Allie Davis, Amy Javernick-Will and Sherri Cook are recently published in

Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology with a paper titled "A comparison of interviews, focus groups, and photovoice to identify sanitation priorities and increase success of community-based sanitation systems". 

In attempting to address water and sanitation project priorities ". . .sanitation implementers often rely on a single method for priority assessment without understanding its effectiveness. . . . ."  This paper compares three qualitative priority identification methods: interviews, focus groups and photo voice, and uses them to identify community and sanitation priorities in twenty communities in India. They found that their results were in contrast with current practice and support the use of interviews and the inclusion of community members in identifying priorities.  Read the paper and learn more.

The lecture is titled, "Building Bridges to Prosperity: From Master's Thesis to a Career". Avery Bang is an EDC Alumna and the president and CEO of Bridges to Prosperity, a Colorado nonprofit that builds pedestrian bridges in rural areas around the world. Her lecture is part of Engineers in Action's annual Bridge Builder Conference, running Sept. 7-9, on the CU Boulder Campus. Learn more.

The University of Colorado Boulder and CU Anschutz are partnering to bring together researchers, public health practitioners, students, and other stakeholders to learn more about the intersection of climate and health, and move this conversation forward. This year's summit will include cutting-edge research talks and a public lecture by Dr. Jeff Shaman, Director of Climate and Health Program, Columbia University. There will also be a poster session, panel discussion and more. Register Now. See more events happening during Research & Innovation Week Oct. 15-19, 2018

The Langdon Group is seeking a Public Involvement/Conflict Resolution Associate (Pocatello, ID) & Project Coordinator (Boise, ID). The Landon Group is a conflict resolution and public involvement firm whose work centers on collaborative processes and strategic communications in public lands, transportation, water/waste water, infrastructure issues and more. Learn more and apply.

The World Bank Youth Summit is an annual event that engages youth, ages 18-35, globally on the most pressing topics facing their generation. This year's summit topic is: Unleashing the Power of Human Capital. There is no admission fee to the event and not all applications are accepted. Please inform any youth, particularly those in developing countries, you think may be good candidates. Participant Application. Submit a proposal.

Impact.Engineered is a forum for recognizing and amplifying the role of engineers in solving global challenges. This is the second annual event to meet and learn from social entrepreneurs, engineers, makers, designers, and industry leaders, and to share insights and get inspired. MCEDC Director Evan Thomas will be a featured speaker at the event. Special pricing ends Mon. Sept. 3. Learn more.

The International Young Water Professionals Conference is an opportunity to highlight how young water professionals, age 35 and below, are making an impact. Scientific Abstracts, Technical Vocational Abstracts and Workshops submissions are welcome. This is the only international event fully dedicated to young water professionals. How to submit.

Engineering Sustainability 2019: A Climate For Change is accepting submissions of 200-word abstracts on topic areas including: regenerative built environment; one water in the urban environment; sustainable mobility; circular economy; engineering sustainability learning and engagement, or a topic of your choosing. Apply.

Leaders in Learning is a seven-part series that draws on interviews conducted with thought leaders in the international development sector. Topics include the role of evidence and data in organizational learning, the relationship between organizational culture and learning, and more.

From the Inside Out: Achieving Better Development Outcomes through Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting is a five-part series designed to empower USAID partners with evidence, tips and tools to collaborate, learn and adapt in their day-to-day work.