News & Events

News & Events

Want to learn how academics connect with the local community?

Monday March 26, 3:30 – 4:30
Foege Auditorium (UW Genome Sciences, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98195-5065)

“Beyond Academia: Partnerships for Success” 
Partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, tribes, industry and local communities provide opportunities to improve broader impacts, leverage additional funding, refine research activities and enhance community support. 

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SkyRoot Farm

SkyRoot Farm

Want to find out more about what PoE Post-doctoral Fellow Beth Wheat is up to when she isn’t working at PoE? Follow the link above to find out more! 

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Interested in learning more about sustainability on the UW campus related to the topic of water? Want to find out what students really do in the ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio course? 

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After 35 years, a breakthrough rejuvenates the quest for perfection

After 35 years, a breakthrough rejuvenates the quest for perfection

Cyrus Rashtchian, a student from PoE’s “Science Writing for Impact” course, writes about innovative thinking in computer programming. 

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[event] - PoE Community Drinks Social!

The PoE Alumni board invites you to join us for “PoE Community Drinks Social” on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30pm.  The gathering is at Café Solstice 4116 The Ave, Seattle, WA 98105 (On the Ave next to Shultzy’s)
The whole POE community is invited: alumni, staff and current students.  

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[study abroad] - Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

[study abroad] – Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

Spend a semester at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute near the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, Virgina!
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[internship] - UW Geoduck Research Project

The UW geoduck research project is looking for additional interns for spring quarter. We think this could be a great opportunity for PoE undergrads so please let me know if you have students interested in 1-3 credits of internship/Experiential Learning (FISH 498). 

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UW Environmental Innovation Challenge

Watch 23 teams demonstrate their prototypes at the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge, March 29, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. If you would like to attend, contact Pam Tufts ptufts@uw.edu.  

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge

Cleantech Innovation + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
The University of Washington has a challenge for you. 

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[scholarship] - UW Alumane Board and UW Legacy Scholarships

Alumnae Board Scholarship – due Sunday, March 25, 2012 Questions may be directed to: alumnae@uw.edu
The University of Washington Alumnae Board is a VOLUNTEER organization that provides ONE YEAR of full tuition scholarship funds (at the day-time student rate) for Washington state residents who will be or are attending the University of Washington as an undergraduate. 

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[job]: Postgraduate research project: EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC

[job]: Postgraduate research project: EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC

for full details, follow the link above

A postgraduate research project is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.   

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