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July 20 Events, Partners, Science, Webinar

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.

Jun 30

Faces of Adaptation: Meet NW CASC University Director Meade Krosby

We are excited to announce that Dr. Meade Krosby has stepped into the role of NW CASC University Director after serving as the Deputy University Director for over five years. In addition to her role as the NW CASC University Director, Meade is a Senior Scientist with the UW Climate Impacts Group (university host of the NW CASC).

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Jun 29 Science, Spotlights

Persist in Place or Shift in Space? How NW CASC Researchers are Making it Easier to Assess Species’ Adaptive Capacity in a Changing Climate

What is adaptive capacity?
Climate change is rapidly altering landscapes and habitats, disrupting biological processes and stressing species. As the climate changes, some species are better equipped to cope than others.

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Jun 21 Announcements, Partners, Opportunity

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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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.

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Jun 1 Announcements, Partners, Opportunity

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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June 01 Events, Partners, Science

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.

Register

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May 17 Events, Partners, Science

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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