (check applicable box): □ Paper□ Poster with oral presentation□ Poster with no oral presentation□ Not determined at this time

ATTACH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE ORDER LISTED:

1. Abstract submitted for the meeting (limit to one page)2. A letter of acceptance, a formal invitation, or a printed program as evidence of acceptance. Indicate “Acceptance

Pending” if written confirmation has not yet been received. Funds, if awarded, will be released when GraduateStudies has received evidence of acceptance. □ Acceptance Pending

3. Documentation of overall academic record or transcript (an unofficial copy attached by your graduate programcoordinator is acceptable). Unofficial transcripts from SISWEB will not be accepted.

4. List of publications and awards5. Letter of recommendation from major professor

https://supplychain.ucdavis.edu/travel-entertainment/travel/restricted-law

Rev. 2/2020 This version supersedes any earlier revisions. GS-514

2

Please give a brief description of why it is important that you attend this meeting: RESEARCH STATEMENT Please describe in 300 words or less the research you plan to present (do not assume that the reviewer will be an expert in your field):

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY GRADUATE PROGRAM CHAIR *Top two nominations from the graduate program chair are due to Graduate Studies by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Rank of this applicant: Total number of applications: Graduate Program Chair Signature: Date: Print Graduate Program Chair’s Name: ___________________________________________

Print Student Name:

UC Davis Student ID:

First:

Middle:

Email:

Graduate GPA:

Degree Objective:

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Years in Graduate Program:

Date Passed Qualifying Exam PhD students only:

Graduate Program:

Home Department:

Name of Meeting:

Location of Meeting:

Dates:

Have you previously received this award: Off

If yes when:

Paper: Off

Poster with oral presentation: Off

Poster with no oral presentation: Off

Not determined at this time: Off

Acceptance Pending: Off

Rank of this applicant:

Total number of applications:

Date:

Text1:

Text2:

Text3:

Rev. Feb 2020 This version supersedes any earlier revisions. GS-508

ANNOUNCEMENT – GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS

For Travel to Professional Meetings SPRING AWARD PERIOD: January 1 – December 31, 2020 STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16, 2020 AWARDS ANNOUNCED WEEK OF: May 18, 2020 Graduate Studies is now accepting applications for graduate student travel to meetings of nationally and internationally recognized professional societies to be held between January 1 through December 31, 2020. ELIGIBILITY Graduate students at or near the completion of their studies who have not previously received this award and who are presenting a research paper (acceptance of paper may be pending at time of application) are eligible. Students must be in good academic standing and are required to hold and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be registered graduate students. Students on PELP (Planned Educational Leave Program) are not eligible for this award. Students on Filing Fee status may apply. Travel must take place during the award period (see above) and prior to the student submitting their thesis or dissertation. AWARD Award amounts vary depending on the destination of travel. Only actual expenditures up to the award amount are allowable under the UC Davis Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 300 Travel and Transportation (https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/339). Please note, these awards are funded by state funds and travel restrictions are listed here.

$1,500 maximum award for all travel outside the continental United States (including Hawaii & Alaska) $1,000 maximum award for all travel within the continental United States but outside of California $500 maximum award for travel within California

Disabled student applicants, whose disabilities require the assistance of a personal attendant, may also request an award for the attendant’s travel. APPLICATION PROCEDURE The application can be found at http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/internal-travel.html. March 16, 2020: Graduate student submits their completed application and supporting materials to their Graduate Program Coordinator. Supporting materials needed (in this order):

An abstract of the paper or presentation A letter (or e-mail) of acceptance, a formal invitation, or a printed program as evidence of acceptance.

Indicate “Pending” on the application if written confirmation has not yet been received. Funds, if awarded, will be released when the Office of Graduate Studies has received evidence of acceptance.

Documentation of overall academic record or transcript (an unofficial copy attached by your graduate program coordinator) is acceptable. Unofficial transcripts from SISWEB will not be accepted.

A list of the applicant’s publications and awards A letter of recommendation from major professor Please submit a separate application for each conference you are attending.

FOR GRADAUTE PROGRAM USE ONLY: The graduate program chair must submit a maximum of two (2) ranked applications to Graduate Studies, 250 Mrak Hall, for the Internal Fellowship Review Committee’s review. Please make sure the applications submitted fit the eligibility criteria. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/339

https://supplychain.ucdavis.edu/travel-entertainment/travel/restricted-law

http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/internal-travel.html

Sacramento Chapter APWA Scholarship Program for University Students

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has scholarships

available for both Undergraduate and Graduate students interested in pursuing a career in a

Public Works related field. Awards of up to $3,000 will be presented based on qualified

applications received from Civil Engineering and Construction Management students at UC Davis,

Sacramento State University, University of the Pacific, and Chico State University.

The applications are screened based upon academic scholarship, student activities, evidence of

work accomplishments, honors, etc.

Scholarship Applications will be distributed via university email lists and are posted online at

http://sacramento.apwa.net/. The submittal package consisting of a Scholarship Application, a

Personal Statement (500 words maximum), and current transcripts (or other acceptable record

of college grades) should be completed and must be submitted electronically via email. The

submittal package shall have a date stamp no later than April 10, 2020 and should be sent to the

following email address:

Kevin Grove – Scholarship Director

BSK Associates

kgrove@bskassociates.com

Transcripts should be submitted as a pdf email attachment.

The names of the applicants selected by the Committee are presented to the Chapter executive

committee for ratification and the successful applicants will invited to the APWA luncheon on

Friday, May 1, 2020 to receive the scholarship award and check. Scholarship recipients and a

guest will be welcomed at the meeting as guests of the Chapter.

http://sacramento.apwa.net/

mailto:kgrove@bskassociates.com

University Scholarship Application

University Scholarship Application

University Scholarship Application

Each applicant must attach transcripts or other acceptable record of college grades. Electronic

submittal is preferred.

Each applicant must attach a personal statement (500 words max) in the space below which

describes career goals, and accomplishments. The personal statement should focus on the

applicant’s interest in the public works field.

JAMES C. RAY TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIP

American Public Works Association – Sacramento Chapter

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has

established a scholarship available for both Undergraduate and Graduate students

demonstrating an interest in transportation through course work and work experience.

One award of $1,500 will be presented based on qualified applications received from Civil

Engineering and Construction Management students at UC Davis, Sacramento State

University, University of the Pacific, and Chico State University.

The applications are screened based upon student activities, demonstrated course work

in transportation studies, work accomplishments, honors, etc. The final selection of the

scholarship recipient will be made by the scholarship committee.

Scholarship Applications will be distributed via university email lists and are posted online

at http://sacramento.apwa.net/. The submittal package consisting of a Scholarship

Application, a Personal Statement (500 words maximum), and current transcripts (or

other acceptable record of college grades) should be completed and must be submitted

electronically via email. The submittal package shall have a date stamp no later than

April 10, 2020 and should be sent to the following email address:

Kevin Grove – Scholarship Director

BSK Associates

kgrove@bskassociates.com

Transcripts should be submitted as a pdf email attachment.

The applicant selected by the committee is presented to the Chapter executive

committee for ratification and the successful applicant will be invited to the APWA dinner

on Friday, May 1, 2020 to receive the award and check. Scholarship recipients and a

university representative will be welcomed at the meeting as guests of the Chapter.

http://sacramento.apwa.net/

mailto:kgrove@bskassociates.com

James C. Ray Transportation Scholarship

American Public Works Association – Sacramento Chapter

A scholarship has been established in the name of James C. Ray, a pioneer in transportation engineering,

to encourage students pursuing an education in the transportation field. Jim received a BS in Civil

Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree in Transportation from UC Berkeley.

Jim's career in the Public Works arena extended from 1954 to 1994. Most of his career was spent with the

Transportation Division of Sacramento County. Throughout his forty-year career, he was a leader and

innovator in transportation issues. Early in his career he wrote the first authoritative paper on Right Turns

on the Red. He devised and first used the Two Way Left Turn Lane which greatly reduced rear end

collisions and later became a national standard. He pioneered computerization of traffic signals in the

1960's and coauthored a national Uniform Traffic Markings Manual. In 1988, he was instrumental in the

passage of a Transportation Sales Tax for Sacramento County which funded roadways, transit, bikeway

and pedestrian improvements.

Jim worked tirelessly for APWA. He served as Chapter President in 1986, was selected as Chapter Member

of the Year in 1988 and received the National Award as a Top Ten Public Works Leader in 1990. He was

especially interested in the APWA Scholarship Program and was a founding member of the Sacramento

Chapter's Education Endowment Fund. This scholarship, in his name, is intended to advance the

transportation profession by providing financial assistance to young engineers in the study of

transportation issues.

Criteria:

Candidates must:

➢ Attend one of the following four-year universities: UC Davis, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

State or Chico State.

➢ Attain upper-class standing in an engineering discipline related to transportation or be in a

graduate program focused on transportation and provide a copy of their transcripts to show

transportation coursework.

➢ Demonstrate an interest in transportation by writing an essay explaining their desire to pursue

an education in transportation, goals as a transportation professional, and their experiences

related to transportation issues.

Please see the attached announcement and application and visit the Graduate Studies websitefor details concerning the award and application process. Should you have any questionsplease do not hesitate to contact (rlee@ucdavis.edu).

American Public Works Association (APWA) Scholarship (Attached)The American Public Works Association (APWA), Sacramento Chapter, 2020 scholarships arenow available. They provide scholarship opportunities to graduate and undergraduatestudents pursuing degrees in the fields of Civil Engineering, Construction Management,Urban/Transportation Planning, or other public works-focused degrees. Locally and nationally,APWA serves as an association of professionals in the public works fields to network, advocatecommon goals of the profession, provide continuing education, and support student interestin a public works career. Please find the attached APWA and James C. Ray scholarship applications and announcementsattached to this email. Scholarships will be posted to our website this week athttp://sacramento.apwa.net/. The deadline is April 10th, 2020.

California Water Environment Association Student Poster CompetitionThe California Water Environment Association is hosting a Student Poster Competition at theCWEA/NWEA Joint Annual Conference in Reno, NV on Wednesday, April 1st. If you areplanning to attend the conference, you are encouraged to participate. Cash prizes will beawarded for first ($400), second ($300), and third ($150) place posters, and a specialundergraduate prize ($150) will be awarded to encourage undergraduate participation. This isan excellent opportunity to network with professionals in our industry. Included is a full list ofupcoming CWEA student and young professional opportunities in the message below. Notethat conference registration fees are waived for all student CWEA and NWEA members. Youcan find more information about the Student Poster Competition on our website and canreach out to mmeyer@hazenandsawyer.com if you have any questions.

EventsComSciCon 2020 (Attached)Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2020! The 8th annual Communicating Scienceworkshop will be held in Boston, MA, on June 11-13, 2020. Graduate students at U.S. andCanadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics,and related fields are encouraged to apply. The application will close on March 1st at 11:59PM. A flier for the workshop is attached.

Acceptance to the workshop is competitive. Attendance is free, and travel support andlodging will be provided to accepted applicants.

https://grad.ucdavis.edu/current-students/financial-support/internal-fellowships/travel-awardsmailto:rlee@ucdavis.eduhttp://sacramento.apwa.net/https://nvwea.org/index.php/conference/student-poster-competition2020mailto:mmeyer@hazenandsawyer.comhttp://comscicon.com/apply-comscicon-2020

Participants will build the communication skills that scientists and other technicalprofessionals need to express complex ideas to the general public, experts in other fields, andtheir own peers. In addition to panel discussions (on topics such as Creative Storytelling,Science Journalism, and Diversity/Inclusivity), ample time will be allotted for networking withscience communication experts and developing science outreach collaborations with fellowgraduate students.Apply Here!

An Evening of Discussion and Networking for PhD WomxnFormerly “Lean Into Your Career”Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | 3:30 pm - 7:00 pmAlpha Gamma Rho (AGR) Hall - Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center

The purpose of this event is to connect UC Davis PhD and postdoctoral scholar womxn withprofessional womxn in diverse careers over dinner! Enjoy speakers, small group discussions,and open networking. This event uses “womxn” with an “x” in order to explicitly welcometrans women, transfeminine, genderfluid, and nonbinary attendees. All attendees must cometo a Pre-Event Networking Workshop on either Thursday February 20, 2020 OR Friday,February 28. Dinner will be served

Apply to attend here by February 13, 2020. You will be notified of your selection byFebruary 14, 2020. 

(Space is limited! You must receive confirmation to attend the event.)

https://comscicon.com/apply-comscicon-2020https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bscfRyR96EZKYn3

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Seminar Series (Attached)The next speaker in ESTEME’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Seminar Series is coming soon!Come meet Slava Bekker–community college professor, UC Davis alum, and current researchcollaborator! Learn about an alternative academic career path over a free lunch. It will be onFriday, Feb 21st from 12-1:30pm in Briggs 148. Space are limited! For more information pleasesee the attached flyer.Register here! 

“How Speciesism & Resistance Operate in a Racial Caste System” with Dr. A.Breeze Harper

The UC Davis Cross Cultural Center invites you to join us for a talk by Race and Food StudiesScholar Dr. A. Breeze Harper examining "How Speciesism & Resistance Operate in a RacialCaste System." The talk will be followed by a Q&A session and book-signing. Lightrefreshments will be served.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM | UC Davis Student Community Center(SCC) Multipurpose Room 

Please register here: https://ucdharper.eventbrite.com. If you register by February 19 (11:59PST), your name will be entered in a random drawing for 1 of 5 free copies of Sistah Vegan!Dr. A. Breeze Harper has a PhD in Critical Food Geographies from the University of California,Davis. She is the creator of The Sistah Vegan Project and the editor of the ground-breakinganthology, Sistah Vegan: Black Female Vegans Speak on Food, Identity, Health, and Society. Dr.Harper’s work focuses on how systems of oppression, namely racism and normativewhiteness, operate within the USA. She uses food and ethical consumption cultures, withinNorth America, to explore these systems.

https://forms.gle/E5BovPJwiDt714vX8https://ucdharper.eventbrite.com/

Career OpportunitiesCentral Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictThere is an immediate opening (February to June) for a full-time intern on a largeplanning/pre-design effort for an aeration system upgrades project. It’s quite fast paced andtasks range from reviewing old structural/mechanical drawings to helping with biologicalprocess field testing (including potentially a new biofilm based probe). It is a great opportunityto develop a range of skills. Juniors, Seniors, Graduate students and recent grads (within 1year) are eligible. For more information please see:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cccsd?A representative will also be at the Davis career fair in February advertising our manyinternships for the summer and 6-months (July to December 2020).

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cccsd?