FY 2016 RFP for the Idaho USGS Section 104 B

Proposals will be due on December 4, 2015 Research and outreach proposals submitted under this RFP are intended to address water resources problems of significance to Idaho, with the principal objectives of this program being to: Conduct novel research relevant to Idaho’s water problems or issues; Conduct innovative outreach activities that serve to inform management […]

Climate Hubs Fellows Program (CHFP)

Hiring temporary federal employees to work with the regional Hubs and Sub-Hubs to accomplish their mission (to apply) The deadline for applications is November 20th Applications to the program should be sent to ClimateHubs@oce.usda.gov  

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and other positions in Sustainable Climate Risk Management

Earth and Environmental Systems Institute and the Pennsylvania State University 1. Earth System Analysis to Inform Decision Making 2. Climate Data Products for Impacts Analysis and Decision Support Applications 3. Algorithms for Optimal and Robust Design under Uncertainty for Climate Applications 4. Software Development for Climate Risk Management For more information on these positions  

Ken Weiss Presents – Beyond 7 Billion: Why an environmental reporter decided to write about population growth

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ken Weiss set off across Asia and Africa asking the question:  “Can we live within our means on this planet?” He wanted to determine if the rise in human population was a significant factor in global sustainability. The answers he found took him by surprise and lead this longtime environmental reporter in […]

Pulling Back the Curtain: A behind-the-scenes look at the changing world of journalists

Leading journalists will discuss how the media are changing, and what it means for communicating science to the public and policymakers. In short, what’s hot and what’s not?! They will share personal perspectives on how to get your stories told, what makes a good science story, and “do’s” and “don’ts” of dealing with journalists. This […]

2016 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference

Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) and National Institutes of Water Resources (NIWR) Annual Water Resources Conference June 21-23, 2016 Pensacola Beach, FL We will be on the beautiful white sands of the Gulf Coast for the 2016 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference. We will be discussing critical water issues in the southeastern United States, […]