Weekly Update (04/08/2024)

ESPP News and Announcements

April
9

ESP802 (Human Systems and the Environment) student presentation open to all ESPP students

April 9, 2024, 9:10 AM, Giltner Hall Room 273
Dr. Emilio Moran, students of ESP 802 (Human Systems and the Environment), and ESPP cordially invite you to join us for this spring's final class presentations. ESP 802 is a required course of the dual major doctoral degree program. Whether you are new to this course or have traversed its academic terrain before, this occasion presents an enriching opportunity to witness and engage with the diverse research endeavors undertaken by fellow ESPP students. Please come and join us, and we look forward to your participation in the vibrant discussions surrounding compelling research topics. RSVP for attending the student presentations.
April
11

ESPP Annual End-of-Year Gathering

April 11, 2024, 3:00 PM, Giltner Hall Room 273
Join the ESPP Community for our annual End-of-Year Gathering on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:00-5:30 PM. The award presentation will start at 3:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided, and we will celebrate our 2023-24 awardees. This event will take place in Giltner Hall room 273. RSVP by April 9, 2024 to reserve your seats. .

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Seminars, Workshops, and Other Events

April
9

WaterCube NRT Brown Bag Discussion featuring Jacqueline Gerson

April 09, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2219 Engineering Building
Jacqueline’s interdisciplinary approach recognizes humans as part of the ecosystem and investigates the impact of ecosystem perturbations on humans and wildlife. Her research focuses on quantifying the fate, transport, and transformation of contaminants (e.g., mercury, sulfate, PFAS) to identify points in space and time that disproportionately affect the biogeochemical cycling of these elements. She then uses this information to work with policymakers and stakeholders to guide management and mitigation policies. She has worked in vineyards in California, the Adirondack Mountains of New York, mountaintop coal mining areas of West Virginia, and gold mining areas of the Peruvian Amazon and Senegal, with upcoming projects in Kenya and Ghana.
April
11

Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture: Richard Church “Spatial Optimization and Conservation Biology”

April 11, 2024, 11:00 AM, Zoom
Dr. Richard Church is a leading interdisciplinary scientist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of California – Santa Barbara. He has conducted pioneering research on spatial optimization and Geographic Information Science applied to urban systems, environmental and natural resource protection, forest operations, transportation systems, and location theory and modeling. His outstanding accomplishments have been recognized by numerous prestigious honors and awards. For instance, he is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, Fellow of the Regional Science Association International, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recipient of the University Consortium for Geographical Information Science Research Award and The William Alonso Memorial Prize for Innovative Work in Regional Science. Please do a very simple registration to receive the Zoom link.
April
18

Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture: Pedro Sánchez “A Tropical Scientist’s Life-long Response to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring”

April 18, 2024, 9:00 AM, Zoom
Dr. Sánchez is a leading tropical scientist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida after 14 years at Columbia University where he led the United Nations Hunger Task Force and the Millennium Villages Project. He has led path-breaking research on soil management for improved food production in the tropical world. In 2016 and 2022 President Obama and President Biden appointed him to the National Medal of Science Committee, respectively. For his exceptional accomplishments, he has received numerous prestigious honors and awards. For example, he is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and a recipient of the World Food Prize, MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (“genius” grant), and a number of honorary Doctor of Science degrees. His lecture is titled “A Tropical Scientist’s Life-long Response to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring”. Please do a very simple registration to receive the Zoom link.
April
26

Climate Conversations: Environmental Justice

April 26, 2024, 12:30 PM, Online
Join National Academy for a discussion exploring the role of environmental justice and what a just transition means. The webinar can be found on the Climate Conversations: Environmental Justice webpage on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 12:30 to 1:45pm ET. Closed captioning will be provided. The conversation will include questions from the audience and will be recorded and available to view on the page after the event.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Award Opportunities

  • Neogen Land Grant Prize | Deadline April 25, 2024

    This $40,000 endowed award program seeks to advance the work of an MSU graduate student whose research has the potential to contribute to economic and scientific improvements in society, with a promise of practical applications that benefit U.S. economic interests. Applicants must be graduate students in good standing who have successfully passed their preliminary exam, have a track record of research accomplishment, and a project that is ripe for translation to impact through a commercialization/dissemination pathway.

  • Asian Pacific American Studies Graduate Fellowship Program | Deadline: April 15, 2024

    The APAS Graduate Fellowship offers MSU graduate students a unique opportunity to develop skills in research, professional development, and community engagement in ways informed by Asian Pacific American scholarship and praxis. The 2024-25 APAS Graduate Fellowship will be awarded to five (5) graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to a career that incorporates the application of Asian Pacific American Studies.

Jobs and Training Opportunities

  • Judges Needed: 2024 University Undergraduate Research & Arts Forum (UURAF)

    The Undergraduate Research Office is seeking graduate students and post-docs to provide constructive feedback to undergraduate students on their research and creative inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and CV/resume enhancement.

  • Data Scientist/PostDoctoral Associate position at the Lake Superior NERR

    Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Superior, WI is seeking a Data Scientist for a research project focused on spatio-temporal dynamics of nutrients and water quality in the western arm of the Lake Superior Basin to understand emerging harmful algal blooms. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references by e-mail to kreinl@wisc.edu.

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