PoE Student Experiences: Carter Case

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Ever wonder what PoE students are up to? This spring break, PoE senior Carter Case chased the warm weather south for sunny Phoenix, Arizona. But this wasn’t your average vacation. Carter was one of 1000 students from around the world to attend Clinton Global Initiative University 2014, a weekend-long series of talks and networking events that promotes civic action and collaboration between young people to take on the world’s biggest challenges. With fellow UW senior Sarra Tekola, his social venture was to create an organization that would bring climate change education to conservative communities in an attempt to bridge the voting gap on environmental legislation. While at CGIU, Carter heard inspiring messages from Bill and Hilary Clinton, as well as advice from business and non-profit leaders on how to effect change in the environmental field. He also used his PoE education to challenge unfounded claims, and kept a critical yet cautiously optimistic eye on each political figure. This is just one more example of a PoE student applying his/her degree to the world in a meaningful way, and a reminder that with passion and perseverance, change is more than just a dream!

[Job] Pollinator Pathway is Hiring!

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The Pollinator Pathway seeks a friendly and responsible person for its Gardener + Volunteer Coordinator position. The position will be split between two primary tasks: organizing and overseeing our volunteer program (through outreach, coordination and planned weeding dates) and independently caring for the project (overseeing the gardens, preparing soils and planting areas, weeding beds between planting and maintenance events, communicating with homeowners about their individual gardens, and monitoring the health of the gardens overall) for the duration of the position.

We seek someone interested in creative urban space reuse with extensive experience and comfort working with volunteers and the public. The ideal candidate will possess advanced gardening skills and a working knowledge of native plants and pollinators. Must have own vehicle.

Please send a resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest by April 4 to: info@pollinatorpathway.com

[Internship] Waste Zero Internship

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CleanScapes seeks a creative, dedicated and energetic individual to work with Puget Sound area cities to reduce waste and expand recycling and compost programs. This position involves supporting the Waste Zero team efforts in working with businesses, community groups, apartment managers/residents, schools and other organizations to achieve their waste reduction and diversion goals.

CleanScapes encourages innovative approaches to help our customers implement effective programs and to educate the community at large.

 Qualifications and Skills: Must be currently enrolled in a four year college/university program, able to work regular business hours and weekends and evenings, excellent writing/communication skills, knowledge of common office procedures, team player and strong interest in waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation.

 

Please apply on line at:

 http://www.cleanscapeshiring.com/jobDesc.asp?JobID=77

[training]: King County Master Recycler Composter

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Seattle Tilth is working with the King County Solid Waste Division to improve recycling rates, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Master Recycler Composters. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about recycling to gain valuable experience in educational outreach. Volunteers receive in-depth training in curbside recycling – including food scrap recycling – then put their training to work at summer festivals and events. This opportunity is open to King County residents outside of the cities of Seattle and Milton only.

Requirements:
Must have a passion for recycling and waste reduction; be willing to work in all kinds of weather; have vehicle and be able to transport self to events throughout King County; have an outgoing personality; and be available to work event shifts Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays. Must attend a two-part mandatory training session on May 3 and 10 from 9am – 2pm.

Time commitment: Maximum of 10 hrs / week during peak of season on Flexible times Friday, Saturday, Sunday at various events throughout King County.

To apply: Download the application from the King County Solid Waste Division websitehttp://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/mrc/ and send by email tokingcountymrc@seattletilth.org or post mail to: MRC Coordinator, Seattle Tilth, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103.

[course]: POL S 401 SPR/14: Environmental Political Theory

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Spring 2014

Pol S 401, Advanced Seminar in Political Theory
 Topic: Environmental Political Theory
 Instructor: Jason Lambacher
 Time: TTh 1230-220pm
 5 Credits, I&S Credit
 SLN: 18408

Description: This course surveys the intersection of environmental ideas and political theory. Political theory is a normative enterprise that evokes reflection on ideas central to political life. Environmental political thought calls for a similar kind of reflection but includes environmental themes in its imagination. This class critically investigate concepts such as nature, individualism, society, justice, consumption, wilderness, bioregionalism, phenomenology, sacrifice, and utopianism from political and environmental points of view. An examination of why different schools of political thought interpret environmental problems from their own unique, often richly historical, perspectives helps to accomplish this task. Further, environmental political theory is not equivalent to environmental politics or environmental policy, though many of the ideas encountered in course texts animate the motivations of activists and politicians and support certain principles of legislation. Environmental political thought is concerned, above all, with meaning and is particularly attuned to perennial controversies about “the good life” and the significance of living in a world that is alive.

Student learning goals: Critical engagement with environmental texts, open discussion, and committed writing.

Method of Instruction: Seminar discussion and short lectures.

Class assignments and grading: Papers and exams

[research]: Field Technician, Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Laboratory

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Field Technicians in Freshwater Fish Ecology – University of Washington

We are looking for two field technicians to join the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Laboratory (Dr. Julian Olden, University of Washington) to assist with a series of field projects in Washington and Oregon. Projects include the investigation of the reproductive ecology and distribution of invasive smallmouth bass in the John Day River, Oregon, and animal (fish, crayfish, snail) and plant community surveys in the Chehalis River and lakes of the Puget Sound Lowlands, Washington.

Description: Technicians will assist with extensive snorkel surveys (40+ miles of river) and the active trapping and netting of fishes in various field locations in Washington and Oregon. Other tasks will include collecting, measuring and tagging fish, collecting and measuring eggs, gathering habitat data, taking water samples and data entry. Field sites are remote (little to no cell service) and teams will be tent camping for extended periods. In general, applicants should be prepared for long working days and weeks, variable weather conditions, incredible scenery and a lot of fun.

Dates: Project dates of employment are from beginning June through mid-September, 2014.

Salary: $520/week. Field and camping equipment, food and transportation to field sites is provided.

Qualifications: Willingness and ability to work remotely in both pristine and urban aquatic systems and spend extended periods of time camping. Required attributes include: valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50lbs, ability to swim/snorkel for extended periods, and outdoor/camping experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in fish ecology. Patience with changing plans and ability to work well both independently and on a team are preferred.

To apply: send a cover letter (including dates of availability and experience), a current resume, and names and contact information for two references to esuther@uw.edu.

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2014

For more information contact:

Erika Sutherland

M.S. student, University of Washington

esuther@uw.edu
http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/

[internship]: Forest Service Summer internship (California); closes 3/21

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Good morning, the Pathways vacancies were posted this morning and will close this Friday, March 21st
This effort is to fill positions temporarily under the Pathways Intern, Not to Exceed (NTE) hiring authority.

The vacancy announcements include:

GS-0099 (General) Grade 1
14-R5-0099-GEN-1-PW Student Trainee (General) 0099 FS GS-01 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364481100

GS-0499 (Biological) Grades 2, 3 and 4
14-R5-0499-FOR-BIO-2-PW Student Trainee (Forestry-Biological Science) 0499 FS GS-02 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480800
14-R5-0499-FOR-BIO-3-PW Student Trainee (Forestry-Biological Science) 0499 FS GS-03 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480300
14-R5-0499-FOR-BIO-4-PW Student Trainee (Forestry-Biological Science) 0499 FS GS-04 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480400

GS-0399 (Administrative Office Support) Grades 2, 3, and 4
14-R5-0399-ADM-2-PW Student Trainee (Administration – Office Support) 0399 FS GS-02 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480600
14-R5-0399-ADM-3-PW Student Trainee (Administration-Office Support) 0399 FS GS-03 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364481000
14-R5-0399-ADM-4-PW Student Trainee (Administration-Office Support) 0399 FS GS-04 http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480900

GS-0899 (Engineering) Grades 2, 3, and 4
14-R5-0899-ENG-2-PW Student Trainee (Engineering) 0899 FS GS-02 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480500
14-R5-0899-ENG-3-PW Student Trainee (Engineering) 0899 FS GS-03 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364481400
14-R5-0899-ENG-4-PW Student Trainee (Engineering) 0899 FS GS-04 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/364480700

For more information on the Pathways Program go to the following website:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=intern

For information on how to hire through the Pathways Program:
http://fsweb.asc.fs.fed.us/HRM/recruitment/pathways/pathways.php

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[course]: URBDP 498 A: Environmental Planning (3 credits)

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URBDP 498/598 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Spring Quarter 2014
GLD 102 Tue-­‐‑Thu 10:00-­‐‑11:20
Regime Shifts, Resilience, and Transformation in Urban Ecosystems
Marina Alberti
malberti@u.washington.edu
(206) 616-8667

DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the integration of principles of ecosystem dynamics and resilience into
planning and decision-making. It is structured in 4 modules: 1) theories of environmental
planning, 2) methods of environmental assessment, 3) scenarios and models of coupled humannatural
systems, and 4) collaborative adaptive management and planning. Together these
modules are used to frame and address critical transitions and resilience in urban ecosystems in
the Puget Sound region. The course builds on complex systems theory and its application to
coupled human-ecological systems. Students learn techniques for developing scenarios, building
models, assessing resilience and devising management strategies. The course builds on a broad
range of approaches including strategic environmental assessment, place-based, life cycle, and
risk assessment, and adaptive collaborative planning.

PRACTICUM This year practicum will focus on Regime Shifts, Resilience, and Transformation
in Urban Ecosystems. We will explore regime shifts that are likely to occur in urban ecosystems
and examine the drivers, mechanisms, and functions that regulate system dynamic and their
impact on human and ecological wellbeing. Building on case studies of hydrological and
ecological regime shifts in urbanizing regions, we will develop hypotheses about what system
characteristics and qualities make cities more resilient to change. We will select case examples in
the Puget Sound region and test these hypotheses by exploring system adaptive capacities under
alternative future scenarios. The practicum will reflect upon and develop principles to translate
resilience science into strategies to enhance resilience in urbanizing regions.

PREREQUISITE: Introductory Environmental Systems class

For add codes: contact udp@uw.edu