IRES Newsletter: February 19, 2024 | Happy Reading Week 🕮! There is no IRES Seminar on February 22 due to the Midterm Break (Feb 19 to 23, 2024). | The Society for Conservation Biology is holding their interdisciplinary biannual North American conference (NACCB) at UBC June 24-28, 2024. It will be a dynamic program with science, art, and nature-based activities. Learn More | Our students Tatiana Chamorro- Vargas and Jumi Gogoi are giving talks the following Thursday - join us! Topics: Agricultural Transformation in Colombia and Crop Yield Prediction Models. Zoom link | Season 2, Episode 5 of Biodiversity Speaks: Sustainability, Rights, and Biodiversity in Agriculture Another amazing episode of Biodiversity Speaks hosted by Dr. Helina Jolly featuring Dr. Hannah Wittman will be released January 15th! Be sure to keep an eye out for it wherever you get your podcasts! Apple, Google, Spotify Listen in your browser | | Senior Associate / Associate | Reshape Infrastructure Strategies | Vancouver and Canada Locations Rolling Deadline Assistant Professor | Indigenous and Community Perspectives on Land, Ecosystem, and Cultural Stewardship | Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society | Oregon State University Deadline: March 15, 2024 Two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate to Advance Diversity position | William and Mary | Commonwealth of Virginia Rolling Deadline Postdoctoral Fellow in Values, Identity, Behavior, and the Environment | Gund Institute | University of Vermont Deadline: March 18, 2024 Two post-doctoral fellowships | Mui Ho Center for Cities| Cornell University | Position 1: Just and Equitable Cities | Position 2: Urban Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Rolling Deadline USFS Postdoctoral Fellowship | Wildfire Risk Reduction, Forestry Infrastructure, and Community Impacts in the Pacific Northwest Deadline: March 1, 2024 Tenure Track Assistant Professor | Environmental pollution and human health (emphasis on underserved and disproportionately impacted communities) | University of Colorado Boulder Deadline: March 1, 2024 Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantitative Social Sciences | Singapore Management University Deadline: February 24, 2024 Postdoc Opportunity at the Intersection of GIS, Environmental Health, and Equity Issues | Dartmouth College Rolling Deadline Postdoctoral Fellow - Spatial Data Analyst | College of Science | Moscow Deadline: May 11, 2024 Postdoctoral Researcher | Emory University | Department of Environmental Sciences Rolling Deadline PhD Position in European Studies - The Politics of EU Climate Policies | Amsterdam School for Regional and Transnational and European Studies Deadline: March 31, 2024 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Global Development Studies | Department of Global Development and Planning at the University of Agder IGUS Deadline: March 31, 2024 Prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship: Overcoming Barriers to Building Decarbonization | Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (BU-IGS) and Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute Rolling Deadline Human Wildlife Interactions, Social Science Assistant or Associate Professor | Oregon State University Deadline: March 3, 2024 Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow | Environment & Sustainability Program | William & Mary Deadline: February 26, 2024 School of Environmental Sustainability | Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy, Tenure Track Rolling Deadline Postdoctoral Scholar | Local Climate Action and Environmental Justice Research | UC Irvine Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy Deadline: March 31, 2024 NUAcT PhD Studentship | Climate Justice and Youth in Northeast England | Newcastle University, School of Geography, Politics and Sociology Deadline: February 26, 2024 Cluster Hires in Climate Change and Sustainability | Department of Geography | National University of Singapore Rolling Deadline PhD opportunities in Place-based Retrofit and the Decarbonisation Divide | University of Manchester Deadline: February 19, 2024 Social science postdoc on wildfire risk reduction and community impacts, Arcata, CA Deadline: March 1, 2024 Post-doc/Senior Researcher Position on Governance of the Energy Transition in Switzerland 80-100% Deadline: February 20, 2024 SSRI Co-Funded Assistant Professor in Rural SociologyDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education | Penn State University Park Rolling Deadline Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences | University of South Alabama Rolling Deadline Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science | Dickinson College Rolling Deadline See All Job Postings | Call for Presenters | Science Slam Canada The Science Slam event is competitive, fun, open to the public, and gives scientists and researchers at all levels, plus science enthusiasts a chance to meet others interested in science communication and share their scientific interest (or research) in a casual, non-academic space. The events often have >100 attendees! What exactly is a science slam? Based on the format of a poetry slam, a science slam is a competition where speakers gather to share their science with you - the audience. Competitors have five minutes to present on any science topic without the use of a slideshow and are judged based on communication skills, audience impact and scientific content. Props and creative presentation styles are encouraged — no slides!
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Learn More | | Opportunities to showcase and learn about Sustainability- Related Programs at Career and Climate Fair | Rotary Club of Chilliwack This free event is being marketed as a job fair. Students considering careers in sustainability and renewable energy will be able to learn about the training and education requirements to get into these careers. Also, companies that are currently hiring will be accepting resumes. If your school has sustainability-related programs that you think should be showcased at the event, feel free to reach out to secure a booth. The Rotary Club is also hoping to inspire the younger students in their community to enroll in these types of post-secondary programs.
April 13-14, 2024
Learn More | | Call for Applications | Digital Policy Hub Fellowship Program 2024-25 Cohort | CIGI The GELP invites teams of young leaders from North America to support communities and preserve our shared waters, lands and air. The program is aimed at youth who are 18–35 years old and are part of a team such as, but not exclusively, youth-led organizations, youth-led associations, nongovernmental organizations, not-for-profit youth-led businesses, and teams of youth innovators and entrepreneurs interested in building their businesses.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Learn More | | Call for Applications | Digital Policy Hub Fellowship Program 2024-25 Cohort | CIGI The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is now accepting applications for the Digital Policy Hub is a transdisciplinary space where fellows (at undergraduate, masters, doctoral and post-doctoral levels), industry leaders and government practitioners come together to share and develop their research on the rapid evolution and governance of transformative technologies across a variety of sectors, both in Canada and across the globe. At this time, only those applicants associated to Canadian universities and in residence in Canada are eligible – including international students. We hope to broaden eligibility to non-Canadian universities in coming cohorts
March 1, 2024
Register Here | | Climate Solutions Summit | TU Berlin The What Works Climate Solutions Summit is a high-level conference for evidence-based climate policy that will take place June 9–12, 2024. It will promote and catalyze synthetic evidence on climate solutions for upcoming climate change assessments – particularly the IPCC’s 7th Assessment Report ─ as well as other forms of scientific policy advice.
June 9-12, 2024
Learn More | | Call for Abstracts: Western University EnviroCon 2024 - for distribution EnviroCon is an interdisciplinary conference organized every year by graduate students in the Collaborative Specialization in Environment and Sustainability at the Centre for Environment and Sustainability at Western University. EnviroCon 2024 will provide a forum for a broad range of topics in the Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, Policy, and Management. The conference is FREE to attend and participate in. Envirocon highly encourages Abstract submissions from all disciplines conducting research on topics related to environment and sustainability.
Deadline: February 22, 2024
Learn More | | Call for Abstracts - "Imagining Just Environmental and Climate Futures in Africa" Symposium Imagining Just Environmental and Climate Futures in Africa" at Cornell University on May 3-4, 2024. The two-day symposium will feature keynote speakers and paper discussion sessions on the theme of climate justice and related topics. The event is supported by the Institute for African Development and the Polson Institute for Global Development.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Learn More | | Research Opportunities for Indigenous students The team of the Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus or Solving-FCB, is providing some exciting opportunities for Indigenous students to join our team of researchers and be part of an international partnership that aims to support sustainable solutions for food security, conservation and climate change adaptation within the complex social and ecological contexts of today’s societies.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Register Here | | Opportunity for Grad Students and Postdocs: Become a CJUR Reviewer! The Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research (CJUR) is currently seeking highly articulate and self-motivated graduate students and researchers from all fields to join our journal’s review board.Reviewers will have the opportunity to give feedback on student submissions and help in deciding whether a submission moves to publication.
Deadline: March 17, 2024
Register Here | | Applications open for the Green Labs Fund The Green Labs Fund promotes and supports sustainability in labs across our campuses. As a research-intensive university with some 400 labs on campus, UBC consumes a significant amount of energy, water and materials for conducting world-class research. UBC lab buildings account for approximately 49 per cent of campus energy use, 24 per cent of campus water use, and 96 per cent of total hazardous waste generated.
Deadline: March 17, 2024
Learn More | | Applications open for Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health This scholarship supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with one or more Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous British Columbia communities that are addressing air quality, environmental health issues and/or promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative initiatives. A scholarship of $4,000 is offered in 2024, with the possibility of a second, smaller scholarship as funds allow. May 10, 2024 Learn More | | Applications open for 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program | CEEJH Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH) is excited to open applications for our 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program, designed specifically for individuals with beginner to intermediate levels of climate and environmental justice knowledge! This comprehensive 23-week program (requiring just 4-7 hours per week) has been carefully curated to provide a strong foundation in the essential principles of Environmental Justice (EJ) and Climate Justice (CJ).Our program is uniquely structured to accommodate a diverse range of candidates from EJ communities. Through this transformative opportunity, participants will not only deepen their understanding of environmental and climate issues but will also develop practical skills to empower their communities. Rolling Deadline Register Here | | Invitation to join the Organizing Committee for Water & Environment Student Talks Conference (WEST-Con) 2024 WEST-Con is an interdisciplinary conference organized by students for students working within the fields of water and environment. In the past two years, WEST-Con was held in a virtual/hybrid format to facilitate student participation nationally and internationally. This format has seen over 300 participants from 16 countries, creating a global community among student researchers. WEST- Con invites students from all faculties to join the multi-disciplinary Organizing Committee for WEST-Con 2024. Subcommittees include: Finance, Communications, Publicity, Logistics, and Content. A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities for each subcommittee can be found in the linked form shared below. Rolling Deadline Register Here | | UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter Check out the latest UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter for events, workshops, and more! Learn More | UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Update Newsletter Check out the latest "GradUpdate" - a weekly snapshot of workshops and opportunities available to UBC graduate students. Read the Newsletter | | Garcia-Vega, D., Dumas , P., Prudhomme, R., Kremen, C., Aubert, P. (2024). A safe agricultural space for biodiversity. Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1328800 Javed, B., Giang, A., & Kandlikar, M. (2024). Variability in costs of electrifying passenger cars in Canada. Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1088/2634-4505/ad253e Naito, R., Chan, K. M. A., Zhao, J. (2024). Combating the exotic pet trade: Effects of conservation messaging on attitudes, demands, and civic intentions. Conservation Science and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13078 Taylor, R., Naidoo, R., Steel, L., Knight, M., ... (2024). Count, connect, conserve: Southern Africa elephant survey points the way (commentary). Mongabay. | How can just relations challenge colonialism? And how do we centre reconciliation and justice in climate solutions? Hear from former Member of Parliament, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and bestselling author Jody Wilson-Raybould, while connecting with a community striving to contribute to decolonizing Canada and working towards climate justice. March 13, 5-7pm PST Presented in partnership by the Centre for Migration Studies, Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, Office of Wellbeing Strategy, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Peter A. Allard School of Law, Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, UBC Community Engagement, UBC Okanagan Library, and UBC Sustainability Hub. HOW TO ATTEND Register with link below IN-PERSON LIVE at UBC Vancouver | Tickets $10
Students and other priority groups: FREE (Get Promo Code) Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre [map]
Doors at 4.30pm, reception with light refreshments IN-PERSON LIVESTREAM at UBC Okanagan * Free
Sawchuck Family Theatre, UBC Studios Okanagan [map]
Doors at 4.30pm ZOOM WEBINAR * Free Register Here | In this session, a few instructors affiliated with the Earth Science Experiential and Indigenous Learning (EaSEIL) project will share their experiences of engaging with Indigenous communities and resources, and incorporating Indigenous perspectives, knowledges, and ways of knowing in field-based learning course activities. As a group, we will discuss different models of engagement these instructors designed and implemented, lessons learned and students’ perspectives about these efforts. March 12, 2024 | Irving K Barber Learning Centre, Dodson Room (Room 302) | 1:30 - 3:00 PM Learn More | Join us online for three mornings where we will explore how to adapt to the climate change challenges facing the agriculture sector. Hear from those working on the ground and learn about the research and programs emerging to support BC farmers. End each morning with a chance for discussion and networking with the ACARN community of growers, agrologists, researchers, policymakers and students. Thanks to funding by the BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food and CleanBC the workshop is available at no cost, registration is required. Register Here | Viet Thanh Nguyen’s writing is bold, elegant, and fiercely honest. His remarkable debut novel The Sympathizer won the Pulitzer Prize, globally reimagining what we thought we knew about the Vietnam war. Almost a decade since this groundbreaking novel was published, he revisits the developing conversations around the continuing global refugee crisis with his Phil Lind Initiative talk titled Speaking for an Other. Read more. This event is part of the Phil Lind Initiative series Pop Politics: Pop Culture and Political Life in the United States that is taking place from January to April, 2024. Learn More | Have news to share or want to unsubscribe? Email us at:
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