Sciences and Mathematics - SAM in the School of IAS at UW Tacoma

01/01/2025

Awesome summer internship being supervised by UWT Environmental Science alum Meg McCann!

Apply Now!!!

Environmental Scientist Intern – Summer 2025Seattle, WA Working at Floyd|SniderWe’re an employee-owned environmental consulting firm offering strategy, science, and engineering solutions in the private and public sectors. Independently owned and operated since 1996, Floyd|Snider has consist...

12/26/2024

🪴Calling all environmental facilitators who love to connect communities to stewardship opportunities through volunteer events!

Are you interested in leading volunteer events and educating participants about ecology, salmon recovery, and native plants?

This position is for you if:
🍃You have experience in ecological restoration.
🗣️You have experience leading groups of people in outdoor settings, and performing ecological restoration work.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply before January 15th.
Head to the link to learn more and apply! https://mtsgreenway.org/jobs/volunteer-specialist/

12/20/2024

Ethics in science lesson!

The paper had been cited nearly 3,200 times.

12/10/2024

Job at Mount Rainier!

Join our team as a Wildlife Biological Science Technician!
Love the outdoors and want to make an impact? We’re looking for dedicated field crew members for the 2025 summer season (typically April through September) to monitor Northern Spotted Owls and more in rugged wilderness backcountry!

- 80% fieldwork: hiking, navigating steep terrain, and collecting vital wildlife acoustic data in remote areas throughout the park's forested areas from 2000' to up to 4800' in elevation.
- 20% office: organizing, mapping, and reporting findings.
- Skills needed: overnight backpacking skills in a variety of forest conditions, snow, and often inclement weather; backcountry navigation (maps & GPS); wildlife ID; data entry; and teamwork!

Ready for a physically challenging, rewarding role? Apply now for GS-5, GS-6, and GS-7 positions at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/821395600.

Applications are open now to the first 250 applicants or until December 13, 2024, whichever comes first, so don't wait to apply! Park housing is available.

NPS Photo of Mount Rainier from Tolmie Peak.

11/23/2024

Cool summer job.

Apply now for Mount Rainier National Park's ecological restoration crew! These positions are for the 2025 summer season and typically run from May through October. Work includes invasive plant management, herbicide application, native plant restoration, monitoring, and backcountry work. Take a minute to check out these awesome job opportunities!

Apply for GS 4 and 5 positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/817941300
Apply for GS 6 and 7 positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/818080200

Applications are open now until November 26 or until 350 applications are received, so don't wait to apply!

NPS/A. Borges photo of an ecological restoration crew member's planting site and tools.

08/08/2024

Mount St. Helens Institute is seeking a Volunteer Programs Manager
We are looking to fill our Volunteer Programs Manager position. The Volunteer Programs Manager ensures the growth, sustainability, and excellence of MSHI’s volunteer programs including climbing and hiking stewards, visitor center docents, trail and maintenance crews, event and education volunteers and special projects. Additionally, the position manages and facilitates the Volcano Naturalist Program, a 12-week naturalist certification course. The Volunteer Programs Manager is the primary point of contact for over 12,000 annual hours of volunteer time, contributed by over 300 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. This position demands a diverse and dynamic skill set. A successful candidate will possess the interpersonal skills to support and empower our community, the organizational skills to manage complex program logistics, and an appreciation for the unique place and meaning of Mount St. Helens. Apply before August 12th.

Our staff love what they do and are passionate about connecting people with Mount St. Helens.

06/07/2024

Congrats Hailey! Off to grad school!

06/07/2024

05/17/2024

Tyler presenting at URS today!

04/10/2024

Please share this on-campus job opportunity to your students: https://tacomauw.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8868509

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences is looking for one student employee to assist with our general administrative operations during late Spring and Summer 2024. Qualified candidates will be able to work independently, work efficiently, be personable, and perform varying tasks, moving from one to another with ease.

General Duties
· Provide excellent customer service to our students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
· Check in appointments and notify/inform the appropriate individual through MS Teams.
· Answer telephones and respond to inquiries via email using the DeskPro Ticketing System.
· Data entry and word processing
· Assist with SIAS records maintenance.
· Maintain/compile a list of office supplies.
· Schedule events via UW Tacoma’s 25Live.
· Collect and catalog quarterly syllabi and office hours for all SIAS faculty.
· Assist supervisor with compiling Course Evaluation packets including collecting the evaluations and scanning the results.
· Maintain staff and faculty mailboxes including receiving and processing mail/packages.
· Assist with meetings and events (setting up meeting rooms, taking notes or meeting minutes, and disseminating).
· Keep SIAS reception area, faculty mailroom, and supply room stocked and tidy at all times.
· Performed other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants will be a current University of Washington Tacoma student in good academic standing with the university and uphold all of the University standards of conduct. Experience with general office equipment (phone, computer, fax, copier, scanner) and Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word and Excel. Positive, professional attitude and an orientation to service. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Familiarity with University programs is highly preferred. Able to follow instruction with a strong attention to detail. Good judgment and sensitivity to confidential issues. Strong organizational skills. FERPA training will be required upon hire.

Educational Benefits
Gain office experience while working with University students and faculty. Learn about administration and coordination of University academic programs. Gain experience working with a diverse population.

Interested students must submit a cover letter and resume and apply through Handshake. Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Karl Nathan Tolentino, Program Assistant for the School of IAS at [email protected] or 253-692-4502.

03/30/2024

Want to work in the Sciences and Mathematics division at UW Tacoma? Our Scientific Instructional Technician 2 - Lab Coordinator position is now open for applications. The application period is 3/28/2024-4/18/2024. Please apply and let me know if you have questions!

03/20/2024

Front and Centered has been an instrumental partner to the State of Washington in the development and implementation of environmental justice policy. They’re currently hiring for three positions.

We strive to create a work culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and adaptive to the diverse and dynamic context of how Front and Centered serves our coalition of frontline communities.