SMEA is proud to share that Professor Terrie Klinger has been selected for the Western Society of Naturalists’ Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Aina Hori, a recent SMEA graduate, who was selected as a finalist for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! The Knauss Fellowship is a prestigious one-year fellowship awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program.

The UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs (SMEA) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Coastal and Environmental Affairs at the level of Assistant Professor.

We are so excited to announce our Fall Quarter SMEA Speaker Series dates and presenters! This quarter’s lineup features speakers offering a wide variety of topics:

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced that Jamie Goen, Executive Director of Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers and SMEA alum, has been appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC)

The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs (SMEA) and the Dean’s office of the College of the Environment are searching for an Administrator who will report to the Director of Finance and a secondary line to the Director of SMEA. The Administrator has a pivotal role in maintaining the fiscal and operational health of the school.

On May 10th and 17th, we had 19 thesis presentations and two capstone presentations which showcased research across a variety of disciplines. For those who could not join us, the recordings of the presentations are available below.

FieldSound is the official podcast of UW College of the Environment, offering immersive and narrative storytelling. Hosted by Sarah Smith, the podcast features interviews with researchers from the University of Washington who share their groundbreaking discoveries. FieldSound aims to entertain and educate, highlighting the excitement and significance of environmental research.

In the latest episode of FieldSound, our own faculty member, Ryan Kelly, was featured to discuss his interdisciplinary approach to environmental research.

Throughout the spring quarter, we hosted five sessions of the SMEA Speaker Series, featuring distinguished SMEA alumni as panelists. These experts shared insights from their careers across various sectors including Native American and Tribal Governments, state and local governments, nonprofits and advocacy organizations, the U.S. Federal Government, and the private sector. If you missed any of these informative sessions, you can access the recordings below.

On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs held its graduation ceremony where 33 graduates received their Masters in Marine Affairs.
Congratulations, SMEA Class of 2024!