Environmental Science Workshop Presenter Needed

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City University in downtown Seattle is hosting an iUrbanTeen summit on March 22nd for under-represented teens. The organizer is looking for someone who can do a workshop for the teens on Environmental Science. The workshop is about an hour long, with hands-on activities. Anyone who has a passion in sparking the interest of teens in the field of Environmental Science would be a great fit. 

“The iUrban Teen Summit is an all-day immersive event exposing the world of technology to underrepresented teens ages 13 to 18. The Summit starts off with several quick and inspiring messages from speakers, setting the stage for the rest of the day. At the heart of the event are workshops lead by professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related fields. The vision of the Summit is to motivate the teens to finish high school, to further their education and to pursue a STEM related career. We look not only for presenters who are knowledgeable in their fields and engaging. Your workshop will be your unique mix of background, presentation (25%), and an engaging hands-on activity (75%), the age group is 13 to 18 with short attention spans.”

For more information, click here

If interested, please contact Dr. Kelly Flores (kflores@cityu.edu)

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Gilman Scholarship Workshop

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Are you planning to study abroad during the spring of 2014 or later? Are you a Federal Pell Grant recipient? Do you want help covering the costs of your study abroad program? Every year, the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is awarded to hundreds of undergraduate students who want to study abroad but have limited financial means. You could be one of those students – all you have to do is apply. To learn more, come to the Gilman Scholarship Workshop!

At the workshop, you will:
  •  read and analyze sample essays
  • begin working on your own application
  • learn money-saving travel tricks
  • talk to a past recipient about her experience
Date: Wednesday, June 6th

Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Place: Mary Gates Hall (MGH) 171

The workshop will be led by Celia Gurney, a UW junior who who received the Gilman Scholarship for her study abroad in Brazil (here she is under a waterfall near the Amazon River!!)

For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, visit http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

The application deadline for the scholarship is October 1st, 2013

[workshop]: Interviewing for Environmental Careers

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[workshop]: Interviewing for Environmental Careers

Career Skills Workshop: Interviewing for Environmental Careers When: Wednesday, May 8; 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: PoE Commons, Wallace Hall 012 What: A career skills workshop hosted by PoE, The PoE Alumni…

Short bios for several of the alumni volunteers have been updated. Follow the link above to RSVP for this workshop.

[workshop]: Interviewing for Environmental Careers

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Career Skills Workshop: Interviewing for Environmental Careers

When: Wednesday, May 8; 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: PoE Commons, Wallace Hall 012

What: A career skills workshop hosted by PoE, The PoE Alumni Board and the UW Career center focused on best practices before, during and after job interviews. Start with a presentation facilitated by a career counselor from the UW Career Center with a panel of PoE alumni. Split off into small groups facilitated by PoE alumni familiar with your program and the job market for environmental professionals. In small groups, practice answering common interview questions to get immediate feedback. All that, and we’ll feed you pizza!

<– Follow this link to RSVP (Deadline: May 3) –>

Follow the break for information about the volunteers

[will update as bio information comes in]

Katie Moxley

Katie Moxley graduated from PoE in 2002, along with a B.S. in Geological Sciences.  Following professional experience in environmental consulting, and new business start-up, she then received an M.P.A. from the Evans School of Public Affairs in 2006, with an emphasis in environmental policy.  Katie now works as a Geologist and Project Manager for Boeing’s Environmental Remediation organization.

Robb Schmitt

Rob is a PoE alumni (graduated 2009) whose career has progressed into graduate education since finishing the program.  He is currently pursuing a MS degree in Environmental Science (UW College of the Environment) and an MBA (Foster School of Business), with the intention of pursuing a career in sustainability strategy consulting post graduate school.  Feel free to ask him about opportunities in grad school, as well as any business-related field for your career post-graduation!

Lindsay Lawrence

Shortly after graduating SAAS in 1993, Lindsay Lawrence traveled and lived in Curitiba, Brazil.  While there he worked with World Vision creating after school programs for street kids.  When he returned to Seattle, he continued his work with kids and coached rowing and windsurfing at Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center.  While working at Mt. Baker, he pursued a two year technical degree from North Seattle Community College in marine carpentry and boat building.  While coaching 40 rowers a year for over seven years, he took the team to the regional and national championships.  In 2002, Lindsay was offered the West Coast Sales and Repair Manager Position by Resolute Racing Shells an internationally recognized elite rowing shell manufacture. While working fulltime, he went back to school at the University of Washington receiving a BA degree from the Program on the Environment in resource management, graduating in 2006.  In 2010, he started Metamorphic Gear an upcycled bag and accessories manufacture located in Seattle.  Metamorphic Gear utilizes old sail, truck tarpaulin and climbing rope and morphs it into new products that he calls eco-stealth. 

Morgan Hoenig

Morgan graduated from PoE in Spring 2011. During her time at UW, she interned as the Environmental Affairs Coordinator for the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Her Capstone project with the City of Seattle focused on policy analysis related to use of the Triple Bottom Line in municipal decision making. Morgan now works for a local consulting firm, Ross Strategic, focusing on environmental and public health issues, and working for both public and private sector clients.

Duncan Clauson

Duncan graduated from the Program on the Environment Cum Laude with Distinction in the Spring of 2011. In March 2013 Duncan received his Master’s in Public Administration. His experience includes: Board of Directors Board Fellow at EarthCorps, Communication and Outreach at Seattle Public Utilities, Community Outreach and Education at King County Wastewater Treatment Division, and Junior Resource Conservation Manager at Cascade Power Group. As a recent graduate seeking a career in environmental policy and management, Duncan is currently putting to use his interview and career seeking skills.

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Come to Your Senses! Foundations for Ecological Literacy
A Summer Workshop Series

In six 3-hour sessions, Foundations for Ecology Literacy workshops will provide you with a unique set of tools for observing, understanding, and interacting with the natural world. 

For more information and registration, check out: 
Six 3-hour sessions will cover:

  • Perception, Observation, Awareness (The foundation skills for pattern recognition)
  • Animate Earth/Gaia Theory (Witnessing all around us how we fit into the long story of our planet’s habitability)
  • Naturalist Knowledge and Tracking (The structure of ecological relationships in our surroundings)
  • Bird Language and other messengers (Birds extend our awareness beyond our senses if we know how to watch and listen)
  • Oral Story and Mythtelling (Story is the way we communicate: learn how ecological literacy forms our ability to perceive the stories of which we are a part)
  • Designer’s Mind and Livelihood (A designer’s mind is critical for moving from from consumer to citizen, job to livelihood, house to home, individual to community.) 
You can find an event page on Facebook by clicking the link below. Please consider sharing to help spread the word! 

https://www.facebook.com/joanna.wright.9279?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/310400849088363/?fref=ts

Please share with anyone you know who might be interested. This series could particularly benefit graduating high school seniors, college students, young adults, parents or parents-to-be, educators/mentors, or professionals who find their careers leave little time to slow down and observe. 
Contact Robert Mellinger at (206) 486-5097 or robertmellinger@gmail.com if you have any questions.

[workshop]: Networking for Environmental Careers

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Hello Environmental Studies Majors and Minors,

The PoE alumni board is hosting a career skills workshop for autumn quarter, and you’re invited:

What
Networking for Environmental Careers
Do you understand the importance of building a career network, but you aren’t sure where to start? Are you interested in exploring environmental career (particularly following a major or minor in environmental studies) options? At this short workshop you will:
* Learn about the importance of networking as well as the best approach to take through a workshop led by an adviser from the UW career center
* Practice networking with PoE alumni from a variety of career fields and graduate programs
* Get resources for environmentally-oriented networking events around the UW and the Seattle area
* Eat a light meal and have open time to network with alumni and students from PoE

When
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
5:30 ~ 7:30 pm
PoE Commons, Wallace Hall Suite 012

Charge
no charge – this is free to any UW student!
RSVP
Questions?
contact:

Joe Kobayashi

Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Program on the Environment
University of Washington
Wallace Hall 012 [map]
E: jkob@uw.edu T: 206.616.2461
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[event] – Student Tax Workshops

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Tax 101 workshops for U.S Resident Students
Date: April 9, 2012
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Odegaard 220
Cost: FREE
You’ve received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the
information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to
help students understand the 1098T tax form, the American Opportunity and Lifetime
Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes.

Tax 101 for Graduate and Professional Students
DATE: April 10, 2012
Session 1: 12pm – 1pm
Session 2: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Odegaard 220
Cost: Free

Representatives from Student Fiscal Services and the Law School’s Federal Tax Clinic will discuss rules mandated by the IRS to report all scholarships, fellowships, grants, prizes, awards, and stipend money on the 1098T form. The class will focus mainly on U.S. Resident students and International students filing as residents for tax purposes. The workshop is tailored for graduate and professional students

Student Taxes for International Students:
Date: April 11, 2012
Session 1: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
 Session 2: 3pm – 4pm
Location: Odegaard 220
Cost: Free
This session will focus on helping students understand the 1042S forms sent out by the UW Student Fiscal Services Office, and will also cover international student tax-related issues. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars.

[Workshop]: Preparing for Grad School Applications

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Thinking about applying for grad school? The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards has you covered!


Preparing for Grad School Applications Workshop Series

Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? Make the application process less stressful–get a head start on your application materials now. OMSFA is offering a series of workshops to help you prepare four of the critical pieces of your application process: finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation. Please RSVP to attend any or all sessions of interest:

For more information, please visit exp.washington.edu/scholarships, or contact scholarq@uw.edu with questions.