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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. Case Critical: Arizona's Renewable Energy Future: Prop 127 and the Race for AZ Corporation
Commission
2. Sustainability Series: Gandhi as an Environmentalist
3. PlanetWorks: Education for the Anthropocene
4. Sustainability Series: The Need for Social Entrepreneurs
5. Sustainability Series: Urban Sustainability Challenges and Solutions: Hong Kong - POSTPONED
Other Events - On Campus
6. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Health Management and Prognostics of Complex
Structures and Systems
7. Transportation Seminar: How Small Can Headways be in Platoons of Connected Autonomous
Vehicles?
8. Biodesign Institute Seminar: Driving Biological Discovery: An Expanding Toolkit for Affinity
Proteomics
9. Coffee@Beyond: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design in Software
10. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Engineering Thermal Conductivity of Nanoscale
Materials by Defect Doping
11. Chemical Engineering Seminar: Magnetic Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites: Advanced Materials
for Medical and Environmental Applications
12. The Beyond Center/Interplanetary Initiative 2018 Eugene Shoemaker Memorial Lecture: The
Emergence of Planetary Intelligence: Astrobiology and the Anthropocene Earth
13. Planetary Intelligence Symposium: Planetary Intelligence: Humanities' Future in the Age of AI
Other Events - Off Campus
14. New America Webcast: Building Tools at the Boundary of Climate Science, Security, and Action a
Webinar Series to Share Lessons Across Tool Developers
15. Greenbiz Webcast: Why Vehicle Fleets are Electrifying
16. Greenbiz Webcast: State of the Profession
17. USGBC Arizona Emerging Professionals: Tricks of the Trade Discussion Panel
18. Watershed Management Group: Go with the Flow Water Harvesting Tour
19. NI18: Outside the Lines
News and Announcements
20. Physicist joins ASU LightWorks to help solarize society
21. Hunting for hydrogen — a moonshot
22. ASU is top performer in 2018 campus sustainability ratings
23. Valley of the heat?
24. A new angle on cancer
25. September Southwest Climate Outlook
Institute Jobs
26. Administrative Specialist
Other Jobs
27. Policy Analyst, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C.
28. Columbia River Basin Groundwater Project Manager, Spokane County, Spokane, WA
29. Hydrologist, Water Resources Department, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Parker, AZ
30. Postdoctoral Scholar, Sierra Nevada Research Institute, University of California, Merced, CA
31. Water Resources Director, Water Resources Department, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Parker,
AZ
32. Academic Coordinator II, Climate Stewards Initiative, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University
of California, Berkeley, CA
33. Assistant Professor of Environmental Hydrology, Department of Earth and Climate Science, San
Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
34. Assistant Professor, Water Resources Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
35. Assistant Professor, Hydogeologist/Groundwater Modeler, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
36. Assistant Professor, Hydrogeoscientists, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV
37. Several positions available at Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management, Water
Infrastructure Division, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Branch, Washington,
D.C.
38. WordPress Designer, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
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EVENTS
Institute Events
The Greening of Maroon and Gold: State of Sustainability at ASU
(Monday, September 24, 2018) Join Arizona State University Sustainability Practices and Campus
Student Sustainability Initiatives for the fourth annual State of Sustainability at ASU. This event will also
celebrate ASU’s designation as the largest fair trade university in the nation. From 11:00 a.m.-1:30
p.m. in the Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More
information.
Free Film Screening: To the Ends of the Earth
(Tuesday, September 25, 2018) To the Ends of the Earth follows concerned citizens living at the
frontiers of extreme oil and gas extraction, bearing witness to a global crossroads as they call for
human ingenuity to rebuild society at the end of the fossil fuel era. Doors open a 6:30 p.m.; film starts
at 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theatre, 509 S Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
ASU Family Weekend: Incredibly Short Sustainability Documentary Festival
(Friday, September 28, 2018) Join us for a screening of five short films created by students from the
School of Sustainability and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, under
the direction of sustainability scientist and director of Carbon Nation®, Peter Byck. Student speakers
will be present to discuss and answer questions about their films as well! From 5:30-7:30 p.m. in room
101, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Food Policy at a Crossroads: How the Swette Center will Lead
(Monday, October 1, 2018) Kathleen Merrigan, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems will
present Food Policy at a Crossroads: How the Swette Center will Lead from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in room
481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Case Critical: Arizona's Renewable Energy Future: Prop 127 and the Race for AZ
Corporation Commission
(Wednesday, October 3, 2018) Join us for a robust discussion on the intersection of renewable energy
and public policy. Meet the candidates running for Arizona Corporation Commission. From 12:00-2:00
p.m. in room 230 (Pima), Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information
and registration.
Volunteer: Tempe Tour de Fat
(Saturday, October 6, 2018) Volunteer with the "Susty Cyclists" Team at Tempe's biggest annual
cycling event, as the New Belgium Brewing Company brings the Tour de Fat to Tempe Beach Park! To
join our team, register below and select the "Susty Cyclists" team, under the "Team Name" Tab. Under
Station Preferences, click on With My Team. Be sure to sign up for the Event Shift 2. We will be
working the Token Booth from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. You will receive free admission for earlier in the day,
beverage tokens, and more! Volunteers must be over 21. Proceeds from the event are distributed to
local bike nonprofits, working to create an inclusive and education bike community! Read more about
Tour de Fat. Register.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: Gandhi as an Environmentalist
(Wednesday, October 10, 2018) Ramachandra Guha, historian of Indian democracy, will present
Gandhi as an Environmentalist from 4:00-5:15 p.m. in the Carson Ballroom, Old Main, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
PlanetWorks: Education for the Anthropocene
(Monday, October 15, 2018) ASU PlanetWorks, ASU Global Futures Initiative, and the Center for
Education Through Exploration invite you to a conversation exploring Education for the Anthropocene.
This open workshop begins a transdisciplinary, community-driven process for defining and advancing a
vision for the future of learning. From 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in room Ventana BC, Memorial Union,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: The Need for Social Entrepreneurs
(Wednesday, October 17, 2018) Jennifer Caraway, The Joy Bus will present The Need for Social
Entrepreneurs from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information and registration.
Free Film Screening: Dominion
(Tuesday, October 23, 2018) Filmed in Australia, this documentary is an uncompromising, damning
exploration of the ways animals are used and abused by humans, particularly in the meat, dairy, egg,
clothing, and entertainment industries. WARNING: this film shows graphic violence towards animals
that you may find disturbing. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theatre,
509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
POSTPONED!
Sustainability Series: Urban Sustainability Challenges and Solutions: Hong Kong
Student leaders of the Hong Kong sustainability experience, Rob Melnick, Director of International
Programs, School of Sustainability and Jennifer Carter, Director, Global Consortium for Sustainability
Outcomes will present their experiences of considering urban sustainability challenges through a new
cultural lens. From 12:00-1:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus.
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Other Events
On Campus
NEW!
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Health Management and
Prognostics of Complex Structures and Systems
(Friday, September 21, 2018) Guoyi Li, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy,
Arizona State University will present Health Management and Prognostics of Complex Structures and
Systems at 10:45 a.m. in room L1-20, Coor Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. For more
information contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
NEW!
Transportation Seminar: How Small Can Headways be in Platoons of Connected
Autonomous Vehicles?
(Friday, September 21, 2018) Yingyan Lou, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built
Environment, Arizona State University will present How Small Can Headways be in Platoons of
Connected Autonomous Vehicles? From 2:30-3:45 p.m. in room 559, College Avenue Commons,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Driving Biological Discovery: An Expanding Toolkit for
Affinity Proteomics
(Monday, September 24, 2018) John Paul LaCava, Rockefeller University will present Driving Biological
Discovery: An Expanding Toolkit for Affinity Proteomics from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the auditorium,
Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
Coffee@Beyond: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design in Software
(Monday, September 24, 2018) Stephanie Forrest will present Evolution vs. Intelligent Design in
Software at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
More information.
NEW!
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Engineering Thermal Conductivity
of Nanoscale Materials by Defect Doping
(Friday, September 28, 2018) Baowen Li, University of Colorado-Boulder will present Engineering
Thermal Conductivity of Nanoscale Materials by Defect Doping at 10:45 a.m. in room L1-20, Coor Hall,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. For more information contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
NEW!
Chemical Engineering Seminar: Magnetic Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites:
Advanced Materials for Medical and Environmental Applications
(Monday, October 1, 2018) J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky will present Magnetic Nanoparticles and
Nanocomposites: Advanced Materials for Medical and Environmental Applications at 10:45 a.m. in the
auditorium (105), Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. For more information
contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
NEW!
The Beyond Center/Interplanetary Initiative 2018 Eugene Shoemaker Memorial
Lecture: The Emergence of Planetary Intelligence: Astrobiology and the
Anthropocene Earth
(Tuesday, October 2, 2018) David Grinspoon, Planetary Science Institute will present The Emergence
of Planetary Intelligence: Astrobiology and the Anthropocene Earth from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Marston
Exploration Theatre, ISTB4, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and
registration.
NEW!
Planetary Intelligence Symposium: Planetary Intelligence: Humanities' Future in the
Age of AI
(Wednesday, October 3, 2018) The Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science in
collaboration with the Interplanetary Initiative present a symposium on Planetary Intelligence:
Humanities' Future in the Age of AI. The symposium will be held from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the
Alumni Lounge (202), Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and
registration.
Mapping the Grand Canyon Conference
(Thursday-Friday, February 28-March 1, 2019) The Mapping Grand Canyon Conference explores the
art, science, and practice of Grand Canyon cartography. Join this celebration and critical examination
of the cartographic history of a global landscape icon. Free and open to all, the conference promises a
full two-day program of map-based story-telling, and transdisciplinary analysis, state-of-the-art
geospatial and cartographic demonstrations, engaging hands-on activities, and open community
dialogue. In the Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More
information and registration.
Off Campus
NEW!
New America Webcast: Building Tools at the Boundary of Climate Science, Security,
and Action a Webinar Series to Share Lessons Across Tool Developers
(Tuesday, September 25, 2018) Join this one-hour interactive webinar to learn about effective
approaches from the field and academic research that you can immediately apply to digital tools your
organization is building. Speakers are Denice W. Ross, Data Strategy Lead, Phase Zero Project, New
America and Dave D. White, Professor, Community Resources and Development and Director,
Decision Center for a Desert City, Arizona State University. At 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. AZ). More
information and registration.
NEW!
Greenbiz Webcast: Why Vehicle Fleets are Electrifying
(Tuesday, September 25, 2018) In this webcast, you’ll learn about which applications are
enabling early adopter fleet managers to transition medium and heavy duty fleets to electric.
You’ll also hear about the sectors where it’s still difficult to justify EVs. In addition we’ll dig into
the economics, the technology, the relevant policies, and the challenges facing this transition.
From 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET (10:00-11:00 a.m. AZ). More information and registration.
Webinar: Communicating Sustainability Effectively with Visuals
(Thursday, September 27, 2018) In this International Society of Sustainability Professionals webinar,
we will introduce various channels through which people communicate and learn. We will also look at
how to engage people's right brain (intuition, holistic thinking) as a way to communicate effectively on
sustainability-related topics. We will also offer some free tools that everybody can use such as short
animation videos, illustrations, etc. Finally, we will look at how to tell stories that inspire people to act
and share in today's overcrowded media marketplace. 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. AZ) More information
and registration.
Upper Watershed Forum: How Do We Adapt to a Hotter and Drier Future?
(Friday, September 28, 2018) The annual Upper Gila Watershed Forum in Thatcher, Arizona, will
feature daylong discussion, presentations, and activities focused on "Adapting to a Hotter and Drier
Future." Explore how increasing heat and drought are affecting agricultural, business, municipalities,
and conservation practices, and what communities and individuals are doing to adapt. More
information and registration.
NEW!
Greenbiz Webcast: State of the Profession
(Tuesday, October 2, 2018) Join us for this informative webcast about your profession as we discuss
our findings with featured sustainability leaders Dave Stangis of Campbell Soup and Jill Kolling of
Cargill as well as sustainability search executive Ellen Weinreb. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET (10:00-11:00
a.m. AZ). More information and registration.
NEW!
USGBC Arizona Emerging Professionals: Tricks of the Trade Discussion Panel
(Tuesday October 2, 2018) Join the USGBC Arizona Emerging Professionals group for an open
discussion panel! This event is for students, emerging professionals, and other like-minded
professionals looking to learn more about the green building industry, the future of LEED, and what
qualities and qualifications will help them further their careers. There will be time for questions from
audience members. Speakers include: Lloyd Ramsey of DLR Group, Brett McQuillan of Affiliated
Engineers, Inc., Carlos Murrieta of Merge Architectural Group, Colin Tetreault from Arizona State
University, with Sandra Bernal of University of Arizona as moderator. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. at DLR
Group, 6225 N 24th St. Ste 250, Phoenix. More information and registration.
2018 AASHE Conference & Expo – Global Goals: Rising to the Challenge
(Tuesday-Friday, October 2-5, 2018) Expected to draw approximately 2,000 participants, the
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference
is the largest stage in North America to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations
and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding
communities. We invite you to join us and share your knowledge, achievements and ideas. Will be held
in Pittsburgh, PA. More information.
8th Arizona SciTech Kickoff Conference: Community Stakeholder Summit
(Wednesday, October 3, 2018) This year’s Kickoff Conference will focus on bringing together Arizona’s
key stakeholders in what will be the largest collaborative STEM conference in the state! Join 1,200+
leaders in business, industry, education, government, NGO, the community, and more as they work to
both position Arizona as a world leader in science, technology, and innovation, and solidify Arizona’s
STEM ecosystem by establishing unique collaborations through interactive panels, workshops, tables,
and more. It will be held at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Don’t miss out! Early bird
registration extended to September 17. More information and registration.
Regional Haze Program Panel
(Wednesday, October 3, 2018) The Air and Waste Management Association, Grand Canyon Section is
hosting an evening meeting on Arizona's next regional haze plan, due in 2021. Under the regional
haze program, states must come up with plans to return visibility in National Parks and Wilderness
areas to natural conditions. Arizona, along with the other states in the Western Regional Air
Partnership, will develop regulations to control emissions of visibility impairing pollutants. Speaking on
the panel will be Ryan Templeton (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality), Tom Moore
(Western Regional Air Partnership), and Eric Hiser (Jorden, Hiser, & Joy, PLC). $30 AWMA
Members/$40 Nonmembers/$25 Students. More information and registration.
WaterSmart Innovations Conference
(Wednesday-Friday, October 3-5, 2018) The 11th 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. More information and registration.
City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: The Circular Economy: Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle, Reconsider & Re-imagine
(Thursday, October 4, 2018) There is wisdom in the old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s
treasure.” What if instead of burying our trash in a landfill, we recirculated it back into the economy?
What if we began to regard “waste” as a “resource”? The Series kicks off its new season with “The
Circular Economy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reconsider and Re-imagine,” a discussion of the reuse
and recovery of materials and products we use every day. From 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Granite Reef
Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. More information.
USGBC Arizona Fall Certified Multi-Family Dwelling Tour
(Saturday, October 6, 2018) Join USGBC Arizona for a certified multi-family tour featuring LEED
Certified Northern Gardens, a 66-unit, 3-story tax credit Active Adult project in Phoenix; and tour Soho
Scottsdale, a Scottsdale Green Building Certified project with renewable energy. Soho offers 10 lofts
and 64 live-work condos and is the first project in Scottsdale using the latest Scottsdale Green Building
Program’s certification with renewable energy. The tour will be from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. More
information and registration.
Arizona Green Chamber Lunch and Learn: Incubate, Innovate, Create!
(Wednesday, October 10, 2018) During this Lunch & Learn session, the Resource Innovation and
Solutions Network (RISN) Incubator team from Arizona State University will be discussing the incubator
and how it works to support the Phoenix metro area, innovation and entrepreneurship within the realm
of sustainability, and circular economy including the economic benefits of transitioning from a linear to
circular economy, ways to engage and inspire your network, and how to implement circular
economy/sustainability practices into business. They will also lead the group through a short design
challenge activity. From 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 1951@Skysong, 1475 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.
More information and registration.
NEW!
Watershed Management Group: Go with the Flow Water Harvesting Tour
(Sunday, October 14, 2018) WMG Phoenix is excited to announce our Inaugural Go with the Flow
Tour! This self-guided water harvesting tour is free to join and allows you to explore amazing home
landscapes throughout the Valley at your own pace. Learn firsthand from the homeowners how to
create well-designed, beautiful, and affordable features to harvest water, energy, and food. Experience
backyard rain gardens, rain tanks, greywater systems, green infrastructure, native wildlife habitat, and
much more to inspire ideas for your dream yard! Learn more and register today.
VERGE 18
(Tuesday-Thursday, October 16-18, 2018) VERGE 18 is the platform for accelerating a clean economy
and convenes a high-powered audience of more than 2,500 leaders to explore scalable, cross-cutting
solutions at the intersection of technology and sustainability within three dynamic and influential
markets: circular economy, clean energy and transportation and mobility. VERGE is in Oakland, CA
and will feature speakers from organizations such as Google, UPS, Kaiser Permanente, Zipcar, GM,
CityFi and the Biomimicry Institute. The ASU Walton Initiatives are partnering with VERGE again and
you can save an extra 10% off with code V18ASU. More information and registration.
NEW!
NI18: Outside the Lines
(Thursday-Friday, October 25-27, 2018) Each year Net Impact brings current and aspiring leaders
together for a dynamic exchange of ideas about how we can work together to tackle our toughest
social and environmental problems. Today's challenges are more complex than any one person or
organization can solve, requiring us to collaborate on innovative solutions. This year, at the 2018 Net
Impact Conference in Phoenix, AZ, we’re taking it a step further with the theme "Outside the Lines."
The event will explore examples of transformational change that defy traditional expectations. We'll
dive deep into bold new trends and practices that challenge conventional wisdom, break barriers, and
enable us to change the world. We will give you the skills, experiences and connections so that you
can have the greatest impact now and throughout your career. To be held at the Phoenix Convention
Center. More information and registration.
Geography 2050: Powering Our Future Planet
(Thursday-Friday, November 15-16, 2018) Geography 2050 is a multi-year, high-level strategic
dialogue among thought leaders from academia, government, and the world of business. Organized by
the American Geographical Society (AGS) in 2014, the purpose of this continuing dialog is to facilitate
discussion of the major forces that will shape our planet’s future. Undoubtedly, energy will be one the
most important factors influencing geopolitics, environmental quality, transportation routes, military
conflicts, standards of living, world economies, food production, technical innovation, and the mass
movement of people. Speakers will include U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; former BP Presidents
for America and China; former President of Shell Oil America; CFO of National Renewable Energy
Laboratory; Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Energy; Director of the Julie
Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability; and many others The theme of this year’s Geography
2050 Symposium is Powering Our Future Planet. The meeting will be held at Columbia University in
New York City. More information.
9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management
(Sunday-Thursday, December 8-13, 2018) Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) and the Coastal States
Organization (CSO) are proud to host the 9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration
and Management in Long Beach, California. The six-day Summit will explore cutting-edge issues in
coastal restoration and management, and will be comprised of a community restoration event, field
sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events, workshops, a poster hall,
and an award-winning coastal exposition hall. We hope that you will share in our excitement for this
new collaboration as we bring to you the largest national gathering of the restoration and coastal
management community. To be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long
Beach, California. More information.
Leverage Points 2019: International Conference on Sustainability Research and
Transformation
(Wednesday-Friday, February 6-8, 2019) Humanity sits at a crossroad between tragedy and
transformation, and now is a crucial time for sustainability research. Radical approaches are needed in
sustainability research and praxis if they are to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Inspired by the
work of Donella Meadows' "Leverage Points: Places to intervene in a system", this conference will
explore the deep leverage points that can lead to sustainability transformations, asking: how do we
transform ourselves, our science, our institutions, our interventions and our societies for a better
future? We hope that this conference will help us move from incremental to transformational change;
extend our thinking about complex sustainability challenges and deepen our collective and
transdisciplinary research practices. To be held at Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany. More
information.
Second Biennial Population and Public Policy Conference
(Friday-Saturday, February 8-9, 2019) The Population and Public Policy Conference presented by the
International Association of Applied Demographers and hosted by the University of New Mexico
Geospatial and Population Studies and the University of Houston Hobby Center for Public Policy is
dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of academics, researchers, community advocates and
organizers, policy makers and students to exchange their experiences and research findings and how
those inform public policy. This interdisciplinary gathering of researchers, practitioners, policy makers
and students is an excellent platform for sharing recent innovations, trends, challenges and solutions to
population and public policy issues. To be held in the Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM. More
information.
Emerging Materials Congress 2019: Unearthing the Research in Materials Science
and Nanotechnology
(Thursday-Friday, March 7-8, 2019) The Emerging Materials Congress 2019 is a unique event and
platform for global scientists, researchers, directors, professors, engineers from the research areas of
materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry and physics to share their knowledge and research
experiences with interactive panel discussion and sessions by keynote lectures, oral presentations, and
poster presentation. The scientific sessions will comprise research areas of biomaterials, polymer
science, materials science, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, carbon materials, energy materials,
biopolymers, 3D printing, ceramics, conductive materials, electrical, optical and magnetic materials,
materials applications, etc. More information and registration.
13th International Congress of Orthopterology Society: Challenges in Front of Climatic
and Environmental Changes
(Sunday-Thursday, March 24-28, 2019) This Congress will be organized for the first time in Africa. The
Congress will be organized in collaboration with the IBN ZOHR University of Agadir, the National
Center for Control of Desert Locust and the Orthopterists’ Society which has 500 members from 60
countries in partnership with several national and international institutions. The congress covers the
different aspects related to orthopterology: Biology, ecology, taxonomy, physiology, endocrinology,
cytogenetics. It will be held in Agadir, Morocco. More information.
A Climate for Change: Engineering Sustainability ‘19 Call for Abstracts
(Sunday-Tuesday, April 7-9, 2019) This conference will be held at the University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA. Seeking papers and posters in the following focus areas: regenerative built
environment; “one water” engineering and science; sustainable mobility; circular economy; engineering
and sustainability learning and engagement; and behavioral science for sustainability. The conference
welcomes submissions from academia, industry, nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and
other interested parties. To qualify for acceptance, please submit a 200 word abstract electronically on
or before October 31, 2018. The Conference Organizing Committee will inform all submitting authors
whether their papers have been accepted for presentation by November 30, 2018. More information.
Eleventh International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses
(Tuesday-Wednesday, April 16-17, 2019) Each year, the International Conference on Climate Change:
Impacts & Responses draws a diverse group of participants from all over the world. Our Program
Development team draws on this diversity to craft a rich and distinctive conference experience. The
conference will be held at the Pryzbyla Center, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
More information.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW!
Physicist joins ASU LightWorks to help solarize society
Ivan Ermanoski slips his credit card from his wallet and places it on the table in front of him. The card
displays his name, the requisite 16-digit number and an eye-catching scarlet pyramid-patterned
background, that of a nano-sized piece of iridium after it was exposed to oxygen. Ermanoski, a
physicist, captured the image using a scanning tunneling microscope. Read more.
NEW!
Hunting for hydrogen — a moonshot
Researchers are on the lookout for hydrogen, a key component of water, thought to reside in the
moon’s ever-dark craters. Craig Hardgrove tells us how the first self-propelled, shoebox-sized
spacecraft could reveal the whereabouts of water on the moon, and what that means to Earthlings. The
Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration assistant professor explains why small
spacecraft allow for bigger experimental risk, and how when it comes to these tiny travelers, less can
mean more. Read more.
NEW!
ASU is top performer in 2018 campus sustainability ratings
Arizona State University continues to make progress in sustainability ratings. ASU was recognized as
No. 5 overall by the Sierra Magazine Cool Schools report and a top performer in the 2018 Sustainable
Campus Index, achieving a No. 7 overall rating. Read more.
NEW!
Valley of the heat?
Not only is Phoenix situated in the Southwest desert — the hottest region in the United States — it also
happens to be the hottest major city in the country, and among the hottest in the world. More than 300
days of sun and thousands of square miles of concrete, asphalt and glass combine to make Greater
Phoenix a living laboratory for the urban heat phenomenon and its associated ills. And it’s only getting
hotter. Read more.
NEW!
A new angle on cancer
Sun Tzu, the general of ancient China, wrote in his enduring military treatise “The Art of War” of the
importance of knowing one’s enemy. The idea resonates strongly with Athena Aktipis, a scholar of
many titles at Arizona State University who studies cooperation among living things. While Sun Tzu’s
enemies were on the battlefield, Aktipis’ are in the body. Read more.
ASU Arboretum Campus Harvest Date Palms
We welcome everyone to come help with the date harvest, students, faculty, staff and the community.
The Polytechnic campus DATE HARVEST starts September 22 and you can sign up now! Coming up
in October on the Tempe campus date sales: Help sell fresh campus grown dates! ASU students need
to sign up through Changemaker Central to accumulate hours toward the Presidential Service Award at
https://asu.volunteer match.org.
2018 Arizona Businesses Advancing Sustainability Student Grant Offering
Arizona Businesses Advancing Sustainability (AzBAS) is a non-profit organization focused on
sustainable business in Arizona. Our mission involves the funding and support of research activities in
Arizona. A key part of fulfilling this mission is our annual grant program for Arizona students. This grant
program offers a $1,000.00 grant for select Arizona students with research projects related to
sustainability. These funds are paid directly to the student and are intended to be used directly for the
research project, or for educational expenses (tuition, books, supplies, academic fees, etc.). Awarded
projects may span a variety of subjects and we highly encourage students to apply should they feel
their project falls within the scope of sustainability. Should there be any questions regarding the award
criteria or application process, please contact the administrator: Daniel J. Osterman, LEED AP BD+C,
Vice President, AzBAS, C/o Sundt Construction, Inc., 2015 W. River Rd., Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85704
djosterman@sundt.com (520) 750-4643. Application closes September 28, 2018. To learn more about
AzBAS and membership opportunities, please visit www.azbas.org.
2018 Arizona Recycling Coalition Awards: Nominations now being accepted
Do you know a company, individual, or organization that demonstrates high levels of dedication,
professional leadership, and successful implementation in waste reduction through reduce, reuse, and
recycling activities? Recognize them with a nomination for a 2018 AzRC Award! Award Categories
Include: Advocate (individual); Recycling educator (individual); Small school (Primary through high
school); Large school (Community College, University); Large municipality (Population >500,000);
Small municipality/town (Population <500,000); Large business (>100 employees); Small business
(<100 employees); Nonprofit; and Special recognition (individual or group that doesn't fit into above
categories). How To Apply: It's simple! Send an email to Info@ArizonaRecyclingCoalition.org by
September 25th with the following information: Award category; Nominee name, contact information,
phone and email; Reason for nomination- provide a one- to two-page typed summary describing the
accomplishments and justification for consideration. Please note: while AZRC membership is not
necessary to receive an award, non-members must be nominated by an AZRC member in good
standing. Nominations must be submitted electronically by September 25 to:
Info@ArizonaRecyclingCoalition.org.
EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge
EPA is pleased to announce the 7th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure
design competition open to colleges and universities across the country. The challenge seeks to
engage with undergraduate and graduate students to foster a dialogue about stormwater management
and showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices.
Pollution associated with urban stormwater runoff is a problem that is growing in magnitude. The
Campus RainWorks Challenge invites the current generation of scholars to lend their creativity and
knowledge to the green infrastructure design process and become part of the solution to stormwater
pollution. Registration: September 1 - 30, 2018; Deadline for Entries: December 14, 2018; Winners
Announced: Spring 2019. Do you have what it takes to win? Step up to the challenge. Visit
https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks for more information or contact RainWorks@epa.gov.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
August 2018 drought summary is online.
NEW!
September Southwest Climate Outlook
The September 2018 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: August 2018 - Monsoon Midpoint Review ‘Expectations-and-Potential vs. Reality’ Edition
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Institute Job Openings
NEW!
Administrative Specialist
Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External
job opportunities, and search for 45651BR. Application deadline is September 28, 2018.
Research Specialist, Central–Arizona Long-term Ecological Research Project
Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External
job opportunities, and search for 45464BR. Application deadline is September 24, 2018.
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Other Jobs
Ecosystem Services Analyst, The Freshwater Trust, Sacramento, CA
Application deadline September 23, 2018. More information.
Climate Programs Data Manager, Second Nature, Boston, MA
Application deadline September 24, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Policy Analyst, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline September 24, 2018. More information.
Senior Planner, City of Chandler, Chandler, AZ
Application deadline September 25, 2018. More information.
City of Mesa Liaison - Priority Co-Lead (volunteer position), Arizona Sustainability
Alliance
Application deadline September 28, 2018. More information.
Research and Evaluation Assistant, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center,
University of Maryland College Park, Annapolis, MD
Application deadline September 28, 2018. More information.
Climate Change Analyst, US Agency for International Development, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline September 29, 2018. More information.
Sustainability Development Officer, Department of Economic and Social Affairs,
United Nations, New York, NY
Application deadline September 30, 2018. More information.
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, School of
Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Application deadline October 1, 2018. More information.
Assistant Professor of Water Resources, Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand
Valley State University, Muskegon, MI
Review of applications begins October 1, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Columbia River Basin Groundwater Project Manager, Spokane County, Spokane, WA
Application deadline September 30, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Hydrologist, Water Resources Department, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Parker, AZ
Application deadline October 1, 2018. More information.
Tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Climate Change, Institute at
Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University, Providence, RI
Application deadline October 1, 2018. More information.
Water Policy Outreach Coordinator, Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Seattle,
WA
Application deadline October 1, 2018. More information.
Mississippi River Network Policy Manager, Mississippi River Network, Chicago, IL
Application deadline October 4, 2018. More information.
Faculty Positions (2) in Grassland Ecology at Kansas State University and the Konza
Prairie LTER, Manhattan, KS
Review of applications begins October 5, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Postdoctoral Scholar, Sierra Nevada Research Institute, University of California,
Merced, CA
Application deadline October 10, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Water Resources Director, Water Resources Department, Colorado River Indian
Tribes, Parker, AZ
Application deadline October 13, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Academic Coordinator II, Climate Stewards Initiative, Agriculture and Natural
Resources, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Application deadline October 15, 2018. More information.
Groundwater Hydrologist, Geohydrology Section, Kansas Geological Survey,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Application deadline October 15, 2018. More information.
Associate/Full Professor, Conservation Biology, School of Public and Environmental
Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Application deadline November 1, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Assistant Professor of Environmental Hydrology, Department of Earth and Climate
Science, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Application deadline November 1, 2018. More information.
Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Application deadline November 1, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Assistant Professor, Water Resources Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
NE
Application deadline November 15, 2018. More information.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Economics, Department of Agricultural and
Resource Economics, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
Next review date November 17, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Assistant Professor, Hydogeologist/Groundwater Modeler, Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Application review begins November 23, 2018. More information.
NEW!
Assistant Professor, Hydrogeoscientists, Department of Geology and Geography,
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Application deadline December 3, 2018. More information.
Hydrologist, Air Force Personnel Center, Kelly or Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Application deadline December 11, 2018. More information.
Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Management, Undergraduate School, University of
Maryland University College, Killeen, TX
More information.
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX
More information.
Biologist, Logan Simpson, Tempe, AZ
More information.
Conservation International Internships
Intern, RAP (rapid assessment program). More information.
Empire Innovation Professor, Institute on Research and Education in Energy,
Environment and Water, University of Buffalo, The State University of New York,
North Campus
More information.
Environmental Operations Manager - Leisure, Aramark, Fresno, CA
More information.
Housing Development Manager, Housing Authority of Maricopa County, Peoria, AZ
More information.
Housing Programs Assistant (INTERN), Housing Authority of Maricopa County,
Peoria, AZ
More information.
Natural Resources Technician, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, Sparks, NV
More information.
Planning Director, Northern Arizona Council of Governments, Flagstaff, AZ
More information.
Program Coordinator II (Sustainable Communities), Institute for Local Governments,
Sacramento, CA
Job announcement and more information.
Program Manager, Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Senior Director, Science of Natural Climate Solutions, Conservation International,
Arlington, VA
More information.
NEW!
Several positions available at Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management,
Water Infrastructure Division, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
(WIFIA) Branch, Washington, D.C.
More information.
Sustainability Specialist, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul, MN
More information.
NEW!
WordPress Designer, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
This is a volunteer position. More information.
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