Jason Selwitz

Biography

For the last 15+ years, Jason has worked at the nexus of agriculture, water, and energy issues. In 2011, he transitioned away from international rural development to focus on the Northwest. Jason is training the next generation of professional mechanical-electrical technicians and operators to harness renewable energy and biomass-based non-food resources to produce high valuable chemicals, electricity, heat, and fuels to replace petroleum products, treat water, and mitigate climate change.

Fellow Activity

Fellows in the News | Jun 30, 2016

Selwitz quoted on expanding the bioenergy workforce

Fellows in the News | Sep 17, 2015

Selwitz offers hands-on training in bioproducts

Grants | Mar 29, 2010

Director of Service Learning for Green Empowerment, Year 2

Grants | Mar 29, 2010

Service Learning Coordinator for Green Empowerment, Year 1

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Fellow at a Glance

Fellowship Year:

2006

Academic Background:

Washington State University, Ph.D.

Current Position:

Faculty Lead, Energy Systems Technology
Walla Walla Community College

Expertise:

Energy & Climate Change
Engineering, Chemistry, Toxicology
Environmental Education
Environmental Justice
Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Policy
Water Resources

Currently Working On:

Renewable Energy, Plant Operations, Water Treatment, and Bioenergy/Bioproducts

Address:

500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Email:

jason.selwitz@wwcc.edu

Phone:

5095273678