Only a small number of postbaccalaureate (postbac) students are admitted to the University of Washington each quarter, however it’s a common enquiry received by us here at Marine Biology. We spoke to Walker Hobson about his journey to becoming a postbac student, some of the benefits and the challenges, and what he would share with others considering the same route.

Finishing up his second quarter at the University of Washington – studying Marine Biology and American Indian Studies (AIS) – is Jaycee Williford. He recently received the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship, which is awarded to Indigenous people interested in pursuing educational opportunities in aquaculture, fisheries science and management or natural resource management.

10 years ago, the UN declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On this 10th anniversary at the University of Washington, we’re celebrating our women in aquatic and marine science: women who are leaders in their fields, women who are aspiring to be the next generation of fisheries scientists and marine biologists, women who are uplifting and supporting other women in science.

Come join Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team’s annual bonanza to cut, weigh, and bag all 800lb of mackerel to be used across the green crab monitoring network in 2025. It can get a bit messy, but there are various jobs to choose from (some less messy than others), along with good music and even better company. Grab a friend and sign up for the fun! 

From LinkedIn posting at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4133482592/
Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

For over 20 years, Associate Teaching Professor, Sean McDonald, has been working on West Coast crab populations. Among his favorite study subjects is the Dungeness crab. Despite its very high value both commercially and culturally, scientists know surprisingly little about the iconic crustacean’s early life. In a collaborative effort spanning federal agencies, local government, tribes, non-profits and scientists, the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group (PCRG) has been undertaking a monitoring effort along the Washington coast for larval Dungeness crab, supported by UW students.

Hello SeaDawgs!
 
The UW Marine Biology Merch Design Contest is underway!
 
The winning theme was Symphony Orca-stra!
 
The rules sheet with all the information is available here.
 
Designs should be submitted here by 2/9 at 11.59pm!
Please contact us at uwseadawgs@gmail.com with any questions.
Kat Knapp
President of SeaDawgs @ UW 

My name is Indira Neilson and I am the Program Director for the National Student Leadership Conference’s Environmental Science and Sustainability program held at University of British Columbia this summer. The NSLC offers pre-college summer programs for high school students facilitated by current and recently graduated college students. The NSLC’s main focus is on developing leadership capacity within ambitious young adults while introducing the wide array of career possibilities within their fields of interest. 

Ecuador: Global Connections and Engagements Through Geotechnical Applications 
Early Fall (Aug 23 – Sept 12, 2025): 5 credits for Autumn quarter (but we’ll be back before Autumn quarter starts)
– Join a virtual info session where you can meet with the co-leaders of the program, hear an overview of the program, and ask questions.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
Monday, February 10, 2025 at noon

– Complete this registration form to let us know you’ll be attending an info session
– View the Program Syllabus
– Deadline to APPLY: Saturday, February 15
– Questions? 

Hello Marine Biology Undergraduates!
I hope all of you had an enjoyable break and start to the quarter! For those of you who I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Clara, and I am the Undergraduate Co-Chair and Marine Biology representative on this year’s College of the Environment Student Advisory Council (SAC) this year. In my position, I work as an intermediary between the Dean’s office and undergraduate students within the Marine Biology Department.