The GCC Weekly | May 17, 2022

The GCC WEEKLY | 17 May 2022

Global Change Center Grant Awardees Present Their Work at the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Conference

Addressing topics spanning micro-plastic toxicity in aquatic organisms, human health implications of poultry feeding operations, and habitat fragmentation impacts on seed dispersal - recipients of Global Change Center undergraduate research grants presented their work at the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Conference held on April 29, 2022. Presenting students were mentored by GCC faculty and IGC Fellows representing the Biological Sciences and Population Health Sciences departments and School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.

Congratulations on a job well done, Hokies!

GCC Weekly Newsletter Switches to Bi-Weekly Schedule for Summer

The GCC Weekly e-newsletter will be sent on a bi-weekly or as needed basis for the summer season and return to regular weekly distribution at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Please continue to send relevant updates and news our way to include in the newsletter and to stay connected with the broader GCC community! Content for the GCC newsletter can be sent to Jess Zielske (jcoker@vt.edu).

We wish you an enjoyable summer ahead!

Calendar Corner

GCC Faculty Seed Grant Opportunity

- Notice of intent to apply by Friday May 20

- Application deadline is Friday June 17

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GCC Annual Reports due:

- Faculty Sunday June 12

- Fellows Friday June 17

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Gabriel Borba

Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Gabriel Borba, recipient of the GCC Diversity Fellowship in 2021, has completed his first year of PhD studies working with Dr. Leandro Castello. His research aims to investigate how future potential climate change and floodplain deforestation will affect the hydrology of Amazon rivers and fish habitat, and in turn, impact fish catch. His principal goal is to highlight the need to quantify such impacts in order to develop climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, incorporating social, policy, economics, and science communication aspects in his research topic.

As part of a writing assignment of the Interfaces of Global Change 1st Seminar course, Gabriel invited Dr. Susan Hassol, award-winning climate change communicator, for an interview to shed light on some of the most common challenges and tips for effective science communication. Hassol is the Director of Climate Communication and was the Senior Science Writer on the first three U.S. National Climate Assessments.

Read the Full Article

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Job Posting:

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Corporate Sustainability Projects Specialist

Apply by May 22

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities for

Virginia Tech Postdocs

VT Postdoctoral Association Birthday Party Cookout and Potluck

Blacksburg Municipal Park, Picnic Shelter 2

920 Turner Street in Blacksburg

Saturday May 21, 5-8 PM ET

RSVP Here

Special Workshop: Designing Your Postdoc

Attend Stanford University’s acclaimed Designing Your Postdoc workshop. VT is the only institution on the East Coast invited to attend June’s virtual workshop, joined by postdoctoral scholars from Stanford, UCLA, and the University of Washington.

Friday June 17, 12-3 PM ET

Learn More & Register to Attend

An Overview of Services Available Through the University Libraries

In support of teaching and research at Virginia Tech, University Libraries and LabConnect are hosting a webinar titled, "More than Books: An Overview of Services Available Through the University Libraries". The webinar will feature a presentation from Kiri DeBose, associate director of health sciences libraries and liaison to animal science. During the webinar, DeBose will discuss these and other library services and resources that help the campus community better collaborate, innovate, create and share. The event is free to attend and open to all members of the university, but registration is required.

Tuesday May 24, 12-1 PM ET

Webinar of Interest: How Can Climate Solutions Contribute to Boosting Human Well-Being and Alleviating Poverty?

Hosted by Drawdown Lift for part one of the Climate Poverty Connections Webinar Series. Experts from around the world will discuss how improving agriculture and agroforestry, providing clean electricity, and adopting clean cooking can address climate change and contribute to meeting human well-being needs and alleviating poverty.

Thursday May 26, 8 AM ET

Join on Zoom

Do you have an opportunity or announcement you'd like to share with the GCC community? Send us an email!

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