Are you interested in:

The origin of life?
The search for habitable worlds?
Extremophiles?
Interdisciplinary research?

We are thrilled to announce ORIGINS: Life in the Universe as the first undergraduate astrobiology RSO at UW. We aim to promote undergraduate engagement in astrobiology through a journal club approach and provide a space to share resources, discuss research, and occasionally get existential. Come see us at our first meeting on January 22nd, 7PM at BobaUp on the Ave! 

Hello Environmental Change Makers!
I am pleased to announce that the application for the 2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge is open! By starting now you will have plenty of time to ask questions and perfect your entry in advance of the deadline on February 10.
The annual Environmental Innovation Challenge is an exciting extracurricular experience that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces related to climate and the environment. 

The C&IC is hiring peer coaches for the ’25-’26 academic year! Interested students can apply on Handshake until 11:59pm on February 9th. 
The job is open to UW Seattle students of all majors and class years, though preference will be given to rising sophomores, juniors, and first year grad students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly (brandimh@uw.edu). 

On behalf of the Department of Astronomy, I am writing to ask you to advertise this new and unique opportunity to all of your students. Thank you so much for your help.
We are thrilled to announce a new study abroad program: Voyaging into Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics in Hawai`i. 
This 5-credit course (ASTR 190/597) offers both undergraduate and graduate students an immersive experience exploring how Pacific Islanders have navigated vast oceanic distances using traditional knowledge of the stars, winds, waves, and marine life. 

First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Virtual Orientation Leader (VOL) student positions!
FIG Leaders support first-year students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, and common questions in the GEN ST 199 course. Gain lots of experience and development in skills such as public speaking, mentorship, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and more!
Virtual Orientation Leaders (VOLs) introduce first-year students to campus resources and course registration through engaging online activities. 

Research and General Opportunities:
Mary Gates Leadership & Research Scholarships | Deadline: January 27, 2025
Mary Gates Scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for ALL undergraduate students to pursue leadership or research activities.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year and connect students with a community of scholars and mentors.
Attend an Application Workshop to get support as you develop your application materials. 

UAA Advising is currently recruiting a team of Peer Advisers for the next academic year!
UAA Peer Advisers are experienced undergraduate students who receive extensive training and work alongside professional staff advisers to serve thousands of UW Seattle undergraduate pre-major students each year. Peer Advisers see students for 10-15 minute drop-in advising sessions that commonly involve discussing: course selection, major selection and declaration, satisfactory progress policies, registration, academic difficulty, and referrals to campus resources. 

A couple of years ago, we made a video highlighting many of our women in science here at SAFS and Marine Biology. I’ll be doing something similar again this year to celebrate this UN recognized day on February 11, to showcase the contributions of our women in science.
If you would like to be involved, please send me a photo of you doing science (be this in the lab, in the field, in a classroom) and tell me what kind of scientist you are: marine biologist, ichthyologist, salmon ecologist, an aspiring oceanographer, science communicator – or whatever it may be! 

Join the PCC Undergraduate Cohort (UCo), an RSO for undergraduates interested in climate science from across the university to connect with professional development resources, experts in the field of climate science, and fellow climate-minded undergraduates. More information here: https://pcc.uw.edu/research/undergraduate-climate-cohort/
Join the Climate Undergraduates listserve to receive emails relevant to undergrads interested in working on the climate: https://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/climateminor
Explore the Self-Directed Undergraduate Climate Education page. 

The deadline for the Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships is coming up at the end of January!
The Mary Gates Scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). Visit our website to learn more: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/
Benefits
Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research activities.