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IDEA Student Center                                                                      Fall | Week 1 | September 2015
Phone: 858.534.6105                                                                                    

Website: idea.ucsd.edu 

Location: 1st Floor of Jacobs Hall (EBU-1)

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FLASH FEATURE!
How to Fully Prepare for a Science and Technology Career Fair
Fall SWEET Workshop Series
Wednesday | 9/30 | 5-6:30pm
Qualcomm Conference Room, Jacobs Hall

Topics will include how to develop a quick pitch, how to research companies ahead of time in an efficient manner, and how to professionally engage with industry professionals. RSVP Required. This is in preparation for the the Science/Technology Career Fair sponsored on October 7, sponsored by the Career Services Center. RSVP Required

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
GET INVOLVED with an undergraduate engineering student organization TODAY! Check out the events below and contact a campus organization to get more information!
National Society of Black Engineers
General Body Meeting
Tue, 10/6, 6pm-8pm
Location TBD
Attend the 1st GBM of the year and meet fellow engineers and find out what events & opportunities are in store for the quarter!
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
General Body Meeting
Thu, 10/8, 6:45-8pm
Location TBD
Attend the 1st GBM of the year and meet fellow engineers and find out what events & opportunities are in store for the quarter!
Society of Women Engineers
General Body Meeting
Thu, 10/8, Starts 6pm
Location TBD
Attend the 1st GBM of the year and meet fellow engineers and find out what events & opportunities are in store for the quarter!
Engineers on the Green
Monday | 10/28 | 4-8pm
Matthews Quad

Free food, drinks, and activities provided! Come out and learn about the amazing engineering clubs and organizations that are right here on campus!  View Facebook Event

Brought to you by the Triton Engineering Student Council (TESC). For more information about TESC and their events, visit their website at tesc.ucsd.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
Frontiers of Innovation Scholars Program (FISP)
Application Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2015

Fellowships for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars for the 2015-16 Academic Year. The "Frontiers of Innovation" program is a campus-wide effort to support the primary research initiatives of the UC San Diego Strategic Plan. The Office of Research Affairs (ORA), in conjunction with the Academic Senate, invites applications for this multidisciplinary research fellowship program for trainees to be engaged in one or more of the research areas of UC San Diego's Strategic Plan.
CIA Computer Science & Engineering Internships
Application Deadline: October 15

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging internship or cooperative education experience? Consider employment with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as an undergraduate student. To be considered for Summer 2016 employment submit your online application by 15 October. View more info here
DOE Scholars Program
Application Deadline: December 15

The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2016. The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency's mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide. 
Aqua Design Innovations Internship

Aqua Design Innovations (ADI) is a rapidly growing startup that connects people with nature through gorgeous design and products. The 1st line of product we've created is the EcoQube, a desktop aquarium that uses BASIL to filter the aquarium so that you NEVER need to change the filter. As the aquarium ages, the plant grows and the water gets cleaner and cleaner. Questrions? Contact Kacper Langiewicz at [email protected].
RESEARCH & TECH
Autodesk's Makeshop
Friday | 10/9 | 2-9pm
Qualcomm Conference Center, Jacobs Hall

Learn next-gen CAD software, Fusion 360. Make your designs with 3D printing through 3D Hubs and earn up to $500 by participating in the Design for Autodesk Challenge. Resgister!
ENGINEERING TALKS
Frank Flores, VP of Engineering for Northop Grumman
Wednesday | October 7 | 5:30pm
Qualcomm Conference Center (Jacobs Hall)

Part of the Gordon Engineering Leadership Forum, Frank Flores will will discuss his journey from engineer to engineering leader. There will be time for attendees to ask questions and networking after. We are excited to provide networking opportunities at the Jacobs School for the engineering community and inspire the change makers of the future.
Women in Tech with Dr. Tina Nova
Wednesday | October 7 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Intuit, 7535 Torrey Santa Fe Road

Please join the EvoNexus Industry Leaders Series SIG as we conclude our 3-part Series on Women in Technology! Join us on October 7th for Dr. Tina Nova's keynote, to hear the accomplishments and challenges she has faced, and her perspective on how to become a leader and contributor in the science and technology fields.  Dr. Nova has been ranked in the Top 10 Women in Biotech by FierceBiotech and Wired magazine and is a large contributor to the biotechnology and bioscience field. View more info and register here
INDUSTRY ON CAMPUS
Stay Tuned!
Look our for more info. in future newsletters.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY EVENTS
Cross-Cultural Center
Located on 2nd floor of Pice Center East

Women's Center
Located above Hi-Thai and near the Main Gym

LGBT Resource Center
Located on top floor of Original Student Center


Black Resource Center
Located above the General Store of the Original Student Center

Raza Resource Center
Located on 1st floor of SSC Bldg facing East

Career Services Center
Along Library Walk,facing Student Health Center

Upcoming Events!
The UC San Diego Career Services Center helps our engineering students determine and fulfill their career goals.


MORE OPPORTUNITIES!
Apply to Join President Clinton at CGIU 2016
Early Application & Travel Assistance: Friday, October 16, 2015
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Apply now to attend Clinton Global Initiative University 2016 at UC Berkeley, which will take place from Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3, 2016. CGI U is President Clinton's initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each CGI U student must make a Commitment to Action: a specific plan of action that addresses a pressing challenge on campus, in the community, or in a different part of the world. Questions? Contact Ryan Crawford at [email protected]View more info here!
IDEA CENTER PROGRAMS