ENV H 417 Children’s Environmental Health

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ENV H 417 Children’s Environmental Health: 3 credits
SLN: 13814 Tuesday and Thursdays 1:30 – 2:50
open to sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors.

*Did you know…

  • Each year around three million children under the age of five die due to environment-related diseases.
  • Acute respiratory infections annually kill an estimated 1.6 million children under the age of five. As much as 60 percent of acute respiratory infections worldwide are related to environmental conditions.
  • Diarrheal diseases claim the lives of nearly 1.5 million children every year. Eighty to 90 percent of these diarrhea cases are related to environmental conditions, in particular, contaminated water and inadequate sanitation.
  • Nearly 1 million children under the age of five died of malaria in 2008. Up to 90 percent of malaria cases are attributed to environmental factors.

*From The World Health Organization

Instructor: Thomas Burbacher, Ph.D. 

Discussion of environmental health issues as they pertain to children’s health. Topics include historical perspective of public health research and policies directed at protecting children’s health, and emerging scientific and public health issues such as the risks and benefits of seafood consumption during pregnancy; the use of pesticides on food and in the home; air pollution and childhood asthma, and childhood injuries and the built environment.

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For college-level summer camp interns who want to create inspiring outdoor learning experience for children 4-12 while working in a beautiful natural setting. 

Application deadline: March 31, 2014 (or until positions are filled)

More information and application materials, visit islandwood.org/brightwatercamps or email derekj@islandwood.org

[internship]: UW Fish and Wildlife Service Internship DEADLINE: 3/12/14

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A few quick notes to this uncommon opportunity (thanks to Kristi Straus):

  • have to be currently enrolled in an undergrad or grad program
  • only 2 weeks to apply
  • can lead to being non competitively converted to permanent employee status with USFWS – really valuable!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is currently accepting applications for over 40 Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP) positions throughout the nation, most of which are in biological science/ natural resource management or related fields.

College undergraduate-rising seniors and graduate college students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university may apply. 

The Directorate Resource Assistants Fellows Program (DFP) is a new fellowship program in the U.S. Fish and Wildilfe Service (Service). The DFP is designed to provide fellowship opportunities for undergraduate – rising seniors and current or newly enrolled graduate students. Fellows will have an opportunity to apply classroom theories, principles and concepts to real-world situations by working 11 consecutive weeks full-time (beginning on or about May 27th) on a project that is rigorous in nature. Fellows may be eligible for a permanent position that is related to their college field of study in the Service. Fellows will have an opportunity to network and develop relationships with Service program officials and staff.  Over 40 positions are available.  

 

The Alaska Region (Region 7) recruitment flyer is attached below and contains all information needed to apply.  This information includes internship locations, desired education level/major,  internship/project descriptions, instructions on how to apply, eligibility requirements, benefits, and a point of contact for questions.  

 Click here to be directed to the DFP webpage listing projects nationwide and more details on how to apply. Please take note to the desired education level and experience associated with each project of interest.

Interested and eligible applicants must apply to each DFP project separately by Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Application packages are to be sent to the unique point of contact listed for respective Region where the DFP project is being hosted. Attached is an application package checklist to ensure required information and documentation is provided to the appropriate contact.

Faculty and Staff: Thank you for your assistance in recruiting students from your college or university for these great internship opportunities! 
 Please distribute this within your networks.
Thank you,

– 

Terry D. Whittaker
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Regional Workforce Recruiter, Alaska Region
(Satellite Location)
9014 E. 21st 
Tulsa, OK 74129
907.786.3518 Office

The Real Food Challenge (RFC) Fellowship Program

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The Real Food Challenge (RFC) Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to gain first-hand experience in building a social movement.  
Through this 14-month program, Fellows engage in intensive projects on a regional or national level while also honing their leadership skills and food systems knowledge through our participatory learning curriculum and engaged Fellowship community.
Fellows come away with direct campaign and organizational experience, new professional and movement networks and a toolbox of relevant movement-building and organizational skills.  At the same time, they support important student-led efforts to shift millions of university dollars away from industrial agriculture and toward just, sustainable food enterprises.
See http://www.realfoodchallenge.org/fellowship for information. I merely pass this along and have no further information.

McCall Outdoor Science School Graduate Program

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Meet with Beth Kochevar, from McCall Outdoor Science School Graduate Program in Anderson 116, March 6th or drop by anytime from 2:30pm to 4pm.

Imagine an office that consists of the rivers, mountains, and lakes of the central Idaho Rockies and you have imagined the graduate program in environmental education at the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). As a student you will participate in meaningful service as you provide field-based environmental education programs to the youth of Idaho and surrounding states.

This unique program will enable you to earn a Master of Science in Natural Resources with an environmental education concentration from the University of Idaho in as little as three semesters! The MOSS MS in Natural Resources is a non-thesis track which includes a graduate level certificate in environmental education. It is perfect for those seeking an experiential, efficient, and cost effective graduate degree. Use it as a launching pad into a doctoral program or a career in environment, education, or natural resources.

Program highlights include:

  • Hands-on, outdoor teaching experience in environmental education for K12 students.
  • Graduate level courses in Community Ecology, Instructional Strategies, Outdoor Leadership and more.
  • Experience in nonprofit administration.
  • Community living in a spectacular natural environment – make friends that will last a lifetime.

The UW Conservation Catwalk

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This event will take place at the Grand Ballroom located in the Husky Union Building in Seattle, WA on February 28th, 2014 from 7:00pm-8:30pm for FREE. (Doors open at 5:30pm for the EBEB fashion show) 

The UW Conservation Catwalk is a key feature in the 7th annual Everybody, Every Body Fashion Show, a celebration of natural beauty. 

This year, we are expanding the conversation of “natural beauty” by working with Gabby Wild Foundation to integrate “the beauty of nature” to the catwalk, whereby models will flaunt sustainably designed couture inspired by our planet’s most endangered species and natural landscapes designed by celebrity designers from across the globe including designers from Project Runway. The exhibit will also feature a wildlife inspired dance performance, art exhibit, photo booth, and raffle of over 300 eco-friendly prizes!

Visit the Gabby Wild Foundation on Facebook for further Details

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Kaplan will be holding a series of FREE practice tests on campus at the University of Washington – Seattle on Saturday, March 1st

As you are planning for spring quarter, it’s also time to review your path to Grad School.  One step in that process is prepping for Graduate School exams.  Kaplan is spreading our message of Practice Smarter with our Get Started Free Practice Test Events. 

Wherever you are on your path to Grad School a perfect start is with a practice test.  Kaplan will be hosting a free practice test for GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT and PCAT on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00am in the UW School of Law.

Each attendee will get a detailed score report highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, complete explanations of every question, and strategies for improvement. Register with the following links to take the exam in-person (http://bit.ly/seattlepractice) or live online (kaptest.com/practice). Attendees of the in-person practice tests will also be eligible for a drawing for $500 off a Kaplan course!

Online registration for this event will close Thursday, February 27th. Any questions can be directed to Crispin.Franco@Kaplan.com

Citizen Action Training Opportunity!

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The Puget Sound RFEGs are excited to announce the launch of the Citizen Action Training School, or CATS, which will create a pool of future community leaders who are aware, educated, and active stewards and advocates for their watersheds and the greater Puget Sound.  CATS is a 12 week training program in watershed and Puget Sound ecology, with an added focus on civic engagement in the legal and regulatory  processes that affect resource management. 

Five CATS sessions are being offered free of charge to community members from all around the Sound in 2013 and 2014, with the next session in Seattle (applications due by 2/28/14 so get yours in soon!). 

Participants will receive 50 hours of training over three months in the form of weekday evening classes and a few Saturday field sessions.  Following this comprehensive training, participants will give back by volunteering at least 50 hours to plan and complete a service project in their community. 

For more information or to apply for the CATS session in your area, see www.pugetsoundcats.org or contact the Seattle CATS Coordinator Leihla Scharlau at Leihla@midsoundfisheries.org  and (206) 529-9467.

Research Apprenticeship at Friday Harbor Labs

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Go to Friday Harbor Labs this Spring Quarter! Applications are still being accepted! 

Marine Sedimentary Processes: Elwha River Dam Removal Impacts 
Research Apprenticeship

(Ocean 492, 15 credits)The review of applications will begin on January 25, 2014. Applications will be accepted past that date if space is available. For information please contact Stacy Markman, FHL Student Coordinator:fhladmin@uw.edu

Spring Quarter 2014: Monday, March 31- Friday, June 6, 2014 (10 weeks) Students arrive Sunday, March 30 after 3:00 p.m., depart Saturday, June 7 after breakfast. Classes held Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Dr. Andrea Ogston
School of Oceanography
University of Washingtonogston@ocean.washington.edu

Dr. Charles Nittrouer

School of Oceanography
University of Washingtonnittroue@ocean.washington.edu

Dr. Ian M. Miller

Washington Sea Grant
Coastal Hazards Specialistimmiller@uw.edu

This research apprenticeship focuses on the impacts of dams on the marine sedimentary system and the impacts during dam deconstruction of the release of reservoir-trapped sediment into the marine environment. Rivers deliver tons of sediment each year into the Puget Sound area, creating a variety of seabed morphologies and habitats for benthic biology. Dam removal projects are becoming an attractive means of restoration for depleted fisheries, river ecosystems, and coastlines, and we are working to understand the full range of effects these restoration efforts will have. 

https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/ogston/23399 

Students from University of Washington may be eligible for funding from the Mary Gates Endowment for Students ($3000 for a 15-credit research apprenticeship). Minimum eligibility guidelines are at least a junior standing as a matriculated undergraduate student at University of Washington, a 3.0 GPA and sufficient course background in introductory science courses; exceptions can be made for students with excellent recommendations and other specific information.

Research Apprenticeship Course Registration: All students accepted for a research apprentcieship at FHL will be registered by FHL staff through University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education (UWPCE); UW students may not register themsleves for FHL research apprenticeships.Link here for additional registration information. 

 

Apply at https://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentApplicationInfo.html

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Education for sustainability is “learning that links knowledge, inquiry, and action to help students build a healthy future for their communities and the planet.” We will explore the history and opportunity for this field in EDUC401K: Education for Sustainability, a 2-credit seminar through the Pipeline Project. Through volunteer placements in local schools and environmental community organizations, we will analyze the most effective ways for educators to teach the importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience and inspire youth to become active stewards of the earth. The seminar meets Wednesdays 3:00-4:20.