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Undergraduate Research Position: Data & Diversity in the Arlington Public Schools
In partnership with Mason’s Institute for a Sustainable Earth, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) of the Arlington Public School District seeks to hire a research assistant who will be charged with locating, organizing, and harmonizing data sets that will allow district administrators to better analyze student, parent, and community data. In addition, this role will assist the Office of DEI in establishing systems for collecting data and generating reports.
This position is well suited for an advanced undergraduate student in data analytics, computer science, modeling, communications, or education who is seeking to make a positive impact. Applications may be submitted via handshake.gmu.edu (search for Job #6050630), and applicants must verify their eligibility for the Federal Work-Study award as well. The position is open until filled, so please act quickly!
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The Last Climate Action Plan Town Hall Before Release of The New Plan!
The Mason community and members of the public are invited to virtually attend the university’s fifth Climate Action Plan (CAP) Town Hall on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12pm ET. The CAP will detail a strategy to accelerate the university’s reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and this is the last CAP Town Hall before the release of Phase I of the CAP in April!
Dr. Dann Sklarew will give a special presentation about climate justice: what it is, how it affects you and the Mason community, and how we can all take action. Following Dr. Sklarew, the Mason Sustainability Council’s Carbon Neutrality Task Force, Dumont Janks, and Arup will provide an overview of the CAP process and share updates about the current development of the new CAP.
Since the CAP impacts all Mason Patriots and the communities the university is a part of, everyone is invited to share their input during the Town Hall by asking questions and sharing comments. Feedback can be shared at any time through the CAP Feedback Form.
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2022 PatriotHacks
March 11 - 13, 2022
Horizon Hall, 1001, Atrium, Fairfax Campus
Registration
PatriotHacks is the flagship hackathon at George Mason University – where innovators play, learn, create, game, and revolutionize technology. This is an all-encompassing hackathon where student innovators turn ideas into projects they are passionate about. Come, dive in, and make incredible things alongside fellow creators. For students interested in the Hackathon’s sustainability track, look for the challenge submitted by Mason’s Office of Sustainability and the Institute for a Sustainable Earth.
The Fourth Annual 40-Hour Hackathon aimed at Creating, Collaborating, Learning, and Innovating will be held March 11-13 at Horizon Hall, 1001, Atrium, Fairfax Campus. Student participants can enjoy workshops, activities, and networking events. This event provides hackers an opportunity to build their resumes and make memories that will last a lifetime. The event is free and no experience is required to attend. The full schedule is available here.
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25Live Guide – Feature Your Sustainability Events
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ISE Faculty Profiles
The ISE faculty directory is a tool for you to find others with complementing expertise and for external and internal audiences to find you! If you haven’t yet submitted your research profile information for the directory, please complete your profile here.
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Solve Climate by 2030: Teach-In on Climate and Justice at MasonWednesday, March 30, 2022, 4pm - 7pm ET (Virtual event)
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Join us on March 30 to participate in the Solve Climate by 2030 – Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice dialogues! Universities in all 50 states and in 50 different countries are hosting conversations with climate experts to discuss ambitious, yet feasible, actions to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and prevent severe destabilization of the global climate.
George Mason University’s Solve Climate by 2030: Teach-In on Climate and Justice virtual event will address several important topics pertaining to climate change and environmental justice. The student-moderated discussions will be interactive, solutions-oriented, and will feature Mason experts.
Schedule (all times ET on Zoom):
- Climate Action: Where We are Now and a Hopeful Future – 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- Environmental and Climate Justice: Practical Knowledge for Action – 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
- Say This, Not That: Develop Your Communications Skills for Action – 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- Act Now! Opportunities for Student Action and Engagement – 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
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Climate Justice: Pasts/Presents/Futures
How does the changing climate reshape our understanding of the relationship between past and future? What conflicts emerge from these changes? What kinds of collective projects respond to them? What is the role of the humanities and interpretive social sciences in all of this?
Panelists will draw on their recent and forthcoming books to explore the temporalities of climate (in)justice, in which they theorize reparations as a project of worldmaking in a time of climate crisis; the way that environmental populism challenges the climate movement’s history of elitism while reproducing hierarchies of race, class, and nation; and how decolonial approaches to collaborative climate adaptation can overcome the friction between unequal parties to enable “adaptation otherwise.” Together, they will explore how history shapes what can be done in the present to bring about more just climate futures.
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Targeting Russian Oligarchs
- What we can expect from the new DOJ task force
- Legal basis for seizing oligarchs’ assets under IEEPA/sanctions and U.S. anti-money laundering laws
- Opportunities for oligarchs to challenge seizure orders in cour
- What U.S. businesses need to be thinking about now
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Louise I. Shelley, Director of TraCCC, and Professor, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University.
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Response to the War in Ukraine
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Galileo’s Science Café - Data Science for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6pm - 9pm ET Registration
Join the College of Science for Galileo's Science Cafe to hear about the latest findings surrounding hot topics in science and medicine that affect our everyday lives and the decisions that we make. The latest discussion will address "Data Science for Pandemic Preparedness and Response" featuring Taylor Anderson, Ph.D., Andreas Züfle, Ph.D., Hamdi Kavak, Ph.D., and Tim Leslie, Ph.D.
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Center for Resilient and Sustainable Communities Lunch and Learn Series
The Center for Resilient and Sustainable Communities (C-RASC) is organizing a Lunch and Learn Series aimed at bringing people together from across Mason and beyond in an informal atmosphere to enhance knowledge, build collaborations, and drive research development. So, grab your lunch and join C-RASC for a range of presentations on resilient and sustainable-related topics of interest. They are designed as Brown Bag Presentations with scholars internal to Mason and webinar presentations with scholars and collaborators external to Mason.
Spring Semester Schedule: March 16 at 12:00 PM ET Registration Dr. Stephanie Dailey, George Mason University “Law Enforcement Use of Force: A Virtual Reality Simulated Experiment”
March 30 at 12:00 PM ET Registration Dr. Amir Golalipour, Federal Highway Administration “Progress Toward More Resilient Transportation Infrastructure”
April 13 at 12:00 PM ET Registration Dr. Rebecca Sutter, George Mason University “Cross-Sector Collaboration with the Public Health Department”
April 20 at 12:00 PM Registration Dr. Brie Haupt, Virginia Commonwealth University “Cross-Sector Collaboration with the Public Health Department”
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From Great Ideas to Global Impact: A Talk with Andrew Byrnes
Leveraging experiences from his decades-long career in the private and public sectors working alongside innovators and entrepreneurs, Byrnes will offer insights on leadership, building high-functioning teams, engaging policymakers, and other critical stakeholders, and navigating existing and emerging regulatory regimes and challenges. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.
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- Mason offers expanded options for emotional support, The George News, March 3, 2022.
- MAP Clinics Recognized by Prince William County Chamber of Commerce for Innovative Partnership to Battle COVID-19, Research News, March 2, 2022.
- George Mason University Rapid Prototyping Research Center demonstrates Autonomous K-MAX helicopter at Fort Pickett, Volgenau School of Engineering News, March 1, 2022.
- Mason Researchers Land $1.39M to Study AI’s Effects on Global Culture, The George News, February 25, 2022.
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RAY Diversity Fellowship Program
Deadline: March 27, 2022 Application
The RAY Fellowship Program aims to increase and facilitate conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy-related career pathways for emerging leaders of color. The RAY Fellowship Program is a two-year paid fellowship designed to equip recent college graduates with the tools, experiences, support, and community they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors.
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College Scholarships for Conservation and the Environment
Deadline: April 1, 2022 Application
The Educational Foundation of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annually offers four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors or college freshmen for college study. The scholarships support studies related to natural resource conservation. Applications must arrive at the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) office by April 1, 2022.
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Environmental Justice Video Challenge
Deadline: April 1, 2022
The EPA and its co-sponsors are sponsoring the Challenge, aimed to enhance communities' capacity to address environmental inequalities. In Phase 1, students will submit a video that demonstrates innovative approaches to identify and characterize an environmental justice issue(s) in a community using data and publicly available tools. Challenge winners will receive up to $20,000, as well as other benefits. Details on Phase 2 of the challenge will be shared at a later date.
For any questions, contact: EJVideoChallenge@epa.gov
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CREF Compost Research Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2022
The Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF) is offering scholarships to undergraduate through PhD students, studying at a college or university in the US, interested in doing a compost-related research project. The scholarship is for $4,000, and also includes an invitation to present research findings at a US Composting Council Annual Conference during a CREF research session.
The goal of this scholarship is to bring assistance to students doing compost-related research and to spark interest in future careers in the composting industry. Learn more about the scholarship requirements and apply here.
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The Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE) aims to connect members of the Mason community with others across the Mason community–and with other communities, policy-makers, businesses and organizations–so that, together, we can more effectively address the world’s pressing sustainability and resilience challenges.
The ISE Newsletter provides up-to-date information on conferences, funding opportunities, and research pertaining to environmental science and sustainability. The biweekly newsletter aims to facilitate information sharing among researchers, practitioners, and relevant local, national, and international organization.
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