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Summer Research Opportunities from URP
Dear Students,
Hope you’re all enjoying your summer! The UW Undergraduate Research have shared the following research-related opportunities, presentations, along with upcoming deadlines so you don’t miss out!
(1) Research Funding: WRF Fellowships and Levinson Awards – Apply by August 22
(2) URP Seeks Undergraduate Research Leaders – Apply by September 1
(3) EIP-Presidential Scholarship – Apply by September 9
(4) Enroll in Research Exposed!

The Seattle Times covers Tim Billo's 9 day wilderness trip in the PNW
What it’s like to spend 9 days in PNW backcountry: ‘A reset for the human spirit’
The Seattle Times environmental reporter, Lynda Mapes, joined Environmental Studies instructor Tim Billo and 10 students during an intensive 9-day backpacking excursion into the Olympic National Park this summer, part of Tim’s class: Landscape Change in the Pacific Northwest.
Read more at The Seattle Times
Environmental Ed Internship with the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 (Seattle Office) has a digital eInternship teaching environmental education (ECOLEARN) lesson plans at elementary schools.
As an eIntern, you will get to teach exciting, already prepared environmental education lesson plans at local elementary schools.

Welcome Rick Keil, new director of the Program on the Environment
The Environmental Studies team is delighted to welcome Rick Keil, professor of chemical oceanography, to lead the program for the next three years.
Rick brings to the directorship a diverse background of university service including stints as associate director of oceanography and as chair of the UW’s faculty sub-council on academic programs.

Cleaning up WA through waste education and outreach
Program on the Environment alumna Elizabeth Szorad is a Waste Zero Specialist at Recology CleanScapes, an employee-owned company that works with municipalities on waste diversion strategies. Read about her journey from UW to her current dream job.
Read moreKristi Straus talks sustainability on King 5, New Day Northwest
Kristi Straus, Ph.D, a lecturer for Environmental Studies at the College of Environment, University of Washington, teaches about sustainability and practices it in her daily life; today she spoke on King 5’s New Day Northwest about ways that everyone can weave sustainability into their lifestyle.
Read more
Creating partnerships to conserve the marine environment
Mariko Kobayashi
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Marine biology and oceanography
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Do you recall your first experience with nature?
As a kid, I was always exposed to the marine environment.
Community Stewardship Partner at Sound Salmon Solutions
Sound Salmon Solution is seeking long-term volunteers to help with salmon habit restoration work. Read on for more details!
Context
Chinook Salmon and Steelhead populations are at less than 5% of historic levels in the Puget Sound region.
Chickens on campus and a mood shift at EPA: Relevant projects are nature of environmental studies capstone
The Environmental Studies Capstone Symposium is tomorrow! Read about how students Phoebe Reid and Mallory Culbertson brought their skills and passion to address employee satisfaction at the EPA and analyze the role of chickens in agriculture and the modern food system in a UW news story by Michelle Ma.
Invitation to Q&A with Director Candidates for Program on the Environment
Sent on behalf of the Search Committee for the Director of the Program on the Environment
Dear College faculty, staff, students, and PoE Advisory Board Members,
You are invited to attend the open presentations and Q&A sessions with the three finalists for the next Director of the Program on the Environment.