The Puget Sound Sampling Unit is currently recruiting for two 7.5 month Career Seasonal Scientific Technician 2 positions on the Olympic Peninsula, with start dates at the end of March.

Sekiu position supervised by Hope Anderson
Port Townsend position supervised by Steve Sapp
Both supervisors report to Marcus Thompson.

Applicants are welcome to reach out to any of the supervisors, Jona, or Ann with specific questions. 

Several UW alumni funded scholarship programs are now accepting applications for the 2026 cycle. These scholarships support current UW undergraduate students across all campuses, all majors, and all class years. US citizenship is not required.

Students can submit a single application to be considered for seven different alumni scholarship programs. Awards range from 1,000 to 2,000 dollars. Apply through the UW Alumni Reunion and Class Gifts Scholarships application portal:
https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/reuniongift
Special Note for Transfer Students
The Alan R. 

Idaho Fish and Game is now hiring for two temporary Rotary Screw Trap Technician positions for the 2026 field season, with opportunities based at Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins, Idaho, and in Stanley, Idaho. These roles run from July through early November and offer hands-on field experience ideal for recent graduates with a BS in Fisheries or related fields.

About the Positions
Technicians will assist with Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Monitoring and Evaluation studies by operating rotary screw traps to capture juvenile Chinook salmon and Steelhead. 

When
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Description

Confirmed employers include:

Gradient
JS Held
Ramboll
Exponent
ERM

 
Panelists are invited to reflect on the following:

What is it like to work at your firm?
How is it different than working at other firms?
How is it different than working at a private company or a public agency?
What do you see as the biggest challenges for students as they begin their careers? 

Scientific Technician 2 – Non-Permanent – 21 Openings

See full details on link

Job ID: 2026-01363
Position Details
Title: Ocean Fisheries Port Sampler
Classification: Scientific Technician 2
Vacancies: Twenty-one (21)
Status: Full-time, Non-permanent
Program: WDFW Fish Program – Ocean Management Division
Duty Stations: Multiple locations across Western Washington
Posting Timeline:
This recruitment will remain open until March 19, 2026. The first review of applications will occur on March 2, 2026. 

Applications are open for just two more weeks for the summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in aquatic biological systems at WSU!
 
Students will spend 10 weeks here in Pullman completing an independent research project with a faculty mentor culminating in a presentation at the WSU undergraduate research symposium. This REU program is based in WSU Pullman’s state-of-the-art Aquatics Phenomics Research Center, where 5+ lab groups keep and study vertebrate animals. 

Hi Fish Peeps,
I’m attaching a flyer for the 8-week (June 15-August 7) Smithsonian internship we are hosting here in the fish collection this summer. It is for local undergrads (less than 50 mile commute) and provides a $6000 stipend (but no housing). The Burke is hosting two interns- the other is in Paleobotany. Please forward this flyer to anyone within a 50 mile radius who is an undergrad (rising sophomore, junior, or senior) who you think might be interested. 

The UW AFS Student Subunit is hosting the next workshop in the LEAPS (Learning and Professional Skills) series, and you are invited!
Workshop topic: Letters of Recommendation
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: FSH 105
RSVP: Not required
In this workshop, you will learn:

What letters of recommendation are and why they matter
Who makes a strong reference
How to build and maintain relationships with potential recommenders

Hello Everyone,
I hope you are doing well! I am excited to announce that we will be able to host an APL SURP cohort for Summer 2026! We have two branches this year: APL COSZO SURP and APL STEAM-E! The APL COSZO SURP branch will host interns conducting oceanographic research projects while the APL STEAM Experience will host interns creating an art piece inspired by oceanographic research being done by their partner intern. 

Autumn Marine Studies (AMS) 2026

Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea (FHL 375, 5 credits)
Research in Marine Biology (FHL 470, 6 credits)
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms (BIOL/FHL 471, 5 credits)
Behavioral Ecology of Marine Invertebrates (FHL 4xx, 5 credits)
(optional) Marine Sciences Seminar (FHL 490, 1 credit)

Pelagic Ecosystem Function of the San Juan Archipelago 2026
Full-term fall quarter courses where students engage in advanced undergraduate research in a small cohort of students.