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Author: Julie Ross

Scholarship: Michigan Water Environment Association

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The following scholarship is for college students in the environmental field of study:

  • John P. Hennessey – $2000 to a current college Undergrad or Graduate student pursuing a course of study leading to a career in Wastewater Treatment or in some other aspect of the water environment field

More information can be found here: https://www.mi-wea.org/hennessey.php.

Application Deadline: February 1st

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Scholarship: ASCE MI Section

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The Michigan Section of the ASCE encourages the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession by qualified and interested students. To that end, the ASCE Michigan Section offers financial support through two scholarships. These scholarships have been endowed through the efforts and generosity of individual Civil Engineers and leading Civil Engineering companies throughout Michigan. Applications are due by Memorial Day.
Mackinac Scholarship
Named in honor of Michigan’s #1 Civil Engineering Project of the 20th Century by the ASCE Michigan Section membership in December 1999, the Mackinac Scholarship is intended to recognize a premier Civil Engineering student from Michigan. The award will be presented annually, and will consist of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year (totaling $10,000 over a two-year period) to a student entering his or her junior year at an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program. The award considers merit, personal initiative, and financial need and encourages both participation in a student chapter of ASCE and contributions to the advancement of student engineering.
Zuidema Scholarship
Named in honor of an outstanding Past-President of the Michigan Section and the Western Michigan Branch of ASCE, the Marvin L. Zuidema Scholarship Award is presented annually to a student member of ASCE who has made a contribution to the advancement of student engineering activities. This award will consist of a one-time grant of $1,500, and considers academic performance as an indication of preparation
for a future career in Civil Engineering. The Zuidema scholarship is available to either a junior or senior in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.
Click the link below to access more detailed information and the application itself.
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Scholarship: Women in Engineering Empowerment Scholarship

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Tacuna Systems is excited to announce our new “Women in Engineering Empowerment Scholarship”.

Women are still very much under-represented in STEM fields both in higher education and in industry. Our goal is to help equip one female student overcome this gender gap by offering $1,000 toward her studies in science, technology, engineering, or math.

Scholarship details can also be found here: https://tacunasystems.com/zc/engineering-empowerment-scholarship
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Waino Wahtera Center – Summer Opportunities

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Check out the Summer Opportunities webpage.  This new website is intended to showcase undergraduate students’ options for coursework, international experiences, employment and professional development through Michigan Tech during summer semester and assist students in making informed decisions when developing summer plans. Much of the content is and will continue to be links to existing pages.

 

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Virtual Career Fair – March 21

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Engineering & Science Career Network Online Career Fair

March 21st, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern Time

Co-hosted by ITE, the Virtual Career Fair allows you to meet with a wide variety of organizations looking to hire.
Why you benefit from participating in a virtual career fair:
  • Increased exposure to a greater amount of companies;
  • There is no cost to travel to in-person interviews;
  • A variety of ways to communicate during the career fair, including instant messenger and video chat.

Sign Up Today to Participate! Visit http://bit.ly/Careerfair32018.

 

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Job Posting: MDOT

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer.  This position is located in Lansing, MI is specialized in the area of bridge design.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering or will you obtain by May 31, 2018 is required.

You may view the job posting here:  Transportation Engineer

Thank you for considering a career with MDOT!

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Job Posting: WisDOT Engineering Internships – Summer 2018

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services are currently recruiting to fill engineering internships (throughout the state) starting this summer! For more information on these opportunities and for instruction on how to apply please visit the link below.
 
Please share with any candidates who may be interested and qualified.
 
 
Mitchell R. Weckerly
Human Resources Specialist-Senior
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Human Resource Services
(608) 261-6302
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