Mortenson Center Digest - Nov. 12 , 2019
On Campus
Environmental Engineering Seminar Series
Fri. Nov. 15, 2019, 12:30pm
SEEC N124

Existing sanitation infrastructure is vulnerable to natural hazards such as flooding. However, limited research exists on household decisions regarding the reconstruction of sanitation infrastructure following flooding. This seminar talk by Katie Chambers titled Latrine Reconstruction and Repair Decisions, Determinants, and Social Network Predictors in Flood Affected Ethiopian Households, will present the results of a survey conducted in flood-affected communities in Ethiopia and discuss the findings related to the decisions, determinants, and social network predictors of latrine reconstruction.
Natural Hazards Center Free Online Module

The Natural Hazards Center at CU Boulder has released CONVERGE Social Vulnerability and Disasters Training Module. This is part of a larger series of online modules that will help accelerate the training of a diverse hazards and disaster workforce. Upon successful completion users receive a certificate of completion. View all the modules.
Webinars
Changing the Norm: 
Mainstreaming Female Friendly Toilets
Wed. Nov. 13, 2019, 6:00am

Even small modifications to toilets can help girls and women address their needs for safe and private toilet and washing facilities. Speakers include Lea Jimera Acallar from Danish Red Cross, David Clatworthy from IRC and Annie Msosa from WaterAid. Register.
Events
World Toilet Day is November 19 

World Toilet Day 2019, draws attention to those people being left behind with sanitation and social, economic and environmental consequences of inaction. This year's theme includes this assertion: "A toilet is not just a toilet. It's a life-saver, dignity-protector and opportunity maker." Events raising awareness of this day are happening around the globe.
ROMP Fiesta Fundraiser
Thur. Dec. 5, 2019, 6:30pm
Redline Contemporary Art, Denver 

Range of Motion Project (ROMP) has hosted MCGE Practicum students, and their Director of Development is  EDC alum Lauren Paneswicz. They are hosting a Fiesta fundraiser to raise money to support their global operations in Latin America and the U.S. Learn more and buy tickets.
Competitions
National Student Design Competition
Tue. Nov. 19, 2019 - Deadline to Apply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of their 17 th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Phase I Request for Applications (RFA). This collegiate design competition promotes the use of scientific and engineering principles in creating innovative projects to address environmental challenges and develop real-world solutions. This RFA is seeking applications in the research areas of Air Quality, Safe and Sustainable Water Resources, Sustainable and Healthy Communities, and Chemical Safety.

The P3 program is a two-phase team competition. For the first phase, interdisciplinary student teams compete for one-year grants of up to $25,000 for project ideas addressing environmental solutions.  Recipients use the funding to research and develop their design projects during the academic year. In the spring, Phase I Teams attend the National Student Design Expo to showcase their projects and designs.  Phase I teams are eligible to compete for Phase II funding of up to $100,000 to implement their projects in a real-world setting. Learn more and apply.
Job and Funding Opportunities
Water For People Job Opportunity
Fri. Nov. 22, 2019, 5:00pm - Deadline to Apply 
Denver, CO

Water For People brings together communities, local entrepreneurs and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Program Manager, Sanitation. The position's focus will be strategic guidance and advisory support to scalable sanitation solutions. Apply today.
2020 Radford Byerly, Jr. Award
Wed. Dec. 4, 2019 - Deadline to Apply 

The Center for Science and Technology Policy Research (CSTPR) within the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU Boulder is offering a $1500 award to a full-time CU Boulder degree-seeking graduate student. The student must have a commitment to making a significant contribution to science and technology policy, potential for such contributions, and high academic achievement. Learn more and apply.
Program Associate for Climate & Energy Program
Tue. Dec. 10, 2019 - Deadline to Apply
Washington, DC

The nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists' (UCS) largest program is their Climate and Energy program. They bring climate science education to the public and policy makers and work to advance clean and low carbon energy solutions. Learn about the Program Assistants responsibilities and apply. 
Nunn School Post Doc Position
Sat. Feb. 1, 2019 - Deadline to Apply
Atlanta, GA

The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech invites applications for a two year post-doctoral fellowship to begin Fall 2020. The ideal candidate would have policy-relevant academic research and teaching interests that interface with one of the school's core programs in Emerging Technologies and International Security or in Global Development. 

The search committee strongly encourages applications from those who seek opportunities to collaborate with other parts of Georgia Tech's campus including the Georgia Tech Research Institute and the science and engineering schools.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests, an example of scholarly work, and the names and contact information for at least three references to postdoc.nunnschool@inta.gatech.edu. Direct inquires to Lawrence Rubin lawrence.rubin@inta.gatech.edu
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