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Brown Public Affairs offers science communication workshop

Initiative, ECI — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:53 -0400

Highlight: Communicating Your Science

Register at http://bit.ly/173c1am

Don't miss this 3-part workshop:

1. *Info Session*: Public Information Officer (PAUR) explains how PAUR
supports researchers as you prepare to communicate your science to the
world.
2. *Hands On Learning*: Practice communicating across disciplines in
small breakout groups.
3. *Keynote address*: Drs. Breuer (Engineering) and Swartz (Biology),
a successful Brown University interdisciplinary team share their story. [...]

Providence Foodshed Justice Mapping Project Launches at Granoff on Friday

Initiative, ECI — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:34:11 -0400

Greetings Friends,

You are cordially invited to the opening installation and "soft launch" of
the Greetings Friends,

You are cordially invited to the opening installation and "soft launch" of
the Providence Foodshed Justice Mapping Project website.

This site represents the course-based research and engaged scholarship of
nearly 300 Brown University students over the span of 3 years, for the
course "Sustenance and Sustainability." [...]

Sparks from a Sacred Fire: Itineraries of Natural Knowledge in the Eighteenth Century

Initiative, ECI — Tue, 7 May 2013 15:24:22 -0400

Forwarded from the STS list.....

Dear Colleagues,

I write to let you know about one last talk for the year, which I hope you
can attend:

Neil Safier (University of British Columbia)
*Sparks from a Sacred Fire:*
*Itineraries of Natural Knowledge in the Eighteenth Century*
Friday, May 10th at noon in Rhode Island Hall

Safier
is
the author of *Measuring the New World: Enlightenment Science and South
America*
(Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 2008), which won the the 2009 Gilbert Chinard
Prize from the Society for French Historical Studies and the Institut
Français de Washington, as well as numerous [...]

Upcoming Public Meetings for Regional Ocean Planning in New England

Initiative, ECI — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:18:56 -0400

*[image: Shared By SeaPlan]*
Announcement from John Weber at NROC, 5/3/13
*Upcoming Public Meetings for Regional Ocean Planning in New England*

Please join us and please help us spread the word about upcoming public
meetings to discuss draft regional ocean planning goals and associated
potential actions. The Northeast Regional Planning Body, a group of state,
tribal and federal representatives from New England who are working to
implement the National Ocean Policy and address critical New England ocean
issues, wants your input on these goals and actions. Additional information
on their progress can be found here:
http://northeastoceancouncil.org/regional-planning-body/meetings/ [...]

CES Master's Thesis talks and EEB Undergrad thesis talks TODAY

Initiative, ECI — Fri, 3 May 2013 09:32:48 -0400

Please join us for the CES Masters Student Thesis Presentations:

Friday, May 3rd from Noon-2:00pm
Center for Environmental Studies
UEL 106 Classroom

The ENVS graduate students will present their thesis research via
PowerPoint presentations.

*Students presenting:*

*Linlang He*
Understanding RGGI-funded Revenue Recycling Programs' Potential Impacts on
Low-income Population, in RGGI's First Compliance Period -- an overview of
revenue recycling programs across RGGI states, and a detailed analysis of
EmPower New York Program. [...]

Stories of the rewards, challenges, and tools of engagement

Initiative, ECI — Thu, 2 May 2013 09:56:47 -0400

COMPASS - an organization that places itself smack in the middle of science
communication and engagement -- just published a paper that recounts the
evolution of their thinking over the past two decades. Even more
interesting than the paper, is the blog carnival surrounding it, bringing
together a diverse set of stories, from many perspectives, including that
of our own Heather Leslie
.
*
* [...]

CES Lunchtime Seminar: The Power of Community Geography

Viens, Stephanie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:55 -0400

*CES THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SEMINAR
**The Power of Community Geography
*
*Speaker: Timothy Hawthorne
*

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Noon-1:00pm
Brown University
Center for Environmental Studies
UEL 106 Classroom, 135 Angell Street
Providence, RI
(pizza - $1 per slice)

The growing subfield of community geography places explicit emphasis on
identifying the spatial thinking and local knowledge that emerge from
neighborhood residents’ experiences and seeks to affect positive community
change in a variety of ways. As a research framework dedicated to
community-engaged scholarship and citizen science, the subfield holds
promise for developing a more inclusive and societal relevant discipline of
geography. In [...]

Coastal Ecology and Conservation course applications due May 1

Initiative, ECI — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:34:48 -0400

*Coastal Ecology and Conservation course applications due May 1*

This intermediate-level course (ENVS 0455) will enable students to
master fundamental ecological concepts and understand how this
knowledge can be used to inform coastal conservation and management.
Through case studies, discussions and field trips, students will
deepen their scientific knowledge of the challenges and opportunities
of coastal conservation science. [...]

Ground Zero for Climate Change: America's First Climate Refugees

Initiative, ECI — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:46 -0400

On Wednesday April 24th from 7-8pm in B&H 168, Yup'ik Eskimo, biologist and
community organizer Carl Wassilie will discuss efforts to address
"climigration" in Alaska, which threatens the cultural survival and
bioproductivity of indigenous communities and whole global ecosystems. Come
learn about Carl's experiences in having his home village relocated due to
climate change, and his efforts to organize against the continued
destruction of his community's resources. [...]

Why heat hurts food security (and what to do about it)

Initiative, ECI — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:56:21 -0400

Geological Sciences Colloquium
*"Why heat hurts food security (and what to do about it)"*

David Lobell is the Associate Director of the Center on Food Security and
the Environment at Stanford University and Assistant Professor
Environmental Earth System Science

This talk will present the current understanding of how global warming, and
specifically increased incidence of extreme heat, will affect food
security. Food security at the household level depends on food prices,
household incomes, and disease burdens. Heat has the potential to influence
all of these factors. After outlining these issues, the talk will focus on
the potential effect of heat [...]

URI-University of Tokyo Joint Summer Seminar: Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal New England: Implications for Fisheries and Coastal Hazards Management

Initiative, ECI — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:11:27 -0400

URI-University of Tokyo Joint Summer Seminar

Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal New England:
Implications for Fisheries and Coastal Hazards Management

August 8 - August 18, 2013

The University of Rhode Island (URI) and the University of Tokyo
(Todai) jointly offer a summer seminar on issues in coastal management.
This year the seminar will be held on the URI - Kingston campus with site
visits and fieldwork throughout southeastern New England. The course will
focus on the likely impacts of climate change on fisheries, aquaculture,
and coastal development in southern New England and on potential
adaptation strategies. The course will [...]

Fwd: Tom Wessels- "The Myth of Sustainability" - This Thursday April 18, 7pm

Viens, Stephanie — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:09:30 -0400

Good afternoon,

In addition to his CES Lunchtime Seminar talk, Tom Wessels will be giving a
talk this *Thursday at 7pm: "The Myth of Progress, Toward a Science of
Sustainability."* Please see invitation below.

Thanks,
Stephanie

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Targan, David
Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Subject: Tom Wessels- "The Myth of Sustainability" - This Thursday April
18, 7pm
To: David Targan [...]

Energy Science and Technology Seminar this Friday!

Viens, Stephanie — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:32:26 -0400

Good morning,

Please see the invitation below for the next Brown Energy Science and
Technology Seminar, this Friday at noon.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Stein, Derek
Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Subject: Energy Science and Technology Seminar this Friday!
To: ENERGY@listserv.brown.edu

Dear energy enthusiasts,

The next Brown Energy Science and Technology Seminar will be held this
Friday! This is your chance to find out about exciting energy-related work,
and meet others who share your interests. [...]

EEB seminar: Why historical ecology matters

Initiative, ECI — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:39:52 -0400

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Brown University

TUESDAY SEMINAR SERIES
*“Why historical ecology matters”*

Loren McClenachan
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Colby College

*Loren McClenachan research interests:*
My research is motivated by the desire to more effectively conserve and
manage marine resources. To this end, I use a variety of historical
documents, including photographs, narrative and archival documents, and
early survey and fisheries data to establish baselines for marine animal
populations, on which recovery targets can be set. I have worked in
tropical marine environments in the Caribbean, Florida Keys, and the
Hawaiian Islands. https://sites.google.com/site/lorenmcclenachan/ [...]

A Career in Global Environmental Law: Combining Passions

Initiative, ECI — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:18:22 -0400

A Career in Global Environmental Law: Combining Passions

Tuesday, April 9 at 5 pm
CareerLab, 167 Angell Street

Join alum Ken Rivlin '87 (History) to learn about his fascinating career
combining his long standing interests in the environment, policy, and
international law. Ken is head of the London-based law firm Allen & Overy's
Global Environmental Law Group, US Environmental and Regulatory Law Group
and US Pro Bono Program. Prior to his legal career, Ken worked on Capitol
Hill advising on environmental and budget policy, served as a press
secretary, and worked on numerous campaigns. [...]

Free online outreach training class for scientists -organized by NCEAS

Initiative, ECI — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:34:18 -0400

Are you interested in connecting to the public with your research? If so,
you're in luck. SciFund Challenge is organizing an outreach training class
for scientists that we'll be running for the month of May. The class is
free and is intended for scientists that are new to outreach, but would
like to get started with it. The class is open to scientists at any level,
in any discipline. The class will be conducted over the Internet, so all
countries are welcome. You can find more information about the class here:
http://bit.ly/Z8FN76. The deadline to fill out the short application [...]

Superfund Research Program (SRP) Seminar: TODAY AT NOON

Downs, Martha — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:14:06 -0400

Superfund Research program

*SEMINAR*

* ** *

*Environmental Law for Scientists: *

*Overview and Opportunities*

Presented by

Lawrence Schnapf

Founder of Schnapf LLC

Professor of Environmental Law at New York Law School

*Friday, April 5, 2013*

*12:00-1:00 PM*

* *

*Barus & Holley, Room 190*

*Brown University, 182 Hope Street, Providence, RI*

ECI Seminar Friday at 11:00: Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, & Sustainable Resource Use in a Changing Environment

Initiative, ECI — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:19:27 -0400

*Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, & Sustainable Resource Use in a Changing
Environment *

*Krista Capps – Friday, April 5th Seminar at 11:00 in Mencoff #205*

ECI Postdoc Candidate - Advisors: Heather Leslie & Sriniketh Nagavarapu

**

Krista Capps is an ecologist whose research is dedicated to understanding
how anthropogenic activities alter community structure and ecosystem
processes in aquatic environments. Krista earned a B.S. in biology and
political science from Hope College, an M.S. in environmental science from
Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from
Cornell University. Krista's dissertation work was focused on understanding
the community- and ecosystem-level [...]

Can It Get Any More Important Than This? How Data and Informatics Underpin Climate Assessments and What Have We Learned in General

Initiative, ECI — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:11:47 -0400

Can It Get Any More Important Than This?
How Data and Informatics Underpin Climate Assessments and What Have We
Learned in General

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
in Sidney Frank Hall - Marcuvitz Auditorium
(refreshments will be served before the lecture)

Peter Fox is a Tetherless World Constellation Chair and Professor of Earth
and Environmental Science and Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute. Previously, he was Chief Computational Scientist at the High
Altitude Observatory of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Fox
has a B.Sc. (hons) and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (including physics and
computer science) [...]

Fwd: Application Extension - The Hertog Global Strategy Initiative

Initiative, ECI — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:41:56 -0400

We received this in our International Affairs mailbox and forward it to you
in the event it is of interest.
International Affairs
University Hall, Room 301
1 Prospect Street
Box 1919
(401) 863-9720
international_affairs@brown.edu

The Hertog Global Strategy Initiative at Columbia University has extended
its application deadline until April 12, 2013 (rolling admissions). Join us
this summer in NYC for a unique program on climate change and global
governance! [...]

Seminar TODAY: Experiments in Sustainable Growth: Energy Ownership, Consumer Cultures, and Environmental Impact Over Nearly a Century

Initiative, ECI — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:39:28 -0400

*Experiments in Sustainable Growth: Energy Ownership, Consumer Cultures,
and
Environmental Impact Over Nearly a Century *

*Abby Spinak – Wednesday, April 3rd Seminar at 11:00 in Mencoff #205
**ECI Postdoc Candidate -- Advisors: John Logan, Seth Rockman & Samuel Zipp
*

Abby Spinak is a doctoral candidate in Urban Studies and Planning at MIT
and a Jacob K. Javits fellow. She studies the relationship between the
environment and capitalism through an interdisciplinary lens that includes
history, sociology, political science, and economics. Her current research
examines electric cooperatives --community owned and democratically managed
utilities that proliferated in the U.S. over the [...]

Photovoltaics R&D Challenges – opportunities and strategies for new research programs at Brown

Initiative, ECI — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:26:32 -0400

Dear energy enthusiasts,

The next Brown Energy Science and Technology Seminar will be held this
Friday! This is your chance to find out about exciting energy-related work,
and meet others who share your interests.

When: Friday, April 5th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Barus and Holley, room 751

Invited speaker: Dr. Andrew Gabor (Gabor PV Consulting) [...]