What’s been happening in the Padilla-Gamiño lab? For our latest student takeover, Kat Arnett joined to share more about her work in coral science and conservation.

Each year, the UW College of the Environment celebrates outstanding students and staff with achievement awards. This year’s Undergraduate Dean’s Medalist has been named as Sarah Hensley, a Marine Biology student in her senior year.

COASST (Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) is currently accepting applications for a summer REU position! Join their team full-time this summer to gain experience managing photographic databases, conducting literature reviews, and collaborating with researchers, while also earning a $10,000 stipend! Priority application review date is May 23rd.

Join the USGS as a Biological Science Technicians/Field Assistants – limited to the first 6-8 applications, so apply for these positions ASAP by May 16th. Great positions for upcoming/recent grads and for students aspiring to go to graduate school.

WDFW is hiring a full-time Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector this spring! Apply by May 19th to help prevent destructive invasive species from spreading through our region by performing inspections on recreational and commercial watercraft in WA state.

Join the Environmental Queer & Trans Affinity Group for a fun event that is open to everyone: the third annual (not so) Stupid Queeries forum! If you’ve got questions about LGBTQIA2+ communities, identities, and terminology, look no further – join us on Zoom on Tuesday, May 21st, to have your questions answered!

If you’re interested in addressing this challenge as part of your career, join the Partnership for Public Service at our upcoming climate career fair!  You’ll hear from a prime selection of federal agencies about current job opportunities and how you can make a difference on this important issue. Click for registration link!

Join the Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in one of several positions as a Fishery Sampler! This is a great opportunity to get entry level, hands-on experience in local fisheries, classifying tagged and untagged fish and sampling recreational and commercial catches.

We are pleased to announce that the Marine Geoscience Education, Oceanographic Discovery, Undergraduate Collaboration (GEODUC) Scholars Program Team has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award for Teams by the University of Washington.

Majoring in Marine Biology at UW, Jonas Ecker is also a student-athlete who has recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He will be competing as part of the US Olympic Team, in Men’s K2 500m with his partner Aaron Small, as well as Men’s K1 1000m. We caught up with Jonas about how this journey to the Olympics began, and what he’s most excited for this summer in Paris.