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Application Open for 2014 Bullitt Environmental Graduate Student Fellowship

The Bullitt Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2014 Bullitt Environmental Fellowship. Each year, one outstanding graduate student from a university located in the Pacific Northwest or British Columbia is selected for this prestigious award of $100,000, distributed over two years. The Fellowship was established in 2007 to honor Priscilla Bullitt Collins, the late chair of the Bullitt Foundation who donated her time, energy and money working for the public good.

Candidates must have a sterling academic record, a demonstrated capacity for leadership, the promise of emerging as an environmental leader, and be nominated by a faculty member. Students of color, who come from a disadvantaged background or who have overcome significant hardship are highly encouraged to apply for this award.

Please spread this announcement widely among your colleagues and encourage any graduate candidate student with the desired qualities to submit an application by April 1, 2014. More information, FAQ’s, and application instructions are located on our website.

Research Opportunity: Undergraduate Internship with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Con­tact Name: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Con­tact Email: LukeHanna[at]pnnl.gov

Depart­ment: Coastal Sciences

Descrip­tion:

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking an undergraduate student for up to 20 hours per week onsite at PNNL in Seattle to support research efforts associated with environmental effects of renewable ocean energy development. This task will include but is not limited to developing written materials, updating online forums and utilizing social media, tracking current events, synthesizing research materials, and providing analyses of multiple technical sources to inform a research community and other stakeholders in the development of renewable ocean energy in the U.S. and abroad. The successful applicant does not need to be in a scientific field, but should be fairly comfortable reading, speaking, and writing about basic scientific concepts. A strong interest in renewable energy and the environment is highly encouraged.

Require­ments:

This position is located in Seattle, WA (South Lake Union area).
* This internship is a paid position, and will require a commitment of up to 20 hours per week for at least one quarter.

* Required skills/qualifications are as follows:
– Interest in renewable energy;
– Excellent written and oral communications skills;
– Strong organizational skills;
– A GPA of at least 3.0;

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