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Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice: A Cross-Cultural Conversation
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Throughout the world, Indigenous peoples are on the front lines of the climate crisis while also confronting colonialism, racism, and disenfranchisement. Join ISE and Mason’s Human Rights and Global Justice Initiative for this dynamic panel discussion. Academics, practitioners, and policy-makers from multiple countries will share their expertise and experience working in the nexus between Indigenous rights and environmental justice. We will explore the impacts of extractive capitalism, climate change, and public health emergencies, as well as a range of strategies that native communities are utilizing to protect their lands and waters.
Participants:
Cher Weixia Chen, George Mason University
Chief Frank Adams, Upper Mattaponi Nation of Virginia
Jonathan Liljeblad, The Australian National University
Lee Prouse, Australian Red Cross
Marcos Vinício Chein Feres, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Jeremy M Campbell, George Mason University
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The 7th Plant-based Protein Taste Test
Monday, October 4, 2021, 12pm - 1pm ET
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The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is hosting 7th round of plant-based protein taste tests. Since the Mason Food Innovators program at CIE launched this event in 2018, the market for plant-based proteins has grown dramatically with new products, producers and distribution points.
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Visiting Filmmakers Series and Women and Gender Studies present: Really Love with Angel Kristi Williams and Myrtis Bedolla
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 7:30pm - 9pm ET
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The College of Visual and Performing Arts Visiting Filmmakers Series is pleased to host a conversation with director Angel Kristi Williams and curator Myrtis Bedolla. Williams' new film, Really Love, is set in a gentrifying Washington, DC. Here, a rising Black artist, Isaiah (Kofi Siriboe), spends most of his days pouring his heart into his paintings but still struggles to find his place in the prestigious and competitive art world. The film delivers a poignant look at the sacrifices we make for careers and life-changing relationships. This well-crafted script by Felicia Pride and Williams is complemented by an impeccable soundtrack and incredible art.
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Invitation to Final Master Plan Engagement Session
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 9am - 10:30am ET
Zoom Meeting Link
This session will mark the culmination of a nearly two-year process to develop Mason’s first master plan. We are excited to share the outcomes with you, as our work has been inspired and informed by the robust engagement and support of the Mason community throughout the planning process. If you are interested in the analysis underlying the plan, the Master Plan Phase One Progress Report is available for download, along with more information on the master plan site.
During this session, consultants will review the plan's final recommendations, and will discuss how the plan will be implemented. We will share examples of how the master plan is already guiding decisions and informing important initiatives like the development of our campuses, sustainability efforts, and philanthropic programs.
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Peace and Reconciliation: Issues and Challenges
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2021 Stakeholder Capitalism Series Featuring Perry Chen
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 12 Noon - 1pm ET
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As part of the 2021 Stakeholder Capitalism Series, the Business for a Better World (B4BW) welcomes Perry Chen. Mr. Chen, founder of Kickstarter, will offer his thoughts on a less extractive and more generative society.
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Sustainable Farm Startup Trip: Whiffletree Farm
Friday, October 8, 2021, 7:45am - 1:00pm
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The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is organizing a startup trip to Whiffletree Farm - a family run, sustainable farm in Warrenton, VA. Farmers Jesse and Liz Straight raise pastured broiler chickens, laying hens, and turkeys; foraging pork; and 100% grass fed beef. No chemicals, no antibiotics. Non-GMO grains for the pigs and poultry, in addition to fresh pasture.
Participants will be touring the farm and will also get to spend an hour with Jesse. Jesse will share the business elements of running a sustainable farm in more detail. Come see how this local farm operates and thrives and learn about the changes taking place in our food system.
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1st Inter-disciplinary Computing Research Symposium
The symposium will feature Lightning Talk sessions (organized around the four themes of healthy society, healthy economy, healthy planet and healthy people, interpreted broadly and including other emergent interdisciplinary research themes), where faculty can provide brief introductions to their research, a poster session to connect speakers from the lightning talk sessions to attendees who are interested in collaboration, as well as Birds-of-a-feather sessions on topics proposed by attendees.
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Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group
Friday, October 8, 2021, 1pm - 2:30pm ET
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Inspired by mass actions and worldwide protests demanding racial justice, the College of Visual Arts and Performing Arts (CVPA) will continue the Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group this fall, moderated by Mason faculty members Jessica Kallista and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, with help from co-organizers, Aishah-Nyeta Brown, Cynthia Fuchs, Jordan McRae, Sang Nam, and Aries Wilson. The second discussion of the Fall 2021 semester will address "The Role of Racism in the War on Drugs".
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STAR-TIDES 15th Annual Tech Demo
Monday, October 18, 2021, 4pm – Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 5pm ET
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The STAR-TIDES global knowledge-sharing network will have its 15th annual capabilities demonstration from October 18-20, 2021. STAR-TIDES (Sharing To Accelerate Research – Transformative Innovation for Development and Emergency Support) is coordinated through George Mason University’s Center for Resilient and Sustainable Communities. It brings together several thousand members with a focus on building sustainable resilience, promoting human security, and creating life-changing social and economic activities. The overall theme of this year’s capabilities demonstration will be building sustainable resilience while promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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Local Level Sustainable Development and the Role of Small Businesses: A Trans-Atlantic Conversation
- The evolution and guiding principles of their family-owned businesses
- The planning and execution of sustainability in their work
- The indicators used to determine success of their sustainability plans
- The workforce training elements of their business model
- Possible options to guide future exchanges of lessons and cooperation between the two firms.
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Business for a Better World Center Speaker Series with Joshua Specht
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- Vice President Kamala Harris encourages Mason students to get out the vote, September 29, 2021, Campus News.
- Washington Center for Equitable Growth honors Mason education professor for project, September 29, 2021, CEHD News.
- Mason Nutrition Students Gain Valuable Experience Helping Nonprofit Advance Core Nutrition Programs, September 23, 2021, CHHS News.
- Podcast on the arts at Mason with Dean Rick Davis, September 15, 2021, CVPA News.
- Fulbright Researcher Jennifer Oreta Joins Schar School’s TraCCC, August 16, 2021, Schar School News.
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Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing transdisciplinary research with approaches that explore and analyze environmental problems at the intersection of climate change, environmental justice (EJ), and vulnerable populations/lifestages.- Funding source: Environmental Protection Agency
- Anticipated funding amount: Up to $1,350,000
- Deadline: November 16, 2021
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Environmental Convergence Opportunities in Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
The Environmental Convergence Opportunities in Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (ECO-CBET) solicitation will support fundamental research activities that confront vexing environmental engineering and sustainability problems by developing foundational knowledge underlying processes and mechanisms such that the design of innovative new materials, processes, and systems is possible. Projects should be compelling and reflect sustained, coordinated efforts from highly interdisciplinary research teams. A key objective of the solicitation is to encourage dialogue and tightly integrated collaborations wherein members of the chemical process systems, transport phenomena, and bioengineering research communities engage with environmental engineering and sustainability experts to spark innovation and arrive at unanticipated solutions.- Funding source: National Science Foundation
- Estimated number of awards: 5 to 6
- Anticipated funding amount: $8,500,000
- Deadline: January 21, 2022
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NEW: Dear Colleague Letter: Critical Aspects of Sustainability (CAS): Innovative Solutions to Climate Change
This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages the science and engineering communities to develop forward-thinking research that will demonstrably aid in the Nation's goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and developing approaches for adapting to the change that is already occurring. CAS: Innovative Solutions to Climate Change is a call to action that encourages the submission of certain types of proposals to appropriate existing NSF core programs to lay the foundation for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and to answer fundamental questions related to novel approaches and solutions to climate change.- Funding source: National Science Foundation
- Anticipated funding amount: Up to $100,000
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Critical Ecosystems And Improve Climate And Earth System Modeling
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $11 million in funding for new research studying how critical ecosystems, such as forests, arid lands, and coastal environments, are impacted by extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves. The 17 projects led by universities, which include collaborations with DOE national laboratories and other government agencies, will explore the most complex environments on Earth to help scientists improve their ability to accurately predict the evolving effects of climate and environmental change.- Funding source: U.S. Department of Energy
- Anticipated funding amount: $11 Million
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High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program
The High-Risk, High-Reward Research program of the NIH supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact in biomedical, behavioral, or social sciences within the NIH mission. Preliminary data are not required. The program's four constituent NIH Director's awards provide a diverse set of funding opportunities. See the individual award websites for more information and application help.- Funding source: National Institutes of Healt
- Anticipated funding amount: $1.25 Million - 3.5 Million over 5 years
- Deadline: Multiple
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NIH Small Research Grant Program
The NIH Small Research Grant Program supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This program supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.- Funding source: National Institutes of Health
- Anticipated funding amount: $100,000
- Deadline: Multiple
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OSCAR Undergraduate Research Assistant
This position is for an OSCAR undergraduate research assistant from summer 2021 through summer 2022 on a National Science Foundation-funded project. The student will assist the team in analyzing interview and other data from scientists and other partners in federally funded regional climate research and in hosting a national workshop. If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and any experience you have had in interview and survey research to Karen Akerlof and Alyssa Chase.
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2022 Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellowships
Deadline: November 19, 2021
Application
Graduate Research Fellows work with both a faculty advisor and professional mentor to address coastal and marine resource issues relevant to Virginia communities. Selected fellows also have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive set of professional development training opportunities offered by Virginia Sea Grant.
The fellowship is open to full-time graduate students in any discipline addressing issues relevant to Virginia communities related to coastal and marine resources. Graduate students studying natural or social sciences, engineering and design, policy and legal analysis, architecture, business, education, or arts and humanities are encouraged to apply.
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3rd Annual Healthcare Disparities Conference - A Call for Transformation
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AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy
Tuesday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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The annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy is a conference for people interested in public policy issues facing the science, engineering, and academic communities. Since 1976, it has been the place where insiders go to learn what is happening around the growing number of policy issues that affect researchers and their institutions.
The 46th Forum on S&T Policy will gather virtually to discuss major current challenges affecting science, policy, and society, as well as their intersectionality. The Forum gives you exclusive access to participate in discussions with some of the nation’s top experts and decision-makers on the most important public policy issues and how we should build on this framework for the future.
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Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education
Tuesday, October 12 - Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Join SDSN USA and AASHE’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education. The Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education brings together sustainability leaders from around the world in a virtual format to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities.
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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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