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Bonderman Fellow Application due in one week! (5 pm 1/14/2026)

Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two continents and six countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed?
Each year a handful of lucky University of Washington students get to make those decisions as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the support of a Bonderman Fellowship. The 2026 application is open and you may be eligible to apply for this $26,000 fellowship that supports independent exploration and travel abroad.
Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $26,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.
Applications are due before 5:00 pm PT on January 14, 2026. In person and online information session information can be seen here.
More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu – please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply.
Eligibility:
In 2026, the Bonderman Fellowship will offer University of Washington undergraduate graduating seniors, graduate and professional students from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses an opportunity to engage in independent international travel. Open to all fields of study.
Students with limited/no international experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
To be considered, applicants must:
  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Be enrolled in a University of Washington degree program.
  • Graduate/professional students must be enrolled in a degree program the quarter the application is due (Winter Quarter 2026).
    • On leave status is not considered “enrolled”.
    • Professional students include those in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), and Pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs.
  • Undergraduate applicants must be planning to graduate in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026 and must be enrolled in at least two quarters between autumn 2025 and autumn 2026.
    • If you are not graduating in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026, you are not eligible to apply this year.
    • If you are selected as a Bonderman Fellow, you must graduate before you start your travels.
  • Be in good academic, conduct and disciplinary standing during the quarter the application is due.
  • If awarded, good academic, disciplinary and conduct standing is a prerequisite of receiving the fellowship.
  • Please thoroughly review all guidelines and preferences.
To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please review the Applying and FAQ sections of the website.
Best regards,
Bonderman Travel Fellowship
University of Washington
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Office of Fellowships and Awards, The Graduate School
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Global Cellulose Fibers Internship – Federal Way, WA

IC Summer Intern 2026

Global Cellulose Fibers (Formerly part of International Paper now part of American Industrial Partners) is looking for an intern this summer at their Federal Way Research Center.  If you are interested, please send me your resume by Jan 9 (Friday).  I will compile the resumes and send to the hiring manager.  If you have any questions, please reach out.  

Ed Draper

eadraper@uw.edu

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Bioeconomy Career Day – Jan 14th

Hello everyone,

We are excited to invite you—and remind you to register—for the upcoming Bioeconomy Career Day. This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore how your coursework connects to real-world careers in the bioeconomy, hear directly from industry leaders on sustainability projects, and build relationships that can lead to internships and full-time roles. Whether you are just beginning to explore career options or actively preparing for the job market, this is a day designed with your future in mind.
Bioeconomy Career Day
Date: January 15
Location: University of Washington
Audience: Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering / BSE, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering students, and students interested to learn more about the SBSE program.
Agenda & Registration Links
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Industry Internship Panel
Hear from current BSE and ChemE students talk about their internships and projects they worked on.
10:00 – 11:30 AM | Company & Sustainability Presentations
Learn how leading organizations are advancing sustainability and innovation in their operations.
Companies at the Panel & Presentations:
Amazon, Harris Group, Inland Empire, James Hardie, Lundberg Jansen, Nippon Dynawave, Packaging Corp of America (PCA), Smurfit Westrock, and Solenis.
Register for the Panel & Presentations:
https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1864561
12:30 – 3:00 PM | Career Fair
Connect directly with employers recruiting for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.
Companies at the Career Fair:
Amazon, AxChem, Georgia Pacific, Harris Group, International Paper, Lundberg Jansen, Nalco (Ecolab/Nalco Water), Nippon Dynawave, Packaging Corp of America (PCA), Smurfit Westrock, and Solenis.
Register for the Career Fair:
https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1865740
Students are encouraged to attend all portions of the day, regardless of class year. This event is designed to help you better understand the breadth of career opportunities available and learn more about the bioeconomy.  If you have questions about specific companies or roles, recruiters will be on hand to answer them.
We look forward to seeing you on January 15.
Thank you, and let me know if you have any questions!

ED DRAPER
Executive Director
Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation

eadraper@uw.edu

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WORKSHOP: 2026 Carbon Removal in Washington State & Beyond

From the Burke Center for Entrepreneurship:
Registration is now open for the 2026 Carbon Removal in Washington State and Beyond Workshop on Friday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Oak Hall Denny Room.
Hear about problem spaces related to carbon removal, engineered and nature-based pathways to solutions, then participate in ideation sessions on your own solutions. This workshop: Carbon Removal in Washington State and Beyond brings UW students together for an interdisciplinary workshop with corporate and startup leaders to ideate on carbon removal solutions. This event can spark ideas for this year’s Environmental Innovation Challenge!
Solutions include various pathways from forestry to oceanography and geology to regenerative agriculture. They also include hardware, software, and AI; think measuring, monitoring, risk prediction, AI for nature, and applied AI (e.g., geospatial data, data science).

Hear about problem spaces related to carbon removal, engineered and nature-based pathways to solutions, then participate in ideation sessions on your own solutions. Students will also have the chance to participate in a Pitch Challenge at the end of the workshop with the chance to win a prize for Best Pitch!

Pre-registration is required; walk-up registrations will not be accepted on the day of the event. Catered food and beverages provided. Open to current UW undergraduate and graduate students from any major.

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Winter 2026 Course: ASTR 190 Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics

Available Winter 2026 course: ASTR 190 Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics.  This course is open to all students/majors.

Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics (ASTR 190/597) explores how Indigenous peoples of the Pacific navigated thousands of miles of open ocean guided by stars, wind, swells, and marine life. Students learn about the cosmos through both Indigenous and Western lenses while examining the cultural impact of reclaiming traditional practices. The course interweaves Indigenous wisdom with modern astrophysics concepts.
It’s taught by Dr. Brittany Kamai, an Affiliate member of our faculty, an expert in the unique combination of both gravitational wave astrophysics and traditional Pacific Islander voyaging. The course is interactive and project-based and has been one of our most popular offerings in the last two years we’ve offered it.

Details:
• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:50pm
• Hybrid format (in-person weeks 1–2 and 9–10 in PAA 216; Zoom otherwise)
• No prerequisites
• Open to undergraduates and graduates
• Fulfills NSc credit

Contact:
Ricky Chon, Ed.D, Academic Counselor
Department of Astronomy | PAB B366 | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Box 351580 | 3910 15th Ave NE | Seattle, WA 98195
✉ rchon11@uw.edu |☎ (206) 685-7856

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Fire Ecology Tenure Track Faculty Position @ Southern Illinois University

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology and Management

School of Forestry and Horticulture – SIU Carbondale

 POSITION: Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology and Management, nine (9) month, tenure track effective August 16, 2026.

 QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants are required to have: 1) Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or other closely related natural-resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by the time of hire. 2) Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework; 3) Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students; 4) Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) In addition to the Ph.D., B.S. in Forestry from an SAF-accredited university. 2) Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The anticipated teaching requirements include: Fire Management, Prescribed Burn Planning, Forest Measurements, and other undergraduate and graduate level coursework. The expected teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester. Additionally, involvement in the teaching of our 2-week intersession field course is expected. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students and advise the Saluki FireDawgs, where students gain field experience in prescribed burning. The incumbent will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program with relevance to Illinois and the Midwest region and lead an outreach component to assist our citizens, businesses, and agencies understanding of fire management.

 SALARY: Salary is commensurate with professional experience.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit the following through our online application system: letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references.

 FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Eric Holzmueller, Search Chair, School of Forestry and Horticulture

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Mail Code 4411, Carbondale, IL 62901

618-453-3341  eholzmue@siu.edu

VIEW POSTING: SIU Fire Ecology Asst Prof position description

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Spring at Friday Harbor Labs – Zoobot & Marine Studies Programs!

Interested in an entire quarter of hands-on interdisciplinary learning? Want to spend 10 weeks on San Juan Island immersing yourself in topics surrounding the Salish Sea? Yearning to grow your professional network?

This year, Friday Harbor Labs is hosting an interdisciplinary suite of courses revolving around the natural history, ecology, and indigenous history of the Salish Sea. Students eager to expand their knowledge of the Salish Sea, marine science, and indigenous history in this area are encouraged to learn more and apply to spend Spring quarter 2026 at Friday Harbor Labs! 

 See Course Descriptions for more details on courses offered. Applications are now open and reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now while spots last!

 Zoology Botany (ZooBot) Program (16-17 credits): 

FHL/BIOL 430: Marine Zoology (5 credits)
FHL 440/BIOL 445: Marine Botany (5 credits)
FHL 470: Research in Marine Biology (6 credits)
(optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit)

 Spring Marine Studies (SMS) Program (15-16 credits):

FHL 375: Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
FHL 403: Novel Marine Ecosystems (5 credits)
FHL 420: Marine Ecology of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
FHL 480: Professional Portfolio in Marine Science (5 credits)
HSTAA/AIS 311: Indigenous History and Environment of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
(optional) FHL 490: Marine Sciences Seminar (1 credit)

 Contact Maia Kreis fhlstudents@uw.edu with questions!

 

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Hiring an Undergraduate Assistant in the UW Program on Climate Change Office

Undergraduate Assistant Needed in the UW Program on Climate Change Office!

This position is best suited to someone interested in learning more climate science and in interacting with the UW and affiliated climate community. We are looking for someone who would like to work 4-6 hours a week, and is able to work additional hours supporting events. Student applicants should be available for a minimum of two years and able to start work by March 2026. Start date as early as mid January is possible.

Please visit the Program on Climate Change website to learn about the program.

Candidates should:

  • Have a genuine interest in the program’s focus on connecting departments, faculty, students, and staff around climate related issues and skills

  • Physical climate system

  • Have an interest in climate change opportunities after graduating

  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize several competing tasks and projects

  • Exercise good judgment, be open to learning new skills, and meet deadlines

  • Be comfortable with digital software, have significant experience with MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Google Docs, Sheets, Canva, and similar

More detail is below. If you are interested in the position and have questions, or want to meet, email Miriam at uwpcc@uw.edu and include “undergraduate assistant” in the subject line.

Additional Detail:

Employer: Program on Climate Change (PCC)

Primary Contact: Miriam Bertram, Assistant Director of the Program on Climate Change

Contact: uwpcc@uw.edu

Position Type: On-Campus Student Employment

Title: Program on Climate Change (PCC) Undergraduate Assistant

Division: College of the Environment – Program on Climate Change (PCC)

Location:  PCC Office in the Ocean Sciences Building (OCN) Room 335A, Box 355351 Seattle, WA 98195

Work Schedule: The first month will be spent learning systems and processes, which will require 2-4 hours per week. By spring quarter 2026 the student should be available to work 4-6 hours/week on 2 non-consecutive weekdays each week with occasional afternoon/evening events. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate class schedule each quarter.

Duties Include:

  • Weekly updates to the PCC website and Trumba event calendar

  • Quarterly updates of the “Quarterly Climate Courses” and “Quarterly Seminars” pages of the PCC website

  • Identifying climate-minor courses and instructors; organizing course information and distributing quarterly emails to advertise the climate minor

  • Identifying climate-related courses and education pathways for a variety of UW students

  • Bi-yearly updates to the “People” section of the PCC website and other sections of the website as needed, using WordPress and/or HTML

  • Creation of PCC participant directory profiles that populate the “People” section.

  • Bi-yearly updates to the Philanthropic Impact, PNW Ambassadors, and Undergraduate Opportunities

  • Assisting with PCC-related events, including the Summer Institute at Friday Harbor in mid-September and the Winter Welcome on campus in the winter quarter

  • Arranging carpool logistics for the PCC Summer Institute

  • Developing digital and printed communications/flyers for events and educational programming

  • Developing and posting news and blogs for the PCC website

  • Editing and uploading news and blog content written by other PCC members

  • Occasionally monitoring mailman listservs and UW PCC email

  • Using WordPress and html

  • Creation and data processing of intake and event-related forms

  • Monthly updates to PCC homepage postings and featured events

  • Manage LinkedIn etc.

Once familiar with the PCC and UW climate research, additional duties may include:

  • Presenting the Climate Science Minor to undergraduate students

  • Assisting the Undergraduate Cohort in logistics, planning, advertising, and broader PCC relations

  • Attending board meetings to stay familiar with PCC activities

This position is expected to renew each year until graduation, with pay increases as assistants take on more roles and learn more skills.

Salary: Starts at $22.65/hr

To Apply: Email three pdf’s: (1) statement of interest (no more than 1 page, state why you would like to work for the PCC-please show that you understand the mission of the PCC and the expected role of the undergraduate assistant) (2) tentative winter schedule with unavailable times blocked out, and (3) resume to Miriam Bertram uwpcc@uw.edu, include “undergrad assistant application” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

Questions: Email Miriam Bertram (uwpcc@uw.edu)