Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars, and don't forget to register!
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Environmental Science Colloquium
Hear Dr. Mary Belle Ayala from the Water Resources Research Center Post-Doctoral Fellow lecture on From Managed Aquifer Recharge in Mexico to the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment.
3:00–4:00PM Marley 230
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Automation and Robotics Demonstration
Weed control and thinning demonstrations will be provided by several companies. More info>>
7:00-11:30AM 6425 W 8th St., Yuma
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Indige-FEWSS Native Voices in STEM
Join the presentation by Dr. Melissa Clutter about Groundwater to Snow Science: My Research and Teaching Path to Becoming a "Jack(lyn)- Of-All-Trades."
12:00–1:00PM Join via zoom!
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Poison dart frogs are found in wet tropical forests throughout Central and South America. They are known to exhibit a wide array of bright colors beginning from birth. These vibrant warning colors allude to a deadly toxin found inside their skin. Individuals of some species carry enough toxin to kill – in theory – up to 10 adult people. (Da Vinci Science Center)
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Bright colors in the animal kingdom: Why some use them to impress and others to intimidate
By Kylianne Chadwick, NASA Space Grant Science Writing Intern | University Communications | October 18
Why do some animals have bright colors to impress mates while others use them to ward off predators? It depends on their ancestors, new research reveals. Species that use bright colors as a sexual signal had ancestors that were active during the day, whereas species that use them as warning signals had ancestors that were active at night. Learn more>>
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COVID, Climate Change, and Preparedness
Please join the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions for this full-day November 18, 2022 workshop addressing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic that can be applied in managing future extreme climate-driven events. Join public health and health practitioners and climate experts in identifying strategies and solutions to inform public health, climate preparedness, and resilience.
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Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Ed
The Office of Sustainability is excited to be sponsoring the University of Arizona as a Host Institution for this year’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education, a virtual conference taking place on three separate dates: October 18, October 26, and November 3, 2022. The Office of Sustainability has reserved 40 passes for the campus community. Email Trevor Ledbetter, Director of the Office of Sustainability, for registration details.
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Register for Research Insights in Semi-arid Ecosystems
The 18th annual Research Insights in Semiarid Ecosystems (RISE) Symposium will be held Saturday, 05 November 2022, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on the University of Arizona campus. The Symposium will feature invited speakers presenting recent or on-going research and a student poster competition with monetary awards. More info and registration. |
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Paid Internships for Students
The AIRES Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program has paid internship opportunities for students! Visit the RISE website to view the opportunities starting in Spring 2023. |
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BioMed Scholarship Award
Have an idea for a startup that will improve health outcomes? Apply for the FORGE BioMed Scholarship & Residency! You will learn to process to make an idea into a venture and receive up to a year's tuition. Employment opportunities are also available. Apply by October 28. |
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Campus Sustainability Fund Annual Grants
The Campus Sustainability Fund is pleased to announce that their Preliminary Annual Grant Application will open November 14, 2022 and close January 15, 2023. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to submit proposals that advance environmental and social sustainability on campus. Annual Grants will award between $5,000–$100,000. All applicants must attend a virtual office hour meeting with the committee prior to submitting their Preliminary Application. Learn more and begin your application today! |
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Indigenous-Centered Mini-Grants
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is excited to share that with the support of the Agnese Nelms Haury Program, the CSF now has two Indigenous-Centered Mini Grant opportunities. Each Mini Grant is $5,000 and is reserved for funding Indigenous-focused projects that are oriented toward environmental and/or social sustainability. Learn more here. To apply, please send both a 1-page summary of your proposal idea and a completed Budget Template to the CSF Coordinator. |
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President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
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Did you know...?
Arizona's Sonoran Desert is the only place on earth where the iconic saguaro cactus grows. Read more>>
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More Environment Newsletters
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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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Read about the Indigenous Resilience Center's work to co-design environmental solutions with tribal communities.
Subscribe to the IRes Newsletter. |
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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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