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The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability provides this list to announce seminars, meetings, colloquiums, lectures, brown bags, announcements of interest, and job opportunities to the Institute community. If you have items you’d like to add please submit them to Cindy.Zisner@asu.edu before 5 PM Wednesday. This Digest is sent out on Friday morning. You may subscribe, unsubscribe, or change subscriber settings at http://lists.asu.edu/archives/giosasu.html under the Options where it says Join or Leave GIOSASU. You can see archives of list messages at the same address.




NEW ITEMS

(Current items remain in the Digest until they happen so don’t forget to peruse the web listing in case you missed something in the previous week.)


Institute Events

1. Case Critical Series: Paris Departure: What Lies Ahead?


Other Events - On Campus

2. Biodesign Institute Seminar: Absolute Control Over Light-Matter Interaction


Other Events - Off Campus

3. GreenBiz Webcast: The Next Bold Thing in Corporate Climate Action: Adding Science-Based Targets to Your Supply Chain

4. Lean Path Webinar: Making the Business Case for Food Waste Prevention Programs

5. City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Take Control of Your Landscape Watering


News and Announcements

6. Phoenix launches a hub for the circular economy

7. Feds now see Lake Mead levels sinking 20 feet lower by ‘19 than predicted just last month

8. Can urban forests cultivate sustainable healthcare?

9. On our own soil: 7th annual Human Rights Film Festival hits home

10. Green Infrastructure in Parks

11. ASU+GCSO: First-year projects impact teachers, cities, GHG emissions

12. RISN Incubator: Call for Innovators

13. Sustainability and pallets: Making change for the long haul

14. Sustainable Cities Network becomes STAR Community Rating Index Organizational Affiliate

15. Biomimicry exhibit showcases how nature can solve humanity's problems

16. Arizona Forward's Call for Entries for the 2017 Environmental Excellence Program


Institute Jobs

17. Instructional Designer, School of Sustainability


Other Jobs

18. Research Associate, Nevada Center for Applied Research, University of Nevada, Reno

19. Environmental Engineer, Department of Health and Human Services, Wake County, North Carolina

20. Assistant Project Scientist, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of California, Berkeley

21. Field Institute Manager, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Scottsdale, Arizona

22. Executive Director, Colorado Water Trust, Colorado

23. Executive Director, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, St. Paul, Minnesota

24. Project Support Officer, Welland River Trust, eastern England

25. Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Winrock International/USAID Sustainable Water Partnership, Phnom Penh, Cambodia



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EVENTS

Institute Events


          NEW!

          Case Critical Series: Paris Departure: What Lies Ahead?

(Wednesday, June 21, 2017) Mayor Greg Stanton, Phoenix; Rob Melnick, Executive Director, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability/School of Sustainability, Arizona State University; Sonja Klinsky, Senior Sustainability Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, ASU; Assistant Professor, School of Sustainability; and William Boyes, Founding Director, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty/W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU will discuss how this headline-grabbing decision might impact cities, the nation, and the world – from our economies, to our communities and our environment. From 5:30-7:15 p.m. at the A.E. England Building at Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. More information and registration.

 

Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: The Edible City

(Thursday, June 29, 2017) Edible City introduces a diverse cast of extraordinary characters who are challenging the paradigm of our broken food system. The film digs deep into their unique perspectives and transformative work, finding inspirational, grass-roots solutions based on growing local food systems and economies. Cosponsored by Cinema Politica Arizona and the Food Systems Transformation Initiative, Arizona State University. Film starts at 6:30 p.m.; post-film discussion 7:45-8:15 p.m. at Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. More information and registration.




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Other Events

On Campus

 

Biodesign Institute Seminar: Overcoming Pitfalls with Membrane Proteins

(Friday, June 16, 2017) César Luna-Chavez, Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery will present Overcoming Pitfalls with Membrane Proteins from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in room ALT 10/14, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP by June 14.


          NEW!

          Biodesign Institute Seminar: Absolute Control Over Light-Matter Interaction

(Friday, June 23, 2017) Ashwin Gopinath, California Institute of Technology will present Absolute Control Over Light-Matter Interaction from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.


Off Campus


          Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences Annual Meeting

(Wednesday-Saturday, June 21-24, 2017) AESS 2017 will be held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. We’d love to have some ASU folks (faculty and students) to get involved in the local planning. If students help out in a substantial way, we can comp them for the conference. Contact David Hassenzahl for more information about getting involved. For more information about AESS.


          NEW!

GreenBiz Webcast: The Next Bold Thing in Corporate Climate Action: Adding Science-Based Targets to Your Supply Chain

(Tuesday, June 27, 2017) Science-based carbon emission reductions and climate targets — goals based on data rather than conjecture — are now used by well over 200 of the world’s largest companies such as Nokia, Unilever or GlaxoSmithKline. And yet, there is perhaps an even larger opportunity for climate action beyond the corporate walls, in the massive spend in their supply chains. Find out more in the webinar at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. AZ). More information and registration.


          NEW!

Lean Path Webinar: Making the Business Case for Food Waste Prevention Programs

(Wednesday, June 28, 2017) Food waste reduction starts with prevention—preventing the food waste from happening in the first place is the clear optimal solution from a social, environmental and economic standpoint. And the first step in prevention is measurement — understanding exactly how much food is being wasted and why, so you know where you’re starting from, can identify opportunities for improvement, and can easily track progress over time. This webinar will provide insight into making the business case for food waste prevention programs. From 3:00-3:45 p.m. EDT (12:00-12:45 p.m. AZ). More information and registration.


          NEW!

City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Take Control of Your Landscape Watering

(Thursday, July 13, 2017) Simple things you need to know about designing, installing and maintaining an efficient drip irrigation system. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Civic Center Library, 3829 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. More information and registration.


Energy Impacts 2017

(Wednesday-Thursday, July 26-27, 2017) Energy Impacts 2017 is the first North American conference focused on social science research related to the impacts of energy development - with a goal of synthesis, comparison and innovation among established and emerging energy impacts scholars from North America and abroad. The pace, scale and intensity of new energy development around the world demands credible and informed research about potential impacts to human communities that host energy developments. While a fast-growing body of research addresses social, economic, and behavioral impacts from large-scale energy development for host communities and landscapes, their discoveries are often isolated by disciplinary and geographic boundaries. We invite participation from sociologists, geographers, political scientists, public health specialists, economists, anthropologists, practitioners and other interested parties whose work addresses impacts of new energy development for host communities and landscapes. Please visit http://www.energyimpacts.org to join a mailing list for future updates, and to add your profile to our growing data base of energy impacts researchers and professionals. The conference will be held at Ohio State University, Columbus.


          Twelfth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

(Wednesday-Friday, July 26-28, 2017) Announcing the Call for Papers for the Twelfth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, to be held at the International Conference Center in Hiroshima, Japan. Founded in 2006, the conference examines the nature of disciplinary practices in the study of society and the interdisciplinary practices that arise in the context of "real world" applications of social research and theory. The conference also investigates what constitutes "science" in a social context and the connections between the social and other sciences. The focus of papers ranges from the finely grained and empirical (research practices and results exemplifying one or more disciplines) to wide-ranging multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives on knowledge and method. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, colloquia, virtual posters, or virtual lightning talks. The conference features research addressing the annual themes and the 2017 Special Focus: "Cross-Cultural and Global Research as Interdisciplinary Practice." More information.


          7th Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy

(Thursday-Wednesday, August 3-16, 2017) The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week "boot camp" for future decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy revolution happening around the globe. Held annually on the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) since 2011, the program boasts 300 alumni. During weekdays, participants (SISE’ers) participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and network with Chicago-area experts and program alumni. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on research projects and enjoy exploring Chicago. Applications accepted through June 15, 2017. More information and application.


          9th World Environmental Education Congress

(Saturday-Friday, September 9-15, 2017) The 9th World Environmental Education Congress which takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) is an international congress addressing education for environment and sustainability. WEEC 2017 is the 9th congress and will feature the theme of Culture/Environment: Weaving New Connections. The congress is an international meeting point for everyone working with education for environment and sustainable future or who has an interest in the field. WEEC 2017 will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest in environmental and sustainability education, to discuss with people from all over the world, to share your own work and to learn from others. We expect participants from a wide range of countries, and so invite you to add your ideas and energy to the mix. From the congress we aim to build a relevant network among environmental NGOМs, civil society associations, universities, local authorities as well as institutions from any level. WEEC congresses have received UNESCO and UNEP patronage and in many cases the presence or a message of the General Secretaries. More information.

 

44th Annual Natural Areas Conference – Working Beyond Boundaries: Collaboration as a Key to Natural Areas Management

(Tuesday-Thursday, October 10-12, 2017) The annual Natural Areas Conference address is one of the nation’s premier gatherings of conservation professionals, educators and scientists. The Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to learn about new research, receive valuable training and make important connections with other professionals in conservation-related fields. This year’s conference will focus on the many factors that are involved with properly conducting restoration projects on natural areas. To be held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Deadline for the call for papers/proposals is May 12. More information.


          2nd International Bird Observatory Conference

(Thursday-Monday, October 26-30, 2017) New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) will host the 2nd International Bird Observatory Conference (IBOC), with over 300 representatives of more than 100 international bird observatories from around the globe expected. At the Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, New Jersey. More information and registration.


          IEEE SusTech 2017

(Tuesday-Friday, November 12-14, 2017) The 5th Annual IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech 2017) is designed to explore the development and application of science, engineering and technology in achieving a sustainable lifestyle for humanity. It brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and scholars from multiple disciplines to hold a dialogue on environmental issues and collaborate on ideas to develop and utilize innovative tools and intelligent systems to address them. Attendees will learn about the tools, connections and proactive solutions to take their sustainability programs to the next level. To be held at the Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St , Phoenix. More information and registration.

 

Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability

(Wednesday-Friday, January 17-19, 2018) The Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, will be held at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, in Cairns, Australia. Founded in 2005, the conference provides a multidisciplinary space, spanning the various fields and perspectives through which we can address the fundamental and related questions of sustainability, brought together by a common concern for sustainability in an holistic perspective where environmental, cultural, economic, and social concerns intersect. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference explore the website.


Tenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses

(Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, 2018) The conference will be held at the University of California at Berkeley in Berkeley, USA. Founded in 2009, the conference aims to create an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of climate change, its causes, its eco-systemic impacts, and its human impacts. The conference also explores technological, policy, strategic, and social responses to climate change. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, colloquia, virtual posters, or virtual lightning talks. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference, explore the conference website.




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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS


          NEW!

          Phoenix launches a hub for the circular economy (from GreenBiz.com)

The city of Phoenix and nearby Arizona State University are teaming up to launch a public-private incubator focused on finding new uses for waste from textiles, food scraps, batteries and more. Housed at the university's Resource Innovation and Solutions Network (RISN), the program, announced Wednesday, officially will be called the RISN Incubator. There, organizers will look to harness momentum around the concept of a circular economy, or business models built on eliminating waste by continually cycling materials back through supply chains. Read more.


          NEW!

Feds now see Lake Mead levels sinking 20 feet lower by ‘19 than predicted just last month (from Arizona Department of Water Resources)

The sensational news about record-setting snowpack in the Sierra Nevada of California and “atmospheric rivers” delivering over 1,000 percent of normal winter rainfall to Big Sur has disguised a much less-than-sensational record of winter moisture elsewhere in the West. Read more.


          NEW!

          Can urban forests cultivate sustainable healthcare? (From GreenBiz.com)

If you live in Northern California today, health researchers may be watching your house from above. This unprecedented project is tracking the impact of urban forestry on health expenses by correlating trees’ locations with medical data from Kaiser Permanente. The researchers’ goal is to advocate on Capitol Hill for nationwide investment in urban forestry to prune medical costs. They also plan to develop an online cost savings estimation tool that communities throughout the United States can use. Read more.


          NEW!

          On our own soil: 7th annual Human Rights Film Festival hits home

At the beginning of April 2017, ASU held its 7th annual Human Rights Film Festival in the College Avenue Commons Auditorium on its Tempe campus. The festival – sponsored in part by the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability – was a free, three-day event open to the public. Read more.


          NEW!

          Green Infrastructure in Parks (from the US Environmental Protection Agency)

Green infrastructure can help to maximize the environmental, economic, and social benefits of parks. This report includes recommendations on the types of projects that are most likely to attract positive attention and funding, and which provide a wide range of benefits. Read more.


          NEW!

          ASU+GCSO: First-year projects impact teachers, cities, GHG emissions

Arizona State University is playing a leadership role in the Global Consortium for Sustainability Outcomes (GCSO). GCSO is an international consortium of universities that collaborate to implement and scale solutions that address challenges to sustainability. GCSO membership spans seven countries on three continents, enabling universities to work together in partnership with each other and with governments, businesses, schools and NGOs. Read more.


          NEW!

          RISN Incubator: Call for Innovators

The RISN Incubator is issuing a Call for Innovators, June 12-July 24, 2017 to identify startups and early stage business ventures developing solutions for waste prevention, minimization and reuse/recycling innovation. From the nation's top university for innovation and a civic leader in sustainability, the RISN Incubator provides ventures an opportunity to rapidly scale and transform your startup into a vehicle to solve some of the world's greatest challenges. Apply now to become a part of the inaugural RISN Incubator cohort at https://RISNincubator.asu.edu


          NEW!

          Sustainability and pallets: Making change for the long haul (from GreenBiz.com)

Maybe it’s time for corporate sustainability to get a bit more boring. Rightfully so, bold commitments by leading companies to 100 percent renewable energy or zero waste garner headlines. But the durability (or perhaps the sustainability) of sustainability comes from business practices that reduce environmental impacts while saving money. Read more.


          NEW!

Sustainable Cities Network becomes STAR Community Rating Index Organizational Affiliate

The STAR Community Rating System is a nonprofit organization that works to evaluate, improve, and certify sustainable communities. Several communities across the nation and in Arizona are STAR members, including SCN Steering Committee communities Chandler, Tucson, Phoenix, Avondale, Peoria, and Scottsdale. Membership benefits include access and tracking of sustainability metrics, as well as a dearth of other materials that can help to advance community sustainability. Read more.


          NEW!

          Biomimicry exhibit showcases how nature can solve humanity's problems

Biomimicry is an approach to problem-solving that looks at how nature has already done it. In this philosophy, people create a sustainable lifestyle by observing how animals and plants have overcome obstacles in adapting to the environment. A new exhibit at the Tempe Center for the Arts, “Biomimicry: Nature Inspired Design,” explores the connections between this philosophy and art. And because Arizona State University is a leader in the field of biomimicry, several faculty members and alumni are involved in the show, which also includes events to inspire community members. Read more.


          NEW!

Arizona Forward’s Call for Entries for the 2017 Environmental Excellence Program

Arizona Forward is pleased to issue a formal Call for Entries for the 2017 Environmental Excellence Program presented in partnership with SRP. We're seeking the best and brightest in sustainable design from cities and towns throughout Arizona. Participation in Arizona's largest, most prominent awards competition helps to increase public awareness of distinguished contributions to the environment in the Grand Canyon State. This program brings much-deserved recognition to organizations and individuals who demonstrate superior skill in their practice. All finalists will be notified in advance of the September 23, 2017, awards gala and spotlighted in a comprehensive media campaign. Call for Entries information and fillable nomination form. Entries need to be made by 4:00 p.m. July 7, 2017.


          Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

          May 2017 drought summary is online.


          May Southwest Climate Outlook

          The May 2017 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.

 

CLIMAS Podcast: June 2017 - Spring's Last Gasp, Reservoirs and Streamflow, Imminent Heat, and Monsoon Patience

Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.




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OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings

 

Coordinator, Decision Center for a Desert City

Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External Applicants, and in the “Requisition ID” section, type 33037BR.


          NEW!

          Instructional Designer, School of Sustainability

Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External Applicants, and in the “Requisition ID” section, type 32999BR.



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Other Jobs

 

Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist, Environmental Resources Center, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Madison

          Application deadline June 18, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

Research Associate, Nevada Center for Applied Research, University of Nevada, Reno

Application deadline June 19, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

Environmental Engineer, Department of Health and Human Services, Wake County, North Carolina

Application deadline June 20, 2017. More information.


          Environmental Engineer, Logistic Base, United Nations

Application deadline June 20, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

Assistant Project Scientist, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of California, Berkeley

Application deadline June 23, 2017. More information.

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Water Society and Climate Group, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut

          Application deadline June 23, 2017. More information.

 

Assistant Professor, Environmental Science & GIS, School of Physical Sciences, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

          Application deadline June 25, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

          Field Institute Manager, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Scottsdale, Arizona

Application deadline June 27, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

          Executive Director, Colorado Water Trust, Colorado

Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

          Executive Director, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, St. Paul, Minnesota

Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.

 

Open Rank Faculty Position in Sustainable Food, Water and Agriculture, University of California-Merced (4 positions)

          Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Integrated Assessment Modelling, University of Alberta, Edmonton

          Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

          Project Support Officer, Welland River Trust, eastern England

Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.


          NEW!

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Winrock International/USAID Sustainable Water Partnership, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Application deadline June 30, 2017. More information.

 

Postdoctoral Position, Ecology and Geochemistry of Coastal Vegetated Habitats, University of California-Davis

          Application deadline July 1, 2017. More information.


          PaintCare Coordinator for Colorado

Application deadline July 3, 2017. More information.

 

Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville

          More information Posting number 0619572.


          Assistant Director, California Product Stewardship Council, Sacramento, CA

          More information.

 

Assistant Sustainability Scientist, South Central Climate Science Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman

          More information, search for job #171235.

 

Community Education Manager, Watershed Management Group, Phoenix, Arizona

          More information.


          Community Engagement and Sustainability Coordinator, Park City, UT

More information.


          Conservation Intern Positions, Montana Conservation Corps

          More information.


          Jobs at Recycle1, Phoenix, Arizona

          More information.

 

Manager, Economic Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona

          More information.

 

Natural Resources Technician, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, Humboldt County, Nevada

          More information.

 

Postdoctoral Fellow in Urban Ecology, The New School, New York, New York

          More information.


          Program Assistant, Devens Eco-Efficiency Center, Devens, MA

          More information.

 

Regional Water Management Coordinator, Community Water Center, Visalia, California

          More information.


          Resilience Fellow, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Arlington, Virginia

More information.


          Stewardship Program Manager, Tillamook, Tillamook, Oregon

          More information.

 

Supply Chain Sustainable Intern - Summer 2017, Cox Communications, Phoenix, Arizona

          More information.


          Veterans Green Corps Crew Member, Montana Conservation Corps

          More information.



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