The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

Everyone should have access to the green economy! This free program will prepare you to find work and advance a sustainable and just energy system. Attend trainings in Energy Systems, Auditing, Energy Management, and Energy Policy Trends. FMI: see the application .

Everyone should have access to the green economy! This free program will prepare you to find work and advance a sustainable and just energy system. Attend trainings in Energy Systems, Auditing, Energy Management, and Energy Policy Trends. FMI: see the application .

Interested in the green energy sector ?  Access internships, trainings, and mentoring to jumpstart your green energy career! The Energize Colleges program is hosting a series of job skills trainings this spring with guest speakers who work in the green energy sector. We also have well-paid spring internships; applications are open until Feb 1. See flyer and forms below for more information. -------Combustion Safety Intern------- -------Energize Colleges Spring 2020 Cohort-------

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...

The College of Natural Resources undergraduate office is looking for a friendly and detail-oriented student with work study status to join our team!  Responsibilities include: - General office duties such as reception, filing, copying, data entry, campus deliveries, managing supplies, - Designing and updating flyers and handouts, - Assisting with special events and projects, and more! Only non-CNR students may apply due to privacy rules.  Required skills: - Basic computer skills, - General knowledge of campus, - Effective communication skills, - Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, - Ability to work with minimal supervision, - Quick learner, detail-oriented, and reliable Preferred skills: Adobe Creative Suite and other technology/social media experience. Schedule/Pay: The ideal candidate would be available to work 15-20 hours per week between  8am-3pm  Monday,  Wednesday ,  Thursday , and/or  Friday ....

Want to make a difference and get class credit? Learn more at our kick-off meeting Tuesday 1/31 at 7 p.m. at Barrows Hall.  This semester we are hiring interns to work on important campaigns to:  ·   Urge the University of California to commit to powering all operations with clean, renewable energy by no later than 2050 and for all electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030.  ·   Ban fracking and other dirty forms of oil drilling. With ample sunshine and wind, we can meet our energy needs in California and grow our economy without endangering the health and safety of our communities.    With a CALPIRG internship you will:  ·   Learn valuable skills in grassroots organizing and communication  ·   Gain professional experience  ·   Work with fun, passionate people  You'll also learn to build and lead teams of volunteers, organize events on campus, and work with the media. And you...

The Brief Shelter is pleased to invite architects, planners, students, engineers, designers, thinkers, NGOs and organizations from all over the world to take part in the third annual Dencity Competition.  Rapid world growth and urbanization is not allowing cities to adapt and provide for their inhabitants. Towns are quickly growing into cities, and some of the densest places in the world are comprised of makeshift homes, otherwise referred to as slums. There are currently over 1 billion slum dwellers in the world. This number is expected to reach 2 billion by the year 2030. The intent of this competition is twofold: to foster new ideas on how to better handle the growing density of unplanned cities and to spread awareness of this massive problem. Contestants should consider how design can empower communities and allow for a self sufficient future. For this years competition, the focus will be on improving living conditions in urban settings. There are no restrictions i...

¿Hablas español? ¿Has vivido al menos 18 años en el Área de la Bahía? Professor Justin Davidson of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese is conducting a linguistic study on acoustic elements of the Spanish spoken by speakers of the Bay Area. If you meet the following criteria, you are eligible to participate in an  hour-long session in Dwinelle Hall that pays $15  (consisting of filling out some forms on your language background, reading some words aloud, and having a conversation in Spanish). We schedule sessions on weekdays and weekends, at your convenience!        -- Be between 18 and 65 years old        -- Have lived for at least 18 years in the Bay Area (anywhere connected by CalTrain or Bart)        -- Consider yourself a speaker of Spanish and English To participate, simply indicate your interest via e-mail to Professor Davidson:  SpanishBayAreaProject@berkeley .edu ...

Exciting opportunity to expand the web and social media presence of an interdisciplinary program linking environmental design fields with the humanities. The Global Urban Humanities Initiative (GUH) is seeking a creative and experienced website manager and social media coordinator with strong writing skills. The job also includes program coordination work, scheduling, and event planning. The position is 10-12 hours per week starting immediately through Spring 2018.  The candidate must be available to work through the summer of 2017 (some work can be done remotely at that time). Work location is Wurster Hall, with some flexibility for off-site work and hours. Work-study students are welcomed to apply. 10-12 hours / week, $15-18 per hour DOE Application deadline November 28, 2016, 5 p.m. The web/communication coordinator’s responsibilities will include: ·         Web site writing and administration. Maintains and routinely updates ...

Wanted:  Students to Transform the Student Technology Experience at UC Berkeley The Student Information Systems Project ( sisproject.berkeley.edu ) is replacing the current admissions, enrollment, registration, financ ial aid, student accounts, and advising systems with a modern, nimble and effective vendor-supported system. The Quality Assurance Assistant will become a part of the UCB Student Information Systems Testing Team and help us locate flaws in new CalCentral functionality before it is launched to campus. Y ou’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of professional and student developers, designers, project managers, and support staff.  The position starts immediately and lasts through the academic year and summer.  Pay is $15/hour.  For more information, review the job description ( http://tinyurl.com/objze5w ) and see Handshake Job ID# 525635. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Janhavi Depshande– janhavidepshande@berkel...