Author: smarsico

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

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EPP EXEC CMTE MTG

11_4_2024

Executive Committee Members: Salvatore Marsico, Daniel Oerther, John Reisel, Hadi Ali

AGENDA ITEMS Discussed

A) DIVISION MIXER

    1. 6’ TABLE, 24 X 36 EASEL
      • Storyboard items-
      • Teaching modules
      • NSF language
      • Three Social Event Tickets
      • Merit Badges

 

    1. Social event tickets
      • SOCIAL EVENT
      • WHEN, WHERE, BUDGET
      • $5 DONATION
      • Giveaways 3-5 Gift Cards-

B) WINTER NEWSLETTER

  • ARTICLES Contributed by EPP members
  • Speakers and Dates
  • Items of interest

C) SPEAKER SERIES

    • LARA FROM PCAST
    • ASEE CONFERENCE POSSIBLE PCAST MEMBER AS SPEAKER

D) Best paper Award, Plaque

 

November 7 career opportunity posting

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Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering and Public Policy.

Excerpt from full position announcement below.

The Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) https://www.cmu.edu/epp/index.html at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) seeks a visionary, empathetic, entrepreneurial, and experienced leader as its next Department Head. EPP, established in 1976, is a unique department focused on bringing interdisciplinary methods to policy problems where the technical details matter and to technology problems where the social impacts matter.  EPP research spans many areas of engineering including artificial intelligence, climate and the environment, energy systems, information and communications technology, risk analysis, security and privacy, technology innovation, and the intersections with policy, societal change, equity, and the developing world. Our current efforts are civic-minded and involve working with policymakers at local, regional, state, national, and international levels. Our faculty have broad disciplinary training, strong analytical skills, and a passion for changing the world.

EPP seeks an accomplished leader to provide strategic vision and outstanding operational management to oversee world-class research and educational programs. The Department Head will build upon and strengthen the culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and respect in the department and across the university, expand the reputation of the department, lead the department in strategic planning, deliver a high-quality student experience, promote diversity within the department and institution, build alumni interactions and fundraising, demonstrate a commitment to high-quality administration, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the department. We are dedicated to continuing to build upon a diverse and inclusive research and educational environment and seek applicants who can help us do that.

 

Individuals with interdisciplinary expertise across a wide range of areas including the engineering, science, and policy domains will be considered. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in a field of engineering or science closely related to department activities and have experience in the area of policy. Additionally, applicants must be qualified for an appointment at the rank of Professor of Engineering with tenure in EPP or jointly with another department.

October 2, 2024 Posting

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  • Carbon Removal Social (Science)

Join us for the New Tools for Science Policy seminar on October 3, where experts will present groundbreaking research on carbon removal initiatives. Speakers include Holly Jean Buck (University of Buffalo), Mahmud Farooque and Amanda Borth (ASU-CSPO), and Sara Nawaz (American University), followed by a discussion with Rory Jacobsen (Department of Energy) and Marcela Mulholland (Carbon Removal Alliance). Explore the role of public perception, policy, ethics, and community engagement in ensuring effective and equitable CDR efforts.

 

Join us for a reception immediately following the panel, where we can continue the conversation over refreshments from 5pm-6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

  • October 22-24, Fall School on Citizens’ Assemblies, Phoenix, AZ

Interest in Citizens’ Assemblies is rising across North America, with public authorities increasingly commissioning deliberative processes. In response, ASU’s CSPO is partnering with the Federation for Innovation in Democracy (FIDE) to offer a workshop and training program. The Citizens’ Assembly School is designed for civil servants, politicians, civil society members, and private sector representatives looking to understand and implement Citizens’ Assemblies and other deliberative methods.

 

More information: https://www.fide.eu/north-america/fall-school-2024 

 

  • November 12: FAS-CSPO Workshop: Building Public Capacity to Participate in R&D, ASU Washington, DC Center

 

This workshop, co-organized by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and ASU’s Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes (CSPO), will bring together federal S&T funding agencies, philanthropies, and think tanks to discuss best practices for funding community-based organizations. Topics include identifying and supporting communities, alternative outcome metrics, and sustainability amid shifting resources. Panels will feature federal agency reps, community members, and case studies of community funding initiatives. For more information, email Arthur Daemmrich, arthur.daemmrich@asu.edu.

 

Engage directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society. 

Hybrid (Phoenix, Az), Pay – $19.00/hour

 

Database design for clinical research requires careful planning to ensure the accurate collection, storage, and retrieval of study data.

 

Designing a database begins with identifying the key research objectives, which guide the selection of data elements such as patient demographics, medical history, treatment, and outcomes. The database structure or schema involves normalized tables to collate data obtained using standardized and systematic methods to minimize redundancy and ensure data integrity, using relational models to capture relationships between various entities like patients, treatments, and outcomes. Data types and formats should be standardized, with fields designated for specific data entry requirements (e.g., date fields, numeric values).

 

Database design supports easy querying for statistical analysis and reporting, enabling researchers to track trends, evaluate interventions, and draw meaningful conclusions from the data.

 

The Science Policy & Diplomacy Speaker Series at the University of Arizona, held annually each fall, features presentations from esteemed global experts in science policy and diplomacy. This series offers a platform for scholars, scientists, policymakers, and students to delve into the intersection of science and diplomacy. We are honored to invite you to participate in lectures delivered by distinguished speakers, including university professors, industry leaders, and experts in science diplomacy. Each session comprises a lecture followed by a moderated Q&A, held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required.

 

Thursday, October 10 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EST time

Zoom

 

Speaker: Esther Duflo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

In this lecture, Esther Duflo will share her experience working in collaboration with policymakers in the developing world, and highlight the critical role of bringing a “plumbing” mindset to policy-relevant research: a mindset where policymakers realize that any program has so many dimensions that it is very difficult to get them all right, and where there is a need for constant experimentation and tinkering for policies to reach their full potential.

 

Recent Career Postings

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NASA DEVELOP: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Earth Observation Users

DEVELOP cultivates the next generation of leaders and Earth observation users. We work with communities and organizations to address environmental and policy concerns through the practical application of NASA Earth science information.

DEVELOP conducts feasibility studies that bridge the gap between Earth science information and society. These projects help both participants and partners learn more about using geospatial information. Projects address priorities and concerns in nine thematic areas:  Agriculture, Climate, Disasters, Ecological Conservation, Energy, Health & Air Quality, Urban Development, Water Resources, and Wildland Fires.

Apply to NASA DEVELOP.

The Spring 2025 application window is open through Friday, October 4th, 2024.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Virtual EcoCareers Summit

Wednesday, September 18 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

  • Discover the types of jobs available in the clean economy, compensation levels, and advancement opportunities across clean economy sectors.
  • Enhance understanding of how to develop effective career plans that include degree programs and project-based learning credentials, while becoming familiar with supportive programming offered through the NWF EcoLeaders Program.
  • Explore online sustainability career skill resources that can help college instructors enhance academic offerings for sustainability across various disciplines.
  • Meet others across fields interested in leading for a clean economy including, students, faculty, and employers, and learn about ways to support one another.

Employer Spotlight: Abt Global (Zoom)

Friday, September 20 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. (AZ time)

Learn about high-impact careers in sustainability and international development consulting!

Abt Global is a mission-driven leader in research, evaluation and program implementation in diverse fields including social/environmental policy, public health, and international development. With over 3,600 employees across the globe, Abt helps clients identify the best solutions to complex global challenges from sustainability and climate adaptation to governance and justice. They offer expertise and services in research and evaluation, data collection, technical assistance and implementation, and digital transformations.

Most Recent Career Postings

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Apply Today! LAC Connections Symposium 2025
March 11-13, 2025 in Lima, Peru

Application Deadline:  Monday, September 30, 11:59 p.m. ET

The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2025 will be held in partnership with the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) on March 11–13, 2025 in Lima, Peru.

The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America program brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of PhD graduation) from across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the US and Canada, to explore exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. This symposium will be conducted in English with the goal to catalyze convergence research, innovation, and cross-pollination of ideas.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Environment and Society – Josef Korbel School of International Studies

The Josef Korbel School of International Studies of the University of Denver seeks to hire a tenure-line assistant or associate professor focused on the societal, economic, and developmental impacts of and responses to environmental change. The position will commence in September 2025.

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate outstanding potential at the assistant level or an outstanding record at the associate level as both a scholar and a teacher in an interdisciplinary school and will complement the expertise of the existing faculty who specialize in environmental issues. Special consideration will be given to scholars who focus on the societal, economic, and developmental consequences of climate change on such matters as economic development, social vulnerability, human well-being, security, and democracy, environmental justice, and/or the efficacy of societal and technological responses to them, including public policies, corporate environmental and social governance, climate adaptation, energy transition, and environmental activism.

Water Policy Fellow – Audubon

Seeking a two-semester (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) Water Policy Fellow to advance Audubon’s policy work on water management within Arizona. 

Pay: $16-$19/hour

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

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The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) consists of distinguished individuals from sectors outside of the Federal Government who advise the President on policy matters where the understanding of science, technology, and innovation is key.

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is the sole body of advisors from outside the federal government charged with making science, technology, and innovation policy recommendations to the President and the White House. Established by Executive Order, it is an independent Federal Advisory Committee comprised of distinguished individuals from industry, academia, and non-profit organizations with a range of perspectives and expertise.  PCAST develops evidence-based recommendations for the President on matters involving science, technology, and innovation policy, as well as on matters involving scientific and technological information that is needed to inform policy affecting the economy, worker empowerment, education, energy, the environment, public health, national and homeland security, racial equity, and other topics.

ROSTER OF ADVISORS

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Roster-PCAST_PUBLIC.pdf

 

WEBINAR OCTOBER 16, 2024 NOON EASTERN

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TITLE: Influencing policy through engineers authoring op-eds
AUTHOR: Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrfuGqrDksGtd-vbSKEcRpmf04c5-IE2rk
ABSTRACT: Have you ever wondered how opinion pieces find their way to publication in prestigious newspapers such as the New York Times, Washington Post, or Wall Street Journal? Or how about publication your own hometown newspaper? An op-ed, an abbreviation for opinion-editorial, is, “a short newspaper column that represents a writer’s strong, informed, and focused opinion on an issue of relevance to a targeted audience,” (Wikipedia). And these are the key adjectives: strong, informed, focused, and targeted. The Engineering and Public Policy Division of the American Society for Engineering Education is one of the largest Divisions in the organization. And yet it is mostly a “secondary” Division for most of its members. Policy seems like an important item about which one should be informed, but it is not necessarily a subject around which most engineers feel entirely comfortable. The solution: forge ahead with placing your views in the public realm for consideration and to grow your influence on public policy as an engineer. This webinar will share the non-expert, trial-by-fire approach to writing op-eds developed by one engineer (see: https://muckrack.com/daniel-oerther).
 BIO: Dan Oerther is the Executive Director of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and a Professor of Environmental Health Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Previously, Dan was a Senior Science Advisor in the Secretary’s Office of Global Food Security at the United States Department of State, and he is currently the Chair of the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Commission, and he previously served as Vice Chair of the Phelps County Extension Council, an example of a hyper-local elected position.

Watch for upcoming seminars. An email invitation will be sent.