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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. Sustainability After School: Fusebox
2. Sustainability Series: Eco-Grief and Collective Trauma in the Climate Crisis
3. DCDC Water/Climate Briefing: The Hydrology of the Colorado River: What We Knew, When We
Knew It, and How We Used It
4. Free Film Screening: The Biggest Little Farm
5. Sustainability Certificate Program at ASU
Other Events - On Campus
6. ASU Open Door @ West
7. Biodesign Institute: Microbiomes and Emerging Contaminants
8. Transforming the Police
9. Copyright, Fair Use and Your Dissertation
10. Greenprint Training
11. ASU Open Door & Downtown Phoenix
12. Transportation Seminar: Three Transportation Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and
Electric Vehicles in a Better Future
13. ASU Open Door @ Tempe
14. ASU Open Door @ Polytechnic
Other Events - Off Campus
15. A Sip of Science: Linking Autism and the Microbiome
16. GreenBiz 20
17. Desert Rivers Audubon Society Speaker Series: Birding in the Neotropics
18. Volunteer! Gila River Clean Up
19. Extreme Heat Network Webinar: Rapid Production of Urban Heat Island Maps for the U.S.
20. Volunteers Needed! McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Expedition Days
21. 2020 University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability
22. URP 2020: Sustainable & Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships
News and Announcements
23. ASU Law professor receives lifetime fellowship honor
24. The unbearable lightness of bee-ing
25. ASU launches Center for Imagination in the Borderlands
26. ASU to present 2020 Rhodes Lecture with Gen. James N. Mattis
27. Starbucks commits to give more than it takes from the planet, and ditch disposable cups
28. Spring 2020 Research Study Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
29. Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, Brigham Young University Awards Available
Institute Jobs
30. Research Technician, Botanist, Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-term Ecological Research
Other Jobs
31. Extension Education - Water Resources, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
32. Puget Sound Water Resources Enforcement Specialist, Department of Ecology, King County,
Bellevue, WA
33. Freshwater Health Index Coordinator, Conservation International, Seattle, WA
34. Sustainability Officer, Department of Development and Engineering Services, City of Avondale, AZ
35. Executive Director, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Portland, OR
36. Water Resource Manager, Statewide Active Management Area Section, Arizona Department of
Water Resources, Phoenix, AZ
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EVENTS
Institute Events
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.
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.
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.
NEW!
Sustainability After School: Fusebox
(Tuesday, February 11, 2020) Fusebox, powered by Pierce Energy Planning, is a tech-enabled utility
management company headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. Come and meet the company’s “smart team”
including School of Sustainability alumni and how they provide solutions for complete energy and water
management. From 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. Priority registration (by February 6 - space limited) to School of Sustainability students and
alumni. More information and registration.
NEW!
Sustainability Series: Eco-Grief and Collective Trauma in the Climate Crisis
(Tuesday, February 11, 2020) Adam Lobel, Buddhist teacher and scholar of philosophy and religion,
will present “Eco-Grief and Collective Trauma in the Climate Crisis” at 6:30 p.m. (doors open 6:15 p.m.)
at Community Christian Church, 1701 S. College Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
NEW!
DCDC Water/Climate Briefing: The Hydrology of the Colorado River: What We Knew,
When We Knew It, and How We Used It
(Wednesday, February 12, 2020) Eric Kuhn, author and retired general manager of the Colorado River
Water Conservation District, will present “The Hydrology of the Colorado River: What We Knew, When
We Knew It, and How We Used It” from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Free Film Screening: The Biggest Little Farm
(Wednesday, February 12, 2020) The “Biggest Little Farm” chronicles the eight-year quest of John and
Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in
harmony with nature. Doors open at 6:30; show time at 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1140
E. Baseline Rd, 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
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!
ASU Open Door @ West
(Saturday, February 1, 2020) ASU Open Door @ West offers events and interactive activities in
mathematical and natural sciences, humanities, arts and cultural studies, education and business,
along with dozens of hands-on activities that excite curiosity for teachers, kids, lifelong learners and
parents. From 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Arizona State University, West campus. More information and tickets.
NEW!
Biodesign Institute: Microbiomes and Emerging Contaminants
(Monday, February 3, 2020) Terence Crofts, Northwestern University, will present “Microbiomes and
Emerging Contaminants” at 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State
University, Tempe campus. More information.
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!
Transforming the Police
(Wednesday, February 5, 2020) The Academy for Justice will host Transforming the Police, a one-day
conference at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in Phoenix,
Arizona. The conference is co-sponsored by Arizona State University’s School of Criminology and
Criminal Justice, as well as the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Conference is
from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University,
Downtown Phoenix campus. More information and registration.
NEW!
Copyright, Fair Use and Your Dissertation
(Thursday, February 6, 2020) This workshop will provide you with information and tools you need for
navigating copyright and fair use considerations for your dissertation or thesis. Whether you’re just
starting to write or you’re getting ready to submit, this workshop will help you figure out what you can
use, what rights you have and what it means to share your dissertation online. From 11:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. in the Downtown Library Instruction Room, Hayden Library, Arizona State University, Tempe
campus. More information and RSVP.
NEW!
Greenprint Training
(Thursday, February 6, 2020) Join us at the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning as
the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance provides training in how to use its online natural
infrastructure viewer! The CAZCA Greenprint is designed to assist decision-makers, researchers, and
members of the public in visualizing and planning around the natural resources of our county. CAZCA
collaborated with Arizona Game and Fish, the Nature Conservancy, and the Trust for Public Land to
create the Greenprint. Throughout this process there has been a focus on providing data to support
decisions that protect water resources, ensure habitat integrity, and mitigate heat risk through
nature-based solutions, among several other tools, and many layers of contextual data. From 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 5505, Coor Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and
registration.
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.
NEW!
ASU Open Door & Downtown Phoenix
(Saturday, February 8, 2020) ASU Open Door @ Downtown Phoenix offers interactive activities, tours
and a behind the scenes look into what powers a world class university. Tour the Cronkite School’s
state-of-the-art media complex, check out the College of Health Solutions nutrition kitchen, investigate
cadavers, create your own kid-friendly comic strip and get a glimpse of the new Beus Center for Law
and Society. Whether your dream is to work in health, be a news reporter or be a future public service
leader – ASU Open Door @ Downtown Phoenix is pure family fun. From 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Arizona
State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. More information and tickets.
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!
Transportation Seminar: Three Transportation Revolutions: Steering Automated,
Shared, and Electric Vehicles in a Better Future
(Wednesday, February 12, 2020) Daniel Sperling, University of California-Davis, will present “Steering
Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles in a Better Future” from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 333,
College Avenue Commons, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.
NEW!
ASU Open Door @ Tempe
(Saturday, February 22, 2020) ASU Open Door @ Tempe is a rare opportunity to get a behind the
scenes look into the spaces that house our most innovative projects, including the Biodesign Institute,
ASU Super Computer, Mars Space Flight Facility, ASU Marston Exploratory Theater, and more. ASU
Open Door offers you the opportunity to hear firsthand from ASU students and faculty about rare
poisonous insects, space exploration, volcanoes, drones and robots, medical breakthroughs and
Mayan discoveries. Interactive hands-on activities offer a wide spectrum of sciences, engineering,
humanities and the arts. From 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More
information and tickets.
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.
NEW!
ASU Open Door @ Polytechnic
(Saturday, February 29, 2020) ASU Open Door @ Polytechnic offers a behind the scenes look into
ASU’s state-of-the-art labs and learning environments. Come experience flight simulators, air traffic
control simulators, the wonders of algae, new-age cars, play classic video games, and enjoy dance
and theater performances. More information and tickets.
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.
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.
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
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!
A Sip of Science: Linking Autism and the Microbiome
(Tuesday, February 4, 2020) Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental
Biotechnology, Arizona State University will present “Linking Autism and the Microbiome” from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Blanco Tacos & Tequila, 2502 E. Camelback Rd. #122, Phoenix. More information and
registration.
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.
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.
NEW!
Desert Rivers Audubon Society Speaker Series: Birding in the Neotropics
(Tuesday, February 11, 2020) Cindy Marple, nature photographer, will present “Birding in the
Neotropics” from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert. More
information.
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!
Volunteer! Gila River Clean Up
(Saturday, February 22, 2020) Volunteer to restore crucial wildlife habitat by removing litter and
recyclables from the Gila River with ASU University City Exchange, Arizona Game and Fish
Department, River Network, and the Ball Corporation. Morning (10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and afternoon
(1:00-3:30 p.m.) shifts are available on Saturday adjacent to the Base & Meridian Wildlife Area. Free
lunch ! Learn more and RSVP at www.rivernetwork.org/ball.
NEW!
Extreme Heat Network Webinar: Rapid Production of Urban Heat Island Maps for the
U.S.
(Wednesday, February 26, 2020) Pete Aniello, Trust for Public Land, will present “Rapid Production of
Urban Heat Island Maps for the U.S.” at 12:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. EST). More information.
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.
NEW!
Volunteers Needed! McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Expedition Days
(Thursday-Friday, February 27-28, 2020) Join the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy for our annual
Expedition Days! Help elementary students learn about their place in the Sonoran Desert. This is an
amazing opportunity to gain leadership skills, give back to the community, and become an important
part of these students' learning experience. Training on February 5, 11, or 22. For more information.
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.
NEW!
2020 University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability
(Tuesday-Friday, March 31-April 3, 2020) The 11th University of Guam Conference on Island
Sustainability will take place at the Hyatt Regency Guam, with pre-conference events on March 30 and
31. For the first time in conference history, the Governor of Guam, Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, will
serve as co-chair alongside UOG President Dr. Thomas W. Krise. This year's theme is "Island Wisdom
for a Global Future." Together with strategic partners, the Local2030 Islands Network and Global
Island Partnership (GLISPA), the conference aims to gather representatives from at least 20 islands in
2020 to share progress, innovations, and strategies to collectively move toward a sustainable global
future. Sustainability leaders from around the globe are also invited to share innovations and
partnership opportunities that will contribute to island sustainability. More information and registration.
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.
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.
NEW!
URP 2020: Sustainable & Resilient Urban-Rural Partnerships
(Wednesday-Friday, November 25-27, 2020) Regions are of critical importance to achieve the
implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda including the Sustainable Development Goals and the
HABITAT III objectives. By focusing on sustainable and resilient urban-rural partnerships, the
international URP2020 conference aims at developing new urban-rural imaginaries, integrating
strategies and projects that explore present and future potentials in terms of sustainability and
resilience. The URP2020 will bring together and connect scientific insights and enlightening
experiences of on-going projects in practice. We offer a forum for exchange and support the co-design
of ideas to tackle the challenges for sustainable and resilient regional development. The conference
will be held in Leipzig, Germany. More information.
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW!
ASU Law professor receives lifetime fellowship honor
Distinguished Sustainability Scientist Gary Marchant was recently elected by his peers as a fellow of
the American Association for the Advancement of Science – one of eight fellows named in the Societal
Impacts of Science and Engineering sector, for distinguished contributions to research, teaching and
outreach at the intersections of law, science and biotechnology, including important work with
legislative, executive and judicial groups. Read more.
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The unbearable lightness of bee-ing
The United Nations biodiversity chief warned that humans risk living in an “empty world” with
“catastrophic” consequences for society if world leaders cannot reach an agreement this year to stop
the mass extinction of wildlife and destruction of life-supporting ecosystems. Rhinos. Giraffes. Tigers.
Birds (all of them). Insects. All of them are facing extinction. While the average person may not be able
to do much about giraffes or tigers, you can help bees. And there’s a beautiful new magazine that can
help you do that. Created by an Arizona State University biologist, “2 Million Blossoms” is a new
quarterly launching this month. With spectacular photography, writing and design, this is the Vanity Fair
of pollinator publications. Read more.
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ASU launches Center for Imagination in the Borderlands
The energy at Arizona State University's Katzin Concert Hall on January 23rd was mostly celebratory,
sometimes solemn and decidedly female. The university’s own wunderkind, MacArthur Fellow and
renowned poet Natalie Diaz, served as master of ceremonies for an evening of readings, performance
and discussion, all of which served to launch the Center for Imagination in the Borderlands, a brainchild
of Diaz’s that she and her collaborators hope will spark inquiry, action and, ultimately, a reimagining of
what America’s borderlands can be. Read more.
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ASU to present 2020 Rhodes Lecture with Gen. James N. Mattis
Gen. James N. Mattis has been named the 2020 John J. Rhodes Chair in Public Policy and American
Institutions at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. As chair, he will deliver the
Rhodes Lecture next month. The lecture, titled “Thwarting Threats and Nurturing Allies in Today’s
Global Affairs,” is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio
Salado Parkway. Tickets, which are available at http://barretthonors.asu.edu/rhodes, are free but a
small service charge will apply. Read more.
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Starbucks commits to give more than it takes from the planet, and ditch disposable
cups (from GreenBiz.com)
Starbucks is brewing a goal to become "resource positive" on carbon, water and waste, while
eventually moving away from single-use packaging. The aspiration, which lacks a deadline, comes
alongside three early sustainability commitments for 2030, all set forth Tuesday in public letter from
CEO Kevin Johnson. Read more.
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Spring 2020 Research Study Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Take part in a paid focus group study (small discussion group) about how college students define and
understand dating relationships and hooking up being conducted by Dr. Lauren Reed, MSW, PhD, School of Social Work. An hour and a half of your time will earn you a $25 Amazon gift card for your
participation! The discussion will be confidential, will focus on your ideas about college students as a
whole rather than your personal experiences, and no identifying information will be collected. You must
be 18 years old or older to participate, and you must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
at ASU. Focus groups will be led by one of your fellow ASU students and a member of our research
team (a graduate student or AmeriCorps staff member, no faculty!). You have the opportunity to sign
up for a focus group that most closely matches your gender identity and the groups you belong to on
campus. There are groups for International students, student athletes, LGTQ+ students, those in
Greek life, and open groups if you do not closely identify with any of the categories. Groups are being
held on multiple campuses. Your views will help us to better understand how college students define
and think about dating relationships to help inform services and programs for students on ASU
campuses. More information will be sent to those who sign up. Signing up is confidential through this
Google form link. Do not hesitate to email Lauren.A.Reed@asu.edu with any questions you may have.
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.
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Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, Brigham Young University Awards
Available
The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies is pleased to announce multiple awards for 2020 that
are available for scholars, students, or organizations conducting research or producing public
programming related to the Intermountain regions of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Applications for 2020 are due by 11:59 p.m. MST on March 15, and
awardees will be notified by May 1. More information and application instructions.
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.
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.
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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Research Technician, Botanist, Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-term Ecological
Research
Application deadline February 7, 2020. Go to Careers at ASU and search for 58687BR.
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Other Jobs
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Extension Education - Water Resources, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
Application deadline February 3, 2020. More information.
Water Quality & Aquatic Ecosystems Modeler, Department of Natural Resources,
Wisconsin State Government, Madison, WI
Application deadline February 3, 2020. More information.
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Puget Sound Water Resources Enforcement Specialist, Department of Ecology, King
County, Bellevue, WA
Application deadline February 4, 2020. More information.
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Freshwater Health Index Coordinator, Conservation International, Seattle, WA
Application deadline February 7, 2020. More information.
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.
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Sustainability Officer, Department of Development and Engineering Services, City of
Avondale, AZ
Application deadline February 9, 2020. More information.
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Executive Director, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Portland, OR
Application deadline February 13, 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
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.
Water Conservation Intern, Municipal Utilities Department, City of Tempe, AZ
More information.
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Water Resource Manager, Statewide Active Management Area Section, Arizona
Department of Water Resources, Phoenix, AZ
More information.
Water Resources Program Process Management Coordinator, State of Washington,
Bellevue, WA
More information.
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