Dr. Bethann McLaughlin, Assistant Professor of Neuobiology and Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University and founder of #MeTooSTEM, is visiting UW in April to give a science talk and participate in several events related to #MeTooSTEM and Sexual Harassment. More information and registration: http://www.bit.ly/uwmetoostem
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
Want to do something meaningful with your Spring Break? Spend yours providing mentorship and education at K-12 schools around Washington state! During Alternative Spring Break (ASB), you will learn from rural and tribal communities, team-teach, and grow. Continue reading
It’s time to apply for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) – a chance for UW students to contribute to and learn from rural and tribal communities around Washington, have a cross-cultural, immersive exchange, and team-teach and mentor in K-12 settings!
By building relationships and providing dynamic curriculum, Science ASB programs cultivate an interest in science, the self-esteem, and the leadership of the K-12 youth we work with.
UW students will find they have much to offer the program, and that they also gain a lot from the experience in return!
For more details:
Second Priority Deadline for Applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday November 15th.
Seattle MESA is recruiting for volunteers to help out at MESA Day!
Seattle MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) will be hosting MESA Day at North Seattle College March 26th, Saturday.
We are looking for volunteers, who can participate in many ways, including: judge challenges, lead mini competitions, present demonstrations, and basic event logistics (taking pictures, serving lunch, for example).
To sign up: http://goo.gl/forms/Ks9q1zdgQZ
For more information: http://seattlemesa.org/take-action/mesa-day/
It would be great to have you there volunteering!
Questions? Contact Martha Flores Pérez – mgfp@uw.edu
Application Opens January 4, 2016
We are excited to announce that the online application for the 2016-2017 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) will be available on our website soon!
We will select nearly 1450 new students to receive funding and additional professional development support and industry exploration opportunities. We need your help in encouraging every eligible student in Washington to apply! Continue reading
Calling for Mentors and STEM enthusiasts who want to expand participation of STEM youth in Seattle!
The Dream Project and the 3DL Partnership are partnering with Neighborhood House High Point Center in West Seattle on an exciting new program called STUDIO. As STUDIO mentors, we engage middle-school and high-school youth in tinkering activities, art, health literacy, and opportunities to learn about STEM in higher education and careers.
Mentors attend hands-on sessions with youth and support them to develop habits of mind for learning and succeeding in STEM, school, and life.
Here’s how to sign up:
NSF’s GRFP is one of the premier opportunities to fund your graduate study. It provides 3 years of funding that you can use in a 5 year time frame. This includes a $32,000 annual stipend and tuition. For UW graduate students, GAIP health insurance is also covered.
While there may be an assumption this funding would be only for the “usual suspects” (e.g., life sciences, engineering, math, etc.), there are a surprising number of social science disciplines included in the eligibility list, including STEM education, Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, Anthropology, History, and Sociology. We encourage students in all eligible fields to look into this fellowship.
Seniors who are planning to attend graduate school can apply now and take the funding with them to whatever school they attend. First year graduate students (and sometimes second year students) can apply now.
Application deadlines range from October 29 – November 4, 2014. Continue reading
