News & Events

News & Events

[job]: IslandWood Brightwater Educator (Americorps)

About IslandWood’s Brightwater programIslandWood’s programs at Brightwater consist of school day programs, community and family programs, summer programs, and adult and teacher workshops.  IslandWood offers three different school day programs (for 3rd-8th graders);  Community and family programs and Summer day programs.   

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[event]: Sundance Cinemas sneak-peek: Showcase to benefit Climate Solutions

[event]: Sundance Cinemas sneak-peek: Showcase to benefit Climate Solutions

Wednesday, July 17, 2013Ticketed reception 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Post reception evening of Solutions Stories shorts & feature-length films in the 10 theaters Location: Sundance Cinemas Seattle, 4500 Ninth NE, Seattle, WA 98105 
Sundance Cinemas opens in Seattle on July 19. 

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*Job* Seattle Children's Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department

*Job* Seattle Children’s Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of SCH’s transportation programs.  Leads efforts that will:  meet state and regional commute trip reduction mandates; reduce parking demands; and strengthen community-based partnerships, including collaborations with local and regional partners such as transit agencies and alternative transportation advocates.  

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Congratulations to 2013 Bonderman Travel Fellow (and Environmental Studies major) Stephanie Morriss! Want to learn more about this interesting award ($20,000 awards to, “…expose students to the intrinsic, often life-changing benefits of international travel”.)? 

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Autumn in Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor is a UW satellite campus nestled in the San Juan islands that offers an ideal, idyllic break from the city.  It’s a place where students can take a full-quarter’s worth of classes (12-17 credits) amidst beautiful woods and water.   

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Hot off the press -- PoE Students Active on Campus!

Check out this article about the recent urge by University of Washington students (including many PoE members) to the Board of Regents to divest from the university’s investment portfolio of all stocks that are involved with the fossil fuel economy.  

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Science Policy Career Options

Are you interested in using your science background in a field beyond academia? Have you considered options at the intersection of science and society?
 
Join Deb Glickson (School of Oceanography, 2007) in an informal discussion of science policy career options. 

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[job]: Cascadia Consulting Project Assistant

Project Assistant
Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.
www.cascadiaconsulting.com
Founded in 1993, Cascadia Consulting Group provides sustainability and environmental consulting services to governments, utilities, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Our mission is to make a real, positive difference – for our clients and the environment – by delivering quality, objectivity, and results. 

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INTERNSHIP IN MARINE DEBRIS AND COASTAL CONSERVATION
 
Want to gain valuable research experience? Contemplating working for a non-profit after graduation? Interested in marine conservation? 
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is seeking 2 undergraduate students to assist with a special marine debris project for 2-3 college credits. 

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