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.)
Other Events
1. Celebrate the Solar Eclipse at ASU
News and Announcements
2. Meet Our Alumni: Joe Fullerton
3. ASU wins APPA Sustainability award for work in facilities
4. A new picture emerges on the origins of photosynthesis in a sun-loving bacteria
5. ASU researcher named American Geophysical Union Fellow
6. The Garden State cuts food waste for climate goals
7. State-of-art technology at work on Arizona subsidence finds you're not imagining it
8. How chickens are powering the circular economy
Other Jobs
9. Environmental Planner 3, State of Washington, Lacey, Washington
10. Pesticide Education Specialist, State Department of Agriculture, eastern Washington
11. Environmental Technician, City of Mesa, Arizona
12. Communications Intern, Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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EVENTS
School of Sustainability Community Garden Maintenance & Harvest
(Saturday, August 12, 2017) Interested in gardening? Want a way to contribute to your community? Interested in meeting fun, sustainability-oriented people? Then join us for the School of Sustainability Monthly Community Garden Harvest Day! From 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Escalante Community Garden, 2150 E. Orange St, Tempe. More information and registration.
Sustainability@ASU Free Film Screening: Felled
(Wednesday, August 23, 2017) Felled is a locally produced film about finding worth and beauty in something most consider to be trash. The film chronicles the journey of an urban pine tree saved from the landfill by two woodworkers who give the tree new meaning as a family dinner table. The film highlights the growing urban lumber movement and explores themes of waste, craftsmanship, and redemption. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; showtime at 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theater, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: The Hand that Feeds
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) The Hand That Feeds follows a shy sandwich-maker as he unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain. From 6:30-8:15 p.m. at the Vista del Sol Community Center Theater, 701 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe. More information and registration.
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On Campus
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Understanding Biofouling in Membrane Bioreactor Systems for Water Reclamation and Reuse
(Monday, August 7, 2017) TorOve Leiknes, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology will present Understanding Biofouling in Membrane Bioreactor Systems for Water Reclamation and Reuse from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona state University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Microfluidics and Nanotechnology Tools for Early Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer
(Wednesday, August 9, 2017) Piotr Grodzinski, National Cancer Institute Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer will present Microfluidics and Nanotechnology Tools for Early Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Sparky’s Day of Service
(Monday, August 14, 2017) At Arizona State University, we believe that we can make a significant impact in the local and global community. Each year, we demonstrate this commitment to service through large-scale events and through the everyday service of thousands of Sun Devils. For more information contact: New Student and Family Programs, Educational Outreach and Student Services, fallwelcome@asu.edu, 480-965-2880 https://eoss.asu.edu/welcome.
Celebrate the Solar Eclipse at ASU
(Monday, August 21, 2017) Look no further astronomy lovers, the School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU is hosting a Solar Eclipse 2017 viewing experience on Monday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us on Hayden Lawn or in Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV on the Tempe campus for this rare, celestial event as we peer through solar telescopes and sport brand-new, free, ASU solar-safe viewing glasses. Plus, there will be live NASA coverage of the event and more interactive displays inside ISTB4, too. Don’t miss out on this fun, free, safe — no burning corneas here — solar eclipse viewing experience. More information.
Off Campus
GreenBiz Webcast: Smarter Cities: Trends Driving Urban Efficiency and Resilience
(Tuesday, August 8, 2017) This one-hour webcast will provide insights into approaches that are driving innovative policies and programs, with a particular focus on the real-world experiences of the City of Baltimore. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST (10:00-11:00 a.m. MST). 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.
7th Annual Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference: Building Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) What makes this conference so unique is the diversity of collaborators represented with business, industry, education, government, NGOs, community leaders and more! With 40 sessions, 60+ exhibitors, and countless networking opportunities, there is something for everyone! Last year’s summit drew just over 1,200 attendees. Don’t miss out! From 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa. More information and registration.
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.
2017 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo
(Wednesday-Saturday, October 4-6, 2017) The 10th annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, in Las Vegas, is a premier venue to showcase new water-efficiency technology; build and strengthen effective, interdisciplinary relationships; and establish your company as an international leader in innovative water efficiency technology and services. The world's preeminent urban water efficiency conference and expo is in Arizona's backyard. If you are a water conservation or sustainability professional and you haven't yet attended, now is your chance! The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) is pleased to offer a full "first-timer" scholarship to the 2017 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo. In partnership with WaterSmart Innovations, AMWUA will award a full ride to an Arizona water conservation or sustainability professional who hasn't attended the conference in the past four years. Application deadline is August 23, 2017. More information.
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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Meet Our Alumni: Joe Fullerton
Joe Fullerton graduated from the School of Sustainability with an Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership in May 2017. Fullerton, already working as the Energy and Sustainability Manager at San Mateo County Community College District, decided the one year program was a perfect fit for a full-time sustainability professional like himself. Read more.
ASU wins APPA Sustainability award for work in facilities
Arizona State University Facilities Development and Management received the APPA 2017 Sustainability award for sustainability operations and practices on all its campuses. The award highlights institutions that encourage the creation and maintenance of a sustainable campus environment. Read more.
A new picture emerges on the origins of photosynthesis in a sun-loving bacteria
Every day, enough sunlight hits the Earth to power the planet many times over — if only we could more efficiently capture all the energy. So scientists have looked at nature for inspiration to do it better. Read more.
ASU researcher named American Geophysical Union Fellow
Nancy Grimm, a professor in Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences and Senior Sustainability Scientist at Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union. The AGU Fellows program recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to earth and space sciences. Read more.
The Garden State cuts food waste for climate goals (from GreenBiz.com)
A new law in New Jersey aims to shrink the state’s climate footprint and feed the hungry by drastically reducing the amount of wasted food that ends up in landfills. The law requires the state to develop a plan over the next year to cut the state’s food waste by half by 2030. Read more.
State-of-art technology at work on Arizona subsidence finds you’re not imagining it (from Arizona Department of Water Resources)
Arizona is sinking. Well, not all of Arizona, just certain groundwater basins in south-central and southern Arizona. Subsidence is a nation-wide and world-wide problem; subsidence as great as 19 feet has occurred since the 1950s in the areas near Luke Air Force Base and the Town of Eloy. Read more.
How chickens are powering the circular economy (from GreenBiz.com)
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the renewable energy plant that’s turning its waste into electricity. It’s a new twist on an old joke, but it’s true. Georgia Renewable Power (GRP) is restoring a former coal power plant to do exactly that, in the rural community of Lumberton, North Carolina. Read more.
Forum on Extreme Heat and Drought
How should communities build resilience for dealing with weather and climate-related hazards in the coming decades? Apply to participate in this day-long forum at Arizona Science Center on Saturday, September 16. The event is designed to gather the opinions of a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. You don't need to have knowledge about the topic to be selected. Applicants who are selected to participate will be notified in August. Those who are selected to participate will receive lunch during the event and a $50 stipend at the end of the day! Use the following link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3KBYYLHParticipants will use visualizations to explore potential vulnerabilities to our infrastructures, social networks, and ecosystems from heat waves and drought, then discuss potential strategies for addressing these threats, focusing on the priorities and needs of relevant stakeholders. At the event's conclusion, participants will make recommendations for increasing Phoenix's community resilience. For questions, contact Nicholas Weller.
Hit Me with Your Sunshot
Are you into photography? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to win up to $2,500 in prizes! The SunShot Initiative launched the "Hit Me with Your SunShot" photo contest in an effort to collect the best photos that contain solar energy technologies. Winning entries will be featured on SunShot's webpage and in other collateral from the office. In addition to the $500 grand prize for the best overall photo, $250 prizes will be awarded to the best photos in eight categories, including solar installation, solar hardware and power electronics, and university research. Submissions will be judged by Simon Edelman, Chief Creative Officer for the Department of Energy, and Dennis Schroeder, a photographer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado. All professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their photos. Photos submitted must be taken in the United States and be an original work of the person submitting. All photos must be submitted by August 17. The winners will be announced no later than August 31. View the official rules for the contest and submit your photos today. We look forward to reviewing your best SunShots!
EPA Announces 2017 Campus RainWorks Challenge
The Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce the rules for the 6th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition open to U.S. colleges and universities. EPA seeks to engage undergraduate and graduate students in designing innovative green infrastructure for stormwater management to showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Stormwater pollution is a problem that is growing in scope and magnitude. Communities need planners, designers, engineers, and other professionals to create resilient and affordable infrastructure solutions for stormwater management. EPA's Campus RainWorks Challenge invites the current generation of scholars to lend their creativity, knowledge, and energy to become part of the solution. Registration opens on September 1!! Please see https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks and this year's 2017 Campus RainWorks Challenge competition brief for more information.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
June 2017 drought summary is online.
July Southwest Climate Outlook
The July 2017 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: July 2017 - Monsoon Recap Round One
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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Environmental Planner 3, State of Washington, Lacey, Washington
Application deadline August 7, 2017. More information.
Pesticide Education Specialist, State Department of Agriculture, eastern Washington
Application deadline August 7, 2017. More information.
Certification Specialist, Midwest Organic Services Association, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Application deadline August 9, 2017. More information.
Environmental Technician, City of Mesa, Arizona
Application deadline August 10, 2017. More information. To apply.
Communications Intern, Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Application deadline August 18, 2017. More information.
President and CEO, Arizona Forward Association
Application deadline August 31, 2017. More information.
Communications Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, University of Texas-Austin
Application deadline September 1, 2017. More information.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Sustainability, Division of Environment and Sustainability, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Review of applications begin September 15, 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
Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy, Michigan Tech, Houghton, Michigan
Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana
Executive Director, Friends of the Verde River Greenway, Cottonwood, Arizona
Volunteer Coordinator Intern, International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Jobs at Recycle1, Phoenix, Arizona
Manager, Economic Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona
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
Stewardship Program Manager, Tillamook, Tillamook, Oregon
Supply Chain Sustainable Intern - Summer 2017, Cox Communications, Phoenix, Arizona
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