Canadian Studies has two exciting course options for Winter 2023. Check them out and register before they fill up!

Future Rivers, in collaboration with the University of Washington’s College of the Environment and EarthLab, is pleased to present our Fall 2022 Film Series screening of the documentary Picture a Scientist . This film chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.
The showing of the film will be on Thursday, November 3 at Noon at the Ethnic Cultural Center Auditorium on the University of Washington campus, or you may view the film on your own time via various streaming services. 

With registration upon us, your adviser has recommendations for your winter quarter schedule.

Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara – Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, BIOMA has provided to over one thousand university students worldwide with a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle experiential learning and hands-on research experience.

One of the most recognized whales, especially in the Pacific Northwest where they live in pods, is the orca, also known as the killer whale.
Ahead of Orca Recovery Day taking place on 15 October, we spoke with killer whale researcher and expert in her field, Dr. Giles.
With a special focus on the Southern Resident Killer Whale population, found off Washington, Oregon, Northern California, and British Columbia, Dr. 

Joining us on 18 October at 4.30pm will be representatives from NOAA Corps, providing an information session for marine biology students, taking place in the Fishery Sciences Building, Room 207.
The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines to operate NOAA’s ships, fly aircraft, manage research projects, conduct diving operations, and serve in staff positions throughout NOAA. 

Samantha-Lynn Martinez, a second-year undergrad studying Marine Biology, recently served as a research assistant for the art-sciences project, Care for the Stranded, in collaboration with the Henry Art Gallery over the course of this summer. This project allowed her to combine her creative passions of photography and design with the marine science topics she is most excited about, and recounts her experience in Photo-ID work and more in her Interdisciplinary Honors Portfolio. 

Observers are considered essential workers because they collect critical data for National Marine Fisheries Service & NOAA Fisheries. Observers live and work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean and gather data essential to the sustainable management of Alaska’s fisheries.

The Spanish and Portuguese Studies Department is organizing an event, Latinx Rise Up, with two amazing speakers. Debbie Bensadon and Miguel Pimentel. Debbie is the Director of Equity and Inclusion at Lakeside School., She will share different ways to support Latinx and diverse students in higher education. Miguel is the Coordinator of the Undocumented Student Resource Center at California State University, East Bay. He will share his personal, career, and professional experiences as a DACAmented professional in higher education. The event will occur on Friday, Oct 14, from 12 pm-2 pm at the HUB 214.

The first SeaDawgs event of the year is here! Join them on Friday October 14th for the welcome event, featuring games, prizes, socializing and more!
Taking place at 4.30pm on the Fisheries Patio in the FSH building, second floor, all are welcome and bring a friend!
More information can be found on the Seadawgs instagram.