2010 Maritime Training Assoc. Educational Scholarships

The scholarships may be used by students pursuing maritime training and education in community colleges, technical and vocational programs, colleges, universities, maritime academies or other educational institutions. Scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of one $5,000, one $3,000, and two $1,000 in the Spring of 2010.  In addition, Pacific Maritime Magazine will award a $500 scholarship to one of the finalists planning to pursue a seagoing maritime career.

The YMTA is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting students who wish to pursue careers in the maritime industry including the marine sciences.

Applications are available at the YMTA website www.ymta.net/ScholarshipProgram.asp and must be received by YMTA Scholarship Committee Chair by Friday, February 19, 2010.

Research Assistantship for Winter Quarter 2010

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Part-time, 50% FTE one quarter Research Assistantship (RA) appointment (with possibility of re-appointment for additional quarters)   –   to help analyze information and data related to UW graduate education.

Note:  The application deadline is December 3, 2009, however, application materials submitted sooner will be considered immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:
1. Research, analyze and report on graduate education data. This will require using Graduate School databases, the UW Enterprise Data Warehouse, and other institutional, web and library sources. This will also require collaboration with Graduate School staff.
2. Create reports that communicate data and analysis to the UW and larger communities.
3. Provide data analysis and information for use with internal and external constituencies via updates, published reports, and the Graduate School website.
4. Create short surveys to obtain information to supplement existing Graduate School data (e.g., short surveys of staff working in graduate education, graduate students, faculty, etc.)
5. Build local reporting systems to provide access to information that will support internal decision-making and strategic planning and communications.

The RA will report to the Dean of the Graduate School, and also work closely with the Director of Computing and Information Resources, and the Director of Communication and Marketing.
Requirements:
# Full-time graduate student status at the University of Washington
# Demonstrated aptitude for data gathering, analysis, reporting, writing.
# Basic statistical knowledge and ability to use programs such as SPSS;
# Proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on MS Access and Excel.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
# Research-based master’s degree and experience with data analysis, reporting, writing.
# Survey design experience and proficiency with TSQL, Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint are highly desirable.
# Experience with graduate education data and methods
# Experience using warehouse tools, including business analytics
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student

Uses Graduate Student Salary Schedule.

Research Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter; successful applicants will be responsible for paying any student fees. Operating Fee (including most of tuition) will be paid. Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.
The appointment may continue beyond Winter quarter, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes submitting a resume/vitae and completing the on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

The application deadline is December 3, 2009, however, application materials submitted sooner will be considered immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Decisions and notification to all applicants by December 11, 2009.
Appointment to begin December 16, 2009.
Questions to graddean@u.washington.edu.

Program on Climate Change Fellowships

Graduate student fellowships are an important part of the PCC, and are awarded to highly qualified students interested or involved in interdisciplinary climate research. Traditionally, fellowships have been awarded to first-year students in one of the PCC core departments.
To enhance PCC’s interdisciplinary flavor , we now also award PCC fellowships to students *outside the core* departments.

The Program on Climate Change is able to award one nine-month at-large fellowship for the academic year 2010/2011; the student may be an incoming, first year student, or an existing student enrolled in a degree granting UW department, excluding those in departments that currently receive PCC fellowships (ESS, Chemical and Physical Oceanography, and Atmospheric Sciences).

To be considered for this fellowship, the student must have the prerequisite science and mathematics coursework to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Climate Science (GCeCS) as listed under part (b) of the Admission Requirements (see Graduate Certificate link under Academics on the PCC web site).

Application materials must be submitted to the PCC office, with recommendation from a potential faculty advisor in their home department, by 5 May 2010. The application must include:

1. A copy of the application submitted to the home department, including undergraduate and graduate transcripts (where applicable).

2. Statement from the applicant describing their research area, how they see the PCC relating to their career/research interests, and affirm that they plan to fulfill the requirements of the climate certificate.

3. Recommendation from their chosen faculty advisor, who should be or become familiar with the PCC and PCC educational goals.

4. A list of science and mathematics prerequisites and grades received, that fulfill the Admission Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Climate Science (GCeCS).

*All PCC Fellowship Awardees are expected to participate in PCC-sponsored activities and are highly encouraged to enroll in the graduate climate certificate (GCeCS) .*

Additional PCC program information can be found at:
http://uwpcc.washington.edu/

Questions? Please contact the PCC Director, Chris Bretherton (breth@washington.edu), or the PCC Program Manager, Miriam Bertram (uwpcc@u.washington.edu).

Smithsonian Fellowships

Graduate Fellowships allow students to conduct research for ten-week periods in association with Smithsonian research staff members. P

FIELDS:

• § American History, American Material and Folk Culture, and the History of Music and Musical Instruments
• § History of Science and Technology
• § History of Art, Design, Crafts, and the Decorative Arts
• § Anthropology, Archeology, Linguistics, and Ethnic Studies
• § Evolutionary, Systematic, Behavioral, Environmental Biology and Conservation
• § Earth, Mineral, and Planetary Science
• § Materials Characterization and Conservation

ELIGIBILITY: Graduate Student Fellowships: Applicants must be formally enrolled in a graduate program of study, must have completed at least one semester, and must not yet have been advanced to candidacy in a doctoral program. Fellowships allow research for ten-week periods.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION: Applicants are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly qualifications, experiences, the quality of the research project or study proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs.

STIPEND: Graduate Students – $6,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15 annually

For additional information and application materials, please visit the Smithsonian Institution Fellowships Home Page

http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

DEADLINE: January 4, 2010
(Paper applications are available from the Office of Fellowships and Awards, G-1 Communications Building)
The Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards is now accepting applications from students for the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship. Mrs. Liebmann set up a trust fund to provide funding for graduate students of “outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study.” This is the first year that we have participated in this national fellowship competition; we are able to send three nominees to the foundation for consideration. The Office of Fellowships and Awards will collect all applications and a faculty panel will review and choose the nominees.

AWARD: The fellowship provides an $18,000 stipend plus tuition and may be renewed for a total of three years of funding.

FIELDS: Eligible fields are: any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other formal professional training).

ELIGIBILITY:
Must be in an advanced degree program at the UW
Must be U.S. citizen
Must have outstanding undergraduate record
Must show financial need
Must have received baccalaureate degree
Not advocate communism . . . (yes this is for real.)

For more information about the fellowship and application process, please go to: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/liebmann/index.shtml or contact us at gradappt@u.washington.edu or 206-543-7152

Kate’s Note:  This is not your usual fellowship. Be sure to get your paper application in early and be as complete as possible in enumerating your academic record and financial need. (This is no time to be shy and modest.) Also remember that faculty will be doing the first selection. Then the applicants go on to the next level of selection.

Earth Ministry, Operations Manager Job Open

http://www.earthministry.org/about/jobs

(Note from Kate: While the pay is pretty low, the experience you can get here, if it’s relevant to your career plans, could be high in value.)

ORGANIZATION: Earth Ministry is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the Christian community in environmental stewardship. We work in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While Earth Ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, we actively engage all religious communities on climate and energy issues through Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Our programs and resources are in use across the US and Canada and available to all.

Half-time (20 hrs/week) staff position responsible for day-to-day organizational support. Duties include a mix of administrative, IT, financial, and program responsibilities.

Requirements: Bachelor?s degree and minimum of one year experience in an administrative capacity, preferably with a non-profit organization. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and database systems and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities are essential.  Additional experience may substitute for education requirement.

Salary and Benefits: $10-$13/ hour depending on experience, plus half-time medical benefits and generous vacation.

To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to search@earthministry.org by November 23, 2009. Early applications will be given priority and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Position starts January 2, 2010 as is located in Seattle, WA. Earth Ministry is an equal opportunity employer. No calls.
http://www.earthministry.org

Job listing sent by
LeeAnne Beres, Executive Director of EM (and SMA alumna)
Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light
6512 23rd Ave NW, Suite 317
Seattle, WA 98117

Teaching Assistant – Biology

50% FTE temporary Winter Quarter 2010 teaching assistant position(s).

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

Biology typically hires between one and eight non-Biology TAs every quarter, depending on commitments to Biology graduate students. TAs may be required to lead labs or quiz sections at lower division or upper division levels. Courses are offered in: Introductory Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Plant Biology; and Physiology.

Responsibilities include: attending lectures, teaching sections, grading, and additional course specific requirements of individual instructors. For further information about possible courses see University course catalog and time schedules.
Requirements:
Currently registered UW graduate student in good standing and eligible to hold a graduate student assistantship.

Availability for entire appointment timeframe (1/04/10-3/19/10).

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Satisfactory grades in one or more upper division courses in the appropriate field.

Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the course.

How to Apply:
Fill out form available at: http://www.biology.washington.edu/pdf/grad/BioTAapp.pdf, and submit electronically to eoc@u.washington.edu along with current CV, contact information for 2-3 references and proof of appropriate coursework.

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Winter TA for POE

ENVIR 250: Data Types & Collection Methods
Winter Quarter 2010, 1/04/2010 to 3/19/2010

Instructors: Eric Salathé, Department of Atmospheric Sciences and JISAO Climate Impacts Group; and Eunice Blavascunas, Program on the Environment   –    MTWTh 2:30-3:20 PM

Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: November 12, 2009
Notification: November 23, 2009
Acceptance: November 25, 2009

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or look in the Academic Student Employee category of the University Employment website.

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FLAS Applications

Apply now for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships

Application packets for Title VI Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships are now available for students to pick up from the Jackson School of International Studies, Office of Student Services in Thomson 111. Incoming and current graduate and professional students from all departments and schools are encouraged to apply. The deadline is January 15, 2010.

Incoming and current M.A and Ph.D. students, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and plan to study a modern foreign language*, in combination with area or international studies or international aspects of professional fields, are eligible for Academic Year awards. Summer fellowships are granted to those who will take an intensive foreign language course in the U.S. or abroad.

FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education through eight National Resource Centers located in the Jackson School of International Studies: Canada, East Asia, Global (International) Studies, Middle East, Russia/East Europe/Central Asia (REECAS/Ellison), South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Europe.

Summer 2010 awards will provide tuition up to $4,000, plus a living allowance of $2,500. Travel funds up to $1,000 are available with summer awards only. Academic Year 2010-11 fellowships, pending funding, will grant tuition up to $12,000**, plus a stipend of $15,000**. Graduate appointee health insurance is paid out of the tuition amount.

Students may download application materials from http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/catalog/flasapp.html .

Eight campus-wide information sessions about the FLAS fellowship will be held in November and December. (Dates, times and locations are attached.) Students may register by emailing Mary Ann Curtis at macurtis@uw.edu.

*2009-10 FLAS award languages: Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Filipino/Tagalog, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian/Malay, Italian, Japanese, Kazak, Kirgiz, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tajik, Thai, Turkish, Uighur, Urdu, Uzbek, and Vietnamese. Award languages for 2010-11 are not confirmed.

**2009-10 funding levels. Academic Year 2010-11 award amounts have not been determined.

Mary Ann Curtis, Coordinator
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program Jackson School of International Studies University of Washington macurtis@uw.edu
Phone: 206-616-8679

PS – Listing of campus info sessions is in the next item below.

FLAS Info Sessions

FLAS Fellowships Information Session
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 01:42 PM PDT
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Information Sessions

Ø Tuesday, November 3, 4:30-5:20pm, Thomson 211
Ø Friday, November 6, 1:30-2:20pm, Thomson 235
Ø Tuesday, November 10, 10:30-11:20am, Denny 309
Ø Friday, November 13, 4:30-5:20pm, Thomson 211
Ø Wednesday, November 18, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 234
Ø Friday, November 20, 4:30-5:20pm, Thomson 211
Ø Tuesday, December 1, 4:30-5:20pm, Thomson 211
Ø Friday, December 4, 4:30-5:20pm, Thomson 211

Graduate and Professional Students* planning to take intensive foreign language** courses during Summer 2010 and or intending to study foreign language and area or international studies during Academic Year 2010-11, mark your calendars now for one of the above sessions and R.S.V.P. to macurtis@u.washington.edu.

Each workshop will cover FLAS fellowship benefits and requirements, the application process, and how awards may be used for study in the U.S. or abroad.

Summer awards pay tuition up to $4,000, plus a $2,500 stipend. Graduate appointee health insurance is paid out of the tuition amount. Travel money up to $1,000 is usually available, but is not guaranteed.

Academic year awards grant tuition up to $12,000***, plus a $15,000*** stipend. Graduate appointee health insurance**** is paid out of the tuition amount.

Bring your questions to the session. Applications will be provided. Or pick up an application in advance in Thomson 111 or 126. You may also download it from http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/catalog/flasapp.html

The deadline for filing applications is January 15, 2010.

To R.S.V.P. or for more information contact: Mary Ann Curtis, FLAS Fellowship Coordinator, macurtis@u.washington.edu or call 206-616-8679.
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*To qualify for the award you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
**2009-10 FLAS award languages: Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Filipino/Tagalog, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian/Malay, Italian, Japanese, Kazak, Kirgiz, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tajik, Thai, Turkish, Uighur, Urdu, Uzbek, and Vietnamese. Languages for 2010-11 are not yet confirmed.
***2009-10 level. These may increase for 2010-11. **** $1545 for 2009-10