Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

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Looking for an exceptional study abroad or internship opportunity in Israel? Come discover an experience that combines cutting-edge environmental academics and research with coexistence. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies brings together students from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and North America, and provides them with the skills to become the next generation of environmental leaders. At the Arava Institute, we say that “Nature Knows No Borders.” This motto reflects the belief that the best way to reach sustainable solutions to environmental issues is to work on a regional cooperative basis. 

Interested in applying? Learn more at http://arava.org/academics/.

Please contact Sarah Rubin, Program Manager, at Sarah@friendsofarava.org for more information.

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UW School of Law’s Minority Law Students Association (MLSA) is hosting a pre-law panel for UW undergraduates to learn about applying to the UW School of Law and the experiences of law school. Current students and the Assistant Director of Admissions will be there to share advice and also answer questions during a Q&A session. This will also be an opportunity for the undergraduates to reach out to the law students for future mentorship. Light refreshments provided!

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Date: April 29th

Time: 5:00- 6:00 pm

​Room: William Gates Hall room 127​

 

 

For specific questions about the event, please contact Ashley Brown,abrown08@uw.edu.

2014 EPA Great Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the posting of the Request for Applications for the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program. It is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmentally-related fields of study, with the goal of providing support for their junior and senior years of study, and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year.  College sophomores should apply now in order to be eligible to receive financial support for their junior and senior years.  Subject to the availability of funding and other applicable considerations, EPA plans to award approximately 34 new fellowships in the summer of 2014.  The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship.

The GRO Fellowships program is in line with the EPA Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Research Program. EPA’s SHC Research Program provides useful science and tools for decision makers at all levels to help communities advance sustainability as well as achieve regulatory compliance. SHC is collaborating with partners to conduct research that will result in science-based knowledge to guide decisions that will better sustain a healthy society and environment in America’s communities.  The research is intended for decision-makers at the federal, regional, state, and community levels. 

Open Date: 04/10/2014 – Close Date: 05/27/2014

More Information:

 http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2014/2014_gro_undergrad.html

[Job] OneEnergy Renewables

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OneEnergy Renewables, a developer of utility-scale clean power projects and active participant in renewable energy markets, seeks to hire an intern or consultant for a period of up to 3 months to assist as an Associate with potential to hire full-time thereafter. 

Role Description 
• Research and analysis to facilitate site selection for projects under consideration 
• Development and expansion of methodologies and databases to embed optimized site selection research and due diligence using Google Earth and other systems 
• Engagement with landowners and community stakeholders with respect to renewable energy projects 
• Management of project schedules and assistance with project development 
• Evaluation of state policy and regulations impacting renewable energy projects and clean energy incentives

Qualifications 
• Bachelors degree (graduate degree a plus but not required) 
• Experience with Google Earth and background/interest with respect to mapping and GIS, as well as use of online and public resources such as federal, state and county databases (e.g., to review land records and environmental factors that may affect project development) 
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Project (or similar) preferred 
• Knowledge or background in the renewable energy industry preferred

See link for more information:

http://oneenergyrenewables.catchthebest.com/apply/f95f

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Think Outside the Classroom with the Wild Rockies Field Institute!  Limited space and scholarship funding available for 2014 summer & fall courses!

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers field-based, academic courses to undergraduate students, accredited through the University of Montana and transferable to other universities and colleges.  Our courses provide 300-level credits in Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Resources, Science, Philosophy and Native American Studies; they take place via expeditions and site visits across the West, south to Utah and north to Alaska and Canada.  WRFI’s small group size and interdisciplinary curriculum offer students an exceptional opportunity to complement their coursework on campus with experiential education in the field.  Earn credit living in your tent!  Seriously.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Learn more on the WRFI website & blog: www.wrfi.net & www.wildrockies.wordpress.com

SCHOLARSHIPS: http://www.wrfi.net/enroll/scholarships.html

PHOTO GALLERY: http://wrfi.smugmug.com/BestOfGalleries-3/Best-of-WRFI/38220717_3NNqV6

APPLY HERE: http://www.wrfi.net/enroll/index.html

Please Contact Bethany Swanson (WRFI Outreach Manager) with questions at bethany@wrfi.net or 406-549-4336.

Trail Blazers Scholarship

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Background:

The Trail Blazers is a volunteer organization that contributes its time, energy and knowledge toward helping the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Members participate in a variety of studies, conservation and wilderness protection activities, camp cleanups, stream restoration and trail maintenance, but the fish stocking and surveying activities have given the Trail Blazers their focus that has endured since 1933.

The Trail Blazers, Inc. are most interested in assisting students who seek a career that will enhance the management of wilderness, natural resources and fisheries science in Washington State’s mountains.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration, students must complete the application form (on the website) and submit it along with the attachments requested. It must be received by May 15 of the year of the award.

Student Selection:

Applicants will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and other personal achievements. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers that involve professional work in Washington’s high country. (Examples: forester, fisheries scientist, geologist, wildlife biologist, botanist, or wilderness recreation specialist.)  Applicants with existing or planned research work in Washington’s high country will be given additional preference.

[Internship] Nature Vision Internship Summer 2014

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Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education.  Nature Vision (NV) serves over 45,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. In 2010, the NV team  received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence. 

Internship description

Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs.  Training is provided.  Most of programs will be in the Redmond area.
  • Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
  • Office projects as needed by staff

Start Date:  6/16/14, negotiable depending on school needs

End Date:   8/29/14 or earlier depending on school needs

Hours: 15-30 a week depending on availability, unpaid                                                                                   

Minimum Qualifications:
Working on bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students.  Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.

Special Requirements:Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org by 5/1/14.

Nature Vision

Brightwater Center

22509 State Route 9 Southeast

Woodinville, WA 98072

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Please join us for high adventure on April 24, 2014 as Washington Water Trust hosts the Seattle premiere of the 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The festival originates in Nevada City, CA and tours to different cities across the country delivering award-winning films about nature, adventure, water, energy, climate change, wildlife and indigenous cultures.

Come experience the Wild & Scenic!
When:    Thursday April 24, 2014
Where:   SIFF Cinema Uptown Theatre

Purchase Tickets: $15
RSVP for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Facebook


One complimentary beer/wine and a raffle ticket is included with each festival ticket purchase.

Prepare to be amazed, motivated, inspired and wowed by more than eight films including The Strong People, which tells the story of the Elwha dam removal, and Momenta, which describes the impact of the planned coal export trains through the Pacific Northwest. Other films will take us on real life adventures into the natural world—hiking with daring kayakers into a remote Mexican jungle in search of the perfect waterfall from which to plummet; reveling in the adventure of catching air; discovering what motivated a man nicknamed SLOMO to live by inline skate; and floating the Trinity River of California with a five year-old boy in search of his first steelhead.
 
5:00 pm – Happy Hour
6:00 pm – First Film Session
7:15 pm – Intermission & Raffle
7:40 pm – Second Film Session

All proceeds from this event will support the work of Washington Water Trust, a 501c3 nonprofit.

Hope to see you there!