Climate and Sustainability Academy Newsletter

Deputy Executive Director Christopher Galik represented the Climate and Sustainability Academy at Open Living Lab Days in Andorra, sharing NC State’s work in advancing circularity on campus and in the region through his session, “Connecting Campus and Region as a Living Lab for Industrial Symbiosis.” His reflections highlight global lessons that will help strengthen NC State’s living lab, PACKlab.

CaSA is excited to highlight two academic opportunities for students and faculty coming this Spring 2026. Rebecca Ward will lead two sequential 8-week courses on climate resilience planning, and Andy Miller, CaSA’s Practitioner-in-Residence, is offering his expertise as a guest lecturer across campus.

CaSA is committed to amplifying the climate and sustainability efforts happening across campus. In our College Corner, we share stories from NC State colleges that showcase their contributions to building resilient, transformative futures. To share a story directly with CaSA, complete this form.

• SE CASC hiring Assistant Consortium Director to provide support for the mission of the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) through high-level program management and coordination. To learn more and apply, visit, https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224642.
• NC State Genetics and Genomics Academy (GGA) hiring Program Manager. This pivotal role drives strategic initiatives, program development, and administrative oversight within a university-wide effort focused on genetics and genomics education, research, and outreach. To learn more and apply, visit, https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223614
• Community Collaborative Research Grant (CCRG) program for projects to start in May 2026. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Funding is available for one-year projects and awards will range between $5,000-$25,000. The CCRG program requires a two-person team with a local knowledge expert and a scientific expert. To learn more vist, https://wrri.ncsu.edu/funding/.