ESPP Weekly Update
Seminars, Workshops & Other Events
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Wege Prize Finals | May 14, 2026 | Virtual or KCAD, Grand Rapids
The Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions by inspiring college/university students worldwide to collaborate across boundaries to redesign how economies work. Participants contend for $65,000 USD in total cash prizes. Free event available virtually or in-person at Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids.
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Dr. Justin Brashares from UC Berkeley will be visiting Kellogg Biological Station for a week (June 1-5) to give seminars and interact with the community. Seminars take place on Monday and Wednesday, with a reception on Thursday. Graduate students may enroll in IBIO/PLB/CSS 891 for 1-2 credits.
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Dr. Raina Plowright from Cornell University will be visiting Kellogg Biological Station (June 29-July 3) for a week to give seminars and interact with the community. Seminars on Monday and Wednesday, reception on Thursday. Open to all.
Scholarships, Fellowships, & Funding Opportunities
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MAPPR Grants - Michigan Applied Public Policy Research | June 22, 2026
The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) is accepting research proposals for the Michigan Applied Public Policy Research (MAPPR) Grant Program. Grants of up to $30,000 each, $150,000 total. Proposal length: 3 pages plus budget and timetable. Pre-Application Zoom: May 6, 2026 at 11AM.
Environment News
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects (The Guardian)
A federal judge has blocked restrictions on wind and solar projects, preserving permitting pathways for renewable energy development.
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Chernobyl wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land (BBC)
Forty years after the disaster, wildlife has thrived in the exclusion zone as an unintended nature reserve.
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EU prepares to clash with US over shipping carbon levy (Reuters)
The EU prepares for another confrontation with the US over its carbon levy on international shipping.
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EU-linked fund aims to mobilise up to 20 billion euros for sustainable infrastructure (Reuters)
A new EU-linked investment fund aims to mobilise up to EUR 20 billion for green energy, transport, and building upgrades.