[fellowship] – Foriegn Language & Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)

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Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS) available to undergraduate, graduate and professional students

The FLAS Fellowship is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  FLAS Fellowships support study of the following languages and their world regions: 


-Arabic -Bangla -Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian -Bulgarian -Burmese -Canadian First Nations -Chinese -Czech -Danish -Estonian -Filipino/Tagalog -Finnish -French -German -Hebrew -Hindi -Indonesian/Malay -Italian -Japanese -Kazakh -Khmer -Korean -Latvian -Lithuanian -Norwegian -Persian -Polish -Portuguese -Russian -Slovenian -Spanish -Swahili -Swedish -Tajik -Thai -Turkish -Uighur -Urdu -Uzbek -Vietnamese


Receive tuition and a living stipend:

 

 Academic Year Graduate:                  

 $18,000 tuition, $15,000 living stipend

Academic Year Undergraduate:

$10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend

Summer Graduate/Undergraduate:

$5,000 tuition, $2500 living stipend


FLAS Information Sessions, covering FLAS benefits and requirements, the application process, and the use of FLAS awards abroad, will be held at the following dates and times:

  • Wednesday, November 2, 3:30-4:40, Thomson Hall 317
  • Tuesday, November 8, 3:30-4:30, Denny 217
  • Wednesday November 9, 2:30-3:30, Thomson Hall 317
  • Tuesday, November 15, 12:30-1:30, Mary Gates Hall 171 (oriented towards undergraduates)
  • Thursday, November 17, 3:30-4:30 Thomson Hall 317
  • Tuesday, December 6, 3:30-4:30, Denny 217


Application is due January 17, 2012.   For more information and to apply, visit http://www.jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/


Questions?  Email  flas@uw.edu

IslandWood 10th Anniversary

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Hello, 

This is David, one of the TA’s for ENVIR 100. Did any of you attend IslandWood (the outdoor education center on Bainbridge Island) when you were younger? If so, IslandWood wants to know if you are interested in participating its upcoming 10th Anniversary. This could mean sharing stories and memories, returning to IslandWood for a reunion, or letting the organization know how the School Overnight Program influenced your life. (If you were involved in a summer camp, high school internship, or other program, I’m sure IslandWood would love to hear from you, too!)

All you need to do is email my good friend Thatcher Heldring –thatcherh@islandwood.org – to let him know you are interested, and he’ll get back to you.

Thanks and have a great weekend!
David

PS – Never heard of IslandWood? Check it out – they even have an environmental education graduate program affiliated with UW!  (www.islandwood.org)

Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 in winter 2012!

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* image not representative of actual peer TA experience…or is it?

Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the winter quarter 2012 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).

Course Information:

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations Quarter Offered:  Winter 2012

Instructors:  Tom Hinckley, College of Forest Resources, and Yoram Bauman, Program on the Environment (Ph.D. in Economics)

Course Website: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/workspace/yoram/3150/13550

Course Schedule:

Winter 2012

Lecture:  MWF 9:30-10:20

Discussion Sections: T or TH various times

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology

2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0

3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors

4.       At least Junior level standing.

Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:

·         Policy and Decision-making perspectives

·         Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)

To apply, please submit the following:

1.       Resume

2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)

3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?

b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?

c.       How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?

Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 11/1/2011.

[job]: Pacific Science Center Jobs: Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

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[job]: Pacific Science Center Jobs: Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

Follow the link above for more information about this job!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

Pacific Science Center is committed to driving science education forward in Washington State. At the heart of this are Outreach Education Programs, bringing science education to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Outreach Education Programs Manager provides vision and direction for Outreach Education for Pacific Science Center. 
This position manages existing outreach education programs, new initiatives, budgets, materials, and staff for Science On Wheels, Science After School and grant projects. In addition the Outreach Education Programs Manager works with the Director of Science and Education and the Vice President for Science and Education in developing and implementing new initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in Science, Education or related field as well as demonstrated teaching experience at the elementary level and delivery of interactive programs or presentation of formal/informal programs. Supervisory experience and management of grant related projects are also essential. Patience, creativity, and great attention to detail are keys for success in this position. If you have these qualities and you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of students, this may be the job for you!

[event] – UW Sustainability Summit

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UW Sustainability Summit 2011

October 24th – 26th 2011

UW Seattle Campus

The UW Sustainability Summit celebrates the University’s leadership and accomplishments in environmental stewardship and sustainability. It provides the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to find ways to get involved with sustainability on campus, and to learn about the Campus Sustainability Fund, the UW Climate Action Plan, and how our community partners play a role in UW sustainability. With a variety of exhibitors and discussion groups, something is sure to spark your interest.

More information at:

http://f2.washington.edu/ess/content/uw-sustainability-summit-2011

PoE is starting a student organization!

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The Program on the Environment started over a decade ago but has never had its own student organization!  We are looking for environmental studies students (that’s you!) who would like to start something awesome!

  • Do you want to meet and hang out with other PoE students?
  • Want to help with environmental volunteer efforts in the community?
  • Interested in improving your leadership skills?
  • Do you want to get more involved with the UW in general?
  • Is your resume looking a little empty?

If you’re at all interested, please e-mail us at poeadv@uw.edu and let us know.  No commitment is needed – just a quick e-mail indicating your interest and perhaps some things you think this new student organization should do.  We would love to hear from you!  At some point, we would like to get a group of students together and hash out ideas.

[study abroad]: UW Tacoma program in Kenya (WIN/2012)

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Looks like there are some last-minute spots available in a study abroad program for winter quarter 2012 that looks *extremely* relevant to the interests of PoE students. Have the ability to make some last-minute adjustments in your schedule? Go get ‘em!

What are your plans for this winter? Studying hard at UW? How about studying
hard at UW in KENYA!

The UW Tacoma Office of International Programs is offering students the
opportunity of a lifetime: A 12-credit course, winter quarter 2012, centered
around a month-long stay in Kenya.

Environmental Science Professors John Banks and Jim Gawel will lead *15*
students on the field studies course, Sustainable Development in East
Africa. Highlights include:

. Homestays in communities active in Green Belt Movement’s tree restoration
and food security projects.
. Safari in the savanna of the famous Masai Mara game reserve, with lectures
from wildlife managers on reserve design and challenges.
. Visit the Arabuko-Sokoke forest reserve on the coast north of Mombasa,
participating in an ongoing research effort to link declining bird
populations with arthropod resources.
. Work with local efforts on the coast to improve urban planning and
sustainable water management.

If you’re interested, don’t wait: check out the program and apply
now.priority consideration will be given to student applications received by
October 31st.

www.tacoma.washington.edu/travel/upcoming/kenya

[event] Life Cycle Analysis: Understanding True Impact

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Did you know that the ‘Environmental Innovation Practicum’ (ENVIR 450 B) talks are open to the public? Check out the following information about next Tuesday’s talk:

Join us for a presentation on
Life Cycle Analysis: Understanding True Impact

Melissa Winters, Environmental Protection Specialist at the U.S. EPA Region 10
Since 2008, Melissa has been a member of the Materials Management and Stewardship Team, where she focuses on green buildings, industrial materials recycling, and federal facilities. Melissa has her Master of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Presentation: 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Mary Gates Hall 389

 

For a complete list of all speakers in the fall Environmental Innovation Speaker Series:

http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/cie/eic/Pages/schedule.aspx

Apply now for the UW Campus Sustainability Fund Committee!

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Apply now for the UW Campus Sustainability Fund Committee! Are you interested in campus sustainability and helping students create real change on the UW campus? Then the UW Campus Sustainability Fund Committee is right for you! 

Undergraduate students: Apply here – http://volunteer.asuw.org/2011/10/10/campus-sustainability-fund-committee-volunteer/ by Monday, October 17th 

Graduate Students: Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Adam Sherman, GPSS Vice President at  gpssvp@uw.edu by Wednesday, October 19th 

The position is volunteer and will meet weekly Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Check out more information here: http://f2.washington.edu/oess/csf/

Katie Stultz
Student Engagement Coordinator
Campus Sustainability Fund 
uwcsf@uw.edu