“Pine plantation forestry and wildlife conservation in Chile”
The mid-1970s marked the start of the boom in plantation forestry in Chile. These long extensions of monocultural forests harbored very little biodiversity and were depicted as “green deserts”. But forestry schemes changed in time and 40 years later, the picture may be different. Come and find out on this special seminar by visiting Profesor Cristian F. Estades.
Integrative Knowledge E-Portfolio Workshops
What’s an integrative knowledge e-portfolio and why should I make one? During this interactive workshop, you will answer these questions and gain an overview of building an online integrative knowledge portfolio, demonstrating your learning in and outside the classroom. Whether you are interested in developing an e-portfolio for a class, for potential employers to complement your resume, or as a way to document and reflect on your experiences, this workshop will provide you with a starting place. This workshop will:
Join us and learn how to showcase your learning in connection with real-world experiences! RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/428, though drop-ins are always welcome!
Spring Workshop Dates:
Additional information is available at http://expd.washington.edu/eportfolio.
READING THE ELWHA: Tracing the Dynamics of Landscape Change
L ARCH 498A (SLN# 11964); L ARCH 598A (SLN# 11968); 4 credits
Planning Meeting July 24th, 2014, 5:00-7:00 pm, GLD 312
Camping Trip: July 28th – August 1st, 2014
Located on the Olympic Peninsula, the Elwha Rivers flows north out of the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park before emptying into the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Historically the river supported diverse and viable populations of five species of salmonids, but for the last century two dams have blocked the river to migration and altered the biophysical processes of the watershed.
After three years of deconstruction, the dams will have been fully removed and the historic flows of the river will return. The removal marks the largest dam removal in U.S. history and establishes a precedent for the future management of rivers in the Pacific Northwest and the U.S.
This course is a five-day, four night (July 28th – August 1st, 2014) field intensive exploration of the watershed. Activities include moderate hiking in all areas of the watershed and discussions with the public agencies and tribes that have led and are studying the biophysical responses of the river. Aside from the week!
Please direct inquiries to Ken Yocom, kyocom@uw.edu.
King County Invites Applications for the Position of:
Intern-Community Relations Apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
King County is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, results-focused, accountable, innovative, professional and fair and just.
OPENING DATE/TIME: 04/21/14 12:00 AM (GMT -8:00)
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 05/14/14 04:30 PM (GMT -8:00)
SALARY: $13.39 /Hour
LOCATION: Multiple locations in King County
JOB TYPE: Intern
DIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division
JOB NUMBER: 2014SN03838
SUMMARY:
The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) community services team is seeking two intern or work study students to provide education, public involvement, outreach and communication assistance in support of WTD’s long-standing mission to educate the public about the health and environmental benefits of wastewater infrastructure in our region.
This position is effective July 1,2014 and will continue through June 1, 2015 so long as minimum qualifications and work schedule requirements continue to be met.
WHO MAY APPLY: Full-time students enrolled at an accredited college/university during the internship period.
WHERE TO APPLY: Go to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
PLEASE NOTE: Application materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date to be considered. Contact Casey Plank (206) 477-5448 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov for further details.
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Application and supplemental questions available at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
OTHER APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1. Copy of transcript
2. If eligible for work study (not required), then state work study award verification
3. Supplemental questionnaire found with the online application
WORK LOCATION
Work is performed in a downtown Seattle office and other industrial wastewater treatment
facilities throughout King County. Occasionally events will be arranged at schools, parks and
community centers. Spring and fall work is primarily performed in outdoor industrial
environments, winter and summer primarily in office setting.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position requires 12-20 hours per week during the school year and 12-30 hours a week
during the summer. During the school year interns are required to work 2 days a week between
the hours of 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Approximately one Saturday a month will be required. School
schedules must be arranged every quarter to meet these minimum availability
requirements. Continued employment is contingent on being able to meet these scheduling
requirements.
JOB DUTIES:
EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS OF POSITION:
· Public speaking and written communication (web and print)
· Outreach to and collaboration with diverse audiences throughout King County
· Internal and external partnership building and development
· Ongoing subject area training in water quality issues, wastewater management and design,
resource recycling technologies and program management, communication, community
involvement, group organizing, education programming, government operations and
organization, industrial safety.
· Event design and implementation
· Independent project management
· Group project participation
DUTIES:
· Conduct water quality educational tours and field trips for King County residents and students
of wastewater treatment facilities
· Research, plan and implement region-wide outreach projects
· Provide educational support at public meetings, regional fairs and events
· Research and develop updates for educational websites, interactive and informational
materials
· Work with community services staff to continually develop, assess and improve
communication tools (web, print, social media)
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Full-time enrollment
· Valid WA State License
· The ability to traverse industrial facilities for 2-4 hours at a time, including stairs, tunnels, grated walkways and capability of moving over materials on the ground such as 4-inch hoses.
· Ability to coordinate schedules and work closely with other interns and co-workers
· Ability and comfort with working both independently and on teams.
· Experience working with youth
· Experience working with diverse populations
· Advanced coursework, projects, or work experience with environmental and infrastructure topics and issues
· Desire to develop and improve communication skills
· Flexibility and adaptability in handling diverse situations with groups of program participants – situations related to learning styles, logistics, schedules, group needs
· Demonstrate good time management practices
· Demonstrated ability to keep self-motivated and independently self-manage in a work and/or volunteer setting.
· Successful candidates will be subject to a background check at King County’s expense prior to a final internship offer
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in any of the following areas – through school, work or community – is highly desirable
· Experience teaching/coordinating youth
· Experience with public speaking or customer service
· Experience with any of the following written communications: web sites, blogs, brochures, fliers
· Experience working with South Seattle, Southeast King County communities
· Experience and/or interest in communication/translation of technical information
· Career interest in public education and/or environmental management
· Creativity –creative project design, problem solving
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the contact listed on the job announcement or the department’s Human Resources Service Delivery Manager.
Intern-Community Relations Supplemental Questionnaire
*
1.
Are you currently a full-time student enrolled at an accredited college/university, and will you continue to be in full-time student status after the summer?
Yes, currently in college, freshman status Yes, currently in college, sophomore status Yes, currently in college, junior status Yes, currently in college, senior status Yes, currently in graduate status and will continue to be in graduate status No, I am not currently a student No, I will not be continuing as a full-time student after the summer
2.
Please describe specifically how a communication/education/environmental internship will benefit your education and/or career.
3.
Please describe your experience working with diverse audiences of varying socio-economic backgrounds. Specifically note training and experience related to issues of race, English as a second language learners and income levels.
4.
Please describe your previous experience working with youth – teaching and/or program facilitation.
5.
Please describe any experience translating technical or complex subjects to a non-technical audience.
6.
Please describe three personal strengths and explain how they might enhance a public environmental education/communication program that focuses on equitable public involvement across King County
* Required Question
Husky Stadium – June 14, 2014
Visit www.uwgraduation.com for complete ceremony information.
1. Eligibility:
Bachelor Candidates: Students who earned a degree in Summer 2013, Autumn 2013, or Winter 2014, or have applied to graduate with a departmental advisor for Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 are eligible. Once the application for graduation has been completed and received by the Office of Graduation and Academic Records (206-543-1803), the student will be eligible to complete the Commencement Registration/Order Form.
Master’s, Doctoral or Professional Candidates: Graduates who earned their degrees in Summer 2013, Autumn 2013, or Winter 2014 or candidates who have a reasonable expectation of graduating in Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 are eligible to participate.
Names Listed in Program: The Commencement program lists the names of graduates from Summer 2013 through Spring 2014. Note: Spring 2014 Bachelor’s Degree candidates must have their Application to Graduate submitted and received by the Office of Graduation and Academic Records by the April 18th deadline in order to have their names listed. Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates must have their Master’s Degree Request submitted or Doctoral Final Exam scheduled, by April 18th in order to have their names listed. Summer 2014 graduates’ names will be listed in the following year’s program. Students who do not wish to have their names listed in the program must contact the Office of the Registrar (206-543-5378).
Honors: If you qualify for College, Departmental, or Interdisciplinary Honors, be sure you or your advisor has submitted your Departmental Honors Invitation to the Honors Program (MGH 211 or Box 352800) by April 18, 2014. For baccalaureate honors information visit: http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Deans_List.html#BH.
2. Signing Up and Ordering Apparel, Parking Permits, and Guest Tickets online
Register/Place your order online: May 7 – May 25 at www.graduation.uw.edu
Husky Stadium Ceremony: Participants must register and order tickets, pre-paid parking permits, and apparel no later than May 25th via the above website. Payment will be taken online when finalizing your order. Visa, MasterCard, debit card, or valid checking account number will be accepted.
Apparel prices: Bachelor apparel (purchase only) – $45.00, Master’s apparel (purchase only) – $65.00, Professional apparel (rental) – $75.00, Ph.D. (rental) – $85.00. **See website for Professional/Doctoral purchase information.
**For our doctoral candidates, we are offering a special opportunity to meet with Oak Hall Cap & Gown. They will be on campus (Mary Gates Hall, Room 134 – the Career Center) on April 9 and April 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to answer any questions doctoral candidates might have about purchasing academic regalia. To schedule an appointment with Oak Hall, please fill out our catalyst survey at byhttps://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/ceremony/231881 by April 8th. We will contact them to let them know about appointment times.
Parking Permits: Purchase campus parking online during registration atwww.graduation.uw.edu.
3. Individual School/College or Departmental Ceremony participants must order via the above website by May 25th, 2014, if your ceremony requires apparel or parking permits. Permits ($14) are required to park on campus during normal parking hours or on June 14th. Payment will be taken online.
4. Pick Up Your Order: May 29th – June 7th (students will select specific dates online) at the UW Book Store (during normal book store hours).
5. Come to Husky Stadium, June 14th, at 12:30. CONGRATULATIONS!
There’s an important student survey called the SERU underway at the UW. Participate in it and you will help improve the undergraduate experience. The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) covers a broad range of topics, from the amount of time undergraduates spend studying to the type of research experiences they enjoy. Questions gauge the impact of college on such areas as critical thinking, academic preparation, research experiences, time management and overall satisfaction, and results will be used to improve our understanding of educational best practices at leading research universities. All degree-seeking undergraduate students who are 18 years old or older and currently enrolled at UW Seattle are eligible to participate – help us improve our academic and student-life programs and maybe win a major prize! Take the survey and learn more here: http://surveys.uw.edu/
A group of researchers in the School of Forest and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Economics at the University of Washington is conducting a study to learn more about mechanisms used by nonprofit organizations to raise funds for providing public goods and services.
Students at the University of Washington who are over 18 years in age are eligible to participate. No specific knowledge or skill is required. Participation in this study is completely voluntary.
The study will involve participating in a computer based experiment on decision-making. To thank the participants for their time, they will receive $5 for showing up at the specified location and time. They will additionally be awarded between $5 and $80 based on their choices in the study.
Please reserve a spot by sending an email to bijetri@uw.edu.
Enrollment is limited to 12 students in each time slot. If more than 12 students show up, participation will be based on a first-come-first-served basis. If not selected to participate, $5 will still be paid for showing up.
This study should take no more than 2 hours of your time.
Location
Room 261, Bloedel Hall
Time Slots
23rd April, 2014: 10.20 a.m. & 5.30 p.m.
25th April, 2014: 1.30 p.m. & 3.30 p.m.
28th April, 2014: 10.30 a.m.
30th April, 2014: 10.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. & 5.30 p.m.
2nd May, 2014: 1.30 p.m. & 3.30 p.m.
Any information gathered in the study will be kept confidential. The data will be reported only in the aggregate and you will not be identified in any way. Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of e-mail communications.
If you have any questions or need any clarifications, please send an email to bijetri@uw.edu.
Your participation will be appreciated greatly.
Great thought for Juniors that are starting to think about what they want to do after graduation. This could be a great opportunity to learn about how you can apply to depart for Peace Corps service in the summer of 2015. Peace Corps is looking for volunteers to serve in Youth, Health, Business, Education, Environment and Agriculture!
Exciting research positions in Mountain Hydrology
We are planning to fill the following positions, to start work on June 16, 2014. Pay rate $13 to $15 per hour, dependent on experience.
Summer-only research field technicians:
3 to 4 people are needed to deploy digital cameras and measurement poles in remote regions of Olympic National Park. (2 people will be needed both for instrument preparation and for fieldwork, with a 2-month minimum commitment.1-2 people will be needed only for 3 field trips of approximately 7 days each.) The cameras will be taking photographs of snow accumulating on the poles throughout the winter to quantify spatial patterns of snow in these mountains for the OLYMPEX field campaign (http://www.atmos.washington.edu/~brodzik/html/olympex/). Applicants must have an interest in snow and mountains and an ability to hike long distances over uneven terrain while carrying heavy and potentially odd-shaped objects (e.g., sections of PVC pipe and solar panels). Applicants must be available for training in late June, and in August and early September for deployments. (Note:Fieldwork will not conflict with regular UW classes.) The following skill/experiences are desired (though applicants with most but not all of these will be considered): 1) ability to fix things relying only on supplies you carry (e.g., experience with circuits, fixing cars, construction, home repair), 2) ability to work well with others in potentially harsh weather conditions, 3) good communication skills, 4) good organizational skills (e.g., experience with organizing/leading outdoor trips and/or with teaching/instruction/management), 5) ability to think quickly on one’s feet and innovate (e.g., solve problems not seen before).
Long-term undergraduate research aide:
1 to 2 people are needed to work up to full time in the summer and part time through the academic year to 1) maintain instrumentation at Snoqualmie Pass (seehttp://depts.washington.edu/mtnhydr/research/intermitsnow.shtml), 2) maintain web presentation and archiving of data collected (see http://depts.washington.edu/mtnhydr/cgi/plot.cgi) , 3) process field data from various data sites across the western United States, 4) procure field equipment as needed, 5) copy and scan material as needed, 6) attend group meetings and 7) provide progress reports and updates to supervisor on a weekly basis. Past students in this position have won Mary Gates Undergraduate Research scholarships, and many have gone on to graduate school. Computer experience is required, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Matlab (or other similar programming language) highly desirable. Experience with GIS, circuits, and web(html)-programming also desired.Must be hard-working, organized and reliable.
Potential combined position:
Students interested in both Olympic National Park fieldwork and longer term snow research are particularly desirable. Please specify if you would like to be considered for a long-term position participating in all of these activities.
To Apply:
If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out the web survey at:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jdlund/233885
before 5 pm on May 1st. We will be contacting highly-ranked individuals for interviews in May. Specific questions may be directed to Jessica Lundquist at jdlund@uw.edu.