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. School of Sustainability Community Garden Maintenance & Harvest
Other Events - On Campus
3. Banned Hand Soap? Facebook Live Q&A
4. Biodesign Institute Seminar: Metabolism at the Crossroads of Inflammation and Immunity
Other Events - Off Campus
6. Desert Rivers Audubon Society Owl Walk & Talk (Aug)
7. Desert Rivers Audubon Society Owl Walk & Talk (Sep)
News and Announcements
8. Sierra magazine ranks ASU as a top 'Cool School'
9. 7 companies to watch in sustainable shipping
10. ASU student on Tesla wait list is driven by innovation and sustainability
11. Reducing food waste is IKEA's 'triple win'
12. Polytechnic archive a paradise for books
13. 6th Annual Winter School on Responsible Innovation and Social Studies of Emerging Technologies
14. Morgan Stanley finds 'record levels' of ESG investors
15. August Southwest Climate Outlook
Institute Jobs
16. Student Aide II, Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-term Ecological Research Project
Other Jobs
18. Michigan Private Lands Forester, American Bird Conservancy, Marquette, Michigan
19. Assistant Professor, Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
20. Conservation Alliance Engagement Coordinator, Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
21. Global Food Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
22. Global Forest Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
23. Global Wildlife Conservation Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
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EVENTS
PlanetWorks Fall Dialogue Series: Navigating the Anthropocene
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) Gary Dirks, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability will present Navigating the Anthropocene from 5:00-5:30 p.m. reception; dialogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in room 240, ISTB4, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
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.
Sustainability Series: Affordable Housing, Health and Happiness in Arizona: Barriers and Opportunities
(Thursday, September 7, 2017) In this talk, experts Scott Cloutier, School of Sustainability, ASU; Deirdre Pfeiffer, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, ASU; Val Iverson, Arizona Housing Coalition; and Meagan Ehlenz, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, ASU will offer insights and unravel myths on affordable housing in Arizona. The conversation will touch on the interlinkages between affordable housing, wellbeing, happiness, community and connection. From 12:15-1:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
School of Sustainability Community Garden Maintenance & Harvest
(Saturday, September 9, 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 the Escalante Community Garden, 2150 E Orange St, Tempe. More information and registration.
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On Campus
Chemical Engineering Seminar: Engineering Ion-Polymer Interactions for Chemical Separations and Functional Materials Design
(Monday, August 28, 2017) Jason Bara, University of Alabama will present Engineering Ion-Polymer Interactions for Chemical Separations and Functional Materials Design at 10:45 a.m. in room 324, The Student Pavilion, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. For more information contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
Coffee @ Beyond: Origin of Life, Evolution and Digital Code
(Monday, August 28, 2017) Perry Marshall, Engineer, Author and Business Consultant will present Origin of Life, Evolution and Digital Code from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Banned Hand Soap? Facebook Live Q&A
(Tuesday, August 29, 2017) Get answers from Rolf Halden, Ph.D., Director, Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering! ASU scientist Rolf Halden and his team persisted for 14 years to prove that antibacterial chemicals triclosan and triclocarban were causing more harm than good. His research helped inform the FDA ban on these and 17 other chemicals that goes into effect Sept. 2. Post your questions about the ban and these toxic chemicals on the Arizona State University Facebook page and tune in to see Halden answer them. From 11-11:30 a.m.
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Metabolism at the Crossroads of Inflammation and Immunity
(Thursday, September 7, 2017) Nimal Robinson, University of Cologne will present Metabolism at the Crossroads of Inflammation and Immunity from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Patient-inspired Modalities of Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy and Vascular Dementia
(Thursday, September 7, 2017) Joseph Arboleda Velasquez, Harvard Medical School will present Patient-inspired Modalities of Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy and Vascular Dementia from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Off Campus
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.
Desert Rivers Audubon Society Owl Walk & Talk
(Saturday, August 26, 2017) We'll learn about the current status of the burrowing owls released April 2012 in association with our habitat partner, Wild at Heart. Enjoy a breezy, fun & informative evening! The starting time for this event will change with the seasons. Event is held one hour before sunset. Sunset on Saturday 8/26/2017: 7:01 p.m. From 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Zanjero Park, 3785 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert, AZ.
City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Plant Selection
(Saturday, September 2, 2017) Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Learn design considerations and plant choices from a horticulturist and Master Gardener. Read more.
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 NGO’s, 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.
VERGE 17: Where Technology Meets Sustainability
(Tuesday-Thursday, September 19-21, 2017) Accelerate the clean economy at VERGE 17 in Silicon Valley. The VERGE conference and expo brings together 2,000 leaders - from the world's largest companies and utilities, progressive government agencies and disruptive startups - to explore and elevate innovations at the intersection of technology and sustainability. Program tracks include: Renewable Energy Procurement, Distributed Energy Systems, Grid-Scale Power, Next-Gen Buildings, Connected Transportation & Mobility, Smart Infrastructure, City & Regional Resilience and Circular Economy. Join us and save 10% with discount code V17ASU. More information.
2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop & Members Gathering
(Saturday, September 23, 2017) Join us for the annual gathering of Arizona Environmental Educators! It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten together as a professional network. We’d like to invite you to our 2017 Professional Development Workshop. During our 2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop, you will learn about: how AAEE can support YOU, no matter what type of Environmental Education you are or you provide; details about our Basic Environmental Education Certification Program; our status as Affiliate network of the North American Association for Environmental Education; and our collective vision for the future. From 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, AZ 85173. More information and registration.
Desert Rivers Audubon Society Owl Walk & Talk
(Saturday, September 23, 2017) We'll learn about the current status of the burrowing owls released April 2012 in association with our habitat partner, Wild at Heart. Enjoy a breezy, fun & informative evening! The starting time for this event will change with the seasons. Event is held one hour before sunset. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Zanjero Park, 3785 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert, AZ.
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. 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.
Imagining a Different Future: Overcoming Barriers to Climate Justice
(Thursday-Friday, 8-9 February 2018) The conference will focus on a systematic analysis of barriers to action in the context of the process of change; global governance and law; economics and energy structures; the role of science and technology; and what we are learning about human psychology in relation to climate change. Presented by the University of Tasmania, with support of its Faculty of Law, the University of Utrecht Ethics Institute, the University of Tasmania's Institute for the Study of Social Change, the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS) in Hobart, Tasmania. More information.
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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Sierra magazine ranks ASU as a top 'Cool School'
Sierra magazine, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, released its eleventh annual “Cool Schools” ranking of North America’s greenest colleges and universities. Arizona State University ranked first among institutions with more than 10,000 students — up from second in that category last year — and seventh place overall. Read more.
7 companies to watch in sustainable shipping (from GreenBiz.com)
In the realm of consumer cars, going all-electric today can be as simple as deciding which brand you prefer, how much range you need and the amount of money you want to shell out. For instance, are you shopping Tesla versus BMW or Chevy versus Ford? The same can't be said, however, for commercial fleet operators looking to electrify their transportation supply chains. Read more.
ASU student on Tesla wait list is driven by innovation and sustainability
The Tesla Model 3 is a game changer — a high-style, affordable car that runs on electricity. More than half a million people are on the waiting list for the Model 3, and it only seems logical that a student at the most innovative university in the country is in line to get one of the most pioneering cars in history. Read more.
Reducing food waste is IKEA's 'triple win' (from GreenBiz.com)
IKEA is working to tackle food waste from its own operations and the announcement this week of its target to halve food waste by 2020 is great. Setting this target demonstrates real leadership. It will be challenging to achieve — 2020 is only three years away — but the commitment is there to make it happen. Read more.
Polytechnic archive a paradise for books
Fahrenheit 451 is popularly thought to be the temperature, as Ray Bradbury famously wrote in the epigraph to his eponymous novel, “at which book paper catches fire and burns ...” The temperature at which books do their best, however, is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. At that temperature, with humidity of 30 percent, books will live for 200 years. Read more.
6th Annual Winter School on Responsible Innovation and Social Studies of Emerging Technologies
The Winter School is an immersive experience for scholars who want to share their unique research and learn from peers and experts who use diverse approaches to investigate the human and social dimensions of emerging technologies. Winter School will enrich your network of peers, and mentors and all participants will present their research at the Research Symposium on January 9. Applicants should be advanced graduate students or recent PhDs (post-doc or untenured faculty within 3 years of PhD at time of application) with an expressed interest in studying emerging technologies, such as nanotechnology, synthetic biology, geoengineering, etc. Applicants may come from any discipline, but priority will be given to those whose research focuses on societal questions, and all applicants must be demonstrably proficient in English. The program will be held at Saguaro Lake Ranch in Mesa, AZ, with access to Sonoran Desert hiking, kayaking on Saguaro Lake, horseback riding, and relaxing by the Salt River. The program fees for accepted students will be covered by the NNCI including seven nights stay at the Saguaro Lake Ranch, all meals and local transportation from Tempe, Arizona. Participants will be responsible for securing their own travel to Phoenix, Arizona and should arrive in Tempe before 1:00 pm on January 3, 2018. Visit the CNS-ASU Winter School website at http://sfis.asu.edu/winterschool for more information or to download an application. Deadline for applications is Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Morgan Stanley finds 'record levels' of ESG investors (from GreenBiz.com)
Interest in sustainable investing is continuing to increase as evidence mounts that investment choices can deliver positive social or environmental benefits. But the sector is still being hampered by the "myth" that sustainable investing requires a financial trade-off. That is one of the main conclusions from the latest survey on attitudes towards sustainable investment undertaken by banking giant Morgan Stanley. Read more.
Mesa Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Project Needs Your Vote!
The Neighborhood Energy Efficiency project has been selected as one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® program! The submission, along with the other finalists, are live at www.neighborhoodassist.com and anyone with a valid email address can logon and vote for the project. The 40 causes that receive the most votes will be announced on Sept. 28 and a $25,000 grant will be awarded to the affiliated nonprofits to implement the solution. The $25,000 would be used to purchase and install energy efficient windows in a low-income Mesa, AZ neighborhood. This project would reduce the need for air conditioning in the extreme heat of Arizona summers, thus making housing more affordable in the neighborhood and reducing the energy demand for the entire community. In addition, during the installation, Arizona Sustainability Alliance will make a bilingual educational presentation to neighborhood residents about more environmentally sustainable practices offered in Mesa. To support the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency project and vote, click here. The voting phase is open from Aug. 16-Aug. 25 and anyone with a valid email address is eligible to vote up to 10 times per day. State Farm Neighborhood Assist is a crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative that lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded. The initiative utilizes the State Farm Review Committee to vet submissions for causes and empowers the community to vote for the final 40 grant winners. The program has been inspired by the incredible number of neighborhoods that are coming together to solve a problem or improve their community.
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
July 2017 drought summary is online.
August Southwest Climate Outlook
The August 2017 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: August 2017 - Monsoon Midpoint Recap: Swinging for the Fences?
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Business Development, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 13, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34528BR.
Project Manager Senior - Practice Lead, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 8, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34522BR.
Senior Program Manager - Sustainability Solutions Scientist, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 11, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34525BR.
Student, Marketing & Social Media Assistant, Project Cities
To review and apply please go to https://students.asu.edu/employment/search, click on "Search On-Campus Jobs" and enter the requisition number 34682BR. Closes August 25, 2017.
Student, Report Writing Assistant, Project Cities
To review and apply please go to https://students.asu.edu/employment/search, click on "Search On-Campus Jobs" and enter the requisition number 34683BR. Closes August 25, 2017.
Student Aide II, Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-term Ecological Research Project
To review and apply please go to https://students.asu.edu/employment/search, click on "Search On-Campus Jobs" and enter the requisition number 35449BR. Closes August 30, 2017.
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Director of Freshwater & Marine, The Nature Conservancy, Austin, Texas
Application deadline August 27, 2017. Click on Texas, Job number 45552. 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.
Program Manager, Environment & Policy Analysis Division, Planning Department, City of San Diego, California
Application deadline September 5, 2017. More information.
Michigan Private Lands Forester, American Bird Conservancy, Marquette, Michigan
Application deadline September 8, 2017. More information.
Professor and Director, Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University
Application review begins September 15, 2017. More information.
Assistant Professor, Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
Application review begins September 15, 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 Professor, Environmental Studies, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine
Application deadline September 30, 2017. More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
More information Posting number 0619572.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy, Michigan Tech, Houghton, Michigan
Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana
Conservation Alliance Engagement Coordinator, Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
Executive Director, Friends of the Verde River Greenway, Cottonwood, Arizona
Global Food Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
Global Forest Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
Global Wildlife Conservation Lead Scientist, World Wildlife Fund, flexible location
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
Program Assistant, Devens Eco-Efficiency Center, Devens, MA
Program/Logistics Planner, Mattress Recycling Council, Southern California
Supply Chain Sustainable Intern - Summer 2017, Cox Communications, Phoenix, Arizona
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