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April 21, 2025
Tristan Jafari, biochemistry undergrad, selected as Truman Scholar
Tristan Jafari, a third-year student at the University of Washington majoring in biochemistry, has been selected for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. Set to graduate early, Jafari will pursue a master’s degree in philosophy of population health sciences at the University of Cambridge in England this fall.
A highly competitive award, only 54 students were selected nationwide this year from more than 743 nominations. The Truman Scholarship recognizes aspiring leaders driven to make change at the systems level. Students are selected on the basis of leadership skills, demonstrated civic engagement, academic potential and a desire to pursue a career in public service. Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate school, mentoring and additional benefits to help prepare them for careers where they can make an impact.
April 7, 2025
Opportunity for temporary summer teaching aides at the Robinson Center
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for temporary 2025 summer teaching aides to join their team.
The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars offers two summer enrichment programs, Summer Challenge and Summer Stretch. The Robinson Center for Young Scholars seeks temporary, hourly teaching aides (TAs) to support program instructors in their daily classroom activities. The position will begin on June 23 with an expected end date of July 25. The teaching aides will report directly to the enrichment and professional development director and will be supervised by the program manager and the instructional support staff.
February 24, 2025
Robinson Center now hiring a wellbeing and academic success counselor
The Robinson Center has an outstanding opportunity for a wellbeing and academic success counselor to join their team.
The purpose and role of the wellbeing and academic success counselor is planning, organizing and delivering a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes and enhances the academic, personal, social and career development of all RC students, based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American School Counselor Association. Reporting to the executive director, this role is critical in ensuring that traditional high school-aged students enrolled in programs at the Robinson Center receive the essential state-mandated resources and support services necessary for their academic and personal success. The need is particularly urgent for Transition School students, who lack access to UW’s counseling and other student support systems and are unable to utilize the services of their assigned community-based high schools while enrolled in Transition School. By addressing these gaps, this role plays a pivotal part in bridging the resource divide and fostering a supportive environment for these unique, high-achieving students.
January 14, 2025
Opportunity for 2025 Summer Program instructors at the Robinson Center
The Robinson Center is excited to offer a unique opportunity for temporary instructors to join their 2025 Summer Program team. The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars provides two enriching summer programs: Summer Challenge and Summer Stretch. Instructors will have the chance to design and teach fast-paced, immersive courses for highly capable students, fostering an inclusive learning environment that honors diverse identities and promotes emotional and physical well-being. The position runs from May 2 to July 31, 2025, with instructors responsible for preparing culturally sustaining curricula and teaching materials.