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Reminder: 2014 Sustainability Forum
Climate Change in Wisconsin: Where do we go from here?
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Check-in for the 2014 Sustainability Forum begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Coffee and tea provided.
Click here to view the program.
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 Vibration energy the secret solution to self-powered electronics
A multi-university team of engineers has developed what could be a promising solution for charging smartphone batteries on the go - without the need for an electrical cord.
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 Residence Halls compete in national conservation challenge
From February 24 to March 15, UW-Madison residence halls will compete in Campus Conservation Nationals, an electricity reduction competition among colleges nationwide.
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Program prepares students for change in transportation
The Transportation Management and Policy program at UW-Madison, founded in 2002 by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, trains graduate students to design and manage socially and environmentally responsible transportation systems.
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Sustainability Lunch HOUR (Highlight of Undergraduate Research)
February 28, 2014 | 12-1 p.m. | 175 Science Hall
A new brownbag, open to all, will feature sustainability research and refreshments. Hear from:
- Tyler Slade, a UW–Madison student who is developing environmentally friendly techniques for making silicon materials used in electronics, batteries and solar cells
- a Nelson Institute capstone course group that researched how to attract more vendors to the South Madison Farmers Market
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Saturday Science: Aldo Leopold Day
March 1, 2014 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Saturday Science is a monthly series that consists of free science exploration and education programs aimed at families and learners of all ages. This month, explore animal tracking, groundwater, insect habitats and more!
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 Students to vote on Rec Sports referendum
The March 3-5 ASM spring elections will include a referendum question about the proposed funding request of $108 per student per semester to fund a proposed renovation of campus recreational sports facilities.
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To make natural gas a good fuel, find the "super-emitters"
A new study suggests that more methane is leaking than the U.S. government estimates - but natural gas remains less polluting than coal.
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Deforestation in real time
New online tool from Google lets you see deforestation as it occurs.
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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council internships - Madison, WI
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is looking for interns to contribute to the 2014 State of Wisconsin Sustainability Report, the Green Jobs/New Technology Jobs report, a Wisconsin business survey and more. Contact Tom Eggert for more information.
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Bucky Award for Service
The Bucky Award for Service recognizes a student organization that has participated in service activities throughout the academic year and has hosted at least one service activity beneficial to the campus community. Applications due March 7.
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Recyclemania volunteer opportunities - Madison, WI
Help the Office of Sustainability and WE CONSERVE in their effort to promote recycling on campus during the national Recyclemania competition.
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Conservation Minnesota Data Coordinator - Minneapolis, MN
The Conservation Minnesota Voter Center is looking for a tech-savvy person to manage data tables and queries. Send cover letter and resume to Rebecca@conservationminnesota.org by March 14.
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Office of Sustainability SIRE Awards program seeks proposals
Proposals are now being accepted for three tracks in the 2014 Sustainability Innovation in Research and Education (SIRE) Awards program.
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) due March 15
- Research Initiation (RI) due March 24
- Educational Innovation (ED) due March 24
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