Student Organizations
The SOS connects undergraduates
Mailing Address: SOS, School of Oceanography Box 357940 Seattle, WA 98195-7940
The Student Oceanographic Society (SOS) is a student-run organization created to promote, inform, and improve the undergraduate experience in oceanography at the University of Washington. Membership is open to any University of Washington student regardless of their academic plan of study. There are no dues or requirements for participation in SOS. Our lounge is located in OSB Room 111, please feel welcome to use the room anytime to study, hang out, have lunch. Meet our leadership team below!
SOS e-mail: OceanographicSociety@gmail.com
Instagram: @sos_uw
OTHER UNDERGRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS:
We are the Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles Team at the University of Washington. We are a team of undergraduates that design, build, and compete with underwater robots in the international MATE ROV Competition.
The SeaDawgs marine biology club at the University of Washington aims to bring together all those who are passionate about marine science and the environment at large. Join their Facebook community and follow them on Instagram to connect with fun events, opportunities, seminars/outreach, and other people within the community. All those that attend UW and want to get involved with SeaDawgs are more than welcome to join.
Students Explore Aquatic Sciences (SEAS) is a K-12 aquatic sciences outreach program at the University of Washington. It aims to increase access to science for underserved students in the Seattle area. UW students, staff, and faculty interested in volunteering for SEAS should contact seasafs@uw.edu.
Field Notes is a student-run undergraduate journal and digital storytelling platform based in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington. They’re focused on highlighting research by undergraduate ecologists and facilitating opportunities for students to play an active role in science communication. The Field Notes journal is published bi-annually in June and December, and an online blog and photo essay series are updated year-round.
College of the Environment Student Advisory Council
The vision of the College of the Environment’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) is to be a hub of College-wide student advocacy amplifying student voices and agency, promoting change and choice, and improving the student experience through collaboration and advising with the Dean’s office.