The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington is a multi-summer, undergraduate experiential learning experience that explores conservation across food, water, climate, and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. DDCSP@UW supports emerging conservation leaders to develop unique perspectives and skill sets by drawing connections between conservation, individual and community identities, biodiversity and environmental justice. Learn more and apply here: http://uwconservationscholars.org/program/.
Year One: Classroom-in-the-Field provides students with natural and social science skills needed to develop and realize their vision for conservation.
Engage with conservation practice across a range of ecological and cultural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Functioning as a cohort alongside learning facilitators, conservation practitioners and community leaders, Classroom-in-the-Field explores biodiversity conservation through four fundamental systems: Food, Climate, Ecosystems and Water.
Year Two: Conservation Practice Teams Deepen skills and knowledge, build relationships, and realize career paths.
Conservation Practice Teams (CPT) are an opportunity for second year DDCSP@UW scholars to enact collaborative conservation work at the intersections of biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, and PPIA (power, privilege, identity, and agency) in support of a partner organization. Each member of the CPT offers unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that contribute to the design and outcome of the internship project.