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Reworking Scientific CVs to Better Capture Societally Engaged Research and Move Towards Fairer Research Assessment
In the second webinar of our series on Navigating a Collaborative Research Career in Academia, we’ll hear from experts who will share how they are rethinking the traditional CV format to create space for more meaningful, contextual information and to emphasize quality over quantity of information in CVs, as well as perspectives on how this shift can move academia towards fairer research assessment.
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Now Open! Early-Bird Registration for the 2022 Tribal Leaders Climate Change Summit Through Nov 1
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians is holding its 5th Annual Tribal Leaders Climate Change Summit, which will engage Tribal leaders and citizens, Tribal staff, Tribal youth and collaborators in conversations about navigating the cultural, economic and social challenges of climate change.
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Upcoming Grasslands & Climate Trainings for Conservation Practitioners
A new training series for grasslands conservation practitioners introduces the science of climate change, explores climate impacts on grasslands and discusses adaptation options available.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is teaming up with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Central CASC and South Central CASC to put on this series, which started in May and will continue into the fall.
Register for NW CASC Webinar: Meeting Today’s Climate Challenges by Transforming Science Training
Register for NW CASC’s upcoming webinar, Meeting Today’s Climate Challenges by Transforming Science Training, on Wednesday, June 1 at 12 p.m. PT. In this webinar, Drs. Mary Ann Rozance, Meade Krosby and Amy Snover will discuss the need for science training that builds collaborative science skills at different career stages to develop a strong community of practice around actionable climate science.
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Register for NW CASC Webinar: Environmental Science with (not at) Society
Register for NW CASC’s upcoming webinar, Environmental Science with (not at) Society, on Tuesday, May 17 at 11 a.m. PT. In this webinar, Drs. Ferguson, Meadow and Huntington will discuss recommendations from their new paper Making a Difference: Planning for Engaged Participation in Environmental Research, which examines the early stages of five collaborative research case studies to understand common factors that yielded meaningful impacts within short project timelines.
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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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NW CASC University Director Amy Snover to Present at Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference
Dr. Amy Snover will present her talk, “Facing Climate Change in Cascadia,” at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference Wednesday, November 17 at 10:25 a.m. The conference, held over two days on November 16 and 17, will bring together business, academic and government leaders from the British Columbia region and Washington and Oregon States.
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There’s Still Time to Register for Sept 15-16 Symposium on Invasives and Climate Change!
Registration is still open for this week’s Northwest Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Network (NW RISCC) 2021 Symposium. The goal of this symposium is to bring together managers, scientists and other practitioners to discuss the nexus of climate change, extreme events such as wildfires and droughts and invasive species management in the Northwest.
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NW CASC University Director Amy Snover on Climate Change and the Future of Outdoor Adventuring
For many living in the Northwest, the natural beauty and the diversity of landscapes and recreation opportunities are central to the identity of this special place we call home. But as climate change brings impacts like wildfires, smoke, heat and reduced snowpack, many outdoor recreationists are wondering what these impacts mean for the future of recreation in the Northwest.
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Upcoming Webinar on Bureau of Indian Affairs Funding Opportunity to Support Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is hosting a webinar this Friday, July 23rd at 10am PT about a current funding opportunity through the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Resilience Program, which will will support the hiring of Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons in Alaska, the Northwest and the Southwest.
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