Dear Environmental Studies Students,
Please find this week’s announcements below.
The Environmental Studies program now has a Facebook
page. Like it today at https://www.facebook.com/bcenvstudy.
We promise not to flood your newsfeed with updates will but keep you informed
about both the most important ESP events and relevant local, national, and
global environmental news stories.
On-Campus Events
1. The Global Struggle for Climate Justice, featuring Bill
McKibben
2. The Road to Paris: U.S. Leadership in the Emerging Pledge and
Review of International Climate Policy Architecture
3. BC Sustainability Logo Redesign Contest
Off-Campus Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1.
Recent Global Temperature
Trends at MIT
2.
Energy Path Conference
3.
Boston Environmental History
Seminar Schedule
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Solar Energy Fellowship
2.
EPA Grant Opportunity
3.
Earth Corps Summer
Service Learning
4.
Summer Internship with
Small Planet
5.
Catskills Eco Practicum
6.
Solar Internships with Environment
Massachusetts
7.
Food, Farm, and
Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College
8.
Study Abroad in South
Africa this Summer
9.
Corcoran Center for Real
Estate and Urban Action Internship
10. Jobs with IMPACT
11. BC Career Edge Newsletter
12. Green Job and Internship Opening List
13. Job Opportunities with Mass PIRG
14. Internship with Environment America
Best,
Kevin
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 9:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday
10:30am-2:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm, and Thursday 10:30am-2:00pm
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Jochem
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Join us on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
Speaker: Jochem Marotzke Max-Planck Institut Für Meteorologie RECENT GLOBAL TEMPERATURE TRENDS: What do they tell us about anthropogenic climate change? Observations suggest a hiatus in global surface temperature rise since 1998, whereas most climate models simulate continued warming. What causes this difference? Do climate models respond too sensitively to the increase in greenhouse-gas concentrations such as that of CO2, and thus overestimate climate change systematically? Or has the discrepancy arisen by chance? And what is the relevance of this discrepancy for our assessment of long-term anthropogenic climate change? RSVP Lecture begins at 5PM in E51-115. Reception to follow in the Green Building Lounge, 54-923. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Jen Fentress at 617.253.2127 or jfen@mit.edu. View the lecture abstract and full event page. |
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ABOUT THE ANNUAL
LECTURE SERIES
The Henry W. Kendall Memorial Lecture Series honors the memory of Professor Henry W. Kendall (1926-1999) who was the J.A. Stratton professor of physics at MIT. Professor Kendall received the Nobel Prize in 1990 for research that provided the first experimental evidence for quarks. He had a deep commitment to understanding and finding solutions to the multiple environmental problems facing the world today and in the future. The permanently endowed Kendall Lecture allows MIT faculty and students to be introduced to forefront areas in global change science by leading researchers. Sponsored by the MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences and the Center for Global Change Science. |
Energypath is the
region's largest sustainable energy event attracting industry
professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and across the
United States. The goal of Energypath is to increase the knowledge of and
passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow.
To assist you, the Sustainable
Energy Fund is proud to provide full scholarships to students and
educators on a first come, first serve basis to attend Energypath 2015 at
University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania July 20th through
July 24th.
To register and learn more
about Energypath 2015 call 610-264-4440, visit Energypath
2015 Scholarships.
Register now! Time and space are limited.
2015
Tuesday, April
14
Joel Tarr, Carnegie Mellon University, “Legacy Pollution Issues in Energy
Development: The Cases of Manufactured Gas and Natural Gas”
Comment: Patrick Malone, Brown University
All sessions start at 5:15 P.M
and are held at Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston,
MA 02215
Tel: 617-646-0568, Fax: 617-859-0074
Tel: 617-646-0568, Fax: 617-859-0074
I am writing from a nonprofit solar financing organization
based in San Francisco called RE-volv. RE-volv finances solar projects for
nonprofits and cooperatives that serve their community. Last year, RE-volv
launched the Solar Ambassador Program, a yearlong internship for college
students interested in renewable energy. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the Solar
Ambassador Program has been revamped as a fellowship that gives teams of
students the opportunity to develop and execute a solar project in their
community.
This fellowship is a unique opportunity for college students
to take clean energy into their own hands and have a real impact in their
communities, while developing key project management and communications skills.
Additionally, students will be able to participate in webinars with leaders in
the environmental and renewable energy fields.
We are now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 academic
year, and we are hoping to reach students who would be most interested in this
opportunity directly. It would be wonderful if you could pass this along to
your students and to others in your department.
I hope you'll consider encouraging your students to apply
for this great opportunity. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
or email me. Application materials and more information can be found here.
Thanks so much, and I look forward to being in touch.
Best,
Gavriella Keyles
Communications
& Program Coordinator | RE-volv
Funder: Environmental
Protection Agency Deadline: May
19, 2015 Grant
Title: Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships for
Undergraduate Environmental Study Funding
Description: Supports quality environmental education for
undergraduates, encouraging fellows to pursue post-baccalaureate careers in
fields such as physical science, biology, health, the social sciences and
engineering. Eligible: Bachelor’s
level students in environmental fields of study Awards: $1.7
million for 34 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/nhqpyo2
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THIS
SUMMER, GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY, BE INSPIRED, AND MAKE AN IMPACT
Eco Practicum is seeking passionate applicants for the summer hands-on opportunity of a lifetime! Spend 2 or 4 weeks at a solar-powered environmental education center in the Catskills, two hours north of NYC, where you will:
Eco Practicum is seeking passionate applicants for the summer hands-on opportunity of a lifetime! Spend 2 or 4 weeks at a solar-powered environmental education center in the Catskills, two hours north of NYC, where you will:
- Practice
a variety of farming techniques (organic, urban, no-till)
- Meet
20+ experts in the field
- Gain
firsthand experience addressing food, water, energy, and waste
- Make
a positive impact on the bio-region
*Financial aid is available for all students. Simply ask us for more information.
Apply Online & Learn more:
www.ecopracticum.com
Eco Practicum Catskills Workshops include:
- Organic
farming
- DIY
Solar Power
- Aquaculture
Design
- Rain
Catchment Systems
- Art
and Ecology
- Building
with Reclaimed Materials
- Strategies
for Rural Economic Development
Solar Campaign Internships
Apply today at
http://bit.ly/1yGZvxo.
Summer and fall internships available -- apply by Friday, April 10.
Summer and fall internships available -- apply by Friday, April 10.
Environment Massachusetts is building a clean and renewable future powered by the sun.
We could meet all of America’s energy needs by capturing just a sliver of the virtually limitless and pollution-free energy of the sun. And we're making a lot of progress: in Massachusetts, solar energy has grown more than 100-fold since 2008.
But we’re still getting most of our electricity from dirty sources like coal and gas, and powerful fossil fuel companies threaten to stop solar in its tracks. So right now, we’re building support for a goal of 20% solar in Massachusetts by 2025. In order to persuade our governor to go big on solar energy, we’ll mobilize public support and build a powerful coalition of businesses and elected officials.
We're also working to restore Clean Water Act protections to thousands of miles of streams in Massachusetts and cut global warming pollution from America’s power plants.
What do interns with Environment Massachusetts do? You’ll educate and engage more people on the most critical environmental issues of our time. You’ll get our issues into the media, build coalitions, organize events and lobby decision-makers. Ultimately, you’ll help us build the public support it takes to win.
Becoming a solar campaign intern
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best way to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll push for smart solutions to environmental
problems, and build the public support it takes to win.
- You’ll work side-by-side with one of our organizers,
learning the ropes.
- And you’ll make a real difference on critical issues,
while developing valuable skills and experience in one of the nation’s
leading environmental nonprofits.
We’re hiring interns for the summer and for the fall
semester. The deadline to apply for a summer internship is Friday, April 10.
Apply today! Visit http://bit.ly/1yGZvxo to submit your application.
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Apply today! Visit http://bit.ly/1yGZvxo to submit your application.
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Becoming an Environment Massachusetts intern
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
If you agree that it’s time for Massachusetts to go solar, the best thing you can do to get involved is to apply to be an Environment Massachusetts intern today. We’re looking for students who care deeply about the environment and are ready to make a difference now.
As an intern:
- You’ll push for smart
solutions to environmental problems, and build the public support it takes
to win.
- You’ll work side-by-side
with one of our organizers, learning the ropes.
- And you’ll make a real
difference on critical issues, while developing valuable skills and
experience in one of the nation’s leading environmental nonprofits.
And if you’re thinking you might want to make a career out
of solving our greatest environmental problems, interning with Environment
Massachusetts is one of the best ways to get started. You’ll get the training
and experience you need, and we hire our most talented and committed interns to
join our staff when they graduate.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
Apply today! Visit bit.ly/1eY9pA9 to submit your application. Be sure to choose "Boston, MA" under "Where are you applying to intern?"
Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben@environmentmassachusetts.org, 617-747-4368.
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On
behalf of Bridge Education Abroad Institute (BEAI), I am writing to you today
to inform you about our summer programs in South Africa. Our institute plans
short programs all across the world, to provide students with unique
opportunities to experience different political cultures while strengthening
their leadership and diplomacy skills. Our programs draw a diverse group of
students together from all over the world to discuss pressing global issues
while exchange cultural values. In a rapidly globalizing world, we believe
these experiences are invaluable to the success of students in the global job
market.
For the
summer of 2015, we have programs scheduled in Cape Town and Johannesburg for
the months of June, July and August. This program will include lectures from
experienced professors and guest speakers from all over the globe, including
the United States of America. A few of our professors include:
·
Professor Dr. Paul Joseph (Tufts University, USA)- Author and Previous Director of the Peace
and Justice Studies Program
♦ PHD from UC Berkeley
♦ Previous
president of the national Peace Studies Association
♦ Former
Distinguished Chair for the United States-India Education
Foundation (Fulbright program)
·
Professor
Dr. Solava Ibrahim (University of Cambridge, UK) – Director of MA in
Poverty and Development a the institute for development policy and management
♦PHD and MPhil from
Cambridge
·
Service Learning Day with Educo
Africa (Local NGO) – Vision- Young people understanding their roles as powerful agents of
change – actively, confidently and positively contributing towards a better
global community.
♦
Paired with 12 local South Africans for a meaningful day of service
The
students will enrich their knowledge of South Africa’s history, international
politics, and economics while also enjoying travel to famous and historic
places. We also encourage students to get to know one another and share
cultural values through planned social events.
·
Nelson Mandela’s Jail Cell at Robben Island
·
Big 5 African Safari
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Apartheid Museum
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Visit President Nelson Mandela’s home in the Soweto’s
·
NGO Service Learning day with Local South African Leaders
Please
Note: We limit our South Africa programs to 12 students per program to enhance
the students learning between our professors and students.
Even
with the summer close at hand, there are still plenty of students still
figuring out their plans for the upcoming break. We hope you will consider
recognition of our institute as an option for your students who are looking for
international opportunities. We would greatly appreciate if you can pass the
information about our program on to your students. If you believe you have
students at your university that would be interested in this unique
opportunity, please inform them to contact us via info@beainstitute.org
Thank
you very much for your support, and to find more information about our program,
you may visit http://www.beainstitute.org/beai/south-africa/
Benjamin Doherty
President | Ben.Doherty@beainstitute.org
|+1 (941) 302-0483
www.BEAInstitute.org
|2750 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
The Center seeks energetic interns
interested in helping urban communities prosper. This paid internship
will provide students an opportunity to gain professional experience and
develop skills while working on transformative community projects. Interns will
be matched with a local organization from the Center’s network of partners and
will complete a project that promotes neighborhood revitalization and urban
development.
For more details visit: http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/csom_sites/realestate/2015%20Internship%20Opportunity.pdf
Jobs with Impact
Make your impact for our environment, our democracy, our future
Apply for
Impact: Impact is a campaign team that works in states where we can
win positive change on issues like global warming, clean water, and the
influence of big money in politics.
And we're hiring! We're looking for graduating seniors to join
our team of campaign organizers and hiring current students for internships this
spring and summer.
If you are serious about making an impact on these issues and
would like to get out and work in the real world, where issue campaigns like
these are won and lost, then Impact is the group for you.
To learn more, visit our website at www.weareimpact.org!
Our priority application deadline for graduating seniors is February
8.
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Join the Boston College Career Community on
LinkedIn!
The
recently launched Boston
College Career Community is an exclusive group for BC students and
alumni to connect, share and receive career-related advice, and build
professional relationships. This group provides students the valuable
opportunity to reach out directly to over 5,000 BC alumni who are ready and
waiting to answer questions and provide excellent industry-specific advice.
Many
students and alumni have already used this group to connect with other
professionals. BC Sophomore Akshata Bailkeri recently posted a discussion
asking for advice about studying abroad and how this might impact her
internship search. Over 25 BC alumni responded to this post and
provided Akshata with valuable insight as she was considering her study abroad
opportunities.
All
students are encouraged to start discussions or reach out directly to group
members as you declare majors, explore career fields, and search for jobs and
internships. Before joining, students should review the LinkedIn
Guide provided on the Career Center website.
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Looking for a job that makes a difference? U.S.PIRG is
hiring college seniors to work as Campus Organizers on college campuses across
the country. On issue after issue, we see powerful interests corrupting the
democratic process, twisting public policy to serve their own ends. U.S. PIRG
takes action by documenting the problems, finding practical solutions,
informing the public and making the case for change directly to
decision-makers. We work on fighting climate change, restoring democracy, and
protecting public health. Apply online atwww.uspirg.org/jobs
or email wellington@masspirgstudents.org
for more details.
Climate change looms as the most pressing issue of our
generation. Fracking has contaminated drinking water and made people sick
across the country. Our rivers, lakes, and most treasured natural areas are
vulnerable to mining, drilling and other harms.
There’s no lack of solutions to solve these challenges;
there’s a lack of political will. That’s why Environment America is running
grassroots campaigns to bring people together to convince our leaders to stop
pandering to big polluters and climate deniers, and start getting behind the
solutions. We are hiring interns for the 2015 semester to work.
To win positive change for the environment, you need a smart
strategy and effective tactics. But most of all, you need grit and
determination – because that’s what it takes to mobilize enough public support
to win.
As an Environment America intern, you’ll be working with
some of our with some of our most experienced advocates and organizers on
campaigns to reduce global warming pollution, create more solar and wind power,
spare our parks and forests from fracking, keep our beaches, rivers and streams
clean, and protect our wildlife and wild places.
You’ll help craft and implement social media campaigns,
generate traditional earned media through opinion writing, recruit community
leaders to join our campaigns, collect petitions and other grassroots support,
and research and write fact sheets and other materials for decision makers and
opinion leaders.
Apply
today!
And if you’re graduating this year,
you should apply to Environment America’s fellowship program, a two-year crash
course in environmental organizing and advocacy. Find out more and apply at http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/
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