The Washington / British Columbia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce that in 2024, the Cederholm Scholarship Endowment Fund plans to award two scholarships:

one $1,500 award to an undergraduate student (pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree);
and one $3,000 award to a graduate student (pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree).

Completed applications are due February 18th, 2024. 

The Glass Lab at UAF (www.theglasslab.org) is recruiting a graduate student for a M.S.assistantship in Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, starting Summer or Fall 2024. The student will work on an interdisciplinary project combining environmental DNA, environmental engineering, and entrepreneurship.
The student will work in lab and field settings to test new 3D printed technology for aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) collection. 

Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training) – Speelyai Hatchery – Permanent – *00400-24
 
Salary
$3,145.00 – $4,602.00 Monthly
Location 
Cowlitz County – Other, WA
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2024-00400
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Opening Date: 01/15/2024
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY SPECIALIST 2 (FHS2)
SPEELYAI HATCHERY
Fish Program – Hatcheries Division
Ariel, Washington – Cowlitz County
https://governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4340487/fish-hatchery-specialist-2-in-training-speelyai-hatchery-permanent-00400?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
STANDBY NOT CURRENTLY ASSIGNED
HOUSING NOT PROVIDED
Be a part of the future of fish conservation in Washington while gaining valuable hands-on experience! 

Come experience the breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural history of Costa Rica and explore the connection between modern society and the natural world through activities centered at the intersection of nature, commerce and tourism. No Spanish? No hay un problema, beginning and advanced speakers alike can build their skills through interactions with Costa Ricans.
When: Aug. 20-Sept. 11, 2024 
To learn more, attend an info-session:

In person: Tuesday, February 6, 4-5pm in WFS 107
Remote: Wednesday, February 7, 9-10am, at: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97987862000

Or reach out to the program co-directors: Patrick Tobin, pctobin@uw.edu, Autumn Maust, amaust@uw.edu
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Sandra Maddox, M.S., M.Ed. 

UW Marine Biology is hiring a full-time academic adviser for a 9-month temporary position. You can find the full details on the UW Hires job post linked below, but here are a few critical details:
 

Pay range is $5,644 – $6,000 per month
This is a full-time position, with a fixed 9-month appointment. Start date is slightly flexible, but hoping to start in March and run through November
Hybrid eligible, 1/day per week
The position is open until filled, but apply by February 2, 2024 for priority consideration
Minimum reqs are: Bachelor’s Degree in education, social sciences, or related field; and one-two years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. 

** The Gilman Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships to US citizen undergraduates eligible for Pell Grants.
The Gilman Scholarship, awards are up to $5000, can be applied towards any study abroad you are participating in!
Supplemental awards offered if you study a critical need language or conduct STEM-related research abroad.
 
Come and learn about the scholarship, the application process, and how to write a compelling statement. 

February 5th 4-5pm
The Forest Club Room, Anderson Hall
Free Pizza!
A time and place for undergrad and grad students to learn about the benefits of joining the Wildlife Society and learn about the wildlife profession!!
We will go over the goals of the UW chapter and why you should join the organization, including mentorship opportunities, leadership positions, resume reviews, webinars, trainings, and grants and scholarships. 

Spending next summer studying sea turtles and marine mammals in Croatia, Marine Biology undergrad Cali took over our Instagram, for a ‘day in the life’ feature.
Hi guys! Thanks for tuning into my takeover yesterday. Just in case you missed it, I shared some information about IFE’s and studying abroad. I would love if more people from UW would be in Croatia with me studying sea turtles and marine mammals! 

Interested in working for NOAA?
A number of new NOAA positions to support the Inflation Reduction Act are expected to post to USAJobs early in 2024. These openings have a short turnaround (7-14 days). It’s recommended that interested applicants get their USAjobs profiles ready and keep an eye on NOAA’s IRA jobs page.
Positions supporting the Inflation Reduction Act that will post soon include:
Biological and Physical Science Technicians
Communications Specialist
Contracting Officer
Data Scientist
Electronic and Software Engineers
Fishery Management Specialist
Grants Specialist
Natural Resource Specialist
Oceanographer
Ocean and Spatial Modelers
Operations Research Analyst
Research Biologist
Social Science Specialist 

Passionate about sailing, photography and scuba diving, UW Marine Biology undergrad Yoochan took over our Instagram to share insight into how he became interested in these subjects and how it’s continued through his college studies.
Thank you for tuning in today! My name is Yoochan (@yoochan.an), and I am a first-year student majoring in Marine Biology here at UW. It was a pleasure to do the takeover today.