Four hundred and eighty kilometers from the Oregon Coast lies an active submarine volcano known as Axial Seamount, which erupted in 1998, 2011, and again in 2015. It is the most studied underwater volcano in the world, in part, thanks to the Regional Cabled Array (RCA), funded by the National Science Foundation as part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. 

From salmon ecologists and scientific divers to conservation geneticists and marine biologists, the halls of UW’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and Marine Biology are filled with women in science.
Some are just beginning their journey with undergraduate degrees while others are pursuing research as retired professors, and we’re celebrating them all and the diversity among them.
For the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we share thoughts from more than 20 women, about their inspirations, the barriers they’ve overcome, and tips for being women in science. 

NOAA’s AFSC Recruitment Processes Program (RPP) of the Resource Assessment Conservation and Engineering (RACE) Division collects plankton, larval and juvenile fish samples in the Gulf of Alaska, eastern Bering Sea and the Arctic (Chukchi and Beaufort Seas) in support of ecosystem monitoring and studies to understand and predict fisheries recruitment. Research is conducted across the 1.5 million mile span of Alaskan waters, providing data on seasonal fisheries, and developing environmental and biological indices of ecosystem health annually for resource management.

Wanted to share a $2000 scholarship opportunity for AA-PI/NH students interested in marine policy and aspirations of working in government agencies at the local/state/federal level. Applications close April 1! More details at the link here: https://www.aagen.org/ScholarshipProg

The mission of AAGEN is to promote, expand and support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leadership in Government. In accordance with AAGEN’s mission, the scholarship program has been designed for students in their continuing education to better prepare themselves for positions of leadership and trust in the Federal, State and Local governments.

I’m emailing you to mention that the Marine Institute in Galway, Ireland, has recently announced its 2023  summer bursary program. It’s an annual summer internship program aimed at giving undergraduates the opportunity to gain skills in a variety of marine science related fields. Fields include Fisheries and fish sampling, Oceanography, Chemistry and GIS / bathymetric mapping (The full list of bursaries offered is attached below).

The Alaska Salmon Program is hiring a Field Technician for Summer 2023. This is an opportunity to contribute to the longest-running salmon research program in the world and gain hands-on experience in freshwater, river, stream, and riparian aquatic ecosystem ecology.

We are currently looking to fill year round positions starting February 12, 2023. Must have earned degree in the biological sciences, environmental science, education, or related field. SCUBA certifications strongly preferred. All applicants should be strong swimmers and should have a desire to work in a residential, community setting.  Summer only positions also available for applicants who are still in school.

The Prince William Sound Science Center (www.pwssc.org), a non-profit research and education institution located on the shores of Prince William Sound in Cordova, Alaska, is seeking a field and lab technician for a fisheries research position studying the interaction between juvenile Pacific salmon and Pacific herring in Prince William Sound.

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is accepting applications for positions of Marine Technician I, II, or III (depending on experience) in support of oceanographic research and communications technology aboard LUMCON’s research vessels including R/Vs Pelican, Point Sur, and Acadiana.

Applications for Friday Harbor Labs Summer 2023 courses are now open! FHL has 6 courses offered between Summer A and B in the sunny, beautiful San Juan Islands. You can view Summer A courses here and Summer B courses here. Apply by March 1st at 11:59pm PST.

FHL is committed to DEI. We value applicants hailing from diverse backgrounds and experiences.