Apply by Dec. 1 The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Food Systems Fellowship is an intensive, one-year leadership development program offered through Acumen Academy, the world’s school for social change. The inaugural Food Systems Fellowship will introduce moral leadership concepts to a globally diverse cohort of 20 food systems leaders who are creating more inclusive, nourishing and regenerative food systems. With leading food systems facilitators, Fellows will participate in a blend of immersive seminars, workshops, and self-directed leadership experiments. The program will combine…
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Research Volunteers Wanted
Paid Research Volunteers Wanted If you are 18-25 and a full-time undergraduate student, you may be eligible to participate in a research study Researchers in the University of Oregon’s Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department are conducting a study to better understand how brief mindfulness-based interventions may enhance the well-being of college students. This study will be conducted remotely. You may be eligible if you are: 18-25 years old A full-time undergraduate student, and Willing to answer questions about your alcohol use, mental health, and well-being Participation involves: One…
Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture
Application Deadline: October 31, 2021 The Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture awards $5,000 per application cycle to one student enrolled in a college/university graduate-level program pursuing a degree in landscape architecture. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and resident aliens. Applicant must demonstrate involvement in an experiential learning project (research, project, plan, or other direct impact/benefit) to a recognized Association member public garden, botanic garden, arboretum or other closely aligned public horticulture institution in the U.S. Project must be coordinated between student, public…
Showcasing Leading Practices in Climate Adaptation: Experiences from the Water Sector to Empower Other Sectors and Communities
An Eight-Part Webinar Series Hosted by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA), The Water Research Foundation (WRF), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency November 2021 – February 2022 Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century. This webinar series, sponsored jointly by NOAA’s Adaptation Sciences Program, WUCA, WRF, and EPA, will explore practical lessons and leading practices focused on steps to mainstreaming climate science and adaptation considerations into building for climate…
Transfer Student Preview Day
University of Washington’s Admissions and Undergraduate Academic Advising Offices are returning to hosting an in-person Transfer Student Preview Day (TSPD) in December for students thinking about transferring to the UW! TSPD is especially suited to students planning to apply for Autumn Quarter 2022. The program will offer information about the programs, services and advising available to UW students as they plan their transfer. Save the Date: Transfer Student Preview Day December 16, 2021 8:30am-4:30pm Here is the Google Form to…
Ellis Civic Fellowship
The Ellis Civic Fellowship identifies two students from each incoming class who are committed to serving the community and investing in their own leadership development during their time at the UW! If selected as an Ellis Fellow, you will receive a scholarship (totaling $12,000 over four years), personalized advising, supported connections with community engaged projects, and opportunities to develop as a civic leader. The Fellowship is open to students interested in any major of study, as long as you agree…
Start with Intention – SEBA
Graduate school is a great time for self discovery. However, more often than not, graduate students question the next step to take for their careers at the very end of the training. This often leaves them unprepared for the job market and the diverse career paths they could pursue after their PhD. ‘Start with Intention’ is meant to challenge graduate students to think intentionally about their career paths earlier in their graduate school experience. With a panel of scientists who…
INFOcon 2021
INFOCon 2021 is a multi-day (Tuesday, October 19, 2021 – Thursday, October 21, 2021) virtual event that showcases the breadth and depth of information professions. This event is intended for prospective students interested in learning about career paths and research topics in the areas of information, technology, and people. We’ve invited faculty across the U.S. and Canada to share their expertise and passion for information sciences! The event is free, and attendees are welcome to attend sessions that interest them…
Power to the Pollinator Student Project
Over the past few decades, bees and other critical pollinator species have been experiencing a rapid decline in population. Natural ecosystems depend on these critters to pollinate roughly 85% of flowering species, which in turn provide habitat and nourishment for other wildlife. By gathering pollen and nectar from hundreds of flowers, pollinator species like bumble bees, mason bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths help diversify ecological communities and cultivate the lush landscapes that surround our built environments. BLA Student Daniella Slowik…
Fly By Night: A Designer’s Look at Bats in Seattle Parks
Sidney Greenslate, BLA ’21, completed this senior capstone research project and presented to the UW Landscape Architecture Department in Spring 2021. Inspiration: Art, Science & Creativity I was inspired to pursue this project in part by a talk given at the UW by landscape architect and designer David Buckley Borden. His playful, eye-catching installation pieces at the Harvard Forest combine science communication with keen design in the way that trained landscape architects are particularly poised to do. He encouraged the…