College of the Environment Scholarships Now Open

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College of the Environment undergraduate student scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year are now OPEN! Application can be found here. Applications are due April 21st, 2024 at 11:59PM. Only one application is needed to be considered for all possible scholarships.

General eligibility: All scholarships are both need- and merit-based. Students who wish to be considered must complete the FAFSA or WAFSA form AND demonstrate need based on the University of Washington Office of Student Financial Aid’s assessment of this form. Incoming graduate students will be recommended for applicable scholarships by their academic unit. No individual graduate student applications will be accepted. Current undergraduates may apply for College of the Environment Scholarships annually.

Award amounts: Award amounts for all scholarships will vary depending upon financial need and source of funds, but most awards are between $1,000-$5,000. Awards are distributed over the course of the Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters the following academic year.

Questions? Email coenvaa@uw.edu.

Join Green Greeks!

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Green Greeks is an environmental advocacy RSO on the UW campus. Their mission is to foster a positive and collaborative environment dedicated to promoting sustainable action in the community through student-led consulting, leadership, and events. Both Greek-affiliated and non-affiliated students who are passionate about sustainability and environmentalism are welcome and encouraged to join!

Additionally, members have the option to earn 1 – 2 credits if desired. To register as a member, fill out this form. New members are welcome to join at any point during the academic year, but must prioritize registration by the first day of the quarter to request earning credit.

Call for Muralists – Miller Library “Growing Community” Mural Proposals

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The Elisabeth C. Miller Library, part of the UW Botanic Gardens and located at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the traditional home of the Coast Salish people, seeks to commission a local artist to install a mural in its community program room. This space is visible to and accessible by the public and is available for free for use for events, horticultural classes, and as a gathering space for plant-related community groups. The proposed 120 ft2-mural will occupy the main wall of this space and will be visible throughout the library.

The artist selected through this process will receive $5,000 for this commission. The theme for the proposed mural is “Growing Community.” We invite artists to explore this theme creatively and propose murals appropriate for a community space in a gardening and horticulture library.

Apply for Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference Scholarships

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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is offering scholarships to attend the 2024 SFI Annual Conference. We invite you to join us for the 2024 SFI Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, June 4-6, 2024, as we celebrate Forests for the Future! https://forests.org/conference/

There will be engaging discussions around the following topics:

  • Creating forests for the future
  • SFI certification in global forest markets
  • Mass timber for climate and communities
  • Conservation of species at risk
  • Climate smart forestry
  • Telling the certification story through product labels
  • Diverse and resilient workforce
  • Urban and community forestry

Interested applicants can apply here: https://pltcanada.org/en/scholarships-2024-sfi-conference/

Applications close on April 6th, 2024. So, register today!

Summer 2024 Farm Courses

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The sun is (sort of) out, the birds are chirping, and we’re on our way towards another exciting summer quarter! What better way to spend your sunny days than learning by doing out at the UW farm?

This summer, check out two amazing classes taught at the UW farm & Center for Urban Horticulture through the Program on the Environment. ENVIR 240, The Urban Farm, is a 5 credit class with no prerequisites where you’ll develop understanding of the connections between food production, human health, and sustainability. ENVIR 295 A, Urban Farm Practicum, is a 5 credit class designed for students who have either taken ENVIR 240 in the past OR who have experience (volunteer or paid) working on the UW farm or with another farm group. This advanced course will be hands-on during the busiest growing season, and you’ll learn how to plant, harvest, and run the farm’s CSA program.

Questions? Check out these linked ENVIR 240 & ENVIR 295 A course flyers and explore more details on MyPlan ahead of summer quarter registration!

 

NOAA Hollings Prep Internship

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In order to support a diverse and qualified student applicant pool for NOAA-related fields, the Hollings Preparation Program prepares current undergrads to be competitive applicants for the full NOAA Hollings Scholarship. You’ll be paired with a mentor on the West Coast for six weeks during the summer of 2024, learning about marine science, research, policy, management, and education.

Environmental Consulting Job Shadow Day

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Environmental Science Associates, a west coast environmental consulting firm, is hosting their annual Job Shadow Day on Wednesday, April 17th. This is a great opportunity to learn what a day in the life looks like for someone in the industry, and make networking connections with professionals ranging from technical to professional roles. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during your day in one of the ESA office locations!

SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Spring Internship

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The SER-UW Native Plant Nursery is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our Spring 2024 Nursery Internship! Every quarter, our nursery hosts UW student interns of a variety of different backgrounds and experience levels. Our student interns help support the missions of the nursery while gaining hands-on horticultural experience with native plants.

Interns devote an average of 9 hours a week to nursery projects. The interns’ time is split between routine plant maintenance, integrated pest management, nursery infrastructure projects, helping with volunteer work parties, and more. Each intern also produces an individual project based on their interests and the needs of the nursery. Our Nursery Interns are eligible to receive credit for their time by enrolling in their school’s internship class (ex ESRM 399, BIOL 399). More information about our internship at: https://sites.uw.edu/seruwnursery/get-involved/nursery-internship/

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to sernursery@gmail.com – Applications are due by Friday, March 1st 

Environmental Field Assistant – Summer Position

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A full-time summer position at Redox Tech will play a crucial role in supporting an upcoming environmental field project near Silverdale, WA.  The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in groundwater remediation, particularly in bioremediation.