News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

Sep 6 Announcements, People

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.

Aug 25 Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Tyler Hoecker

Tyler Hoecker, NW CASC’s climate adaptation postdoctoral fellow, is part of a national cohort of fellows leading regionally focused research projects related to climate-fire-vegetation dynamics through the Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellows Program.

Aug 2 Partners, People

NW CASC Advisory Committee Member Davia Palmeri Receives WAFWA President’s Award

NW CASC advisory committee member Davia Palmeri — Conservation Policy Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) — recently received the President’s Award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife (WAFWA).

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Jul 29 People

NW CASC University Director Talks to Journal Nature About Making a Difference in Academia

Dr. Meade Krosby, University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, recently spoke with Nature about finding a path in academia that has allowed her to do meaningful work helping society prepare for climate change.

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Jun 16 People, Spotlights, Opportunity

We’re Hiring a Deputy University Director!

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring a Deputy University Director to play a leading role in the NW CASC’s efforts to foster actionable adaptation science across the Northwest.

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Jun 15 Announcements, People

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.

Jun 15 People

Q&A with Amy Snover, Outgoing University Director of the NW CASC and Director of the UW Climate Impacts Group

Dr. Amy Snover recently sat down with UW News to reflect on her 20+ years at the Climate Impacts Group, what she’s most proud of, and share her thoughts on overcoming hopelessness in the face of climate change.

Apr 27 Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Joe Casola

Dr. Joe Casola, a new member of the NW CASC’s Advisory Committee, serves as the Western Regional Climate Service Director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Amy Snover and husband Chip pose on a hike with mountains behind them.

Apr 12 Announcements, People

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.

Feb 25 Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Paul Heimowitz

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Paul Heimowitz serves as the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Ecological Services Program in the Portland regional office. In his role, Paul is involved in invasive species management at a range of scales — from working with specific field offices to leading projects across the region.