Weekly Update (11/04/2024)

ESPP Announcements

  • ESPP Councils

    We are pleased to announce that the following faculty members will serve on the Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) and Student Leadership Council (SLC) this year.  Thank you all for taking on the extra responsibilities.  The FAC members are:

    The SLC members are: 

  • Dissertation Defense: Snehalata Sainjoo

    Snehalata Sainjoo is an ESPP Dual Major doctoral student in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. She will defend her dissertation titled “Adapting to Uncertainties: Assessing the Impacts of Dams, Climate Change, and Resource Shifts on Farming Livelihoods in the Lower Mekong Region” on November 7, 2024 at 12 PM. This will be hybrid defense, both in person (Natural Resources Room 338) and online (https://msu.zoom.us/j/9164897513 with passcode dbkmsu)

Course Announcements

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  • GLG 813: Watershed Hydrology, Spring 2025

    Dr. Jay Zarnetske will offer GLG813 Watershed Hydrology in the spring. This course is designed to be applicable and accessible to a wide range of environmental disciplines. Students build fundamental hydrologic knowledge through a survey of ~100 years of history and primary literature on Watershed Hydrology. The students have active roles in guiding their peers through written syntheses and presentations on this literature. To complement the guided synthesis of literature, the instructor’s lectures focus on the physical processes and key studies that help us answer fundamental questions in watershed hydrology.

  • CAS 892: Risk Communication, Spring 2025

    In this course offered by Dr. John Besley at the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, you will learn to apply the evidence-based ideas behind effective risk (and science) communication practice through small-group discussion, selected readings, and hands-on exercises. This course is suitable for masters’ students who want to learn how to become better risk communicators and Ph.D. students from across MSU who want to integrate science and risk communication theory into their research or engagement efforts. Key topics to be discussed include communication of risks and benefits, social norms, self-efficacy, trust, emotions, and framing.

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  • NSC 844: Tools for Women in STEM

    This coming Spring CNS will be offering a graduate course “Tools for women in STEM” (NSC 844). This is a 2-credit course with practical tools that will help graduate students to advance their career goals and mitigate the challenges they may encounter. More information is available at here

Seminars, Workshops, and Other Events

  • Post Election Event in Baker 155 | November 6, 2024 | Baker Hall 155

    During and after the election, we understand that emotions may run high, and many feel anxious or uncertain, especially members of marginalized communities whose rights and dignity are a matter of political debate during this election season. This safe space is designed to provide: 1) A Safe Environment: To share your thoughts and feelings about the election 2)Support and Community: Just knowing you aren’t alone during this time, 3)Opportunities for Self-Care: A chance to relax and affirm your self-worth.

  • Charting Pathways of Intellectual Leadership Initiative Workshop | 1-4 PM, Friday November 8, 2024 | STEM 2110

    Please join the MSU Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Collaboration, Learning, and Engagement (CIRCLE) for an interactive discussion about how to celebrate different ways of knowing, creativity, and intellectual leadership in the annual review process. The “Charting Pathways of Intellectual Leadership Initiative Workshop” will guide participants to align their academic work with their core values and particular expertise, then use this foundation to frame their impact across research, teaching, and service. This approach will provide tools to evaluate creative and engagement activities alongside conventional metrics of excellence and rigor, building the groundwork for a more resilient and equitable academic knowledge landscape. See below for more details. Use the link above to register.

  • MSU Circular Economy Fall Forum | November 4, 2024 | Union Lake Huron Room

    Please join with your colleagues from across the campus at our Fall 2024 Forum scheduled for November 14th, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Lake Huron Room on the 3rd floor of the Union Building. We will have the opportunity to network with leaders of our recycling community from across the state and similar to our spring 2024 forum, this event will provide an update on the current status of state policy initiatives that are intended to provide our academic community with access to support to advance our efforts in circularity.

  • 4th annual Health & Risk Communication Day of Innovation and Insights |Friday, November 15, 2024

    You are invited to the Michigan State University Health & Risk Communication Day of Innovation and Insights on Friday, November 15th, 2024. This is a day to bring people together to hear about new innovations and insights in health and risk communication and network with others interested the field - a perfect opportunity for professional development and learning something new. It is designed for people who work (either outside or inside of the academy) in the health, risk, environment or science fields and appropriate for people across disciplines who are interested in communication and how it shapes our decisions.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Funding Opportunities

  • Scholarship from Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program |Deadline November 6, 2024

    From ESPP alumnus Zach Curtis: The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (miSWCS) offers a $750 Scholarship to eligible applicants through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Academic Year. Scholarships are awarded to encourage qualified students to enter the field of natural resources conservation, and to prepare them for related careers through an organized program of study at an institution of higher education offering training in appropriate disciplines. Awards will be based on interest in conservation, scholastic ability, and participation in conservation activities.

  • Graduate Assistantship Opportunities in Residence Education & Housing Services

    Residence Education and Housing Services at Michigan State University is excited to announce openings for Graduate Assistantships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These positions offer an incredible chance for students to develop professional skills while making a meaningful impact on the residential student experience during a transformative time in the lives of students.

    To provide more information about available positions during the 2025-26 year and the application process, we are offering two information sessions:

Jobs and Training Opportunities

  • Administrative Assistant Opportunity at MI Public Service Commission

    Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) is looking for an Administrative Assistant. The work of the PSC takes place in a rapidly evolving energy landscape and the Administrative Assistant will support Commissioner Peretick by providing expert advice on matters before the Commission and carrying out special projects as needed to support the goals of the agency. Tasks could include researching high-profile cases, assessing the social, economic, and political implications of existing and proposed policies, and representing the Commissioner in meetings with external stakeholders. Here is the link to the job description with details on how to apply.

  • Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Harvard University | Deadline November 6, 2024

    The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University is looking for candidates for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. These honorific postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for a one-year period, with an anticipated extension for a second year. Daly fellows carry out independent research and may choose to interact with one or more research groups in the department. Applicants are encouraged to contact members of the department before applying.

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