*Job* Advocacy and Outreach Associate with Washington Trails Association

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*Job* Advocacy and Outreach Associate with Washington Trails Association

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Position Description:

The Advocacy and Outreach Associate is a regular, exempt, full-time position that helps advance advocacy priorities and promote programs in support of Washington Trails Association’s mission to preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington.

The person in this position is responsible for assisting with advocacy and outreach activities at WTA, including activating members and volunteers on key issues and coordinating public events. The position reports to the Advocacy Director.

[innovation challenge]

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EIC Past Participants Panel and
Team Formation Mixer
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30—7:30pm
HUB Room 145

Interested in competing in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge? Have a great idea, but need team members to help make it a reality? Don’t have an idea yet, but want to join a team? Don’t miss this event. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the EIC from people who’ve been through it, hear others’ ideas and pitch your own, and meet potential teammates.

EIC Prototype Funding
$45,000 available!
Application accepted mid-Nov—Dec. 14

Have a great idea for an innovation that will contribute to a healthier planet? Thinking of competing in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge? We’ve got $45,000 in funding to help you build your prototype. Learn More. 

Questions? Contact Pam Tufts at ptufts@uw.edu.

Master Naturalist Training Program!

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Have a passion for environmental stewardship and conservation? The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications for its 7th annual Master NaturalistTraining Program. 

In exchange for this free environmental training, naturalists reciprocate at least 5 volunteer hours per month up to 100 hours of service in the care of Bellevue’s natural resources. Applications must be postmarked by December 1st, 2014. Preference will be giving to Bellevue residents. Please visit http://www.bellevuewa.gov/volunteer-master-naturalist.htm for more information or to apply. You can also call 425-452-4195 or email parks_stewardship@bellevuewa.gov for more information.

Call for Distinguished Teaching Award Nominations

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We have some fantastic faculty, instructors and TAs, and they could all be eligible for one of the awards listed below. Talk to Joe and/or Julie if you are interested in nominating someone and you need some support!

-joe

Dear Members of the University Community,

The Center for Teaching and Learning and Undergraduate Academic Affairs invite nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Teaching Awards, Distinguished Teaching Award for Innovation with Technology, and the Excellence in Teaching Awards.

The Distinguished Teaching Award honors five instructors who have demonstrated extensive knowledge and mastery of the subject matter; displayed the ability to inspire, guide and mentor students through independent and creative thinking; innovated to increase student engagement and learning;  provided leadership in teaching at UW; and enriched the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The Distinguished Teaching Award for Innovation with Technology (DTA-I) recognizes a faculty member from any of the three University of Washington campuses who demonstrates a significant impact on student learning; displays originality of a project with the ability to apply the project on a larger scale; and whose project has potential for adaptation to different courses, student demographics, or instructional settings.  As with other awards, this honor is given one time only to a faculty member.  Those who have already received a Distinguished Teaching Award are ineligible for a DTA-I.

The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to two graduate teaching assistants who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in teaching and mentoring.

Nominations are accepted via web only.  To begin the nomination process, we ask that you submit your online form at www.uw.edu/teaching/awards.  The deadline for all submissions is Monday, December 8, 2014, 5:00 p.m.

Finally, to submit a DTA nomination for either UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, please refer to each campus’s individual nomination process:

UW Bothell: http://www.uwb.edu/academic/awards/dta-about
UW Tacoma: http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/chancellor/distinguished-teaching-award

For questions regarding the awards process at UW Seattle, please email
dta@uw.edu.

Sincerely,

Ed Taylor
Vice Provost and Dean
Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Beth Kalikoff
Director
Center for Teaching and Learning

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact dta@u.washington.edu

[scholarship]: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowships

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Are you graduating this year? Did you graduate last year? Do you like the idea of getting paid to do research with a famous institute? Check out the following scholarship info!

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowships

 

UW Application Deadline: all application materials are due by Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at 5:00pm

UW online application: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/337

Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers 10-12 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (in 2014-15) and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (2013-14). They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates and have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year (salary is $37,000 with full benefits).

Candidates apply to work on specific research projects at the Carnegie Endowment. The 2015-16 projects are:

A.      Democracy

B.      Nuclear Policy

C.      Energy & Climate

D.      Middle East Studies: Native or near-native Arabic language skills essential. Strong background in Middle East politics and/or history is a huge plus.

E.       South Asian Studies: Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative data manipulation as well as possess an interest in military issues. A strong background in international relations theory, political theory, or international political economy is essential. A strong mathematical background is a plus. Note: foreign language skills are not required.

F.       China Studies (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.

G.     Japan Studies (Asia Program): Japanese reading skills required.

H.      Southeast Asian Studies (Asia Program): Strong background in economics essential. Background in politics of the region and knowledge of quantitative techniques a plus.

I.        Economics (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.

J.        Russia/Eurasian Studies: Excellent Russian reading skills required.

Eligibility requirements:

  • ·         Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year
  • ·         No one who has started graduate studies is eligible for consideration
  • ·         The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via nomination
  • ·         You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program. If you attend a participating school outside of the United States, you must be a US citizen (due to work permit requirements).
  • ·         Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work related to their discipline of interest. Language and other skills may also be required for certain assignments.
  • ·         Applicants must pick one of the programs listed to apply to, and respond to the corresponding essay question within the application materials.

UW Seattle students interested in seeking nomination should contact Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Additional program information, campus application procedures and forms are available at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=carnegie.

ENVIR 480 Presentation! 11/25

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Fostering a Bicycling and Walking-Friendly UW: ENVIR 480 Presentation

Tuesday November 25th, 11am-12pm. 
Presentation at 11am, followed by Q&A. Light refreshments served.
POE Wallace Hall Commons (ACC 012)
Come hear students teams highlight projects including:
  • #IBiketoUW Commuter profiles
  • Bicycle commute video vignettes
  • Evaluating bike store friendliness and shopping  tips for beginners
  • Group fun rides
  • Improving outreach to incoming UW students
Questions? Contact Instructor Megan Horst at horstm@uw.edu

[courses] Service Learning Work in Seattle Public Schools

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Education For Sustainability

EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

  • Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20pm

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

Empowered Eco-Ed: Hands-On Teaching at Conchord International Elementary

EDUC 401Z

SLN 13698

Day/Time: Seminar: Thursdays 3-4:20pm  Service Learning: Fridays 3:30-7pm (includes travel time)

Location: LOW 217

Facilitator:  Angela Feng (afeng21@uw.edu)

Is it possible to instill a passion and appreciation for the environment in a classroom setting? Can students still engage with nature in an urban environment? The Empowered Eco-Education seminar seeks to provide an equal opportunity for environmental education to students from all backgrounds. Each week, students will have the opportunity to teach an after school program at Conchord International Elementary School in South Park, Seattle, to work with curriculum based in environmental justice and education. This seminar integrates hands-on activities and local environmental issues, working to inspire kids and ignite their enthusiasm for the outdoors. 

[study abroad]: Scan|Design Fellowship, Denmark

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We are pleased to announce the 2015-16 Scan|Design Fellowship@ the University of Washington application cycle to support study in Denmark. Deadline –> January 15, 2014.

Please consider sharing the email at the bottom of this note with your student listservs. 

Scholarships in the amounts of $2500  – $9000*  are available to support undergraduate and graduate student participation in one of the UW’s Danish exchange study-abroad programs or summer travel study. Summer Travel study is a great option for students in programs with minimal academic year flexibility. Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2015. *$2500 for summer fellowships, $7500 undergrad semester fellowships, $9000 graduate semester fellowships. Maximum per student funding is two semesters ($15,000 and $18,000 respectively). 

To apply and learn more about this opportunity, please refer students to our website:  http://www.be.washington.edu/scandesign/ , contact us via email atscandesign@uw.edu or attend an informational session hosted at the UW Study Abroad Office (IPE) located on the corner of NE Campus Parkway and 15th Ave NE in 459 Schmitz Hall on the University of Washington campus. 


INFO SESSIONS

General informational sessions will be held on the following dates:

– Wed, November 5, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459
– Wed, November 19, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459
– Wed, December 3, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459
– Wed, January 7, 2015 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459

Next week we have scheduled several focused info sessions across campus to hopefully reach a wider group of students on their home turf:
College of Engineering
Thursday, November 13, 5:00 -6:00 pm – Sieg Hall 232 

[event]: Seattle Aquarium Lightning Talks: 11/7 6:30-9:00 PM (free)

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You and a guest are invited to join us for Lightning Talks, the kickoff event for our Discover Science Weekend at no cost!
Friday, November 7
6:30–9pm
Seattle Aquarium
Ackerley Foundation Puget Sound Hall
Lightning Talks features 10 experts, each given just five minutes to talk about science, plus a chance to meet and mingle with the presenters afterward. Topics will range from what happens to dead things in the ocean to facts about ocean radiation from the Fukushima disaster and beyond. Light refreshments; cash bar. To register for the complimentary admission for you and one guest, visithttps://www.seattleaquarium.org/discover-science—lightning-talks-registration—free