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Dr. Lambert and Rosie Sanchez interviewed featured in film about the Colorado wolf reintroduction initiative

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:24:18 +0000

Dr. Lambert and Rosie Sanchez interviewed featured in film about the Colorado wolf reintroduction initiative Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 07/20/2024 - 12:24

Dr. Joanna Lambert and current PhD Student, Alma "Rosie" Sanchez have been working for years on the Colorado wolf reintroduction initiative. Now, a film series tells the success story of this initiaitve, which is the first time a federally protected endangered species has been reintroduced via a democratic vote/ballot initiative. The first film of the series features both Dr. Lambert and Rosie! It premiered on July 18, and was followed by a speaker panel in which Dr. Lambert participated (as shown in image).

See the film trailer below and learn more about this incredible iniative here.

[video:https://vimeo.com/979366728]

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ENVS Chair, Dr. Max Boykoff interviews for World Economic Forum podcast

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:47:25 +0000

ENVS Chair, Dr. Max Boykoff interviews for World Economic Forum podcast Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/16/2024 - 12:47

Dr. Max Boykoff, ENVS Chair, and Dr. Beth Osnes, who is the Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre & Performance Studies at CU were interviewed by the World Economic Forum's Radio Davos podcast about how they’ve been immersing students in the use of comedy to communicate the realities of climate change for about a decade now, and studying the results. Their findings point to a happy conclusion. “This can help break down defenses,” Boykoff said. “This can help us come together.”

Read more about Dr. Boykoff and Dr. Osnes' work to incorporate comedy in climate change communications in the World Economic Forums' blog here or listen to their intereview here.

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Dr. Jill Litt's research on environmental health lands in NY Times and Science

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:13:33 +0000

Dr. Jill Litt's research on environmental health lands in NY Times and Science Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:13

Dr. Litt's work has been featured in a New York Times article on the connections between health and gardening. The article write the following about Dr. Litt's work: "Gardening, especially in community or allotment gardens, can help people build social connections and combat loneliness. In the Colorado study, participants talked about the relationships they developed and said they felt more bonded to their community through gardening. They’re fostering social connection. They’re getting more involved,” Dr. Litt said. “They talk about sense of belonging. They talk about shared learning. All of these processes are really important for mental health.”

Dr. Litt's work is also cited in a separate article, published by Science, about the science of loneliness. The article details the study, called RECETAS, which tries to create an environment where deep connections can emerge. Its name means both “recipes” and “prescriptions” in Spanish and is an acronym for Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces.

Read the full articles linked above.

Photo credit: New York Times

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Dr. Zia Mehrabi co-publishes in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution'

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:10:43 +0000

Dr. Zia Mehrabi co-publishes in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution' Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:10

Earlier this month, Dr. Zia Mehrabi and team published an excellent paper in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution'.

Intensive agriculture with high reliance on pesticides and fertilizers constitutes a major strategy for ‘feeding the world’. However, such conventional intensifcation is linked to diminishing returns and can result in ‘intensification traps’—production declines triggered by the negative feedback of biodiversity loss at high input levels

The paper addresses the double losses in biodiversity and food security associated with these intensification traps - showing that, across a number of contexts, large biodiversity gains could be achieved for small crop productivity losses, and in many contexts loosing biodiversity leads to an intensification trap -- where crop yield is lower with higher levels of inputs.

Give it a read here!

See Zia's other publications here.

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On April 4, ENVS will welcome Dr. Naomi Oreskes as the 2024 Patricia Sheffels Visiting Scholar

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:49:21 +0000

On April 4, ENVS will welcome Dr. Naomi Oreskes as the 2024 Patricia Sheffels Visiting Scholar Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:49

Join us in welcome Dr. Naomi Oreskes as this year's Patricia Sheffels Visiting Scholar! We are thrilled to hear from Dr. Oreskes on her talk, Epistemic Privilege and the Gender of Climate Change Denial.

��ˮ��Ƶ Naomi:

Naomi Oreskes is Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. A world-renowned earth scientist, historian and public speaker, she is the author of the best-selling book, Merchants of Doubt (2010) and a leading voice on the role of science in society, the reality of anthropogenic climate change, and the role of disinformation in blocking climate action. You can learn more here.

Event Details:

On Thursday April 4, ENVS will host a social hour, including lunch, with Dr. Oreskes at 2:00pm in the SEEC Atrium. Following this, Dr. Oreskes will present on her work at 3:00pm in SEEC C120.

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Open Lecture Positions

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:36:39 +0000

Open Lecture Positions Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/29/2023 - 15:36

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking lecturers to teach the following three undergraduate courses in the Spring 2024 semester (January 16 – May 8, 2024). The three courses are listed below, together with the class meeting patterns (days and times). Lecturers should hold a masters or PhD in a related subject. Class materials (e.g., syllabi, assignments, PowerPoint presentations) are available from previously-taught iterations of each class. All classes will be taught in-person.

ENVS 3020 Advanced Writing in Environmental Studies – up to 19 students – T/TH 8:30-9:45am
ENVS 3034 Foundations of Environmental Justice – up to 75 students – MW 2:30-3:20pm (supported by a graduate student Teaching Assistant)
ENVS/EBIO 3040 Conservation Biology – up to 75 students – T/TH 9:30-10:45am (supported by a graduate student Teaching Assistant)

Interested applicants should contact Amie Redding (ENVS Program Coordinator) at: Amie.Redding@colorado.edu. In your application email, please include: 1) your CV, and 2) a one-page (maximum) letter expressing your interest, qualifications, and experience. Within your letter, please indicate which of the three courses you are interested in teaching.

Compensation for these positions is $6,740 per course.

Please submit your application as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on October 16, 2023 but the positions will remain open until filled.

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Professor Matthew Burgess & Research Group Feature

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:16:29 +0000

Professor Matthew Burgess & Research Group Feature Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 09/24/2023 - 15:16

We’re proud to share that the work of ENVS Professor Matthew Burgess and his research group has been cited by USA Today, Newsweek, and the Daily Caller. Read about our ENVS peers’ research about climate change politics.
- Daily Caller: "The GOP Can Win By Embracing Climate Solutions, Rejecting Climate Hysteria"
- USA Today: “Ipsos poll: 20% of Americans fear climate change could force them to move”
- Newsweek: "What's the Best Weapon Against Climate Change? Hope"

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2024 ENVS Commencement Speaker

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:33:56 +0000

2024 ENVS Commencement Speaker Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/24/2023 - 08:33

We would love your feedback about who you would like to hear speak at our 2024 ENVS Commencement. Take a moment and fill out the following survey with as many suggestions as you have and we'll see what we can do!

https://forms.gle/J4bee94MrYMsqMj58

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Lecturers Sought for Fall 2023

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:30:27 +0000

Lecturers Sought for Fall 2023 Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/24/2023 - 08:30

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking one or more lecturers to teach three undergraduate courses in the Fall 2023 semester (August 28 – December 20, 2023). The three courses are listed below, together with the class meeting patterns (days and times). Lecturers should hold a masters or PhD in a related subject. Class materials (e.g., syllabi, assignments, PowerPoint presentations) are available from previously-taught iterations of each class. All classes will be taught in-person on the CU Boulder East Campus (4001 Discovery Driver, Boulder, 80303).

ENVS 3034 Foundations of Environmental Justice – up to 75 students – Tues & Thurs 10-11:15am (supported by a graduate teaching assistant)
ENVS 3525 Water-Energy-Food Nexus – up to 50 students – Tues & Thurs 11:30am-12:45pm
ENVS 3621 Energy, Policy & Society – up to 50 students – Tues & Thurs 2:30-3:45pm

Compensation for this position is $6,740 per course.

Please submit your application as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on July 26, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled.

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Angela Y. Davis to address CU Boulder environmental studies graduates

Anonymous — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:44:54 +0000

Angela Y. Davis to address CU Boulder environmental studies graduates Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:44

On Friday, May 12th, ENVS marked the end of the 2022-2023 academic year by celebrating graduates of the BA, MSc, and PhD ENVS program, and MS in the MENV program with a commencement ceremony where Angela Y. Davis addressed the crowd. Read more here about the proflific speaker.

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