SUSTAINABILITY DIGEST
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.
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. PlanetWorks Fall Dialogue Series: Navigating the Anthropocene
Other Events - On Campus
3. Biodesign Institute Seminar: DNA Origami-based Nanostructures in Motion
4. Biodesign Institute Seminar: Dissecting the Polymodal Gating and Modulation of TRP Channels
5. Splash Bash Pool Party and Dive-In Movie
6. Taste of Paradise at Skysong
7. Coffee @ Beyond: Origin of Life, Evolution and Digital Code
Other Events - Off Campus
8. City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Plant Selection
9. 2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop & Members Gathering
News and Announcements
10. Green Devils lead a collaborative sustainability culture at ASU
12. ASU, Amazon bring first-of-its-kind voice technology program to campus
13. New San Carlos Apache College aims to preserve culture, prepare for future
14. ASU scientists inspire high school student across country
15. Mesa Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Project Needs Your Vote!
16. Diamond electronics offer brilliant solutions
17. Best for the bottom line: Sustainable packaging wins customer loyalty
18. CLIMAS Podcast: August 2017 - Monsoon Midpoint Recap: Swinging for the Fences?
Institute Jobs
19. Student, Marketing & Social Media Assistant, Project Cities
20. Student, Report Writing Assistant, Project Cities
Other Jobs
21. Professor and Director, Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University
22. Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine
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EVENTS
Sustainability@ASU Free Film Screening: Felled
(Wednesday, August 23, 2017) Felled is a locally produced film about finding worth and beauty in something most consider to be trash. The film chronicles the journey of an urban pine tree saved from the landfill by two woodworkers who give the tree new meaning as a family dinner table. The film highlights the growing urban lumber movement and explores themes of waste, craftsmanship, and redemption. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; showtime at 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theater, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.
PlanetWorks Fall Dialogue Series: Navigating the Anthropocene
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) Gary Dirks, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability will present Navigating the Anthropocene from 5:00-5:30 p.m. reception; dialogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in room 240, ISTB4, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: The Hand that Feeds
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) The Hand That Feeds follows a shy sandwich-maker as he unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain. From 6:30-8:15 p.m. at the Vista del Sol Community Center Theater, 701 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe. More information and registration.
Sustainability Series: Affordable Housing, Health and Happiness in Arizona: Barriers and Opportunities
(Thursday, September 7, 2017) In this talk, experts Scott Cloutier, School of Sustainability, ASU; Deirdre Pfeiffer, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, ASU; Val Iverson, Arizona Housing Coalition; and Meagan Ehlenz, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, ASU will offer insights and unravel myths on affordable housing in Arizona. The conversation will touch on the interlinkages between affordable housing, wellbeing, happiness, community and connection. From 12:15-1:00 p.m. in room 481, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information and registration.
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On Campus
Biodesign Institute Seminar: DNA Origami-based Nanostructures in Motion
(Friday, August 18, 2017) Michael Mertig, Techische Universität Dresden will present DNA Origami-based Nanostructures in Motion from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Biodesign Institute Seminar: Dissecting the Polymodal Gating and Modulation of TRP Channels
(Friday, August 18, 2017) Wade Van Horn, Biodesign Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics will present Dissecting the Polymodal Gating and Modulation of TRP Channels from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in room 151, H-wing, Bateman Physical Sciences Center, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Splash Bash Pool Party and Dive-In Movie
(Friday, August 18, 2017) Enjoy some fun in the sun at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex in Tempe! Join us to celebrate getting through the first week of school. There will be a DJ, games and activities, food, and giveaways. The fun will begin at 4:30 p.m. We will be showing "Wonder Woman" at 7:30 p.m. See you there! More information.
Celebrate the Solar Eclipse at ASU
(Monday, August 21, 2017) Look no further astronomy lovers, the School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU is hosting a Solar Eclipse 2017 viewing experience on Monday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us on Hayden Lawn or in Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV on the Tempe campus for this rare, celestial event as we peer through solar telescopes and sport brand-new, free, ASU solar-safe viewing glasses. Plus, there will be live NASA coverage of the event and more interactive displays inside ISTB4, too. Don’t miss out on this fun, free, safe — no burning corneas here — solar eclipse viewing experience. More information.
Taste of Paradise at Skysong
(Thursday, August 24, 2017) Taste of Paradise is dedicated to providing premium organically grown, naturally grown and pesticide-free produce to create a better quality of life for Arizona families. We source from local farms to bring you a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the seasons. We are committed to this vision to help build more vibrant communities, a stronger local economy, and healthier lifestyles for generations to come. From 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Skysong shade structure, Skysong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. More information.
Coffee @ Beyond: Origin of Life, Evolution and Digital Code
(Monday, August 28, 2017) Perry Marshall, Engineer, Author and Business Consultant will present Origin of Life, Evolution and Digital Code from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. More information.
Off Campus
GreenBiz Webcast: Changing Behaviors in Consumer Recycling: What Businesses Need to Know
(Tuesday, August 22, 2017) Municipalities, retailers, manufacturers and stewardship organizations will want to learn about the impact of these changing behaviors on recycling in the future. Trends are derived from Call2Recycle's Nielsen study on recycling, with examples in battery recycling. From 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET (10:00-11:00 a.m. AZ). More information and registration.
City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Landscape Makeover
(Thursday, August 24, 2017) Take your landscape from drab to fab with design basics. Get step-by-step instructions on designing a successful yard makeover. Learn tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health. From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Civic Center Library, 3829 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. More information and registration.
7th Annual Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference: Building Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem
(Thursday, August 31, 2017) What makes this conference so unique is the diversity of collaborators represented with business, industry, education, government, NGOs, community leaders and more! With 40 sessions, 60+ exhibitors, and countless networking opportunities, there is something for everyone! Last year’s summit drew just over 1,200 attendees. Don’t miss out! From 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa. More information and registration.
City of Scottsdale Water Efficiency Workshops: Plant Selection
(Saturday, September 2, 2017) Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Learn design considerations and plant choices from a horticulturist and Master Gardener. Read more.
9th World Environmental Education Congress
(Saturday-Friday, September 9-15, 2017) The 9th World Environmental Education Congress which takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) is an international congress addressing education for environment and sustainability. WEEC 2017 is the 9th congress and will feature the theme of Culture/Environment: Weaving New Connections. The congress is an international meeting point for everyone working with education for environment and sustainable future or who has an interest in the field. WEEC 2017 will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest in environmental and sustainability education, to discuss with people from all over the world, to share your own work and to learn from others. We expect participants from a wide range of countries, and so invite you to add your ideas and energy to the mix. From the congress we aim to build a relevant network among environmental NGO’s, civil society associations, universities, local authorities as well as institutions from any level. WEEC congresses have received UNESCO and UNEP patronage and in many cases the presence or a message of the General Secretaries. More information.
UPLIFT! Climate Conference
(Friday-Sunday, September 15-17, 2017) UPLIFT! Climate Conference provides training and venues for upcoming leaders seeking to build a just, diverse, and powerful force for change. This third annual gathering will take place at a beautiful location near Moab, UT. Support your students if you can (travel assistance is available on an as-needed basis, while it lasts). UPLIFT! is a collaborative undertaking of the Grand Canyon Trust and the Landscape Conservation Initiative at Northern Arizona University. More information and registration.
VERGE 17: Where Technology Meets Sustainability
(Tuesday-Thursday, September 19-21, 2017) Accelerate the clean economy at VERGE 17 in Silicon Valley. The VERGE conference and expo brings together 2,000 leaders - from the world's largest companies and utilities, progressive government agencies and disruptive startups - to explore and elevate innovations at the intersection of technology and sustainability. Program tracks include: Renewable Energy Procurement, Distributed Energy Systems, Grid-Scale Power, Next-Gen Buildings, Connected Transportation & Mobility, Smart Infrastructure, City & Regional Resilience and Circular Economy. Join us and save 10% with discount code V17ASU. More information.
2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop & Members Gathering
(Saturday, September 23, 2017) Join us for the annual gathering of Arizona Environmental Educators! It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten together as a professional network. We’d like to invite you to our 2017 Professional Development Workshop. During our 2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop, you will learn about: how AAEE can support YOU, no matter what type of Environmental Education you are or you provide; details about our Basic Environmental Education Certification Program; our status as Affiliate network of the North American Association for Environmental Education; and our collective vision for the future. From 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, AZ 85173. More information and registration.
2017 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo
(Wednesday-Saturday, October 4-6, 2017) The 10th annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, in Las Vegas, is a premier venue to showcase new water-efficiency technology; build and strengthen effective, interdisciplinary relationships; and establish your company as an international leader in innovative water efficiency technology and services. The world's preeminent urban water efficiency conference and expo is in Arizona's backyard. If you are a water conservation or sustainability professional and you haven't yet attended, now is your chance! The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) is pleased to offer a full "first-timer" scholarship to the 2017 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo. In partnership with WaterSmart Innovations, AMWUA will award a full ride to an Arizona water conservation or sustainability professional who hasn't attended the conference in the past four years. Application deadline is August 23, 2017. More information.
44th Annual Natural Areas Conference – Working Beyond Boundaries: Collaboration as a Key to Natural Areas Management
(Tuesday-Thursday, October 10-12, 2017) The annual Natural Areas Conference address is one of the nation’s premier gatherings of conservation professionals, educators and scientists. The Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to learn about new research, receive valuable training and make important connections with other professionals in conservation-related fields. This year’s conference will focus on the many factors that are involved with properly conducting restoration projects on natural areas. To be held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Deadline for the call for papers/proposals is May 12. More information.
2nd International Bird Observatory Conference
(Thursday-Monday, October 26-30, 2017) New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) will host the 2nd International Bird Observatory Conference (IBOC), with over 300 representatives of more than 100 international bird observatories from around the globe expected. At the Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, New Jersey. More information and registration.
IEEE SusTech 2017
(Tuesday-Friday, November 12-14, 2017) The 5th Annual IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech 2017) is designed to explore the development and application of science, engineering and technology in achieving a sustainable lifestyle for humanity. It brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and scholars from multiple disciplines to hold a dialogue on environmental issues and collaborate on ideas to develop and utilize innovative tools and intelligent systems to address them. Attendees will learn about the tools, connections and proactive solutions to take their sustainability programs to the next level. To be held at the Hilton Phoenix Airport, 2435 S 47th St , Phoenix. More information and registration.
Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability
(Wednesday-Friday, January 17-19, 2018) The Fourteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, will be held at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, in Cairns, Australia. Founded in 2005, the conference provides a multidisciplinary space, spanning the various fields and perspectives through which we can address the fundamental and related questions of sustainability, brought together by a common concern for sustainability in an holistic perspective where environmental, cultural, economic, and social concerns intersect. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference explore the website.
Imagining a Different Future: Overcoming Barriers to Climate Justice
(Thursday-Friday, 8-9 February 2018) The conference will focus on a systematic analysis of barriers to action in the context of the process of change; global governance and law; economics and energy structures; the role of science and technology; and what we are learning about human psychology in relation to climate change. Presented by the University of Tasmania, with support of its Faculty of Law, the University of Utrecht Ethics Institute, the University of Tasmania's Institute for the Study of Social Change, the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS) in Hobart, Tasmania. More information.
Tenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses
(Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, 2018) The conference will be held at the University of California at Berkeley in Berkeley, USA. Founded in 2009, the conference aims to create an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of climate change, its causes, its eco-systemic impacts, and its human impacts. The conference also explores technological, policy, strategic, and social responses to climate change. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, colloquia, virtual posters, or virtual lightning talks. The conference features research addressing the annual themes. For more information regarding the conference, explore the conference website.
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Green Devils lead a collaborative sustainability culture at ASU
Abi Graves’ involvement at Arizona State University changed when she joined the Green Devil Network. The network brings ASU faculty and staff together to develop and lead a sustainable university culture. Read more.
Student reporting investigation finds as many as 63 million in US exposed to potentially unsafe drinking water
The Carnegie-Knight News21 program, a national multi-university reporting initiative headquartered at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, released a major multimedia investigation Monday into water pollution and its impact on health in the U.S. Twenty-nine students from 18 universities traveled to 25 states, interviewing hundreds of individuals and collecting thousands of pages of state and federal statutes and records for “Troubled Water.” Read more.
ASU, Amazon bring first-of-its-kind voice technology program to campus
Amanda Nguyen, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering at Arizona State University, has had the latest wave of technology in her hands for 24 hours. As a resident in ASU’s newest and most high-tech dorm for engineers, Nguyen chose to take part in a first-of-its-kind voice-technology program on a university campus by receiving a new Amazon Echo Dot, a hands-free, voice-controlled device that sends and receives messages, controls smart home devices, provides information and more. Read more.
New San Carlos Apache College aims to preserve culture, prepare for future
When the first students walk into classes at the new San Carlos Apache College on Monday, they’ll not only be learning biology and accounting, they’ll be part of a mission to preserve their language and culture and drive economic prosperity in their community. Arizona’s third tribal college opened Friday on the San Carlos Apache Reservation after two and a half years of intense planning and preparation, much of it done with the assistance of Arizona State University. Read more.
ASU scientists inspire high school student across country
Albert Kyi is entering the 11th grade this fall at Grace Church High School in New York City, NY, and has demonstrated a passion for innovation and sustainability far beyond his age. Read more.
Mesa Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Project Needs Your Vote!
The Neighborhood Energy Efficiency project has been selected as one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® program! The submission, along with the other finalists, are live at www.neighborhoodassist.com and anyone with a valid email address can logon and vote for the project. The 40 causes that receive the most votes will be announced on Sept. 28 and a $25,000 grant will be awarded to the affiliated nonprofits to implement the solution. The $25,000 would be used to purchase and install energy efficient windows in a low-income Mesa, AZ neighborhood. This project would reduce the need for air conditioning in the extreme heat of Arizona summers, thus making housing more affordable in the neighborhood and reducing the energy demand for the entire community. In addition, during the installation, Arizona Sustainability Alliance will make a bilingual educational presentation to neighborhood residents about more environmentally sustainable practices offered in Mesa. To support the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency project and vote, click here. The voting phase is open from Aug. 16-Aug. 25 and anyone with a valid email address is eligible to vote up to 10 times per day. State Farm Neighborhood Assist is a crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative that lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded. The initiative utilizes the State Farm Review Committee to vet submissions for causes and empowers the community to vote for the final 40 grant winners. The program has been inspired by the incredible number of neighborhoods that are coming together to solve a problem or improve their community.
Diamond electronics offer brilliant solutions
Diamonds are among the most coveted objects in the world. As gemstones, they are brilliant, rare and symbolic. As a raw material, they are a physicist’s best friend. If you think about certain characteristics of a material — hardness, for example, or ability to conduct heat — diamonds are usually at one extreme end of the spectrum. Read more.
Best for the bottom line: Sustainable packaging wins customer loyalty (from GreenBiz.com)
Businesses today understand that having a clearly structured and attainable sustainability model is becoming a necessity, and no longer simply a "nice to have." How this takes shape will differ for every company, but ultimately brands understand that sustainability can be a strong value proposition. And for those in the consumer product space, a critical part of committing to sustainability is doing so with the first part of the product the consumer interacts with: packaging. Read more.
Forum on Extreme Heat and Drought
How should communities build resilience for dealing with weather and climate-related hazards in the coming decades? Apply to participate in this day-long forum at Arizona Science Center on Saturday, September 16. The event is designed to gather the opinions of a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. You don't need to have knowledge about the topic to be selected. Applicants who are selected to participate will be notified in August. Those who are selected to participate will receive lunch during the event and a $50 stipend at the end of the day! Use the following link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3KBYYLHParticipants will use visualizations to explore potential vulnerabilities to our infrastructures, social networks, and ecosystems from heat waves and drought, then discuss potential strategies for addressing these threats, focusing on the priorities and needs of relevant stakeholders. At the event's conclusion, participants will make recommendations for increasing Phoenix's community resilience. For questions, contact Nicholas Weller.
EPA Announces 2017 Campus RainWorks Challenge
The Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce the rules for the 6th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition open to U.S. colleges and universities. EPA seeks to engage undergraduate and graduate students in designing innovative green infrastructure for stormwater management to showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Stormwater pollution is a problem that is growing in scope and magnitude. Communities need planners, designers, engineers, and other professionals to create resilient and affordable infrastructure solutions for stormwater management. EPA's Campus RainWorks Challenge invites the current generation of scholars to lend their creativity, knowledge, and energy to become part of the solution. Registration opens on September 1!! Please see https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks and this year's 2017 Campus RainWorks Challenge competition brief for more information.
Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program
July 2017 drought summary is online.
July Southwest Climate Outlook
The July 2017 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.
CLIMAS Podcast: August 2017 - Monsoon Midpoint Recap: Swinging for the Fences?
Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Business Development, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 13, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34528BR.
Project Manager Senior - Practice Lead, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 8, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34522BR.
Senior Program Manager - Sustainability Solutions Scientist, Walton Sustainability Solutions
Application deadline September 11, 2017. Go to ASU Jobs and search for Requisition ID 34525BR.
Student, Marketing & Social Media Assistant, Project Cities
To review and apply please go to https://students.asu.edu/employment/search, click on "Search On-Campus Jobs" and enter the requisition number 34682BR. Closes August 25, 2017.
Student, Report Writing Assistant, Project Cities
To review and apply please go to https://students.asu.edu/employment/search, click on "Search On-Campus Jobs" and enter the requisition number 34683BR. Closes August 25, 2017.
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Director of Freshwater & Marine, The Nature Conservancy, Austin, Texas
Application deadline August 27, 2017. Click on Texas, Job number 45552. More information.
President and CEO, Arizona Forward Association
Application deadline August 31, 2017. More information.
Communications Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, University of Texas-Austin
Application deadline September 1, 2017. More information.
Professor and Director, Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University
Application review begins September 15, 2017. More information.
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Sustainability, Division of Environment and Sustainability, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Review of applications begin September 15, 2017. More information.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine
Application deadline September 30, 2017. More information.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
More information Posting number 0619572.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy, Michigan Tech, Houghton, Michigan
Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana
Executive Director, Friends of the Verde River Greenway, Cottonwood, Arizona
Volunteer Coordinator Intern, International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Jobs at Recycle1, Phoenix, Arizona
Manager, Economic Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona
Northeast Program Coordinator, Mattress Recycling Council, Connecticut and Rhode Island
Program Assistant, Devens Eco-Efficiency Center, Devens, MA
Program/Logistics Planner, Mattress Recycling Council, Southern California
Supply Chain Sustainable Intern - Summer 2017, Cox Communications, Phoenix, Arizona
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