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PWSC News
Student Spotlight: Emily Griffin
Emily Griffin is starting her second year at PWSC this fall and will complete the OEC in Marine Natural Resource Technician next spring. Her ultimate goal is to pursue a career in environmental science and conservation.
The return of enrichment courses for the Valdez community!
PWSC is pleased to announce the return of the enrichment courses for our community beginning this Fall Semester 2023. Need to learn to cook? Build a table? Or prepare some game? PWSC is planning on hosting a wide variety of classes that are both practical and fun!
A new one-credit course, Introduction to Environmental Education (EDFN 101) is offered this fall.
This fall, we are thrilled to offer a new one-credit course, Introduction to Environmental Education (EDFN 101). The course introduces students to the principles of informal environmental education and provides practical experience in lesson design and delivery.
PWSC Denali capstone expedition presentation
Join us on an epic journey: Denali capstone expedition presentation! Calling all adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers! You are invited to an enthralling presentation that will take you on a journey to the awe-inspiring heights of Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity!
Student spotlight: Charles Keeter
This summer, Charles Keeter participated in the PWSC's Small Engines for Teachers program, which led to his current endeavor: the Yamaha and AMEC train-the-trainer course. These classes ignited his enthusiasm as they focused on the AMEC program, designed to equip people with the essential skills for shipbuilding, vessel repair, maintenance, port operations, and vessel maneuvers. The ultimate aim is to prepare Alaskans for careers in these critical fields.
Student spotlight: Leve Jones
Leve Jones, a senior at Glennallen High School and a member of the Native Village of Tazlina and Naltsiine clan, recently participated in the Biota of Alaska class offered by PWSC. Leve shared that he joined the course to expand his knowledge about the native plants in his surroundings.
PWSC instructors are working with the Alaska Blue Economy Center and the City of Valdez to conduct site assessments for potential kelp and oyster farms in the region.
Dr. Amanda Glazier, assistant professor of environmental sciences, and Anthony Gerasch, instructor of marine technology, are working with the Alaska Blue Economy Center and the City of Valdez to conduct site assessments for potential kelp and oyster farms in the region.
Yamaha and AMEC are working on a marine tech training program in Alaska.
Representatives from Yamaha, Dan Jedlicka (District Service Manager), and Kenyon Ward (Senior Marine Training Coordinator) are visiting the campus this week to support and train Anthony Gerasch, the marine technology instructor at PWSC, and other educators throughout the state.
Student spotlight: Mahali Santa Ana
Mahali Santa Ana is an outdoor leadership student participating in the NPS Alaskans in Parks Internship Program at Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve this summer. Thanks to a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Student Conservation Association (SCA), Alaskans can work in summer internships in the National Parks.