News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

Mar 25 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Grace Molino

Dr. Grace Molino is a postdoctoral fellow with the NW CASC, and is part of a national cohort of fellows leading regional research projects related to the future of species’ range shifts as part of the Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral (CAP) Fellows Program, run by the National Climate Adaptation Science Center.

Research Fellow Maria Garcia kneels in water while holding a net.

Nov 4 Science, People, Spotlights

Meet NW CASC’s 2025-26 Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows!

Join us in welcoming our new cohorts of NW CASC Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows! These Fellows will conduct one-year projects in collaboration with regional natural resource managers, while receiving training in the practice of actionable science.

Meet the Fellows

Mar 6 Announcements, People

Susan Dickerson-Lange Joins UW Climate Impacts Group as the New Director

The Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Washington, has welcomed Susan Dickerson-Lange as its new director. In her role, Dickerson-Lange will provide strategic leadership for CIG, driving financial stewardship and fundraising while supporting the team to deepen partnerships and expand offerings advancing climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest.

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Jan 31 People

Faces of Adaptation: Eva Colberg

Dr. Eva Colberg is a research scientist at the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Her scientific training encompasses community ecology, restoration ecology and the social sciences, with specific interests in the ecology and management of climate change, invasive species and fire.

Nov 8 Science, People, Spotlights

Meet NW CASC’s New Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows!

Please join us in welcoming the new NW CASC Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows! These Fellows will conduct one-year projects in collaboration with regional natural resource managers, while receiving training in the practice of actionable science.

Meet the Fellows

Sep 19 Announcements, People

NW CASC Welcomes New Research Scientist, Dr. Eva Colberg!

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is excited to welcome Dr. Eva Colberg to our team!
In her new role as a NW CASC research scientist, Eva will be coordinating the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network and playing a leading role in the planning and implementation of the NW CASC’s annual Actionable Science Deep Dive.

Aug 29 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Paris Edwards

Paris Edwards, a member of the NW CASC Advisory Committee, is the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Program Lead at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Paris has worked with the ODOT Climate Office for three years, focusing on improving transportation system resilience and adaptation options.

Clouds cast shadows on forested valley between mountains.

Aug 20 Announcements, People, Opportunity

UW Climate Impacts Group, Consortium Host of NW CASC, is Hiring a Director to Lead New Strategic Plan

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group — Consortium host of the NW CASC — is hiring a director to provide strategic leadership for the organization; drive fundraising and financial stewardship; and build relationships and maintain an engagement plan focused on enhancing impact.

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Jun 26 Announcements, People

Amelia Marchand Appointed to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

We are thrilled to announce that Amelia Marchand, who has been serving as the NW CASC Interim Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison through the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), has been appointed to a 4-year term on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) by President Biden!

Apr 30 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Patrick Freeland

Patrick Austin Freeland is the new Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). Patrick is Este Hotvltvlke Mvskokvlke (Wind Clan, Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma) and brings a deep commitment to advancing sovereignty and fostering collaborative efforts to address climate change.