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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. Project Cities Faculty Open House
2. LEED Green Associate Training
3. Free Film Screening: A Prayer for Compassion
Other Events - On Campus
4. Lunch Lecture: A Story from the Standing Rock Protest: Prosecution and Defense of a Water
Protector
5. NASA DEVELOP: Lake Ontario Disasters: Employing NASA Earth Observations in the Greater
Toronto Area to Improve Flood Preparedness for Coastal Communities
6. TEDxASUWest: Talking Back
7. Biodesign Institute: Self-destructing Salmonella-based Vaccines and Therapeutics
8. Third Arizona-Sonora Colloquium
Other Events - Off Campus
9. NSCE 2019 Webinar Series: Key Competencies for Sustainability Degree Programs
10. Arizona Green Chamber: Tour of the Farm at South Mountain
11. Earth Day Phoenix
News and Announcements
12. ASU students perform, exhibit and pitch at Change the World
13. Meet sustainability alumnus Garrett Wong
14. ASU, Wells Fargo advancing sustainability education for K-12 students
15. Project Cities and Peoria work to conserve water
16. $50 million gift supports dementia research, education
17. National Audubon Society Gives Students the Reins in New Campus Chapter Program
18. Students share expertise on eating for a sustainable future
19. Arizona PBS highlights sustainability scientists' work in hot playgrounds and green buildings
20. Authors, artists explore solar futures in new anthology
21. Summer Internship, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resiliency, Honolulu, Hawaii
22. Special Issue of Sustainability: "Advancing Urban Sustainability through a Diverse Social-Ecological
System Research Agenda"
Other Jobs
23. Iowa Save Our Streams Coordinator, Izaak Walton League of America, Iowa
24. Associate Professor in Watershed Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia
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EVENTS
Institute Events
PhD Prospectus Defense: Neda Yousefi Movahed
(Monday, April 1, 2019) Neda Yousefi Movahed will defend her prospectus How We Wear Water: An
Arts-based Research Practice of Weaving Human Complexity & Love into Sustainability Education.
Faculty, students and the general public are invited. At 10:30 a.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. More information.
Public Housing: Transformed and Preserved
(Tuesday, April 2, 2019) Gloria Muñoz, Housing Authority of Maricopa County, will present Public
Housing: Transformed and Preserved from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
LightWorks®: The DIFFER Solar Fuels Program: Fundamental Research on
Renewable Energy Driven Chemistry
(Wednesday, April 3, 2019) Richard Van De Sanden, Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy
Research (DIFFER), will present The DIFFER Solar Fuels Program: Fundamental Research on
Renewable Energy Driven Chemistry from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Project Cities Faculty Open House
(Wednesday, April 3, 2019) Join Project Cities, the City of Peoria and the Town of Clarkdale for an
informational session and planning workshop for the 2019-2020 academic year. At the event, City Staff
will present the six proposed projects for 19-20, workshop project deliverables, and identify potential
matches. Project Cities is currently seeking faculty to support for the upcoming program cycle; this is
your chance to get in early and line up project-based classes with our new Community Partners. From
12:00-2:00 p.m. in room 102, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information
and RSVP.
Sustainability Series: Toward a Sustainable Future: More Management, Less
Technology
(Wednesday, April 3, 2019) Ricardo Aguirre, Holistic Engineering and Land Management, Inc., will
present Toward a Sustainable Future: More Management, Less Technology from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in
room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Sustainability@ASU: 10th Annual “A” Mountain Restoration Project
(Saturday, April 6, 2019) Celebrate Earth Day 2019 by helping to restore walking and hiking trails on
"A" Mountain, Tempe's only preserve. Let's walk the talk and give back to the mountain we love too
well! From 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Hayden Butte Preserve Park. More information and registration.
NEW!
LEED Green Associate Training
(Saturday, April 6, 2019) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a sustainability
scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the best professional designation to show
employers and clients that you have certified knowledge in the field. From 1:00-4:30 p.m. in room 201,
Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Free Film Screening: A Prayer for Compassion
(Wednesday, April 10, 2019) This moving film follows Thomas Jackson's journey across the U.S., as
well as to the UN Climate Change Conference in Morocco and India, as he draws upon a wealth of
religious traditions to understand how we can lessen the effects of climate change through
compassion. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. in room 102, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
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Other Events
On Campus
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Microscale Power Generation and
Propulsion: It’s not the Same as Big Devices Made Smaller
(Friday, March 29, 2019) Paul Ronney, University of Southern California-Los Angeles, will present
Microscale Power Generation and Propulsion: It's not the Same as Big Devices Made Smaller at 10:45
a.m. in room 151, H-wing, Bateman Physical Sciences Center, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. Contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for more information.
NEW!
Lunch Lecture: A Story from the Standing Rock Protest: Prosecution and Defense of
a Water Protector
(Friday, March 29, 2019) April Olson, Arizona State University alumna, will present A Story from the
Standing Rock Protest: Prosecution and Defense of a Water Protector from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in room
442, Beus Center for Law and Society, Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. More
information and registration.
Emerge 2019: Invention!
(Saturday, March 30, 2019) Emerge is a festival of art, science, and technology devoted to creative
imagination and experiences of tomorrow. This year's Emerge is a site of co-creation celebrating the
legacy of Leonardo da Vinci and all those devoted to exuberant, unconventional invention. Emerge will
showcase the many twists along the road to innovation: unbridled imagination, exquisite observation,
epic and mundane failure, surprise and serendipity. Inspired by a quest to uncover ideas that are
overlooked or underexposed, like Leonardo's in his time, Emerge shines light on uncommon futures for
the common good. Join us from 12:00-8:30 p.m. on the Old Main Lawn, Arizona State University,
Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Chemical Engineering Seminar: Metabolic Engineering for the Biomanufacturing of
Small Organic Molecules
(Monday, April 1, 2019) Ramon Gonzalez, University of South Florida, will present Metabolic
Engineering for the Biomanufacturing of Small Organic Molecules at 10:45 a.m. in the auditorium,
Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. Contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for
more information.
NEW!
NASA DEVELOP: Lake Ontario Disasters: Employing NASA Earth Observations in the
Greater Toronto Area to Improve Flood Preparedness for Coastal Communities
(Monday, April 1, 2019) Lake Ontario Disasters: Employing NASA Earth Observations in the Greater
Toronto Area to Improve Flood Preparedness for Coastal Communities will be presented from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in room 5536, Coor Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
Community Conversations: A Civil Dialogue on Renewable Energy
(Monday, April 1, 2019) The Institute for Civil Dialogue, in association with the I4-C research collective
in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and the Participatory Governance Initiative in the
School of Public Affairs, invites you to participate in a spring dialogue series that focuses on key issues
that impact the state of Arizona. The events are free and open to the public. Reservations are not
required. To be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in room 234, University Center, Arizona State University,
Downtown Phoenix campus. More information.
Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Can Evolutionary Thinking Relieve Psychiatry’s
Troubles?
(Tuesday, April 2, 2019) This event is the USA launch for Randolph Nesse’s new book, "Good
Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry," just published by
Dutton (Penguin Random House). The book argues that evolutionary biology provides a missing
foundation for psychiatry that can resolve persistent controversies and lead to new research and
treatments. Dr. Nesse will provide a brief overview, then three distinguished panelists will address the
question “Can Evolutionary Thinking Relieve Psychiatry’s Troubles?” From 5:15-7:30 p.m. in the
auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and
registration.
NEW!
TEDxASUWest: Talking Back
(Tuesday, April 2, 2019) Live TEDx talks are about bringing great ideas forward. This year’s event,
"Talking Back," provides a platform to share ideas in relation to dialogue, power, community and
discovery. We’ve gathered some of the best experts from our community to showcase their valuable
research, ideas and insights. To learn more about our speakers, please visit:
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/31375/. From 6:00-9:30 p.m. on Fletcher Lawn, Arizona State
University, West campus. More information.
NEW!
Biodesign Institute: Self-destructing Salmonella-based Vaccines and Therapeutics
(Wednesday, April 3, 2019) Wei Kong, Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and
Virotherapy will present Self-destructing Salmonella-based Vaccines and Therapeutics from 12:00-1:00
p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
Third Arizona-Sonora Colloquium
(Thursday-Friday, April 4-5, 2019) The main goal of the colloquium is to strengthen and broaden the
partnership between Arizona and Sonora higher education institutions through the alignment of
institutional efforts and priorities to develop a knowledge-based economy and society in the shared
transborder region. The colloquium aims to reassert the commitment of universities and research
institutions to the innovative and sustainable transformation of the Arizona-Sonora megaregion. On
Thursday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Ventana Ballroom A, Memorial Union and Friday,
April 5 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Devil’s Oasis, College Avenue Commons, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Lunch and Learn Series: Fake or Real News and Technology
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) Join ASU Staff Council and Penny Dollin from Polytechnic School's graphic
information technology programs to learn how to vet news sources to know the real side of the story.
From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 120, Computing Commons, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
More information.
CSPO 20th Anniversary Conference: Rightful Place of Science-2
(Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, 2019) This spring, two hundred people will come together in what used to
be a desert to help chart the future of society and technology. If you enjoy jargon-filled talks and
illegible PowerPoint slides, this is not the conference for you. But if you want to participate in a festival
of brave ideas, challenging performances, weird technology, mesmerizing music and more, then join
us. To be held at the Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E. 5th St, Tempe. More information and registration.
2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference
(Tuesday-Thursday, May 14-16, 2019) Arizona State University is hosting the 2019 Association of
Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference.
The conference theme is "Environmental Engineers & Scientists see Cities in 4-D" and emphasizes the
dimensions of the built environment, the natural environment, human health, and cyberspace.
Traditionally, the major focus of environmental engineering and science has been on the dimensions
and interactions of the natural environment and the built environment. The dimensions of the natural
environment and built environment will continue to be important; however, these more traditional
approaches will be balanced and integrated with new dimensions of increasing interest and
importance, specifically human health and cyberspace. This is illustrated by active research on the
interactions of the natural environment and the built environment on the human microbiome, building
microbiomes, and other "biomes," and rapid advances in electronics and computer science that allow
for distributed sensor networks for real-time contaminant monitoring, big data analytics, and the
potential for autonomous treatment systems. "Environmental Engineers & Scientists see Cities in 4-D"
also provides a coherent theme for integrating research and education. In addition to the research
topics that fall under the theme, environmental engineering and environmental science programs need
a venue to share advances in education research and curriculum development. Technical session
tracks will be organized based on the "Cities in 4-D" conference theme and environmental engineering
and environmental science education. The conference website has additional details including a link for
abstract submission. Please send inquiries to Conference Chair, Treavor Boyer, thboyer@asu.edu.
Off Campus
Earth Hour 2019
(Saturday, March 30, 2019) Earth Hour is from 8:30-9:30 p.m. local time all over the world. Find out
about and how to take part at https://www.earthhour.org/.
Sustainable Packaging Expo
(Monday, April 1, 2019) Join Local First Arizona and Captain’s Restaurant Supply to learn more about
sustainable packaging and find options that fit your business. This event will give you the opportunity
to meet manufacturers of eco-friendly packaging, focusing on items that are made from compostable
materials, recyclable materials and that contain recycled content. From 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the
Arizona Heritage Center, 1300 N. College Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
NEW!
NSCE 2019 Webinar Series: Key Competencies for Sustainability Degree Programs
(Wednesday, April 3, 2019) Every year, new sustainability degree programs are launched at colleges
and universities across the country, joining a global trend of sustainability degree programs. Join this
free webinar to learn about the significance of core competencies to academic programs, especially
those in rapidly developing fields. At 1:30 p.m. EDT (10:30 a.m. AZ). More information and registration.
City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Radiant Cooling and Other
Alternatives to Conventional Air Conditioning
(Thursday, April 4, 2019) Did you know that 43% of all electricity consumed in Phoenix metro area
homes is used for air conditioning? Learn about mean radiant temperatures and efficient ways to
remove heat while improving thermal comfort and saving energy. Discover the advantages of radiant
cooling systems and hydronic technologies. From 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior
Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. More information.
Creation Connection Movie Night: From Paris to Pittsburgh
(Friday, April 5, 2019) The film looks at states, businesses and citizens taking action and delves into
the social and economic impacts of climate change-fueled disasters coast to coast including America's
heartland. The film features voices from local leaders and everyday Americans presenting the stories
behind climate-related recovery and resiliency. From 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Renewal Center,
5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale. Cost for the event is $10 which includes a light dinner and discussion
after the movie. More information and registration.
CycloMesa: Unchained Bicycle Festival
(Saturday, April 6, 2019) CycloMesa is celebrating its 8th season. There will be many events happening
from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. including the El Tour de Mesa and a historic bike tour. Bring your bike and
join us. More information.
A Climate for Change: Engineering Sustainability ‘19 Call for Abstracts
(Sunday-Tuesday, April 7-9, 2019) This conference will be held at the University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA. Papers and posters in the following focus areas: regenerative built environment; “one
water” engineering and science; sustainable mobility; circular economy; engineering and sustainability
learning and engagement; and behavioral science for sustainability. The conference welcomes
academia, industry, nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and other interested parties. More
information.
City of Phoenix - 2019 PHX2Zero Lecture Series
(Monday, April 8, 2019) The PHX2Zero lecture series is an annual event that brings in bright,
passionate and innovative minds to speak about the importance of sustainability and zero waste. This
year's PHX2Zero Lecture Series will feature Juan D. Martinez. From growing up in south-central Los
Angeles, to becoming conscious of human impact on the environment, learn how Juan's inspiring story
evolved into a mission to get connected with nature and preserve our natural resources for future
generations. The lecture series is free and open to the public. The lecture series will be held from 5:00-7:15 p.m. at the Arizona Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St. Phoenix, AZ 85004. More
information and registration.
Desert Rivers Audubon Monthly Speaker Series: Birds of the Borderlands
(Tuesday, April 9, 2019) Jennie Macfarland, Tucson Audubon Society, will present Birds of the
Borderlands from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert. More
information.
NEW!
Arizona Green Chamber: Tour of the Farm at South Mountain
(Wednesday, April 10, 2019) Join the Arizona Green Chamber for a special tour of the Farm at South
Mountain. Experience business sustainability in action at this Arizona hidden treasure and one of
Arizona’s premier dining venues and urban farm. From 11:30 to 1:30 (guided tour will be from 12:15 to
1:15) at The Farm at South Mountain 6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ. More information and registration.
The Student Conference for Corporate Responsibility
(Saturday-Sunday, April 13-14, 2019) This conference will convene undergraduate and graduate
students and faculty involved in running student-managed funds across the country, with the goal of
broadening students' understanding of both sustainable finance and shareholder engagement. The first
day will be full of presentations from expert speakers delivering content and seeding small group
dialogue, followed by a second day dedicated to action planning, with a focus on peer learning and
coalition building. The event is free for students and faculty that attend both days, and travel financial
aid is available. To be held at Yale University, New Haven, CT. More information.
Eleventh International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses
(Tuesday-Wednesday, April 16-17, 2019) Each year, the International Conference on Climate Change:
Impacts & Responses draws a diverse group of participants from all over the world. Our Program
Development team draws on this diversity to craft a rich and distinctive conference experience. The
conference will be held at the Pryzbyla Center, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
More information.
NEW!
Earth Day Phoenix
(Monday, April 22, 2019) Join us at the 10th Annual Earth Day in Phoenix. Green exhibitors, a Green
Living Simple Solutions Summit, food trucks and more! Enjoy your lunch on Earth Day and learn more
about the green organizations and businesses that are working to make a difference in Phoenix. From
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix. To sign up, visit EarthDayPhoenix.org.
4th Open Science Meeting 2019: Transforming Land Systems for People and Nature
(Wednesday-Friday, April 24-26, 2019) The meeting will be held in Bern, Switzerland and will focus on
topics and themes that aim to advance our understanding of how land systems can form the basis for
sustainability transformations. This conference represents a unique opportunity to build and enhance
scientific capacity and enable transformations to a sustainable future by identifying core questions,
synthesizing research, and setting future agendas. Conference attendees will strive to develop
connections between researchers and stakeholders from civil society, government, and the private
sector, and to bridge science and decision-making for sustainable management and governance of
land use worldwide. More information and registration.
GreenBiz: Circularity 2019
(Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, 2019) The world is facing stark limits in providing enough food, water
and goods for 8.5 billion people by 2030, and companies are under increased pressure to reduce
waste - including plastics and excess packaging - and to create innovative products and services that
use more renewable feedstocks. To address these challenges, circularity has emerged as a business
strategy for designing and manufacturing products and materials that have continuous and infinite
life-cycles, or which can be returned safely to the soil. Circularity 19 is a three-day conference held in
Minneapolis, MN that will bring together more than 500 thought leaders and practitioners to define and
accelerate the circular economy. Through inspirational plenaries, interactive breakouts, hands-on
design charrettes, networking opportunities and a solutions-focused expo, Circularity 19 will inspire,
inform and empower participants to make the shift to a circular economy. More information.
World Forum on Climate Justice
(Wednesday-Friday, June 19-21, 2019) This inaugural World Forum on Climate Justice will bring
together leading civil society groups, academics, business representatives, members of the public, and
policymakers to foster new thinking and explore pressing topics in climate justice advocacy, research,
policy and practice as we adapt to reach the 1.5°C goal. The conference will take place at Glasgow
Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. More information and registration.
ICSD 2019: Strengthening Social Development to Achieve The Sustainable
Development Goals
(Tuesday-Friday, July 16-19, 2019) The International Consortium for Social Development’s 21st
Biennial International Conference, which first began in 1980, will be held at Universitas Gadjah Mada,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The International Conference will be themed Strengthening Social
Development to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This conference is open to
various disciplines, practitioners, academics and students to accelerate the impact of the 17 SDGs and
169 targets at the national and global level. Inherent in the ICSD’s spirit, the SDGs aspire to end
poverty and create economic, social and environmental sustainability. More information and
registration.
SISE 2019: Implementation
(Thursday, July 18-Tuesday, July 30, 2019) 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 since 2011, the program boasts over 400 alumni.
During weekdays, SISE'ers participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and
network. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on a research project and enjoy
exploring Chicago. This year’s theme, Implementation, moves beyond the “what” to the “how.” Building
on the research of previous years, 2019 SISE Fellows will engage with Chicago communities and
collaborators to develop critical strategies to help local neighborhoods realize their vision for their
future. They will engage with theory and case studies, and then move to the streets and homes of our
Chicago neighbors and communities where real change is made at the ground level. Senior-level
undergraduates (as of the fall of 2018), graduate students, recent graduates, and professionals
working in the fields of sustainability and energy are eligible to apply. Applications due May 30, 2019.
For more information.
Forming the Future: An Interdisciplinary Conference
(Monday-Tuesday, September 2-3, 2019) Thinking about the future often focuses on its ‘content’: what
might happen. Similarly, thinking about ‘future studies’ often concentrates on its goals, concepts and
methods. But what about the forms in which the future comes couched? How does the medium in
which the future is presented – its genres, structures, conventions – shape or influence what the future
might include? What forms do representations of the future currently take in different disciplines and
fields of practice – from fiction to non-fiction, the visual to the textual, science to politics – and to what
effect? Can we make our representations of the future more efficacious, with a view to the current
world situation? And what might different fields learn from each other, or how might they combine, in
order to do this? The conference will be held at the University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK. Call for
papers is open until May 1, 2019. More information.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW!
ASU students perform, exhibit and pitch at Change the World
The first Change the World event showcased how Arizona State University students are making a
difference through their art, entrepreneurship and good works. Hundreds of students from every
campus participated in the festival, held Wednesday at Sun Devil Stadium. Singers, dancers and poets
performed on three stages around the stadium concourse. Five separate pitch competitions highlighted
students’ best ideas and projects in education, sustainability, technology and health. Read more.
NEW!
Meet sustainability alumnus Garrett Wong
With so many directions one can take in a sustainability career, Garrett Wong wasn’t sure where he
would land. But after a series of experiences during his time as an Arizona State University School of
Sustainability student, Wong realized he wanted to apply sustainability to the sports industry. Read
more.
NEW!
ASU, Wells Fargo advancing sustainability education for K-12 students
Sustainability shouldn’t only be taught within the walls of universities. It should also be an integral part
of kindergarten through high school (K–12) curriculum. Accomplishing this will require systemic change
and large-scale collaboration — and that’s why Christopher Boone, dean of the School of Sustainability
at Arizona State University, and CaSondra Devine, sustainability initiatives leader at Wells Fargo,
recently put their heads together with more than a dozen local and international sustainability leaders
for a three-day brainstorming conference at ASU. Read more.
NEW!
Project Cities and Peoria work to conserve water
On Cronkite News, see how Project Cities is working with the city of Peoria (the program's 2019-2020
community partner) to use water wisely. The video news story also touches on a previous Project Cities
initiative with former partner Apache Junction. Read more.
NEW!
$50 million gift supports dementia research, education
Dementia is a health issue that touches everyone, from the person afflicted to their friends and family
to the individuals providing their care. As the aging population continues to grow, the number of people
who become susceptible to the condition increases every day, underscoring the urgent need for more
well-trained caregivers and better treatments. This spring, Charlene and J. Orin Edson made a $50
million gift to Arizona State University, to be split evenly between the College of Nursing and Health
Innovation and the Biodesign Institute in support of the university’s groundbreaking, multidisciplinary
research on dementia, and to enhance education and training for nurses and caregivers. Read more.
NEW!
National Audubon Society Gives Students the Reins in New Campus Chapter
Program
Leading conservation non-profit organization launches a significant new initiative to provide
educational, advocacy, networking, and career development opportunities in science and conservation
to college and university campuses across the U.S. More information.
NEW!
Students share expertise on eating for a sustainable future
For the past few years, Professor Hallie Eakin has been teaching "SOS 327: Sustainable Food and
Farms" in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Eakin, a senior sustainability scientist
in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, is an expert in food systems and students
take her class to learn about theories of food security, rural livelihood sustainability and food
sovereignty, as well as sustainability challenges associated with food system activities (production,
processing, distribution, consumption and waste). Read more.
NEW!
Arizona PBS highlights sustainability scientists' work in hot playgrounds and green
buildings
Two new segments of “Catalyst” by Arizona PBS, in the episode released March 20, feature Senior
Sustainability Scientists in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability: Jenni Vanos and
Harvey Bryan. Read more.
NEW!
Authors, artists explore solar futures in new anthology
The advent of the Green New Deal and other ambitious policy ideas in the U.S. and worldwide suggest
that we may be moving into an era of rapid energy transition. To begin to imagine the difficulties, joys
and adventures of human life these in solar futures, last week Arizona State University published “The
Weight of Light,” a free digital book featuring science fiction stories, essays and art exploring a variety
of possible solar futures. Read more.
NEW!
Summer Internship, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resiliency, Honolulu,
Hawaii
The City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency is now
accepting applications for two Summer semester internship positions. Preference will be given to
candidates interested in working on 1) pre-disaster hazard mitigation, 2) long-term disaster recovery
planning, 3) coastal resilience issues, 4) climate action planning/energy issues, or 5)
communications/public outreach. The intern will work under supervision of the City’s Deputy Chief
Resilience Officer between May 20, 2019 and August 23, 2019 (exact dates to be set around school
schedule). For the Summer semester only, the unpaid internship can be part-time (20-25 hours per
week) or full-time (35-40 hours per week). The internship is open to college undergraduates who have
completed at least three years of studies, graduate students, and recent college graduates (within one
year of graduation). To apply, please send a 1-2 page cover letter, current resume, and at least two
current references to resilientoahu@honolulu.gov. Please highlight aspects of your experience that are
relevant for this position, including volunteer service, and explain why you are interested in working
with the City and County of Honolulu and CCSR. Also indicate the time frame in which you are seeking
to intern with CCSR. Note the deadline to submit applications is Monday, April 8.
NEW!
Special Issue of Sustainability: "Advancing Urban Sustainability through a Diverse
Social-Ecological System Research Agenda"
Guest Editors Abigail York, Morgan Grove, and Dexter Locke welcome manuscripts that highlight the
great strides in urban social-ecological system research. You can find more details here. Deadline for
submissions is April 30.
Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association 2019 Scholarships
The Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association, in keeping with its objectives, will
award one or more $1,500 scholarships for 2019. Scholarships are presented to deserving students
striving to complete educational requirements for a career path in public works. Degrees or Majors in
Public Administration, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Works, and Water Resources
Technology Programs are examples of related fields of study. Career objectives may be in the public or
private sector, but in either case must be associated directly or indirectly with public works matters or
agencies. The deadline for the application is April 1, 2019. Contact Rob Kidder for questions. More
information and application.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Science, Technology and Policy Program
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program
serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers
interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. The EERE STP Program provides an
opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO site office.
EERE STP participants apply the expertise gained from their education and history of conducting
research to new and ongoing EERE initiatives. Applications for the STP program are accepted and
reviewed all year, except for applications to the Solar SunShot Initiative. SunShot applications are
reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year with rolling application deadlines of January 15th
and June 15th. The SunShot application review process takes approximately 3-4 months. More
information and application.
Babbitt Dissertation Fellowship Program
The Lincoln Institute's Babbitt Dissertation Fellowship Program assists PhD students at U.S.
universities whose research builds on, and contributes to, the concerns of the Babbitt Center:
integration of land and water policy to advance water sustainability and resilience, particularly in the
West. The program provides support to scholars early in their careers. Upcoming application deadline
April 1, 2019. More information.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
February 2019 drought summary is online.
March Southwest Climate Outlook
The March 2019 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: March 2019: The Best Winter Since Last Winter Edition
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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Institute Job Openings
Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability
Teachers’ Academy
To review and apply to this position, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/59407.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
More information.
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Other Jobs
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University,
Jonesboro, AR
Application deadline March 30, 2019. More information.
Glenadore and Howard L. Pim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Change,
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
MD
Application deadline March 31, 2019. More information.
Program Specialist, Rice Research & Extension Center, University of Arkansas,
Stuttgart, AR
Application deadline March 31, 2019. More information.
Jr. Specialist, Irrigation and Water Management Group, Department of Land, Air, and
Water Resources, University of California, Davis, CA
Application review April 1, 2019. More information.
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Water Resources, USDA, US Forest Service,
Center for Integrated Forest Science, Research Triangle Park, NC
Application deadline April 1, 2019. More information.
Data Science, Data Management, and GIS Specialist, Center for Watershed Science
and Education, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI
Application deadline April 5, 2019. More information.
John D. Montgomery Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pacific Basin Research Center, Soka
University of America, Alisa Viejo, CA
Application deadline April 12, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Iowa Save Our Streams Coordinator, Izaak Walton League of America, Iowa
Application deadline April 15, 2019. More information.
Large Infrastructure Project Aquatic Resources Impact, Wetlands Section, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, TX
Application deadline April 15, 2019. More information.
University of Arizona Sky School Instructor Positions, 2019-2020
Application deadline April 22, 2019. More information.
Postdoctoral Associate, New York State Water Resources Institute, Biological and
Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Associate Professor in Watershed Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British
Columbia
Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO
Application deadline June 30, 2019. More information.
Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Management, Undergraduate School, University of
Maryland University College, Killeen, TX
More information.
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX
More information.
Associate Attorney, EarthJustice, Washington, D.C.
More information.
Chubb Associate, Underwriting, Chubb, Chicago, IL
More information.
Director of Field Building, Build Healthy Places Network, San Francisco, CA
More information.
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer, Dewberry, Baltimore, MD
More information.
Local Food Specialist, Stern Produce, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Project Analyst/Associate, Apex Analytics, Boulder, CO
More information.
Project Manager, Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT), FishWise,
Santa Cruz, CA
More information.
Social Science Communities Research Support, Environmental Protection Agency, Duluth, MN
More information.
Water Quality Project Coordinator, Trout Unlimited, Oregon
More information.
Water, Sanitation, and Environmental Management Specialist, Peace Corps, Panama
More information.
WordPress Designer, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
This is a volunteer position. More information.
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