Sustainability Digest 042619

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 5:00 p.m. 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 on the menu on the right of the page at Subscribe or Unsubscribe. You can also view archives here.

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. Biodiversity Outcomes: Partnership with Planet to give ASU Researchers Global Perspective

2. Sustainability Series: The Whole Community: Emergency Management, Resilience and Sustainability

3. Future of Foods: The Power of Deliciousness

4. PhD Prospectus Defense: Rebecca Shelton

5. School of Sustainability Spring 2019 Convocation

Other Events - On Campus

6. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Nonthermal Plasma Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Energy Applications and Electronic Materials

7. Coffee @ Beyond: Cooperation in the Apocalypse: The Science of Generosity

8. Discovery Series: Small Molecule Control of a Rheostat for Tau Pathology and Clinical-trial Readiness

9. ASU Cooperation & Conflict Symposium 2019

10. Desert Humanities Launch

11. Arizona Forward - Statewide Sustainability Summit: 50 Years Forward

12. Borderlands Volunteer Workshop

Other Events - Off Campus

13. TOMNET Transportation Center Webinar Series: Imputing Attitudes into Travel/Activity Diary Databases: Does Targeted Marketing Information Help?

News and Announcements

14. ASU students gamify sustainability education with Kahoot! quizzes

15. Streamlining the study of nature in cities

16. Using DNA templates to harness the sun's energy

17. Chewing the fat: Understanding how we talk about our bodies

18. ASU professor earns lifetime achievement award for excellence in herpetology

19. To save life on Earth, here's the $100 billion-a-year solution

Institute Jobs

20. Faculty Associate Pool, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University

Other Jobs

21. GIS Data Technician, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

22. Student, Data Research Aide, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

23. Student, Research Aide, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

24. Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

25. Executive Director, Deschutes River Alliance, Portland, OR

26. Water Conservation Specialist I, Town of Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

27. Operations Director, Future of Fish, Seattle, WA

28. Prospect Research Associate, League of Conservation Voters, Washington, D.C.

29. Research Director, Aspen Global Change Institute, Flexible location

30. Postdoctoral Associate, EPSCoR, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

31. Program Manager, Planning and Policy, American Public Transportation Association, Washington, D.C.

32. Winyah Bay Coordinator, American Rivers, Horry/Georgetown Counties, SC

EVENTS

Institute Events

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.

MSUS Defenses

(Friday, April 26, 2019) Kaylin Ayotte, Isabel Burdge, Alessandra “Aly” Stoffo, Tari Wagner, and Shantel Wyke will present their Culminating Experience Projects at 12:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

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Biodiversity Outcomes: Partnership with Planet to give ASU Researchers Global Perspective

(Friday, April 26, 2019) Students, faculty and researchers at ASU will soon have access to an unprecedented stream of daily high-resolution images covering Earth’s entire landmass and coral reefs. ASU has partnered with Planet, a San Francisco-based Earth-imaging company, as their first institutional data partner for higher education. From 2:15 p.m. refreshments; 2:30-4:00 p.m. presentations and demonstrations. More information.

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. 6^th St, Tempe. More information and registration.

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Sustainability Series: The Whole Community: Emergency Management, Resilience and Sustainability

(Tuesday, April 30, 2019) This is the third of three panel-discussions on local emergency management across all phases – preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. This third panel discusses current and best practices for local government to integrate their emergency management, resiliency and sustainable development efforts across the city and in collaboration with the whole community. From 12:00-1:15 p.m. panel discussion; 1:30-3:00 p.m. workshop in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.

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Future of Foods: The Power of Deliciousness

(Tuesday, April 30, 2018) The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems welcomes world-renowned chef and author, Dan Barber, for a discussion about the commodification of taste. How can we recapture deliciousness and use it to drive regenerative agriculture? Dan will describe his latest culinary innovations, and he and Kathleen will identify policy initiatives to support joyful food. Following the presentation and audience Q&A, participants are invited to a reception to carry on informal discussion and enjoy the rooftop views. From 4:00-6:00 p.m. EDT (1:00-3:30 p.m. AZ) in the 8^th Floor Pavilion, ASU Barrett and O’Connor Center, 1800 I St, NW, Washington, D.C. More information and registration.

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PhD Prospectus Defense: Rebecca Shelton

(Friday, May 3, 2019) Rebecca Shelton will defend her prospectus The Meaning and Politics of a 'Just' Transition. Faculty, students and the general public are invited. At 9:3 a.m. in room 323, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

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School of Sustainability Spring 2019 Convocation

(Thursday, May 9, 2019) The spring 2019 convocation ceremony for students graduating from the School of Sustainability will be held at Arizona State University's Gammage Auditorium from 4:30-5:30 p.m. More information.

Other Events

On Campus

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: Nonthermal Plasma Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Energy Applications and Electronic Materials

(Friday, April 26, 2019) Uwe Kortshagen, University of Minnesota, will present Nonthermal Plasma Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Energy Applications and Electronic Materials at 10:45 a.m. in room 151, H-wing, Bateman Physical Sciences Building, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. Contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu for more information.

Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Seminar Series: Host Metabolism: Feeding and Starving Viral Infections

(Friday, April 26, 2019) John Purdy, University of Arizona, will present Host Metabolism: Feeding and Starving Viral Infections from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

Life Sciences Café: A Gut Choice: How the Gut Drives the Choice of Calorie Rich Sugars

(Friday, April 26, 2019) Diego Bohórquez, Duke University will present A Gut Choice: How the Gut Drives the Choice of Calorie Rich Sugars from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in room 202, C-wing, Life Sciences Center, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

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Coffee @ Beyond: Cooperation in the Apocalypse: The Science of Generosity

(Monday, April 29, 2019) Athena Aktipis, Arizona State University, will present Cooperation in the Apocalypse: The Science of Generosity at 3:00 p.m. in room 240, ISTB4, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. For more information contact Katherine Smith.

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Discovery Series: Small Molecule Control of a Rheostat for Tau Pathology and Clinical-trial Readiness

(Tuesday, April 30, 2019) Kenneth S. Kosik, University of California-Santa Barbara, will present Small Molecule Control of a Rheostat for Tau Pathology and Clinical-trial Readiness from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in room B105, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Colloquium: A Changing Planet from a Remote Sensing Perspective

(Tuesday, April 30, 2019) Matthias S. Moeller, Beuth University will present A Changing Planet from a Remote Sensing Perspective from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 5536, Coor Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

Morrison School of Agribusiness Seminar: Applications of Large Data Sets in Agriculture: Examples from Remote Sensing, Agronomics, and Weather

(Wednesday, May 1, 2019) Mitch Roznik, University of Manitoba will present Applications of Large Data Sets in Agriculture: Examples from Remote Sensing, Agronomics, and Weather from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 149 Agribusiness Center, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus. Contact Laura.Chenarides@asu.edu for more information.

Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Seminar Series: Splicing Factor Mutations and Myeloid Malignancies

(Wednesday, May 1, 2019) Shalini Sharma, University of Arizona, will present Splicing Factor Mutations and Myeloid Malignancies from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.

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ASU Cooperation & Conflict Symposium 2019

(Thursday, May 2, 2019) How do we tell what is real and what is not? In ASU’s 2nd Cooperation and Conflict Symposium, researchers from across ASU and around the world will come together to address the question of how we tell fact from fiction, and how the availability of huge amounts of information can both help and hinder our capacity to determine what is real. Distinguishing true information from deceptive information has been a problem since the origins of life, through the evolution of nervous systems and now in the age of social media and rapid information transfer through digital technology. The Cooperation and Conflict Symposium is part of the ASU Interdisciplinary Cooperation Initiative. From 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Psychology Library, room 230, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.

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Desert Humanities Launch

(Thursday, May 2, 2019) We invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Desert Humanities. To live in the desert, to build resilient communities, and to build sustainable futures requires attention to wellbeing, a matter of understanding culture, ideas, and society. Desert Humanities welcomes an array of disciplines and methodologies to help us explore and innovate what it means to dwell in the desert now and into the future. From 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Pitchforks and Corks, North Patio, College Avenue Commons, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.

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. 5^th 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.

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Arizona Forward - Statewide Sustainability Summit: 50 Years Forward

(Thursday, May 16, 2019) Arizona is the 4^th fastest growing state in the nation. As the population continues to increase, it is imperative to build a statewide infrastructure to maintain quality of life. This summit brings together leaders and experts to discuss sustainability strategies, explore opportunities, and identify gaps to move Arizona forward into the next 50 years. From 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Beus Center for Law and Society, 111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. More information and registration.

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Borderlands Volunteer Workshop

(Thursday, May 16, 2019) Learn how you can become involved in a volunteer opportunity on campus. Borderlands distributes fresh produce around southern Arizona at churches, schools and other community organizations. More than 10 million pounds of food is rescued and delivered to agency sites for distribution. From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 236 (Mohave), Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.

Off Campus

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TOMNET Transportation Center Webinar Series: Imputing Attitudes into Travel/Activity Diary Databases: Does Targeted Marketing Information Help?

(Friday, April 26, 2019) Patricia L. Mokhtarian. Georgia Institute of Technology will present Imputing Attitudes into Travel/Activity Diary Databases: Does Targeted Marketing Information Help? At 2:00 p.m. EDT (11:00 a.m. AZ). The webinar will be webcast live and recorded. No registration is required.

To connect, please join the following Zoom Meeting with your full name: https://zoom.us/join

Meeting ID: 661-700-209.

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.

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.

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.

Hydrate Glendale: Hydrate Your Yard

(Wednesday, May 1, 2019) This session is all about Watershed Management Group's 3 "S"s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. These practices will slow the flow of the water, spread it across the areas where it's needed, and sink it into the ground. You'll leave this session with: Rain garden sizing and placement. From 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ. More information and registration.

Hydrate Glendale: Hydrate Your Plants

(Wednesday, May 8, 2019) How can you create a beautiful, lush landscape while conserving water? We'll show you how to select native plants to build wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard. If you're looking for the best trees and plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, bloom bright with color, or cool off your home with shade, we've got you covered. You'll leave this session with: Plant plan for your home - type, location, and benefits of native plants you will use. From 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ. More information and registration.

Hydrate Glendale: Hydrate Your Food

(Wednesday, May 15, 2019) Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many drier months. WMG will show you how to use rain tanks as an active form of rainwater harvesting to nourish your vegetable and herb gardens throughout the year. You will leave this session with: Action plan for size and type of tank needed to support your garden. From 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ. More registration and registration.

Hydrate Glendale: Hydrate Your Soils

(Wednesday, May 22, 2019) Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products by integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more. You'll learn how to assess your yard's soil type and simple ways to effectively use typical household wastes to build soil health and promote productive urban landscapes. You will leave this session with: Soil resource plan. From 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ. More information and registration.

Hydrate Glendale: Hydrate With Greywater

(Wednesday, May 29, 2019) Did you know that an average household's laundry water produces enough greywater to support a backyard fruit tree? We'll show you how to use a laundry-to-landscape system to recycle this greywater for use in your yard to nourish plants and reduce your municipal water usage. This session will cover best practices for greywater use and will guide you to creating a greywater action plan for your home. You will leave this session with: Greywater home action plan! From 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ. 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.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ASU students gamify sustainability education with Kahoot! quizzes

As part of Arizona State University’s efforts to advance sustainability education for K–12 students, a faculty-led student group created a suite of Kahoot! games to teach sustainability concepts. Kahoot! is a widely used platform to play fun, educational games called “kahoots” that are popular in classrooms and other group settings. Read more.

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Streamlining the study of nature in cities

ASU's Nancy Grimm has won an award for being part of a team that created an international consensus on how to approach urban ecology. Grimm, a professor in the School of Life Sciences and a senior sustainability scientist, and nine co-authors last week won the 2019 Sustainability Science Award from the Ecological Society of America. Read more.

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Using DNA templates to harness the sun’s energy

As the world struggles to meet the increasing demand for energy, coupled with the rising levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere from deforestation and the use of fossil fuels, photosynthesis in nature simply cannot keep up with the carbon cycle. But what if we could help the natural carbon cycle by learning from photosynthesis to generate our own sources of energy that didn't generate CO₂? Artificial photosynthesis does just that, harnessing the sun's energy to generate fuel in ways that minimize CO₂ production. Read more.

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Chewing the fat: Understanding how we talk about our bodies

Cindi SturtzSreetharan was driving her daughter home from school when her daughter asked, “Do you think my thighs look fat?” The child was 9 years old. Some moms would have found this interaction heart-wrenching and disconcerting. This was not the case for SturtzSreetharan. As a linguistic anthropologist at Arizona State University, she studies the ways people use language to construct culture and meaning. She knew that questions like, “Do I look fat?” are a common conversation engagement strategy called “fat talk.” Read more.

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ASU professor earns lifetime achievement award for excellence in herpetology

James P. Collins, professor with Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences and senior sustainability scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, was recently awarded the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology from the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. This award is given annually to recognize an individual for long-term excellence in the study of amphibian and/or reptile biology, based principally on the quality of the awardee’s research; consideration is also given to educational and service impacts of the individual’s career. Read more.

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To save life on Earth, here’s the $100 billion-a-year solution

There have been five mass extinctions in the history of the Earth. But in the 21st century, scientists now estimate that society must urgently come to grips this coming decade to stop the very first human-made biodiversity catastrophe. “The sixth extinction is on our society’s shoulders; it really is,” said ecologist Greg Asner, who serves on the faculty of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and the School of Earth and Space Exploration and came to Arizona State University this past January to lead the new Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science. 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.

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.

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, 2019.

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.

Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

March 2019 drought summary is online.

April Southwest Climate Outlook

The April 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.

OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings

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Faculty Associate Pool, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University

Application deadline May 6, 2019. More information.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes

More information.

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. Application deadline is May 1, 2019.

Other Jobs

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GIS Data Technician, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Application deadline April 26, 2019. More information.

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Student, Data Research Aide, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Application deadline April 26, 2019. More information.

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Student, Research Aide, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Application deadline April 26, 2019. More information.

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Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Application deadline for full consideration April 29, 2019; final closing May 30, 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.

Student Directors, Island Press Board of Directors, Island Press, Washington, D.C.

Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Studying Climate Change Science and Impacts, Washington, D.C.

Application deadline April 30, 2019. More information.

Assistant Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.

Associate Professor in Watershed Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia

Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.

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Executive Director, Deschutes River Alliance, Portland, OR

Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.

Physical Scientist (water quality), Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA

Application deadline May 1, 2019. More information.

Climate Integration and Outreach Scholar, Southeast Regional Climate Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Application deadline May 3, 2019. More information.

Conservation Stewardship Technician, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston-Galveston area, TX

Application deadline May 3, 2019. More information.

Water Policy and Outreach Specialist, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston-Galveston area, TX

Application deadline May 3, 2019. More information.

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Water Conservation Specialist I, Town of Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Application deadline May 5, 2019. More information.

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Operations Director, Future of Fish, Seattle, WA

Application deadline May 6, 2019. More information.

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Prospect Research Associate, League of Conservation Voters, Washington, D.C.

Application deadline May 9, 2019. More information.

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Research Director, Aspen Global Change Institute, Flexible location

Application deadline May 30, 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

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Law Policy and Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

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Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX

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Associate Attorney, EarthJustice, Washington, D.C.

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Carbon Pricing Research Fellow, Second Nature, Boston, MA

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Chubb Associate, Underwriting, Chubb, Chicago, IL

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Director of Field Building, Build Healthy Places Network, San Francisco, CA

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Environmental Sustainability Analyst, Under Armour, Baltimore, MD