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March 2019
ARCUS Arctic Research Webinar
Join for a seminar on "Diverse Responses and Emerging Risks for Marine Mammals in a Rapidly Changing Arctic" by Dr. Donna Hauser, a Research Assistant Professor at the International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Donna studies marine ecology and has examined the habitat use, distribution, and behavior of marine mammals for over 15 years. Dr. Hauser will provide several case studies to illustrate how changes in the timing and extent of sea ice cover affect distribution, migration timing, and…
Find out more »April 2019
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Port Townsend
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension, and the NW Maritime Center are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop in Port Townsend. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, April 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Maritime Center 431…
Find out more »Salmon Recovery Conference
The Salmon Recovery Funding Board’s Salmon Recovery Conference is an important event for sharing information and improving salmon recovery in Washington state. This year’s conference marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Salmon Recovery Act in Washington state. The conference brings together people involved with salmon recovery for information sharing and networking about the 4 H’s of salmon recovery: habitat, hydropower, hatcheries, and harvest. The conference is an opportunity to share best practices, improve recovery plan implementation and…
Find out more »Climate Science Goes to the Capitol
How do we translate science into policy? Can the legislative process address the growing threat of climate change? And how can informed citizens make a difference? Join us for the next Climate Science on Tap to find out. Experts will share their experience communicating science and advocating for action in our state capitol with enlightening presentations and a thoughtful panel discussion. Come with questions, have a tasty brew, share in a conversation, and leave with answers. Panelists: Aseem Prakash, PhD, Director of the Center for Environmental Politics,…
Find out more »Tsunami Experts Hit the Road for Coastal Tour
Tsunami and earthquake experts will be on the Washington coast for the week of April 9 through April 12 for presentations and discussions on tsunami vertical evacuation structures, potential earthquake early warning systems and survival strategies. Officials from the Washington Emergency Management Division will be joined by the Washington Geological Survey, the National Weather Service, Washington Sea Grant and local emergency management officials in the 90-minute presentation, which will include time for questions. Public presentations will be: 10 a.m., Tuesday,…
Find out more »Monster Seminar Jam
NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center will host a Monster Seminar Jam on Thursday, April 11th. The seminar will focus on the International Gulf of Alaska expedition and will be led by Dr. Laurie Weitkamp. Join in person or remote.
Find out more »#MeTooSTEM Seminars
Founder of #MeTooSTEM, Dr. BethAnn McLaughlin, will be hosting two seminars at UW on Wednesday, April 17th. Scientific Seminar: 12:00 pm, Hitchcock (HCK) 132 Seminar Title: “Chaperone Determinants of Neuronal Survival” #MeTooSTEM Seminar: 4:00 pm, Hitchcock (HCK) 132 Seminar Title: “Ending Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination in STEM One Harasshole and Chili Pepper at a Time” These events will be sponsored by The University of Washington Neuroscience Graduate Program, the UW Institute for Neuroengineering, the Departments of Biology, Physiology & Biophysics,…
Find out more »#MeTooSTEM Workshops
Founder of #MeTooSTEM, Dr. BethAnn McLaughlin, will be hosting multiple workshops on Thursday, April 18th. Building Healthy Academic Workplaces 9:00 – 11:00 am, Health Sciences G-328 A MeTooSTEM Action Workshop *(Registration Required) “End Campus Rape Insurance”: (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, Samuel K. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, Unity Suite #WeToo – Taking on harassment & discrimination through collective action & collective bargaining 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Health Sciences G-328 Peer Supporter Training *(Registration Required) 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Health Sciences G-417…
Find out more »Monster Seminar Jam
NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center is hosting series of Monster Seminar Jams on Thursdays at 11 a.m. from April to June. The series is designed to help share science and management information and provide a space for productive dialogue between scientists, educators, and resource managers. For more seminar details, see website. Join remotely or in person.
Find out more »Addressing Shoreline Armoring in Puget Sound: Weaving together the past and future of design, science, regulations, education, and outreach
SOLD OUT. Please contact Nicole Faghin to be placed on the waiting list - faghin@uw.edu. Join us for a workshop to discuss where we have come from and where we are going to address shoreline armoring in Puget Sound. Some of our guest speakers have been working in this field for over 30 years and can provide perspective of changes over time. Key topic areas to be discussed include: Overall perspective by Hugh Shipman, Department of Ecology Designing our shorelines with Peter Hummell, Anchor QEA; Jim…
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