Wild Fish For All Scholarship

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Academic Scholarship for BIPOC in Fisheries Conservation

The Native Fish Society believes that supporting diverse voices builds a groundswell for the revival of abundant wild fish in the Pacific Northwest. To elevate these diverse voices and breakdown barriers to racial and gender diversity in Fisheries Conservation, we created the Wild Fish For All scholarship.

What:

One student will be selected each year as our Wild Fish For All Scholar. We will provide the winner with a $1,000 scholarship to put toward college tuition, fees, housing, and books. The top five applicants will also receive a one-year membership to the Native Fish Society.

Eligibility:
  • Identify as BIPOC, BIPOC women strongly encouraged to apply
  • Passionate about reviving abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities in the Pacific Northwest
  • Enrollment in a fisheries conservation program or demonstrable academic focus on fisheries science, conservation, or policy.
    • If you’re not sure you qualify please contact us at info@nativefishsociety.org
How to Apply:
  • Send a 500-word essay on the following question: Why do wild, native fish matter to you, your homewaters, and your region?
    • Don’t worry about the exact word count; just aim for around 500 words.
  • Send one letter of recommendation from a staff member in your academic department.
  • Email these items to info@nativefishsociety.org
Deadline:

November 15, 2021

New Funding Opportunities for CoEnv Undergrads

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Hello College of the Environment Undergraduates- we hope your quarter is off to a great start!

We are pleased to announce two new funds available to all undergrads in the College. We invite you to apply now for these funds, and the ongoing Travel Fund as well.

The College of the Environment Undergraduate Bethel Student Support Fund supports work at the interface of academics and inclusion, for credit-bearing experiences on- or off-campus like capstone, senior thesis and research, which further diversity, equity and inclusion within the College, by helping to support expenses for course fees, travel, supplies, materials and equipment associated with such experiences.

  • Every undergrad student in the College is eligible for the Bethel Student Support Fund award
    • Note that you may receive just one Bethel award per degree so that we can spread the wealth around the College.
  • We are happy to announce that maximum award amounts have been set at $500
  • We anticipate being able to support up to 5 students this academic year.
  • Not planning on completing an experience in the next 6 months?  No worries- the Bethel Student Support Fund has another application cycle in Spring of 2022.

For details, application requirements, tips for successful proposals, and the application please visit: https://environment.uw.edu/students/student-resources/scholarships-funding/undergraduate-scholarships-funding/bethel-family-endowed-student-support-fund/

The College of the Environment Undergraduate Student Immersive Learning Fund supports students in credit-bearing experiences that further their careers, help in making connections to networking opportunities afforded by on- or off-campus research, capstone and senior thesis experiences, and by helping to support expenses for travel, supplies, materials and equipment associated with such experiences.

  • Every undergrad student in the College is eligible for an Immersive Learning Fund award
    • Note that you may receive just one Immersive Learning award per degree so that we can spread the wealth around the College.
  • We are happy to announce that maximum award amounts have been set at $500.
  • We anticipate being able to support 10 students this academic year.
  • Not planning on completing an experience in the next 6 months?  No worries- the Immersive Learning Fund has another application cycle in Spring of 2022.

For details, application requirements, tips for successful proposals, and the application please visit: https://environment.uw.edu/students/student-resources/scholarships-funding/undergraduate-scholarships-funding/immersive-learning-fund/

We are also accepting applications for the Travel and Meeting Fund. Awards can support conference registration fees for online conferences (registration fees only) OR meeting and travel expenses to in-person conferences (up to $750 for travel in North America or $1,000 for international travel). Proposed conference participation should be scheduled for late fall quarter 2021 or winter quarter 2022. Undergrads may only receive funding for travel once per degree, but applications for participation in virtual meetings (online meeting registration only) will be considered more than once.

Autumn 2021 Submission Deadline for all applications:

Friday, October 29, 2021 at 12pm noon Pacific Time

 Questions? Contact coenvaa@uw.edu

Goldwater Scholarship available to sophomores & juniors planning for research careers in STEM: apply now!

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GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: apply now for UW nomination

The UW application for students interested in seeking nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship is now available! Brief details are included here, and further information and application instructions are at https://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/goldwater.

Sophomores and juniors (based on graduation date), including transfer students, in STEM fields engaged in research and planning for research careers should consider applying!

GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:

The BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP is designed to attract outstanding students into research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year.

UW DEADLINE to apply for nomination: November 9, 2021

 UW INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attend an information session to learn more about eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program, information about the campus application and nomination process, and assistance students will receive if selected as campus nominees..

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for nomination, a student must:

  • Be a full-time* matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education during the 2021-2022 academic year.
    • * COVID-19 UPDATE: Because of COVID-19, some students may not be enrolled full-time during the 2021-2022 academic year. For this year, you can be eligible to apply even if not full-time enrolled. The assumption will be made that all students will be enrolled full-time during the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering (view a list of eligible fields at https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/eligibility/)
  • Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
  • Be a U.S. citizen; a U.S. national; or a permanent resident.
  • UW is able to nominate up to 5 students to compete for this national award, including at least one community college transfer student!
    • UW NOMINATION NOTE: To be competitive for nomination at UW, students are recommended to have some prior research experience and a minimum GPA of 3.5.

 Students are welcome to email me with questions/concerns, and online advising appointments are also available to schedule at https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/advising/.

Federal term position for remote research station in southeast Alaska

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(good position for new grads) [MB advising: see link at bottom of post to full job posting and application details (will expire when position is filled). Some job post details provided here for career exploration purposes.]

Summary

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Auke Bay Laboratories (ABL) with one vacancy located in Juneau, AK.

Responsibilities

As a Biological Science Technician, you will perform the following duties:

  • Assist with daily scientific operations in the laboratory, in the field, and on small motorized boats such as mariculture and fish aquaculture husbandry duties, collection of daily environmental data, monitoring and collection of fish and fish-related data at weirs and hatcheries.
  • Assist with data entry into data bases, analysis using statistical software packages, and development of annual permit reports.
  • Provide technical and logistical support of scientific projects related to fisheries and aquaculture research.

…

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.  This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy

EDUCATION:   There is no positive education requirement for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  This experience need not have been in the federal government.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To qualify at the ZT-2 or GS-05:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZT-1 or GS-04 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

  • Participating in laboratory, at-sea, or field operations focused on fisheries and/or aquaculture; and
  • Aiding in data collection, analysis, or entry.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: The successful completion of a full course of study of at least 12 months in a school for clinical laboratory technicians.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience as described above.

Note: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours or 2 full years of academic study) of a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree is credible toward meeting the specialized experience requirements.

full position description/application (will expire when position is filled)

Indigenous Futures in the Era of Climate Change

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Indigenous Futures in the Era of Climate Change
Oct 11, 2021 05:00 PM
Online via zoom
Celebrating and honoring Indigenous voices on Indigenous Peoples Day!

We are honored and excited to be hosting “Indigenous Futures in the Era of Climate Change.” This virtual event panel will highlight amazing Indigenous community leaders who continue to use their platforms, voices, and experiences to uplift Indigenous voices, ways of knowing, and people.

Panelists include: Lydia Jennings, PhD (Pascua Yaqui/Wixárika), Sandy Grande, PhD (Quechua), Emil’ Keme, PhD (K’iche’ Maya Nation), Samara Almonte (P’urhepecha descendant), & Danielle Parada, PhD (Afro-Lenca- Canton El Brazo).
Moderator: Jessica Hernandez, PhD (Maya Ch’orti’/Binnizá)

Event Sponsors: International Mayan League, Braided Seeds, and TNC WA.

Register

UWROV Team Announcement/EVENT FRIDAY

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My name is Leah Davis, and I would like to introduce the Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles Team or UWROV. We are an oceanography and engineering RSO which designs, builds, markets, and competes with underwater robots (ROVs) in the international Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) competition! Our ROVs are built to meet the yearly MATE competition theme, which simulates real-life challenges in marine science and technology.

If you’d like to learn more about UWROV and how you could get involved we have a number of upcoming events.

We’re hosting a live Q&A with Nautilus Live on Friday, Sept. 24th from 2-3 PM PST in HUB 214. The Nautilus Live explorers will be discussing the ROVs they use and exciting discoveries from the deep sea.

We are also hosting a relay race on Monday, September 27th from 2-4 PM PST on the Quad. Snacks will be provided for all participants and a prize will be given to the fastest participant.

If you find these events interesting then check out the additional information on Huskylink!
Huskylink for Nautilus Live: https://huskylink.washington.edu/event/7290973
Huskylink for the Relay Race: https://huskylink.washington.edu/event/7290983

For more information about our club and the application, check out our website https://uwrov.org/#Recruitment.

Sincerely,
Leah Davis 
UWROV Business Lead
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles Team at the UW
MATE International ROV Competition Team
Contact us at:   uwrov@uw.edu    uwrov.org

[Registration OPEN] NOAA Student-Career Panel Workshop on October 7

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
About the workshop: This workshop will provide information, tools, and methods to navigate career paths into the NOAA workforce. This workshop will include a demonstration on the USAjobs website. This is an opportunity to hear from current employees on how they navigated their academic journey into a professional career at NOAA.  Overall, this workshop serves as a mentoring space for students — our speakers are ready to assist in planning for and finding NOAA-career opportunities!
We will be recording the event so the recording will be available for those who register in case you cannot attend the live session.

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8450668667749941520

more details from the registration RSVP:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. Our mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.

Our keynote speaker for the workshop is Mr. José M. Garcia, Jr. with the National Weather Service; we also have (8) panel speakers representing six different line offices within NOAA.

This workshop will provide information, tools, and methods to navigate career paths into the NOAA workforce. This workshop will include a demonstration on the USAjobs website. This is an opportunity to hear from current employees on how they navigated their academic journey into a professional career at NOAA. Overall, this workshop serves as a mentoring space for students — our speakers are ready to assist you in planning for and finding NOAA-career opportunities!

We will be recording the event so the recording will be available for those who register in case you cannot attend the live session.

Sponsor: Latinos@NOAA Employee Resource Group and NOAA Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights

Accessibility: Closed Captioning/Sign Interpreter available upon request; please send your requests in no later than September 20, 2021 via email to info.latinos@noaa.gov

The NOAA Office of Education 2022 undergraduate scholarship application is now open — apply today!

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full scholarship details/application

“The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

Hollings Alumni report that the experience influenced their academic and career paths, expanded their professional networks and improved their skills for working in NOAA mission fields. 100% of Hollings Scholars surveyed said that they would recommend this opportunity to other students.”

Shellfish Restoration Hatchery Technician (Washington Conservation Corps – WCC – Individual Placement)

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[MB advising: see link at bottom of post to full job posting and application details (will expire when position is filled). Job posting details provided here for career exploration purposes.]

Position summary

In 2014, Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) established the “Kenneth K. Chew Center for Shellfish Research and Restoration,” a facility dedicated to research and restoration of native and other marine species. The facility is housed at NOAA’s Manchester Research Station on the Kitsap Peninsula and operated by PSRF. Our near-term collaborative research goals are to:

  • Develop specific protocols that maintain genetic variability and integrity for Olympia oyster seed production for statewide restoration activities. This includes developing new methods to assess the possibility of local adaptation of stocks.
  • Expand and optimize the production of pinto abalone to rebuild breeding populations in the San Juan Islands.
  • Propagate bull kelp for kelp enhancements and research to develop viable restoration methods for recovering canopy habitat at ecologically significant scales in Puget Sound.
  • Propagate sugar kelp to support research on the potential role of seaweeds to improve seawater conditions for sensitive calcifying species and to supply commercial kelp farms.
  • Engage in collaborative research to develop novel restoration processes for other marine organisms in Puget Sound, including rock scallops (Crassadoma giganteus), geoduck clams (Panopea generosa), other bivalves, other gastropods, echinoderms and macroalgae.
  • Assess the effects of high pCO2 on larvae and seed of oysters (Olympia and Pacific – Crassostrea gigas)), other bivalves and other marine organisms.
  • Develop monitoring capacity for use in predicting changes in carbonate seawater chemistry as it impacts hatchery and laboratory operations.
  • Conduct genetic analysis to assess the effectiveness of seed production protocols in producing restoration-grade seed that matches the wild populations.
  • Maintain hatchery health and develop standard operating procedures to assure that seed destined for restoration outplanting is disease-free.
  • Research physiological components related to reproduction in Olympia and Pacific oysters.

The Shellfish Restoration Hatchery Technician will assist with all aspects of hatchery production and research on a diversity of species including Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida), pinto abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana), and kelp (various species) including animal husbandry, microalgae culture, field projects, data collection and management, and facilities maintenance. The technician reports to the Hatchery Director.

Position responsibilities

  • Provide support for animal husbandry and kelp propagation
  • Provide daily maintenance of Olympia oyster and pinto abalone broodstock, larval, post-set and seed culture systems
  • Assist with induced spawns of multiple species
  • Assist with bull kelp propagation for use in enhancement trials
  • Keep accurate records of larval, post-set and seed growth, survival, and culture conditions
  • Assist with all aspects of microalgae culture including monitoring cultures, sterile transfers and media preparation.
  • Maintain facilities and operational systems
  • Regularly clean/repair/replace all components of water treatment system (filters, pumps, heaters, heat exchangers) and plumbing
  • Assist in construction of components of animal, microalgae and macroalgal culture systems
  • Maintain all equipment in good working condition
  • Assist researchers with data collection and management
  • Provide support for fieldwork Qualifications
  • Applicants must be between the age of 18-25 on their first day of service (age restrictions are based on legislative mandate, and do not apply to those who have served or are serving in the military or those with a mental or sensory disability).
  • Per legislative mandate, priority will be given to Washington state residents.
  • Applicants must be eligible for AmeriCorps, and able to submit documentation of one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien. Learn more about AmeriCorps eligibility on the WCC website.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science or related field is desired. Applicants should have a strong interest in local marine ecosystems, environmental restoration and conservation, shellfish biology, sustainable aquaculture, and natural resources. This position requires occasional weekend and late-night shifts.

Schedule

This is an 11-month AmeriCorps position starting October 4, 2021, and ending September 9, 2022. Members are expected to serve 40 hours over four or five days each week.

WCC AmeriCorps member benefits

Members will receive a biweekly living stipend based on current and projected Washington state minimum wage, in addition to the AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,345) upon successful completion of term. Basic health insurance and qualified loan forbearance is available. In addition, all WCC members gather twice a year for professionally-taught, career-transferable trainings. Read more about training opportunities and a full list of benefits on the WCC website.

Application process

  1. Submit online application accessible on WCC website (select this IP position on application).
  2. Email a resume (or CV), cover letter and three references to Ryan Crim at ryan@restorationfund.org by July 26, 2021, to be included in initial review.

About WCC and AmeriCorps

Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program that creates future leaders through community involvement and mentorship. The program supports more than 350 members and experienced staff statewide who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters. Learn more on the WCC website.

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

Full position details/application (expires July 26, 2021)

Biology Department elective courses (out of major electives)

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[MB advising: These courses do not meet any major or minor requirements for Marine Biology, but could be taken for electives or area of knowledge requirements.]

These courses are open AUT21 with only BIOL 180 as the pre-req but you will need an Add Code.

ADD CODE Information for each course is provided below.

BIOL 406 Conservation of Large Vertebrates (3) NW Briana Abrahms
Conservation of highly mobile megafauna across terrestrial and marine systems. Threats unique to large vertebrate species. Established and emerging scientific, management, and technological frameworks for their conservation. Topics include trophy hunting; challenges for migratory species; human-wildlife conflict; impacts of climate change on highly mobile species as well as emerging solutions. Prerequisite: BIOL 180.

EMAIL ABRAHMS@UW.EDU FOR ADD CODE

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BIOL 180 IS THE ONLY PREREQ NEEDED.

WRITE TO ABRAHMS@UW.EDU FOR

ADD CODE TO GET AROUND PREREQS
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BIOL 442 Mushrooms and Related Fungi (5) NW J. AMMIRATI
General biology, ecology, and classification of mushrooms, polypores, puffballs, and other related basidiomycetes. Emphasis on Pacific Northwest species. Prerequisite: BIOL 180.

EMAIL bioladv@uw.edu FOR ADD CODE

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BIOL 476 Conservation Biology (4) NW Berry Brosi he.him
Covers conservation of biological diversity in its many forms and dimensions. Explores biological diversity, the threats to biological diversity, and past and current approaches to reversing those threats and their pros and cons. Discusses conservation interventions critically in the cultural context of colonialism, as well as the concept of evidence-based science. Prerequisite: BIOL 180.

EMAIL BBROSI@UW.EDU FOR ADD CODE

Restr  11806 A  4       MW     230-350    HCK  320      Brosi                      Open      4/  70

BIOL 180 IS THE ONLY PREREQ NEEDED.

WRITE TO BBROSI@UW.EDU FOR

ADD CODE TO GET AROUND PREREQS
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