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February 2018
Orca Bowl Training Session
Volunteer for Orca Bowl 2018 Do you enjoy inspiring youth about the ocean? Are you excited about getting more students involved in STEM science and careers? Orca Bowl relies on more than 80 volunteers and dozens of sponsors to make the program a success. Faculty, researchers, graduate students, and staff from the University of Washington, as well as scientists, educators, and staff from colleague institutions and agencies all volunteer for this event. Join us and inspire the next generation of…
Find out more »Amplify: Conversations About Science Communication
Amplify is a series of conversations among faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students who want to explore and engage in science communication and outreach. Bringing together individuals from the College of the Environment and around UW, Amplify events are an opportunity to consider and challenge ideas in science communication, outreach, and engagement; to learn how others are addressing issues in these arenas; and to amplify conversations about science in order to better serve society. Hosted by the College of the…
Find out more »Orca Bowl Training Session
Volunteer for Orca Bowl 2018 Do you enjoy inspiring youth about the ocean? Are you excited about getting more students involved in STEM science and careers? Orca Bowl relies on more than 80 volunteers and dozens of sponsors to make the program a success. Faculty, researchers, graduate students, and staff from the University of Washington, as well as scientists, educators, and staff from colleague institutions and agencies all volunteer for this event. Join us and inspire the next generation of…
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop – Seattle
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a First Aid at Sea one-day workshop on Monday, Feb. 16, 2018 in Seattle. Topics covered include: CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and first aid kits.
Find out more »2018 Geohazards Symposium Living with Earth Hazards in Western Washington
The Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists and the Northwest Geological Society will jointly host the 2018 symposium Living with Earth Hazards in Western Washington. The symposium will take place at McCaw Hall, Seattle Center over three days: PUBLIC DAY, SATURDAY February 17, Free registration - Morning session: 8:30am to 12:00 noon - Afternoon session: 1:00pm to 4:30pm >> Note: Morning and Afternoon public sessions are identical Come learn about the geologic hazards of your neighborhood and how you can protect your…
Find out more »Webinar Series – Fishery Ecosystem Plan Initiative on Climate and Communities
Notice of Public Webinar Series Webinar Series on Ecosystem Climate and Communities to be held in January-February 2018 The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is sponsoring a series of webinars presenting information relevant to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan Initiative on Climate and Communities. Four webinars have been scheduled. All webinars will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the dates shown below and last for approximately two hours: Thursday, January 25: What do we expect to happen in the California Current under climate change?…
Find out more »Save the date! Orca Bowl 2018
Washington State’s Ocean Knowledge Competition Each year, high school students from across the state of Washington come together for a day of friendly competition and exciting enrichment experiences at Orca Bowl, Washington’s regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB). Washington Sea Grant partners with UW’s College of the Environment to offer the program. Prospective sponsors and volunteers can find more on our sponsors and volunteer pages.
Find out more »Webinar – Coastal Flooding Processes in Washington State with Katy Serafin
Washington Sea Grant will be hosting a webinar on February 26th from 2-4 pm featuring Dr. Katy Serafin. Katy recently was awarded a doctorate from Oregon State University on her research into extreme coastal flooding and water levels in Washington, Oregon and California associated with tides, waves, storm surge, climate variability and sea level rise. See Katy's three minute summary of her work here:https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_o327v6z1 Register for the webinar here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/033e1f31b94652288c34be5db4a05ad8 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about…
Find out more »Webinar Series – Fishery Ecosystem Plan Initiative on Climate and Communities
Notice of Public Webinar Series Webinar Series on Ecosystem Climate and Communities to be held in January-February 2018 The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is sponsoring a series of webinars presenting information relevant to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan Initiative on Climate and Communities. Four webinars have been scheduled. All webinars will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the dates shown below and last for approximately two hours: Thursday, January 25: What do we expect to happen in the California Current under climate change?…
Find out more »March 2018
Wild Seafood Exchange
WSG is a sponsor for the 25th annual Wild Seafood Exchange, a one day conference for the independent commercial fisherman who wants to learn about marketing and direct marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers and seafood buyers. The event provides opportunities to network and learn from vendors and fishermen alike. Hear from restaurants and retailers, brokers and seafood buyers about what they need. Hear from colleagues about their business through small business case studies. Learn about funding sources for business operations,…
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