[scholarship]: USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master’s degree, arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities. Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master’s program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international development, international relations, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program.
At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply, have GPAs of at least 3.2 and be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials for the program are available at www.paynefellows.org. The application deadline isJanuary 20, 2015. The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University.
2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Number of Fellowships Offered: 5
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2015
Online Application Opens: October 14, 2014 www.paynefellows.org
Application Deadline: January 20, 2015 – Finalists selected by the end of February – Fellows selected by mid-March
Contact: paynefellows@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002; or Tessa Henry, Program Officer, (Tessa.henry@howard.edu) 202-806-5952.
*(Seattle)* Marketing Intern with Forterra
*(Seattle)* Marketing Intern with Forterra
This internship is designed to support the Forterra marketing and outreach team to inspire individuals and organizations to engage with our organization on multiple levels. This position requires a flexible individual who likes a fast paced work environment, is comfortable with continuously evolving responsibilities, isn’t afraid to try new things, and who likes to laugh at work. We expect this position to change throughout the duration of the internship depending on the needs of the team and the interest of the intern.
*Job* Research Assistant with UW/Sound Transit
*Job* Research Assistant with UW/Sound Transit
This is a request for applications from students interested in an
Research Assistantship for Winter 2015 and Spring 2015 quarters. We are working with Sound Transit to help them understand the value of
BIM-based asset data in their operations. (See project description
attached). For this project, we are looking for students with:– Strong written and spoken English (Interviews will be the primary
research method)
– Strong organizational skills (the analysis include work process diagrams)
– Self-directed and motivated to learn in this area
– An interest in BIM technologies and work processes
– Having an understanding of transportation systems and operations a
plus, but not required
– Having an understanding of COBie and BIM a plus, but not required
– Experience with contract language a plus, but not required
– We are seeking students who are interested in doing a thesis or paper
on the topic (see MS thesis by Andrew Marsters as an example).
– Masters/Ph.D. candidates preferred, would consider exceptional
undergraduate candidatesApplication Process:
1) Submit statement of interest and resume to Prof. Carrie Sturts
Dossick (cdossick@uw.edu <mailto:cdossick@uw.edu>) with subject line “ST RAship Application”2) Sign up for interview slot via Office Hours
<https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UURYQUJ3eXk0Yll6fGRlZmF1bHR8MTFmMWFlYjAxOWVhN2FkMGU3NTIwOWZhM2Y3M2Q3MjM> for
Wen 12/10 or Monday 12/15. NOTE: Check your calendar TIME ZONE.See Link for more information.
*Job* Marketing and Communications Coordinator with Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
*Job* Marketing and Communications Coordinator with Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
PNWER seeks a motivated individual who is interested in cross-border policy and planning and is excited about the prospect of making the NW a better place to live and do business. PNWER’s office currently has eight employees and several interns. This is a rare opportunity for an innovative and creative individual to interact with high level decision makers in the bi-national region. You will learn a great deal about the unique differences between Canadian and US systems of government and you will play a major role in providing support to PNWER officers and staff.
The program will focus on food and culture in the Hispanic world. It will serve students in Spanish, Nutritional Sciences, Jewish Studies, and Geography. It will also be advertised in the College of the Environment as a possible addition to the Food Studies Minor.
Please join the Alaska Salmon Program for our 2014 Science Symposium
Friday, December 5, 2014
2:00 ~ 5:30 pm
Fishery Sciences Building (FSH) – 1122 NE Boat St.
Room 102 (auditorium)
This annual symposium showcases the research of the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences’ Alaska Salmon Program undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and visiting scientists. Our program focuses on all aspects of the ecology of Pacific salmon in the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and watersheds of Southwest Alaska. Participants will give brief talks sharing their research in both basic and applied ecology, as well as the biological and socioeconomic management of Alaskan fisheries. For a symposium schedule and general program information please go to: http://fish.washington.edu/research/alaska/.
**For undergrads who may be interested in the FISH 491 course (Aquatic Ecological Research in Alaska), or grad students considering FISH 497 (Management of Pacific Salmon in Alaska), this is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with our research program!
Please feel free to come for whatever part of the afternoon you are available. We hope to see you there!
[volunteer]: Orca Bowl 2015 Volunteer Info Session TODAY
Today, Tuesday Dec. 2nd from 5:30-6:30 pm is the Orca Bowl New Volunteer Information Session!
Please join us in the Fishery Sciences Building (Room 203) for snacks and a quick orientation to Orca Bowl.
Even if you can’t come tomorrow, we still need volunteers like you to help us host the 18th annual Orca Bowl Competition! If you interested in volunteering with us this year, please click link to fill out Prospective Volunteer Questionnaire.
For those of you who are new to Orca Bowl:
What is the Orca Bowl?
Orca Bowl is one of 25 regional components of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). It is Washington’s regional marine sciences bowl competition for high school students.
When and where is the Orca Bowl in 2015?
Saturday, February 28, 2015, approx. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
University of Washington campus, Seattle
Why volunteer?
Orca Bowl is fun – and it can’t happen without its volunteers – that means YOU!
Your contribution enables high school students from the across the state
to demonstrate their knowledge, meet ocean scientists and professionals
(you!) and enjoy the activities surrounding the regional competition at
the UW.
What do volunteers do?
You may sign up as a competition official, a general volunteer, or as a team mentor.
General volunteers assist with logistics up to and
on the day of the competition.
For information on the roles of competition officials, go to:
How do I learn more about Orca Bowl?
Check out our website at http://www.wsg.washington.edu/education/events/orca/get_involved.html
or contact us at orcabowl@uw.edu.
Check out the NOSB video of a competition in action:
How do I sign up or get more information about upcoming trainings?
If you think you are interested in volunteering this year, please complete a very QUICK online Prospective Volunteer Questionnaire so that we may get you more information about volunteering.
The Scheduled training dates for Orca Bowl are:
New Volunteer Info Session – Tuesday, December 2, 2015 5:30-6:30pm*
Training Session – Tuesday, January 13, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Training Session – Monday, January 26, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Training Session – Thursday, February 12, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Training Session – Wednesday, February 18, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
All trainings will be held in the Fishery Sciences Building – please look for signage for specific location.
*An abridged training session that highlights information about the Orca Bowl program and what it means to be a volunteer. If you are unable to make the New Volunteer Info Session, you may still attend the regular training sessions.Competition Officials required to attend 2 training sessions.
Sincerely,
Maile Sullivan, Orca Bowl Regional Coordinator, 206.543.2822
Skadi von Reis, Assistant Coordinator
Email us at:
Real Food Challenge
Real Food Challenge is excited to announce our second FREE student-led workshopand we invite you!
Have you ever been confused by food labels or claims?
Join us as we spend this hour deconstructing the meaning of Real Food and take control of your knowledge! What are the official Real Food Challenge criteria? What are our personal definitions? How do food marketers portray authentic Real Food? Explore how UW’s food system affects the earth and our communities.
We have the power to make Real Food a reality. Join us to learn how your consumer dollar counts, and how your student voice can be amplified to make a difference!
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5pm in Smith 205. Participants will leave with a mind full of fresh knowledge, and a belly filled with refreshments- including CHIPOTLE.
WEC is looking for two part-time Legislative Session Interns to support our work on the 2015 priorities campaigns. This work will focus on increasing our grassroots lobbing presence on these important environmental priorities through innovative outreach and engagement opportunities. This is a great position for someone who is interested in learning more about environmental advocacy work, the legislative process and building grassroots power for the environment.