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The NW CASC Research Fellowship Program is transforming the way we train scientists so they have the skills and experience to collaboratively produce usable science. Our program enables graduate students and postdocs from a variety of scientific backgrounds to develop decision-relevant science in collaboration with regional natural resource managers and decision-makers, while receiving training in the principles of actionable science.

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center delivers science to help Northwest fish, wildlife, water, land and people adapt to a changing climate.We connect regionally-specific science about how climate change is affecting species and ecosystems with partners making on-the-ground climate adaptation decisions to reduce risks. We do this by funding and delivering actionable climate science, training scientists to effectively engage with resource managers, and developing resources to support this work.The NW CASC is a partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey and a Consortium of university and non-university partners. Our interdisciplinary leadership and staff are housed at the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Washington (consortium host) and eight other consortium partner organizations, including including six universities, the Northwest Indian College and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.The NW CASC is one of nine Climate Adaptation Science Centers across the Nation. This national network of CASCs is managed by the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center.We support graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty at our consortium universities in conducting actionable climate adaptation science.We fund research across the Northwest region that increases our understanding of climate impacts and adaptation actions to support sound natural and cultural resource management as the climate changes. Funding is open to students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty at our consortium universities.

The Center has launched a hands-on training in environmental and public health disaster research methods and skills for up to 25 advanced graduate students and early career hazards and disaster researchers a year.

Disaster-focused courses are offered by nine of the University of Washington’s schools and colleges.

The goal of this certificate is to provide graduate and professional students from a variety of disciplines with a coherent body of study to gain a better understanding of prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery for crises to ultimately assist those affected by disasters (or living in a disaster-prone area) to recover their “normal” way of life.

The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities (CDRC) takes an integrated approach to disasters. We prepare for all types of disasters while working closely with communities and partners to improve each phase of the disaster management cycle by advancing effective, high-quality science. Through our work, the Center unites the full breadth and depth of the University of Washington’s expertise in disaster science to help build resilient communities.

The Public Health Management Certificate is a year-long program that helps public health professionals develop core management skills.Scholars learn to facilitate change in their organization, lead and supervise staff, evaluate and improve programs, and much more.

Developed by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice and the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, the Leadership Institute brings together emerging leaders in public health and primary care to develop more effective approaches to population health.This program provides a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and leadership development as you work with peers on new models of care to drive sustainable improvement in the health of individuals, communities, and populations.