The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) and the University of Washington request applications for students in the Mathematical Sciences for a summer internship at the NWFSC. Interns will spend summer (~16 June – 15 September) working on a research project that integrates mathematics with the science that informs fishery managers. A stipend of $6,300 will be provided from the Usha and S. Rao Varanasi SAFS Faculty Endowment for Student Support, the NWFSC, and the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS). The successful applicant will also be provided with office space at the NWFSC or SAFS and a NWFSC mentor.

Although any projects related to sustainable management of west coast fish resources would be considered, the following projects are already available and mentors identified, which each of these projects looking for two or more interns this year:

1. Combining survey data to quantify spatiotemporal variation in fish populations across the Northeast Pacific Ocean.
   • Mentors: Eric Ward (NWFSC), Kelli Johnson (NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology), Kiva Oken (NWFSC), Chantel Wetzel (NWFSC), Sean Anderson (Fisheries and Oceans Canada), Lewis Barnett (Alaska Fisheries Science Center).
2. Development of machine- and deep-learning models for processing remote-sensing data.
   • Mentor: Eli Holmes (NWFSC).

For more information on these projects contact the primary NWFSC mentors (Eric Ward: eric.ward@noaa.gov; Eli Holmes: eli.holmes@noaa.gov)

Projects are described in greater detail through this pdf announcement: 2025 Varanasi Fellowship Advertisement

The SAFS values the strengths and professional experience that students, faculty, and staff bring to our community. We are committed to providing an excellent education to all of our students, regardless of their race, gender, class, nationality, physical ability, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We are proud of the different roles that our students, staff, and faculty play in the community of the School and the College of the Environment. We also recognize that science is richer, and the SAFS community is more vibrant when a diverse group of people participate in research. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our department’s diversity through their life experiences, scholarship, and/or service to the institution. Women, people with culturally diverse backgrounds, people from communities historically excluded from STEM, first generation students, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply and will receive equal opportunity.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a currently enrolled UW (Seattle or Tacoma campus) undergraduate student graduating in Spring 2025 or after

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this internship, submit your application to this form https://forms.gle/fFAvrvxT3MGEF8nt9 by March 15, 2025.

• Application Materials (in one pdf). Save as “LastnameFirstname_MML2025.pdf” (where Lastname and Firstname are your name)
• Recent Resumé
• Unofficial UW Transcript
• Letter of Interest (maximum of four pages) – include the name of the project that most interests you and why; tell us about yourself and your research interests; explain how the internship will further your studies and career; include other information the selection committee should be aware of, such as what it means to you to have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

March 15, 2025

DECISIONS

Award notifications will be made by April 25, 2025

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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