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Last reminder to apply to the 2025 Sustainability Scholars Program

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS CLOSES JANUARY 24 – UBC SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARS (PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS) 

The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects.

We are currently accepting applications for 46 internships that will commence May 1, 2025. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply.

Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organizations, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing sustainability and climate action across the region. Each Scholar receives $31.25 per hour to complete 250 hours of work.

For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Sunday January 26.

We also appreciate your help in circulating this notice to anyone in your grad student network that may be interested!

I am also hosting a resume workshop on January 21 at 5:00 pm. Details and to register: https://sustain.ubc.ca/scholars-program-events

Karen Taylor  MA (she, her)
Senior Manager, Sustainability Scholars & Strategic Implementation | Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2343 – 2260 West Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 822 9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | https://sustain.ubc.ca/scholars

Invitation to lunch, re: Faculty Search – Natural Resource Economics

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Dear LFS and Forestry graduate students,

As part of the University-wide Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative, the Faculties of Forestry and Land and Food Systems are conducting a search for an Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Economics. We will be interviewing 4 candidates starting next week. We would like to invite you to lunch with the first two candidates (for now), as follows:

Jan 28, 11:00am-12:00pm, FSC 4101 (Abdoulaye Cisse)

Jan 31, 11:30am-12:30pm, FSC 4101 (Matthew Dodier)

Please RSVP to lfs.recruiting@ubc.ca and include any dietary restrictions by 4pm on Thursday, Jan 23.

You are also invited to attend their research and teaching seminars. We would welcome your feedback following the interviews as per forms below.Abdoulaye Cisse (Jan 27-28)

Abdoulaye Cisse is a PhD candidate in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at University of California, Berkeley. His research uses high-frequency micro-data and empirical methods grounded in economic theory to study topics in energy, environment and development, particularly on issues related to infrastructure, land use and supply chains. Abdoulaye obtained his undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University with a major in Economics and a minor in Mathematics.

Teaching Demonstration: Hedonic Analysis 

January 27th, 1:30-2:30pm

FSC-2916 (CAWP Caseroom)

Research Talk: Climate as Catalyst and Constraint: Infrastructure Investments in Senegal

January 28, 12:30-2:00pm

FSC-2916 (CAWP Caseroom)

Feedback Form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4U6rk61jmQH50Pk

Matthew Dodier (Jan 30-31)

Matthew Dodier is a PhD candidate in Public Policy at Harvard University, with research at the intersection of environmental economics and public health. His work explores the public health and behavioral impacts of wildfire smoke exposure, leveraging high-resolution data and applied econometric methods to inform policy responses to environmental risks. Matthew earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Oregon. He is a Harvard Environmental Economics Program (HEEP) Pre-Doctoral Fellow and has held a fellowship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston through the American Economic Association. An experienced teaching fellow, Matthew is committed to engaging students in applied economics.

Teaching Demonstration: A Lecture in Natural Resource Economics

January 30, 1:30-2:30pm

ORCH 3074 (6363 Agronomy Road)

Research Talk: Smoke Signals: Wildfire Smoke, Health Impacts, and Behavioral Responses

January 31, 9:00-10:30am

SWNG 105 (2175 West Mall)

Feedback Form: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyYybM8rOBQ6rLU

Thank you,

Melanie

 

Melanie Train

Human Resources Manager-Faculty | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus

248-2357 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Phone 604-822-3105 | Fax 604-822-6394

Email:  melanie.train@ubc.ca

Office: M/W/F: Remote: T/Th

For SMMUG: Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization Fellowship Program for Grad Students and Postdocs

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The UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit is excited to announce its new Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization (KxM) Research to Impact Fellowship Program, a seven-week immersive training designed to equip UBC grad students and postdocs with practical skills in KxM.

Your amplification and support to grad students and postdocs in your purview would be greatly appreciated!

 

Eligibility: UBC graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

Cost: free

Format: in-person (at UBC Vancouver) and asynchronous

Program Dates: May 5 – June 20

Application Deadline: February 18

Website: https://kx.ubc.ca/programs/kxm-research-impact-fellowship

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Newsletter/shortform post:

The Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization (KxM) Research to Impact Fellowship Program is an immersive seven-week training program that equips UBC grad students and postdocs with practical, marketable skills to support careers (within and beyond academia) that are focused on KxM. Fellows will bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact by fostering collaboration with a community partner who will identify and present a pressing societal challenge. Apply by February 18.

 Existing posts:

Contact:

For questions around the program or communications assets each out Kx.Support@ubc.ca.

Thank you!

Clare

Clare Kiernan (She, Her, Hers)
Communications Strategist
Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

RSVP + Mandatory Orientation: Engaging with Indigenous Content in LFS Courses

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Reminder: We’re so grateful to have Dana-Lyn Mackenzie (Senior Manager, EDI & Indigeneity)

Join us for a special workshop: Engaging with Indigenous Content in LFS Courses on Monday, January 27th, 2:00-3:30pm in FNH 200.

RSVP by Friday, January 24: https://tinyurl.com/lfstamackenzie

This workshop counts toward the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion category of the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion. Questions about the certificate? Email Lexis (lexis.ly@ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca).

New to TA-ing? Need a refresher on your rights as a member of CUPE 2278? Join us before Dana-Lyn’s workshop for a CUPE 2278 orientation. This orientation is mandatory for all members of CUPE 2278 – that means you, LFS TAs! Join is in FNH 200 or Online.

Topic: LFS TA and GAA CUPE 2278 Orientation (Monday, January 27th, 1:15-2:00pm)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/8210853307?pwd=bUlYVWNoQTVEZTl3Q2psenhxME1MUT09&omn=62078875637

Meeting ID: 821 085 3307

Passcode: 12345

IRES Seminar Series – Thurs, Jan 23 with IRES Professor Dr. Simon Donner

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Hi everyone,
The next IRES Seminar is with IRES Professor Dr. Simon Donner!
*****  Just a reminder from our Beaty Museum friends.  Absolutely no food and no drinks allowed in the museum.  Food crumbs & spilled drinks attract pests and the pests destroy the museum artifacts.  Thank you for your cooperation. *****
January 23, 2025: IRES Faculty Seminar with Dr. Simon Donner
Bridging the gap between science and policy on Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body.

Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Location: Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre (Basement, 2212 Main Mall). Please check in at front desk on main floor before going downstairs.
No food and no drinks allowed in the Beaty Museum.

Available on Zoom

 

Talk summary:

In this presentation, I will talk about my role as co-chair of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which is mandated to provide the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change with independent advice with respect to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

 

 

  Dr. Simon Donner, IRES Professor, Climate Scientist

 

Bio:

Simon Donner is a climate scientist focused on helping the world prevent and prepare for climate change. His research program lies primarily at the intersection of climate change science, marine science, and policy. The specific research areas evolve over time in response to advances in climate change knowledge and to real-world events. Prospective students and post-doctoral researchers should check his web site for current and planned areas of work, as well as for guidance for applicants.

Donner takes his privileged position as a professor seriously, and spends a lot of his time translating the science of climate change to different audiences in hopes of helping people make better decisions about the future. He was a lead author on the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment and serves as an appointed member of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which advises the federal government on achieving net-zero emissions.

 

See you next Thursday in the Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre!

 

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Bonnie Leung

RES Program Support (she/her/hers)

Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES)

University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL Building)

Room 429 – 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4 | Canada

 

Email: bonnie.leung@ubc.ca

Tel: 604-822-9249

 

Check out our IRES Seminar Series!