Educational Opportunities

Check out the summer course offerings held at the Blakely Island Field Station in the San Juan islands. Most courses are 1- or 2-week intensives (3 or 5 credits) and the setting can't be beat. There is some financial aid available through the Field Station.

Seniors: since these courses are offered by Seattle Pacific University, you would receive content but not credit in transfer. It's an important distinction because the course would not count toward your senior residency. Please see your advisor if you have questions about this.

More information at: http://www.spu.edu/depts/biology/blakely/

Scholarship Opportunities

1.) AmeriCorps Scholarship

The Learn-n-serve Environmental Anthropology Field (LEAF) School features a $1,000 AmeriCorps scholarship, 15 credits in Human Ecology (Anthr 101-103), and a summer of fun in the sun.

To be eligible for the AmeriCorps Scholarship, students must be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or expect to complete one within a year, and be a Citizen or legal resident of the U.S.

Interested students must apply online at the link below.

http://www.edcc.edu/americorps/leaf

Applications received by June 1st are given priority. Successful applicants will receive entry codes and registration instructions.

Service learning activities for the School include

• Maintaining an ethnobotanical garden at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
• Salmon habitat restoration and monitoring,
• Surveys of marine life in the Puget Sound
• Tours of museums and organic farms
• Oral history interviews of farmers and landowners
• Overnight programs in human ecology on Whidbey Island and in North Cascades National Park.
• And much more!

Meaningful learning experiences are available for students of all abilities.

For more information visit the link, http://www.edcc.edu/americorps or contact Dr. Thomas W. Murphy, tmurphy@edcc.edu, 425-640-1076

2.) NIH Undergrad Scholarship program

Printed info about the NIH undergrad scholarship program for students who are from a disadvantaged background and have a 3.5 GPA or higher is in the biology office on the counter.

Here are some highlights:

• The NIH will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational
expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients.
• For each scholarship year, the recipient is committed to a ten-week summer laboratory experience, and is committed to work in an NIH lab for a year.

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2006 for receipt of online applications so there is not much time.

Go to http://ugsp.info.nih.gov for information and the application. This is a continuing program so if someone can't get an application together for this year we can expect that it will be available again next year with a similar deadline and I will try to get the info out about it more quickly in the future.

If a student is interested but does not qualify as disadvantaged, there are other training programs through the NIH at www.training.nih.gov

3.) NSF fellowship

NSF fellowship ($30,000/yr. for 2 years) for Ph.D studies in coastal and marine sciences and policy at the University of Rhode Island.

Their website is http://www.ci.uri.edu/ciip/

4.) AWIS Scholarship

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS), Seattle area chapter, awards 5-8 scholarships at the beginning of every school year to women who are entering their junior or senior year of college that year and are majoring in a science, math, or engineering field. In past years, you have publicized this scholarship opportunity. I hope that you will do this again.

The attached files contain a scholarship application and a description of the scholarship program. Please email these documents to women in your classes who meet the above criteria. Alternatively, the scholarship application can be downloaded from the Seattle AWIS website (www.seattleawis.org).

Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2006 for consideration for the fall of 2006. Scholarship winners are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and motivation to pursue a career in science, math, or engineering.

5.) Allied Health Student Scholarship Photo Contest

Benjamin Cummings is proud to announce our 2006 Allied Health Student Scholarship Photo Contest. In 2006, five students from across the country will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Any student who is currently enrolled or who has taken Anatomy; Physiology or Microbiology in the last two years is eligible to apply for a scholarship. For an online application form and other details, please visit the website at: http://www.aw-bc.com/scholarships/allied/index.html.

6.) National SMART Grants

U.S. Department of Education Announces New Academic Grants for Students

High school seniors may now be eligible for new Academic Competitiveness grants, and college students may be eligible for new National SMART Grants for the 2006-07 academic year. Students who complete rigorous coursework in high school or who are pursuing degrees in math, science, and critical foreign languages are eligible for a portion of $790 million in new federal funding for higher education.

Academic Competitiveness Grants Under the Academic Competitiveness Grants program, grants will be available to students in their first and second years of college. Congress has established that an eligible first-year student may receive up to $750 and eligible second-year students may receive up to $1,300. In order to be eligible, students must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study and be enrolled in or accepted at a two- or four-year degree-granting institution of higher education. For the 2006-07 academic year, the Department will immediately recognize four options for demonstrating successful completion of a rigorous program of study: *Advanced or honors diplomas conferred by States; *State Scholars Initiative requirements; *A set of courses similar to those under the State Scholars Initiative (four years of English, three years of math, three years of science three years of social studies, and one year of a foreign language); or *Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and scores (two AP or IB courses and passing scores on the exams for those courses).

National SMART Grants Under the National SMART Grants program, up to $4,000 will be available to eligible students in their third and fourth years of college and pursuing a major in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, technology, engineering, or a critical need foreign language. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 college GPA. Federal guidelines provide students and institutions of higher education with information about which eligible postsecondary majors will qualify students for grants.

*Guidelines are posted on the Federal Student Aid website: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0604.html.

*A list of eligible majors is posted at: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html.

More information is available at: http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/05/05022006.html.

Internships & Job Opportunities

1.) Internship Title: Biomedical and Health Informatics

Application Deadline: 03/29/2006
Company Name: University of Name Washington
Industry: Academic Research
Web site: http://www.bhi.washington.edu/training/undergrad.html
Contact Person: Joan San
Title: Program Coordinator
Address: Box 357240
E-mail: informat@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206.616.0369
Fax: 206.543.3461

Duties:
The BHI Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides paid internship opportunities for students to work intensively with UW faculty on research projects for ten weeks during the summer. The program's goals are to introduce students to research projects in Biomedical and Health Informatics, to facilitate contact with faculty, and to increase awareness among undergraduates about this emerging field. Biomedical and Health Informatics studies the acquisition, maintenance, retrieval and application of biomedical knowledge and information to improve patient care, medical education and health sciences research. Students will be able to present their research projects at the end of the program in a mini symposium. Please check program website for research opportunities.

Qualifications:
Eligibility for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program is limited to students who are either attending a college in the State of Washington or Washington residents going to college outside of the state. Seniors graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2006 are not eligible for the program.

2.) Internship Title: Public Outreach/Events Internship

Application Deadline: 05/01/06
Company Name: EnviroIssues
Industry: Environmental Consulting
Web site: www.enviroissues.com
Contact Person: Diane Adams
Title: Associate
Address:
E-mail: info@enviroissues.com
Phone: 206-269-5041
Fax: 206-269-5046

Duties:
Are you a high-energy, can-do, detail-oriented person who is excited to interact with the public and learn about local communities and events? If so, we need you!

EnviroIssues seeks to fill an events intern position during Summer 2006. The primary responsibility of this position will be event staffing at summer fairs and festivals throughout the Puget Sound area in support of local, regional and state infrastructure projects. This individual must be able to adapt to changing environments and work with multiple project teams and topics. Applicants should be interested in transportation, land use, and environmental issues - and ready to learn!  Individuals in this position should be comfortable and adept in public speaking, and willing and able to work night and weekend hours.

Interns will primarily public involvement support for a variety of transportation and environmental projects. Other tasks may include: compiling meeting/event summaries, coordinating public outreach efforts, preparing information materials, and maintaining project databases. This is a paid internship.

Qualifications:
Preferred students working toward communications, public relations, marketing, environmental, or other science degree. Minimum of 3 years study toward Undergraduate Degree. Applicant should have basic computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Great people skills required. Previous customer service experience helpful.

Compensation:
Compensation is $tbd per hour.

Other Application Instructions:
Submit Resume and Cover Letter via email. info@enviroissues.com, Subject: 2006 Events Internship

3.) Peace Corps

Did you know? Peace Corps is experiencing a high need for people with a passion for protecting the environment? Students with majors in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, wildlife studies, and resource management qualify for 2-year jobs overseas, all expenses paid. Your students are probably looking for a creative, challenging, and meaningful job when they graduate. Peace Corps offers just that.

Thank you for sharing your time with us this past year when we've visited your campus. Because of your support, there are currently close to 8,000 volunteers serving in 72 countries around the world making a difference, gaining professional work experience, and providing much needed training and education.

Applications are being accepted now for all-expenses-paid Peace Corps assignments leaving in late 2006 and early 2007. Please visit the following site to learn more about environmental jobs:

http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.Whatvol.env

Please feel free to forward this to any students who might be interested in learning more about these extraordinary opportunities. Questions? Please call 800.424.8580 and ask to speak to a recruiter.

4.) STAR Program

There are 24 positions for the STAR Program for Summer 2006.

Program Criteria:

• Citizens or have permanent residency status
• Be of Junior status to completion of 1st year of graduate school standing
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• Have taken and scored well (3.0+) in undergraduate mathematics and science courses
• Have one year of biomedical/behavioral laboratory (not coursework) experience
• On a science-related pathway
• Interested in heart, lung, blood, or sleep research

5.) Four Funded Summer Research Internships in Environmental and Occupational Health for Junior and Senior Undergraduate Students

June 19 - August 24, University of Name Washington, Seattle

Environmental and occupational health is the study of how environmental factors can harm human health and how to identify, prevent, and control these effects. Low-income communities and communities of color nationwide frequently bear the brunt of toxic waste sites, polluting businesses, pesticides, highway exhaust, and unhealthy homes.

Internships will:

• Provide first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established environmental and occupational health researchers
• Introduce students to key environmental and occupational health concepts and concerns
• Offer exposure to academic research that will make students competitive for graduate programs

Goal of program

To provide meaningful summer research opportunities that will encourage under-represented students to pursue graduate studies in environmental and occupational health

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, have a minimum grade point of 3.0, and junior or senior status (as of fall 2006) in a science or engineering discipline are eligible. Preference will be given to students with some previous research laboratory experience

Funding for the 10 weeks will be $5200. Dormitory housing costs may be covered for two students

Deadline: April 14, 2006

For more information go to:

http://dept.washington.edu/envhlth/sumtrain.html

6.) Please check out www.eco.org for a substantial list of paid internship opportunities.  These are particularly relevant if you are interested in environmental science, ecology, and land management, but there are jobs listed that utilize a range of skills (scientific and other).

7.) Wastewater Treatment Interns

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES and PARKS/WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION

Job Announcement #06SN5911

Hourly Salary: $14.24 - 15.66 Undergraduates

Opening Date: 3/20/06
Closing Date: 4/21/06

The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks several full-time summer interns. Assignments will be to one of the following areas where they will experience the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system.

• Inspection, Sampling and Flow Monitoring
• GIS
• Communications
• Project Management, Project Control, and Construction Management
• Asset Management Program Support for IT Projects
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Engineering
• WTD Safety Office Program Development
• Electrical Engineering

These are entry-level positions and are intended for students with little to no previous engineering experience. In most cases, schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8-hour days (7 or 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. depending on assignment).

WHO MAY APPLY

This position is open to currently enrolled full-time students with coursework in the described areas. (NOTE: Department of Natural Resources and Parks Policy states that "relatives of current DNRP employees shall not be employed as interns or temporary employees within the Department.")

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of full time student status at an accredited university/college or community college.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Valid Driver's Licenses

HIGHLY DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Enthusiasm to learn
• Dependability
• Willingness and ability to work in a diverse environment
• Good communication skills

WHERE TO APPLY

Please submit your application materials to the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division Human Resources, M.S. KSC-NR-0511, , Seattle, . 98104-3855 by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

REQUIRED APPLICATION FORMS AND MATERIALS

Letter of interest. In not more than one page, incorporate the following:

1. Class status and major

2. Explain how an internship will benefit your education and career.

3. What have you enjoyed the most and least about your education thus far?

4. Describe a situation in which you demonstrated good communication skills.

5. Although you will be considered for all available positions, to help us find a better fit between you and available internships, please specify any areas that you have a particular interest. (Position details are listed below)

King County Data Sheet and Application Form, downloaded from http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/JobApplications.htm

Resume

Copy of transcript

Prior to final offer, submit a 5-year complete driving abstract.

For additional information, send e-mail to: sarah.white@metrokc.gov

For application information call: Steve Namkung(206)263-6520.

8.) YMCA Summer Camp Name Program Registrar

The Metrocenter YMCA is hiring a part-time temporary summer camp program registrar for the Patsy Collins Adventure in Leadership camp for girls. Applicants should have administrative skills and the ability to communicate well with girls and their families. Camp experience a plus.

Compensation: $10.29 - $12.86 per hour

Dates: June 1 - August 15, 15-20 hours per week

Deadline: extended to May 5th

To apply, go to http://www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=employmentAdmin or email Lucia Ramirez at lramirez@mc.seattleymca.org.

Cybercamps is the National Leader in conducting Hi-Tech Hi-Fun computer summer camps for girls and boys ages 7-16. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be a part of our summer staff team for 2006. Cybercamps conducts camps nationwide.

Apply at http://www.giantcampus.com/careers.html click on Fort Lewis.

Camp Directors oversee and direct camps for kids at a location in a specific city or area. The main areas of responsibility include ensuring the safety and quality of the camp and staff training and management. Additionally, Camp Directors may be required at some locations to instruct a course and/or stay overnight. You should be an outgoing, positive individual with strong organizational, planning and leadership skills. Camp Directors are trainers and team builders that make the camp environment a place for staff to bond and campers to feel safe and at home. An interest in computers and experience with children are required. While the Camp Director positions are seasonal, we are looking for staff that would enjoy returning each summer.

Summer camp is a very unique environment that is filled with bonding, laughter, trust and tradition. It is vital that all of our Camp Directors understand the importance of maintaining this environment. After all, our company’s motto is: Human brains learn more when they’re having fun!

Requirements:

• Prior experience working with or instructing children
• Dependable, flexible, organized, resilient, energetic, fun and an easy to follow type of leader
• Must be at least 21 years old by June 1, 2006 (25 in some states)
• In-depth technical experience is not necessary (should be able to teach our basics computer course to 7 - 9 year olds
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification prior to camp’s start
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• References must be provided and a background check will be administered
• A bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation Administration, Technology or a related degree is a prerequisite for employment (equivalent experience will be considered)
• General Office program experience and email skills
• All applicants must have a great sense of humor and the ability to have fun!

Desired Skills:

• Training/management experience
• Interviewing skills
• Background in technology
• Marketing / PR Interest
• Computer skills: hardware and/or software knowledge, A Plus certification, Networking, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, C++, VB, multimedia, digital editing, 3D animation and/or game design

We do not provide housing or relocation and we are currently unable to accept International Applicants.

10.) Computer Camp Counselor

Reply to: Apply at http://www.giantcampus.com/careers.html click on Fort Lewis.

Built on the philosophy that human brains learn best when having fun, Cybercamps NATIONWIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS inspire 7-16 year olds to build, design, explore and invent. Topics in: Web Design, Programming, Flash, 3-D Animation, Robotics, Game Design & Digital Media.

Position Description:
Counselors will teach and guide several of the classes Cybercamps offers; participate and supervise campers in recreation activities such as sports, games, team-building activities, field trips, etc. during non-computer time. We provide the curriculum and you provide your skills, experience, creativity and desire to work with children to enhance each camper's experience. Low camper to staff ratio. Candidates should possess good leadership skills, the ability to work well with others, have a good sense of humor and the ability to have fun! Flexibility is a must! It's a camp for kids!

Special Skills or Qualifications:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2006 and have completed one year of college or equivalent. Experience working with children & solid knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Web Design, Flash, 3D Animation/Modeling, Digital Media (2D and Video), Robotics, Game Design, and Programming (C++ and/or VB).

Camp Dates: June 26-September 1, 2006 at Fort Lewis in Tacoma

Hours - Day camp: 8am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

We do not provide relocation or non-residential week housing, and we are currently unable to accept International Applicants in the on a visa.

PLEASE APPLY AT Apply at http://www.giantcampus.com/careers.html click on Fort Lewis ONLY

Compensation: starting at $300 per week

11.) Math, Science, Special Education teachers

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is recruiting math, science, and special education teachers.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with a growing student population. The District has an increasing need for math, science, and special education teachers and hires for these positions year-round.

For more information contact:

Helena Han
Human Resources Specialist I
helena.han@lausd.net

www.teachinla.com
(800) TEACH-LA x2939

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