Are you interested in applying for internships, scholarships, or research experiences this year? Perhaps you are interested in the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, or are a first or second year student interested in the NOAA Hollings Scholarship?
If so, you are highly encouraged to attend two upcoming workshops that will teach you all about two of the most important aspects of putting together a competitive application for opportunities in the marine and aquatic sciences: Securing letters of recommendation, and writing compelling statements. 

What set you on the path to study marine biology?
I was 5 years old and watching Finding Nemo in the movie theater – that’s the moment I knew I wanted to be a marine biologist. Exploring beaches, snorkeling on holiday in Hawaii – these were things I’ve always loved to do. As a military kid, I moved to Washington and immediately fell in love with the incredible natural environment that’s really unique to us here. 

It was thrilling to be a part of the world of science communications and wildlife film and pave the way for other girls of color, like me, looking to make an impact in this creative field. 

The Career & Internship Center and the UW Alumni Association are proud to co-host a series of Alumni Panels throughout the 2023-24 academic year. Next week we’re excited to offer the following session, where students will be able to hear tips, experiences, insights, and recommendations from 2-4 UW alumni. The panel discussion will start as a moderated panel, and then move into an open Q&A with the audience. 

The National Diversity in Stem Conference (NDiSTEM) organized by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the U.S., serving to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM.
At the 2023 event held in October in Portland, SAFS graduate student, Nicole Doran, won the research presentation prize for Best Graduate Student Oral Presentation in the field of Ecology and Evolution, and recent Marine Biology graduate, Olivia Anderson, won a Native American/Indigenous Student Research Abstract Award. 

Great class for Juniors & Seniors considering grad school!
WINTER 2024
GRDSCH200: Preparing for Graduate Education
CREDITS: 2 CR/NC
Fridays, 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.
MARY GATES HALL (MGH), Room 241
SLN: 15267
Getting into Grad School Factsheet  WI 24 

We are hosting an information session for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship on Wednesday, November 15th at 4:30pm in FSH 207.
Freshmen and Sophomores are encouraged to attend. Sophomores already intending to apply for the Hollings this round may benefit from this information session, though we will have a short series of more targeted workshops to help these students with applications starting later this month. 

FISH 454 Course Advert
Marine Biology Major Elective and option for Q SCI Minor!
FISH/QSCI 454
P r o f . T i m E s s i n g t o n
• Learn fundamental concepts in modern ecological science
• Learn skills in R or Excel (your choice)
• Expand your scientific toolbox
  

Spring term 2024 course applications for classes at Friday Harbor Labs are now live! Come spend ten weeks on beautiful San Juan Island exploring the tide pools, learning in a hands-on lab environment, and diving into lectures about the diverse life found in our ocean.
For marine biology majors this is an opportunity to earn writing credit, research credit, and major elective credits towards their degree. 

I’m pleased to notify you of our vacancy announcement for two career-ladder Fish Biologists (ZP-II/III-482) working on offshore wind projects.  One position will be in our Protected Resources Division and the other position will be our California Coast Division.  The duty locations include Arcata, CA, Long Beach, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, or Seattle, WA.  The announcement will be open tomorrow for 15 days, from 10/30/23 to 11/14/23 (an extra day was added to recognize Veterans Day).