Upcoming Events
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ENVS Colloquium featuring Dr. Marc Benedetti, who studies chemistry at Université Paris Diderot. The Environmental Science department invites experts from around the world to speak on a variety of topics. More info>>
3:00-4:00PM In-person at Marley 230
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Uarizona EcoRestore Seed Library Workshop
Are you interested in starting a native or agricultural seed library at your school, library or home? Speakers will describe how to initiate a seed library and challenges faced. More info>>
9:00AM Online via Zoom
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Erin Ratcliff, a University of Arizona associate professor of chemical and environmental engineering and chemistry and biochemistry, will lead the Center for Soft PhotoElectroChemical Systems. (Emily Dieckman/College of Engineering)
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$11M Energy Frontier Research Center to advance molecular-level solar science
By Emily Dieckman, College of Engineering | August 29, 2022
Chemical and environmental engineering professor Erin Ratcliff will lead national collaboration to create solar fuels and storage technologies that are more durable and sustainable, but less expensive. Creating and storing solar power is increasingly important as the United States moves toward its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Read more>>
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AIRES and Outdoor Rec Climbing Trip
Do you want to explore Mt. Lemmon and spend the day (and night) outside with others? Are you interested in trying rock climbing or improving your skills? AIRES is partnering with UArizona Outdoor Rec to bring you this adventure expedition on September 30-October 1, a day of climbing and an evening of camping on Mt. Lemmon (no experience necessary!). It is free to all ten participants: all gear, instruction, and food are included! But, there are only ten spots! Fill out this survey by September 20 to enter the trip raffle. Participants will be randomly selected and notified by September 23. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty.
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Challenge Grant Applications Now Open
The Challenge Grant program is a new program focused on high-risk, high-reward research opportunities to foster new collaborations in solving our most pressing challenges. Applicants must propose transformational research instead of incremental advances. Awardees will receive up to $50,000 over the course of the project period. Proposed projects must address a local, regional, or national grand challenge. Apply by September 28.
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RII Equipment Enhancement Fund
These grants add or augment research capacity through the acquisition of equipment for use by multiple investigators in shared facilities or approved university core facilities. Investigators may request $50,000 to $150,000 in equipment. Proposals are due by September 28.
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Director, Cooperative Extension
The University of Arizona seeks a strategic and innovative leader to be the next Director of the UArizona Cooperative Extension System (CES). The CES Director is a senior executive leader who must work closely with various Directors, Academic Unit Heads, and other Leadership administrators. They must liaise with peers in other UArizona colleges, federal and state personnel, and other CES stakeholders, as well as represent the CES to elected and appointed officials. Learn more and apply.
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IRes Community Impact Award Call for Proposals
The Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) within AIRES at UArizona is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Community Impact Award call for proposals, seeking to support the resilience of Indigenous communities through Indigenized research frameworks and a commitment to sustained community engagement. Four awards at $25,000 will be given to faculty projects, and six awards at $5,000 will be given to graduate student projects. Apply by September 21.
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Did you know...?
Ants weigh more than humans!
The combined weight of ants on the planet is higher than all human beings. The world has over 7 billion people, and 100 trillion ants.
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Sign up today for the Green Growth Network monthly newsletter for student engagement and funding opportunities!
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Looking for more eco-reads? More about the environmental science of the Southwest? Sign up for the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's monthly newsletter, EcoClimate News SW!
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
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