News & Events
Coming This Spring: FISH 428
FISH 428 Stream and Watershed Restoration
(5 credits, NW)
MW 1:30-3:20
A comprehensive course on watershed restoration where students will learn how to
assess ecosystem conditions
identify watershed restoration opportunities
prioritize restoration actions
develop watershed restoration plans
monitor and evaluate restoration actions
Two required field trips: April 12 and May 3
Prereqs: either BIOL 356, ESRM 304, or FISH 312.
[Job] Vacancy Geographic Information System Specialist
Job Open: Thursday, February 13, 2014 to Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Position Information: Work Schedule is Full Time. This is a permanent position
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – Spokane Valley, WA
Duties:
The incumbent serves as the principle technical advisor on Geographic Information Systems to the office manager and resources staff.
Location: Wallace Hall Commons, 1st floor (Corner of Brooklyn & Pacific)
When: Thursday, March 6th 11am-12pm, Presentation including time for Q&A, followed by light, casual reception
Come hear students present findings from their research and pilot projects to promote renewable energy at UW as part of our Climate Action strategy.
Read more[course] Oil in the Arctic (SPR/2014: SMEA 514)
–check out the following grad level course. Interested PoE students can send an e-mail to the instructors requesting an add code. Recommended seniors, but possibly open to other motivated PoE students.
Read moreWhat are you doing this summer? Interested in going abroad? Come to the information session this Thursday to learn more about the Peru Exploration Seminar led by PoE’s own, Tim Billo!
Read moreCorps For Education Outside is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014 Corps for Education Outside cohort are now being accepted!!
Please click here for job description and application: https://www.educationoutside.org/corps.
Governor's Leadership Academy
State of Washington Office of the Governorinvites applications for the position of: Governor’s Leadership Academy (Summer Session)
OPENING DATE: 02/06/14
CLOSING DATE: 03/31/14 11:59 PM
The Governor’s Leadership Academy is a unique internship program for college and graduate students to gain a hands-on learning experience in the Governor’s office.
Just a reminder that the first Kincaid Ravine restoration work party is around the corner! Please be prepared for the weather and the site. Wear warm clothes that can get dirty.
Read moreTEACH FOR AMERICA
FINAL Application Deadline: Thursday, February 20
UW Info Session: Thursday, February 14 at 5:30PM in THO 135
Learn how to apply and review the application timeline here.
Start your application here.
Teaching Assistant Position, University of Washington
“Food and the Environment” C ENV 110 is looking for two teaching assistants for Autumn Quarter 2014, 9/16/2014 – 12/15/2014.
This course will use food production and consumption as an introduction to many of the elements of environmental science including nutrient cycles, population growth, food webs, water supply and demand, impact of exploitation on natural populations, land transformation, energy consumption and its impact on climate.