
Get Involved
Alumni and supporters play an important role in our program by serving on thesis committees and career panels, partnering on research projects, giving guest lectures, and providing financial support – just to name a few examples!
Your involvement in SMEA enriches our program and your generosity makes an immediate impact. Make a gift today to support our endowments and other funds that truly make a difference. Your gifts empower students through scholarships, investing in faculty and supporting our director’s highest priorities for the school. Contact us at uwsmea@uw.edu to learn more about the impact your gift can make.
Stay Connected

There are many ways to dive into action with SMEA. Fill out our Alumni Update Form to share about your career, life milestones and alumni engagement opportunities.
Explore SMEA’s Alumni Mentorship Program to connect one-on-one with current students and help them prepare for their job search. Sign up to become a mentor!
Have an idea for a Capstone Project? Reach out to us every Spring at uwsmea@uw.edu. Project proposals are due in June for the upcoming academic year.
Read SMEA’s News page for the latest about our alumni, students and faculty. Our student blog Currents features original articles about research findings, ongoing project work, the student experience, and topics in marine and environmental affairs.
Connect with us on SMEA’s LinkedIn page. Join our SMEA-only LinkedIn group for job and alumni announcements. You can also find the latest from SMEA on Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram.
We are especially grateful to our alumni for your great work and support of SMEA. Check out our graduation class photos from past 10+ years!
