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Campus planning process integrates sustainability, public input
The 2015 master plan for UW–Madison will focus on infrastructure, energy, transportation, and designing usable outdoor landscapes, with elements of sustainability woven throughout.
Public feedback on the plan is sought at two open houses this week:
- Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., in room 1325 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m., in the Sonata Room of the Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St.
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 Engineers help reduce styrofoam through UW Boxable project
As a major research university, UW–Madison uses a lot of expanded polystyrene packaging and shipping boxes. UW's Boxable team is working to get the containers to companies that can reuse or recycle them.
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 Highly efficient catalyst eases way to hydrogen economy
UW–Madison chemist Song Jin has created a high-performance catalyst, made of common elements, that is capable of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen as efficiently and far more cheaply than platinum.
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 What is El Niño?
Forecasters predict that the developing El Niño, painted by vivid media descriptions as a formidable force of nature, could rival the strongest on record. Professor Dan Vimont explains this warming of the Pacific Ocean surface and how the Midwest could be impacted.
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Sustain-A-Bash
September 21, 2015 | 5-7 p.m. | Dejope Lawn and Gordon Lawn
Celebrate sustainability on campus at Sustain-A-Bash! This Wisconsin Welcome event helps connect sustainability-minded students through activities, free food, and prizes related to water, energy, food and waste.
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Public Service Fair
September 21, 2015 | 3-6 p.m. | Union South
Hosted by the Morgridge Center for Public Service, the fair provides students the opportunity to connect with local, state and national nonprofit agencies to find volunteer opportunities, jobs and internships.
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 Edible water bottle makes a splash
A new biodegradeable, hygenic, and inexpensive water packaging called Ooho, an edible alternative to plastic water bottles, won the chance to represent the England at the European Union sustainability awards.
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 Climate change opinions, visualized
The Yale Project on Climate Change Communication uses interactive maps to show what American adults think about climate change on national, state, congressional district and county levels.
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Canvassers – Various locations
The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking current students and graduates to work with environmental and public interest organizations in canvass director, canvasser, and telephone outreach positions. Application deadline is not listed.
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Natural resources intern – Taylorsville, CA
The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is looking for a social science intern to work with communities on restoration, land management, drought and wildfire issues, and more. Application deadline is September 23.
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Water trails specialists – Des Moines, IA
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hiring an AmeriCorps service member to help with data collection and processing and river restoration projects. Application deadline is October 11.
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Postdoctoral research scientist – Palisades, NY
Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in rock mechanics. Application deadline is September 21.
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Senior forester – Madison, WI
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hiring a forest social science specialist to assess landowner engagement in forest management and guide policy development. Application deadline is September 18.
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Energy program director – Saint Paul, MN
The Minnesota State Department of Commerce seeks an individual to manage the energy program and maintain reliable energy facilities while minimizing adverse human and environmental impacts. Application deadline is September 23.
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