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Urban Photography–URBDP 489/598

Summer Quarter 2013

MW 12:40-2:10 (3 Credits, Full Term) 

Class Website: http://courses.washington.edu/urbphoto/

Instructor

Hossein Estiri

hestiri@uw.edu

Course Description

This course is intended to deepen the understanding of urban spaces, and to enhance methodological skills in capturing different aspects of urban scenes. Photography will be used by students to focus on topics and details related to everyday life in urban spaces according to their own interests. Toward this end, the course will build upon two parallel paths encompassing:

1) Subjects from urban spaces; and

2) Topics from photography techniques.

Urban spaces subjects will be: conscious/unconscious spaces, space users (people/non-human animals), static/dynamic spaces, urban landscape and activities in space, urban form and architecture, urbanscape at night.

Students will gain hands on experience in expressing urban spaces through photography and put together a final portfolio.

Topics in photography will be discussed in 4 categories of color, motion, light, and photography for practitioners.

This course will follow a non-traditional class structure; limited lectures will be given and the class will progress through group discussions on the subjects/topics using the photos taken by students or from elsewhere.

A minimum number of three field trips are expected to Seattle Downtown for photography and space discussions and practices.    

**Please note that this class is a elective and wont count for major requirements. 

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Greetings,

The City of Bellevue has two temporary positions open for full time summer work (June 3-September 6)- working with teens on restoration and trail resurfacing projects Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.  Please pass this along. This is open until filled.

Well KEPT Position Announcement and Information: https://apply.govjobstoday.com/JobAnnouncement.aspx?jid=3079

Video about Position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kKVLsv9pu4

Thanks!

Alexandra DySard
Park Ranger – Environmental Programs Coordinator 
City of Bellevue – Parks & Community Services
Office: 425-452-4195
Mobile: 425-864-1569
ADySard@bellevuewa.gov

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including     teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2013. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required. Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

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Still looking for an internship for this summer? How would you like to research Oregon water quality standards for the EPA, or to work with The Nature Conservancy on marine spatial planning for the Pacific Coast? There are over 20 exciting positions to be filled with the PoE site partners for the upcoming 2013 summer! 

Highlighted Internships

  • Make an impact right on your campus with the University of Washington Recycling program. Interns will use GIS mapping to create an interactive map of the locations of compost bins on campus to help UW reach its goal of 70% waste diversion by 2020
  • Partner with the Seattle Aquarium to research into the potential effects that the gateway Pacific Coal Terminal might have on Pacific Northwest marine environments
  • The Seattle Department of Transportation is looking for an intern to help conduct research on pedestrian and bicycle traffic signal compliance on trail locations throughout the city and to give recommendation on how compliance can be improved

For more detailed information about all of available opportunities and site partners, go here – https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/poedesk/37927/263480

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2012. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required.
Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

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Job Title: Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger District Internships

Dates: Summer/Fall 2013

Application Deadline: April 24, 2013

Internship Includes: 

  • Free barracks style housing on the Mammoth Ranger District
  • A stipend of $33.55 per day worked is provided

Work Schedule: 40 Hours/Week. Work schedule TBD. Holiday and weekend work required.

General Duties: 

  • Assist with visitor information, interpretive programs, and resource protection
  • Assist and educate the visiting public on local and regional information, history, and activities
  • Perform wildlife management, black bear education, safety, and food storage compliance
  • Wilderness patrol on backcountry trails
  • Assist Recreation officer in the recreation program
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications – Internship Requirements:

  • 18 years or older
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Ability to hike on varied terrain at high elevations
  • Outgoing and intrepid enthusiasm when communicating with forest visitors
  • Interest or education in natural sciences and/or resource or recreation management or related field is strongly desired
  • Desire to be an integral member of the Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger Districts team and represent the USDA Forest Service
  • Ability to successfully perform duties with little or no direct supervision, often in remote environments.
  • Maintain records of duties and results

To Apply: By April 24th, Email résumé, cover letter, and a list of three references to (Please, no phone inquiries):

Lawson Reif

Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center Manager

lreif@fs.fed.us

Office: 760-924-5516

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Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. Nature Vision (NV) serves over 44,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence. 

Internship description

Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided. Most of programs will be in Redmond area.
  • Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
  • Office projects as needed by staff

Start Date: 6/17/13, negotiable depending on school needs

End Date: 8/30/13 or earlier depending on school needs

Hours: 15-30 a week, unpaid

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Working on bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students. Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.
  • Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org

Nature Vision

Brightwater Center

22509 State Route 9 Southeast

Woodinville, WA 98072

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The Soundwatch Boater Education Program is seeking interns to assist with the successful and internationally acclaimed education and monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to killer whales and other marine wildlife in the Haro Strait region of Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. Soundwatch needs assistants to help conduct seasonal vessel patrols to educate boaters on regional guidelines and regulations and to collect data while monitoring vessel activities around whales. 

   
Internship based in Friday Harbor, WA, approximately 35-40 hours per week, May-October, variety of tasks both in an office setting and in the field on the patrol boat and/or shore based whale watch areas.
  • REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years, be physically fit (able to lift 40 lbs), able to swim, and not easily susceptible to seasickness. Be prepared to spend time aboard a small (20 ft.) vessel in unpredictable weather and sea conditions. Interns will need a valid passport or US enhanced driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification. A state boater license/or equivalent safe boating card, not required but is a bonus.
  • HOW TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references. Be sure to include what dates you can start/end.
Applications accepted until April 1st, 2013. Decisions will be made by mid-April.
 
 
  • Please send application materials to:
 
Eric Eisenhardt
Soundwatch Coordinator
P.O. Box 945
Friday Harbor, Washington 98250
                                                                                        
Or email (preferred) to: soundwatch@whalemuseum.org

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Spring/Summer Internships Available with Pacific NorthWest Economic Region

Work closely with public and private sector leaders to help develop regional solutions to shared challenges. The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is seeking qualified students and recent graduates interested in working in a small, non-profit organization involved in Canada-US relations and public/private sector cooperation.

PNWER is a statutory, public/private partnership composed of legislators, governments, and businesses in the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, and the Western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Yukon. PNWER promotes greater regional cooperation by governments and business to enhance the region’s global competitiveness, while striving to maintain or improve its environment.

Interns must be willing to work at a variety of activities, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Interns will have the opportunity to interface with regional legislators and industry leaders while gaining experience in a small office setting.

For spring/summer, we are seeking “Working Group and Event Support” interns to help in the development of the PNWER 23rd Annual Summit. Over 600 regional business leaders, legislators and key decision makers attend the Annual Summit each July. During the Annual Summit, PNWER working groups meet to explore shared challenges in the region, and to develop an action plan for tackling these challenges in the coming year.

This internship will give students the opportunity to work with public and private sector leaders examining policy on a variety of regional topics ranging from transportation to environment to trade and economic development, while learning the logistics of organizing a large conference with a wide variety of attendees. This internship is focused primarily in the planning of working group session agendas, developing a session by recruiting subject matter experts, and working closely with the public and private sector working group co-chairs.

This intern will assist with event logistics including:

  • Assist in the coordination and support of PNWER’s working groups, including arranging conference calls, note-taking and agenda development
  • Manage correspondence with event attendees, sponsors and board members, such as producing and editing invitations, acknowledgment letters and follow-up letters 
  • Design promotional materials, assemble packets and programs
  • Prepare collateral materials for events
  • Track current and potential sponsors using database website Salesforce.com
  • Manage event registrations, tracking invoicing and receipt of payment
  • Develop content for bi-weekly PNWER newsletter • Maintain and develop PNWER website
  • Assist in Other Projects as necessary

Internships are unpaid, and require a commitment of 10-20 hours per-week. We are seeking qualified, enthusiastic people looking to start the second week of March. Internships generally last 10 weeks, but we are especially interested in bringing people in now that would be willing to stay through our Annual Summit, taking place July 14-19 in Anchorage, Alaska.

For additional information on PNWER and PNWER working groups, please visit www.pnwer.org