[event] Film screening TONIGHT!

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Why have Tibetans become environmentalists? How do Tibetan conceptions of nature differ from Western ones? The UW Program on the Environment presents Shielding the Mountains, a narrative on the Tibetan environmental culture and conservation movements, that illustrates these questions and explores the necessity behind protecting our precious environments. Emily Yeh, creator and professor of geography at the University of Colorado will be at the showing for discussion.
Thursday, May 5th5:30-7:00pmRoom 120 Wallace Hall3737 Brooklyn Ave NE

FREE FOOD + DRINKS!
RSVP here and direct any questions to Anne DeMelle: ademelle@uw.edu.
Join us for a beautiful  film and riveting conversation!

[internship] COASST

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INTERNSHIP IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND MARINE ECOLOGY

Want to gain valuable research experience?Contemplating working for a non-profit after graduation? 

Interested in marine conservation?

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is seeking 3-4 undergraduate students to assist with data entry and management, volunteer recruitment, tracking, training and communication for 2-3 college credits.  Each credit requires 40 hours of internship to be completed during summer quarter.


COASST is a citizen science project based at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in partnership with local community and environmental organizations, and state and federal agencies. COASST volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline, or ‘normal’ pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Baselines are crucial for assessing the impacts of oil spills, fisheries, and climate change in the marine environment.

Interested? For more information, please contact:

Annie Woods:  coasst@u.washington.edu, 206-221-6893

Please include a brief statement of interest, including current major, office skills and previous work related experiences. Please also include the days of the week and hours you are available June 20 – September 27.

We will schedule interviews through May 27. We look forward to hearing from you!

ENVIR 480: Transportation & Sustainability on Campus

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ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio
Transportation & Sustainability on Campus

Fall 2011
Tu & Th 1:30-2:50, Fr 1:30-3:20

A 5-credit course focused on transportation & sustainability on the UW Campus, centered around a quarter-long team project. 

About the Class

Sustainability Studio is a hands-on exploration of making change for sustainability on our campus. This is an undergraduate class centered around student projects on the sustainability of UW campus operations.

Coursework and assignments involve both an overview of the concepts and methods of sustainability, and an opportunity for students to learn important skills in applied research, multi‐stakeholder collaboration, and professional communication.

About Transportation & Sustainability

In Washington State, transportation accounts for more than 40% of our total greenhouse gas emissions, making our transportation choices inextricably linked to bigger questions about climate change and sustainability.

Here at the University of Washington, an institution of more than 50,000, getting to and from the campus create more than 25% of the University’s emissions.

With a staff and a student body committed to sustainability, there are plenty of opportunities to advance more sustainable transportation—and this class is your chance to explore that!

For information about the course,

please email Justin Hellier: hellier@uw.edu

To request an add code please complete a 4 question application on catalyst at: http://tinyurl.com/3tnsjz2

Applications are reviewed upon submission

Free career guide: “Corporate Careers That Make a Difference”

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[LINK]

from: greeneconomypost.com:

A growing number of graduates and working professionals want to use their business careers to make a difference in social and environmental issues. Unfortunately these professionals are increasingly faced with the reality that there simply aren’t enough corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability titles to go around. Corporate Careers That Make a Difference,  a free guide released by Net Impact and the Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, sets out answers this question with more than 80 pages of practical advice, first-hand experiences, and strategic insights design to assist graduates and working professionals want to use their business careers to make a difference in social and environmental issues. The career guide also seeks to inform readers about the growing variety of positions in corporate citizenship, and how to transition from one field to another, leveraging their experiences as they move through their careers.

Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100

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ENVIR 100 – the first class in the series of ‘core classes’ required for the Environmental Studies major: you know it; you love it. We are looking for applicants to be peer TAs for ENVIR 100 for autumn quarter 2011.

The quick details:

  • Lead your own discussion section
  • Great experience for students interested in Education or any graduate program
  • Can count towards degree requirements for a major/minor in Environmental Studies

Full announcement and application procedures after the break!

Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the autumn quarter 2011 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).

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 Friday, May 13, 2011.

[scholarships] – Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Workshops & Info Sessions

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Check out the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Website at: https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/.  We encourage all environmental studies students to look into these.  Remember, people can’t even consider giving you a scholarship if you don’t even apply!

Their office also has some workshops and information sessions coming up in the month of May.  Check them out:

Workshops:

Personal Statement Writing Workshop –
    May 2, 2011, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120

CV Writing Workshop –
    May 9, 2011, 2:30-4:00pm, MGH 120


Scholarship Information Sessions:

Public Policy Scholarships:
    May 2, 2011, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 120
    May 11, 2011, 3:00-4:00pm, MGH 120
Sessions will provide students with information on various intensive summer programs that focus on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: (all sessions are open to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent alums)
    May 11, 2011, 3:30-5:00pm, Miller 301
    June 24, 2011, 12:00-1:30pm, Paccar 291
Sessions will provide information about the program and application process for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which is  designed to give students, artists, and other professionals opportunities to pursue graduate study, research, or to teach English in over 155 nations. Additional information is available at http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/fulbright.

Merage Fellows Program:
    May 4, 2011, 2:30-3:30pm
    May 11, 2011, 12:30-1:20pm
Sessions will provide application information for this scholarship opportunity for students who are immigrants to the U.S. (naturalized citizens or green card holders). Additional information is available at http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program:
    May 9, 2011, 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 120
Session will provide application information for this scholarship opportunity for students planning to seek a graduate degree in a field of Arts, Humanities or Social Science. Additional information is available at http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/javits.

Carnegie Endowment Jr. Fellows Program:
    May 18, 2011, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317
    May 26, 2011, 4:30-5:20pm, MGH 258
Sessions will provide program and application information for this opportunity for students to work as paid research assistants at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Additional information is available at http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/carnegie.

Luce Scholars Program: (open to both undergraduate and graduate students, and recent alums)
    May 23, 2011, 2:30-4:20pm, Sieg 224
    (an additional session will be scheduled during summer quarter)
Session will provide program and application information for this opportunity to spend 12 months in Asia in an individualized professional placement. Additional information is available at https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/luce.

[opportunity] – Landscape Architecture Summer Program

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BE Exploration Landscape Architecture Summer Program

July 5-29, 2011

Applications are due Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

BE Exploration Landscape Architecture Summer Program is an exciting summer experience for individuals seeking a better understanding of the Landscape Architecture profession. If you are a college student or working professional, this program will provide you with an intensive, one-month exploration of the design process and career opportunities for Landscape Architects.

More information available at: http://www.be.washington.edu/programs/BEexploration/