A guide for navigating Dawg Daze and finding events that connect with your background, interests, and identities.
This student-created guide has been made to highlight Dawg Daze events tailored to a specific student population at UW. We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse community where every student feels welcome and engaged. If you have ideas for additional guides or events that should be featured, please reach out to us at dawgdaze@uw.edu or on the First Year Programs website to provide anonymous feedback. We appreciate your input as we strive to create an enriching and inclusive Dawg Daze experience!
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Are you curious about how population health fits into your journey at UW? Wait, what is pop health anyway? Get to know the basics with a self-guided tour of the Hans Rosling Center. Answer trivia questions throughout your tour and be entered to win a prize. Stop by the Rosling Center during Dawg Daze and follow this link to start your pop health journey!
Prepare to be transported to realms beyond imagination as we cordially invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos. Our resplendent planetarium shows promise to ignite your curiosity and stretch the boundaries of your perception, as we delve into the enigmatic depths of the universe like never before witnessed.
Do you have what it takes to hack a website, a database or a program? Yes, you do. Try out your first hacking challenge with Batman’s Kitchen, the University of Washington’s very own Capture-the-Flag Cybersecurity RSO! (More info on the event page).
Discover the secrets inside your brain as we track its electrical activity in real time, translate it into meaningful patterns, and use it to create stunning art. Then, test your knowledge in a friendly competition for a chance to win some cool prizes! Synaptech is a neuroengineering focused RSO, welcome to any and all majors.
Bring all of your cosmic questions to the Astronomy Student Panel! Our panelists will include undergraduate students; League of Astronomer members; as well as Astronomy Academic Counselors. The panel will briefly go over the major requirements and admissions process. Then it will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask current students what it’s like to be an Astronomy major. You can also read more about our undergraduate program here.
Prepare to be transported to realms beyond imagination as we cordially invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos. Our resplendent planetarium shows promise to ignite your curiosity and stretch the boundaries of your perception, as we delve into the enigmatic depths of the universe like never before witnessed.
Welcome new and returning Huskies! Come by to learn more about what iGEM is, what the heck subteams are, and what research positions we have to offer for the upcoming year for both STEM and non-STEM majors. Combined with our info session is an educational segment that highlights the basics of Synthetic Biology which would include discussing techniques and methods used in synthetic biology. (More info on the event page).
Are you interested in being part of a close-knit community that offers mentorship, academic support, and career development? If yes, attend Society of Women Engineer’s bracelet making event! Join us to chat with fellow UW students while making bracelets and a chance to win a raffle prize! We’ll answer any questions you have about SWE or engineering in general. Please fill out the RSVP form at https://forms.gle/dM3oj2ivycPngo2FA . We look forward to meeting you!
I2 is UW’s student-led machine learning and neuroscience organization. I2 is an environment which aims to create a community of project-driven, outcome-oriented students at the University of Washington interested in the intersections of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy. Our goal is to make machines learn like humans. Join us for our info session to learn about the wonderful community we have built and play a fun game/activity!! Plus, we have snacks!!!
Test your trivia skills with UW Libraries in this virtual trivia contest! We’ll have 7 rounds of fun questions covering science and technology, the UW, Seattle, and more! University Bookstore gift cards will be awarded to top finishers. Join via this Zoom link and use your smartphone to answer the questions.
This is a great opportunity for incoming undergraduate students interested in healthcare, public health advocacy, and ending humanitarian crises. Students will have the chance to meet with prospective and current medical students from the UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) and learn more about our organization’s mission, goals, and opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved! The Physicians for Humans Rights (PHR) UW Chapter is composed of medical students, physicians, and other faculty at the UWSOM and the greater Seattle area. We are seeking to expand our recruitment to undergraduate students and provide them with valuable leadership and volunteer experiences.
Come get “A Taste of DubHacks”; a preview of our annual hackathon coming up on the weekend of October 14th! Whether you’re a hackathon pro or don’t even know what the word means; join us to learn what DubHacks is all about; meet new people and design a quick project about a topic you’re passionate about, as well as learning more about the world of hackathons. We’re so excited to meet you! This event will be held twice: on September 22nd and September 25th at 4 and 1 pm respectively. Come for any session and if we’ve hit capacity we’ll save your spot for the next session ???? DubHacks is a tech and entrepreneurship non-profit in Seattle run by students here at UW; and we bring together students of all backgrounds to tackle the issues they are most passionate about. See you there!
Ever wanted to play paintball with robots? Come join ARUW and explore the engineering behind our competitive robots for the RoboMaster competition, and see them in action against each other! At the Battle of the Bots multiple of our robots will be dueling in a 1v1 competition, driven by team members and visitors.
Are you enrolled in a chemistry course? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what’s expected of you in the quiz section? Come learn from a faculty member and a tutor how to do well in your first college-level chemistry class; how to navigate office hours; how to study and form study groups; and hear about the different resources that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours of study time later!
Come meet your fellow STEM students as you walk around one of Seattle’s best parks: The Arboretum! The Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. For the event, we will meet in front of Parrington Hall at 9:30 and make our way to the 15th Ave NE Campus Pkwy bus stop. From here, we will take a short ride to the park located across the Cut. If you have any clarifying questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to our event coordinator in the “Contact Information” tab. Sponsored by Triangle Fraterity.
You can be an integral part of the medical team using your love of science and passion for medicine to become a highly employable Medical Laboratory Scientist. Join the MLS academic adviser for an information session to learn about this undergraduate degree program in the UW School of Medicine.
Touch a human brain and chat with graduate and medical school students at Grey Matters’ Dawg Daze Event! Grey Matters is the University of Washington’s undergraduate neuroscience journal dedicated to bringing neuroscience to the public in an accessible yet accurate manner. Join the most established neuroscience RSO on campus to gain valuable experience with scientific content creation, build community with like-minded students, and develop skills in leadership and teamwork. Looking forward to seeing you this Autumn!
Who “owns” the new frontier? There’s way more to it than you can imagine! Join space security expert Saadia M. Pekkanen, Jackson School professor and founding director of the Space Law, Data and Policy program (SPACE LDP) at the UW School of Law as she provides a brief and impactful introduction to cybersecurity, technology and diplomacy. Hear about emerging threats and new developments in international security in outer space. Then take your own journey into space with a wonderful Planetarium presentation. Follow up with a fun get together of snacks and conversation. A real treat for all new and current students! Space is limited. First come, first served.
Join us at The McCarty Innovation & Learning Lab (The MILL) to make your own custom vinyl print sticker! MILL staff will get you set up with art supplies and paper so you can sketch your design. Then watch your design come to life as it’s printed on our Roland large format vinyl printer. Stickers are water proof and make great water bottle accessories!
Are you interested in learning about studying data science at UW (or not quite sure what data science is)? This information session will introduce students to the interdisciplinary data science minor. Students will be able to hear from faculty, students, and advisers about how this minor focuses on skills in data science methods, their implications for the society, and how to bridge data science to other fields of study.
Come get together with members of UW’s Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB)! At this Dawg Daze event you will be able to learn about the international and local projects we’ll be working on this year, as well as meeting some of our members and playing a little hackysack, if you are interested. All are welcome to participate and hang with us!
Join the UW Undergraduate Research Program (URP) to hear about the undergraduate researcher experience. The highlight of this session will be a panel of undergraduate researchers from a variety of fields; who will share their journeys into research and reveal how undergraduate research has impacted their undergraduate careers and beyond. URP staff and students will also answer your questions about undergraduate research involvement and how to begin and advance in undergraduate research. Students from all years; majors; and institutions are welcome and encouraged to attend this interactive undergraduate researcher panel!
Mon, Sep. 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The 8, McMahon Hall
Come join UW’s Design, Build, Fly Engineering RSO at the 8, in McMahon Hall where we’ll show new students how our pilot program teaches students how to fly RC aircraft! While waiting for a turn to fly one our RC Aircraft flight simulators, we will be providing tours of our engineering workspace, where we manufacture the aircraft we use to compete!
Experience DXARTS Collective’s groundbreaking project – Collaborative Pillars, featured at Seattle Design Festival 2023. Engage with an interactive installation, merging technology and human connection. Hold hands to witness the power of unity as the organic inflatable ascends, showcasing the potential of teamwork for transformation. Our creation bridges STEM with imagination, serving as an icebreaker that sparks curiosity and fosters connections. Intertwined hands form a circuit activating the air blower, breathing life into the sculpture, highlighting teamwork’s potency. Join us to learn more about DXARTS and our innovative courses. Discover the fusion of innovation, collaboration, and artistic expression defining DXARTS Collective’s vision. Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) is a ground-breaking department of creative practice-based research. Our mission is to support and empower new generations of artists who reimagine our emerging relationships with new technologies.
Interested in a career in the health profession? This session will explore what steps are necessary to enter this field; whether it’s in medicine; dentistry; public health; or a related field. Learn how to set yourself up for success; from course and major planning to opportunities for clinical exposure; undergraduate research; and leadership. This event is presented by the UW Career & Internship Center (C&IC).
Interested in gaining coding and project management experience while working in your own team? Come join Husky Coding Project as we cover these topics: our club meetings and what YOU can accomplish with us throughout the school year, what is Team Formation Day?, and the cycle of projects, including previous examples… (more info on the event page)
Join UW Formula Motorsports for a fun afternoon of Engineering Jeopardy! In this event, students will be competing in groups of 4-5 to answer Jeopardy-style questions about Engineering, University of Washington, NASCAR/Formula 1, fun team member questions, and much more! Have the chance to meet other students in the College of Engineering, get advice from upperclassmen on internships and classes, and win prizes! We hope to see you there!
Join us to learn about the UW American Medical Women’s Association and to bond with fellow women through a fun game night!
Welcome new and returning Huskies! Come by to learn more about what iGEM stands for, what the heck subteams are, and what research positions we have to offer for the upcoming year for both STEM and non-STEM majors. Combined with our info session is an educational segment that highlights the basics of Bioethics and what opportunities are available for folks interested in science but not necessarily the lab. Check out more on our Instagram @washington_igem
Are you enrolled in a Biology course? Will you be taking one in the future? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what’s expected of you in classes? Come learn how to do well in your first college-level biology class at UW; how to navigate office hours; how to study and form study groups; and hear about the different resources; like CLUE; that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours of study time later!
Are you enrolled in a Physics course? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what’s expected of you in the quiz section? Come learn from a faculty member and a tutor how to do well in your first college-level Physics class; how to navigate office hours; how to study and form study groups; and hear about the different resources that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours of study time later!
Are you enrolled in a Math course? Will you be taking one in the future? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what’s expected of you in classes? Come learn how to do well in your first college-level math class at UW; how to navigate office hours; how to study and form study groups; and hear about the different resources; like CLUE; that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours of study time later!
As technology continues to dominate our day-to-day lives, it is only normal to be curious about the people behind the apps and websites we rely on! Beyond that, software engineering is one of today’s most high-paying industries that also provides people the opportunity to make meaningful impact. Join us as we dive into the day in the life of a software engineer, connect with those who have industry experience and students just getting started, and learn about the club’s events for this year. Whether you want to be the next Bill Gates or just want to learn about what is out there, come join us and explore software engineering. (more info on the event page)
This info session will give an overview of who ARUW is, how we work and are organized, and a more in-depth view of the RoboMaster competition, and our successes within it! We’ll have stickers and more to give out!
Interested in getting involved in an engineering-related student organization? Engineering Launch is one of the College of Engineering’s biggest events of the year where students get to meet various club and competition teams across our departments. All UW students are welcome to join! RSVP is required and more information will be sent to you after completing the form. RSVP here: https://linktr.ee/engrlaunch
Civil and environmental engineers develop solutions to address civilization’. Stop by our booth to meet our advising staff, students, and faculty and learn how the accessible Civil & Environmental Engineering undergraduate programs (CIVE and ENVE) might fit with your goals and aspirations! We will have a variety of surprises on hand for those who swing by!
Interested in majoring in Applied Mathematics (AMATH) or Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM), or the Data Science Options of these majors? Drop by Lewis Hall to meet academic advisers and learn about the admissions process, degree requirements, and experiential learning opportunities. Bring your questions and grab a snack!
Don’t have quite enough homework after the first day of class to drop into CLUE for the tutors? Well; why not join us for games and great prizes! Join us for the 12th annual CLUE trivia night; hosted by your CLUE tutors! Study up on current events; pop culture; and random useless information and then bring a team of friends or come alone and we will assign you to a team for the competition. Sign-ups for the competition start at 6:30pm and the competition begins at 7:00pm. Great prizes for first; second; and third place! Husky ID card required for building access after 5:00pm.
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