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

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


Institute Events

1. LightWorks Series: Can Supply Chains Save the World?

2. Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Workshop


Other Events - On Campus

3. Life Sciences Café: The Role of Genomic Instability in Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage

4. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: DC Steps: Establishing Relationships with Federal Research Agencies

5. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: Making an Impact with Broader Impacts (NSF)

6. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: OKED Faculty Lunch Series - Transdisciplinary Research

7. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: Finding Opportunities

8. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: The Wonder Years - Professors and Proposals @ 1, 5 and 10 Years

9. OKED Events for ASU Faculty: OKED Workshop for Faculty


Other Events - Off Campus

10. Keep Arizona Beautiful Environmental Roadshow

11. Tour de Fat


News and Announcements

12. UGEC Viewpoints: Smart Cities for Smart Citizens: Enabling Urban Transitions through Crowdsourcing

13. The rise of the soil carbon cowboys

14. Climate change lethal to baby lizards: Nests become heat traps

15. How climate change and natural capital are changing banking

16. Improved hurricane models could save lives, money

17. Farm sensors, software and growing more food with less water

18. UGEC Viewpoints: Building Scenarios for Sustainable Urbanisation: Balancing ‘Can', ‘Need', and ‘Want'

19. Tech tells you how much rainforest is in that chocolate bar

20. How HP is taking its Texas data centers 100% renewable


Other Jobs 

21. Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation

22. Director, Water Institute and Faculty Position, Penn State

23. Two Positions, Aquatic Ecologist and Geographic Ecologist, University of Oklahoma

24. Water Resource Engineering Faculty Positions, Penn State

25. Assistant Professor, Hydrology, Penn State

26. Tenure-Track Faculty, Schatz Energy Research Center, Humboldt State University

 


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EVENTS

Institute Events

 

          Sustainability Series: Water and Sustainability: 21st Century Realities

(Wednesday, August 26, 2015) Jay Famiglietti, University of California-Irvine will present Water and Sustainability: 21st Century Realities from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.


          Free Film Screening: Just Eat It

(Wednesday, August 26, 2015) The award winning film Just Eat It explores our views on food and waste. With almost 50% of the food we throw out still being fit for consumption, filmmaker Grant Baldwin investigates food waste from the farm to the fridge. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; show begins 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theater, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and RSVP.


          School of Sustainability 2015 Fall Welcome and Camp SOS

(August 28-30 and September 30, 2015) The School of Sustainability provides a warm welcome to all incoming students with signature events where they will have the opportunity to get to know their peers, faculty and staff, and learn more about their future as a sustainability student. See web listing for various events.


          NEW!

          LightWorks Series: Can Supply Chains Save the World?

(Monday, September 14, 2015) Robin Barr, The Forest Trust Americas will present Can Supply Chains Save the World? From 2:00-3:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.

 

Sustainability Series: Alternative Transportation Fuels: Real Opportunity or Lost Cause? You Decide!

(Wednesday, September 16, 2015) John Hofmeister, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability will present Alternative Transportation Fuels: Real Opportunity or Lost Cause? You Decide! from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.


          Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative Lecture: Paolo Bacigalupi

(Thursday, September 17, 2015) New York Times-bestselling author Paolo Bacigalupi will visit Phoenix to discuss “The Water Knife,” and the future of the Colorado River as part of ASU’s Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative. At 7:30 p.m. at Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information.

 

Sustainability Series: On the Front Lines of Urban Sustainability: Destination, Hong Kong

(Tuesday, September 22, 2015) A discussion with School of Sustainability students who completed a challenging course in Hong Kong on urban sustainability by working in teams with Chinese students from City University of Hong Kong. Hear their experiences of considering urban sustainability challenges through a new cultural lens. View the posters and policy solutions they presented to the public on issues of land use, waste, energy, and conservation and biodiversity. From 12:00-1:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.

 

Sustainability Series Urban Garden Talk & Tour: Landscaping Reinvented: Elegant - Edible - Sustainable

(Tuesday, September 22, 2015) Justin Rohner, Agriscaping, will present Landscaping Reinvented: Elegant - Edible - Sustainable at 7:00 p.m. at Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. More information and RSVP.


          NEW!

          Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Workshop

(Monday, September 28, 2015) Dr. Scott Cloutier, his research team and ASU students will work closely with Phoenix metropolitan area residents to identify how their neighborhoods contribute to their happiness. Discussions will also include strategies to promote greater opportunities for happiness in local neighborhoods and methods to organize around these efforts. From 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room, Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert. More information and RSVP.

 

Sustainability Series Urban Garden Talk & Tour: Equity - Inclusiveness - Empowerment

(Thursday, October 15, 2015) Darren Chapman, TigerMountain Foundation will present Equity - Inclusiveness - Empowerment at 6:00 p.m. at the Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. More information and RSVP.




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Other Events

On Campus

 

          NEW!

Life Sciences Café: The Role of Genomic Instability in Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage

(Monday, August 24, 2015) Inna Kruman, Arizona State University will present The Role of Genomic Instability in Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room E244, Life Sciences Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.


          NEW!

OKED Events for ASU Faculty: DC Steps: Establishing Relationships with Federal Research Agencies

(Wednesday, August 26, 2015) This informal discussion will provide a high-level overview of the main types of federal funding programs and tips on general application procedures and processes. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.

 

Center for Evolution and Medicine Seminar: Are Women Superior to Men? Evolution and Sex Differences

(Wednesday, August 26, 2015) Join us the hear a panel discussion Are Women Superior to Men? Evolution and Sex Differences from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Marston Theater, ISTB4, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.


          EcoCar3 Competition

(Thursday, August 27, 2015) Meet the team of ASU engineers who will modify a new 2016 Camaro to deliver greater gas mileage and reduce emissions – as well as turn it into a hybrid? They are in competition with 14 other universities to deliver results, in a National Contest called EcoCAR3 – sponsored by the Argonne National Laboratories and GM. Come on over to ASU SkySong to hear it directly from this student engineering team. At 9:30 a.m., ASU SkySong campus, 1475 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85257. Ground floor, far west building, S/W corner of the big umbrella parking on the North lot. Free event.

 

Center for Evolution and Medicine Seminar: “Paleo” Diet and Lifestyle: After 30 Years, is there any Science Left in all the Hype?

(Thursday, August 27, 2015) Melvin Konner, Emory University will present “Paleo” Diet and Lifestyle: After 30 Years, is there any Science Left in all the Hype? From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (B105), Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and RSVP.


          NEW!

          OKED Events for ASU Faculty: Making an Impact with Broader Impacts (NSF)

(Thursday, September 17, 2015) This event will feature ASU faculty and administrators from various disciplines with experience developing programs that are models for the National Science Foundation Broader Impacts. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.


          NEW!

OKED Events for ASU Faculty: OKED Faculty Lunch Series - Transdisciplinary Research

(Wednesday, October 14, 2015) Join Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell, Deputy Vice President and Bill Petuskey, Associate Vice President for a lunch discussion of transdisciplinary research collaboration opportunities. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.


          NEW!

OKED Events for ASU Faculty: Finding Opportunities

(Thursday, October 22, 2015) This Proposal Development workshop will share useful search strategies and resources to help you locate and narrow the list of potential funding opportunities that are suitable for your research. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.


          NEW!

OKED Events for ASU Faculty: The Wonder Years - Professors and Proposals @ 1, 5 and 10 Years

(Wednesday, November 18, 2015) This event will feature ASU faculty and administrators from various disciplines with experience developing proposals at various stages in their careers. This panel will present a meaningful discussion to strategize how faculty can best move their research portfolio to the next level. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.


          Democracy Conference 2015: By the People

(Thursday-Saturday, December 3-5, 2015) Arizona State University will be hosting a conference on participatory democracy, civic engagement and citizenship education. The event will be designed to share research findings, engage in provocative and meaningful discussions, learn from accomplishments and failures, and be inspired by innovative approaches, strategies, policies, tools and practices. The conference will bring together academics, students, practitioners, researchers, appointed and elected public officials, teachers, administrators, members of community organizations, and all those interested in participatory democracy, public engagement and citizenship education. The conference will combine academic presentations with practical workshops, We are interested in attracting theoretical and empirical contributions that are related to the three conference themes. Submission of abstracts is April 15, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

OKED Events for ASU Faculty: OKED Workshop for Faculty

(Friday, January 22, 2016) Learn more about services to help advance your research. Institute and Initiative leaders will be available to help you discover collaborative research opportunities. Faculty experts will share their success stories and will help you network with colleagues from across the university. OKED representatives will be available to answer any questions you have on the research administration process. Visit ResearchAcademy.asu.edu for registration information including times and locations.


Off Campus

 

Audubon International Webinar: Intro to the Sustainable Communities Certification

(Thursday, August 20, 2015) Joanna Nadeau, Director of Community Programs, will discuss the benefits and steps of Audubon International's Sustainable Communities program, which helps participating communities achieve and actively communicate their environmental successes. Learn about how to get started in the program and the positive strides you can take to collectively enhance and protect your community’s natural, economic, and social assets for the future. From 2:00-3:30 p.m. (EDT). More information and registration.


          8th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

(Thursday-Friday, August 20-21, 2015) Ryerson, Tsinghua and Oxford universities are pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Conference for the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (#AIE2015) will be held for the first time in Toronto, Canada. The AIE Conference was first held in 2008 at Tsinghua University in Beijing, consistently ranked as one of China's top institutions for higher learning, and has previously been hosted at the prestigious Oxford University in London, England. A truly international conference, the AIE has attracted more than 1,500 participants from more than 27 countries over the years. This year, conference participants will have the unique opportunity to experience Canada as an innovation nation. The AIE Conference provides a broad platform to convene scholars from around the world to present research and to stimulate discussions on critical research issues and new developments in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We are currently welcoming proposals from current and emerging scholars, policymakers and industry partners, please see the Call for Papers. Deadline for proposals is April 15, 2015. For more information, please visit the conference website or contact Diana Cucuz at cucuzd@ryerson.ca.


          City of Mesa: Opening Celebration of Light Rail Extension to Central Mesa

(Saturday, August 22, 2015) Join us for the Opening Celebration of Light Rail Extension to Central Mesa from 8 a.m. to Noon! Be one of the first to ride light rail into Downtown Mesa with a free commemorative pass. Attend the ribbon cutting at 8 a.m. at the Center and Main St. station. Passes will be available at all five Mesa light rail stations from 9 a.m. to noon. More information about the festivities.


          NEW!

          Keep Arizona Beautiful Environmental Roadshow

(Tuesday, August 25, 2015) Keep Arizona Beautiful and friends from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Recycling and Brownfields and the Arizona Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway are heading to Winslow, AZ to host a Free Environmental Roadshow at the Winslow Council Chambers, 115 E. Second St. from 12:00-2:00 p.m. For more information.


          City of Mesa: Downtown DIY: Foraging Arizona Mushrooms

(Thursday, August 27, 2015) Mycology expert Erik Nelson joins us to discuss the mushrooms you can find in Arizona, how to identify edible mushrooms, and how to plan a successful mushroom foraging trip. From 6:30-7:45 p.m., Saguaro Room, Main Public Library, Mesa AZ. Free. More information.


          Urban Farming Workshop Series: Water and Energy Conservation

(Thursday, August 27, 2015) George Brooks, Jr., presents the monthly topic for the Urban Farming Workshop Series being held at Mesa Community College. This workshop will address where our water and energy really comes from, what the status is of our water supplies, and the importance of resource conservation with examples that can be utilized at home or at work. Registration.

 

APWA: The Best Show in Public Works: International Public Works Congress & Exposition

(Sunday-Wednesday, August 30-September 2, 2015) Join nearly 6,000 public works professionals in Phoenix as we unveil the newest equipment and breakthrough technologies and bring you an unparalleled education track covering the entire gamut of public works. Don't miss the chance to connect with public works professionals from all over the country in America's sixth-largest city, Phoenix, AZ. The City of Phoenix has been making environmentally sustainable practices a priority within key public works areas, creating thousands of jobs and making the city an ideal host for the public works industry's premier international event of 2015. Tuesday, September 1 is free for all students to the Futures Program to discover the world of public works. For details contact: Chris Hamilton, Arizona YP Co-Chair, chamilton@avondale.org, 623-333-4218. At the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. More information.


          Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative Lecture: Paolo Bacigalupi

(Thursday, September 17, 2015) In Paolo Bacigalupi’s most recent science fiction novel, “The Water Knife,” Phoenix is dried up and California and Nevada are not too far behind. The millions of people who rely on the Colorado River to survive are not only thirsty, but fighting for their lives. It’s a compelling story that captures a not-so-distant future. Will Phoenix eventually collapse? Will the river dry up? New York Times-bestselling author Paolo Bacigalupi will visit Phoenix to discuss “The Water Knife,” and the future of the Colorado River as part of ASU’s Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative. At the Tempe Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Check for tickets starting August 25.

 

Workshop for PhD Students: Socio-Environmental Synthesis Research Proposal Writing

(Monday-Wednesday, September 28-30, 2015) SESYNC will host a 2½-day workshop designed to prepare graduate students to apply for graduate-level research opportunities at SESYNC. This workshop will provide graduate students with: introductions to SESYNC, socio-environmental synthesis research, team science, bridging natural and social sciences, and actionable science; networking opportunities to build professional relationships with other students, particularly those from different disciplines; and training sessions on the methods, challenges, and strategies associated with writing successful proposals, especially those related to the type of work SESYNC supports. The workshop is aimed at graduate students in the natural, social, and computational sciences; humanities; communications; and business studies. There is no fee to attend; attendees will receive support for travel, meals, and accommodations. Find complete details here. Deadline for applications is July 15, 2015.


          Conference on Complex Systems 2015

(Monday-Friday, September 28-October 2, 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.


          NEW!

          Tour de Fat

(Saturday, October 3, 2015) Tour de Fat is New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, honoring humankind’s greatest invention. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, to increase awareness and participation in cycling as a sustainable form of transportation, Tour de Fat has grown into a national rite of passage for cycling advocates and bon vivants alike. Join the Tour in Tempe at Tempe Beach Park. For more information and registration.


          Homeland & Global Security Forum

(Wednesday-Thursday, October 14-15, 2015) The 17th International Summit on Transnational Crime will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. Being a multidimensional platform this Summit brings together heads of state and government, intelligence agencies, and businesses address the key to global security challenges of our world. More information.


          2015 Quality of Life Conference: The Future of Quality of Life

(Thursday-Saturday, October 15-17, 2015) The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS), along with co-host ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, invite researchers from all disciplines, policy makers and practitioners from across the globe to participate in the 2015 Quality of Life Conference "The Future of Quality of Life." Join an exciting convening of quality of life thinkers to explore ideas, new approaches, and innovative thinking about dimensions of quality of life that impact us all, including immigration and inclusion, climate change and issues of resources, rapid urbanization and fascinating cultures intersecting in one of the US's largest cities. October 15-17, 2015 in Phoenix. More information.


          AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo

(Sunday-Wednesday, October 25-28, 2015) AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo, themed Transforming Sustainability Education, will convene a diverse group of campus representatives including faculty, students, sustainability officers, staff, administrators and presidents together with business, non-profit, government and community members for a sustainable celebration. Expected to draw approximately 2,100 participants, AASHE’s annual conference remains the largest stage in North America for sharing effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education and beyond. It will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information.


          VERGE 2015: Where Tech Meets Sustainability

(Monday-Thursday, October 26-29, 2015) See how technology accelerates sustainability solutions in a climate-constrained world. VERGE is GreenBiz Group's global event series focusing on the technologies and systems that accelerate sustainability solutions across sectors in a climate-constrained world. The event brings together the world’s largest companies, technology innovators, utilities and cities, creating a broad ecosystem of players to accelerate opportunities for business, the environment and society. The program focuses on transformative but practical, scalable, solutions-oriented exchanges through seven program tracks: Grid 2.0, Next-Gen Buildings, Smart Cities, Connected Transportation, Intelligent Supply Chains, Food & Ag Tech and Sustainable Water Systems. To be held at the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California. More information.

 

Chacmool 2015: Shallow Pasts, Endless Horizons: Sustainability & Archaeology

(Saturday-Monday, November 14-16, 2015) The Chacmool Archaeological Association and the Department of Anthropology present the 2015 Chacmool Conference being held at the University of Calgary. We encourage you to explore sustainability with us at the 48th Annual Chacmool Conference. More information.


          Greenbuild: Monumental Green Conference and Expo

(Wednesday-Friday, November 18-20, 2015) Greenbuild is the premier event for sustainable building. Featuring three exhilarating days of uplifting speakers, unmatched networking opportunities, showcases, LEED workshops and tours of green buildings in Washington, DC, Greenbuild offers a place for thousands to gather and renew their commitment to the green movement. Expo will be held November 18-19 and the Conference November 18-20. More information.


          21st Century STEM: Integrate to Innovate Conference

(Thursday-Sunday, January 21-24, 2016) The Science Foundation AZ and the STEM AZ Education Collaborative are proud to partner to bring you the 21st Century STEM: Integrate to Innovate Conference. STEM integration is critical for developing the knowledge and skills our students, businesses, and communities desire and deserve. Critical thinking, creativity, and innovation are both goals and outcomes of educational practices that promote a transdisciplinary approach to STEM education. At the 21st Century STEM: Integrate to Innovate conference participants will engage in diverse sessions to explore and enhance STEM educational practices. Sessions will not only be outstanding learning opportunities for educators, many of them will include how business, informal education, early childhood experiences, and K-16+ classrooms create a nexus of learning that result in the 21st century graduate prepared for tomorrow’s world. The conference will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N Third St, Phoenix. For more information.




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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS


          NEW!

UGEC Viewpoints: Smart Cities for Smart Citizens: Enabling Urban Transitions through Crowdsourcing

Recently, the term smart city has rapidly turned into a buzzword used with reference to almost any technology-driven urban initiative, encompassing a broad range of aspects of urban life (e.g., quality of life and welfare, sustainability, social cohesion, economic growth, etc.) This makes operationalization of the concept ambiguous and difficult. Read more.


          NEW!

          The rise of the soil carbon cowboys (from GreenBiz.com)

Ranching is a rare occupation. Rarer still are the ranchers pioneering new ways to graze cattle, transforming their ranches and farms into vibrant ecosystems, producing black ink for their bank accounts and giving their incredibly robust animals a great life (with the exception of one bad day). Read more.


          NEW!

          Climate change lethal to baby lizards: Nests become heat traps

The expected impact of climate change on North American lizards is much worse than first thought. A team of biologists led by Arizona State University investigators has discovered that lizard embryos die when subjected to a temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit even for a few minutes. Read more.


          NEW!

How climate change and natural capital are changing banking (from GreenBiz.com)

The climate in financial institutions is changing. With a keen eye on market forces and a core business focused on supporting economic growth, leaders in financial institutions are launching low-carbon initiatives and investing in green infrastructure. Read more.


          NEW!

          Improved hurricane models could save lives, money

The 2005 Atlantic Coast hurricane season was the most devastating to the region in recorded history, with Hurricane Katrina alone causing catastrophic damage. Despite sophisticated storm tracking and warning systems, the predictions on the season's storms missed the mark with tragic consequences — an estimated 3,913 deaths and more than $159 billion in property damage. Read more.


          NEW!

Farm sensors, software and growing more food with less water (from GreenBiz.com)

From reading the weather to choosing a crop, farming always has been a hands-on enterprise. When a farmer wonders how much water a crop needs, a simple test always has sufficed: Grab a handful of soil and feel how it clumps together. Read more.


          NEW!

UGEC Viewpoints: Building Scenarios for Sustainable Urbanisation: Balancing ‘Can’, ‘Need’, and ‘Want’

During one of the participatory workshops of a scenario-building exercise for China’s urbanisation in 2050, a participant asked: “why do we envisage such single trend here? Is there no option but to increase urbanisation?” In a country where urbanisation is an official pillar of its economic growth strategy, such a line of inquiry embodied almost infinite radicalism. Read more.


          NEW!

Tech tells you how much rainforest is in that chocolate bar (from GreenBiz.com)

With the world’s appetite for chocolate at an all-time high, producers are looking for new places to grow cacao — the raw ingredient in cocoa and chocolate. Some are turning to South America, where satellite images show one cacao plantation encroaching dramatically on the Amazon rainforest. Read more.


          NEW!

How HP is taking its Texas data centers 100% renewable (from GreenBiz.com)

One of the largest tech companies in the U.S. soon will power its five Texas data centers with 100 percent renewable energy. Hewlett-Packard (HP) recently announced a 12-year contract to buy 112 megawatts of wind power from a SunEdison wind farm in Texas. The purchase means HP will reach its 2020 operational greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal five years ahead of schedule. Read more.


          EPA Launches 2015 Campus RainWorks Challenge

EPA is calling for entries in its fourth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design competition for undergraduate and graduate students. Student teams, working with a faculty advisor, will submit design boards, a project narrative, and a letter of support for a green infrastructure project on their campuses. This year, student teams will be encouraged to incorporate climate resiliency into their stormwater management designs. Registration opens September 1 and ends September 30. Teams must submit their entries by December 18, and winners will be announced on April 22, 2016. First-place teams will earn $2,000 to divide evenly among students, and a faculty prize of $3,000 to support green infrastructure research or training. More information: www.epa.gov/campusrainworks.


          Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

July 2015 drought summary is online.


          July Southwest Climate Outlook

          The July 2015 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.

 

CLIMAS Podcast: July 2015 – The Monsoon Edition

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




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OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings

 

No job openings at this time.




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Other Jobs


          NEW!

Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation

Application deadline August 31, 2015. More information.


          Assistant Professor of Practice, Forest Ecology, Oregon State University

Application deadline August 31, 2015. More information.

 

Program Manager, Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Seattle, Washington

Application deadline August 31, 2015. More information.


          Big Sky Watershed Corps Member - Americorps

Application deadline September 4, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

          Director, Water Institute and Faculty Position, Penn State

          Review of applications begins September 1, 2015. More information.

 

Assistant Professor in Sustainability and Geographic Information Science, Temple University

Review of applications begins September 7, 2015. More information.


          Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech

          Review of applications begins September 30, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

Two Positions, Aquatic Ecologist and Geographic Ecologist, University of Oklahoma

Review of applications begins October 1, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

          Water Resource Engineering Faculty Positions, Penn State

Review of applications begins October 1, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

          Assistant Professor, Hydrology, Penn State

Review of applications begins October 1, 2015. More information.


          NEW!

Tenure-Track Faculty, Schatz Energy Research Center, Humboldt State University

Application deadline October 30, 2015. More information.


          Assistant, Associate or Full Scientist/Curator, California Academy of Science

Several positions. Application deadline November 1, 2015. More information.

 

Director for Environmental Services, Portland State University

More information.


          Planning and Zoning Specialist, City of Avondale, Arizona

          More information.

 

          Senior Sustainability Data Analyst, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

          More information.


          Part-time Executive Assistant, Arizona Public Health Association

More information.


          Coordinator of Sustainability Education, Central College, Pella, Iowa

More information.


          Director, Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota

More information.


          Research Professor-Open Rank, Ecosystem Services, Idaho State University

More information.




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