One of the most frequently asked questions that students ask about is where to get started in an internship search.  “Where do I go to find an internship?"  "Which internship is best for me?"  "How do I apply for internship?"  Here are some resources to help you get started:

UW Career Center Internship Guide
UW Husky Jobs (Job and Internship Database)
UW College of the Environment Career Blog (click on ‘internship’ tag)
UW Program on the Environment Blog (click on ‘internship’ tag)
Take a look at different environmentally related private sector, non-profit and government agency websites to find internships. 

The PoE offices will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2011 to Monday, January 2, 2012.  If you need assistance during this time, please e-mail poeadv@uw.edu or call 206.616.1208.  Happy Holidays! 

For those of you not aware, a group of Program on the Environment students started a student group, S.A.G.E., this past Autumn quarter.  The group is looking forward to building a larger student community and hosting more environment related events in the near future.  

Still looking for a course to fulfill the ‘Policy and Decision-making’ course requirement? Still looking for a course to fill out your winter schedule? ESRM 321 is still accepting students. See below for more information!
  

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
Prototype funding Applicationdeadline is December 16!
 
WE HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU.
If you have a passion for cleantech, the smarts to play in the emerging green economy, and the desire to leverage your background to make an impact, the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge can provide just the platform (and the funding!) you’ve been looking for.
  

IslandWood is pleased to offer a position as a full time environmental educator working with Seattle area schools.  The Homewaters Program Coordinator will be responsible for training teachers, developing, delivering and assessing field programs, as well as mentoring part time staff.   

Want to volunteer in the UK and Ireland this summer to improve the conservation of whales and dolphins?  Cara Appel, a recent PoE alumna, recently volunteered as an Education and Awareness Assistant with this organization and is happy to answer questions!  

Hi all,
The University of Washington Student Farm is seeking your support.  We have created a petition to ask the university to fund the creation of a farm program coordinator to support the important work that the student farmers are doing in exploring the potentials of urban agriculture and resilient food systems on our campus.     

[internship] – Husky Neighborhood Internship

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Hello-
We are seeking two or three energetic and committed Interns for Internship opportunities in Winter and Spring Quarters.  

A new course to empower students to design and lead the renewable energy revolution!
                       
Course: ARCH 498x (SLN: 20293), Winter 2012 (2 credits)Day/Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:50pmInstructor: Associate Professor Rob PenaLocation: Architecture Hall 160
You will:

experience interdisciplinary collaboration
help design the solar-powered SunDawg kiosk
improve communication to effect social change
learn about solar technologies, research and economics

*Non-architecture majors may obtain an add code by contacting the instructor at rbpena@uw.edu
*No prerequisites required!