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Innovation, Diversity and Opportunities
 The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC or Center) in Seattle, WA is one of six regional research centers of NOAA Fisheries, which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In support of NOAA Fisheries' mission to conserve living marine resources and their habitat, more that 350 scientists and support staff conduct basic and applied research at the Center's six facilities in Washington and Oregon.
The NWFSC also establishes and maintains formal and informal agreements with school, universities, federal and state agencies, tribal groups, and other organizations to conduct collaborative research and provide educational opportunities. The research setting at the NWFSC and the arrangements with these agencies and organizations provide excellent career opportunities for visiting scientists; postdoctoral researchers; and high school, undergraduate, and graduate student interns. The NWFSC offers a wide variety of internships where interns meet and work with professional scientists; gain "hands on" experience and knowledge; and learn real-life job skills.
Dr. Usha Varanasi, Science and Research Director of the NWFSC, enthusiastically supports these programs. "During the past 25 years, these student internship and postdoctoral programs have been very beneficial to our organization," said Varanasi. "I came into this country as a student and received a lot of support from my mentors. It's very rewarding that we are now mentoring these students and developing future scientists." Dr. Varanasi also encourages students interested in scientific careers to pursue their passion, take risks, and explore unconventional paths. More...
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