Strong in quantitative skills? Interested in health policy? The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) offers a great fellowship opportunity for both graduating seniors and alumni, starting Sept 1, 2017.
Post-Bachelor Fellowship at IHME
Fellows at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) influence the health of billions of people by analyzing data and developing new tools. At IHME, we analyze the world’s health data to make better decisions about important health problems. This requires insights from a variety of fields, from computer science to anthropology. The Post-Bachelor Fellowship (PBF) provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global health projects. PBFs use creativity to solve complex global health problems. As a PBF, you will join a community of passionate researchers in our dynamic research institute. We value diversity, innovation, and critical-thinking.
Deadline: January 10, 2017
Interested in graduate school, but not sure which one is right for you? On Jan 18th from 12:30-2pm (CP 206), PPPA is hosting an information session to provide UWT students with information on the range of graduate school options available to them. Join the discussion with admission representatives and former UWT students from graduate programs in law, public policy and administration, and international studies. Compare your options and get your questions answered.
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nomics, was an invited speaker at the Canadian Labor Congress’ (CLC) “Rise Up” conference held in Ottawa. The conference brought together labor and human right activists to discuss ways to strengthen labor organizations and address social inequalities. The CLC, the largest workers’ union in Canada, selected Takele to speak because of his effective advocacy for a $15 minimum wage in SeaTac as well as his lobbying on behalf of the rights of Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize. His speech, entitled “Adapt, Engage or Lose,” discussed how workers and unions should respond to the changing nature of work. The first of many to follow, we’re sure!
nterested in living and working in Japan after graduation? Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program representatives will be on campus on October 17 to talk about opportunities to do just that! Join us to learn more about ways to work, teach and experience Japan.
re you interested in studying or interning abroad, learning a new language, or maybe even doing research abroad? Not sure how to fund it? Then come to this workshop and hear from students who’ve spent time abroad.