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Welcome to the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning's weekly newsletter – your source for everything that is helping to put us "on the map."
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 ASU center makes global impact on ecology, conservation science
From working to save Hawaiian coral reefs during the 2019 Pacific Ocean warming event to empowering hundreds of students and researchers with data from the largest constellation of satellites currently in orbit, in less than a year since launch, Arizona State University’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science is already making impressive impacts on global environmental decision-making.
“We have been building this center since the day we landed at ASU, and with the support of the Knowledge Enterprise, ASU Foundation and the donor community, we have been building it up quickly,” said Greg Asner, director of the center and professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. “The purpose of the center is to do science in a way and at a scale that has a major impact on conservation resource management and policy decision-making.”
Launched in January 2019 following the appointments of Asner as center director and Robin Martin as associate professor for the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, the center focuses on increasing the impact of new science and technology to generate solutions for a more sustainable future.
Using innovative methods, cutting-edge modeling techniques and artificial intelligence, center scientists research complicated interactions of Earth’s land, atmosphere and oceans to understand how global systems operate.
“Our center's work is important because it brings to ASU a capability that we've developed over the last 20 years to generate scientifically robust information at scales unachievable in the past and in a way that has a direct role in environmental decision-making,” Asner said.
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 RSVP today! Census Matters to Arizona
The 2020 decennial census is just around the corner! The once-a-decade population count affects our representation in government, determines how much funding our communities receives and provides data that drives policies that affect our daily lives.
ASU Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication along with the US Census Bureau are hosting a Census Matters to Arizona event to discuss the importance of the census and how it affects our daily lives.
Participants will hear directly from Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop, Chief of the Geography Division of the US Census Bureau, as well as panel discussions focused on how different industries depend on census data to do their work, including the media, policymakers and community organizations.
Event details
Date: Thursday, January 30
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: ASU Downtown - Beus Center for Law and Society
More info and RSVP
  Wentz appointed vice provost and dean of the Graduate College
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth "Libby" Wentz, a professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and dean of social sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, for her new appointment to a new leadership role at Arizona State University!
Effective July 1, Wentz will assume the role of vice provost and dean of the Graduate College.
Since her arrival at ASU in 1997, Wentz has devoted her research to geographic information science technologies, such as remote sensing and spatial analysis, to understand urban environments. Under her leadership, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning launched a first-of-its-kind bachelor’s degree in geographic information science.
“ASU’s nationally recognized graduate programs serve scholars with a global mindset who are focused on solving problems of social significance,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “Libby Wentz’s expertise as a social scientist, her leading work in community resilience and her exemplary graduate student mentorship will provide valuable guidance in the college’s design and evolution as a resource for lifelong learners.”
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SGSUP Events
Interested in keeping up-to-date on events taking place at SGSUP? Not only can you manage your calendar here in our newsletter, but be sure to bookmark our event calendar on our website: https://sgsup.asu.edu/events. It is where you can also find an archive of our past events.
Drop-In Career Advising in Coor Hall – Mon Jan 27, 3-5 pm, Coor 5501
A special advising session for both undergrads and grads. Drop in to gain information on how to polish your professional documents and develop your online brand, or to discuss how to leverage your degree. Hosted by Jenna Figaro, our ASU Career and Professional Development Services Liaison. Additional sessions last Monday of each month. More info
Greenprint Training – Feb 6, 3:00 p.m., Coor 5505
The Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) Greenprint is a natural infrastructure viewer that we designed to assist decision-makers, researchers, and members of the public in visualizing and planning around the natural resources of our county. CAZCA collaborated with Arizona Game and Fish, the Nature Conservancy, and the Trust for Public Land to create the Greenprint. Throughout this process, there has been a focus on providing data to support decisions that protect water resources, ensure habitat integrity, and mitigate heat risk through nature-based solutions, among several other tools, and many layers of contextual data. More info and RSVP
ASU Spring Career and Internship Fair – Feb 25 and 26, ASU Tempe Memorial Union
ASU’s largest recruiting event, open to students and alumni of all degree levels. Participating employers include Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, City of Phoenix, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mosaic Construction, US Peace Corps, and many more. More info
SGSUP Planning Professional Development Sessions – Thurs Mar 5, 3–5 pm, Stauffer A221
An information-packed afternoon, with 3 sessions: Drop-in resume reviews, 4+1 Accelerated BSP/MUEP info, and AICP certification intro. Stop in for one, or stay for all 3! More info
ASU / APA AZ Urban and Environmental Planning Career Fair – Thurs Mar 26, 4-6:30 pm, ASU Tempe Memorial Union
This is our signature career event for planning students – an opportunity to meet professional planners working in diverse realms; benefit from their insights, and learn about internship and employment opportunities. Begin the afternoon listening to a panel featuring leading Phoenix-area planners; then join the mixer, where dozens of professional planners will be ready to talk with you! More info
Meet Handshake – your one-stop tool for everything careers
Are you about to graduate and gearing up for a job search? Thinking about an internship? Wanting to find out what jobs are out there that might interest you? As Step 1, log in to Handshake, ASU's career portal. In Handshake you'll be able to apply for jobs specifically for ASU students, schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor, receive emails about upcoming career workshops and more. Check it out! More info
 YouthMappersASU – Build mapping skills and support humanitarian efforts!
YouthMappers is an international university consortium -- a global community of learners, researchers, educators, and scholars who create and use open geographic data that directly address locally defined development challenges worldwide. YouthMappersASU offers opportunities for on-campus and online students to broaden GIS and spatial analysis experiences while making an impact through mapping. Follow the group on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook; learn more; or join the chapter.
National Geographic GeoBee seeking moderators, judges and scorers – Fri Mar 27, ASU Polytechnic
Would you like to spend a few hours with kids who love geography? The state-level GeoBee competition brings together 9- to 14-year-olds who have already won geography competitions in their own schools all over Arizona, to further test their mettle and identify a state champion to send to the national competition.
Organizer Jesse Chanley needs at least 20 volunteers, mostly in the early afternoon – so let him know if you’d like to help! Email Jesse at jesse.chanley@asu.edu. (Need wheels? Remember that you can catch a free shuttle out to Poly & back from Tempe!)
Study Abroad – Antarctica: The Frozen Continent 2020!
Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and experience first-hand the physical, ecological, social, and political landscape of Antarctica. Starting from Ushuaia, Argentina, you’ll be accompanied by scientists and naturalists as you cross the famous Drake Passage on your voyage to the frozen continent. Once there, you'll explore the human and natural environment up-close, from icebergs and penguins to old research and whaling buildings. You may even spot whales! The preceding fall semester will be spent meeting once a week learning more about the history, climate, and environment of Antarctica that will prepare us for our two-week (December 17 through December 29, 2020) trip to the continent itself.
For more information please visit our website or contact Dr. Andrew Maynard at amaynar2@asu.edu.
Study abroad this summer in Finland!
Find out why the Finnish educational system produces the smartest kids in the world by visiting one the most beautiful Nordic cities on a two-week adventure to Helsinki. In addition, visit the country of Estonia and its medieval city of Tallinn and take a day-trip to Finland’s original capital--the 13th-century city of Turku. Take a deep dive exploration into K-12 schooling outside of the United States, and experience first-hand the educational system of Finland, a known leader in education. More info
Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarship
This scholarship offers financial aid to promote study in environmental realms. Applicants should have a major and career goal related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture, and have at least a 3.25 GPA. Undergraduates and Masters’ level students are eligible. Nationally, 41 $4000 scholarships are available. Apply by Jan. 31. More info
 (Summer 2020) Meteorology Student Interns, US NOAA – AZ and nationwide
These summer positions for current students offer a pathway to ongoing positions with the US National Weather Service. There are numerous positions, including in Flagstaff, Tucson and Phoenix. Requires related coursework. Apply by Mon 1/27. More info
(Summer 2020) GIS Intern - Central Arizona Project (CAP), Phoenix, AZ
This is a 12-week, full-time position. The intern will work collaboratively with the CAP GIS Coordinator to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of GIS that CAP utilizes to support its complex water delivery system. Open to current students. Applicants should be at junior or higher level; possess some ArcGIS experience, clear communication skills and excellent problem-solving abilities. $17/hr. (Note: Opportunity to meet CAP representative at ASU Internship Fair on Feb 4.) Apply by 2/9. More info
(Summer 2020) HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) – Washington DC and nationwide
HACU's National Internship Program offers paid internships at federal agencies and corporations across the country. There are opportunities to work in areas of environmental management, and GIS skills are especially sought after by the partner organizations. Apply by 2/14. More info
(Summer 2020) Undergraduate Research: Interdisciplinary Geospatial Approaches to Watershed Science – University of Iowa
Students participating in this 10-week program will engage in research focused on the sustainable provision of clean water and food in a Midwest agricultural watershed. Students will use team-based approaches to build on this ongoing research to examine issues critical to societies across the nation. Benefits: $6000 stipend, housing, travel, meal allowance, opportunity present your research. Apply by 2/20/2020. More info
(Summer 2020), NASA DEVELOP Applied Sciences Program – Locations across US, including ASU Tempe
A great opportunity for participants interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS. Projects focus on addressing local and international community concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observations. Participants will work with NASA scientists and partner organizations to learn about the use of NASA remote sensing imagery for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. Apply by 2/28. More info
More internship/part-time job opportunities
0-2 Years of experience
Map Specialist I (FEMA) , Michael Baker – Alexandria, VA
Entry-level GIS Analyst / Programmer, Recruitment by RW Staffing Solutions LLC – Phoenix, AZ
US Federal Program Opportunities in Disaster Response, Environment, Urban and Rural Planning (virtual info session; available thru 1/31/2021)
Assistant Planner, Walla Walla Valley MPO, WA (Review begins 2/10/2020)
Conservation Interns and Fellows, Montana Conservation Corps (term 5/2020-8/2021, apply by 2/9/2020)
Planner I, Commerce City, CO (Apply by 2/9)
2+ Years of experience
GIS Specialist, Friends of the Gila River - Cottonwood, AZ
More full-time employment opportunities
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