This course will count towards the ‘natural science’ perspectives and experience requirement for the Environmental Studies major or minor. Please note that, as the course is only 2 credits, taking this course will not complete the category requirement for the major (3 credits minimum)

Winter Quarter 2012
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering presents…. 

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day — UW Research Commons

November 16th is GIS Day and the University of Washington will highlight and celebrate the transformational role of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Remote Sensing Technologies. 

Guest post from PoE junior Sarah Kiner, who spent last summer working as an intern in Washington DC for SmartPower:

Do You Have What It Takes To Be America’s Next Eco-Star? 

Environment Washington is part of the Environment America federation, a federation of 29 state-based environmental groups.  Each year, Environment America hires passionate, talented and committed college graduates to join our two-year Fellowship Program.  

cepmakinithappen:

 Primarily performs agricultural and conservation planning and works with landowners/operators in addition to providing technical information on natural resources, conservation practices and related topics. Knowledge or experience with irrigation systems, irrigation water management and/or integrated pest management is desired but not required.  
  

Check it out! It’s called a murmuration of starlings and it’s absolutely incredible (also seen on PoE’s facebook page).
(Source: https://player.vimeo.com/) 

Earn credit living in your tent next semester! 

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers field-based, academic courses to undergraduate students, accredited through the University of Montana and transferable to other universities and colleges. 

Volunteer needed ASAP! If you’re interested in the fish of Puget Sound, here is a wonderful opportunity for you to catch in on some action with Sean McDonald’s research project.

DATE: Thursday, November 10thLOCATION: Fisheries Science building (FSH -meet at west side loading dock)TIME: Departing from UW at 6:15PM (arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand)
The trip will be 7-8 hours. 

[course] – Winter 2012: Planning as a Profession (URBDP 498) 

*Navigating Career Options – General Studies 350D*
Curious how to link college to careers?  Do you need to choose a major?  Not sure what academic and career options are out there?