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Friday Harbor Labs is one of the many great things about the UW College of the Environment. It’s located in a stunning portion of the world, and undergrads get a chance to learn marine biology in a unique educational setting. Think of this as an opportunity to ‘study abroad’ closer to home -you spend a full quarter in the San Juan Islands living and studying with a small group of students.

The autumn quarter ‘Marine Biology Quarter’ fits the best with our students and our major requirements. Ask Joe or Julie if you have any questions, and click the image for the full flyer.

*Fellowship* 2015 Bonderman Travel Fellowship

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*Fellowship* 2015 Bonderman Travel Fellowship

PoE students in the past have been awarded Bonderman Travel Fellowships. They are amazing opportunities. Ask Joe if you have any quick questions!

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The Bonderman Travel Fellowship application is now available for the 2015 cycle. This extraordinary opportunity for travel, discovery, and challenge is made possible by the generous donation of Mr. David Bonderman. It offers University of Washington graduate/professional and undergraduate…

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— 2014 SUMMER 3-CREDIT FIELD COURSES —


Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies  (June 4-20)
      Study, SCUBA dive, & snorkel on the Mexican Caribbean Coast.

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies (July 13-29, Aug 7-23)
        Study, hike, & camp in the the Rocky Mountains.

 

* Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research.

* Earn 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.
* Apply your classroom/textbook learning while immersed in an

            incredible & active ecosystem setting!


* Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula 
         Environmental Studies Program *

* Conducted by Ecosystem Field Studies*

For detailed course info visit: www.ecofs.org

For any questions email Steve Johnson, Course Director at steve@ecofs.org

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What 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! Themes of the trip involve natural history, ecology and conservation, and traditional agriculture. 

To learn more, visit the course website http://faculty.washington.edu/timbillo/

Date: Thursday, February 13th

Time: 2:00-4:00PM

Place: PoE Commons (Wallace Hall, Suite 012)

[study abroad]: Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem

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We are writing to introduce Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia’s Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem course in Peru.
UPCH is the most prestigious Peruvian university dedicated to the biomedical sciences, with a longstanding history of successful alumni who have excelled in their fields. The University now offers international students the possibility to get a hands-on experience learning about the biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, behavior, population biology, management and conservation of marine mammals. 
This field-based course will take place August 4 through 14 in Lima and the government-protected natural reserve of Punta San Juan, Marcona, 500 kms south of Lima. The 4 academic credit program will be run completely in English, and it is aimed at undergraduate or graduate students, or anyone who is interested in having a front-row experience, learning more about the fascinating world of marine mammals from expert marine biologists.
UPCH Field School offers other 5 Summer courses for 2014:

 –Biology Conservation Techniques of Parrots and Macaws in the Peruvian Amazon.
June 30-July 18, 2014.

 –Medical Spanish and Community Medicine Service Learning in Peru.
June 30-July 25, 2014.

 –Natural History of the Peruvian Tropical Coastal Marine System.
July 14-August 8, 2014.

 

–Multidisciplinary Research on Medicinal Plants in Peru.
August4-29, 2014.

 –Global Health, Public Health and Medical Spanish.
June 23-July 18, 2014.

 

Registrations are now open!

Please find more information visiting our website: http://www.upch-fieldschool.edu.pe/  and our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/upchfieldschool

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Interested in studying in Denmark and exploring it’s unique political, social, geographic, design, and planning context? 
Looking for funding to help support your experience….
The 2014-15 UW Scan|Design Fellowships are for you. Apply by January 15, 2014 for Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015 awards.
Since 2005, the ScanDesign Foundation by Inger and Jens Bruun, based in Seattle, Washington, has funded student experience in Denmark through a fellowship program at the University of Washington. The program is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to study abroad in Denmark for a semester, a summer, or a full academic year through any of UW-Seattle’s Danish study abroad exchange programs.
Scholarships in the amounts of $2500  – $9000*  are available to support undergraduate and graduate student participation in one of the UW’s Danish exchange study-abroad programs or summer travel study. 
Learn More next week!  Info Session – Thursday, November 21, 12:00pm  –  012 Wallace Hall (Program on the Environment Commons)
Additional general info sessions:
  • Wednesday, December 11, 2013 @ 11:00 am, 459 Schmitz Hall (UW Study Abroad Office)
  • Wednesday, January 8, 2014 @ 11:00 am, 459 Schmitz Hall (UW Study Abroad Office)

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Looking for a unique study abroad opportunity in Israel? Come discover an experience that combines cutting-edge environmental academics and research with dialogue about conflict resolution. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is the leading environmental education and research program in the Middle East, and offers the only academic program in that region for students of all nationalities, including Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians, to live and learn together in an immersive, cross-cultural setting.

When you study at the Arava Institute, you not only learn about environmental issues from leading professors but also build a network of friends and colleagues who come from around the world, bringing a diverse array of cultural, religious, and political perspectives.

Interested in applying? Learn more at http://arava.org/academics/. We
also have a variety of internship opportunities:
http://arava.org/academics/internships/.

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Environment, Globalization and Heritage in Guatemalan Maya Communities

Learn how to design, conduct and write-up qualitative, ethnographic research while on the shores of a crystal lake framed by volcanoes! During the 7 ½ week program, live and work with a local Guatemalan family in the Lake Atitlán area of the Western Highlands. This is a hands-on, experiential-driven program where students design, plan and implement an independent, individualized project. 

Contact the Program Directors at tmwallace@mindspring.com carla.pezzia@gmail.com to discuss potential opportunities for your areas of interest.

Field school website: http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/wallace or through the

NCSU Study Abroad Office website: http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu/

Applications
Applications may be accessed through the field school website:http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/wallace or through the NC State University Study Abroad Office website:http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu . The official deadline is February 7, 2014. Applications received after that date will be considered only if there are spaces still available.

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The Arava Institute is currently accepting applications for Spring and Fall 2014! We seek students and interns who are passionate about environmental studies, coexistence, and reaching across borders to change the world for the better.

About this opportunity:
The Arava Institute Study Abroad Program is an accredited university-level program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in environmental or related fields. Over the course of one or two semesters, students engage in an interdisciplinary program comprised of courses in diverse environmental fields, a Peace-building and Environmental Leadership Seminar, and educational field trips.

The Arava Institute Internship Program allows interns to contribute substantively to transboundary environmental research while gaining valuable experience in the academic or professional field of their choice.

Questions? Email Sarah Rubin: Sarah@friendsofarava.org