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Smoke billows from a forested ridge during the 2017 Ibex Fire

Apr 1 Publications, Science

NW CASC Study Synthesizes What Climate Change Means for Northwest Wildfires

Recent years have brought unusually large and damaging wildfires to the Pacific Northwest, leaving many people wondering what this means for our region’s future. A University of Washington study, funded by the NW CASC and US Forest Service, takes a big-picture look at what climate change could mean for wildfires in the Northwest.

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Mar 31 Events, Science, People

NW CASC University Director to Give Livecast Briefing on Linking Science and Action for Environmental and Energy Study Institute’s Climate Adaptation Data Week

NW CASC University Director Dr. Amy Snover will be giving a Livecast lunchtime briefing for Congressional staff and the broader community sponsored by the non-partisan Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on Thursday, April 16th at 9 AM (PT).

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Mar 23 Events, Webinar

Register for NW CASC’s Spring Webinar Series: Early Career Considerations for Co-Producing Actionable Science

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is hosting its spring webinar series focused on early career considerations for co-producing actionable science. This series is designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars engaged in research related to climate adaptation better understand how to (1) incorporate co-production into their work and (2) navigate the range of career pathways available to those interested in spanning the divide between science and decision-making to address urgent environmental challenges.

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Aerial view of Detroit Dam, Detroit Oregon

Feb 28 Events, Science

Upcoming UW Panel Event on Science Communication

What is the value of scientists communicating about their own research? How can scientists best partner with communications professionals? University of Washington (UW) Climate Impacts Group and Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Director Amy Snover, along with several other UW experts, will discuss these questions and more at a UW College of the Environment panel on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

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Feb 18 Opportunity, Webinar

Webinar Recording Now Available: How to Apply for NW CASC Research Fellowship Program

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is accepting proposals for its 2020-2021 Research Fellowship Program until March 16, 2020. This webinar describes both the program and application process.

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Feb 6 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Ronda Strauch

Ronda Strauch is the Climate Change Research and Adaptation Advisor at Seattle City Light. Ronda recently obtained her PhD from the University of Washington in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in landslide and hydrologic modeling.

Plumes of black smoke and fire consume a forested hillside

Feb 6 Publications, Science, Spotlights

New NW CASC-funded Synthesis Explores the Effects of Changing Climate Conditions on Wildfires and Forests of the Northwest

Forests are an iconic feature of Northwest landscapes. From dense forests of towering conifers in the west to ponderosa pine forests in the east, these ecosystems provide water, wildlife habitat, timber, recreation and other benefits.

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Feb 4 Announcements, Partners

NW CASC Consortium Universities Recognized with Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation recently announced that the University of Washington (UW), the NW CASC’s host institution, is a new recipient of its 2020 Community Engagement Classification. The Community Engagement classification recognizes institutions that have deep partnerships with local communities to enrich scholarship, teaching and learning; strengthen democracy and civic society; and advance the public good.

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Jan 22 Events, Partners, People

NW CASC Leadership Visits Washington State University

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) University Director, Dr. Amy Snover, and Federal Director, Dr. Nicole DeCrappeo, will be visiting Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman today to meet students and faculty and to give a seminar about the NW CASC.

Person stands on top of a ridge overlooking the mountains at sunrise. The clouds and sky are bright pink with hues of yellow and gold.

Jan 14 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

NW CASC Funding Opportunity! 2020-21 Research Fellowship Program

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites proposals for its 2020-2021 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), Oregon State University (OSU), University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and postdoctoral scholars at BSU, OSU, UM, WSU and WWU (this Fellowship cannot support postdocs at UW).