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 web listing in case you missed something in the previous week.)
Institute Events
1. Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: A Right to Eat
Other Events
2. City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Landscape Makeover
News and Announcements
3. The flexible future of electronics
4. Why does a Yellowstone microorganism prefer meager rations over rich ones?
5. Solving a sweet problem for renewable biofuels and chemicals
6. ASU part of 6-university initiative to defend against cyberattacks
7. In Texas, green builders fill a climate leadership gap
8. Roundabouts: Practical yet polarizing
9. Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab!
10. Water Use It Wisely Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab Winner!
Other Jobs
11. Northeast Program Coordinator, Mattress Recycling Council, Connecticut and Rhode Island
12. Program/Logistics Planner, Mattress Recycling Council, Southern California
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EVENTS
100% Renewable Energy Discussion
(Monday, July 10, 2017) Bret Fanshaw, Environmental America Solar Program Coordinator and other guests will discuss how cities and states all across the country are making the transition to 100% renewable energy, and what can be done here locally to make Arizona a leader in the transition. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
PhD Defense: Wesley Herche
(Wednesday, July 12, 2017) Wesley Herche will defend his dissertation Policy, Geospatial, and Market Factors in Solar Energy. Faculty, students and the general public are invited. At 10:00 a.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Security & Sustainability Forum Webinar: Cities on the Leading Edge of Resilience
(Thursday, July 13, 2017) This webinar, hosted by Arizona State University and the National League of Cities, will spotlight several cities and share their process for planning, building engagement, and implementing resilience initiatives with limited resources. More information and registration.
Free Film Screening: Waste Land
(Wednesday, July 19, 2017) Oscar®-nominated Waste Land follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Together with people employed to pick out recyclable material from garbage, Muniz creates large-scale mosaic portraits from landfill trash. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. at the Harkins Valley Art Theater, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ. More information and registration.
Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: A Right to Eat
(Thursday, July 28, 2017) A Right to Eat follows regular families, living in northern Manitoba, in their fight to put healthy food on the table. A deeply intimate look at the frightening realities of food insecurity faced by two of Canada's most isolated northern First Nation communities and their courageous battle against hunger, disease, and dependency. Film starts at 6:30 p.m. at CO+HOOTS, 221 E. Indianola Ave, Phoenix. More information and registration.
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On Campus
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Reducing Trichloroethene and Perchlorate in Soil and Groundwater
(Monday, July 3, 2017) Srivatsan Mohana Rangan, Graduate Student, Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology, presents Reducing Trichloroethene and Perchlorate in Soil and Groundwater from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room ALT-10/14, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Off Campus
City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Take Control of Your Landscape Watering
(Thursday, July 13, 2017) Simple things you need to know about designing, installing and maintaining an efficient drip irrigation system. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Civic Center Library, 3829 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. More information and registration.
City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Landscape Makeover
(Thursday, August 24, 2017) Take your landscape from drab to fab with design basics. Get step-by-step instructions on designing a successful yard makeover. Learn tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Civic Center Library, 3829 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. More information and registration.
Energy Impacts 2017
(Wednesday-Thursday, July 26-27, 2017) Energy Impacts 2017 is the first North American conference focused on social science research related to the impacts of energy development - with a goal of synthesis, comparison and innovation among established and emerging energy impacts scholars from North America and abroad. The pace, scale and intensity of new energy development around the world demands credible and informed research about potential impacts to human communities that host energy developments. While a fast-growing body of research addresses social, economic, and behavioral impacts from large-scale energy development for host communities and landscapes, their discoveries are often isolated by disciplinary and geographic boundaries. We invite participation from sociologists, geographers, political scientists, public health specialists, economists, anthropologists, practitioners and other interested parties whose work addresses impacts of new energy development for host communities and landscapes. Please visit http://www.energyimpacts.org to join a mailing list for future updates, and to add your profile to our growing data base of energy impacts researchers and professionals. The conference will be held at Ohio State University, Columbus.
Twelfth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
(Wednesday-Friday, July 26-28, 2017) Announcing the Call for Papers for the Twelfth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, to be held at the International Conference Center in Hiroshima, Japan. Founded in 2006, the conference examines the nature of disciplinary practices in the study of society and the interdisciplinary practices that arise in the context of "real world" applications of social research and theory. The conference also investigates what constitutes "science" in a social context and the connections between the social and other sciences. The focus of papers ranges from the finely grained and empirical (research practices and results exemplifying one or more disciplines) to wide-ranging multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives on knowledge and method. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, colloquia, virtual posters, or virtual lightning talks. The conference features research addressing the annual themes and the 2017 Special Focus: "Cross-Cultural and Global Research as Interdisciplinary Practice." More information.
7th Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy
(Thursday-Wednesday, August 3-16, 2017) The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week "boot camp" for future decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy revolution happening around the globe. Held annually on the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) since 2011, the program boasts 300 alumni. During weekdays, participants (SISE’ers) participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and network with Chicago-area experts and program alumni. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on research projects and enjoy exploring Chicago. Applications accepted through June 15, 2017. More information and application.
9th World Environmental Education Congress
(Saturday-Friday, September 9-15, 2017) The 9th World Environmental Education Congress which takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) is an international congress addressing education for environment and sustainability. WEEC 2017 is the 9th congress and will feature the theme of Culture/Environment: Weaving New Connections. The congress is an international meeting point for everyone working with education for environment and sustainable future or who has an interest in the field. WEEC 2017 will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest in environmental and sustainability education, to discuss with people from all over the world, to share your own work and to learn from others. We expect participants from a wide range of countries, and so invite you to add your ideas and energy to the mix. From the congress we aim to build a relevant network among environmental NGOМs, civil society associations, universities, local authorities as well as institutions from any level. WEEC congresses have received UNESCO and UNEP patronage and in many cases the presence or a message of the General Secretaries. More information.
UPLIFT! Climate Conference
(Friday-Sunday, September 15-17, 2017) UPLIFT! Climate Conference provides training and venues for upcoming leaders seeking to build a just, diverse, and powerful force for change. This third annual gathering will take place at a beautiful location near Moab, UT. Support your students if you can (travel assistance is available on an as-needed basis, while it lasts). UPLIFT! is a collaborative undertaking of the Grand Canyon Trust and the Landscape Conservation Initiative at Northern Arizona University. More information and registration.
44th Annual Natural Areas Conference – Working Beyond Boundaries: Collaboration as a Key to Natural Areas Management
(Tuesday-Thursday, October 10-12, 2017) The annual Natural Areas Conference address is one of the nation’s premier gatherings of conservation professionals, educators and scientists. The Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to learn about new research, receive valuable training and make important connections with other professionals in conservation-related fields. This year’s conference will focus on the many factors that are involved with properly conducting restoration projects on natural areas. To be held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Deadline for the call for papers/proposals is May 12. More information.
2nd International Bird Observatory Conference
(Thursday-Monday, October 26-30, 2017) New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) will host the 2nd International Bird Observatory Conference (IBOC), with over 300 representatives of more than 100 international bird observatories from around the globe expected. At the Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, New Jersey. More information and registration.
IEEE SusTech 2017
(Tuesday-Friday, November 12-14, 2017) The 5th Annual IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech 2017) is designed to explore the development and application of science, engineering and technology in achieving a sustainable lifestyle for humanity. It brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and scholars from multiple disciplines to hold a dialogue on environmental issues and collaborate on ideas to develop and utilize innovative tools and intelligent systems to address them. Attendees will learn about the tools, connections and proactive solutions to take their sustainability programs to the next level. To be held at the Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St , Phoenix. More information and registration.
Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability
(Wednesday-Friday, January 17-19, 2018) The Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, will be held at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, in Cairns, Australia. Founded in 2005, the conference provides a multidisciplinary space, spanning the various fields and perspectives through which we can address the fundamental and related questions of sustainability, brought together by a common concern for sustainability in an holistic perspective where environmental, cultural, economic, and social concerns intersect. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference explore the website.
Tenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses
(Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, 2018) The conference will be held at the University of California at Berkeley in Berkeley, USA. Founded in 2009, the conference aims to create an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of climate change, its causes, its eco-systemic impacts, and its human impacts. The conference also explores technological, policy, strategic, and social responses to climate change. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, colloquia, virtual posters, or virtual lightning talks. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference, explore the conference website.
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The flexible future of electronics
Think your tech is cool? Wait until you see what Umit Ogras is working on. “If we accomplish this, smartphones and tablets will have a new form,” said the electrical engineer at Arizona State University. “You don’t always carry your phone. You always wear a shirt.” Read more.
Why does a Yellowstone microorganism prefer meager rations over rich ones?
Arizona State University geoscientist Everett Shock has collaborated with a team of life scientists from Montana State University to discover a puzzle at the junction of geochemistry and biology. Read more.
Solving a sweet problem for renewable biofuels and chemicals
Whether or not society shakes its addiction to oil and gasoline will depend on a number of profound environmental, geopolitical and societal factors. But with current oil prices hovering around $50 dollars a barrel, it won’t likely be anytime soon. Despite several major national research initiatives, no one has been able to come up with the breakthrough renewable biofuel technology that would lead to a cheaper alternative to gasoline. Read more.
ASU part of 6-university initiative to defend against cyberattacks
In “The Art of War,” famed Chinese general Sun Tzu advised, “if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” Along with five other universities, researchers from Arizona State University are bringing this age-old concept to digital battlefields to combat advanced persistent cyber threats and other forms of cyber malfeasance. Read more.
In Texas, green builders fill a climate leadership gap (from GreenBiz.com)
The U.S. president missed a leadership opportunity by pulling America out of the global race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the U.S. Green Building Council president has picked up the baton. Read more.
Roundabouts: Practical yet polarizing
Traffic roundabouts are like broccoli. Many of us don’t like them, but they’re good for our driving diets. In the right conditions, they increase safety, lower crash severity, reduce traffic delays and can even reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says Mike Mamlouk, a professor of civil, environmental and sustainable engineering at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Read more.
Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab!
Four steps to take your yard from drab to fabulous! City of Mesa Sustainability Savings Tip.
Water Use It Wisely Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab Winner!
Announcing the winner of this year’s Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab giveaway. DRUMROLL please! Congratulations to Paul M. from Tempe, Arizona! Out of a record-breaking 11,576 entries, Paul has won a gorgeous Xeriscape landscape makeover package valued at $9,000. Read more.
RISN Incubator: Call for Innovators
The RISN Incubator is issuing a Call for Innovators, June 12-July 24, 2017 to identify startups and early stage business ventures developing solutions for waste prevention, minimization and reuse/recycling innovation. From the nation's top university for innovation and a civic leader in sustainability, the RISN Incubator provides ventures an opportunity to rapidly scale and transform your startup into a vehicle to solve some of the world's greatest challenges. Apply now to become a part of the inaugural RISN Incubator cohort at https://RISNincubator.asu.edu
Arizona Forward’s Call for Entries for the 2017 Environmental Excellence Program
Arizona Forward is pleased to issue a formal Call for Entries for the 2017 Environmental Excellence Program presented in partnership with SRP. We're seeking the best and brightest in sustainable design from cities and towns throughout Arizona. Participation in Arizona's largest, most prominent awards competition helps to increase public awareness of distinguished contributions to the environment in the Grand Canyon State. This program brings much-deserved recognition to organizations and individuals who demonstrate superior skill in their practice. All finalists will be notified in advance of the September 23, 2017, awards gala and spotlighted in a comprehensive media campaign. Call for Entries information and fillable nomination form. Entries need to be made by 4:00 p.m. July 7, 2017.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
May 2017 drought summary is online.
June Southwest Climate Outlook
The June 2017 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: June 2017 - Spring's Last Gasp, Reservoirs and Streamflow, Imminent Heat, and Monsoon Patience
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
None at this time.
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Postdoctoral Position, Ecology and Geochemistry of Coastal Vegetated Habitats, University of California-Davis
Application deadline July 1, 2017. More information.
PaintCare Coordinator for Colorado
Application deadline July 3, 2017. More information.
Arizona Water Projects Administrative Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy, Phoenix, Arizona
Application deadline July 5, 2017. More information.
Coastal Climate and Resilience Specialist, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium/Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments, University of South Carolina, Charleston
Review of applications begins July 7, 2017. More information.
Environmental Scientist III, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program, King County, Seattle, Washington
Application deadline July 7, 2017. More information.
Marine and Freshwater (Estuaries and Wetlands) Projects Coordinator, Zoological Society of London, London, UK
Application deadline July 2, 2017. More information.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Application deadline July 13, 2017. More information.
Institutional Funding and Partnerships Director, WaterAid, London, UK
Application deadline July 14, 2017. More information.
Research Fellow in Urban Flood Resilience, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Application deadline July 16, 2017. More information.
Program Manager, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, Arizona State University, Tempe
Application deadline July 18, 2017. More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
More information Posting number 0619572.
Assistant Director, California Product Stewardship Council, Sacramento, CA
Community Education Manager, Watershed Management Group, Phoenix, Arizona
Environmental Outreach Specialist, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Phoenix, Arizona
Executive Director, Friends of the Verde River Greenway, Cottonwood, Arizona
Executive Director, Sedona Recycles, Inc., Sedona, Arizona
Jobs at Recycle1, Phoenix, Arizona
Manager, Economic Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona
Natural Resources Technician, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, Humboldt County, Nevada
Northeast Program Coordinator, Mattress Recycling Council, Connecticut and Rhode Island
Postdoctoral Fellow in Urban Ecology, The New School, New York, New York
Program Assistant, Devens Eco-Efficiency Center, Devens, MA
Program/Logistics Planner, Mattress Recycling Council, Southern California
Regional Water Management Coordinator, Community Water Center, Visalia, California
Resilience Fellow, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Arlington, Virginia
Stewardship Program Manager, Tillamook, Tillamook, Oregon
Supply Chain Sustainable Intern - Summer 2017, Cox Communications, Phoenix, Arizona
Sustainability Manager, Wholesum Family Farms, Inc., Nogales, Arizona
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