Why did you decide to pursue a master’s in 
marine affairs?

To expand my knowledge of the different industries related to marine affairs and ecology.

Describe your experience in applying to and selecting a graduate program.

I had researched a variety of schools but had my heart set on going to UW. I had applied to a few programs at the school but SMEA was my top choice

How did you first hear about SMEA? 

Please join us on Friday, May 16 and 23, as some of our soon-to-be graduates share their theses and capstone work.
Presentations will be followed by a short Q&A.
Join us in person in MAR 168, or over Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/96145092750?pwd=FuVYbVxI0fbi37CaFV6aaiaOprdbaS.1
Meeting ID: 961 4509 2750
Passcode: 292533
We look forward to having you join us!
We look forward to having you join us! 

A recent paper published in the journal FACETS features seven SMEA authors, titled Excavating the regulatory process and risks posed by Alaska hardrock mine expansions.
Open-access available here!
This paper represents the culmination of a SMEA capstone project! We hope it will be of interest to a broad audience, including NEPA practitioners, applied scientists, and citizens that current or future mining operations may impact. 

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. SMEA second-year Elyse Kelsey has been selected as one of the 100! Congratulations Elyse!
 
Elyse Kelsey

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Sammamish, WA
Master of Marine Affairs; Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Health

I am passionate about working with communities to protect public health by enhancing their resilience to natural hazards and climate change. 

On behalf of UW’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs (SMEA), you’re invited to join us for a special online event on May 8th from 2-3pm PST, Dive into Action: Get Involved in Marine and Environmental Affairs.

Our esteemed panelists are long-time volunteers in marine and environmental affairs whose experiences and insights are sure to inspire you to dive into action. 

We are proud of the success of our first capstone presentation of the year: “The Public Perception of Aquaculture in Oregon.” Congratulations to Kyla Bivens, Delaney Cyphers, and Kenza Oaulim! 

Dr. Nives Dolsak’s latest paper, entitled “Postmaterialism and Environmental Protection Revisited: Domestic Plastic Bag Regulations, 1992–2019”, just got published online in Global Environmental Politics!
 
Abstract:
The postmaterialism hypothesis suggests that wealthy countries are likely to be early adopters of pollution control regulations. Yet, Global South countries have taken the lead in regulating plastic bags. To explain this puzzle, Dolsak and co-authors examine the influence of plastic waste imports on the onset of domestic plastic bag regulations. 

The US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is leading the first-ever National Nature Assessment (NNA1) to evaluate U.S. lands, waters, wildlife, biodiversity, and their contributions to our economy, health, culture, climate, and equity. The Assessment will also project future changes and their impacts. Marking the Zero-Order Draft (annotated outline) release in the Federal Register, the NNA1 is hosting in-person and virtual public engagement events to gather public comment during fall 2024. We are pleased to invite you to the NNA1 Public Engagement Event in Seattle, Washington on Friday, November 22, 2024.

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

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.