Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Scholarship (deadline: March 15, 2018)

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ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE-SEATTLE 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

Sponsor:         Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Award:           Scholarship amounts range from $1000 – $5000.

Deadline:        March 15, 2018

Eligibility:       Open to women who will be juniors or seniors at a four-year college or university in the state of Washington in the Fall of 2017.  Applicants must have a declared major in the sciences, engineering or mathematics, and must have a United States issued social security number. Winners generally have exemplary grades, outstanding letters of recommendation, financial need, a record of community service, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the sciences, engineering or mathematics.

Number Awarded: 4-7 scholarships per year (usually 30 – 40 applicants)

Contact:         Fran Solomon, Ph.D.
AWIS Scholarship Committee
scholarship@seattleawis.org

Please visit the Seattle AWIS website to download the scholarship application

www.seattleawis.org

 

Bevan Series (SAFS weekly seminar): Truth-telling in the Salish Sea: The Black Art of Communicating Climate Change

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The Bevan Series is a weekly guest-lecture series hosted by the UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences on Thursdays in winter quarter from 4:30-5:30 pm in FSH 102 Auditorium. The lectures are free and open to the public (no ticket required).

Lynda V. Mapes

The Seattle Times

Truth-telling in the Salish Sea: The Black Art of Communicating Climate Change

I will discuss the essential link between a free press, and free scientific inquiry. In a world of fake news, how do scientists, and journalists get the truth out to the public and policy makers that need to hear it, in ways they will listen? What is the unique contribution that science has to make to the public policy debate? How do scientists get their data beyond the realm of technical papers and the academy to the public realm where it can make a difference – without tarting up, compromising or dumbing down the findings? How do reporters communicate science to a lay audience that may be unfamiliar to – and not even necessarily open to – what science has to say? Truth Telling in the Salish Sea is talk not only about the how-to of effective science communication, but why it is so critical.
Lynda Mapes is the environment reporter at The Seattle Times, and author of five books. Over the course of her career she has won numerous national and regional awards, most recently a 2012 award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest professional science association. She has written four previous books, most recently Witness Tree, published by Bloombury in April, 2017 which tells the story of climate change through the life of a single 100-year old oak. Her book Elwha, a River Reborn (Mountaineers Books, 2013) about the largest dam removal project ever in history and the effort to restore a wilderness watershed in Washington’s Olympic National Park, and its once legendary salmon runs was also the subject of a major exhibit at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Her forthcoming book, Rescuing Rialto, (Houghton Mifflin, 2019) Lynda’s first children’s book, tells the story of the rescue and rehabilitation of a baby sea otter orphaned on Washington’s Rialto beach. In 2013-14 Lynda was awarded a 9-month Knight fellowship in Science Journalism at MIT. In 2014-15 she was a Bullard Fellow at the Harvard Forest, exploring the human and natural history of a single, 100-year old oak for her book, Witness Tree. She lives in Seattle.

[job]: Hydrological Tech, National Park Service SW Alaska Network (SWAN); full-time, 6 mo temp

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US National Park Service LogoSummary

These positions are a part ot the Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN). Please visit find a parkfor additional park information.

These positions are full time, temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours (about 6 months) in a service year. Positions may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.

The typical seasonal period is May through October, but varies due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May, 2018

This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 300 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 300 applicants, or 01/22/2018 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 300 applicant limit.

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.

Government housing may be available.

Applicants may be moved between duty stations within the SWAN.

Responsibilities

The National Park Service (NPS) serves as a steward for the preservation of America’s national parks and their resources. In 1998, the NPS initiated a natural resource Inventory and Monitoring Program. The purpose of the program was to develop a baseline inventory of significant natural resources in national parks, and to monitor these natural resources over time. The program includes more than 270 national parks organized into 32 networks. The Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN) consists of five Alaskan parks (Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, Alagnak National Wild River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve).

The SWAN is hiring seasonal crew leader (GS-7) and crew member (GS-5) positions responsible for implementing its freshwater monitoring protocol in the field. The protocol covers a range of water quality and water quantity parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, turbidity, stage, discharge) measured in lakes and streams using various types of equipment (e.g., sondes, temperature loggers, pressure transducers, ADCPs). Previous motorized boat handling experience is a plus. For more information regarding SWAN freshwater monitoring, please see http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/monitor/freshwater.cfm.

Some specific duties of the jobs include:

  • Collecting various types of hydrologic data in the field using standard methods, practices and procedures;
  • Calibrating, programing and operating electronic water quality/quantity data recording devices;
  • Conducting basic maintenance and ensuring equipment is in proper working order;
  • Using standard computer software to input, retrieve, organize and summarize data;
  • Undertaking quality control procedures to identify gaps and inconsistencies in data;
  • Developing written summaries of routine phases of water resource investigations for inclusion in broader reports;
  • Working with diverse individuals under a variety of conditions, including remote wilderness settings.

Additional GS-7 duties:

  • Conducting basic statistical and spatial analyses;
  • Producing technical and non-technical written reports and oral presentations summarizing routine phases of water quality investigations.

read the full job posting at www.usajobs.gov

Step up your job search game by attending the 2018 UW Environmental Career Fair!

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Step up your job search game by attending the 2018 UW Environmental Career Fair!

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mary Gates Hall Commons, UW Seattle Campus
Hosted by the UW College of the Environment

Confirmed Employers

  • 3Degrees
  • A.I.S. Inc.
  • American Forest Management
  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services
  • Clear Water Services
  • HDR Engineering
  • Integral Consulting
  • King County Environmental Health Services Division, Public Health
  • King County Natural Resources & Parks
  • King County Parks and Recreation
  • King County Water and Land Resources Division
  • Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • NewFields
  • NOAA Administration
  • NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
  • Peace Corps
  • Ramboll Environ
  • Seattle Aquarium
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Teach for America
  • Washington Conservation Corps
  • Washington State Department of Agriculture
  • The Watershed Company
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • The Wilderness Society
  • YMCA Camp Orkila

Attend a “Career Fair Success” workshop hosted by the UW Career & Internship Center!

Monday, 2/12/18, 3:30-4:15 * Virtual
Wednesday, 2/14/18, 12:30-1:00
Held in Mary Gates Hall room 134

What to Expect

  • Explore post-graduation opportunities and learn more about the skills, education, and experience needed to land your dream job
  • Connect with potential employers and build your network for future career exploration
  • Share your resume with employers
  • Get Hired for internships and careers in environmental fields and discover volunteer opportunities or unpaid internships which build practical skills, allow you to network, and provide experience needed to advance your career

Make the Career Fair a Success!

  • Do your research – Review the organization’s website before the career fair so your questions are specific
  • Dress professionally – First impressions are important
  • Introduce yourself – Work on your brief elevator pitch and tell them what skills, education, and experience you have. Be specific about how these skills relate to the organization or position that you are pursuing.
  • Leave them with something – Provide them with your resume and contact information
  • Follow up – Ask for a business card or contact information and follow up with employers after the fair to thank them for their time and remind them of your interest.
  • Be sure to update your resume and prepare to meet employers!

For more information and tips on improving your resume, networking, career fairs, interviews, and job searching visit the University of Washington Career Center.

For location, see campus map and directions for Mary Gates Hall Commons.

Search for jobs and internships anytime, online by checking out the
College of the Environment Career Opportunities Page.

Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Summer 2018 Courses

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While we here at UW Marine Bio love to talk about Friday Harbor Labs, there are some fantastic opportunities for our students with our neighbor to the South. The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is the marine field station for the University of Oregon. See the attached image for their summer 2018 course flyer. If this is not visible, you can find out more about their courses at: http://oimb.uoregon.edu/academics/summer/.

OIMB summer 2018 flyer

UW Scholarship Fair, Jan. 25, 2-5:30 pm, Mary Gates Hall Commons

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Join us for the 2018 Scholarship Fair on Jan. 25, 2pm-5:30pm at UW in Mary Gates Hall! This event is an opportunity for students and alumni to learn about and explore the variety of scholarships, fellowships, and other funded programs to consider for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate years. Program representatives from over 25 local, national and international organizations, agencies, departments, etc. will be tabling, as well as offering information sessions throughout the day.

 The list of participating scholarship programs is available at http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/scholarships-fair/.             

 Information sessions offered during the Fair include (all held in MGH 171):          

Don’t hesitate to RSVP, that just allows us to send you a reminder to attend if you are able to, but isn’t required. Drop into the Fair or any of these info sessions even if you don’t RSVP. Sign up to get reminded about the Fair.

[SAFS Bevan Series]: “Fish and Fisheries in Hot Water: (How) Do We Adapt?”

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the following message is from Graduate Student Yaamini Venkataraman, from the Roberts Lab:
This year promises to be hot as we explore the effect of a changing climate on fishery sustainability. What effect does a 3+ year marine heatwave have on North Pacific fisheries? How does acidification affect shellfish and finish sustainability? Who wins, and who loses, in the political wars to determine who can fish what where? Can our own U.S. congress reauthorize our Fishery Management Act without major (untoward) alterations? And how can we, as scientists and citizens, communicate our expertise and opinions on all of these issues?
 
Please join us every week on Thursday at 4:30pm in the Fishery Auditorium (reception following). You can find the speaker list attached, or at the Bevan Series website.
This week’s speaker is Malin Pinsky, an assistant professor in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University. He’ll link changing ocean temperatures with impacts on fish, fisheries, and us. You can find his talk details below.
 
Malin has several open slots on Thursday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Jan. 12 to meet with students, postdocs and faculty! If you’d like to schedule a meeting with our speaker, please email me at yaaminiv@uw.edu with your availability. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
 
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Malin Pinsky

 

Rutgers University, Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources

 

Fish and Fisheries in Hot Water: (How) Do We Adapt?

 
Abstract:
The same ecological and evolutionary processes operate in marine and terrestrial environments, and yet ocean life thrives in a fluid environment that is dramatically different from what we experience in air. The ocean is, in effect, a 1.3 sextillion liter water bath with muted thermal variation through time and space and limited oxygen. In this talk, I will trace what I see as some of the important consequences for fish and fisheries, including a number of striking contrasts and similarities to patterns on land. Most marine animals have evolved narrow thermal tolerances and live close to their upper thermal limits, which makes them surprisingly sensitive to even small changes in temperature. I will show that fish and other marine animals have responded rapidly and often quite predictably to temperature change and temperature trends, across time-scales from seasons to decades. Finally, I will link these rapid ocean changes to their impacts on fisheries and on people. The tight feedbacks and lagged responses between fisheries and ocean dynamics create both immediate impacts and complex dynamics that can complicate management efforts. The magnitude and extent of climate impacts on fisheries imply the need for a new era of climate-ready management more fully informed by environmental dynamics and long-term trends.
 
Speaker Biography:
Malin Pinsky, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources and an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow in Ocean Sciences at Rutgers University. There, he leads a research group studying the ecology and evolution of global change in the ocean, including conservation and management solutions. He developed and maintains the OceanAdapt website to document shifting ocean animals in North America, a resource used by governments and NGOs for climate adaptation planning. He has published articles in Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Current Biology, and other international journal, and his research has received extensive coverage in the press, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BBC, CBC, and National Public Radio. He has received early career awards and fellowships from the National Academy of Sciences, American Society of Naturalists, and the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. Previously, he was a David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow at Princeton University. He has a Ph.D. from Stanford University, an A.B. from Williams College, and roots along the coast of Maine.

[Tide Bites]: A Summer Class Success Story

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“Tide Bites” is the monthly newsletter of UW Friday Harbor Laboratories. This month, Professor Adam Summers reflects on the 25 year legacy of the ‘Fish Biomechanics’ summer course. Read a short exerpt below, or read the full story at: https://fhl.uw.edu/about/news-and-events/newsletters/. Graduate students and senior level undergrads are encouraged to apply now for summer courses at FHL.

“One class, five weeks, seven publications: that’s a Friday Harbor summer. The class did not just offer a one-time opportunity, it tied a group of young scientists together.”

– Professor Adam Summers, Friday Harbor Labs

As we take a break from FHL teaching for the winter quarter and retreat to warm labs full of good questions and better critters, it is a nice time to reflect on the impact of our educational mission.  This “Bite” is about a particular summer course but it could easily be about other courses from summer, fall, or spring.  In 1993 I came to Friday Harbor Labs to take the Fish Biomechanics course from Karel Liem and Bruce Miller.  Like many before and after me, the experience changed my life.  Karel, the Henry Bryant Bigelow Professor of Ichthyology, was my earliest and clearest example of the sheer fun to be had in the world of biology.  As Bruce identified fishes on the gravel of Jackson Beach, Karel walked around the group pointing out unusual morphology, strange behaviors, and interesting associations.  His wide grin and easy laugh made the waterside quizzes shine as opportunities to reveal preparation or show a currently-empty head ready to be filled.  Karel asked questions he did not know the answer to, some he should have (like the identity of tidepool sculpin number 3042) and many for which no one had an answer.  It was illuminating to see someone take joy in not knowing things; he viewed not knowing as an opportunity to learn.  I have never shaken that course.  I was the teaching assistant and eventually the instructor, and have continued teaching it with a distinguished cast of co-instructors.  In that time I have met so many wonderful students through teaching the Fish Biomechanics course. Some have in turn sent their own students who are now moving onward and interviewing for jobs.

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The Bevan Series: weekly guest lectures at SAFS in winter

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from fish.uw.edu:

The Bevan Series is a popular annual event held one quarter each year, usually in the format of weekly seminars for 10 weeks, and on occasion as a two-day symposium. The series features internationally recognized experts seeking to examine current issues affecting fisheries and marine conservation, representing as many viewpoints as possible, focusing on solutions to pressing problems. All lectures are free and open to the public.

The Bevan Series is generously funded by the Donald E. Bevan Endowed Fund in Fisheries, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, and Washington Sea Grant. The Bevan Series was founded by Tanya Bevan as a tribute to her late husband, Don Bevan. Don’s academic career spanned almost 50 years at the University of Washington, during which time he was director of the School of Fisheries and dean of the College of Fisheries. His work focused on the key intersection between science, economics and politics, and he was deeply involved in the enactment and reauthorization of the Magnuson Act, which governs America’s marine fisheries. He worked tirelessly to ensure that fisheries managers, industry and scientists spoke with a unified voice in changing federal regulations, and also helped found what is now the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.

The Bevan Series seeks to continue Don Bevan’s legacy.

The 2018 Bevan Series will be held at the University of Washington in the Fishery Sciences Auditorium (FSH 102) every Thursday afternoon at 4:30 during the Winter academic quarter. The address is 1122 NE Boat Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (map).

Join us for the first SAFS lecture today (Thursday, January 4) at 4:30 pm in FSH 102 Auditorium

speaker: Professor Ray Hillborn, Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
talk: Is U.S. Fisheries Policy Working? Getting the Message to Congress

[job]: City of Edmonds Discovery and Beach Ranger program Ranger Naturalists

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The City of Edmonds is hiring seasonal Ranger Naturalists to help support their Discovery and Beach Ranger programs. Work part time Mid-March through Labor Day. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edmondswa

Salary: $14.06 – $17.09 Hourly
Location: Edmonds, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Job Number: 2018-002
Closing: 1/26/2018 4:30 PM Pacific

Description

Please Note: Wages listed are 2017 wages and will be updated as soon as 2018 wages are released. A completed “Supplemental Questionnaire” must also be submitted with your application.

EMPLOYMENT DATES/HOURS: Mid-March through Labor Day: 5-20 hours per week, variable schedule including weekends.

GENERAL DUTIES: Under the direction of the Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator, Ranger Naturalists primarily promote marine conservation by interpreting marine ecology in classrooms and in parks, emphasizing awareness and protection of, and appreciation for the marine environment and the Puget Sound watershed. Some interpretive work also occurs in a forest setting.
Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develops, prepares, and conducts presentations for children (Pre-K – 8th grade) and adults about marine life in Edmonds parks
Conducts programs in classrooms and in parks.
Provides information to the public about the environment of Edmonds city parks and beaches, marine sanctuary rules, and other regulations.
Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions
Assists with development and presentation of other interpretive programs, camps & special events as needed. Must be able to plan and lead a 5-hour day camp program.
Assists with training and mentoring staff and volunteers.
Assists with training of volunteers.
Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of formal education and experience that demonstrates the following:

Knowledge of the Puget Sound marine environment, particularly intertidal invertebrates.
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest forest ecology.
Experience in outdoor educational or interpretive programs, particularly with children.
Organizational and teamwork skills.
Ability to exercise initiative in program development.
Ability to be assertive in situations involving park regulations and marine sanctuary rules.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid/CPR certification (or obtained by April 1, 2018).
Valid Washington State Driver’s License (driving record abstract not required).
Must be able to pass a background check.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor including beach and forest environments.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Walking over rough or uneven surfaces, and up and down hills.
Bending and stooping.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to observe and identify walking hazards and marine / forest species and habitats.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to inclement weather conditions, jellyfish stings, dogs
Exposure to upset and sometimes angry people/citizens
For additional ADA information, please contact the HR Department

NOTES: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees must present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to be employed in the United States.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed online application form and completed supplemental questions are required to be considered for this position. It is important that you review the application form carefully. An incomplete application form or packet will disqualify you. Applications are accepted for current job openings only. If you are applying for more than one job opening, a separate application form is required for each position. Applicants may attach other information such as resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., that will assist us in the review and selection process but these submissions are not intended to replace the online application form. Current position openings can be viewed and applied for at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edmondswa. Any individual requiring ADA accommodation during any part of the selection process should advise the City of the need.