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Hello CEE Graduate Students, Please see the announcement for this week. Grant Opportunities

-          Zuhair A. Munir Award-          EPA P3 Water Resource Grant Opportunity

Professional Development

-          UC Davis Grad Pathways Institute for Professional Development-          Accountability for Thesis/Dissertation Writing Support Workshop-          California Community College Faculty Panel

Organization Events

-          Graduate Students of Color: Study Sessions-          Lightning talks on research to DWR/SWRCB-          The Chicano and Latino Engineers & Scientists Society (CALESS)-          Indian Graduate Student Association (IGSA): Diwali Night

Grant Opportunities

Zuhair A. Munir Award (Attached)The guidelines and a timetable for the nomination and selection process are attached. Facultyshould submit a single PDF document of the complete nomination packet to their graduate programchair no later than November 20, 2019, and graduate programs/groups should submit electronicnominations and the required documentation to Brady Oppenheim by December 15, 2019. TheAwards Committee will be reviewing the nominations to make the final selection and announcementin spring.

EPA P3 Water Resource Grant OpportunityThrough this EPA program, teams of college students work together over the course of a year todevelop innovative scientific projects or engineering designs to address pressing environmentalissues. This year, UC Davis CEE graduate students are working on a proposal to develop a low-cost,innovative technological solution to mitigate and eliminate harmful algal blooms, an

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Graduate Students of Color

Cross Cultural Center(Located in the Student Community Center)

Community Room

Wednesdays | 1:00 to 3:00 PMNovember 13, November 20, and December 4

Light refreshments will be served.

Study SessionsStop by anytime for a quiet space to study,

read, or grade.

Featured Event

Imagine PhD with Andrew Green

Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 12:00-1:30pm | MU II Garrison Rm.

Join us and learn about how ImaginePhD, the first career exploration and strategy tool

designed specifically for advanced degree holders in in the humanities and social

sciences, can be used to organize and structure your search for satisfying post-academic

career options in the private, nonprofit, or government sector.

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Upcoming Events

Contemporary Ethical Issues in Biomedical Research Monday, Nov. 18 | 12:00-1:00pm | Genome Center Rm. 1005 & Edu. Bldg. Rm. 1204 LH

The Responsible Conduct of Research program provides graduate students and postdoctoral scholars information, training, and tools to address the increasingly complex issues that they will confront during their careers.

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Experiential Learning for Lab, Studio & Applied Classroom Settings Monday, Nov. 18 | 12:10-2:00pm | The Grove Rm. 1360

This workshop will focus on how to effectively prepare for and facilitate learning experiences that make the course material ‘come alive’ for students.

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Community College Registry: Faculty Panel Monday, Nov. 18 | 2:30-4:30pm | SCC Rm. D

Want to learn how to begin a faculty or administrative career at a California community college ? Come and learn about the many opportunities available to you from experienced professionals in a variety of roles.

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Getting Started with Grad Slam Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 1:00-2:30pm | MU II Garrison Rm.

Learn more about the competition, its structure, eligibility requirements, preparatory workshops, and get started on putting your pitch together at this session.

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Graduate Writer's Retreat Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 1:00-4:00pm | SCC Rm. B

Join this retreat for a quiet writing space with a Graduate Writing Fellow available for drop-in consultations.

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Accountability: Dissertation/Thesis Writing Thursday, Nov. 21 | 10:00-11:00pm | MU II Garrison Rm.

This workshop provides a supportive space for graduate students to explore tools to overcome obstacles, such as goal setting, procrastination, social isolation, and time management.

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Webinars from VersatilePhD DE-MYSTIFYING THE PRIVATE SECTOR: Tips on How To Thrive Outside the Academy

November 14, 2019 | 10:30 am PST

Dr Angela Murphy turned an English PhD into a successful career at a leading financial technology company. In this webinar, Angela will de-mystify the job search process by sharing her own experiences and insights on private sector employers, including how to best prepare and leverage your skills to find meaningful work.

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USING YOUR SKILLS IN CONSULTING: How to make an impact beyond your academic

discipline November 22, 2019 | 12:00 pm PST

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Dr Kathleen Foote turned an expertise in Physics, with a focus on Physics Education Research, into a successful career in consulting by leveraging her diverse quantitative and social science skills. In this webinar, Kathleen will talk about her pathway to non-academic work, provide insights into the world of consulting, and discuss the need to absorb and utilize knowledge (something PhDs should be good at) on the job.

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The Chicano and Latino Engineers & Scientists Society (CALESS) would like to invite everyone to the following opportunities! All majors and races are invited!

CALESS emphasizes that you do not have to be a “Paid”, “Active” or “Dedicated” member to be in CALESS. Want more information on these types of memberships? Click here

Join here: bit.ly/joincaless

CALESS invites you to our 4th General Meeting: $ecure the Bag!

What we will do: 6:00pm-6:30pm: Socializing & Related Icebreaker 6:30pm-7:30pm: Present scholarship tips for personal statements, letters of recommendation, where to find them, and personal experiences.

Can you attend? (Yes, No, Maybe) https://forms.gle/WqNohLpXUAzf8rcW9 **Not Required but helps CALESS know how many students are attending

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We are having a fundraiser selling elotes for our annual end of the year banquet where

we honor our graduating seniors!🌽 Come out and support the familia throughout

November 15th!

Purchase here: http://bit.ly/ElotesFundraiser

Pre sales are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. o After November 13th, we elotes will no longer be 2 for $5 so get them

quick! Place to pick up from 5-8pm

o 1313 Wake Forest Dr apt 114 Davis CA 95616

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Attend our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck for a wholesome and fun time with our familia! Bring food and show off your baking or cooking skills! Or just attend and have a good time!

Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: La Rue Colleges Community Center

(164 Orchard Park Dr, Davis, CA 95616)

Need a ride or can provide rides? RSVP here: http://bit.ly/rsvpcalessF19potluck

Bringing food? Fill out this googlesheet: http://bit.ly/calessF19potluck

Does your organization, sorority, or fraternity want to collaborate with CALESS? Please contact our University Liaison, Iris Sanchez, at irisanchez@ucdavis.edu or caless.publicrelations@gmail.com CALESS is also apart of the Diversity in STEM Committee (DISC). Check out more about it here https://disc-ucd.weebly.com/ and on our quarterly newsletter here http://bit.ly/disc-F19

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

THE ZUHAIR A. MUNIR AWARD FOR THE BEST

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION

2020

PURPOSE: The College established this annual award in 1999 to honor the student who has submitted the

best doctoral dissertation. This award honors former Dean of the College, Zuhair A. Munir, who led the

College from 2000 to 2002 and acted as its Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for 20 years. This award

will not only honor the individual student and publicize his/her exemplary research, but will also

acknowledge the mentorship of the major professor.

The Dissertation Award will:

1. Honor the individual who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has submitted the best doctoral dissertation within the College of Engineering during the eligibility period.

2. Publicize some of the outstanding research carried out in the college. 3. Acknowledge the mentorship of the major professor.

ELIGIBILITY: All doctoral students who have filed signed dissertations with the Office of Graduate

Studies during the last two years (March 2018 - January 10, 2020) are eligible. NOMINATION PROCESS: Graduate programs/groups in the College will be asked to submit one

nomination per program/group. All nominations should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file

to Brady Oppenheim (boppenheim@ucdavis.edu). REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete nomination packets will include:

1. A nominating letter (normally written by the major advisor) summarizing the research accomplishments and addressing the review criteria listed below.

2. At least one other recommendation letter from another member of the dissertation committee or department faculty which also addresses the review criteria.

3. A letter from the student describing his or her intellectual input to the work and research accomplishments.

4. A current C.V. 5. One publication (if any) resulting from the dissertation research (if the publication is multi-

authored then additional information clearly stating the student’s contributions to this

publication is required).

6. The abstract of the student's dissertation. 7. A copy of the dissertation (PDF format only please).

Selection Committee The College Awards Committee will review the nominations and select the recipient(s), based on review

of the submitted materials, will choose the award recipient based on the following criteria: originality of

the work, style/method, significance of the work to the discipline (impact, interdisciplinary), and

recognition. Nomination letters should address each criterion specifically.

AWARD: The Zuhair A. Munir Award consists of a $1,000 award and plaque for the student.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: December 15, 2019

TIMETABLE:

November 20, 2019 Deadline for nominations to departmental committee for ranking

December 15, 2019 Deadline for nominations and program ranking to Dean's office

To Be Announced Ceremony Date Revised 10/18/19

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emerging problem in water bodies across California. Grants up to $25,000 will be awarded for teamsto research and develop a prototype, which will then be presented at a conference in Washington,DC in spring 2021. We are currently looking for additional students to join the proposal team. If interested please emailMicah Swann at mswann@ucdavis.eduApplication Deadline: November 19,2019Program Description: EPA P3 Grant

Professional Development

UC Davis Grad Pathways Institute for Professional Development (Attached)See the attached document for the upcoming events and webinars

Accountability for Thesis/Dissertation Writing Support WorkshopThursday, November 21, 201910:00-11:00am | Memorial Union, Garrison RmPlease Register: https://f19accountabilitywriting.eventbrite.com Description - For UC Davis Graduate Students OnlyCould You Use Some Extra Support with Your Dissertation or Thesis Writing Process?This workshop provides a supportive space for graduate students to explore tools to overcomeobstacles, such as goal setting, procrastination, social isolation, and time management. Please notethat this workshop does not focus on the technical aspects of writing. The workshop is to helpparticipants stay on track during their writing process.

California Community College Faculty Panel (Attached)Interested in teaching at a California Community College?Come and hear about the many opportunities available to you from experienced faculty and stafffrom the California Community College (CCC) Registry. Food provided!2:30pm-4:30pm; |Monday | November 18Student Community Center, Meeting Room DRSVP on Handshake: https://ucdavis.joinhandshake.com/events/388391/share_preview

Organization Events

Graduate Students of Color: Study Sessions (Attached)Stop by anytime for a quiet study or grading space. Light refreshments provided. See the attachedflyer for more information.

Event to promote collaboration with the California Department of Water Resources andthe State Water Resources Control BoardThey are looking for students and faculty to give lightning talks on research to DWR/SWRCB folks

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January, 22nd, followed by lunch before we return to Davis. Thanks for the immense and diverse interest in this event--the results are in (see below) so markyour calendars for the morning of Jan 22.

30 people from HSGG, ECI, Ecology, and Bio and Ag Engineering replied. They included:26 graduate students3 faculty1 government employee*

Jan 22 accommodates the most people* David hasn't yet distributed this form to government contacts--we want your presentation titlesfirst (see below). Please upload the title slide of your lightning talk (5 minutes max) at this Google Drive link byNovember 26. You can always change it later, and the full presentation isn't due until January 15.Name your presentation by last name and department (e.g., pauloo_hsgg.ppt). Once talk titles arein, we can start circulating the event to government folks. We will reach out later with reminders tofinish presentations and coordinate rides.

The Chicano and Latino Engineers & Scientists Society (Attached)CALESS would like to invite everyone to the following opportunities! All majors and races are invited!Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Indian Graduate student Association (IGSA): Diwali Night (Attached)Every year IGSA celebrate the festival of lights with opulence and Midas with last year being thebiggest Diwali night organized by the board and attended by approximately 300 attendees that cometogether to enjoy a night of cultural fusion, dance & music performances and happiness, joy &togetherness. There will be performances, food and other attraction which enable the student to getto know about and celebrate Indian culture. See attached flyer for more details.The event is on November 22nd, 2019 from 6-9 pm in ARC Ballroom ----Best,Rufa

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