Sustainability Digest 062620

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 5:00 p.m. 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 on the menu on the right of the page at Subscribe or Unsubscribe. You can also view archives here.

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. Sustainability@ASU: Commons and Crises: Understanding the Emergence and Functioning of Institutions for Collective Action in Relation to Transitions in the Past Millennium

2. FP Virtual Dialogue: Global Lessons for a More Resilient Future

3. PhD Defense: Aaron Redman

Other Events - On Campus

4. Institute for Humanities Research: Research in the Age of Coronavirus

Other Events - Off Campus

5. GreenBiz Webcast: How Businesses Can Overcome Barriers to Achieving Climate Goals

News and Announcements

6. ASU research and innovation leader Sethuraman Panchanathan confirmed as director of National Science Foundation

7. ASU researcher tests face mask efficiency before and after sterilization

8. Customer service is worse than ever and so is consumers' rage

9. If Only They Knew the Real Me by Shirley-Ann Augustin-Behravesh

10. Coal-burning in Siberia led to climate change 250 million years ago

11. June Southwest Climate Outlook

12. CLIMAS Podcast: June 2020: TooSoon or Not Soon Enough, Wildfire & Monsoon

Other Jobs

13. Archaeologist (Cultural Resources Specialist), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, and Tucson, AZ

14. Water Conservation Specialist I, Alameda County Water District, Fremont, CA

15. Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geography and Geospatial Science, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

16. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Water and Power Systems, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID

17. Outreach Director, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Bozeman, MT

18. EPA Nanomaterials in Surface Waters Fellowship, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Narragansett, RI

19. Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ecosystem Science, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

20. Adjunct Faculty, Urban Hydrology, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN

21. Environmental Professional 1, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

22. Grant Specialist Intern, PHX Food Co-op, Phoenix, AZ

23. Natural Resource and Environmental Economist, RTI International, Durham, NC

24. Postdoctoral Fellow, Zimmer Watershed Hydrology Laboratory, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

25. Project Associate, RTI International, Durham, NC or Washington, DC

26. Project Environmental Engineer, Tetra Tech, Irvine, CA

27. Wetland Biologist, Tetra Tech, Maitland, FL

EVENTS

Institute Events

NEW!

Sustainability@ASU: Commons and Crises: Understanding the Emergence and Functioning of Institutions for Collective Action in Relation to Transitions in the Past Millennium

(Monday, June 29, 2020) Please join us for the discussion entitled "Commons and Crises: Understanding the Emergence and Functioning of Institutions for Collective Action in Relation to Transitions in the Past Millennium" with guest speaker Tine de Moor. From 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom. More information and link.

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FP Virtual Dialogue: Global Lessons for a More Resilient Future

(Tuesday, June 30, 2020) Join Foreign Policy magazine and the Global Futures Laboratory at ASU as we explore the surprising links between coronavirus, climate change, and inclusive governance. More information and registration.

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PhD Defense: Aaron Redman

(Monday July 6, 2020) Aaron Redman will defend his PhD dissertation “Assessing the Development of Key Competencies in Sustainability”. Faculty, students and the general public are invited. Attend via Zoom at 8:00 a.m. More information and link.

Other Events

On Campus

NEW!

Institute for Humanities Research: Research in the Age of Coronavirus

(Tuesday, June 30, 2020) Research in the age of coronavirus has come with new and unexpected challenges. The Institute for Humanities Research invites you to a conversation about the possibilities and problems of conducting research in an age of virtual meetings, travel restrictions and funding uncertainties. From 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MST. More information and registration.

Off Campus

Masks On, Litter Gone!

(Monday-Saturday, June 15-28, 2020) In partnership with the River Network and the Ball Corporation, Rio Reimagined will coordinate a two-week clean-up campaign called "Masks On, Litter Gone!" From June 15-28, three communities (Metro Phoenix, Ft. Atkinson, WI, and Findlay, OH) will compete in a #BallLitterHaul challenge, picking up litter and recyclables - while wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines. This is an individual clean-up exercise that has collective impact through the use of a great app called 'Litterati'. For more information.

GreenBiz Webcast: Real-life Lessons for Trucking’s Clean Future

(Thursday, July 2, 2020) This webcast will dive into trucking’s role in our supply chain, how it has evolved since March, and how the industry will evolve into its green future. Hear from industry leaders from Hirschbach, United Parcel Service, Shell and NACFE/RMI. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT (10:00-11:00 a.m. MST). More information and registration.

SISE 2020: Resiliency: Climate Change and the Power of Data + Response

(Thursday-Wednesday, July 9-22, 2020) Join us in Chicago for our 10th annual program focused on resiliency — Resiliency: Climate Change and the Power of Data + Response. There is no program fee, everyone that participates receives lodging on campus free of charge, and there are travel scholarships available for most traveling to Chicago. Application Deadline: All applications are due May 30. Interviews must be conducted by June 9. Final decisions sent June 10. More information.

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GreenBiz Webcast: How Businesses Can Overcome Barriers to Achieving Climate Goals

(Tuesday, July 14, 2020) Join us and discover the findings of research conducted by NRG Energy and GreenBiz Group, examining key plans and actions businesses are taking to address climate change. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. More information and registration.

Maricopa Smartscape - Summer/Fall 2020

(Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 14-August 13, 2020) Smartscape is a training program specifically designed for professionals in the landscape industry or associated fields. The programs are designed to provide education on a wide range of topics encountered in the landscape field, with instruction from experts in the green industry. Attendees can earn continuing education for International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), or the Arizona chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (AzASLA) certification. Classes will be held online in Zoom from 3:00-6:00 p.m. More information and registration.

Zócalo Public Square: How can Humans Coexist with Monster Wildfires?

(Thursday, July 16, 2020) Historical ecologist Jared Dahl Aldern, CSU Long Beach American Indian Studies professor Theresa Gregor, and Fernanda Santos, The Fire Line author and Professor of Practice at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, visit Zócalo to examine how and whether human beings can coexist with megafires. From 6:30-8:00 p.m. PDT. More information and registration.

Circularity 20: Accelerating the Circular Economy

(Tuesday-Thursday, August 25-27, 2020) Circularity 20 is the largest circular economy conference in the United States. Building on the success of a sold-out launch event, Circularity 20 will bring together more than 1,000 thought leaders and practitioners across industries and functions to accelerate the circular economy. Through inspirational plenaries, interactive breakouts, deep-dive tutorials, networking opportunities and a solutions-focused showcase, Circularity 20 will inspire, inform and empower participants to turn circular economy concepts into profitable opportunities for companies and cities. To be held at Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. More information and registration.

Verge 20 Complimentary Online Event

(Monday-Friday, October 26-30, 2020) GreenBiz Group is excited to announce that VERGE 20 is moving online - streaming a full week of programming straight to you, along with 15,000 other clean economy leaders, at no cost. The VERGE 20 online event is the leading platform for accelerating the clean economy. Join more than 15,000 leaders - from the private and public sectors, utilities, solution providers, investors, and startups - advancing systemic solutions to address the climate crisis through five key markets: carbon removal, clean energy, the circular economy, electrified transportation, and sustainable food systems. More information and registration.

Maricopa Smartscape: Advanced Irrigation 2020

(Thursday, November 5, 12, and 19, 2020) Registration is open for The University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 2020 Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation course. Classes will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office: 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040. Seats are limited and fill fast, so sign up today! More information and registration.

URP 2020: Sustainable & Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships

(Wednesday-Friday, November 25-27, 2020) Regions are of critical importance to achieve the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda including the Sustainable Development Goals and the HABITAT III objectives. By focusing on sustainable and resilient urban-rural partnerships, the international URP2020 conference aims at developing new urban-rural imaginaries, integrating strategies and projects that explore present and future potentials in terms of sustainability and resilience. The URP2020 will bring together and connect scientific insights and enlightening experiences of on-going projects in practice. We offer a forum for exchange and support the co-design of ideas to tackle the challenges for sustainable and resilient regional development. The conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany. More information.

18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop

(Tuesday-Thursday, April 20-22, 2021) The 18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop (CPASW) will bring together a diverse community to share developments in research and application of weather and climate information for societal decision-making. Participants will include researchers, service producers, resource managers, planners, practitioners, social scientists, and others making weather and climate-sensitive decisions. NOAA’s National Weather Service Climate Services Branch, Arizona State University, the Arizona State Climate Office, and many climate services partners are collaborating in the organization of the 2020 CPASW. The workshop will be held in Phoenix, AZ. More information.

European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference

(Monday-Wednesday, May 31-June 2, 2021) Registration is now open for the 4th European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference, Vienna. This 4th ESPC will centre in plenary on business models, company success stories and city and regional actions towards nutrient circularity. Parallel sessions will mix research with application (see below, call for papers). The third day will be the 4th European phosphorus R&D day, showcasing R&D into phosphorus recycling and recycled products and new approaches. Full details.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW!

ASU research and innovation leader Sethuraman Panchanathan confirmed as director of National Science Foundation

Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan has been named the 15th director of the National Science Foundation, unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 18. He says his vision for NSF is advancing research into the future, ensuring inclusivity and continuing global leadership in science and engineering. "I want people to get excited by science and have the opportunity to be part of the scientific enterprise," he says. Read more.

NEW!

ASU researcher tests face mask efficiency before and after sterilization

Protective face masks are key to Arizona State University and other schools and organizations reopening because their use significantly decreases coronavirus spread. Some masks, in light of recent shortages, are being sterilized to allow reuse. Sterilization, however, may alter mask structure and therefore the effectiveness of the mask’s ability to block small droplets and aerosols. Airborne particles and droplets, from a few nanometers to a few microns in size, are the research focus of School of Molecular Sciences Professor Pierre Herckes. Read more.

NEW!

Customer service is worse than ever and so is consumers' rage

Customer service is worse than ever and more people are enraged about it, according to a new Arizona State University survey. The online retailing experience is creating even higher expectations among consumers, which companies must be ready to address, said Thomas Hollmann, a clinical associate professor of marketing who was involved in the “2020 National Customer Rage Study,” released this month. Read more.

NEW!

If Only They Knew the Real Me by Shirley-Ann Augustin-Behravesh (from Transformations)

An essay through the Narrative Storytelling Initiative in Transformations, an online magazine of narrative essays written by faculty members and others focused on life-changing experiences and events. Shirley-Ann Augustin-Behravesh is a senior sustainability scientist and lecturer in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Read more.

NEW!

Coal-burning in Siberia led to climate change 250 million years ago

A team of researchers led by Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration Professor Lindy Elkins-Tanton has provided the first ever direct evidence that extensive coal burning in Siberia is a cause of the Permo-Triassic Extinction, the Earth’s most severe extinction event. The results of their study have been recently published in the journal Geology. Read more.

Fall 2020 Class: SOS 594/498 Urban Sustainability Best Practices Applications

Cities, towns and other municipalities need innovative, sustainable ideas and processes to improve quality of life for their residents. In this collaborative workshop/ project management class, students will work with the City of Peoria and ASU Project Cities on a real-life municipal sustainability challenge.The objective of this course is to engage students with stakeholders on an urban challenge through robust deliberation of topic, review of literature, collection of data, documentation and analysis. Students will utilize project management tools such as scope of work, SWOT analysis, and agenda setting. Finally, the students will provide a professional final product(s) to the client. The course benefits students by exposing them to a local city initiative and issue, allows them to interact with local practitioners, provides them with an opportunity to research local issue that can directly influence local policies, and helps students gain value added experience that can become a key highlight on their resume. Questions? Contact Anne.Reichman@asu.edu or Nalini.Chhetri@asu.edu.

Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

May 2020 drought summary is online.

NEW!

June Southwest Climate Outlook

The June 2020 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.

NEW!

CLIMAS Podcast: June 2020: TooSoon or Not Soon Enough, Wildfire & Monsoon

Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on Apple Podcasts or Southwest Climate Change Network.

OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings

None at this time.

Other Jobs

NEW!

Archaeologist (Cultural Resources Specialist), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, and Tucson, AZ

Application deadline June 29, 2020. More information.

NEW!

Water Conservation Specialist I, Alameda County Water District, Fremont, CA

Application deadline June 29, 2020. More information search for job title.

Assistant Professor, Earth Surface Processes, School of Natural Sciences, University of California, Merced, CA

Application deadline June 30, 2020. More information.

Environmental Compliance Specialist, Watershed Protection Branch, State of Georgia, Dekalb-Atlanta, GA

Application deadline June 30, 2020 (may close sooner if suitable pool of applicants). More information.

Executive Director, South Santiam Watershed Council, Sweet Home, OR

Application deadline June 30, 2020. More information.

Executive Director, RENEW Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Application deadline June 30, 2020. More information.

EPA Monitoring Water Contamination Research Opportunity, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Cincinnati, OH

Application deadline July 1, 2020. More information.

Postdoctoral Research Position, Arctic Hydrological Biogeochemical Modeling, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Application deadline July 2, 2020. More information.

PhD Candidate, Social Anthropology, New Arctic and Digital Ocean, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

Application deadline July 10, 2020. More information.

NEW!

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geography and Geospatial Science, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Application deadline July 10, 2020. More information.

NEW!

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Water and Power Systems, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID

Application deadline July 10, 2020. More information.

Wetlands and Streams Reference Data Research Fellowship, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, GA

Application deadline July 13, 2020. More information.

NEW!

Outreach Director, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Bozeman, MT

Application deadline July 24, 2020. More information.

NEW!

EPA Nanomaterials in Surface Waters Fellowship, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Narragansett, RI

Application deadline July 28, 2020. More information.

NEW!

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ecosystem Science, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Application deadline July 29, 2020. More information.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Groundwater Hydrology and Engineering, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Sedimentation Laboratory, Oxford, MS

Application deadline July 31, 2020. More information.

Summer Science and Policy Internships, Clean Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Application deadline for fall, August 1, 2020. More information.

Water Systems Analyst, Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Public Health Engineering, City of New York, New York, NY

Application deadline August 25, 2020. More information.

Lecturer, Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley, CA

Application deadline October 9, 2020. More information.

Research Hydrologist/Agricultural Engineer/Soil Scientist, Agricultural Research Service, Bowling Green, KY

Application deadline May 7, 2021. More information.

2020-21 Position Openings with TerraCorps

More information and application.

NEW!

Adjunct Faculty, Urban Hydrology, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN