The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability provides this list to announce seminars, meetings, colloquiums, lectures, brown bags, announcements of interest, and job opportunities to the Institute community. If you have items you’d like to add please submit them to Cindy.Zisner@asu.edu before 5 PM Wednesday. This Digest is sent out on Friday morning. You may subscribe, unsubscribe, or change subscriber settings at http://lists.asu.edu/archives/giosasu.html under the Options where it says Join or Leave GIOSASU. You can see archives of list messages at the same address.
There will be no Digest next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Best wishes to everyone and their families and friends.
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@ASU: Lunch & Learn with University Sustainability Practices
2. School of Sustainability Internship Poster Session
3. Free Film Screening: Before the Flood
5. Sustainability Series: Revolution in the Desert: How Arizona Improved the Lives of Farm Animals
6. Film Screening: Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields
Other Events - On Campus
7. Transportation Seminar: Sustainable Transportation – Perspectives and Application
8. Evidence-Based Teaching Seminar: When Active Learning Fails
10. Evidence-Based Teaching Seminar: Unlocking the Potential of All Learners to Thrive in STEM
Other Events - Off Campus
11. City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: House Call Alert!
News and Announcements
13. Foodies get a taste of the future
14. Why PepsiCo aims to repair watersheds in Latin American cities
15. The Earth's terrain through the eyes of Native people
16. New mapping data reveals major growth in eco markets
17. Game shows sustainability goes far beyond recycling
18. Low-carbon aviation fuel soars onward
Other Jobs
20. Research Scientist, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin
21. Sustainability Planner, Community Focus (part-time), City of Lakewood, Colorado
23. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sustainability, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
25. Science Fellow, Columbia University
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EVENTS
Sustainability Series: Help Envision Tempe’s 5th Street Streetscape
(Tuesday, November 22, 2016) The City of Tempe is collecting input to improve pedestrian, bike, and transit facilities, enhance the streetscape and traffic-calming features on 5th Street between Farmer and College avenues. From 3:00-4:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Sustainability@ASU: Lunch & Learn with University Sustainability Practices
(Wednesday, November 30, 2016) Come and learn about the University Sustainability Practices teams’ projects and goals at Arizona State University. From 12:00-1:30 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
School of Sustainability Internship Poster Session
(Thursday, December 1, 2016) Please join us on the first floor of Wrigley Hall for this special internship poster session. It is the culminating event for the capstone internship class (SOS 484), a graduation requirement for all undergraduates majoring in sustainability. From 4:00-5:45 p.m. in room 102, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Free Film Screening: Before the Flood
(Thursday, December 1, 2016) Climate change — the recent shift in global climate patterns is an undeniable force that will affect every individual. In his new documentary Before the Flood, Leonardo DiCaprio travels the globe to reveal why the increasing threat of climate change requires swift solutions and communal action. The documentary follows DiCaprio as he travels to every corner of the globe speaking with scientists, world leaders, activists and local residents to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; film begins at 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theater, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
Sustainability@ASU: Sustainability Storytelling: Short Documentaries from Peter Byck’s Class - 7th Edition
(Friday, December 2, 2016) Join us for a free screening of three short films created by students from the School of Sustainability and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, under the direction of Sustainability Scientist Peter Byck (director of Carbon Nation). From 9:00-10:00 a.m. in room 401, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registratio.
Sustainability Series: Revolution in the Desert: How Arizona Improved the Lives of Farm Animals
(Friday, December 2, 2016) Paul Shapiro, Human Society of the United States will present Revolution in the Desert: How Arizona Improved the Lives of Farm Animals from 12:00-1:15 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
Film Screening: Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields
(Wednesday, December 7, 2016) Ground Operations is an award-winning documentary film and social action campaign that champions the growing network of combat veterans who are transitioning into careers as sustainable farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers. Please join us for the opportunity to talk with the filmmaker, Dulanie Ellis, and join in a robust conversation about the opportunities for veterans to find their next mission of service while strengthening local food security. Price: $10 - The proceeds of ticket sales will support both local and national (Ground Operations) programs. Free for veterans and active military. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; film begins 7:00 p.m. at Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. More information and registration.
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On Campus
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar: From Sustainability to Healthcare: Emerging Solutions Through Tunable Control of Breath Figures on Liquids
(Friday, November 18, 2016) Sushant Anand, University of Illinois-Chicago will present From Sustainability to Healthcare: Emerging Solutions Through Tunable Control of Breath Figures on Liquids at 1:00 p.m. in room 210, Schwada Classroom Office Building, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. For more information contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
NASA DEVELOP Showcase
(Friday, November 18, 2016) Please join us for a NASA DEVELOP Showcase. We will be highlighting the benefits of the DEVELOP Program, which presents an opportunity for paid earth science research for students at all levels, recent graduates, and veterans. There will be two sessions: NASA DEVELOP Overview at 1:00 p.m. and Current NASA DEVELOP Research at 1:45 p.m. This event will be held in room 401, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Transportation Seminar: Sustainable Transportation – Perspectives and Application
(Friday, November 18, 2016) Joe Zietsman, Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University will present Sustainable Transportation – Perspectives and Application from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in room 425, College Avenue Commons, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.
Evidence-Based Teaching Seminar: When Active Learning Fails
(Friday, November 18, 2016) Stanley Lo, University of California-San Diego will present When Active Learning Fails from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in room 106, E-wing, Life Sciences Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Chemical Engineering Seminar: Using Computer Simulations to Understand and Control Chemical and Biochemical Reactions at Extreme Conditions
(Monday, November 21, 2016) Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington will present Using Computer Simulations to Understand and Control Chemical and Biochemical Reactions at Extreme Conditions at 10:45 a.m. in room B105 (auditorium), Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. For more information contact Durella.ODonnell@asu.edu.
Neuroscience Research Seminar: ROCK Inhibitors as an Opportunity to Target Alzheimer's Disease Pathology and Enhance Memory
(Thursday, December 1, 2016) Mari Turk, Arizona State University will present ROCK Inhibitors as an Opportunity to Target Alzheimer's Disease Pathology and Enhance Memory from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in room 120, Computing Commons, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Evidence-Based Teaching Seminar: Unlocking the Potential of All Learners to Thrive in STEM
(Friday, December 2, 2016) Sasha Barab, Center for Games and Impact, Arizona State University will present Unlocking the Potential of All Learners to Thrive in STEM from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in room 106, E-wing, Life Science Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Off Campus
Conservation Alliance Community of Practice Series: The Salt and Verde Rivers Water Fund: Keeping Farmers Farming, Rivers Flowing, and Communities Healthy
(Wednesday, November 30, 2016) Maggie Messerschmidt and Christian Stumpf will present the purpose and framework for the Salt and Verde Rivers Water Fund. The Fund is an opportunity for downstream communities, businesses and other interests to invest in river-friendly projects that will offset the risk to quality and supply while protecting critical wildlife habitat and benefitting both upstream and downstream communities. At 12:00 p.m. at the Webster Auditorium, Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Join us for lunch, please RSVP to cflower@dbg.org.
City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: House Call Alert!
(Thursday, December 1, 2016) Learn strategies to safely detox you home and workplace using eco-healthy products, fresh air ventilation, & organic pesticides to achieve a chemical-free environment. From 7:00-9:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. More information.
Law, Justice and Development 2016
(Monday-Friday, December 5-9, 2016) The Legal Vice Presidency of the World Bank cordially invites you to attend the Law, Justice and Development (LJD) Week 2016 to be held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC. This year's theme is Law, Climate Change and Development. The Law, Justice and Development Week 2016 will convene a broad community of development professionals who use law and justice tools to battle poverty and boost shared prosperity. The theme for this year’s event is “Law, Climate Change and Development”. More information and registration.
2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit
(Monday-Friday, February 13-15, 2017) The 2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit is a significant moment and turning point for Second Nature and the Climate Leadership Network. We’ll reflect on 10 years of bold climate leadership by higher education institutions, and anticipate the future of the Network and the sustainability movement. The 2017 Summit is designed for campus sustainability teams, including specialized content for presidents, faculty, and staff. They are also seeking proposals for presentations, sessions, and workshops. The event will be held at Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E. Fifth St, Tempe. More information.
GreenBiz17
(Tuesday-Thursday, February 14-16, 2017) Sustainability leaders from the world’s largest companies gather each year at the GreenBiz forum to explore pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in sustainable business. The event offers a rich blend of presentations, workshops and networking opportunities framed by the State of Green Business report, GreenBiz Group’s award-winning annual research and analysis of key sustainability metrics and trends. Attendees return from GreenBiz both inspired by what’s possible and ready to tackle their organization’s greatest sustainability challenges. GreenBiz is produced in collaboration with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University. To be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054. More information and registration.
Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference 2017
(Sunday-Monday, March 26-27, 2017) The Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference 2017 aims to be the best participant-driven conference you can attend. We challenge you to embed community building methods and facilitation into your presentations, workshops, and interactions with each other. Let’s transition from PowerPoint and unleash our collaborative selves with World Cafés and Appreciative Inquiry, using our gathered brain trust to find solutions to collective challenges. This year we will envision new possibilities, expand our communities and learn through experimentation as we advance the goal of thriving people, places and planet. At the University of Maryland, College Park. More information.
Second International Conference on Tourism & Leisure Studies
(Thursday-Friday, April 6-7, 2017) The Second International Conference on Tourism & Leisure Studies will feature plenary sessions by some of the world’s leading thinkers and innovators in the field. Each year the International Conference on Tourism & Leisure Studies draws a diverse group of participants from all over the world. Our Program Development team draws on this diversity to craft a rich and distinctive conference experience. It will be held at the University of British Columbia, Robson Square, Vancouver, Canada. More information.
Engineering Sustainability 2017: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line
(Sunday-Tuesday, April 9-11, 2017) This focused conference will bring together engineers and scientists from academia, government, industry, and nonprofits to share results of cutting-edge research and practice directed at development of environmentally sustainable buildings and infrastructure. At the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More information.
Ninth International Conference on Climate Change Impacts & Responses
(Friday-Saturday, April 21-22, 2017) The Ninth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses features research addressing the following annual themes: Scientific evidence; assessing impacts in divergent ecosystems; human impacts and impacts on humans; and technical, political, and social responses. There will be a special focus on communicating and collaborating for resilient solutions to climate change. To be held at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. More information.
Better Building Summit 2017
(Monday-Wednesday, May 15-17, 2017) The Better Buildings Summit is a national meeting where leading organizations across key sectors showcase solutions to cut energy intensity in their buildings portfolio-wide by 20% over the next ten years. This Summit is designed for partners and stakeholders to exchange best practices and highlight demonstrated market solutions with an equal emphasis on discussing future opportunities for greater energy efficiency in America’s homes and buildings. The meeting occurs in Washington, D.C. More information.
IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2017
(Saturday-Tuesday, May 20-23, 2017) The Sustainable Development Division of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) is sponsoring the Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability Track at the 2017 IISE Annual Conference and Expo. The conference is a forum for exchanging knowledge and discoveries in the industrial and systems engineering research and practitioner communities. The 2017 IISE Annual Conference and Expo will be one conference, where ISERC and Applied Solutions sessions will be organized together. This exciting change will bring researchers and practitioners together to share the latest advances in Sustainable Development. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More information.
Universities Council on Water Resources Conference: Water in a Changing Environment
(Tuesday-Thursday, June 13-15, 2017) The 2017 Annual Conference, Water in a Changing Environment will take place in Fort Collins, CO. Gaps in projected water supply and demand, water quality and reuse issues, increased food and energy needs, and a changing climate bring water resources to center stage, not only in the western U.S. but across the continent and around the world. Please join the dialogue as we seek to develop transdisciplinary and disciplinary solutions to complex water problems and explore bridges between science and policy. Call for abstracts until January 20, 2017. More information.
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences Annual Meeting
(Wednesday-Saturday, June 21-24, 2017) AESS 2017 will be held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. We’d love to have some ASU folks (faculty and students) to get involved in the local planning. If students help out in a substantial way, we can comp them for the conference. Contact David Hassenzahl for more information about getting involved. For more information about AESS.
Energy Impacts 2017
(Wednesday-Thursday, July 26-27, 2017) Energy Impacts 2017 is the first North American conference focused on social science research related to the impacts of energy development - with a goal of synthesis, comparison and innovation among established and emerging energy impacts scholars from North America and abroad. The pace, scale and intensity of new energy development around the world demands credible and informed research about potential impacts to human communities that host energy developments. While a fast-growing body of research addresses social, economic, and behavioral impacts from large-scale energy development for host communities and landscapes, their discoveries are often isolated by disciplinary and geographic boundaries. We invite participation from sociologists, geographers, political scientists, public health specialists, economists, anthropologists, practitioners and other interested parties whose work addresses impacts of new energy development for host communities and landscapes. Please visit http://www.energyimpacts.org to join a mailing list for future updates, and to add your profile to our growing data base of energy impacts researchers and professionals. The conference will be held at Ohio State University, Columbus.
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Solar Impulse Update
Building on the success of the first Round-the-World solar-powered flight, completed four months ago (July 26, 2016) in Abu Dhabi, Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation launched the World Alliance for Clean Technologies last week at COP22 in Marrakech. See http://alliance.solarimpulse.com for more information on the exciting initiative.
Foodies get a taste of the future
Chefs, professors and everyday foodies were busy using their taste buds to delineate the finer notes of hibiscus, passion fruit and orange blossom. Their minds, however, were focused on whether they’d have access to such ingredients in the future. Read more.
Why PepsiCo aims to repair watersheds in Latin American cities (from GreenBiz.com)
Rain falls steadily for five months a year in Guatemala, filling lakes and greening lush tropical forests. Yet a shortage of water is so severe that Guatemalans frequently take to the streets to protest about it. Read more.
The Earth's terrain through the eyes of Native people
When people look at a landmark like a peak, they may see a few things. A mountain, first of all. Maybe some history to go with it, like a Civil War battle once being fought at its foot. Perhaps a personal aspect, like usually stopping there for a cone. Native people see another dimension entirely. They see all those things, and more: religion, myth and beliefs, physically manifested in stone and sand. Read more.
New mapping data reveals major growth in eco markets (from GreenBiz.com)
U.S. President Barack Obama has been shaking things up in the world of conservation and land management. His administration has put several biodiversity-friendly policy changes in place that aim to boost efficiency among the federal agencies that manage land and wildlife. But Obama’s efforts aim to do more than just streamline government activities. He also intends to dramatically increase the flow of private sector dollars into conservation. Read more.
Game shows sustainability goes far beyond recycling
During a flu pandemic, a homeless woman gets information from the city on how to stay healthy and takes it back to her community of homeless people. With new confidence, she becomes a conduit, providing data to city workers about the health of her friends. Eventually, she becomes such a resource that the city hires her to do outreach. That is a fictional scenario, but it’s also a potential solution for a city that needs resources during and after a crisis. Read more.
Low-carbon aviation fuel soars onward (from GreenBiz.com)
You may be surprised to learn that air travel is already efficient. In fact, a flight between New York and Los Angeles achieves the equivalent of about 80 miles per gallon per passenger. Read more.
ASU University Sustainability Practices’ Biophilia Contest
Biophilia (n): “Love of life” or peoples’ instinctive bond with nature. Share your vision to bring more nature to ASU’s campus spaces. Biophilic design seeks to incorporate nature into the built environment. Biophilic design reduces stress, improves health and enhances mood and promotes creativity. Participating teams will develop biophilic design concepts for the Memorial Union, one of the Sun Devil Fitness Complexes or a facility of their choosing on any campus. Representatives from proposed facilities and biophilic design experts will choose semi-finalists for ASU students to vote on. The winning design may be installed on campus. This contest is open to all ASU students and entries are due December 1, 2016. First place prize is a $3,000 scholarship. Rules and applications may be found here.
Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition
EPA is announcing the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition that asks student teams to design green infrastructure for their campus. This year, teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their stormwater management designs. EPA is calling for college and university students to form teams with a faculty advisor to participate in the competition. EPA encourages teams to be multidisciplinary (comprised of planners, engineers, designers, scientists, and more). Teams will be able to submit in either the master plan or demonstration project categories. Submissions for this year's competition will be due December 16, 2016 and winners will be announced in Spring 2017. EPA will offer faculty and student prizes. Faculty advisors will receive $3,000 for first-place teams and $2,000 for second-place teams. Student team members will receive $2,000 for first-place teams and $1,000 for second-place teams. Please see (https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks) for more information. Additional questions may be directed to Katelyn Amraen at RainWorks@epa.gov.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
October 2016 drought summary is online.
October Southwest Climate Outlook
The October 2016 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: October 2016 – SW Monsoon: Monsoon Recap & Leftovers Edition
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Living with Locusts Project, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability
To review and apply for this position, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/37618
Program Manager, Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Program
Instructions to Apply: To review and apply go to ASU Human Resources, click on Internal or External Applicants, and in the “Requisition ID” section, type 27270BR.
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Student Trainee (Engineering), Public Service, General Services Administration, Various locations
Application deadline November 21, 2016. More information.
Assistant Professor, Freshwater - Earth and Planetary Science, University of California-Santa Cruz
Application deadline November 23, 2016. More information.
Research Associate, Agricultural Water Management Scientist, NERC Science of the Environment, Wallingford, UK
Application deadline November 27, 2016. More information.
Land and Water Protection Manager, Southern Arizona, The Nature Conservancy
Application deadline November 28, 2016. Job ID #44816. More information.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Irvine
Application deadline November 30, 2016. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Food Security, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
Application deadline December 1, 2016. More information.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Modeling, University of Vermont
Application deadline December 1, 2016. More information.
Two Postdoc Positions, Hydrometeorology and Climate and Drought Modeling, Ghent University, Belgium
Application deadline December 1, 2016. More information.
PhD Research Assistantship, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Foliar Function, Forest & Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Application deadline December 1, 2016. More information.
Research Scientist, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin
Application deadline December 2, 2016. More information.
Ecosystem Programme Assistant, IUCN, Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain
Application deadline December 4, 2016. More information.
Sustainability Planner, Community Focus (part-time), City of Lakewood, Colorado
Application deadline December 5, 2016. More information.
Assistant Professor, School of Earth Sciences & Environmental Sustainability, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Application deadline December 5, 2016. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Ecology, Evolution, Ecosystems and Society, Dartmouth College
Application deadline December 5, 2016. More information.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sustainability, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Application deadline December 10, 2016. More information.
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Application deadline December 23, 2016. More information.
Faculty Position , Water Resources Engineering/Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Application deadline December 31, 2016. More information.
Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Americorps, West Virginia
Application deadline December 31, 2016. More information.
Science Fellow, Columbia University
Application deadline January 1, 2017. More information.
Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowships, NOAA
Application deadline January 6, 2017. More information.
Assistant Professor, GIS Science/Physical Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Application deadline January 9, 2017. More information.
Virginia G. Piper Resident Scholar
Application deadline January 20, 2017. More information.
Science Communication Fellow, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Vienna, Austria
Application deadline January 17, 2017. More information.
Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellow, American Rivers, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline January 31, 2017. More information.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Urban Ecology, The New School, New York, New York
Review of applications begins in January 2017. More information.
Louis Bacon Environmental Leadership Fellow, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Application deadline February 24, 2017 (Apply to School by December 1, 2016). More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
More information Job number 0619572.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Urban Ecology, The New School, New York, New York
Research Associate, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Climate Resilience in Urban Campuses + Communities Fellows, Second Nature
Director, Facilities and Property Management, Portland State University
Assistant Professor, Natural Resources Policy and Governance, Environmental Studies Program, University of Colorado-Boulder
Communications and Member Services Assistant, Urban Sustainability Directors Network & Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance
Principal Public Affairs Representative (Conservation), Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Hunger Program and Policy Manager, Arizona Community Action Association
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