[lecture series] Topics in Sustainable Fisheries

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This Week:

Whales, science, and scientific whaling in the International Court of Justice

 
Week two of the 2015 Bevan Series in Sustainable Fisheries takes place this Thursday at 4:30 in FSH 102. This week’s speaker is Marc Mangel, Distinguished Research Professor of Mathematical Biology and Director of the Center for Stock Assessment Research at UC Santa Cruz. There will be a reception in the FSH lobby immediately following the seminar.
 
Schedule, abstracts, and speaker biographies can be found here.
Live webcast and 2015 seminar videos can be found here.

More information: http://depts.washington.edu/donbevan/

[internship] Summer Transportation Internship Program

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NHTSA’s Region 10 Office in Seattle, Washington, is offering multiple
paid summer internships positions this year. The focus of each public
health related internship will be variable, involving bicycle and
pedestrian traffic safety, a program evaluation of the Federal
Bike-To-Work Challenge, or another highway safety focus area of mutual
interest agreed upon between NHTSA and each intern. Graduate and
undergraduate students should complete the brief application found
here:  http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.cfm

The 2015 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
(STIPDG) Program will run from June 8, 2015 to August 14, 2015.
Applications are still being accepted, but only through January 16,
2015. Apply now and don’t miss out.

More information about NHTSA’s Regional Office efforts can be found
here: http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Highway+Safety+Grant+Programs

*Job* Solar Sales Rockstar with SolTerra Systems

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*Job* Solar Sales Rockstar with SolTerra Systems

cepmakinithappen:

SolTerra Systems is a progressive, growing, youthful, disruptive, detail oriented, adventurous group of talented individuals who want to be involved in the most sustainable, livable, and innovative buildings in the world. We are a design + build firm with a growing portfolio of some of the most innovative and forward thinking solar solutions in the PNW.

And we’re looking for a Salesperson with a solid real world understanding and an incredible ‘can-do’ attitude. Someone who wants to put their own mark on the world, and tell their story with us.

What will you be doing?

-Effectively take leads throughout entire sales process
-Help generate leads (i.e. networking events, trade shows, etc)
-Represent SolTerra at industry events
-Assist in developing and identifying growth opportunities
-Work amongst an incredible team
-Be a part of real change and innovation
-Make your mark on Seattle!

*Internship* Events & Community Outreach Intern with Sound Transit

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*Internship* Events & Community Outreach Intern with Sound Transit

cepmakinithappen:

This position will support the work of the Events & Customer Outreach team in the Marketing & Creative Services division. The Events & Customer Outreach Intern will assist with planning and scheduling outreach events, track information and reports on events, manage data generated, draft and disseminate follow-up surveys as needed. The Intern will also participate as a member of the outreach team in staffing events and direct customer outreach efforts, including the use of the mobile Customer Service Terminal and Undriver Licensing Station, and interact with the general public, answering transit-related questions and helping with trip-planning.

Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship

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many environmental studies majors have an interest in ‘environmental entrepreneurship’. The Buerk Center is a great resource to pursue this interest with the ‘Environmental Innovation Challenge’ and a new Entrepreneurship minor intended for non-business students. Find out more below. – joe

Join us this Friday for lunch!  All majors welcome!

Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship – Open House

Friday, Jan 9, 12:30-1:20

Dempsey 211 – RSVP Here

 Curious about the startup scene? Looking for the skills and experience you need to take your idea to the next level?  Join us this Friday at the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship!

Some of the things we’ll talk about include:

You bring your curiosity – we’ll bring lunch!  J

RSVP HERE

*Job* Shared Use Mobility Specialist with UW Transportation

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*Job* Shared Use Mobility Specialist with UW Transportation

cepmakinithappen:

University of Washington Transportation Services has an outstanding opening for a Shared Use Mobility Specialist in the Commute Options Team.
 
Commute Options is responsible for transportation demand management for the University of Washington. The core duty of the Shared Use Mobility Specialist is to provide overall stewardship of the programs, products, and promotions that encourage use of carpooling, vanpooling, carsharing and other forms of shared use mobility on campus.
 
To apply, go to http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/index.html and click “Start your job search »” in the purple band towards the top of the page. The requisition number (“Req #”) is 113309.
 
You must submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. To ensure consideration, apply no later than 1/12/14.

Online tool lets Washington residents calculate carbon tax impacts | UW Today

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Online tool lets Washington residents calculate carbon tax impacts | UW Today

University of Washington computer scientists have partnered with members of theCarbon Washington grassroots campaign to create an online tool that lets residents calculate how a state carbon tax swap proposed by the organization would impact them financially.

The calculator offers information users can’t find elsewhere and is meant to be a neutral, unbiased tool.

*Job* Development Director with Bike Works

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*Job* Development Director with Bike Works

cepmakinithappen:

The Development Director, in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, is responsible for meeting or exceeding the organization’s annual fundraising goals. This position provides direction and establishes priorities for a variety of areas within development including the annual campaign, major gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, and agency marketing and communications. The Development Director is also key member of Bike Works Leadership Team providing direction around strategic development and organizational culture.

[course]: Education for Sustainability

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interested in environmental education? There are still spaces available in the sustainability-oriented ‘inner pipeline seminar’. These seminars involve teaching around a variety of subjects, so remember that only the ‘K’ section is relevant to sustainability education for winter 2015! – joe

Education For Sustainability

Education for Sustainability

EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

·         Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20

·         Location: DEN 313

·         Class Start Date:  01/12

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

Education For Sustainability

Education for Sustainability

EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

·         Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20

·         Location: DEN 313

·         Class Start Date:  01/12

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

*Job* Research Assistant with UW/Sound Transit

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*Job* Research Assistant with UW/Sound Transit

cepmakinithappen:

This is a request for applications from students interested in an
Research Assistantship for Winter 2015 and Spring 2015 quarters.  We are working with Sound Transit to help them understand the value of
BIM-based asset data in their operations.  (See project description
attached).   For this project, we are looking for students with:

– Strong written and spoken English  (Interviews will be the primary
research method)
– Strong organizational skills  (the analysis include work process diagrams)
– Self-directed and motivated to learn in this area
– An interest in BIM technologies and work processes
– Having an understanding of transportation systems and operations a
plus, but not required
– Having an understanding of COBie and BIM a plus, but not required
– Experience with contract language a plus, but not required
– We are seeking students who are interested in doing a thesis or paper
on the topic (see MS thesis by Andrew Marsters as an example).
– Masters/Ph.D. candidates preferred, would consider exceptional
undergraduate candidates

Application Process:

1) Submit statement of interest and resume to Prof. Carrie Sturts
Dossick (cdossick@uw.edu <mailto:cdossick@uw.edu>) with subject line “ST RAship Application”

2) Sign up for interview slot via Office Hours
<https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UURYQUJ3eXk0Yll6fGRlZmF1bHR8MTFmMWFlYjAxOWVhN2FkMGU3NTIwOWZhM2Y3M2Q3MjM> for
Wen 12/10 or Monday 12/15.  NOTE: Check your calendar TIME ZONE.

See Link for more information.