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Spring 2021 School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning Colloquium Series
 We are excited to continue our spring semester colloquium series as we welcome Dr. Enrique Vivoni, Associate Dean of the Graduate College at Arizona State University, and professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. Dr. Vivoni will be sharing his talk "Evidence of the Urban Oasis Effect and its Implications on the Carbon Budget."
The oasis effect refers to the impact of advected energy on the surface energy balance leading to enhanced evapotranspiration. In this study, he presents a 1‐yr record of water, energy, and carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes to study the occurrence and signature of the oasis effect in an irrigated turf grass in Phoenix, Arizona. Days with the oasis effect are selected using readily available air temperature and relative humidity and include 26 excessive heat warnings in the summer of 2019. During oasis days, higher evaporative cooling is demonstrated throughout the day, especially during late afternoons when it can exceed net radiation. Evaporative enhancements are linked to abiotic mechanisms, such as soil and irrigation water evaporation, since plant productivity is unaltered. Nighttime evaporative losses and CO2 releases are also enhanced during oasis days. Their findings show how the oasis effect impacts the water, carbon, and thermal conditions of urban parks.
Date: Monday, February 1, 2021
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: https://asu.zoom.us/j/85387766772
NASA DEVELOP Information Webinar - Feb. 3 & 4
 Are you a student, recent graduate, or early/transitioning career professional seeking to make a positive impact on the environment and society?
Join us to learn about Applied Earth Science opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program for the Summer of 2021. Webinars will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd @ 1:00 PM ET/11:00 AM MST and on Thursday, February 4th @ 11:00 AM ET/9:00 AM MST.
Information on how to join can be found here.
Film Screening of Current Revolution: Nation in Transition, Feb. 4
 You're invited to: American Resilience Project Film Screening: Current Revolution: Nation in Transition
"We are a nation in transition.” The shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is rapidly transforming the energy industry with profound impacts on workers and communities. How can we ameliorate the disruptions and facilitate a just and sustainable transition?
Join American Resilience Project and Arizona State University for the premiere of Current Revolution: Nation in Transition (30 min), a documentary about the closure of the Navajo Generating Station—the West’s largest coal-fired powerplant—and the Navajo Nation’s efforts to deal with its impacts and embrace renewable energy. The film examines how we, as a nation, can transition from fossil fuels to clean energy in a way that builds resilience and new opportunities for the communities and workers affected by the energy transition.
Register now
ASU Internship Fair – Fri, Feb 12, 11 am – 1 pm MST
Twenty-six employers will attend this virtual fair. Employers offering internships relevant to our areas of study include Meritage Homes, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Prepare ahead of time -- Register for the event, and then reserve individual or group session time slots with employers you want to meet with. More info
Pitchfork Pantry pop-up market - Tomorrow, January 30
 The Pitchfork Pantry is a student-run food pantry that serves ALL ASU students. The Pitchfork Pantry serves to fight food insecurity and promote well-being, sustainability and food recovery. We provide packages containing a variety of non-perishable foods and toiletries.
How students can receive support
All current ASU students are eligible to receive assistance. Students must sign up for a package through this link every time they visit either our Downtown or Tempe weekend pop-up markets. Any ASU student is able to receive food from either location, regardless of the campus at which the student regularly attends.
Students can now also go to designated UASP tutoring centers on the Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West, and Tempe campuses to pick up a bag of non-perishable food items.
Visiting a pantry? Make sure to fill out our form before you visit!
Nominate your favorite teacher!
 This spring, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will recognize outstanding teachers by presenting the Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award, the Outstanding Lecturer Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award.
Given the unprecedented challenges and opportunities in instruction and learning during COVID-19, these awards are especially important for recognizing excellence in teaching. If you are a current student or recent graduate of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please consider nominating an instructor who inspired you or who you believe deserves recognition.
If you would like to nominate someone, please go to https://clas-forms.asu.edu/clas/nominate-outstanding-instructor to complete a short nomination form. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021.
Please contact clasteachingaward@asu.edu if you have questions.
Drop in for career advising – each Mon-Tues 2pm-6pm and Wed-Fri 11am-3pm MST, through Feb 22
 Did you know that you can make an appointment with an ASU Career and Professional Development Services advisor to get feedback on your resume or CV, guidance on preparing a personal statement, to do a practice interview, or to explore a career change or working abroad? Now you can also get any of this support during virtual drop-in hours, offered daily. Join a virtual session.
Summer 2021 Study Abroad – Sustainable Bicycle Transportation in Europe
The University of Oregon will be offering a summer study abroad program Designing Cities for People on Bikes to Denmark and the Netherlands summer of 2021 (July 22-August 19). Designed for sophomores through graduate students, the program will focus on the practices and policies that foster safe, convenient, and accessible bicycle infrastructure and the underlying culture that supports a high rate of bicycle use. Limited to 15-19 students. Partial scholarships available, determined by need and merit. Apply ASAP for scholarship consideration, final deadline March 15. More info
 Planning and Zoning Intern, Vizzda LLC – Tempe, AZ
Vizzda is an information provider to the commercial real estate industry, founded by ASU alums. Several planning students who have worked with the company have been hired by local cities and national home builders. This internship will include helping Vizzda with the data aggregation and data entry related to a new market Vizzda is opening. The position requires high attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and speed. Position will be 30 hrs/week, and review of applications begins Feb 1. More info
Site Entitlement Planning Student Intern, EAPC, Architects and Engineers – Phoenix, AZ
This multi-state company is seeking a Site Entitlement Planning Student Intern for the summer of 2021 with ability to start during Spring semester. Intern may work remotely during school year, must be willing to work in Phoenix office during the summer. The position will report directly to the Entitlement Planner and will work as an integrated member of a multi-discipline, in-house team. Position is open to graduates as well as current students – if a graduate, position would be part-time, non-benefitted. Future full-time employment possible. Applications reviewed as they’re received. More info
To review previous internship & part-time postings that are still current, as well as other internship resources, see http://sgsup.asu.edu/internships.
0-2 Years of experience
Transportation Planner, AECOM, Inc. - Phoenix, AZ or other locations
GIS Specialist, City of Mesa, AZ (Apply by 2/4)
Planning Technician, Huerfano County – Walsenburg, CO (Apply by 2/12)
Planner I/II, Town of Breckenridge, CO (Apply by 2/14)
Assistant/Associate Planner, M-Group – San Francisco area, CA
Project Coordinator (preventing small business displacement), University of Maryland – College Park, MD
2+ Years of experience
GIS Specialist I, CBRE – Phoenix, AZ
Planner II, City of Chesapeake, VA (Apply by 2/7)
Executive Director, Congress for the New Urbanism – Remote / Washington, DC (Apply by 3/15)
MUEP Program Coordinator Senior, ASU School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning - Tempe, AZ (Apply by 2/3)
To review additional full-time postings that are still current, as well as other relevant job websites, see http://sgsup.asu.edu/jobs.
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