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Company Description:  Signetron is developing the next generation of Scan to BIM workflow for envelope retrofit of existing buildings with the ultimate goal of improving building energy efficiency. Our system will provide CAM files for panel manufacturers who will pre-fabricate insulation panels offsite from the captured as-built conditions. The goal is to compress the onsite retrofit cycle to less than 7 days, for a multi-family low rise residential building, without the need for occupants to leave the building. Job Title:  Scan to BIM architect.  Job Description:  The Scan to BIM challenge here is that existing buildings are not plumb or 90 degrees and these imperfections need to be reflected in CAD models. This job entails an investigation into existing Scan to BIM tools available in the marketplace and identifying whether existing tools are sufficiently flexible for what we need to do. Examples of such tools include Revit, AutoCAD, cloudworx, RhinoC...

Editorial/Communications Intern Job # 8958459463 Hourly rate: $16.50 Description This is a paid internship designed to provide direct experience with entry-level editorial skills. The intern will be trained directly by the Managing Editor of the Berkeley Academic Guide and receive regular feedback. Students who show focus and commitment will have the potential to receive future letters of recommendation from the Managing Editor. The internship is ideal for Junior and Senior students who are preparing to work in the fields of Publishing and/or Communications. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to guide@berkeley.edu.  Responsibilities This internship includes (but is not limited to) the tasks below. Individuals can choose to spend more time building skills of particular interest. • Copyediting text using the Chicago Manual of Style. (Onsite training will be provided)  • Editing and formatting online text, in both the Berkeley Academic ...

Apply for the Innovation Catalysts student grant program by 12/20 We are now accepting applications for the  Jacobs Institute  Innovation Catalysts   spring 2020 cohort! The Innovation Catalysts fund student ideas and projects, to boost them to the next level. All grant projects must make use of the Maker Pass program; beyond that, we welcome a wide range of projects at the intersection of design and technology innovation, reflecting the multitude of talents and interests in the Jacobs community. The selection committee will cultivate a grant cohort that represents the diversity of the Berkeley community and fosters an inclusive design community.  Applications for the spring cohort are due by Friday, December 20th at 12pm.  To learn more about the program: Visit the grant program page  on the Jacobs website . Read about our  11 current grantees  and check out their projects at the...

Science Meets Science - After the Wildfires: Where Should We Live? Public Forum: Monday, November 25, 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Anthony Hall ( RSVP ) Round Table: Wednesday, December 4, 5:30 - 7:30 PM | 775 Tan Hall ( RSVP ) Join the Science Policy Group at Berkeley for a public forum on policy issues surrounding housing, wildfires, and where we should build. We will be joined by: Scott Stephens , UC Berkeley Professor in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Laurie Johnson , Urban Planning Consultant Louise Comfort , Visiting Scholar at the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) In addition, join us the following week for our Policy Roundtable (Wednesday, December 4, 5:30- 7:30 | Tan Hall, Room 775) where you can form teams with expert advisors to write white papers and policy memos regarding this topic. Pizza will be provided!

2020 Summer Student Intern Program Engineering · Architecture · Planning· Computer Science/Information Services The City and County of San Francisco is seeking student interns for various engineering and architecture disciplines, to provide support to in-house Engineering · Architecture · Landscape Architecture · Planning · Surveying · GIS · IT staff. The City Departments that employ interns are the Airport Commission (SFO), Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Department of Technology (DT), Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), Port of San Francisco (Port), San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Public Works, and Recreation and Park Department (RPD). Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, architects, planners and surveyors. Interns will participate in various activities in the respective City Departments. Positions may be available in the following Areas: Architecture Geographic Information System Sto...

Cal-ADAR , Berkeley's mentored research program in demography of aging for underrepresented undergrads is  now  accepting applications for its Spring 2020 cohort. Demography of aging uses data to examine life course – how early life events or situations influence later life – and population studies – births, deaths, migrations. For the spring 2020 semester, the priority deadline is  December 7, 2019,  although we will accept applications through  January 15, 2020.  Through financial support, mentoring, internships and other opportunities, Cal-ADAR will provide you a frame of reference on graduate school in some area of population research: sociology, public health, geography, economics, public policy or another field. You will also gain marketable skills and experience for after graduation. To start, you need to meet  eligibility  requirements, be  interested in graduate school  as a possible goal, and want to  ...

The Berkeley Center for New Media is offering three research assistant positions with our amazing graduate students! Each position is worth $1,000 and requires approximately 65 hours of work. You'll be paid the full amount after your supervisor confirms you have worked 30 hours and they anticipate you will complete the remaining portion. You will also receive BCNM new media certificate credit for EITHER engagement OR graduate level research upon completion of the project! To apply, read the descriptions of projects  here  and fill in the application online and  here ! If you are interested in multiple projects,  please submit separate applications for each project . Applications are due on  December 1, 2019 . ______________________________________________ Projects for Undergraduate Research Assistance 2020 Magical Music Mat  The Magical Musical Mat (MMM) is a communication platform that uses touch and music as prosocial...

Herbicide-Free Cal is seeking CED and Landscape Architecture students to help create a cultural shift towards organic management schemes on campus instead of agrochemicals. Our campaign originally started in 2017 seeking to cease the use of glyphosate on campus and has now grown to assist groundskeepers and landscaping faculty to create a healthier, more sustainable campus management scheme. Beginning with Faculty Glade and Memorial Glade at Berkeley, this campaign has now spread across the UC campuses and UC President Janet Napolitano enacted a 1-year, temporary suspension of glyphosate use on campus. We have been working closely with Theron Klos, our campus’ Operations and Grounds Services Manager, throughout all these efforts. He is hoping to get Landscape Architecture students involved to help design new landscaping spaces on campus as we discontinue the use of chemicals. Please let us know if you are interested in helping with this campaign! We hope to schedule a meeting w...