UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 4 – Winter 2026

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 4 of Winter Quarter! We hope you’re staying motivated and making the most of the quarter so far! Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Events & Opportunities

Events

Interesting Courses

Club & Research Opportunities

Job & Internship Opportunities

Other Opportunities

Scholarships

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle: Please make note that the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Seattle on June 15th, just two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 

Interdisciplinary Honors Second Year Admission

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Interdisciplinary Honors? Invite them to apply for second year admission!

Current UW students may apply for admission to Interdisciplinary Honors in the spring of their first year at the University of Washington via the Second-year admission process. If selected, students begin Honors coursework in autumn of their second year.

The Interdisciplinary Honors curriculum explores diverse ways of thinking across disciplines and encourages students to see the relationships between their academic pursuits and the rest of their personal and professional lives. In addition to featuring small and engaging interdisciplinary Honors courses, we emphasize the importance of experiential learning, reflection, and a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

More than just a curriculum, the Honors Husky community is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners from all different areas of knowledge. What they have in common is boundless curiosity; a willingness to sit with ambiguity and to share their own experiences and understanding; enthusiasm for going beyond degree requirements for deeper and broader engagement. Many Honors students are eager to make an impact as they learn.

Application deadline: 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

UW Seattle 2026 In-Person Winter Job & Internship Fair

Logistics

  • Wednesday, February 4
  • 11:00am-2:30pm
  • HUB Ballrooms

Details

  • 84 employers attending; 90% are actively hiring
  • 26 employers are open to hiring for CPT/OPT
  • Fair is open to all students and alumni of all three campuses. 
  • Registration is encouraged but not required (UWT students won’t be able to register ahead of time but are welcome!)

Preparation

ENVIR 200 SLN 21119 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (5) SSc, DIV

M/W, 2:30 – 4:20pm in IEB G109

Explore sustainability and environmental justice as responses to social and environmental challenges. Investigate the disproportionate impacts of environmental harm, and how solutions can exacerbate inequalities. Critically evaluate synergies and tensions between sustainability and justice, considering how different perspectives inform pathways toward a more just and sustainable future. This version of the course focuses on visions of Earth’s future, and the challenges of reconciling planetary scale with lived experience.

Summer 2026 Partners in the Parks® Projects

Registration is now open for Partners in the Parks®, NCHC’s immersive summer projects designed for honors students seeking hands-on learning, service, and adventure in national parks across the country.

Summer 2026 Projects

Across all projects, students will:

  • Engage in place-based learning and conservation work
  • Collaborate with peers from honors programs nationwide
  • Learn from faculty leaders and local experts
  • Gain experiences that often inform capstones, research, or career pathways

Space is limited for each project and registration deadlines vary. Full details, eligibility information, and registration links are available on the NCHC website.

Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education (HOPE)

Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education (HOPE), an on-campus RSO dedicated to expanding education access inside prisons, is exploring different intersectional identities that incarcerated people hold during Prisoner Solidarity Month. 

HOPE is collaborating with American Sign Language Club for our first event in the series, Disability and d/Deaf Incarcerated Justice on Monday, Feb. 9th from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. 

The event will feature speaker Ben Wright, a Deaf man who is the Director of Disability Access in Prison Education and of Stop the Stigma, a national conference on disability, incarceration, and education. He also serves as President of the Board of the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network.

Health Empowerment through Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Initiative

The Institute for Good Government and Inclusion (IGGI)’s HEAL (Health Empowerment through Advocacy and Leadership) Initiative is currently accepting applications.

The IGGI HEAL (Health Empowerment through Advocacy and Leadership) Initiative in Mental Health recruits and organizes students to participate in a 15-week or semester-long undergraduate fellowship (3-6 hours a week) that trains and empowers students to become leaders in mental health first aid, peer support, and community healing.

During the fellowship, through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects, fellows explore innovative approaches to peer support, develop mental health programming, and engage in community-based research and advocacy. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines, this fellowship is an educational and professional development opportunity centered on mental health advocacy. Standard fees for training and the fellowship are at no cost to participants as they are covered by supporting organizations. 

Even if you are not interested in the fellowship opportunity, we encourage you to sign up for a training session (free of charge, thanks to our partner organizations’ generosity) and become Mental Health First Aid certified. 

How to apply:

The Spring 2026 IGGI HEAL Initiative Cohort will begin February 18, 2026. Applications are processed on a rolling basis but the priority deadline is February 6th, 2026 (11:59pm).

You may use the following link to indicate your interest in the Fellowship and/or Mental Health First Aid training and certification. **Fellowship applications must be formally submitted to healinitiative@thinkiggi.com with all required materials (resume + cover letter). 

In your cover letter, please include your contact information and respond to at least two of the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in becoming a HEAL Fellow and how will it advance your career goals?
  • How do you imagine using Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in your community or professional life?
  • In what ways do your values align with the mission of the HEAL Initiative and the Institute for Good Government and Inclusion (www.thinkiggi.com)?

2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)

The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Student participants will receive a $7,500 scholarship, develop research related to an interdisciplinary theme, and formally present their work at a closing symposium. 

This year’s theme is Seattle’s World Cup: Storytelling Through Community Mapping, will be developed and taught by Professors Caley Cook and Ron Krabill along with Ph.D. candidate Yasir Zaidan: 

As they hype around Seattle’s hosting of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup continue to build, we often hear that “the world is coming to Seattle!” But what does that really mean? The 2026 Summer Institute will use innovative community mapping alongside other arts and humanities methodologies (which could include photo and video essays, podcasts, journalistic reporting, blogging, etc.) to tell stories surrounding Seattle’s experience of the World Cup.  

Key Program Details: 

We hope that you consider applying for this terrific research and learning opportunity! If you have any questions, please email us at undergradresearch@uw.edu.  

Participate in Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3)!

Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?

NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.

What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:

  • 🗣 Facilitation & leadership training
  • 🤝 Cross-campus networking
  • 💡 Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
  • 🎤 Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues

Fall Kickoff Event 📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Mary Gates Hall, Room 171

Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.

Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.

RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.

👉 RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/qvUGioeTXjRfES849

Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Dahn Bi Lee-Hong – nextgenleader@uw.edu, 📧 EJ Pinera – epinera@uw.edu

Student Funding for Human Rights Research and Projects

Are you working on human rights related research or projects and looking for funding? 

The UW Center for Human Rights has funding for undergraduate and graduate students! Funds are open to students across all three UW campuses, US citizenship or permanent resident status not required. Our application period opens February 9 – March 19, 2026, funds are dispersed during spring quarter 2026. 

We have three main funds students can apply to.. 

1) The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Undergraduate and graduate students 

·  Priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action 

·  Approximately $5,000 available to distribute 

2) The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority to study and/or research about human rights 

·  Approximately $4,300 available to distribute 

3) The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority given to research that advocates for the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms

·  Approximately $2,100 available to distribute 

You can find more info on our website here, including registration for upcoming info sessions, and reports from past fund recipients.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

Apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship!

This opportunity supports students in an ISF-supported field who will be pursuing their studies as full-time students during the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship mobilizes financial resources for students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, alignment with ISF’s mission and vision, and a commitment to impacting public opinion.

📌 Deadline: March 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST

You can read more about the minimum requirements and learn more about the scholarship below:

Apply to the Environmental Innovation Challenge! Upcoming Info Sessions + Events + Resources

The application for the 2026 Environmental Innovation Challenge is open! Starting now, you will have plenty of time to ask questions and perfect your entry in advance of the deadline on February 9.

The annual Environmental Innovation Challenge is an exciting extracurricular experience that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces related to climate and the environment. The competition is open to undergrad and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities across the Cascadia Corridor – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, as well as Alaska.

We have a variety of resources and events available to help student teams prepare their EIC application:

  1.  In-Person | Tuesday, February 3, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (stay for Team Tuesday directly)
  2. Find inspiration for an EIC idea at these events:
  3. Form a Team, Find a Team
    • Connect with potential team members or find a team to join by attending our weekly Team Tuesday lunch meetups. Past EIC entries will be available to view during these in-person events. 
    • Check this EIC “Form a Team” page for students looking for team members and/or teams to join
  4. Resources
    • Learn about Past Participants and Prize Winners: View the EIC “yearbook” page all the way back to 2018 for full lists of participating teams and a snapshot of what they were working on. Read about the winning projects from the 2025 and 2024 Challenges on our blog.

Office Hours with Lauren Brohawn

Unclear about the logistics of the competition or the eligibility of your idea? Schedule time (or email brohal@uw.edu to schedule) to get your questions answered!

Buerk Center Resource Lab: The Buerk Center has vetted countless startup resources and pulled out what we consider to be the best materials to help you achieve your startup goals.

Start your application today!

Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM)

The Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) application is open for Autumn 2026 start! Deadline for submission is April 15, 2026. 

Students can attend regularly scheduled Information Sessions or Application workshops or schedule a meeting with Briana Nino (HIHIM Program Adviser) at this link to learn more about the degree!

2026 UW Environmental Career Fair

Registration is live for the 2026 UW Environmental Career Fair, taking plan on Thursday, February 12 from 12pm-3pm in the HUB north ballroom.

Register on Handshake for the Environmental Career Fair

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, February 12th
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: The HUB North Ballroom

Learn more on our Environment Career Fair website or email us at envjobs@uw.edu.

Honors 100 Peer Facilitator Applications due 1/28/26!

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Honors Program and developing leadership, community building, and stronger communication skills? Excited to help mentor students new to UW and to Honors? Or maybe you’re looking for a great way to meet your leadership or service experiential learning requirement? 

Apply to be an Honors Peer Facilitator in Honors 100! Peer Facilitator applications have been extended and are due January 28, 2026 via online submission.

The Peer Facilitator Program is a great opportunity for current Honors students to engage with our incoming class of Honors students and become leaders in our community. As a Peer Facilitator you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop a supportive community with other Peer Facilitators through collaborative meetings and retreats
  • Develop leadership and facilitation skills while leading one section of 12-18 registered Honors 100 students four times throughout Autumn Quarter
  • Have fun and provide mentorship and support to our newest Honors students in the autumn quarter 
  • Support students through their Honors 100 assignments which engages them in interdisciplinary learning and the Honors Program curriculum

Any current student in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program that has completed Honors 100 is eligible to apply. In the meantime, more information about the Peer Facilitator role can also be found on the Honors website. You can also reach out to honors100@uw.edu if you have any questions. 

Summer Research with IoT4Ag

Are you interested in the societal grand challenge of food, energy, and water security? The IoT4Ag Engineering Research Center creates Internet of Things technologies for precision agriculture.

We are looking for summer undergraduate researchers! Students from 2- and 4-year institutions who are majoring in science and engineering degree programs will spend 10 weeks during May–August contributing to cutting-edge research related to sensors, robotics, and collecting and analyzing data to increase crop production using fewer resources.

Applications are reviewed, and offers made, on a rolling basis (deadline: February 27, 2026). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must not graduate before September 2026.

IoT4Ag REU Program:
REU webpage with details and application portal (https://iot4ag.us/reu-program/).

BAM Labor Internship

The UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is thrilled to announce that applications for the Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship (Spring 2026) are now OPEN. Applications are DUE Feb 9 (Mon) 11:59pm PT. You can learn more about the positions we’re offering this year at https://labor.washington.edu/BAM.

The BAM Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University of Washington with the local labor movement, through partnerships with community organizations engaged with this work on a variety of levels. The internship will take place during Spring 2026.

We encourage you to RSVP for one of the two information sessions we are offering:

  • January 30 (Friday) 2-3pm on Zoom (link provided upon registration)

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to BAM Coordinator, Soohyung Hur (hursh@uw.edu). 

Join Project Indoor Farm!

Project IF is an indoor farming organization aimed at spreading awareness of sustainable alternatives to traditional, soil-based agriculture. We have an on-campus hydroponics farm and research space. We invite students and community members to get hands-on experience with different farming technologies and learn the process of creating their own indoor farm. After harvests, we host potlucks multiple times a quarter to cook and enjoy our produce together! Project IF is open to all majors due to the interdisciplinary nature of our work, there is a project for everyone!

Please join our discord to join our club! You can also check out our Instagram @projectindoorfarm to follow our day-to-day activities.

There is no application and no experience is required!

The farm is located in Condon Hall 147, meaning that it’s highly accessible to any Interdisciplinary Honors students living in the Honors LLC. The Husky Link page can be found here.

Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops.

For classes with an emphasis on writing or revision, the OWRC is also pleased to offer  Peer Review Workshops. Guided by a member of OWRC staff, these workshops are designed to facilitate positive and productive experiences with peer review by providing an approachable and conversational structure through which to provide and solicit feedback. These workshops allow students to build writing and revision skills while challenging them to think critically about their rhetorical choices. 

Customized, writing-focused workshops are also available upon request.  

For more information on these support services and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the OWRC website, including our overview of instructor services, or email us at owrc@uw.edu.  

ADAI Summer Internship Program – Apply Now!

The University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) is launching a new summer internship program for UW undergraduates in Seattle, WA interested in working in substance use/addictions, public health, science/health communications, and related fields! Gain project-based real-world experience and learn about substance use research, policy, and practice. Interns will have an opportunity to connect with UW faculty and staff and visit community partners working in a variety of settings.

Gain project-based real-world experience and learn about substance use research, policy, and practice. Interns will have an opportunity to connect with UW faculty and staff and visit community partners working in a variety of settings.

Applications due February 1, 2026! Learn more here.

Summer quarter 2026: June 22- August 14 (8 weeks)

Schedule: 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs)

Hybrid: remote with some in-person events (in/near Seattle)

Stipend: approx. $5290 (for 100% FTE)

Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB

There are several research opportunities for students at the University of Washington’s Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. These research opportunities are a good way to explore psychology or research more generally and can be valuable for students interested in going to graduate school, medical school, or other higher education.

Below is a list of projects at the CSHRB that have openings for students this quarter and instructions on how to apply if you are interested.

The ADM Study (Active-Duty Men Who Have Sex with Men Study)

  • Study Contacts: Thomas Walton, towalton@uw.edu
  • Study Overview: The ADM Study is investigating alcohol use and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) currently serving in the US military.  Currently, we are conducting a survey of active-duty MSM to characterize unique military-specific risk and protective factors in this population, including sexual belief and knowledge, social norms, traumatic stress, and social support.
  • RA Opportunities: I am looking for 1-2 students who are interested in supporting administration of the current online survey, which could include screening participants for eligibility, processing participation incentives, quality inspection of data, and/or developing of marketing materials. Opportunities to develop qualitative interview protocols may also be available to a student with specific interest in this area. All work would be conducted remotely.
  • If Interested: please email me (Thomas Walton at towalton@uw.edu) and let me know what aspects of the project are interesting to you and what you are looking to learn or experience during your 499. (e.g. Who to contact with what information such as a resume or link to your application)

Awareness and Decision-making About Personal Tendencies (ADAPT)

  • Study Contacts: Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) and Dr. Brittney Hultgren (hultgren@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: ADAPT works to recruit young adults who have recently received Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Washington State and assess the benefits of providing a brief online personal feedback intervention on outcomes related to substance use and impaired driving.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity help test and implement a brief online intervention, communicate with SBIRT facilitators to answer questions, learn about participant recruitment, and learn about data management and basic data analyses. 
  • If Interested: please reach out to Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume/CV that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details. In your email, please include a little bit about your goals for after graduation.

Project MAX

  • PI: Jennifer Cadigan; cadiganj@uw.edu 
  • Study Overview: Study is developing and testing a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and increase substance-free goal directed behaviors among young adults.
  • RA Opportunities: Looking for students to help with study recruitment (calling participants); conducting literature searches; students will participate in weekly lab meetings.
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Jennifer Cadigan (cadiganj@uw.edu) and send resume.

Project SELF

  • Study Contact: Vyoma Shah, vyomas@uw.edu
  • Study Overview:  Project SELF is an NIH-funded clinical trial testing narrative writing tasks aimed at shifting a social cognitive risk factor (drinking self-concept) for young adult alcohol misuse.
  • RA Opportunities: We are looking for 3-4 students to run lab sessions and assist with other study-related tasks (such as tracking and documentation)
  • If interested: Fill out our application: https://forms.gle/K7naxoXubKDs8fty9

Project Shift

  • Study Contact: Dr. Jessica Blayney (jab24@uw.edu), Dr. Tracey Garcia (garciat@uw.edu), and Ty Tristao (tt88@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: SHIFT is developing and testing an online, customizable alcohol feedback intervention that allows participants to choose the referent groups they would like information on, in addition to the typical student drinking comparisons. We are currently finalizing intervention content through interviews and will then test the intervention in a small RCT. 
  • RA Opportunities: RAs have the opportunity to potentially learn qualitative methods (e.g., conducting UAX interviews and other qualitative methods), beta test intervention content, develop recruitment materials, help with recruitment and retention of participants, conduct literature searches, data cleaning, and other tasks as they develop. 
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Blayney or Dr. Garcia and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel are relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology. In your email, please include a brief description of yourself, any relevant experience (academic or non-academic), your goals for graduation and after graduation, and the learning experiences you would like to gain while working as an RA with us. 

Project Take a Break

  • Study Contacts:  Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: This project will recruit 100 young adults to participate in a research study testing the efficacy of a tolerance break (“T-break”) guide for young adults who use cannabis.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs should be able to commit at least 2 quarters to the project and may be involved with programming and testing online surveys, recruiting participants, conducting virtual information sessions with participants, literature reviews, and other related study tasks. Interested RAs may also be able to engage in research dissemination opportunities, such as preparing and presenting research at local or national conferences and/or contributing to manuscript preparation.
  • If interested: Please complete this application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZqf5h-18zUJ7-LvaUExKVx_C9_MGP3v3N32Aw2Vy-9PYJhQ/viewform?usp=dialog  The application must be completed to be considered for an undergraduate research assistant position. In addition to answering the questions in this online application, please provide a recent resume or curriculum vitae. Once you finish the survey, please email Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu) letting them know you completed an application. Once your email is received, you will be considered for a position.  Please note that the use of AI for this application is prohibited. Applications that appear to use AI-assisted responses will not be considered.

Research Evaluating Sleep & Trends for Universal Prevention (RESTUP)

  • Study Contacts: Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) and Nicole Fossos-Wong (njf2@uw.edu)   
  • Study Overview: RestUp is a clinical trial aimed at testing the efficacy of an integrated intervention, which incorporates both elements of BASICS, a substance use intervention, and CBTi, an intervention for insomnia.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity to help with participant recruitment, train research study participants on daily monitoring procedures (Fitbits – Track Sleep; Breathalyzer – Track BAC), and code intervention sessions for adherence to motivational interviewing.
  • If Interested: please reach out to Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details.

Take 5

  • PI: Dr. Christine Lee: leecm@uw.edu
  • Study Overview: Testing an online program for young adults to reflect on their personal goals, check in about their cannabis use, and learn strategies to reduce risks when using cannabis. 
  • RA Opportunities: Develop and design recruitment (social media posts) material. Conduct Zoom call for consent and study information with participants. Participant retention and communication. Assist in programming and testing online surveys. 
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Devon Abdallah at abdallah@uw.edu and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel our relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology.

Winter Quarter Workshops

Welcome to Winter Quarter and Happy New Year! If students are looking for a low-stress way to get a jump start this quarter, gesture is offering a series of workshops:

Vibe Coding Sprint | Sponsored by v0

This workshop is a fast-paced sprint where students learn how to work with AI to turn messy ideas into a usable prototype. Students begin with a short scenario (their “case”) and use AI as a creative partner to design a deliverable that solves a realistic professional problem.

Participants practice judgment, storytelling, and decision-making as a team, focusing on what matters most rather than perfect polish. No technical or coding experience is required.

Each sprint introduces a new case, a new question, and a new way to test how AI can turn ideas into action. This sprint is supported by v0, giving students hands-on experience with the kinds of AI tools used to turn ideas into working products.

Note: The 2/12 Vibe Coding Sprint is not sponsored by v0.
To learn more about v0, click here.

Learn More About gesture

Students can also explore gesture’s work and thinking through our newest episode of UNHIREABLE: What AI Exposes About Learning

In this episode, Kevin and Matt sit down with Professor Anis Bawarshi (UW English) to discuss AI in early career and learning. Anis introduces the distinction between “knowing how,” “knowing that,” and “knowing with,” and how these metacognitive skills help students adapt learning across contexts and use AI effectively.

Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify

Accepting Ottenberg-Winans and Mandela-Machel applications!

Applications are now being accepted for the Ottenberg-Winans Fellowship Fund. Eligible students may be enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate or professional school at the University of Washington. For UW students traveling to Africa, the fellowship can be used to support travel and related expenses, living expenses, and research materials. For African students visiting or studying at UW, funds can be used to support same expenses as well as costs related to attending the UW. Fellowships are expected to be awarded for amounts between $250 and $750.

Applications are also being accepted for the Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is only available to undergraduate students who have attained junior (third-year) standing or above. Preference will be given to students pursuing majors and careers in the fields of international studies, African Studies, political science, geography or international business and economics. This scholarship will be an especially appropriate form of support for UW students who will be participating in University-sponsored foreign study opportunities in Africa. Academic achievement and financial need will be prioritized.

Applicants need only submit a single application to be considered for both the Ottenberg-Winans and the Mandela-Machel funds. If you believe your application is more appropriate to either fund based on the eligibility guidelines described above, you are welcome to mention it in your proposal.

This year’s application deadline is March 13, 2026. 

Please click this link for more information on the required materials and submission details, and if you have any questions feel free to email africa1@uw.edu. 

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is OPEN for UW nominations!

The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare.

UW Nomination required, apply here (https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/778)

National application deadline: March 4, 2026

Apply for UW nomination to the Beinecke Scholarship for juniors in arts, humanities & social science fields planning ahead for graduate studies: UW deadline Jan. 30, 2026!

The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to be courageous in their selection of graduate programs. The scholarship provides $35,000 for a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences to juniors (based on graduation date) who have financial need.

Eligibility requirements include (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Be a college junior (based on graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
  • Plan to enter a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
  • Be a United States citizen, or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years.
  • Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during their undergraduate career.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

OMSFA Events & Scholarships

OMSFA’s New Website!

We’ve launched our new OMSFA website! Some key highlights: 

Featured Opportunities

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Deadlines: varied, through January 2026

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries. These programs are 2-year, multi-country master’s degrees with joint/multiple degrees, and competitive scholarships that cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, to learn what is available in 2026-2027. 

Ellison Institute of Technology | Final Deadline: February 1

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Final deadline: February 1, 2026.

Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa | Deadline: February 15

PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student.  Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8. Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4.  

Other Opportunities

UW Food Pantry

Provides food to students, staff, and faculty who may be experiencing short-term food insecurity.  It could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, a food desert in the local community, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. 

Location: Poplar Hall, 210 | Check website for updated hours.  

Join Bartering Club!

Bartering Club is back! Join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in Mary Gates Hall, room 206, for crafts, trades, soup swaps, and more.

Bartering Club at UW is a new club promoting sustainability, reuse, and mutual support in a community centered space. Our Discord server provides a space for UW community members to exchange unused items or share skills. You can join the Discord at https://discord.gg/AxffmTj6MF. Our Instagram is @bartering_club_at_uw_.

Leadership Opportunity: If you are interested in sustainability and looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, apply to join the Bartering Club Leadership Team! The priority deadline for the application has been extended to January 31, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after. All are welcome to apply. Please reach out to Samantha Lai at sal32@uw.edu with any questions. 

Bartering Club at UW Leadership Application Form – Fill out form