Sustainability Spotlight

• Professor Andrea Hicks explores whether the climate is right for turning CO2 into plastic
  Carbon capture and use—the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and using it for products or services—is a growing field, even in surprising ways.
• Global Health Institute director: climate action could avert nearly half the world's premature deaths
  “Solving the global climate crisis is the greatest health opportunity of our times, and a low-carbon future could improve global health and achieve economic benefits.”
• New model measures the community health impact of bicycling and walking
  "The goal is to inject health into the discussion about transportation design. To do that, we need models that produce measurable evidence of the health benefits."
• UWPD aims to increase women representation
  The 30x30 pledge is based on research showing that greater representation of women on police forces leads to better policing outcomes for communities.
• UW–Madison alum helping UNESCO shape the future of education
  “During the pandemic, we learned how interdependent and together the world really is. We need to recognize this as a fact."
• United Nations Director Barbara Hendrie to speak at March 24 Weston Roundtable
  The talk will focus on international plastic pollution.
• Partners in Giving donates $2 million to charities
  The fundraising campaign for state, University, and UW Health employees in Dane County, donated to 500 charities.

Featured Event

Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In

• City of Madison, UW Health, others join challenge to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030
  The pledge is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge that aims to set greenhouse gas emission targets, share solutions and provide assistance.
• Federal government announces $3M for net-zero carbon research at HBCUs
  The funding advances the government goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 while diversifying the energy sector.
• Ancient example of modern global warming was too hot for tiny, important ocean creatures
  The carbon composition helped researchers describe a likely catastrophic collapse of the food web during a warming very similar to the one we are embarking on now.
• State regulators approve $433M purchase of Paris solar-battery park despite ratepayer objections
  The Public Service Commission unanimously approved the purchase of Wisconsin’s first and largest utility-scale solar project using battery storage in Kenosha County.
• Wisconsin’s 39 Most Influential Native American Leaders, Part 1 & Part 2
  Madison 365 spotlights Wisconsinite's changing lives.
• State energy, health experts stress shift away from fossil fuels as US bans Russian oil imports
  Rising gas prices amid Russia’s invasion should hasten a transition to cleaner energy sources.

For our full jobs list and additional information, click here.

STUDENT
Community Engagement Education Intern, Morgridge Center – Campus
Summer University Office Night Lead, Precollege Enrichment Program for Learning Excellence
Agricultural Field Technician, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

ENTRY LEVEL
Environmental Health Specialist, School of Medicine & Public Health – Campus
Rural Health Equity Coordinator, School of Medicine & Public Health – Wisconsin
Online Education & Events Coordinator, Savanna Institute - Remote/ Madison, WI
Multiple Positions, Aldo Leopold Nature Center – Monona, WI

PROFESSIONAL
Assistant Parks Superintendent, City of Madison – Madison, WI
Renewables Finance Officer, Dane County – Madison, WI
Substance Abuse Counselor, Dane County – Madison, WI

JOB BOARDS
UW–Madison Student Jobs
Wisconsin Scholarship Hub
City of Madison Jobs
Dane County Jobs
State of Wisconsin Jobs

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Community and Environmental Scholars Program – Campus
This application is only for students already in the Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program (CESP). Students interested in applying to CESP should complete the “Community Environmental Scholars Program application” instead.

WARF accelerator electrification challenge grant – Campus
 WARF is launching a spring WARF Accelerator challenge to identify and support technologies on campus that impact this important area of research. Even if you believe your idea is early stage, please consider submitting an application. We’re interested in hearing your idea. 

MREA Clean Energy Leadership Award
This award is designed to assist students who are pursuing degrees and/or relevant credentials in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainability, or clean technology.

Handshake, Career Services for Undergraduate Students – Campus
Handshake makes it easy for every UW-Madison student to explore career events, connect to jobs and internships, and even schedule on-campus interviews.