Cascadia has been a supporter of the UW Garbology Project and is now looking for employees on an on-call basis for waste analysis work (and possibly other roles). Cascadia is particularly interested in hiring UW students, and has even given on-campus presentations as a means of recruiting UW Anthro and UW PoE students.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@cascadiaconsulting.com and indicate On-Call Fieldwork Roster – Seattle – [Your Name] in the subject line.
Truman and Udall Leadership Scholarships Campus Application Deadline: November 19, 2013
Upcoming Information Sessions:
RSVP: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/137
The Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarships offer great opportunities to students actively involved on their campus and in their communities.
· The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2014 and August 2015 and who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service. The Truman Foundation awards selected students $30,000 for graduate school.
· Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:
1. Must be in the upper quarter of their junior class;
2. Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national;
3. Has an extensive record of public and community service; and
4. Is committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service,
· The Udall awards students who have a strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment or a strong commitment to Native American Tribal Policy and health care policy. The Udall Foundations awards selected students up to $5000 and honorable mentions of $300.
· Applicants for the Udall Scholarship must meet the following:
1. Must be a sophomore or junior at time of application;
2. Have a college GPA of a “B” or the equivalent;
3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; and
4. Has an extensive record of environmental public and community services; and/or engagement in Native American tribal community service or Native health.
For more information, please see the Truman or Udall websites:
Truman: http://www.truman.gov/
Udall: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx
And check out the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage for the campus application process:
Truman: http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=truman
Udall: http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=morrisundergraduate
HIA – Humanity in Action
http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-hia-fellowship
Application Deadline: January 9, 2014
RSVP: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/49
· 1:00pm – 1:50pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, MGH 173R Conference Room
· 3.00pm – 3:50pm, Thursday, November 7, 2013, MGH 173R Conference Room
· 2:00pm – 2:50pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, MGH 173R Conference Room
The Humanity in Action (HIA) programs are designed to facilitate an ongoing trans-Atlantic dialogue about the challenges that democratic societies encounter as they experience new degrees and forms of diversity. The goal is to promote the growth of future decision makers through rigorous inquiry, discussion and research; to reinforce the HIA Fellows’ commitment to democratic values and human rights; and to foster a growing international community bound together by these commitments. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to human rights, evidence of leadership potential, and outstanding academic achievement. All Majors and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The awards will be distributed on the basis of merit. The University of Washington is eligible to nominate up to four outstanding candidates who are of sophomore or junior standing during the 2013-2014 academic year.
To be considered for campus nomination, a student must:
1. Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of high education during the 2013-2014academic year. Sophomores are eligible to receive up to two years of funding.
2. Have a college grade-point average or at least a “B” (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class.
3. Be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or a United States national. Nominations from permanent residents must include a letter of the nominee’s intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the Permanent Resident Card.
4. To be competitive at the UW, students must have a minimum of three quarters of research experience and a minimum grade-point average of 3.5.
Applications for this years’ campus nominations are available online via the Goldwater Website. Students must submit the completed application, including essay and list of three to five faculty who are familiar with your work and you prospects and would be willing to write a letter of recommendation if you are selected. A faculty committee reviews application materials and four finalist are nominated for the national competition.
GOLDWATER INFO SESSION DATES
RSVP: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/241
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013, MGH 173R
• 3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2013, MGH 173R
• 4:00 – 4:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, MGH 173R
• 2:00 – 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, MGH 173R
Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
Thinking of teaching as a possible career?
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline Project during Spring Quarter 2013. Students receive credit for attending a seminar once a week and tutoring in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more per week. There are a wide range of seminar topics. Here is a comprehensive list of our upcoming offerings:
· Education in the Justice System (EDUC 401E)
· Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401 F & G)
· Learning for Life, Not for Labor or Grades (EDUC 401)
· General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401A)
· Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)
· Nonprifits and Education (EDUC 401 S)
· Education For Sustainability (EDUC 401K)
· General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)
· Refugee Communities (EDUC 401 I)
· Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)
· Math and Science in K-12 Education (EDUC 401H)
· Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401 M)
Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website:
http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2014/winter-2014-inner-pipeline-seminars.html
All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation prior to the first class session. You may sign-up and rsvp at:
https://expo.uw.edu/expo/login
Please contact us at pipeline@uw.edu with additional questions. We look forward to working with you.
Environment, Globalization and Heritage in Guatemalan Maya Communities
Learn how to design, conduct and write-up qualitative, ethnographic research while on the shores of a crystal lake framed by volcanoes! During the 7 ½ week program, live and work with a local Guatemalan family in the Lake Atitlán area of the Western Highlands. This is a hands-on, experiential-driven program where students design, plan and implement an independent, individualized project.
Contact the Program Directors at tmwallace@mindspring.com carla.pezzia@gmail.com to discuss potential opportunities for your areas of interest.
Field school website: http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/wallace or through the
NCSU Study Abroad Office website: http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu/
Applications
Applications may be accessed through the field school website:http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/wallace or through the NC State University Study Abroad Office website:http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu . The official deadline is February 7, 2014. Applications received after that date will be considered only if there are spaces still available.
The UW Pipeline Project is sending groups of students to rural and tribal communities throughout Washington State during spring break 2014 to facilitate hands-on environmental education projects. Teams will plan, design, and teach your own curriculum to young students whose educational experiences and opportunities are limited simply because of where they live. As part of preparation, students will enroll in a seminar during winter quarter to fundraise for the program and serve as a mentor in local classrooms or environmental organizations for 2-2.5 hours per week. No prior environmental education experience is necessary and expenses (food, housing, travel) are covered.
EDUC 401 P (2-credit) seminar: Thursdays 4:30-5:50PM (location TBD)
Apply at https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/lhuynh10/214782 by 5PM on Sunday, November 17th.
Lingering questions? Contact Loan Huynh at lhuynh10@uw.edu or (206) 453-8781.
Pipeline Project: http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline
The University of Washington is delighted to announce the formation of the
Green Seed Fund, a grant opportunity for sustainability-focused research
projects. Newly-established by President Young and Provost Cauce, the Fund
seeks to engage the UW community in research that advances sustainability on
campus and beyond. Successful grant proposals will use the campus as a
living, learning laboratory and help the UW find solutions to the most
pressing environmental issues.
Seed Fund Facts:
*Proposals for 2013-2014 grants may be submitted immediately.
*All proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.
*Grants are open to UW Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma and affiliated field
stations, as well as UW Medical Center, and Harborview.
*Research teams are required to include at minimum a faculty, student and
staff member.
*Approximately $250,000 of funding is available for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
*The average award will be $25,000-75,000.
*Projects should be approximately one year in duration and should not exceed
two years.
*Applicants will also be required to provide letters of support from any
campus unit potentially impacted by the proposed scope.
*Links and more information are available here:
green.washington.edu/green-seed-fund