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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. School of Sustainability Alumni - Community Garden Maintenance & Harvest
2. Bike to Work Day
3. Sustainability After School: Career Webinar: What's Hot (and NOT) in the Sustainability Jobs Market
4. BA/BS Barrett Honors Defense: Alex Baker and Jessica O'Malley
5. BA/BS Barrett Honors Defense: Daniella Simari
6. Global Futures Special Session: A Conversation with NSF Assistant Director, William Easterling
7. Global Futures Special Seminar: Convergence Science, Big Ideas and Emerging Research
Opportunities in the Geosciences at NSF
8. Free Film Screening: Right to Harm
9. DCDC Water/Climate Briefing: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Behaviors for Climate and Water
Sustainability
10. Project Cities Spring 2019 Student Showcase
11. Sustainability Series: Innovation + Circular Fashion Business Solutions Workshop
12. AZ ECO Fashion Week: Panel Discussion
13. Sustainability Storytelling: Short Documentaries from Peter Byck's Class: 12th Edition
14. AZ Eco Fashion Week: Fair Trade Student Fashion Show
Other Events - On Campus
15. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Direct Numerical Simulations of Drag Reduction
by Passive Flow Control
16. Chemical Engineering Seminar: Connecting Protein Structure, Function, and Interfacial Dynamics
with Single-Molecule Methods
17. Development Reimagined Talk Series: Development Reimagined - Framing the Future of
Development
18. Sustainability Certified Event Planner Training – Tempe
19. Doing more with Google Earth
20. Town Hall with U.S. Representative Greg Stanton
21. ASU Transportation Seminar: C. Y. David Yang
22. Materials Science and Engineering Seminar: Materials in Energy: From Nano to Macro
23. Biodesign Institute: A Stinging Tale: Arizona Scorpion Reveals an Ancient Lineage of
Polyomaviruses Link
Other Events - Off Campus
24. Conscious Capitalism 2019 Annual Conference
25. Local First Arizona: Food & Farm Forum
26. GreenBiz Webcast: Circular Economy: The State of the Market
News and Announcements
27. Sustainability alumna discusses Audubon Arizona report about economic importance of waterways
28. Sustainability Scientist named Ecological Society of America 2019 Fellow
29. School of Sustainability alumna wins award from ASU's Graduate College
30. AT&T dives deep into climate data
31. Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid
32. Apply now for the International Summer School 2019 "Sustainable Entrepreneurship - Theory and
Practice" at the TUM School of Management in Munich/Germany
33. Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
Institute Jobs
34. Project Manager, Biodiversity in Business, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
Other Jobs
35. Research Assistant/Associate, Environmental Safety Program, Henry L. Stimson Center,
Washington, D.C.
36. Natural Resource Specialist, National Park Service, Denver, CO
37. Research Coordinator, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, University of
Wisconsin, Superior, WI
38. Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S. Department of Energy and Environment, Washington,
D.C.
39. Program Specialist, Green Infrastructure, Anacostia Watershed Society, Bladensburg, MD
40. Knowledge Exchange Database Project Manager, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, Arizona
State University, Tempe, AZ
41. Student Directors, Island Press Board of Directors, Island Press, Washington, D.C.
42. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Studying Climate Change Science and Impacts,
Washington, D.C.
43. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Law Policy and Engineering, Department of Architectural
Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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EVENTS
Institute Events
NEW!
School of Sustainability Alumni - Community Garden Maintenance & Harvest
(Saturday, April 13, 2019) 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
Alumni Monthly Community Garden Harvest Day! From 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Escalante Community
Garden, 2150 E Orange St, Tempe. More information and registration.
NEW!
Bike to Work Day
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) Join ASU’s sustainability community for Bike to Work Day. Did you know
that ASU's Tempe campus has more than 13,500 bicyclists on peak days? Join us and reduce your
carbon footprint as ASU celebrates Earth Month. From 6:30-8:30 a.m. at the Daily Jam, 310 S Mill Ave,
Tempe. More information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability After School: Career Webinar: What's Hot (and NOT) in the
Sustainability Jobs Market
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) This workshop will help you develop a strong understanding of the evolving
sustainability jobs markets globally, led by recruiter and career coach, Shannon Houde who runs Walk
of Life Consulting, the leading talent and career advisory service in the impact, sustainability, CR and
international development sectors. From 12:00-1:00 p.m. This workshop has hit capacity and is now
closed. All inquiries regarding attendance should be sent to Marsha.Gonzaga@asu.edu. More
information.
NEW!
BA/BS Barrett Honors Defense: Alex Baker and Jessica O’Malley
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) Alex Baker and Jessica O'Malley will present their thesis Impact and
Feasibility Pedestrianization Proposals of Mill Ave and the Downtown Tempe Area. Faculty, students
and the general public are invited. From 2:00-3:30 p.m. in room 401, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
BA/BS Barrett Honors Defense: Daniella Simari
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) Daniella Simari will defend her creative project Fair Trade: History, Ethics
and Impact. Faculty, students and the general public are invited. From 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 102,
Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
Global Futures Special Session: A Conversation with NSF Assistant Director, William
Easterling
(Thursday, April 18, 2019) This special event provides an important opportunity for early career faculty,
postdocs, and PhD candidates to learn more about the National Science Foundation (NSF). Hear
directly from NSF Assistant Director William Easterling (Directorate of Geosciences, GEO) about
upcoming opportunities and how your research proposal ideas fit into NSF initiatives. Note that
NSF-GEO supports basic research that advances the frontiers of knowledge and drives technological
innovation while improving our understanding of the many processes that affect the Earth System.
From 9:00-10:00 a.m. in room 240, ISTB 4, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information
and registration.
NEW!
Global Futures Special Seminar: Convergence Science, Big Ideas and Emerging
Research Opportunities in the Geosciences at NSF
(Thursday, April 18, 2019) William Easterling, Assistant Director of Geosciences, National Science
Foundation will describe how NSF, together with the National Institutes of Health, are the primary US
federal agencies promoting fundamental, curiosity-driven research. There will be two identical sessions
for this event. Choose the one more convenient to you. More information and registration for 2:15-3:15
p.m. here and for 3:15-4:15 p.m. here. Both sessions will be held in room 105, Biodesign Institute,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
NEW!
Free Film Screening: Right to Harm
(Tuesday, April 23, 2019) From the filmmakers of SUSTAINABLE, the new documentary RIGHT TO
HARM tells the riveting stories of five rural communities, exposing the devastating public health
impacts that factory farming has on many disadvantaged citizens across the United States. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1140 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ
85281. More information and registration.
NEW!
DCDC Water/Climate Briefing: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Behaviors for Climate and
Water Sustainability
(Wednesday, April 24, 2019) Understanding public perceptions and attitudes toward issues such as
climate change, water management, drought response, flood mitigation, and heat response is critical to
explain and predict individual and collective behaviors. Social science knowledge about attitudes,
perceptions, and behaviors is also necessary to inform successful interventions, policies, and solutions
for sustainability. During this briefing, an interdisciplinary panel of faculty, research professionals, and
graduate students will discuss current research on attitudes and perceptions and implications for public
policy. From 12:00-1:30 p.m. in room 175, Brickyard Orchid House, Decision Center for a Desert City,
21 E 6th St, Ste 126B, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Project Cities Spring 2019 Student Showcase
(Wednesday, April 24, 2019) ASU students and faculty, as well as staff and leadership from the cities
of Glendale and Apache Junction, are invited to join us for the Project Cities 2019 Spring Semester
Showcase! Students from five classes across the university will present research findings, and
recommendations on three designated city projects. From 1:00-4:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: Innovation + Circular Fashion Business Solutions Workshop
(Wednesday, April 24, 2019) In this workshop, the Resource Innovation and Solutions Network (RISN)
Incubator team will discuss the incubator and the work it does to support the transition toward a circular
economy here in the Phoenix metro area as well as innovation and entrepreneurship efforts within the
realm of fashion + sustainability. From 2:00-4:00 p.m. at FABRIC Tempe, 132 E. 6th St, Tempe. More
information and registration.
NEW!
AZ ECO Fashion Week: Panel Discussion
(Wednesday, April 24, 2019) Join us for an expert panel discussion on sustainability issues and
solutions in the fashion and textile related industries. This event is organized by Arizona Apparel
Foundation, LabelHorde, AZ Fashion Source and Arizona State University's Julie Ann Wrigley Global
Institute of Sustainability. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FABRIC Tempe, 132 E. 6th St, Tempe. More
information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Storytelling: Short Documentaries from Peter Byck’s Class: 12th
Edition
(Friday, April 26, 2019) Join us for the annual screening of three 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. There will be
two showings – one at Tempe campus from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in room 401, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration for Tempe campus. The other showing is
from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in room 252, Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication,
Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. More information and registration for Downtown
Phoenix campus.
NEW!
AZ Eco Fashion Week: Fair Trade Student Fashion Show
(Friday, April 26, 2019) The ASU Sun Devil's for Fair Trade Student Organization presents a Fair Trade
Fashion Show! From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FABRIC Tempe, 132 E. 6th St, Tempe. More information and
registration.
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Other Events
On Campus
NEW!
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Direct Numerical Simulations of
Drag Reduction by Passive Flow Control
(Friday, April 12, 2019) Kyle Squires, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University will
present Direct Numerical Simulations of Drag Reduction by Passive Flow Control at 10:45 a.m. in room
151, H-wing, Bateman Physical Sciences Center, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. Contact
Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for more information.
Citizen Science Day 2019
(Saturday, April 13, 2019) While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the seventh-largest killer in
the world, citizens around the world will attempt to get closer to one on Citizen Science Day.
It is estimated that just two hours of participation by each person on Saturday will accelerate
Alzheimer’s research being carried out at Cornell University by one year. Those wanting to participate
can do so from any of these four ASU campus locations from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: room 324,
Student Pavilion, Tempe campus; room 154, Academic Center, Polytechnic campus; room 131, Sands
Classroom Building, West campus; and room L-1-35, Post Office, Downtown Phoenix campus. More
information.
NEW!
Chemical Engineering Seminar: Connecting Protein Structure, Function, and
Interfacial Dynamics with Single-Molecule Methods
(Monday, April 15, 2019) Joel Kaar, University of Colorado, Boulder will present Connecting Protein
Structure, Function, and Interfacial Dynamics with Single-Molecule Methods at 10:45 a.m. in room 105
(auditorium), Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. Contact
Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for more information.
NEW!
Development Reimagined Talk Series: Development Reimagined - Framing the Future
of Development
(Monday, April 15, 2019) The Development Reimagined series has engaged with the potential for new
approaches to decolonize development strategies, policies, and practices. The culminating panel
“Framing the Future of Development” builds on those ideas and explores opportunities for future
innovations in development. The panel brings together a diverse group of experts in social innovation,
education, sustainability, and public health to discuss the opportunities for a more just and equitable
approach to development—one that is fluid, decentralized, and agile. The talk will include a discussion
of the historical frameworks of colonialism and globalism, and the challenges of sustainable
development, and future practices that can enhance inclusivity in the field. Sponsored by the School for
the Future of novation in Society. From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 230 (Pima), Memorial Union, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. Registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Certified Event Planner Training – Tempe
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) Become a Sustainability Certified Event Planner and help Arizona State
University meet its university-wide sustainability goals. Join Aramark, MECA, University Sustainability
Practices and Zero Waste to learn how to become more ecologically and socially conscious in your
event planning. From 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in room 228 (Cochise), Memorial Union, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Lunch and Learn Series: Fake or Real News and Technology
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) Join ASU Staff Council and Penny Dollin from Polytechnic School's graphic
information technology programs to learn how to vet news sources to know the real side of the story.
From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 120, Computing Commons, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
More information.
NEW!
Doing more with Google Earth
(Tuesday, April 16, 2019) Many people use Google Earth but only scratch the surface of its potential.
In this workshop, we'll dig deeper to start doing more with it. Join the ASU Library Map and Geospatial
Hub and the ASU School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning for this two-hour workshop on
Google Earth. From 3:00-5:00 p.m. in room 5505, Coor Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
More information and registration.
Biodesign Institute: The Evolutionary Origin of Cell Biology’s Scaling Laws
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) Michael Lynch, Arizona State University, will present The Evolutionary
Origin of Cell Biology’s Scaling Laws from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
Morrison School of Agribusiness Seminar: The Impact of Fuel Price Volatility on Fruit
and Vegetable Prices in the U.S.
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) Richard Volpe, California Polytechnic, will present The Impact of Fuel
Price Volatility on Fruit and Vegetable Prices in the U.S. from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 149,
Agribusiness Center, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus. For more information contact
Lauren.Chenarides@asu.edu.
NEW!
Town Hall with U.S. Representative Greg Stanton
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) NextGen Arizona, a youth vote organization, is hosting our new members
of Congress on Tempe campus. Congressman Stanton will be answering questions submitted by
students. The event is from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Basha Family Library, Old Main, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Carbon Free Day
(Wednesday, April 17, 2019) On Carbon Free Day take action and make a sustainable pledge to
reduce your carbon footprint in the community. Pledge now.
NEW!
ASU Transportation Seminar: C. Y. David Yang
(Thursday, April 18, 2019) The guest presenter is C. Y. David Yang, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 559, College Avenue Commons, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information.
NEW!
Materials Science and Engineering Seminar: Materials in Energy: From Nano to
Macro
(Friday, April 19, 2019) Ju Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present Materials in Energy:
From Nano to Macro at 10:45 a.m. in room 201, Bulldog Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. Contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for more information.
NEW!
Biodesign Institute: A Stinging Tale: Arizona Scorpion Reveals an Ancient Lineage of
Polyomaviruses Link
(Friday, April 19, 2019) Kara Schmidlin, Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics
will present A Stinging Tale: Arizona Scorpion Reveals an Ancient Lineage of Polyomaviruses Link
from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the auditorium (105), Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information.
Green Devil Network: Pitchfork Pantries
(Thursday, April 25, 2019) Attend this workshop hosted by Arizona State University Sustainable
Practices and Zero Waste to learn about the student-led initiative Pitchfork Pantries. The initiative
helps reduce food insecurity at ASU. From 4:00-5:15 p.m. at Engrained, 1st Fl, Beus Center for Law
and Society, Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. More information and RSVP.
CSPO 20th Anniversary Conference: Rightful Place of Science-2
(Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, 2019) This spring, two hundred people will come together in what used to
be a desert to help chart the future of society and technology. If you enjoy jargon-filled talks and
illegible PowerPoint slides, this is not the conference for you. But if you want to participate in a festival
of brave ideas, challenging performances, weird technology, mesmerizing music and more, then join
us. To be held at the Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E. 5th St, Tempe. More information and registration.
2019 AEESP Research and Education Conference
(Tuesday-Thursday, May 14-16, 2019) Arizona State University is hosting the 2019 Association of
Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference.
The conference theme is "Environmental Engineers & Scientists see Cities in 4-D" and emphasizes the
dimensions of the built environment, the natural environment, human health, and cyberspace.
Traditionally, the major focus of environmental engineering and science has been on the dimensions
and interactions of the natural environment and the built environment. The dimensions of the natural
environment and built environment will continue to be important; however, these more traditional
approaches will be balanced and integrated with new dimensions of increasing interest and
importance, specifically human health and cyberspace. This is illustrated by active research on the
interactions of the natural environment and the built environment on the human microbiome, building
microbiomes, and other "biomes," and rapid advances in electronics and computer science that allow
for distributed sensor networks for real-time contaminant monitoring, big data analytics, and the
potential for autonomous treatment systems. "Environmental Engineers & Scientists see Cities in 4-D"
also provides a coherent theme for integrating research and education. In addition to the research
topics that fall under the theme, environmental engineering and environmental science programs need
a venue to share advances in education research and curriculum development. Technical session
tracks will be organized based on the "Cities in 4-D" conference theme and environmental engineering
and environmental science education. The conference website has additional details including a link for
abstract submission. Please send inquiries to Conference Chair, Treavor Boyer, thboyer@asu.edu.
Off Campus
The Student Conference for Corporate Responsibility
(Saturday-Sunday, April 13-14, 2019) This conference will convene undergraduate and graduate
students and faculty involved in running student-managed funds across the country, with the goal of
broadening students' understanding of both sustainable finance and shareholder engagement. The first
day will be full of presentations from expert speakers delivering content and seeding small group
dialogue, followed by a second day dedicated to action planning, with a focus on peer learning and
coalition building. The event is free for students and faculty that attend both days, and travel financial
aid is available. To be held at Yale University, New Haven, CT. 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.
Earth Day Phoenix
(Monday, April 22, 2019) Join us at the 10th Annual Earth Day in Phoenix. Green exhibitors, a Green
Living Simple Solutions Summit, food trucks and more! Enjoy your lunch on Earth Day and learn more
about the green organizations and businesses that are working to make a difference in Phoenix. From
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix. To sign up, visit EarthDayPhoenix.org.
NEW!
Conscious Capitalism 2019 Annual Conference
(Tuesday-Thursday, April 23-25, 2019) The 2019 Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference is where
business leaders go to dive deeper into their personal story, explore their why, and join together with
hundreds of Conscious Capitalists from around the world to learn from each other’s experiences, best
practices, and win-win-win solutions to uncover the how of Conscious Capitalism. Over the course of
three days, community members will experience an event curated especially for Conscious Capitalists
seeking to deepen their business practices and take their leadership to the next level. Be prepared for
an experiential event designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey as a business leader. To
be held at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix. More information.
4th Open Science Meeting 2019: Transforming Land Systems for People and Nature
(Wednesday-Friday, April 24-26, 2019) The meeting will be held in Bern, Switzerland and will focus on
topics and themes that aim to advance our understanding of how land systems can form the basis for
sustainability transformations. This conference represents a unique opportunity to build and enhance
scientific capacity and enable transformations to a sustainable future by identifying core questions,
synthesizing research, and setting future agendas. Conference attendees will strive to develop
connections between researchers and stakeholders from civil society, government, and the private
sector, and to bridge science and decision-making for sustainable management and governance of
land use worldwide. More information and registration.
NEW!
Local First Arizona: Food & Farm Forum
(Tuesday-Wednesday, April 30-May 1, 2019) The Forum is a 2-day conference for farmers, food
entrepreneurs, and local food advocates, programmed to change the way our desert state feeds itself.
It will be a great opportunity for students to learn more about food and farming in Arizona and gain new
ideas for their work at ASU and after graduation. Student tickets are only $20 and we have
scholarships and volunteer opportunities available. It will be held at The Farm at Agritopia, 3000 E Ray
Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296. For more information and registration.
NEW!
GreenBiz Webcast: Circular Economy: The State of the Market
(Wednesday, May 1, 2019) In this one-hour webcast, join Lauren Phipps, GreenBiz Group's Circular
Economy Director & Senior Analyst, and a lineup of influential corporate and nonprofit leaders, for a
conversation about the key trends and metrics in the circular economy, and to answer your questions.
From 1:00-2:00 ET (10:00-11:00 AZ). More information and registration.
National Watershed and Stormwater Conference 2019: Building Resiliency in our
Watersheds in an Era of Uncertainty
(Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 2, 2019) For the past three years, this annual conference has served
as an important forum for watershed and stormwater professionals to learn about innovative restoration
approaches from experts, build partnerships and share best practices. This year the Center for
Watershed Protection is excited to host the conference in historic Charleston, South Carolina — a new
coastal location for the conference that is sure to attract a diverse set of attendees from the region as
well as participants from across the country. Over the two-and-a-half-day conference, participants can
network with water resource managers, practitioners, researchers and regulators from all over the
United States. More information and registration.
GreenBiz: Circularity 2019
(Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, 2019) The world is facing stark limits in providing enough food, water
and goods for 8.5 billion people by 2030, and companies are under increased pressure to reduce
waste - including plastics and excess packaging - and to create innovative products and services that
use more renewable feedstocks. To address these challenges, circularity has emerged as a business
strategy for designing and manufacturing products and materials that have continuous and infinite
life-cycles, or which can be returned safely to the soil. Circularity 19 is a three-day conference held in
Minneapolis, MN that will bring together more than 500 thought leaders and practitioners to define and
accelerate the circular economy. Through inspirational plenaries, interactive breakouts, hands-on
design charrettes, networking opportunities and a solutions-focused expo, Circularity 19 will inspire,
inform and empower participants to make the shift to a circular economy. More information.
World Forum on Climate Justice
(Wednesday-Friday, June 19-21, 2019) This inaugural World Forum on Climate Justice will bring
together leading civil society groups, academics, business representatives, members of the public, and
policymakers to foster new thinking and explore pressing topics in climate justice advocacy, research,
policy and practice as we adapt to reach the 1.5°C goal. The conference will take place at Glasgow
Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. More information and registration.
ICED 2019: Strengthening Social Development to Achieve The Sustainable
Development Goals
(Tuesday-Friday, July 16-19, 2019) The International Consortium for Social Development’s 21st
Biennial International Conference, which first began in 1980, will be held at Universities Gadjah Mada,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The International Conference will be themed Strengthening Social
Development to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This conference is open to
various disciplines, practitioners, academics and students to accelerate the impact of the 17 SDGs and
169 targets at the national and global level. Inherent in the ICED’s spirit, the SDGs aspire to end
poverty and create economic, social and environmental sustainability. More information and
registration.
SISE 2019: Implementation
(Thursday, July 18-Tuesday, July 30, 2019) The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE)
is a two-week "boot camp" for future decision makers eager to join the sustainability and energy
revolution happening around the globe. Held annually since 2011, the program boasts over 400 alumni.
During weekdays, SISE'ers participate in high-level talks, visit energy and sustainability sites, and
network. During evenings and weekends, they work collaboratively on a research project and enjoy
exploring Chicago. This year’s theme, Implementation, moves beyond the “what” to the “how.” Building
on the research of previous years, 2019 SISE Fellows will engage with Chicago communities and
collaborators to develop critical strategies to help local neighborhoods realize their vision for their
future. They will engage with theory and case studies, and then move to the streets and homes of our
Chicago neighbors and communities where real change is made at the ground level. Senior-level
undergraduates (as of the fall of 2018), graduate students, recent graduates, and professionals
working in the fields of sustainability and energy are eligible to apply. Applications due May 30, 2019.
For more information.
Forming the Future: An Interdisciplinary Conference
(Monday-Tuesday, September 2-3, 2019) Thinking about the future often focuses on its ‘content’: what
might happen. Similarly, thinking about ‘future studies’ often concentrates on its goals, concepts and
methods. But what about the forms in which the future comes couched? How does the medium in
which the future is presented – its genres, structures, conventions – shape or influence what the future
might include? What forms do representations of the future currently take in different disciplines and
fields of practice – from fiction to non-fiction, the visual to the textual, science to politics – and to what
effect? Can we make our representations of the future more efficacious, with a view to the current
world situation? And what might different fields learn from each other, or how might they combine, in
order to do this? The conference will be held at the University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK. Call for
papers is open until May 1, 2019. More information.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW!
Sustainability alumna discusses Audubon Arizona report about economic importance
of waterways
School of Sustainability alumna Haley Paul, who now works as a policy manager for Audubon Arizona,
talked on Arizona PBS about the organization’s new report detailing the value of waterways to
Arizona's economy. According to the report, water-based recreational activities in Arizona bring $13.5
billion to the economy and create 114,000 jobs. Read more.
NEW!
Sustainability Scientist named Ecological Society of America 2019 Fellow
Senior Sustainability Scientist Jianguo Wu, a professor at Arizona State University in the School of
Sustainability and School of Life Sciences, was elected an Ecological Society of America (ESA) 2019
Fellow. According to ESA’s announcement, Wu’s most notable work is in “landscape ecology, urban
ecology, and sustainability science, particularly in the areas of hierarchical patch dynamics, spatial
scaling, habitat fragmentation and biodiversity, ecological impacts of urbanization, and landscape
sustainability.” Read more.
NEW!
School of Sustainability alumna wins award from ASU's Graduate College
Ashley Quay, who graduated from the School of Sustainability's Executive Master of Sustainability
Leadership program in January 2019, was one of two winners of the Knowledge Impact Mobilization
Awards presented by the Graduate College at Arizona State University. These awards recognize
graduate students who are translating research into real-world impact. Read more.
NEW!
AT&T dives deep into climate data (from GreenBiz.com)
Did you know that AT&T has more than 30 full-time staffers in the United States and the United
Kingdom alone — in charge of a fleet of close to 300 self-contained trailers — that can be deployed to
respond to man-made and "naturally caused" disasters? Read more.
NEW!
Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid
Arizona State University researchers are set to receive a $3.6 million award from the U.S. Department
of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office to advance solar energy’s role in strengthening reliability
and resiliency of the nation’s electricity grid. The research project, which is funded by the Advanced
Systems Integration for Solar Technologies (ASSIST) program, will focus on building enhanced grid
models and control technologies for increasing the amount of renewable power operating in the
distribution system. Read more.
April is Water Awareness Month
Water Awareness Month is not only dedicated to promoting Arizona’s success in managing its water
resources, it also is intended to encourage Arizonans to be conscious of every precious drop. After all,
water is life to us all. Visit their site to learn about Water Awareness Month, tips and resources, and
events. More information.
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Apply now for the International Summer School 2019 "Sustainable Entrepreneurship -
Theory and Practice" at the TUM School of Management in Munich/Germany (July
15-26, 2019)
Tackle grand societal challenges and become a changemaker. Apply now and join us to the
International Summer School at the TUM School of Management. The motto of this year is: "Inform -
Inspire - Interact!" These three pillars will combine to give participants the practical and theoretical
knowledge of sustainable entrepreneurship needed to turn them into changemakers ready to found an
ecologically, socially, and economically successful business. Get further information and apply with
your CV and a short letter of motivation at: https://www.wi.tum.de/summerschool/. Application deadline
May 10, 2019; recommended by April 30, 2019.
Electricity Industry Technology and Practices Innovation Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity (OE) Electricity Industry Technology and
Practices Innovation Challenge (EITPIC) aims to further technology advancement and utilization by
identifying opportunities to utilize technology that will creatively transform current electric utility industry
practice(s). The EITPIC Prize Competition will focus on developing technologies and/or solutions that
can improve grid operations by addressing vulnerabilities; countering emergent threats; mitigating fuel
delivery infrastructure interdependencies; enhancing grid reliability; or achieving greater system
resilience. Participants must register by April 26, 2019 and submission deadline is April 30, 2019. For
more details on the competition.
New Fall 2019 Online Graduate Course: Arts, Culture and Communities: Principles of
Creative Placemaking (HDA/CRD 598; iCourse # 92977)
This course focuses on the roles of arts, culture and design in more effective comprehensive
community planning and development, especially in low-income and historically marginalized
communities. Through an examination of equitable creative placemaking initiatives around the United
States, students will (a) learn about core competencies required for ethical practices, (b) explore the
roles of artists, designers and culture bearers as well as other key players in community planning,
development and related practices, and © investigate a range of issues related to designing, planning,
executing and evaluating initiatives. It is taught by Professor Maria Rosario Jackson and Sarah
Calderon from ArtPlace America. Any questions can be sent to Christina Park.
Special Issue of Sustainability “Collaboration for Sustainability”
Guest Editor Edward Hackett is seeking submissions for this special issue that analyze the
organization and dynamics of sustainability collaborations and that propose new patterns of
collaboration to achieve sustainability goals. For more information of types of papers and submission.
Deadline for submission is October 31, 2019.
Special Issue of Sustainability: "Advancing Urban Sustainability through a Diverse
Social-Ecological System Research Agenda"
Guest Editors Abigail York, Morgan Grove, and Dexter Locke welcome manuscripts that highlight the
great strides in urban social-ecological system research. You can find more details here. Deadline for
submissions is April 30.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Science, Technology and Policy Program
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program
serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers
interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. The EERE STP Program provides an
opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO site office.
EERE STP participants apply the expertise gained from their education and history of conducting
research to new and ongoing EERE initiatives. Applications for the STP program are accepted and
reviewed all year, except for applications to the Solar SunShot Initiative. SunShot applications are
reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year with rolling application deadlines of January 15th
and June 15th. The SunShot application review process takes approximately 3-4 months. More
information and application.
NEW!
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
March 2019 drought summary is online.
March Southwest Climate Outlook
The March 2019 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: March 2019: The Best Winter Since Last Winter Edition
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Institute Job Openings
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
More information.
NEW!
Project Manager, Biodiversity in Business, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External
job opportunities, and search for 50829BR.
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Other Jobs
Program Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Global Practice, World Bank,
Washington, D.C.
Application deadline April 14, 2019. More information.
Iowa Save Our Streams Coordinator, Izaak Walton League of America, Iowa
Application deadline April 15, 2019. More information.
Large Infrastructure Project Aquatic Resources Impact, Wetlands Section, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, TX
Application deadline April 15, 2019. More information.
Water Policy and Economic Specialist, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life
Sciences, Clemson University, Pendleton, SC
Application deadline April 15, 2019. More information.
Conservation Program Manager, Minnesota Land Trust, St. Paul, Duluth or other MN
locations
Application deadline April 17, 2019. More information.
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Research Assistant/Associate, Environmental Safety Program, Henry L. Stimson
Center, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline April 18, 2019. More information.
Battenkill Field Technician, Trout Unlimited, Battenkill Watershed, NY
Application deadline April 19, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Natural Resource Specialist, National Park Service, Denver, CO
Application deadline April 19, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Research Coordinator, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve,
University of Wisconsin, Superior, WI
Application deadline April 19, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S. Department of Energy and Environment,
Washington, D.C.
Application deadline April 20, 2019. More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Groundwater Resources, College of Natural
Resources, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI
Application deadline April 22, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Program Specialist, Green Infrastructure, Anacostia Watershed Society, Bladensburg,
MD
Application deadline April 22, 2019. More information.
University of Arizona Sky School Instructor Positions, 2019-2020
Application deadline April 22, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Knowledge Exchange Database Project Manager, Knowledge Exchange for
Resilience, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Application deadline April 24, 2019. More information.
Sustainability Coordinator, City of Middleton, Middleton, WI
Application deadline April 26, 2019. More information.
Postdoctoral Associate, New York State Water Resources Institute, Biological and
Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.
NEW!
Student Directors, Island Press Board of Directors, Island Press, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.
NEW!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Studying Climate Change Science and
Impacts, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.
Associate Professor in Watershed Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British
Columbia
Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO
Application deadline June 30, 2019. More information.
Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Management, Undergraduate School, University of
Maryland University College, Killeen, TX
More information.
Arizona Program Director, Solar United Neighbors, Arizona
More information.
NEW!
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Law Policy and Engineering, Department of
Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
More information.
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX
More information.
Associate Attorney, EarthJustice, Washington, D.C.
More information.
Chubb Associate, Underwriting, Chubb, Chicago, IL
More information.
Director of Field Building, Build Healthy Places Network, San Francisco, CA
More information.
Local Food Specialist, Stern Produce, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Project Analyst/Associate, Apex Analytics, Boulder, CO
More information.
Project Manager, Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT), FishWise,
Santa Cruz, CA
More information.
Social Science Communities Research Support, Environmental Protection Agency, Duluth, MN
More information.
Water, Sanitation, and Environmental Management Specialist, Peace Corps, Panama
More information.
WordPress Designer, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
This is a volunteer position. More information.
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