Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars, and don't forget to register!
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Environmental Science Colloquium
Hear from experts around the world. This week we'll hear about Human-Landscape Interactions in Changing Urban Environments. More info>>
3:00-4:00PM In person in Marley 230
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Building Societal Impact Skills
Join others involved in collaborative research and build skills in community engagement and connecting research to use. More info>>
1:00-4:00PM In person in ENR2 S107
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Water Resources Research Center Webinar
Arizona Project WET teaches about the groundwater system – come learn about their Groundwater Videos in the Making. More info>>
12:00PM Online – Register here!
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University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins speaks during the unveiling of the display, on the south side of the Student Union Memorial Center, on Friday, Sept. 9. (Chris Richards/University of Arizona)
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UArizona unveils interactive display to highlight clean energy partnership
By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University Communications | September 9, 2022
The interactive display, designed and built by Creative Machines, demonstrates how clean energy is generated by Tucson Electric Power's wind and solar farms and how it flows to the University of Arizona main campus. Read more >>
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AIRES and Outdoor Rec Climbing Trip
Do you want to explore Mt. Lemmon and spend the day (and night) outside with others? Are you interested in trying rock climbing or improving your skills? AIRES is partnering with UArizona Outdoor Rec to bring you this adventure expedition on September 30-October 1, a day of climbing and an evening of camping on Mt. Lemmon (no experience necessary!). It is free to all ten participants: all gear, instruction, and food are included! But, there are only ten spots! Fill out this survey by September 20 to enter the trip raffle. Participants will be randomly selected and notified by September 23. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty.
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Campus Sustainability Fund
The Mini Grant Preliminary Application is open through October 2! Mini Grants will award between $250 and $5,000. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to submit proposals that advance environmental and social sustainability on campus. Learn more and apply!
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Challenge Grant Applications Now Open
The Challenge Grant program is a new program focused on high-risk, high-reward research opportunities to foster new collaborations in solving our most pressing challenges. Applicants must propose transformational research instead of incremental advances. Awardees will receive up to $50,000 over the course of the project period. Proposed projects must address a local, regional, or national grand challenge. Apply by September 28.
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Indigenous Correspondents Program
Planet Forward and UArizona have partnered to launch Ilíiaitchik: Indigenous Correspondents Program (ICP). The goal of the ICP is to empower the next generation of Indigenous scholars to share environmental stories and resilient solutions of relevance around the world. Students with an interest in environmental science and knowledge generation, resilient solutions, and effective storytelling are encouraged to apply for the 2022-2023 cohort. |
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IRes Community Impact Award Call for Proposals
The Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) within AIRES at UArizona is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Community Impact Award call for proposals, seeking to support the resilience of Indigenous communities through Indigenized research frameworks and a commitment to sustained community engagement. Four awards at $25,000 will be given to faculty projects, and six awards at $5,000 will be given to graduate student projects. Apply by September 21.
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RII Equipment Enhancement Fund
These grants are designed to add or augment research capacity through the acquisition of equipment for use by multiple investigators in shared facilities or approved university core facilities. The proposed equipment should be located in an approved UArizona Core Facility or in a shared, accessible space and should have multiple committed users from at least two departments and preferably, from at least two different colleges. Investigators may request in the range of approximately $50,000 to $150,000 in equipment. Proposals are due by September 28.
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Southwest Adaptation Forum Accepting Applications
The Southwest Adaptation Forum (SWAF) is a gathering of climate adaptation leaders, researchers, and practitioners across the Southwest U.S. to exchange best practices around efforts that are advancing climate adaptation and resilience in the region. Attendees can learn about the work of others as well as sharing their own work through presentations, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities. Join us for SWAF 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico October 10-12 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center! Learn more and apply.
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Have an announcement to share?
Submit your announcement or event to be featured in The Dirt!
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Did you know...?
Night flights are twice as bad for the environment because of the effects of the condensation trails they leave. 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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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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