Archives: Monthly Archives: November 2019
Seeking Qualified TAs
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants to our Ph.D. or MS programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Specifically, we are seeking to provide financial support to students who will serve as Teaching Assistants for our undergraduate Programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Three positions are available, one with focus in Structural Engineering, one in Transportation Engineering and one in Environmental Engineering. Information on our graduate programs is available here https://cee.engr.uconn.edu/graduate/doctoral-degrees, and https://cee.engr.uconn.edu/graduate/masters-degrees.
Minimum qualifications are:
– A B.S. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering (candidates with M.S. degrees preferred).
– A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 (higher than 3.5 preferred)
– GRE scores (preferred Verbal >153, Quantitative >159 and Writing > 5.0)
– A valid TOEFL IBT score with a speaking subscore of 27 or higher, an IELTS speaking band score of 8.0 or higher, or a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) score of 74 or higher.
Candidates with a TOEFL IBT score between 22 and 26 may be considered as second priority. Candidates with TOEFL IBT scores below 22 will not be considered.
Application Process: https://grad.uconn.edu/admissions/apply-to-uconn/
The deadline for the PhD programs is January 1st. Candidates will be evaluated and undergo a Skype interview process.
Candidates should address the following aspects in their personal statement upon submission of their application:
1. Courses they are qualified to serve as Teaching Assistants from the list below (see https://cee.engr.uconn.edu/undergraduate/course-offerings for descriptions and syllabi).
2. Their preferred area of concentration and research interests.
Courses in Civil Engineering:
CE 2110 Applied Mechanics
CE 2412 Geomatics Field Methods (with lab component)
CE 2710 Transportation Engineering
CE 3520 Civil Engineering Materials (with lab component)
CE 3630 Design of Steel Structures
CE 3640 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
CE 4410 Site Design (with lab component)
CE 4710 Case Studies in Transportation Engineering
Courses in Environmental Engineering:
ENVE 2310 Environmental Engineering Fundamentals
ENVE 3120 Fluid mechanics (with lab component)
ENVE 3200 Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Successful candidates will receive a full-time teaching assistantship (https://grad.uconn.edu/financing/assistantships/) guaranteed for two years of their studies, with a potential for renewal pending satisfactory performance in academics and teaching duties.
For additional information contact:
Prof. Marina Astitha
Associate Head for Graduate Education and Research
Email: marina.astitha@uconn.edu
Prof. Norman Garrick Talks Urban Planning in CityLab Article
Professor Norman Garrick talks about urban planning in the U.S. and in Zurich, Switzerland. “Cities are primarily for living… transportation needs to complement rather than displace that life,” says Garrick in this recent CityLab article, “What Does This Street in Zurich Mean?” Read the full story here.
ASCE Mock Interviews – Thurs. Nov. 14
Gain experience interviewing with real employers in a one-on-one, personalized mock interview. The ASCE Mock Interview session will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in McHugh 205. This event is highly recommended for all CEE majors.
Please send your resume to asce.uconn@gmail.com by 11/11 at 5:00 p.m. to reserve your spot. Download the flyer here.
Dept. Head Maria Chrysochoou Honored at CT Women’s Hall of Fame
Dr. Maria Chrysochoou was honored at the 2019 Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 4, 2019 for her work in the area of environmental sustainability. Read the full article here.
Future Leaders Internship Networking Event
CEE is teaming up with Chi Epsilon to offer the Future Leaders Internship Networking Event. This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your career, learn about summer internships, and build your network by meeting potential employers in a relaxed environment.
November 13, 2019
ITE Lobby
Early Entrance: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Doors open early for Chi Epsilon Members & Initiates
Networking Event: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your resume!
Only 50 spaces available!
