October 13, 2021Lightning Talks: Energy resilience, infrastructure (natural and built), new technology, modeling, artificial intelligence, analytics, prediction, alternative futures and their applicationsHold on to your hats and join us (in person or virtually) for a fast paced series of presentations from multiple NC State faculty members and the work they do related to energy resilience,…

The Resilient Nation Partnership Network(RNPN), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration (NASA) will co-host the 6th Annual Partnership Forum this October. To reserve your spotat this year’s event, please click here. The virtualseries will occur every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. ET and will explorebuilding “Alliances for Climate Action.”…

Gilbert F. White Lecture in the Geographical SciencesThis meeting is hosted by the Geographical Sciences Committee at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.About this eventProgram OverviewIn this lecture, Professor Shepherd examines the intersection of weather-related hazards and vulnerability. He explores the connections among contemporary weather extremes, climate change and disproportionate exposure in marginalized…

2021 Frederick and Joan Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist LectureResearch withTribes: A SuggestedFramework for theCo-production ofKnowledge with Dr.Caleb Hickman,Supervisory Biologist forthe Eastern Band ofCherokee IndiansAbout the Speaker: Born and raised inOklahoma, Caleb Hickman is acitizen of the Cherokee Nation, oneof the three federally recognizedtribes of Cherokee descent. Afterleaving Oklahoma, he received hisbachelor’s degree in biology fromMissouri Valley…

This virtual workshop, the first in a four-part series, is hosted by the Environmental Health Matters Initiative at the National Academies.About this eventAs the climate crisis intensifies extreme weather events, increases global temperatures, and accelerates sea level rise, communities least able to respond are bearing the largest burden.This two-day virtual workshop will bring together people…

2021 Henry and Bryna David LectureSponsored by DBASSE and Issues in Science and Technology magazine, the 2021 Henry and Bryna David lecture will feature Dr. Michael A. Méndez, assistant professor of environmental planning and policy at the University of California, Irvine.As climate change advances, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters…

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Daniela Jones (NC State)October 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmEvent NavigationDr. Daniela JonesResearch Assistant Professor in NC State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and CGA Faculty Fellow; introduction by Dr. Natalie NelsonPresentation TitlePrecision Agriculture to Decarbonize our National Energy NeedsMore information.

USGS Friday's Findings webinar seriesEcological Pathways of Contaminant Transfer and Effects: Aquatic Insects and InsectivoresDate: October 15, 2021, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern timeSpeaker: Johanna M. Kraus, USGS Columbia Environmental Research CenterSummary: Environmental contaminant exposure can disrupt natural food webs by reducing the quantity and quality of resources available to consumers. Insects, especially aquatic insects that metamorphose into terrestrial adults, are an…

Tribes and indigenous peoples experiences working with federal agencies to appropriately consider traditional knowledge.Register for the webinar here. About this eventFederally recognized tribal government officials and an indigenous organization representative will share their experiences working with federal agencies to appropriately consider traditional knowledge in their decision-making processes. They will also share their insights and recommendations for…

The Resilient Nation Partnership Network(RNPN), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration (NASA) will co-host the 6th Annual Partnership Forum this October. To reserve your spotat this year’s event, please click here. The virtualseries will occur every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. ET and will explorebuilding “Alliances for Climate Action.”…

Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action is a monthly webinar series from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that aims to convene high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to national policy action on climate change.3:00PM - 4:00PM (ET)WEBINAROCTOBER 21, 2021Climate Conversations: Tracking EmissionsClimate Conversations: Pathways to Action events feature conversations between experts, stakeholders, and…

Join us for a virtual Global Change Seminar series organized by the Southeast CASC Global Change FellowsThursday October 21, 2021, 7:00 – 8:00 pm ETDemystifying the Recent IPCC Assessment Report and “Code Red” on Climate ChangePresenters: Susan Hassol, Director, Climate CommunicationRebecca Ward, Assistant State Climatologist, North Carolina State Climate OfficeSummary: Please join us for a virtual…