Hi folks, come hear our next IAS Seminar Speaker in our Sustainability Series. Rowan Schmidt and Zac Christin from Earth Economics will present "Watershed Economics for the 21st Century: The Value of Ecosystem Services with a Case Study in the Puyallup River Watershed" Wed, Nov 2, 12:30-1:30pm in JOY 117 (open to the public) Rowan Schmidt (Research Analyst) was born in West Virginia, but moved to New Zealand at an early age, where he grew up playing rugby and cricket (both are sports!). He earned his degrees in biology and philosophy at the University of Auckland, and took some especially memorable classes in ethnomusicology. During this time he also completed an exchange at the renowned Kyoto University in Japan. Rowan discovered the exciting field of ecological economics towards the end of 2009, and since joining Earth Economics has led projects ranging from comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to workshops that explore 21st century accounting frameworks. He finds it enjoyable to work alongside inspiring colleagues, partners and clients every day. Zachary Christin (Research Analyst) was born and raised in Tacoma, WA, and is graduating from the University of Puget Sound with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a focus in Mathematics and Philosophy. Zac joined Earth Economics in the early summer of 2010 as an intern. He has made research contributions to a number of projects, including work in China, the Mississippi Delta and the Puget Sound. Recently Zac has coauthored sections of Earth Economics reports on Ecuador and the Puyallup River Basin. James E. Gawel, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering Environmental Sciences Program Coordinator University of Washington - Tacoma 1900 Commerce St. Campus Box 358436 Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-692-5815 E-mail: jimgawel@u.washington.edu URL: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/environmentalprogram

Sorry folks, the Earth Economics talk is this Wednesday, November 9th (not the 2nd). Cheers, Jim James E. Gawel, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering Environmental Sciences Program Coordinator University of Washington - Tacoma 1900 Commerce St. Campus Box 358436 Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-692-5815 E-mail: jimgawel@u.washington.edu URL: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/environmentalprogram On Tue, 8 Nov 2011, Jim Gawel wrote: > Hi folks, > > come hear our next IAS Seminar Speaker in our Sustainability Series. > > Rowan Schmidt and Zac Christin from Earth Economics will present "Watershed Economics for the 21st Century: The Value of Ecosystem Services with a Case Study in the Puyallup River Watershed" > > Wed, Nov 2, 12:30-1:30pm in JOY 117 (open to the public) > > Rowan Schmidt (Research Analyst) was born in West Virginia, but moved to New Zealand at an early age, where he grew up playing rugby and cricket (both are sports!). He earned his degrees in biology and philosophy at the University of Auckland, and took some especially memorable classes in ethnomusicology. During this time he also completed an exchange at the renowned Kyoto University in Japan. Rowan discovered the exciting field of ecological economics towards the end of 2009, and since joining Earth Economics has led projects ranging from comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to workshops that explore 21st century accounting frameworks. He finds it enjoyable to work alongside inspiring colleagues, partners and clients every day. > > Zachary Christin (Research Analyst) was born and raised in Tacoma, WA, and is graduating from the University of Puget Sound with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a focus in Mathematics and Philosophy. Zac joined Earth Economics in the early summer of 2010 as an intern. He has made research contributions to a number of projects, including work in China, the Mississippi Delta and the Puget Sound. Recently Zac has coauthored sections of Earth Economics reports on Ecuador and the Puyallup River Basin. > > James E. Gawel, Ph.D. > Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering > Environmental Sciences Program Coordinator > University of Washington - Tacoma > 1900 Commerce St. > Campus Box 358436 > Tacoma, WA 98402 > Phone: 253-692-5815 > E-mail: jimgawel@u.washington.edu > URL: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/environmentalprogram > >