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NW CASC Welcomes New Deputy University Director!
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is excited to welcome Dr. Scott Kalafatis to our team as our new deputy university director! Scott is a social scientist with a research background focused on understanding collaborations between scientists and policymakers and how these engagements contribute to decisions informed by climate science.
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Seeking Postdoc Focused on Climate and the Future of Aquatic Flows
Are you a researcher interested in the nexus of climate change and aquatic flows? The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), in partnership with Boise State University, is searching for a postdoctoral scholar – with a passion for developing science that meets real-world needs – to lead regionally focused research related to modeling aquatic flows under climate change.
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Hiring Opportunities: Leadership Positions at CIG and NW CASC!
Do you want to help lead climate adaptation research across the Northwest? The UW Climate Impacts Group and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center are hiring! The Climate Impacts Group is seeking a Director and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is seeking a Deputy University Director.
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NW CASC University Director Amy Snover recognized in King County Proclamation and letter from WA Governor Inslee
As Amy’s time with the UW Climate Impacts Group and NW CASC draws to a close, colleagues and leaders from across the Northwest have expressed the profound impact that Amy has had on helping the Northwest prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is Hiring a Director
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, is hiring a director. The Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Group’s research, education and stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at improving societal and ecological resilience to climate variability and change and will represent the Climate Impacts Group on a regional and national scale.
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New Chapter for NW CASC University Director Amy Snover
Dr. Amy Snover, University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) and Director of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, is retiring on June 15, 2022. Amy has led the NW CASC since 2017 and has worked for the Climate Impacts Group for more than 20 years, serving as the Director for nearly a decade.
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2022-23 NW CASC Research Fellowship Application Period Ends March 14th
The deadline to submit proposals for NW CASC’s 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program is coming up on Monday, March 14, 2022. This program supports research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Now Accepting Proposals: NW CASC 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program
The NW CASC is now accepting proposals for its 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program through March 14, 2022. This program supports research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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New NW CASC Webinar Series: Practical Frameworks for Collaborative Climate Adaptation Research
Register today for the NW CASC’s upcoming webinar series, Practical Frameworks for Collaborative Climate Adaptation Research, featuring content from three new papers that provide useful recommendations for more equitable and effective research collaborations.
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Welcome 2021-22 NW CASC Research Fellows!
The leaves are changing and the weather is blustery, which can only mean one thing — this year’s NW CASC research fellows are kicking off their fellowship activities! These 13 fellows represent each of our consortium universities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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