SUSTAINABILITY DIGEST


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


Institute Events

1. ASU's Night of the Open Door: Act Locally, Think Globally – Exploring Sustainable Solutions

2. Emerge 2015: Artists + Scientists Redesign the Future


Other Events - On Campus

3. How to Bike to the Grocery Store - pilot

4. School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy Seminar: Development of Micro-Urban Solar Integrated Concentrators (MUSIC)

5. Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics

6. CSPO Enlightening Lunch: Boundary Value Problems in Cybersecurity

7. School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Seminar: Space Place and Nature (Gender and Children)

8. Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Seminar: Neuroscience and the Religious Imagination

9. CSPO Luncheon Symposium: Aviation, Design and the Future of America's Workplace

10. Traffic Skills 101: Part 1 - Bicycle Basics

11. Night of the Open Door at ASU

12. Introduction to Bicycle Gearing


Other Events - Off Campus

13. Webinar: State of America's Water: Present and Future Webinar Series

14. Tempe REI: Conservation Planning in the West Valley

15. Arizona Museum of Natural History I Love Science Day!

16. Conservation Alliance Speaker Series: Corridors, Connectivity, and Preserves: Why the Pronghorn DIDN'T Cross the Road

17. WRRC Brown Bag Seminar: Public Participation in the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Spain

18. Arizona Forward Luncheon: Who's Behind the Wheel? Driving Arizona's Transportation and Economy

19. Vegetable Garden Design Workshop

20. 2nd European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference: Taking P to the Next Level

21. 12th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference

22. US Department of Energy: Better Building Summit 2015

23. Conference on Complex Systems 2015


News and Announcements

24. Middle school students reimagine sustainable cities of tomorrow

25. Sustainability – one building at a time

26. Sustainability innovators to be honored at Founders' Day event

27. ASU Fulbright Scholar to study water in Mexico

28. Q&A with Leah Gerber (video)

29. State of Green Business, 2015

30. Bigbelly wants to be more than a smart trash company

31. 10 members of Congress who actually get sustainable business


Institute Jobs

32. Course Scheduler and Curriculum Support Specialist

33. Events Coordinator Senior

34. International Projects and Proposal Manager


Other Jobs 

35. Ecological Site Specialist

36. Agronomist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Phoenix

37. Senior Watershed Planner, Pima Association of Governments

38. Water Resources Engineer, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

39. Tenure-track Faculty Position, Climate/Geography, Western Michigan University

40. Conservation Biologist, Morton Arboretum

41. Faculty Position, Cryosphere Science, Columbia University

42. Online Full-time Faculty, Environmental Science, Grand Canyon University

43. Director, Office of Sustainability, Indiana University

44. Coordinator of Sustainability Education, Central College, Pella, Iowa



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EVENTS

Institute Events

 

Farmers Market@ASU

(Tuesday, February 10, 2015) The mission of the Farmers Market at ASU Tempe is to promote sustainability, healthy eating and green living practices among our students, faculty and staff by providing educational opportunities and convenient access to a variety of locally grown and produced foods through a learning-living partnership with Arizona farmers and artisans. From 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the Student Services lawn. More information.


          Carbon Nation Conversations: People-Powered, Low-Carbon Communities

(Tuesday, February 10, 2015) Greg Searles, BioRegional North America and Peter Byck, Director/Producer Carbon Nation™ will discuss People-Powered, Low-Carbon Communities from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Culinary Dropout, Showcase Room, 149 S. Farmer, Tempe. More information and RSVP.


          Show the Garden Some Love!

(Saturday, February 14, 2015) Come join the School of Sustainability alumni chapter board, students, and other alumni for a beautiful morning of gardening maintenance at the Escalante Community Garden. From 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 2150 E. Orange St, Tempe. More information and RSVP.


          2015 Sustainability Solutions Festival: (re)imagine what’s to come

(Monday-Saturday, February 16-21, 2015) Ignite your imagination and help make the world a better place at the second annual Sustainability Solutions Festival. Set at various venues across Phoenix, the Festival will ask you to reimagine the future of how you live, work and play. Everyone from young students to scholars to leaders of industry is invited to attend the week’s collection of events featuring hands-on activities, conferences including the 2015 GreenBiz Forum, films and community celebrations. To partner or volunteer, contact Kelly Saunders.


          Wrigley Lecture Series: Sustainability as Freedom

(Thursday, February 26, 2015) Thomas Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning Author and New York Times Columnist will present Sustainability as Freedom at 6:30 p.m (doors open 6:00 p.m.) at Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave, Tempe. Free and open to public but tickets required (2/person). More information and RSVP.


          NEW!

ASU's Night of the Open Door: Act Locally, Think Globally – Exploring Sustainable Solutions

(Saturday, February 28, 2015) Come check out how you can make a positive impact in your own neighborhood and city. Activities from the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability and School of Sustainability will include a green screen photo booth, sustainability-themed games for children, hands-on displays, as well as other activities about how ASU is contributing to local and global sustainability. From 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.


          NEW!

          Emerge 2015: Artists + Scientists Redesign the Future

(Friday, March 6, 2015) Dancing robots. Google Glass theatre. Wearable electronic utopias. Cameras that record in deep time for 100 years. Fine art created by algorithms. Emerge is a festival of artistic and scientific visitations from the future featuring performance, improvisation, games, dance, hands-on opportunities to design and build the future, and a multimedia performance by Radiolab co-creator Jad Abumrad! From 3:00-11:59 p.m. at Skysong Innovation Center, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. More information and RSVP.


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Other Events

On Campus

 

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Modeling the Physical Properties of Nanocrystal Superlattices

(Friday, February 6, 2015) Jennifer Lukes, University of Pennsylvania will present Modeling the Physical Properties of Nanocrystal Superlattices at 1:30 p.m. in room H153, Bateman Physical Sciences Building, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.


          NEW!

          How to Bike to the Grocery Store - pilot

(Monday, February 9, 2015) If you are interested in bikeable communities, food accessibility and health then this class is for you. We will bicycle as a group to Safeway. At the store, students will be given a grocery store tour guide as they shop to help them make the best decisions for their needs. We will bicycle as a group back to ASU Tempe. Meet in front of Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register to attend by Feb. 7 by emailing mobrien7@asu.edu.


          NEW!

School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy Seminar: Development of Micro-Urban Solar Integrated Concentrators (MUSIC)

(Monday, February 9, 2015) Robert Taylor, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering and School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia will present Development of Micro-Urban Solar Integrated Concentrators (MUSIC) at 1:30 p.m. in room 490, Engineering Research Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.


          NEW!

          Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics

(Tuesday, February 10, 2015) If you use a bike as a more sustainable transportation option, it is important to understand some basics of how bicycles work. The class will cover the parts of a bicycle, basic bicycle tools, and how to fix a flat tire. It will also go over simple tasks you can do yourself to take care of your bike. From 3:00-4:00 p.m. Meet in front of Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. Register at https://eventbrite.com/event/15380168498/


          NEW!

          CSPO Enlightening Lunch: Boundary Value Problems in Cybersecurity

(Wednesday, February 11, 2015) Jamie Winterton, Strategic Research Initiatves, Global Security Initiatives, Arizona State University will present Boundary Value Problems in Cybersecurity from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 5536, Coor Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information. Please RSVP to cspo@asu.edu by noon February 10.


          ROOM CHANGE!

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Seminar: Space Place and Nature (Gender and Children)

(Wednesday, February 11, 2015) Cindi Katz, City University of New York will present Space Place and Nature (Gender and Children) from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 3301, Coor Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.

 

Hugh Hanson Ecology Seminar Series: Rainfall Pulses and Plant Community Dynamics in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert

(Wednesday, February 11, 2015) Scott Collins, Department of Biology, University of New Mexico will present Rainfall Pulses and Plant Community Dynamics in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in room AB04, Life Sciences Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.


          NEW!

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Seminar: Neuroscience and the Religious Imagination

(Thursday, February 12, 2015) David Eagleman, Neuroscientist and Author, will present Neuroscience and the Religious Imagination from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Ventana Room, Memorial Union, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.


          A Conversation with Aaron Hurst: The Purpose Economy

(Tuesday, February 17, 2015) Aaron Hurst is the CEO of Imperative, a technology platform that enables people to discover, connect, and act on what gives them purpose in their work. Aaron is a close advisor to many global brands and a frequent speaker and writer on the development of The Purpose Economy an idea he develops in a his newly released book. He will speak from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in room L1-12, U.S. Post Office Building, 522 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus. Co-sponsored by ASU’s College of Public Service & Community Solutions; Lodestar Center, and Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives. Please RSVP by February 13, 2015. More information and RSVP.


          NEW!

CSPO Luncheon Symposium: Aviation, Design and the Future of America’s Workplace

(Wednesday, February 18, 2015) Product design decisions can end a career before it even begins. The space and positioning of equipment, switches, pedals, and steering mechanisms can eliminate opportunity for large groups of society to work and to excel at careers they might otherwise desire, including flying aircraft. Claire Gordon, recently retired Research Scientist of the US Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center and a panel of experts will discuss these issues. From 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Commons, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees must RSVP by Monday, February 16th as space is limited. More information and RSVP.


          NEW!

          Traffic Skills 101: Part 1 - Bicycle Basics

(Wednesday, February 18, 2015) Learn about bicycling basics and have your bicycling gear checked over for safety. If you don't have a bicycle or helmet yet, but want to learn more about using a bicycle for transportation, then please join us. From 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet in front of the Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. Register to attend by February 12 https://eventbrite.com/event/15476184685/


          NEW!

          Night of the Open Door at ASU

(Friday, Saturday, and Saturday, February 20, 28, and March 28, 2015) ASU's Night of the Open Door is a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Festival, and rated one of the top events since it was founded in 2012. The evening offers a window into the creative energy that powers a world-class university, with 100 interactive activities and 1,000 student, faculty and staff volunteers. Thrill seekers, life-long learners and the just-plain-curious can explore laboratories, living collections and museums. February 20 is at the Polytechnic campus, February 28 at the Tempe campus, and March 28 at the West campus. More information.

 

          NEW!

          Introduction to Bicycle Gearing

(Thursday, February 26, 2015) This short, one-hour class will go over the parts of a bike involved in gearing, how shifting gears works, and how best to shift. It will also cover which gear to choose for various situations, as well as some do's and don't about bicycle gearing. From 3:00-4:00 p.m., meet in front of the Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. Register to attend by February 24 at https://eventbrite.com/event/15382532569/


          Balance-Unbalance 2015: Water, Climate, Place: Reimagining Environments

(Wednesday-Thursday, 27-29 March 2015) Balance-Unbalance, an international conference, brings multiple disciplines together to explore intersections between nature, art, science, new technologies, aid agencies and society with the goal of developing cross-disciplinary initiatives using innovative art and technology to advance ecological awareness and sustainability practices and to inspire wide-ranging community engagement in the face of unprecedented environmental challenges. To be held at Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. Submissions are currently open for proposing an exhibition, concert, paper, panel or a 2-day workshop in the days leading up to the conference (March 25-26). For more information.



Off Campus

         

          ASU Community Service Event: Garden Work Day

(Friday, February 6, 2015) Please help us to beautify Esperanza’s habitat garden by planting 5 trees and native plants! We will also do general maintenance of the area. From 3:30-6:00 p.m. at Kyrene de las Esperanza Elementary School, 14841 S. 41st Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Questions: Susan Norton – Susan.Norton@asu.edu or 480-231-4418.


          Citizens’ Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting

(Saturday, February 7, 2015) Citizens' Climate Lobby is a national organization dedicated to the implementation of a revenue-neutral carbon tax. The Phoenix-area CCL group meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month to plan its efforts. The location is as follows: Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe. For more information, visit http://citizensclimatelobby.org or e-mail pe4rcaz@gmail.com.


          NEW!

          Webinar: State of America’s Water: Present and Future Webinar Series

(Tuesday, February 10, 2015) The need for a coordinated, national, integrative examination of the future sustainability of the nation’s water in the face of changing climate, new energy technologies, agricultural trends, environmental impacts and social values, is in many ways self-evident. The Columbia Water Center’s State of America’s Water: Present and Future project aims to promote both literacy as to subject, but also to engage public and private sector decision makers and the financial community in understanding the dimensions of the issues. At 12:00 p.m. EST. More information.


          Paradise Valley REI: Conservation Planning in the West Valley

(Wednesday, February 11, 2015) Ian Dowdy, Sonoran Institute will present Conservation Planning in the West Valley from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Paradise Valley REI Store, 12634 N. Paradise Valley Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Register early, limited seating. More information and registration.


          DATE CORRECTION!

          Tempe REI: Conservation Planning in the West Valley

(Thursday, February 12, 2015) Ian Dowdy, Sonoran Institute will present Conservation Planning in the West Valley from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Tempe REI Store, 1405 W. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. Register early, limited seating. More information and registration.


          Donald Johanson, discoverer of "Lucy," to speak in Tempe 

(Thursday, February 12, 2015) Johanson will speak at the Tempe Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m., about the 40th anniversary of his historic discovery and the research that continues today on how we "became human." Sponsored by ASU's Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University. Tickets are free (plus TCA ticket fee) and can be purchased through the Tempe Center Box Office at 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., by phone at 480-350-2822 or online.


          11th Annual WRRC Chocolate Fest

(Friday, February 13, 2015) Join the Water Resources Research Center for the 11th Annual Chocolate Fest! Enjoy some of the finest chocolate from local kitchens and beyond. More information.


          Citrus Collection to Benefit United Food Bank

(Saturday, February 14, 2015) The City of Mesa Neighborhood Outreach Office, in partnership with the United Food Bank, has scheduled Saturdays for residents to drop off boxes of citrus as part of a gleaning program. If you have extra citrus you’d like to get rid of, here is an opportunity to donate it. All you need to do is pick your ripe citrus separating lemons, grapefruit and oranges; place them in a box or sturdy container and drop them off. Drop off at Gene Autry Park, 4125 E. McKellips Rd, Mesa from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. For more information contact the United Food Bank at 480-926-4897 or info@unitedfoodbank.org.


          NEW!

          Arizona Museum of Natural History I Love Science Day!

(Saturday, February 14, 2015) What happens when you mix dish soap with dry ice? How do archaeologists analyze pot sherds? You’ll find out at “I Love Science, Day!” Meet scientists from a variety of fields including archaeology, paleontology, geology and astronomy! From1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa. Regular admission rates of $12 for adults and $6 for children apply. Members are admitted free. For more information, call the AzMNH at (480) 644-2230 or email AzMNH.info@mesaaz.gov. Visit our website at www.AzMNH.org.


          GreenBiz Forum 15, Phoenix

(Tuesday-Thursday, February 17-19, 2015) The seventh annual GreenBiz Forum defines the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business now. GreenBiz Forum brings together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. Presented in partnership with The Sustainability Consortium and The Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University. For more information and registration.


          Phoenix Agricultural Club Annual Outlook Meeting

(Thursday, February 19, 2015) The Phoenix Agricultural Club will hold its Annual Outlook Meeting from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Skysong, Arizona State University. More information and RSVP. You may also contact Ted Axland (tedaxland@aol.com) for more information.


          NEW!

Conservation Alliance Speaker Series: Corridors, Connectivity, and Preserves: Why the Pronghorn DIDN’T Cross the Road

(Thursday, February 19, 2015) Scott Sprague, Arizona Game and Fish Department will present Corridors, Connectivity, and Preserves: Why the Pronghorn DIDN’T Cross the Road from 12:00-1:15 p.m. at the Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave, Phoenix. RSVP to Stacie Beute at sbeute@dbg.org. More information.


          NEW!

WRRC Brown Bag Seminar: Public Participation in the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Spain

(Thursday, February 19, 2015) Alba Ballester Ciuró, University of Seville and University Autónoma of Barcelona will present Public Participation in the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Spain from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Sol Resnick Conference Room, Water Resources Research Center, 350 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson. More information.

 

Imagining Health Event Series: Imagining Disease: Horror and Health in Medicine

(Thursday, February 19, 2015) Catherine Belling, Northwestern University will present Imagining Disease: Horror and Health in Medicine from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Reception and lecture), in the Ashton B Taylor Auditorium, Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. More information and RSVP.

 

2015 Land & Water Summit – Watershed CPR: Restoring Natural, Built, and Human Environments

(Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 2015) This year’s Summit will explore options for enhancing watershed management, reducing human impact through the efficient use of water, and illustrating the connections between the watershed and ALL of its inhabitants. Presented by the Xeriscape Council of New Mexico and Arid LID and held at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport. For more information.


          Arizona Climate Impacts – Today and Tomorrow

(Wednesday, February 25, 2015) Citizens' Climate Lobby and the Desert Botanical Gardens (DBG) are presenting a panel discussion titled Arizona Climate Impacts-Today and Tomorrow at 6:00 pm. The panelists are Nancy Selover, Arizona State Climatologist, Jim Holway, member of the Central Arizona Project governing board, and Kevin Hultine, plant physiologist at DBG. The location is Dorrance Hall at DBG, 1201 N Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. Attendees will receive free admission to the gardens.


          NEW!

Arizona Forward Luncheon: Who’s Behind the Wheel? Driving Arizona’s Transportation and Economy

(Thursday, February 26, 2015) There's more than two hands behind the wheel driving Arizona's transportation needs. ADOT's focused on Key Commerce Corridors like I-11, yet funding issues remain a challenge. Hear a panel discuss these important issues from11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Westin Phoenix Downtown, 333 N Central Ave, Phoenix. More information and registration.


          NEW!

          Vegetable Garden Design Workshop

(Thursday, February 26, 2015) Designing a vegetable garden to feed your family takes some planning. What do you need to ensure gardening success in the desert? Healthy soil, proper watering and just the right amount of sun! And the right plant of course! Learn about plant/seed selection for the seasons, growing in ground, containers or pots, how much to plant, and how to protect your plants from harsh weather. This is part of Brooks Community School and Mesa Community College’s Urban Farming Workshop Series. At 6:00 p.m. at Performing Arts Building, Mesa Community College, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa. Free workshop, but RSVP is required.


          NEW!

          2nd European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference: Taking P to the Next Level

(Thursday-Friday, March 5-6, 2015) The German Phosphorus Platform and the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform invite all stakeholders from industry, science and policy to the second European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference in Berlin. Following the successful first edition of the ESPC (European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference) in Brussels in 2013, and the launch of the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform, Berlin this March will be the stage for ESPC2. Leading experts and decision makers in the field of phosphorus management will come together to exchange knowledge and experiences and take action. Join us for two days of inspiration and motivation in taking P to the next level! More information.


          Population Connection: Capitol Hill Days 2015

(Friday-Tuesday, April 10-14, 2015) Population Connection’s annual conference at the Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, DC. This weekend consists of informational sessions and interactive advocacy training focused on the pressing need for U.S. investments in international family planning, leading up to lobby visits on Capitol Hill. The program is free to attend. Student scholarships are available for student travel and housing, but registration is required. For more information, you can contact Christina Ospina at cospina@populationconnection.org or 202-332-2200, 7715. More information.


          2nd Singapore Sustainability Symposium: Sustainable City Design

(Wednesday-Thursday, April 15-17, 2015) With the continued commitment of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to sustainability and urban solutions that are transdisciplinary, transboundary, and fully integrated, NTU's Sustainable Earth Office (SEO) and Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), in collaboration with a number of Singapore’s Agencies, are organizing the second S3 in Singapore. The symposium will have a Singaporean flavor, with a special interest in the challenges faced by cities and urbanization. The title of this year's symposium is Sustainable City Design, and S3 will again serve as early input to the World Cities Summit (held next summer 2015 in New York). This year's symposium will begin with a public lecture and discussion panel including the presentation by a Minister of key objectives from Singapore's new sustainability plan. More information.

 

Instream Flow Council Flow 2015: Protecting Rivers and Lakes in the Face of Uncertainty

(Tuesday-Thursday, April 28-30, 2015) The Instream Flow Council is committed to promoting proven expertise; improving public understanding of linkages between science, law, and social values; and supporting the use of appropriate tools to protect, maintain, and restore, aquatic resources. They will be holding the third international workshop on instream flows in Portland, OR. More information.


          NEW!

          12th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference

(Monday-Wednesday, May 4-6, 2015) Join us at Nutrition & Health: State of the Science and Clinical Applications, sharing nutrient-rich and tantalizing meals with like-minded learners at a beautiful desert destination and gathering insights on nutrition, prevention and healthful living from internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, authors and chefs. To be held at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix. More information.


          NEW!

          US Department of Energy: Better Building Summit 2015

(Wednesday-Friday, May 27-29, 2015) The Better Buildings Summit is a national meeting where leading organizations across key sectors showcase solutions to cut energy intensity in their buildings portfolio-wide by 20% over the next ten years. This Summit is designed for partners and stakeholders to exchange best practices and highlight demonstrated market solutions with an equal emphasis on discussing future opportunities for greater energy efficiency in America’s homes and buildings. To be held in Washington, D.C. More information.

 

WRRC Annual Conference 2015: Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices

(Tuesday-Wednesday, June 9-10, 2015) Please join us for the WRRC 2015 Annual Conference, "Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices" to be held at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona. The WRRC, in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, is hosting the conference to increase awareness of water sustainability efforts on tribal lands, and to provide new perspectives in the discussion of water management options to meet growing supply gaps in Arizona. More information.


          NEW!

          Conference on Complex Systems 2015

(Monday-Friday, September 28-October, 2015) The annual European Conferences on Complex Systems (ECCS) have become a major venue for the Complex Systems Community since they were started in 2003. For the first time, this year, the conference will be held in North America to foster and multiply contacts between the European, North American and Asian communities working in this domain. CCS’15 will be a major international conference and event in the area of complex systems and interdisciplinary science in general. To be held at the Hilton Doubletree Fiesta Inn,Tempe. More information.




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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS


          NEW!

          Middle school students reimagine sustainable cities of tomorrow

Imagine going to the roof of your building to gather your daily vegetables from the sustainable aquaponic garden. Then, after a day of work, visiting your community’s relaxation center to wind down and reduce stress. Read more.


          NEW!

          Sustainability – one building at a time

The first thing that many people picture when they hear the word “city” is a glittering, glass-and-metal skyline. While cities are many things, they always include a collection of buildings. Read more.


          NEW!

          Sustainability innovators to be honored at Founders' Day event

Alumni, faculty and alumni supporters who have developed game-changing ideas and projects in the field of sustainability will be recognized at this year’s annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner, slated for 6 p.m., March 5, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. Read more.


          NEW!

          ASU Fulbright Scholar to study water in Mexico

As one of this year’s Fulbright Scholars, Arizona State University hydrology professor Enrique Vivoni, also a Senior Sustainability Scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, will have an opportunity to work with some of Mexico’s leading experts in his field to advance his collaborative studies of the shared water resources between the U.S. and Mexico. Read more.


          NEW!

          Q&A with Leah Gerber (video)

Leah Gerber is the director of Arizona State University’s Center for Biodiversity Outcomes; a professor of ecology, evolution and environmental science in the School of Life Sciences; and a senior sustainability scientist in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. Using both field and modeling approaches, she examines important questions at the intersection of conservation science and policy. In this video, she discusses her biodiversity research, its contribution to sustainability and how it correlates with the mission of the recently-established Center for Biodiversity Outcomes.


          NEW!

          State of Green Business, 2015 (from GreenBiz.com)

The 2015 State of Green Business report is just out, our eighth annual assessment of the environmental performance of companies around the world, along with the trends to watch in the year ahead. We produce the report in partnership with Trucost. Read more.


          NEW!

          Bigbelly wants to be more than a smart trash company (from GreenBiz.com)

Solar-powered trash compactors made by Bigbelly are a familiar sight on the streets of big cities including Amsterdam, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hamburg, New York and Stockholm. Read more.


          NEW!

10 members of Congress who actually get sustainable business (from GreenBiz.com)

President Barack Obama devoted a good chunk of his State of the Union address to talking economics — particularly as it relates to recent positive job reports. The president also notably weighed in on climate change, stating that no other challenge poses a greater threat to future generations. What Obama failed to do was draw a connection between the economy and climate volatility. Read more.

 

Arboriculture Research and Education Academy (AREA): 2015 Request for Student Presentations

AREA believes that the future of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry research lies in the development of today's students. As such, AREA devotes an hour for student talks during AREA Educational Sessions at the ISA Annual International Conference. Five students are selected, in a competitive process, to present their research findings. This provides the students an opportunity to develop presentation skills as well as network with academics, professional researchers and many practitioners that attend the talks. In addition, these students receive a travel grant that helps defer the cost of attending the annual conference. Students interested in applying for the AREA Student Travel Grant and speaking at the 2015 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show during the AREA sessions (Wednesday, August 12, 2015), should submit an abstract under the category "AREA students" at https://isa-arbor.currinda.com/event/1343. After completing this step, please fill out an additional grant application (along with a letter of support) and email to AREA@isa-arbor.com by Friday, February 13, 2015.


          Neely Foundation Food and Agriculture Sustainability Research Grant

The Neely Foundation Food and Agriculture Sustainability Research Grants Program offers funding for ASU sustainability student-proposed research and applied projects designed to support and advance food and agricultural system sustainability. Project awards typically range from $1,000 to $4,000 and can cover any aspect of food and agriculture sustainability. Eligibility: Must be enrolled full-time in the School of Sustainability and at the junior, senior, or graduate level. Undergraduate sustainability students must be engaged in a Capstone-type project or Honors thesis work. Several documents are required for this application. Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2015.Apply online now.

 

Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals Scholarship and Grant Application

The Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (AZAEP) seeks outstanding students for the Future Environmental Professionals Scholarship and also students comprising an outstanding group, organization, or class project for the Future Environmental Professionals Grant. The scholarship and grant will each carry an award of $1,500.00, plus a one-year student membership in AZAEP. The objective of the scholarship and grant is to assist undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a degree program at an accredited Arizona college or university in their preparation for a career as an environmental professional. Students enrolled in Community colleges pursuing a two-year terminal degree or a transfer program may apply. Students must be enrolled full-time as stipulated by their program requirements. Application deadline is February 27, 2015. More information.

 

Denali National Park and Preserve Applications Open for 2015 Research Fellowships

The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) are seeking applicants for two research fellowships that are available to individuals wishing to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve and other arctic and subarctic Alaska national parks. The Discover Denali Research Fellowship is for research in or near Denali, and the Alaska Geographic Fellowship is for research taking place in Denali or other arctic or subarctic Alaska national parks. The deadline for both fellowship applications is February 16, 2015 and a decision is expected to be made by March 1, or soon thereafter. The fieldwork of fellowship recipients must be arranged before September 1, 2015. An information guide about the fellowships, which includes specifics on how to apply and other information helpful to the application process, may be downloaded from www.nps.gov/rlc/murie/research-fellowships.htm. For more information contact Denali's Chief of Resources, Dave Schirokauer, at 907-683-9605 or dave_schirokauer@nps.gov.


          Climate Change Youth Leadership Opportunities in the National Park Service

The George Melendez Wright Young Leaders in Climate Change (YLCC) program manages paid internships in which undergraduate or beginning graduate students work for approximately 12 weeks on projects in research, interpretation, park operations, policy development, or other fields. Applications are accepted from early December 2014 until late January 2015. More information on available internships can be found at http://parksclimateinterns.org.


          Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

December 2014 drought summary is online.


          January Southwest Climate Outlook

          The January 2015 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.

 

CLIMAS Podcast: January 2015 Southwest Climate Podcast

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


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OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings


          Assistant Professor, Environmental Humanities

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          Course Scheduler and Curriculum Support Specialist

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 11125BR.


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          Events Coordinator Senior

          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 11086BR.


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          International Projects and Proposal Manager

          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 11178BR.

 

Postdoctoral Fellow (Cross-scalar adaptation to socio-hydrological risks in the Mexico City Basin)

To apply to this position, please send application materials to giosjobs@asu.edu. Application deadline is February 15, 2015.


          Postdoctoral Research Associate (Walton Initiatives)

          To apply to this position, please send application materials to giosjobs@asu.edu.


          Research Advancement Administrator Senior

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 10834BR.




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Other Jobs


          PaintCare West Coast Regional Manager

Application deadline February 10, 2015. More information.


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          Ecological Site Specialist

Application deadline February 12, 2015. More information.


          Sustainability Coordinator, St. Mary’s College of California

Application deadline February 15, 2015. More information.


          AmeriCorps Vista, Food Systems and Food Security, Tama, IA

Application deadline February 15, 2015. More information.

 

Director of the Sustainable Communities Educational Initiative Office, Georgia Institute of Technology

To receive full consideration application deadline is February 16, 2015. More information.


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          Agronomist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Phoenix

Application deadline is February 17, 2015. More information.


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          Senior Watershed Planner, Pima Association of Governments

Application deadline February 20, 2015. More information.


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          Water Resources Engineer, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Application deadline February 23, 2015. More information.


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Tenure-track Faculty Position, Climate/Geography, Western Michigan University

Application deadline February 25, 2015. More information.


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          Conservation Biologist, Morton Arboretum

Application deadline February 28, 2015. More information.


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          Faculty Position, Cryosphere Science, Columbia University

Application deadline March 1, 2015. More information.


          Marine Environmental Scientist Faculty, Sea Education Association

Application deadline March 31, 2015. More information.


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          Online Full-time Faculty, Environmental Science, Grand Canyon University

More information.


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          Director, Office of Sustainability, Indiana University

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          Coordinator of Sustainability Education, Central College, Pella, Iowa

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          Director, Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota

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          Assistant Professor, Freshwater Ecology, Montana State University

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Urban Social-Ecological Systems, The New School

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          Field Institute Director, McDowell Sonoran Field Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona

          More information.


          Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies, Roosevelt University

          More information.

 

Faculty Openings: Environmental and Ecological Engineering, College of Engineering, Purdue University

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          Conservation Research Scientist, Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum

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          Post-doctoral Research Associate, SES Modeling, Idaho State University

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          Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Research, Idaho State University

          More information.

 

Ph.D. Positions in Surface-Groundwater Interactions, Environmental Transport in Human Impacted Landscapes, Indiana University

          More information.


          Director of Sustainability, University of California-Merced

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          Sustainability Program Coordinator, University of Texas-Austin

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          SmartPower Solarize U Outreach Manager

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