Undergraduate Cohort Past Events

Green Lake Litter Patrol
Undergrad Discussion with Kendall Valentine: UCo hosted Dr. Kendall Valentine, a coastal geomorphologist and an Assistant Professor in the School of Oceanography at UW for a faculty chat. This event include a presentation on blue carbon, a discussion, and time to ask Dr. Valentine questions.

UW Greenhouse Tour: The undergrads joined for a private group tour of the greenhouse. We learned about the greenhouse operations and the unique plants it homes. The greenhouse has a large collection of plants spread across 4 biome rooms and outdoor space. This was a really fun experience and we are excited to return during the flowering season.
PCC Winter Welcome Meet-Up: The UCo undergrads attended the PCC Winter Welcome together. The Winter Welcome is annual event that brings together the UW Climate Community for new member introductions, postdoc speed-talks, PCC program updates, and a space to socialize. The event is usually gauged towards grad student, researchers, postdocs, and faculty with a growing undergraduate presence, hence our goal to connect with other undergrads.
Environmental Opportunities for Undergrads: This professional development event focused on finding opportunities to build skills and experience beyond your degree, including summer internships, research, academic programs, and student groups. Campus presenters provided insight and resources for climate, environmental, and STEM fields. After presentations, the event transferred into a breakout session to give attendees the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the presenters and meet representatives from 12 different environmental RSOs.

Internship Search Party: To kickoff the start of application season, UCo hosted an internship search party. An introductory presentation provided resources on how to find, apply, and stay on top of summer internships. The event was a great way to dip into the fearful realm of applications and enjoy some snacks with friends at the same time. Resources from the event can be found in this Google Drive.
Ecological Restoration Planting Party: UCo and other environmental UW students attended a Whale Scout planting event. Attendees planted native shrubs and trees to help restore local habitats.
UCo x EPSA Discussion: UCo teamed up with the Environmental Policy Student Association to host a current events discussion on climate and policy.
Dawg Daze Kickoff Event: The PCC UCo started off the year with a fun social event with incoming undergrads. Attendees teamed up for a competitive game of climate trivia while getting to know one another and enjoying coffee and bagels.

City Nature Challenge: UCo joined the PCC Grad Students and UW Biology for their City Nature Challenge. The event included biodiversity presentations and citizen science documenting wild flora and fauna on iNaturalist.
Grad School Explained: This event was formed to supply undergraduate students interested in climate grad school with the opportunity to learn more about the process and connect with current climate grad students to ask questions.
PCC Spring Symposium Meet-Up: UCo joined together in attending the PCC Spring Symposium. We engaged with PCC grad students in conversations about their research and projects at UW.

Planting Party: UCo joined forces with the Society for Ecological Restoration for a planting work party.
Careers in Climate Panel: The panel featured professionals currently working in climate-focused careers, including UW and PCC alumni. Each panelist had a unique story to share through misfit bachelor’s degrees, career changes, and the evolution of personal interests.
PCC Winter Welcome Meet-Up: UCo joined together in attending the PCC Winter Welcome. Two of our leadership representatives presented updates on the RSO and our recent events.

Finding Research Opportunities: Getting involved with research as an undergraduate is difficult, so the PCC UCo once again partnered with the Undergraduate Research Program and a panel of undergraduates involved in research from around the College of the Environment to share some tips!
Dawg Daze Kickoff Meeting: The PCC UCo again gathered to engage with incoming undergrads, answer questions about the PCC, form new relationships, and play a fun game of trivia!

Professional Development Workshop: There are so many career pathways for people interested in climate science, and for undergrads, it can be hard to discern what is best for you. The PCC UCo hosted a Workshop where undergrads could discuss with grad students in a variety of fields and career pathways to discuss how to better plan for their futures.
Graduate Student Coffee Hours: To facilitate more connections between undergrads and grads and enable undergrads to learn more about different aspects of climate science, the PCC UCo hosted a series of coffee hours with graduate students throughout the quarter!

Graduate Student Lunch Hours: To facilitate more connections between undergrads and grads and enable undergrads to learn more about different aspects of climate science, the PCC UCo hosted a series of lunch hours with graduate students throughout the quarter!

Finding Research Opportunities: Getting involved with research as an undergraduate is difficult, so the PCC UCo once again partnered with the Undergraduate Research Program and a panel of undergraduates involved in research from around the College of the Environment to share some tips! Read about it here!
Dawg Daze Kickoff Meeting: The PCC UCo again gathered to engage with incoming undergrads, answer questions about the PCC, form new relationships, and play a fun game of trivia! Read about it here!

Spring Symposium Meetup: Undergrads got together to attend the annual PCC Spring Symposium, which you can read about here!

Inspiring Climate Hope: In this time of overwhelming despair, the PCC UCo met to share stories of Climate Hope, from both around the world and close to home! Read about it here!

Finding Research Opportunities: Getting involved with research as an undergraduate is difficult, so the PCC UCo partnered with the Undergradaute Research Program and a panel of undergraduates involved in research from around the College of the Environment to share some tips! Read about it here!
Dawg Daze Kickoff Meeting: At its inaugural meeting, the PCC UCo gathered to welcome incoming undergrads, answer questions about the PCC, and determine the future of the Cohort. Read about it here!

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