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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. Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service: Sustainability Solutions Festival
2. Sustainability Series: Living the "Farm Sanctuary" Life
3. Sustainability Series: Living the "Farm Sanctuary" Life
4. Sustainability Certificate Program at ASU
Other Events - On Campus
5. Walking for Wellness: Hike "A" Mountain
6. Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution: Principles of Thermodynamics and Evolution for the
Actions of Molecular Machines
7. Aftershock: Reflecting on 50 years of "Future Shock" with John Schroeter
8. Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society: The Drivers of Scientific Productivity
9. 21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals: Microphysiological Systems and 3D Bioprinting
10. Science Fiction TV Dinner: Stargate SG-1
11. School of Community Resources and Development: Community Solution Through Travel and
Customers' Commitment to a Better Planet
12. 21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals through Bioengineering
13. 21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals through In Vitro and In Silico Toxicity Testing
14. 21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals in the Neurosciences and Infectious Disease
Research
Other Events - Off Campus
15. ASU Night at the Suns!
16. GreenBiz 20
17. City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Living an Edible Landscape Life
18. Southwest Drought and Human Health Workshop
19. PSID Data User Training Workshop
News and Announcements
20. National Academy of Sciences honors ASU professor for major contributions to science
21. ASU, Arizona partner to develop autonomous, unmanned systems for rescue operations
22. ASU center makes global impact on ecology, conservation science
23. Disrupting the closet-to-landfill problem
24. Elizabeth Wentz appointed vice provost and dean of the Graduate College
25. From sustainable to regenerative: bold business moves to transform the agriculture system
26. Call for Submissions: Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula
27. Volunteers needed for Gilbert Water Festival!
Other Jobs
28. Student Intern, Meteorology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, several locations,
including Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, AZ
29. Environmental Justice Organizer/Researcher, Clean Water for North Carolina, Asheville, NC
30. Water Quality & Aquatic Ecosystems Modeler, Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State
Government, Madison, WI
31. Science Director, Wisconsin Greenfire, Madison, WI or flexible
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EVENTS
Institute Events
PhD Prospectus Defense: Sara El-Sayad
(Friday, January 24, 2020) Sara El-Sayad will defend her prospectus “Regenerative Food System that
Honors Small-scale Producers' Good Food”. Faculty, students and the general public are invited.
Appetizers will be served. At 12:00 p.m. in room CDS-126, Design South, Arizona State University,
Tempe campus. More information.
Sustainability Series: A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future
(Tuesday, January 28, 2020) Dan Esty, Yale University, will present “A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a
Sustainable Future” from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information and registration.
Free Film Screening: The River and the Wall
(Wednesday, January 29, 2020) The River and the Wall investigates the costs of a recurring symbol of
the ongoing immigration debate – a physical barrier, or the wall – as filmmakers traverse our southern
border to explore where the wall would be built and its potential environmental, economic, and social
consequences. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; film begins 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1140 E
Baseline Rd, Tempe. More information and registration.
Wrigley Lecture Series: The Future We Are Choosing: Surviving the Climate Crisis
(Thursday, January 30, 2020) Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary, UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change; Founding Partner, Global Optimism, Ltd, will present “The Future We
Are Choosing: Surviving the Climate Crisis” at Neeb Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
Reception 5:15 p.m.; doors open 6:00 p.m.; talk begins 6:15 p.m. More information and registration.
NEW!
Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service: Sustainability Solutions
Festival
(February 1-22, 2020) The Sustainability Solutions Festival convenes the planet’s top sustainability
events and organizations for the month of February to discover and explore how we can individually
and collectively reimagine our lives and our planet. With foundational partners including GreenBiz and
The Sustainability Consortium, the Sustainability Solutions Festival offers a wide array of events for
audiences of all ages and backgrounds, from students to business leaders. For more information and
scheduled events.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: Living the “Farm Sanctuary” Life
(Wednesday, February 5, 2020) Gene Baur, Co-founder and President, Farm Sanctuary, will present
“Loving the ‘Farm Sanctuary’ Life” from 2:00-3:15 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: Living the “Farm Sanctuary” Life
(Wednesday, February 5, 2020) Gene Baur, Co-founder and President, Farm Sanctuary, will
present “Loving the ‘Farm Sanctuary’ Life” from 7:00-8:15 p.m. at Changing Hands Bookstore,
6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. More information and registration.
REMINDER!
Sustainability Certificate Program at ASU
(Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4, 2020) Earn a certificate in sustainability strategy from the W. P. Carey
School of Business and School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Join this cohort and
connect with a network of sustainability professionals. Sessions focus on organizational opportunities
that accompany sustainability challenges. Participants learn how to make the business case for
sustainability projects to minimize wasted resources, time and talent. Register by March 9th for $500
off. ASU employees email sustainabilityskills@asu.edu for special rate. More information at
sos.asu.edu/opportunity.
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Other Events
On Campus
Why an Icelander Can Give a Tourist Directions but Cannot Give Directions to a
Tourist
(Friday, January 24, 2020) ASU's Interdisciplinary Committee on Linguistics presents this talk on
Icelandic morphology and syntax by Cherlon Ussery of Carleton College. From 2:00-3:00 p.m. in room
117, Ross-Blakely Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
Notice, Nurture, Nature...and Each Other: A Carbon Reduction Art Installation
(Friday, January 24, 2020) Join us for a special reception as we present an art installation by artist and
ASU Emeritus Professor Mark Reader, titled "Notice, Nurture, Nature...and Each Other." The artworks
presented in this climate change, 50th anniversary Earth Day collection are reminders of the beauty
and wonders experienced in nature and in everyday human life. They include tulips and desert
wildflowers, the produce we eat and scenes of people living in harmony with their environments. At
3:00 p.m. in the University Center Building, 411 N Central Ave, Arizona State University, Downtown
Phoenix campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Walking for Wellness: Hike “A” Mountain
(Monday, January 27, 2020) Come to the north part of campus to hike “A” Mountain. It is only a 0.65
mile hike up and down. This walk will give you a cardio workout with steep inclines on paved and
uneven surfaces. Wear appropriate attire and shoes and bring water and a towel. Meet the group at
the northwest corner of College and Veteran’s Way on the northwest corner of the light rail station.
More information.
NEW!
Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution: Principles of Thermodynamics and
Evolution for the Actions of Molecular Machines
(Monday, January 27, 2020) Jason Wagoner, Stony Brook University, will present “Principles of
Thermodynamics and Evolution for the Actions of Molecular Machines” from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room
AL1-10/14, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
Aftershock: Reflecting on 50 years of "Future Shock" with John Schroeter
(Wednesday, January 29, 2020) John Schroeter, executive director of the Abundant World Institute,
will discuss his new, edited book “After Shock,” published on the 50th anniversary of Alvin Toffler's
best-selling “Future Shock”. Ed Finn, Cynthia Selin, Michael Bennett, and Alexandrina Agloro will
provide commentary, and Dave Guston, director of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society
(SFIS), will moderate. Reception with hors d'oeuvres and dessert to follow. First 35 attendees will
receive free copies of “After Shock”. This event is the first in the monthly series, 2020: A Year of
Anticipation and Foresight, sponsored by SFIS, the Center for Science and Imagination, and the
Center for the Study of Futures. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room, University Club, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. Registration.
NEW!
Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society: The Drivers of Scientific
Productivity
(Thursday, January 30, 2020) Aaron Clauset, University of Colorado-Boulder, will present “The Drivers
of Scientific Productivity” from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals: Microphysiological Systems and 3D
Bioprinting
(Friday, January 31, 2020) Advances in 3D and in vitro models have led to fundamental improvements
in human disease modeling, drug development, toxicology testing, and more. As technology advances
scientists are integrating human-relevant methods such as tissues-on-chips, 3D bioprinting, organoids,
and other in vitro and in silico models into research to produce more reliable results. This seminar
series features field leaders discussing the application of these approaches to their research. Expert
speakers for this seminar are Thomas Neumann, MD, Nortis Bio; Begum Alaybeyoglu, PhD,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Mark Skylar-Scott, PhD, Wyss Institute for Biologically
Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. From 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute,
Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Science Fiction TV Dinner: Stargate SG-1
(Tuesday, February 4, 2020) Join us for a Science Fiction TV Dinner with Stargate SG-1, featuring
special guests Sian Proctor and Stephen Pratt! A classic work of military science fiction TV, Stargate
SG-1 plunges humans into a new cosmology shaped by stargates: devices that create wormholes,
enabling near-instantaneous travel across vast distances of space. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Marston
Exploration Theatre, ISTB4, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and
registration.
NEW!
School of Community Resources and Development: Community Solution Through
Travel and Customers’ Commitment to a Better Planet
(Wednesday, February 5, 2020) Ted Martens, Marketing & Sustainability, Natural Habitat Adventures,
will present “Community Solution Through Travel and Customers’ Commitment to a Better Planet” at
12:00 p.m. in room 822, University Center, Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus.
Staff Event Planner Sustainability Certification Training
(Tuesday, February 11, 2020) Join University Sustainability Practices, Zero Waste, the College of
Health Solutions and Aramark for our upcoming Staff Event Planner Sustainability Certification training
session! We will be covering sustainable procurement, catering, giveaways, zero waste, guest
communications and more! From 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in room 242 (La Paz), Memorial Union, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals through Bioengineering
(Friday, February 28, 2020) Advances in 3D and in vitro models have led to fundamental improvements
in human disease modeling, drug development, toxicology testing, and more. As technology advances
scientists are integrating human-relevant methods such as tissues-on-chips, 3D bioprinting, organoids,
and other in vitro and in silico models into research to produce more reliable results. This seminar
series features field leaders discussing the application of these approaches to their research. Expert
speakers for this seminar are Mehdi Nikkhah, PhD, Arizona State University; Brian Niemeyer, PhD,
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical School; and Himanshu Kaul, DPhil, University of British
Columbia. From 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information and registration.
Call for Abstracts for the UCRC Annual Poster Competition
(Wednesday, March 26, 2020) The Urban Climate Research Center hosts an annual poster event that
allows graduate students and postdoctoral scholars working on urban climate topics to present their
research to the UCRC community. This event provides the participants with valuable experience and
also helps to facilitate cross-campus interaction and collaborations. It will be held in he Alumni Lounge,
Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. The poster session is intended to highlight
urban climate research from undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.
Completed research is preferred. Posters outlining research not yet conducted must provide sufficient
details on research design. Abstract requirements: Maximum 250 words. Important dates: Abstract
submission deadline: Monday, February 10, 2020; Notification of acceptance: Monday, February 17,
2020; and electronic poster submission and printing deadline: Monday, March 16, 2020. Submit your
poster abstract here. UCRC will print your poster for you (at no charge) if you submit by Monday,
March 16, 2020. Monetary prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. See
https://sustainability.asu.edu/urban-climate/events/ for examples of winning posters from last year.
2020 Social Embeddedness Network Conference
(Tuesday, March 24, 2020) Since 2014, the annual Social Embeddedness Network conference has
convened community-engaged faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines and units throughout ASU
to build connections and share strategies and best practices for advancing ASU as a socially
embedded institution. From 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Arizona State University,
Tempe campus. ASU's Office of University Initiatives and Educational Outreach and Student Services
(EOSS) invite you to submit a proposal to share how you are partnering with community organizations
in your socially embedded research, teaching or practice to achieve positive outcomes at the local,
regional and global level. The deadline for conference proposals is Friday, January 10, 2020. More
information.
NEW!
21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals through In Vitro and In Silico
Toxicity Testing
(Friday, March 27, 2020) Advances in 3D and in vitro models have led to fundamental improvements in
human disease modeling, drug development, toxicology testing, and more. As technology advances
scientists are integrating human-relevant methods such as tissues-on-chips, 3D bioprinting, organoids,
and other in vitro and in silico models into research to produce more reliable results. This seminar
series features field leaders discussing the application of these approaches to their research. Expert
speakers for this seminar are Erin Hill, Institute for In Vitro Sciences and Michael Lawless, PhD,
Simulations Plus. From 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University,
Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
21st Century Research – Moving Beyond Animals in the Neurosciences and
Infectious Disease Research
(Friday, April 24, 2020) Advances in 3D and in vitro models have led to fundamental improvements in
human disease modeling, drug development, toxicology testing, and more. As technology advances
scientists are integrating human-relevant methods such as tissues-on-chips, 3D bioprinting, organoids,
and other in vitro and in silico models into research to produce more reliable results. This seminar
series features field leaders discussing the application of these approaches to their research. Expert
speakers for this seminar are Lena Smirnova, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Alternatives
to Animal Testing; Cleber Trujillo, PhD, University of California San Diego; and Cheryl A. Nickerson,
PhD, Arizona State University. From 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona
State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Off Campus
2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Street Count
(Tuesday, January 28, 2020) The City of Tempe is looking for volunteers to assist in the
annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count. The Point-in-Time homeless street count helps cities
and the counties better understand the demographics of the people they serve and to decide
where best to invest resources. If you would like to participate, register below or contact
Nichole Stevens, Tempe's Homeless Solutions Supervisor: 480-350-2971;
Nichole_Stevens@tempe.gov. From 5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. More information.
GreenBiz Webcast: SCADA and Data Analytics in Water Systems: How to Get the Best
from Both
(Tuesday, January 28, 2020) In this hour-long webcast, you’ll learn what’s needed to integrate
predictive and machine learning capabilities across multiple systems like SCADA and Laboratory
Information Management Software, or LIMS. And you’ll hear about companies that are pursuing APM
and are reaping the benefits of increased asset efficiency and visibility across all processes and
infrastructure. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST. More information and registration.
Pre-opening of the Butterfly Garden: Help our Garden Grow
(Saturday, February 1, 2020) Stop by to get a sneak peek at our exciting and new Monarch Haven and
Reading Sanctuary garden and learn about ways you can help get it ready for its grand opening on
March 28. Monarch Butterfly experts, gardeners and others will be onsite and staff will be on hand to
answer questions about the project vision and volunteer opportunities available in the coming weeks.
From 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Branch Library, 635 N Power Rd, Mesa. More information.
NEW!
ASU Night at the Suns!
(Friday, February 7, 2020) Join us for a night of hoops, behind-the-scene scoops and a chance to see
our Sun Devil alum, James Harden, play as the Phoenix Suns take on the Houston Rockets! Not only
will you get to watch the pre-game warm ups, but a few lucky guests will also get to cut down the net
post-game! Spots for the fan experiences are limited, so it's first come, first served. The shot clock is
ticking. From 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix. More
information and registration.
REMINDER!
GreenBiz 20
(Tuesday-Thursday, February 4-6, 2020) GreenBiz 20 brings together a powerful community of more
than 1,500 professionals from business, government, academia and NGOs to explore the pressing
challenges, emerging trends and promising opportunities that will leave you feeling inspired and
prepared for a successful year ahead. The conference will be at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn in
Phoenix. Register with the GB20AS code for 20% off. More information and registration.
NEW!
City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Living an Edible Landscape Life
(Thursday, February 6, 2020) Come join in the conversation and be inspired to grow as urban
gardeners share the benefits and how-to’s of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and
fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons. Find out about
the wide range of community gardens available for you to participate. From 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the
Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. More information.
Science Day at the Arizona Capitol: Scientists and Policymakers Working Together
for Arizonans
(Thursday, February 6, 2020) The Arizona Science Policy Network would like to invite any interested
scientists and graduate students to "Science Day at the Arizona Capitol: Scientists and Policymakers
Working Together for Arizonans" at 8:00 a.m. at the Arizona State Capitol, Historic Supreme Court.
This event will provide scientists with the opportunity to connect with policymakers, giving them a
chance to speak on their areas of expertise and learn how to engage with policymakers and
communicate science policy. For more information and to register.
GreenBiz Webcast: How Community Gardening can Help Grow Employees,
Neighborhoods and Markets
(Tuesday, February 18, 2020) After decades of learning and community engagement,
ScottsMiracle-Gro has found the sweet spot of corporate responsibility programming, providing a new
initiative focused on garden and greenspace development to improve the environment, people's lives
and business. In this one-hour webcast, ScottsMiracle-Gro will share the learnings from an
enterprise-wide initiative with maximum cross-functional buy-in and high social impact. From
1:00-2:00pm ET (10:00-11:00 am PT). More information and registration.
NEW!
Southwest Drought and Human Health Workshop
(Wednesday-Thursday, February 26-27, 2020) Please join us for the Southwest Drought and Human
Health Workshop, which is being hosted by the National Integrated Drought Information System
(NIDIS), in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the University of Arizona
Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions. Discussions at this workshop will be tailored
around regional drought-related human health impacts and will also help identify gaps and needs,
collaborative opportunities, and ways to integrate the health sector into the DEWS and other
drought-related projects. The audience for the Southwest Drought and Human Health Workshop will be
state and local public health departments, climate scientists, emergency managers, tribal communities,
and healthcare providers. To be held from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily at the Environment and Natural
Resources Building 2, 1064 E. Lowell St, Room S225, University of Arizona, Tucson. More information
and registration.
Eighth Natural History of the Gila Symposium
(Thursday-Friday, February 27-28, 2020) A symposium for researchers, land managers, students and
the general public, this educational event is FREE. Student travel scholarships (usually $200) are
available. New for the 8th symposium is student research scholarships for high school, undergraduate,
and graduate students. The symposium will be held at Western New Mexico University, Silver City,
NM. More information.
Intermountain Sustainability Summit
(Thursday-Friday, March 19-20, 2020) The Intermountain Sustainability Summit is an annual
benchmark event where sustainability professionals from business, non-profits, government, and
education come together, along with the next generation of leaders, to learn, share, network and build
momentum as we work to improve our communities, environment and economy. There is a student
poster contest and students whose posters are chosen to be displayed will receive free admission on
the main Summit day, March 19, and be entered to win cash-card prizes. Poster submission deadline
February 15, 2020. Join us at Weber State University, Ogden UT. More information.
18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop
(Tuesday-Thursday, April 14-16, 2020) The 18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science
Workshop (CPASW) will bring together a diverse community to share developments in research and
application of weather and climate information for societal decision-making. Participants will include
researchers, service producers, resource managers, planners, practitioners, social scientists, and
others making weather and climate-sensitive decisions. NOAA’s National Weather Service Climate
Services Branch, Arizona State University, the Arizona State Climate Office, and many climate services
partners are collaborating in the organization of the 2020 CPASW. The workshop will be held in
Phoenix, AZ. Registration will open in February 2020. More information.
Phosphorus Forum 2020
(Thursday, April 30, 2020) Arizona State University's Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance will host its 4th
annual Phosphorus Forum in Washington, DC. Professor Don Boesch of the University of Maryland's
Center for Environmental Science will be providing the keynote at this day-long knowledge-sharing and
networking event. Participants will include scientists, NGOs focused on water quality issues, nutrient
recovery technology companies, fertilizer manufacturers, food producers, water utilities, farm
consultants, government regulators, agricultural suppliers, phosphate mining companies, and others.
There is no streaming of this event. More information and registration.
European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference
(Monday-Wednesday, June 15-17, 2020) Registration is now open for the 4th European Sustainable
Phosphorus Conference, Vienna. This 4th ESPC will centre in plenary on business models, company
success stories and city and regional actions towards nutrient circularity. Parallel sessions will mix
research with application (see below, call for papers). The third day will be the 4th European
phosphorus R&D day, showcasing R&D into phosphorus recycling and recycled products and new approaches.
Deadline for submission of presentations, success stories, posters is extended to January 31, 2020 (as
several authors requested more time). Fifty presentations are already registered, but some
opportunities remain. Hotels are beginning to fill up in Vienna. Register and book now to get better
prices! Full details.
NEW!
PSID Data User Training Workshop
(June 15-19, 2020) This five-day workshop will orient participants to the content and structure of the
Panel Study of Income Dynamics, its special topics modules, and the PSID Child Development
Supplement and PSID Transition into Adulthood Supplement. The workshop pairs instructional
sessions led by experienced PSID researchers and staff with guided lab sessions in which users
construct their own analytic data files. The workshop is open to predoctoral students, postdoctoral
fellows, college and university faculty, and professional researchers. Admitted predoctoral students and
postdoctoral fellows may request to be considered for a stipend to help with travel and housing costs.
Applications received by April 17 will be given priority for enrollment. More information about the
workshop and application to participate through the ICPSR Summer Program. Support is provided by
the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development, the National
Institute on Aging, and the National Science Foundation.
SISE 2020: Resiliency: Climate Change and the Power of Data + Response
(Thursday-Wednesday, July 9-22, 2020) Join us in Chicago for our 10th annual program focused on
resiliency — Resiliency: Climate Change and the Power of Data + Response. There is no program fee,
everyone that participates receives lodging on campus free of charge, and there are travel
scholarships available for most traveling to Chicago. Application Deadline: All applications are due May
30. Interviews must be conducted by June 9. Final decisions sent June 10. More information.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW!
National Academy of Sciences honors ASU professor for major contributions to
science
The National Academy of Sciences has announced that Arizona State University School of Earth and
Space Exploration Professor Lindy Elkins-Tanton has been awarded the 2020 Arthur L. Day Prize and
Lectureship. The Arthur L. Day Prize and Lectureship was awarded to Elkins-Tanton for her lasting
contributions to the study of the physics of Earth and for illuminating the early evolution of rocky
planets and planetesimals. She will be awarded a $50,000 prize and funds to present a series of Day
Lectures, which are provided by the Arthur L. Day Bequest. Read more.
NEW!
ASU, Arizona partner to develop autonomous, unmanned systems for rescue
operations
A new partnership to advance drone technology designed specifically for search and rescue (SAR)
missions has been developed between Arizona State University, the Arizona Department of
Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), and the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinators Association
(ASARCA). Read more.
NEW!
ASU center makes global impact on ecology, conservation science
From working to save Hawaiian coral reefs during the 2019 Pacific Ocean warming event to
empowering hundreds of students and researchers with data from the largest constellation of satellites
currently in orbit, in less than a year since launch, Arizona State University’s Center for Global
Discovery and Conservation Science is already making impressive impacts on global environmental
decision-making. Read more.
NEW!
Disrupting the closet-to-landfill problem
January is a time of resolving to improve, and people who want to be more mindful of their effect on
their environment are starting to think more about the clothes on their back. The fashion industry, with
its global reach, has been highlighted as a driver of pollution. Many people in the Arizona State
University community are examining this issue and thinking of ways to reduce the impact of fashion on
the environment. Read more.
NEW!
Elizabeth Wentz appointed vice provost and dean of the Graduate College
Elizabeth "Libby" Wentz, a professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and
dean of social sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to a new
leadership role at Arizona State University. Effective July 1, Wentz will assume the role of vice provost
and dean of the Graduate College. The position will be vacated by Dean Alfredo Artiles, who accepted
a faculty position at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Read more.
NEW!
From sustainable to regenerative: bold business moves to transform the agriculture
system (from GreenBiz.com)
The 2020s herald a pivotal chance to deliver on our great climate, environment and development
challenges, and the scale and pace of change will require truly transformative thinking. We will need to
move beyond efficiency and doing less harm, and base strategies on new goals that ensure business
success also meets the needs of people and the planet. It’s time to step up a gear or three on our
journey toward a sustainable future. But what does this mean for how we do business? Read more.
NEW!
Call for Submissions: Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is honored to announce the
12th annual Dr. Alfred N. and Lynn Manos Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula.
Faculty, doctoral students and others are invited to submit non-published materials related to
innovative curricula (program design and core components), courses (including full syllabuses) or
substantial course components (case materials, simulations and course segments) appropriate for
rigorous and relevant teaching about sustainability and business. The deadline for submittal is March
15, 2020. More information.
Study Abroad – Antarctica: The Frozen Continent 2020!
Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and experience first-hand the physical, ecological,
social, and political landscape of Antarctica. Starting from Ushuaia, Argentina, you’ll be accompanied
by scientists and naturalists as you cross the famous Drake Passage on your voyage to the frozen
continent. Once there, you'll explore the human and natural environment up-close, from icebergs and
penguins, to old research and whaling buildings. You may even spot whales! The preceding fall
semester will be spent meeting once a week learning more about the history, climate, and environment
of Antarctica that will prepare us for our two-week (December 17 through December 29, 2020) trip to
the continent itself. For more information please visit our website or contact Dr. Andrew Maynard
at amaynar2@asu.edu. We will also be tabling at the Study Abroad Fair on January 23rd in Tempe!
NEW!
Volunteers needed for Gilbert Water Festival!
Volunteer with us! Join us for the 10th Annual Gilbert Water Festival, an educational field day event that
instills a deeper understanding of water in the earth system and Arizona’s water resources. Estimated
attendance1800+ Gilbert Public Schools 4th grade student participants. The festival dates are March 4
and 5 from 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Dr, Gilbert. Volunteer
training is February 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Gilbert Public Works, Room 158, 900 E. Juniper Ave,
Gilbert. More information.
Religion and the Public Sphere Now Accepting Proposals from College and
University Fund Faculty and Graduate Students
The SSRC's Program on Religion and the Public Sphere is currently accepting applications for two new
initiatives supporting emerging scholars examining the connections between religion and critical public
issues. Junior faculty and advanced graduate students from College and University Fund for the Social
Sciences member institutions are warmly invited to apply and to distribute these announcements widely
on campus. With support from the Henry Luce Foundation, the program is currently accepting
proposals for its Religion and the Public Sphere Summer Institute for Early-Career Scholars. The
Summer Institute, taking place July 16-22, 2020, will bring together early-career scholars conducting
research on the ways in which religion intersects with two critical public issues: social justice
movements and environmental crises. Deadline: January 31.More information. The Religion,
Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship also currently invites proposals for research at the
intersection of religion, spirituality, and democracy in the United States from early-career scholars in
any field of study. This fellowship is offered with the support and partnership of the Fetzer Institute.
Deadline: March 16. More information.
Arizona State University President’s Award for Sustainability
The President’s Award for Sustainability recognizes ASU faculty and staff who have worked as
departmental, interdepartmental or transdisciplinary teams that have demonstrated excellence in
fostering sustainability at Arizona State University. This award recognizes the development,
implementation and promotion of sustainability principles, solutions, programs and services. The award
application has detailed information and instructions on the entire process. The 2020 application
deadline is March 20, 2020. More information and application.
Native American Congressional Internship
The Native American Congressional Internship gives Native American and Alaska Native students a
first-hand look at Federal-Tribal relations and allows them to work on issues important to their
communities. This fully-funded, ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, is open to
undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where
they research legislation, meet public officials and Tribal leaders, and network with a strong cohort of
Native professionals. The Foundation provides airfare, housing, a living allowance, and a $1,200
educational stipend. Applications are due by January 31, 2020 (postmark). More information at:
https://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/Internship.aspx. Program contact: Jason Curley, Education
Program Manager at Udall Foundation, curley@udall.gov.
Call for Applications: Five KLI Writing-up Fellowships in Interdisciplinary
Sustainability Science
The Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (KLI) Writing-Up Fellowship is an
individual fellowship awarded to excellent doctoral students in the final stage of their PhD to work
independently on research projects supervised by their advisor in their home institutes. We look
forward to receiving applications especially, but not exclusively, from the following research areas:
social-ecological research, innovation research, inter and transdisciplinary sustainability research,
transformation and transition research, environmental humanities, environmental history, and
environmental ethics, geography, environmental economics, political economy, history, philosophy, and
social studies of environmental and sustainability research. As "A Home to Theory that Matters," the
KLI privileges theoretical, conceptual, and formal as well as philosophical, historical, and reflexive work
in the life and sustainability sciences. Thus, the five fellowships are especially well-suited for two
categories of late-stage PhD students: Those who have completed empirical research and wish to use
the Writing-up Fellowship to elaborate on the (conceptual, epistemological, and methodological)
underpinnings and implications of their work; and those whose research deals with the historical,
philosophical, and conceptual foundations of sustainability research at the science/society interface.The fellowship offers generous financial and career support to PhD students finalizing their thesis.
Fellows will enjoy the benefits of the KLI resident fellowship program and receive relocation allowance
and travel budgets for conferences. Deadlines: Pre-selection phase: Jan. 30, 2020 (submit statement
of motivation through our contact form); full application: Feb. 29, 2020; and expected starting date of
the fellowship: Sep. 2020 (duration: 3-6 months). More information. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact KLI Scientific Director Guido Caniglia guido.caniglia@kli.ac.at.
Salazar Center, Colorado State University Conservation Impact Prize accepting
proposals
At the end of 2019, the Center launched its inaugural Conservation Impact Prize, which in 2020 will
award $100,000 to an interdisciplinary team working on an innovative approach to conservation and
landscape connectivity. Projects should be collaborative in nature, address a landscape-scale
conservation challenge on the North American continent, and ultimately provide measurable habitat
and community benefit. We also encourage non-traditional applicants and ideas. You can learn more
about the prize and eligibility at connectivitychallenge.org, and a press release can be found here.
Submittal deadline is March 12, 2020.
American Meteorological Society’s teacher professional development courses
The American Meteorological Society is currently accepting applications for all five of its K-12
teacher professional development courses. Spring and summer courses have different
enrollment deadlines. See the AMS webpage for details!
Foundations of Sustainability Online Course for Professionals
How are companies applying sustainability strategies for long-term success? How can incorporating
sustainability in organizational strategy positively impact revenue and reduce risk? Learn how in this
6-hour online self-paced course from the ASU School of Sustainability. Questions? Contact
SustainabilitySkills@asu.edu. Learn more and enroll.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
December 2019 drought summary is online.
January Southwest Climate Outlook
The January 2020 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: December 2019: Winter/Holiday Optimism Edition
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on Apple Podcasts or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Institute Job Openings
Communications Specialist, Sustainability
Application deadline February 10, 2020. More information.
Faculty Associate Pool, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University
Application open until filled. More information.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
More information.
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Other Jobs
Land Stewardship Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Foundation, Baraboo, WI
Application deadline January 26, 2020. More information.
NEW!
Student Intern, Meteorology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
several locations, including Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, AZ
Application deadline January 27, 2020. More information.
Dining and Culinary Services Sustainability Coordinator, University of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI
Application deadline January 28, 2020. More information.
NEW!
Environmental Justice Organizer/Researcher, Clean Water for North Carolina,
Asheville, NC
Application deadline January 28, 2020. More information.
Earth Scientist, Watershed Modeling and Analysis, Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, Richland, WA
Application deadline January 31, 2020. More information.
NEW!
Water Quality & Aquatic Ecosystems Modeler, Department of Natural Resources,
Wisconsin State Government, Madison, WI
Application deadline February 3, 2020. More information.
NEW!
Science Director, Wisconsin Greenfire, Madison, WI or flexible
Application deadline February 7, 2020. More information.
Program Coordinator, EarthWatch Institute, Boston, MA
Application deadline February 8, 2020. More information.
Executive Director, Division of Hydrologic Services, Desert Research Institute,
Reno/Las Vegas, NV
Application deadline February 14, 2020. More information.
Education and Communications Associate Fellowship 2020-2021, Aldo Leopold
Foundation, Baraboo, WI
Application deadline February 15, 2020. More information.
Land Stewardship Associate Fellowship 2020-2021, Aldo Leopold Foundation,
Baraboo, WI
Application deadline February 15, 2020. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Nature and Human Health, Gund Institute for Environment,
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Application deadline February 15, 2020. More information.
Advanced Technologies Outreach Coordinator, SciTech Institute, Tempe, AZ
More information.
Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Volunteer Opportunities
More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Polar Climate, University of Wisconsin, Madison,
WI
More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Polar Ecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison,
WI
More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Glaciology/Ice Flow Modeling, University of
Wisconsin, Madison, WI
More information.
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX
More information.
Assistant Research Professor, Watershed Management and Water Resources,
Pennsylvania State University, College Park, PA
More information.
Climate Change Consultant, Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc., Oakland, CA
More information.
Communications Coordinator, Blue Practice, Sausalito, CA
More information.
Communications Specialist, Water Program, World Resources Institute, Washington,
DC
More information.
Crab Team Coordinator, Washington Sea Grant, University of Washington, Seattle,
WA
More information.
Deconstruction Associate, Stardust Building Supplies, Mesa, AZ
More information.
Director of Field Building, Build Healthy Places Network, San Francisco, CA
More information.
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer, Dewberry, Baton Rouge, LA
More information.
Environment America, Denver, CO
Job opportunities in various locations. More information.
Environmental Engineering, Department of Ecology, State of Washington, Union Gap,
WA
More information.
Executive Director, New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future, Springfield, KY
More information.
Health Department Director, Pima County, Tucson, AZ
More information.
Hydrographer Commissioner, State Engineer’s Office, State of Wyoming, Casper, WY
More information.
Intern (volunteer), Citizens’ Climate Education, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Local Food Specialist, Stern Produce, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Manager, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Paris, France
More information.
Marketing and Communication Manager, SciTech Institute, Tempe, AZ
More information.
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Stardust, Mesa, AZ
More information.
Natural Resource and Environmental Economist, RTI International, Durham, NC
More information.
Nonpoint Water Quality Specialist, Department of Ecology, State of Washington,
Bellevue, WA
More information.
Permit Writer, Department of Ecology, Yakima County, Union Gap, WA
More information.
Policy Analyst, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Madison, WI
More information.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Policy Research on Energy and
Environment, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
More information.
Positions at Smart Growth America
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Program Associate, Climate Corps, Environmental Defense Fund, Boston, MA
More information.
Project Analyst/Associate, Apex Analytics, Boulder, CO
More information.
Program Coordinator, Political Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund, Washington, DC
More information.
Project Manager, Water Development Office, State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, WY
More information.
Project Specialist, Sustainability Innovation + Entrepreneurship, Center for
Sustainable Development + Resilience, University of the District of Columbia,
Washington, DC
More information.
Regulatory and Policy Analyst, Department of Ecology, State of Washington, Lacey,
WA
More information.
Research Positions, Pacific Institute, Oakland, CA or remotely from US East Coast
More information.
Social Science Communities Research Support, Environmental Protection Agency, Duluth, MN
More information.
Staff Associate, International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Lamont
Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, New York, NY
More information.
Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainability Division, Pima County, Tucson, AZ
More information.
Tenure Track Faculty Position, Global Environmental Health Sciences, School of
Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
More information.
Urban Stormwater Associate Director, American Rivers, New Cumberland, PA
More information.
Water Conservation Intern, Municipal Utilities Department, City of Tempe, AZ
More information.
Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator, State of Washington,
Bellevue, WA
More information.
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