Jul 2, 2024

S2 E6: Shannon O’Donnell and the UW Dawgcast

two students give the forecast on the day of commencement

In this episode of FieldSound, KOMO 4 Chief Meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell and University of Washington students speak about the formation of the UW Dawgcast, born out of ATM S 493: Media & Meteorology in the UW Department of Atmospheric Sciences. ATM S 493, which launched in 2020, is the first broadcast meteorology class offered on the West Coast. With it, the UW joins Pennsylvania State University and Mississippi State University as schools that offer broadcast meteorology instruction.

Jun 5, 2024

Creating a sense of belonging in the geosciences for UW students

people sit and stand along a giant piece of driftwood on the beach.

GEODUC and IBIS programs at UW College of the Environment create impact and build community while embracing an evidence-based educational approach to scientific inquiry with nontraditional transfer students.

Jun 5, 2024

Honoring College of the Environment Class of 2024 graduates

In appreciation of their contributions to enriching our community — and based on the recommendation of our Student Advisory Council and a vote by our graduating students themselves — the College will be partnering with the Campus Sustainability Fund to help fund the UW Farm Wapato Pond project.

Jun 4, 2024

S2 E3: Diversity in STEM with UW GEODUC and IBIS Programs

a group of people pose and smile on a boat

GEODUC — which stands for Geoscience Education, Oceanographic Discovery and Undergraduate Collaboration — is a place-based, National Science Foundation-funded program spearheaded by faculty and staff in the College of the Environment. Created to broaden the depth and breadth of perspectives that inform scientific inquiry in marine science fields, GEODUC actively recruits UW transfer students who are interested in STEM fields of any kind.

May 22, 2024

Spring Celebration honors 2023-24 UW Environment award winners

Spring Celebration honored the College of the Environment's 2024 award recipients. Chosen through a College-wide nomination process, awardees were recognized by their colleagues for making unique, inspiring and meaningful contributions to our community during the academic year.