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[course] - Spring 2012: EU Environmental Policy - Coming of Age
EU Environment Policy: Coming of AgeAnne BurrillEURO 490K, Spring 2012 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am-1:20pm 107 Smith Hall, UW Seattle
EU Environment policy is widely supported by the EU citizen and the business community alike, and the vast majority of national laws in the field of environment in the EU have their origin in EU legislation.
FREE Rain Garden Workshops
Learn how to design and install a rain garden that will fight pollution, reduce flooding, add beauty, and attract beneficial pollinators.
For more information about individual workshops, please contact Alex Ko at ak@stewardshippartners.org or (206) 292-9875.
Science In Short
Science In Short
Did you know that PoE also trains UW’s environmental science grad students to communicate their research? Read about their blog!
The first post by Margo Bergman talks about how your genes help shape your personality – super interesting stuff.
[award] - Brower Youth Awards ($3000 Award)
Earth Island Institute Seeks to Honor Next Generation of Environmental Activists With Brower Youth Awards
The Earth Island Institute is accepting applications from young environmental activists for the thirteenth Annual Brower Youth Awards.
[job] Part-Time Student Administrative Assistant
Environment International Ltd. (EI) is hiring!
Seeking a student with outstanding organizational, computer, writing and people skills for a part-time administrative position, ideally through University of Washington Work-Study program.
Visit their website or click here for more information on applying!
[program] MSc Economics of Climate Change
Check out this cool masters program in the UK!
The program aims to provide a thorough postgraduate education in the specialist area of climate change economics and policy. The compulsory core modules provide a critical understanding of current theories and empirical research in this field of knowledge and students will develop a practical understanding of the application of this knowledge within an institutional framework.
One Earth: Many Worlds
One Earth: Many Worlds
Follow the link above to read up on the blog of Jason Scullion (PoE TA Extraordinaire), “While living in the Peruvian Amazon on a ten-month Fulbright Fellowship”.
Read moreTime history of atmospheric carbon dioxide from 800,000 years ago until January, 2009.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
[internship] - UW Geoduck Research Project
The UW geoduck research project is looking for interns for spring quarter. We think this could be a great opportunity for POE undergrads interested in 1-3 credits of Experiential Learning (ENVIR 350).
Read more[study abroad]: UW India Himalaya - Development, Environment & Sustainability
Study in India in Summer 2012 Application Due
Thursday March 15, 2012
South Asia Center of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
snodgras@uw.edu
2012 Summer Quarter UW India Himalaya – Development, Environment & Sustainability Study Abroad Program.