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We're not back to normal and action on climate and sustainability is more crucial than ever. So let's nurture ourselves and each other gently and support each other as we build back a little resilience. SCENE is for all of us working in science and environmental communication, outreach and engagement. It is brought to you by the Bartlett Science Communication Center. Please contact us with your info to share in future biweekly issues.
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Events
Life in the Plasticene exhibit
Now through October 3
Arbor Institute, 1708 13th Street, Boulder
This exhibit integrates art, ecological science, and storytelling to explore the merging streams of life and plastic worldwide. From microplastics in Colorado streams to cattle foraging for food amongst the plastic waste in India, the exhibition asks: “how did we get here, and where do we go from here?" Photography, films, artifacts, and interviews spark connections, curiosity, and creative thinking. Featuring the work of NeST Fellows Patrick Chandler and David Oonk.
CLEAN workshop
Climate solutions workshop using the En-ROADS Decision Support Model
Wednesday, August 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Please share this workshop designed for K-12 educators with your networks. Are you interested in exploring what strategies can help the world address climate change? In this workshop, Tamara Shapiro Ledley will help participants explore the impact of various strategies including reducing the use of coal, oil, and gas for energy, increasing the impact of renewable energy resources, increasing the energy efficiency of transportation and infrastructure, electrifying transportation, reducing emissions from land use, and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and others using the En-ROADS decision support model. We will also explore the co-benefits and equity considerations of the various strategies. This will be an interactive workshop so be prepared to think about how you and your communities are addressing climate change. We will test what the impact would be if the entire world did the same. You will discuss and test a wide range of strategies and discover as a group what suite of worldwide actions would help limit the increase of temperature to no more than 2 degrees C by 2100. See more details and register online. Contact katie.boyd@colorado.edu with questions.
Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort info session
Thursday, August 19, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Art + Science + Action Partnerships Cohort Program Info Session
CU Boulder graduate students in the arts, sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary programs and artists and arts organizations in Colorado are invited to join an info session to learn about the Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort program. Cohort members will learn how to develop and facilitate collaborative projects to address place based social and environmental issues related to climate change, including how to nurture equal and meaningful partnerships and maximize public impact. See the program webpage to learn more about the program and apply by September 13.
Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community
Boulder is hosting a unique online discussion about the role of the economy in both climate change and ultimately climate stabilization. Drawing on leaders in fields central to solving both the climate crisis and a series of interrelated crises—energy systems, material economy/consumption, ecosystems and biodiversity—the webinars will underscore the focus on the role of the economy in driving these crises as well as its potential role in their solutions. Find out more on the City of Boulder website and join in! Upcoming talks include:
- Thursday, August 26, 12:00-1:30 p.m. - John Liu - Redirecting the economy to regenerate the living world
- Wednesday, September 15, 12:00-1:30 p.m. - Joe Neguse - Building new economic policy that regenerates communities and the environment
- Thursday, October 7, 12:00-1:30 p.m. - Kim Stanley Robinson - Imagining the path forward: Finding a hopeful story for an ominous future
Previous sessions are found on the City's website, including thoughts by Jeffrey Sachs on economic policy and sustainable development goals; by Lolita Jackson and Robert Hockett on the economic drivers that perpetuate carbon-based energy systems; and Kate Raworth on a the "doughnut economy" that meets everyone's needs within planetary limits.
Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort info session
Friday, September 10, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Art + Science + Action Partnerships Cohort Program Info Session
CU Boulder graduate students in the arts, sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary programs and artists and arts organizations in Colorado are invited to join an info session to learn about the Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort program. Cohort members will learn how to develop and facilitate collaborative projects to address place based social and environmental issues related to climate change, including how to nurture equal and meaningful partnerships and maximize public impact. See the program webpage to learn more about the program and apply by September 13.
September 24 - October 3
University Theatre, main campus
$22, discounts available for CU Boulder folks, seniors, youth, and groups
CU Theatre & Dance partners with Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 in New York City to produce ten brief climate plays by authors from around the world interspersed with fun Cabaret-style musical numbers. Humor, passion and imagination are put to work envisioning an equitable, survivable and thrive-able future for all life and the ecosystems upon which life depends. Performance is captioned, signed, and wheelchair-accessible (with parking and companion seating available); service animals welcome.
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Opportunities
applications due Monday, September 13
CU Boulder graduate students in the arts, sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary programs and artists, and arts organizations in Colorado, are invited to join an info session to learn about the Art + Science + Action Partnerships cohort program and to apply for the 2021-22 cohort. Cohort members will learn how to develop and facilitate collaborative projects to address place based social and environmental issues related to climate change. The program helps participants forge partnerships, prototype project activities, equitably and meaningfully collaborate with artists and community members, and maximize the public impact of their research.
Cohort members
- Can receive up to $1,000 to fund collaborative projects.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from scientists, artists, community organizations, and other academics and community members on how to turn research and creative work into action.
- Attend monthly online workshops that include talks, reading materials, peer-to-peer exchange, and assistance finding collaborative partners and developing a project.
- Will exhibit collaborative work on art/science/action project works and/or documentation of project in a cohort exhibition in fall 2022.
See the program web page to find information sessions, learn more, and apply.
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