EVST News March 15th, 2021 Note from the ChairSpread the News! Application to the EVST Major no longer required!For the past two decades, the Environmental Studies major has required an application. During this time, EVST was one of only six other majors among nearly 80 with this requirement. I’m writing to share the news that EVST will no longer require an application to the major. We made this decision for several reasons. First, we found that the application process discouraged some students from choosing EVST. Second, we believe that every Yale College student should have the opportunity to understand environmental science and its relevance to solving some of the world’s most most pressing environmental and sustainability issues of our time. Third, this decision is consistent with our fundamental belief that principles of equity, diversity and inclusion should always be reflected in our governance. As enrollment increases, we will work hard to maintain the strong sense of community that has long been a hallmark of EVST. The Senior Colloquium will continue as a set of small seminars designed to support development of our seniors’ research and writing projects. Funding to support the development of senior essays, field courses and field trips will also continue, regardless of size. Please share this news with your friends, and I hope you will encourage them to join our wonderful community of passionate and highly motivated students who will become accomplished environmental leaders for the coming decades. All best wishes for a healthy and productive remainder of the term! John Wargo, Chair Program NewsPrizes for Seniors | Yale University Library is seeking submissions for three annual prizes for outstanding senior essays. Read more here. Prizes for all Students |Students enrolled in any part of the current academic year and in any class are eligible for the John Addison Porter Prize and the Theron Rockwell Field Prize. A co-authored work is eligible for entry if it is the product of substantial independent scholarship by the student entrant. Full details of the prizes and submission processes, together with FAQs and lists of past winners here. Yale Summer Fellowship Funding| There is still time to apply! Read more here. Fellowships below have deadlines this week:
EVST DUS Office Hours | Email Professor Fotos to make an appointment to Zoom or talk on the phone. Office hours this week: Thursday from 2-4:00pm. EVST Program Manager | Questions about the major, course registration, summer opportunities, details in this newsletter, or the YSE 5-Year Program? Email Linda Evenson to make an appointment to zoom or talk on the phone. EVST Peer Mentors are available to answer questions about the major and summer experiences, and to help you navigate other aspects of Yale. EVST Calendar | Check the calendar for upcoming events and opportunities. Follow EVST on Facebook and Instagram and request to join the Yale College Environmental Studies Group and the Yale Blue Green on LinkedIn. You will find former newsletters in the News section of the EVST website and upcoming events by clicking the Calendar tab. OpportunitiesOpportunities with later deadlines or that have been featured in our previous newsletter have been moved to a Google Doc below so that the newsletter can be updated with the most relevant deadlines and new postings can stand out more. Spring
2021 Dwight Hall Urban Fellows Program | Urban Fellows dedicate six to eight hours per week working in either a community organization or a government agency. Fellows gain professional skills and insight through direct supervision of existing projects, and they build the capacity of their host organization through the creation of a unique project designed in collaboration with a community partner. In addition to community work, Urban
Fellows enhance their collective experience through a series of regular community-building activities, such as dinners, speaker series, group service opportunities, and planned reflections with other Fellows. Expectations: · Commit a minimum of one academic year to the program. · Dedicate six to eight hours per week to their placement site/project. · Attend group meetings with other Fellows. · Submit weekly updates to co-coordinators and the program manager. The application can be found here: Apply by March 28th. If you have any questions about the application, feel free to reach out to the two student co-coordinators, Hannah Kiburz or Nick Randos. Take the March Climate Pledge | March is Yale Sustainability’s Health & Wellness Month! To encourage engagement with this ambition and personal commitment to inclusive and intersectional climate action, the Yale College Council (YCC), the Yale Student Environmental Coalition (YSEC), and the Yale Office of Sustainability & Sustainability Liaisons present the next Climate Action Pledge. We’re encouraging Yale students to take on a more active role in combating the climate crisis, with equity and justice in mind. Take the pledge here **5 PLEDGE-TAKERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED TO WIN A $15 SNACKPASS OR UBER EATS GIFT CARD** Yale Law, Ethics & Animals Program (LEAP) 2020-21 Law, Ethics & Animals Program Student Grant Program. This program seeks to support Yale University student-led research and creative projects during the academic year and/or the summer, focused on advancing understanding of, drawing attention to, and/or developing strategies to address the urgent threats facing non-human animals. All current Yale students are invited to submit proposals for funding for projects. Research and scholarly projects are encouraged, but so too are projects in other mediums (e.g., podcasts, exhibits, documentaries, building tools or platforms, etc.) that seek to advance a more humane and sustainable world in new ways. Proposals for project funding can range from $250 to $2500. Contact Noah Macey with questions and learn more here. To apply, search "LEAP" in the Yale Center for International and Professional Experience Student Grants Database. Apply by March 31st. Laderman Emerging Professional Grant | The New England Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER-NE) is offering grants of up to $1,500 per applicant to support studies for emerging professionals (i.e. students and early career professionals) in the field of ecological restoration. The Laderman emerging professional grant is dedicated in honor of Aimlee Laderman, ecologist, life-long educator, and founding member of SER-NE. Learn more and apply here by March 25th. Do you have an idea that could change the way we perceive energy? Do you want to create an impact at Yale and improve the relationship and awareness of energy topics? The newly set-up Yale Energy Alliance provides students with the opportunity to present their ideas and potentially realize them at Yale and beyond. Students who have ideas for how we can make Yale a better place energy-consumption-wise could now propose their ideas through the following pathway: SummerSoundkeeper Program, Save the Sound | The Melissa J. Schlag Internship for Justice and the Environment is designed to provide a low- to moderate- income, BIPOC student a paid opportunity to work on matters that protect water quality, conserve threatened lands, push for climate action, or restore critical habitats. This is a seasonal paid internship - June 1st through August 1st reporting to the Long Island Soundkeeper. The position will be primarily boat based, though there are two program offices located in New Haven, CT and Larchmont, NY available for office related work. Field work will take place along the entire coastline of Long Island Sound with the boat based out of either Clinton Harbor or Black Rock Harbor, Bridgeport, or Mamaroneck, NY. This is a full time seasonal internship that provides a stipend of $3,000 for an average work week of 40 hours/week. Apply here. Conservation Internship, Energy and Environment, Center for American Progress | American Progress has an immediate opening for a virtual intern within the Energy and Environment department. American Progress is a leader in addressing climate change, the conservation crisis, and clean energy production by driving research, messaging, and policy to defend and advance progressive policies that protect our land, water, and air. Interns working with the Energy and Environment team will have the opportunity to complete substantive research, policy, and communications work across the team’s two main conservation policy focus areas: ocean and public lands. Within this framework, interns will develop skills and experience to contribute effectively to the national conversation on conservation, climate change, natural resources management, climate adaptation and resilience, and clean energy. This internship is virtual and is not based in Washington, D.C. Find out more and apply here. The Yale Center on Climate Change and Health (YCCCH) | Seeking a qualified candidate for the “Connecticut Climate Justice “ summer 2021 internship through the Equity and Environmental Justice-Adaptation Subcommittee of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change. Apply by March 19th. Current YCCCH Student Associates and EVST majors are eligible to apply. Details here. Seasonal positions this summer with the Forest Society| Details here | The deadline for all applications is March 31st. All application materials can be forwarded to rdarman@forestsociety.org The Zero Hunger Internship matches college students and recent graduates with organizations working to address hunger across the country. Over the course of your 10-week internship, you will develop your professional and leadership skills and expand your subject knowledge through on-the-job training, the Hunger Center’s leadership development curriculum, and a summer seminar series. Find out more and apply here. Economic Research Internship | The position is for an Economic Research Internship under Prof. Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Growth Center and Dr. Charity Troyer Moore, Director for South Asia Economics Research at the MacMillan Center. They are looking for several students to fill two distinct tracks: a data-intensive track and a direct-support track. Both tracks are remote, although we do have some time zone requirements, as listed in the posting. Apply here to learn more and apply by March 19th.Forest Vegetation Field Technician (Part-time), Mohonk Preserve|Mohonk Preserve is seeking a conservation professional with a strong ability to identify Northeastern vegetation and understanding of forestry equipment. Experience conducting field research is essential; experience conducting forest vegetation surveys is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in biology, forestry, ecology, or related field. Apply here by March 19th. Conservation Stewardship Intern, New Mexico Land Conservancy (Santa Fe, New Mexico). Apply by March 26th. Internships with the Citizens' Climate Higher Education. Apply here by March 31st.Summer Internships with LCV |LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV helps people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. Apply for their Climate Policy and Campaigns, Racial Justice and Equity,Youth Digital Organizing Campaigns Internships here.Check out various opportunities with the American Conservation Experience:
Post-GradYounger Lagoon Reserve Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward at UC Santa Cruz | Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Younger Lagoon Reserve Director, the selected candidate will serve as a Research, Education, Outreach, and Restoration Steward for the University of California Santa Cruz Younger Lagoon Reserve. Conduct field stewardship and biological monitoring, support educational, research, and outreach, and support restoration and propagation. Support teaching, research, monitoring and public service efforts such as, but not limited to, student internships, educational walks, and public tours. Assist with the recruitment, supervision, and training of student interns, student field assistants, and volunteers. Assess the physical needs of the reserve on a regular basis, documenting problems to be addressed (invasive species, evidence of trespass, dumping, erosion problems, etc.) and, to the extent possible, enforce reserve rules and policies. Find out more and apply here. AmeriCorps positions| Make a profile on my.americorps.gov first to apply for the three environmental/social justice opportunities:
Walker Visual Storytelling Fellow, National Audubon Society | Designed for college students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates majoring in journalism, communications, marketing, or related fields. As a full-time fellow you will be a valuable contributor to Communications and Marketing teams, contributing primarily digital content while getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a communications professional at a major nonprofit. Find out more and apply here. The Yale Sustainable Food Program (YSFP) is looking for a new Lazarus Fellow. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time salaried staff position with benefits. The Fellow is a key member of the YSFP team, running our Harvest program, communications, Chewing the Fat, and much more. It’s a flexible training position with opportunities to hone particular skills and create contacts and credibility in different parts of the food system. Designed for food-and-agriculture interested folx who are just graduating, or are one or two years out of school. Learn more and apply here, or set up a time to talk with Jacqueline Munno, YSFP Programs Manager. Program Manager, Gather New Haven |The Program Manager is an integral part of the management team whose primary responsibility is to plan, implement, manage and coordinate all community outreach and educational programs including program design, curriculum development, participant recruitment, logistical support, staff oversight, evaluation, and program delivery. Responsible for overseeing and meaningfully adding value by contributing to the following programs: Wellness Program, the Community Garden Program, the Community Health Ambassador Program, Nature Preserves based recreational activities, and community outreach, education, and engagement. Apply here. RAY Diversity Fellowship | The RAY Fellowship Program aims to increase and facilitate conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy-related career pathways for emerging leaders of color. The RAY Fellowship Program is a two-year paid fellowship designed to equip recent college graduates with the tools, experiences, support, and community they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors. Find out more here. Apply by March 26th. Research Assistant/Research Associate, Ocean Policy - Center for American Progress | American Progress has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant or Research Associate on the Energy and Environment Policy team to conduct research and analysis of ocean policy. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills; an attention to detail; a commitment to conserving the ocean, addressing climate change, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in ocean policy; and a willingness to work on a wide range of ocean policy issues. The position will report to the Deputy Director for Ocean Policy, and the title will be determined by the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Apply here. Teach For America is launching a new programmatic track focused on the intersection of educational, environmental, and racial justice: the Bay Area Climate Fellowship. To join this fellowship, you will first need to apply join the Teach For America corps. As a Fellow, you will serve as a Teach For America corps member in a local preK-12 school working everyday to provide opportunities for your students and understanding the challenges inherent in our existing education system. You will also be invited to special engagements with leaders in the climate space, learn from schools and districts that have taken steps towards sustainability, and examine resources that build your skills and perspective in the fight for environmental justice. Find out more and apply here. Apply for Grizzly Corps! |Project Areas: Regenerative agri-food systems and Forest & fire resiliency, 11 months, September-June at sites located across California. Compensation is a $22,000 stipend, health insurance, and $10,000 education award. Housing provided by some sites, however sites and program staff support fellows in finding housing if not provided by site. Must have a 4 year degree and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Priority Applications open Now-March 31st. Regular Applications open April 1-May 15th. Program Assistant (Climate Change) | XLA Associates. Apply here. Food and Climate Policy Campaigner | Friends of the Earth. Apply here. Managing Associate | The Center for Transportation and the Environment. Apply here. Grants Assistant | Agua Fund. Apply here. Communications Associate | Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Apply here. Outreach Assistant, City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation. Apply here. Community Organizer, Boston Cyclists Union. Apply here. OCS works closely with many Yale alums and long-term employer partners, referred to as Preferred Yale Partners. To find opportunities offered by Preferred Yale Partners in the Yale Career Link choose More Filters, and select Preferred Yale Partner (you can also search by location, industry, job function, and other fields). You can also explore Environmental Jobs Sites on YSE's website! Upcoming EventsCheck the EVST calendar for upcoming events. Below are a few events happening this week or requiring registration. Common Good & Creative Careers (CGCC) Networking Event | March 19th from 2pm - 4pm | Speak with representatives about their organizations and learn about various opportunities and what it’s like to work in these roles. Similar to an in-person networking event, you will be able to talk to employers directly. You can have 1-on-1 video chats with representatives or attend group video chats. Details about the event, and the current list of organizations attending, can be found here. Plant-Based for Public Health and the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health are thrilled to invite you to "From Plate to Planet: Food Systems Solutions in a Time of Compounding Crises." Climate change, malnutrition, and the threat of future pandemics are ever-growing crises that have come to define our generation(s). Featuring Dawn Moncrief (A Well-Fed World), Jeff Sebo (New York University), and Latha Swamy (City of New Haven Food System Policy), this panel assembles a diverse group of experts to discuss food system solutions as both the thread that ties these crises together, and as an opportunity to drive positive, equitable change. Bill McKibben—Climate Change: How we can keep it from getting more traumatic than it must? |March 25th, 2021 4-5PM EST Climate change is the greatest challenge we've faced as a civilization and the biggest change to the natural world during the course of human history. Bill McKibben is a contributing writer to The New Yorker, a founder of the grassroots climate campaign 350.org and the Schumann Distinguished Professor in Residence at Middlebury College in Vermont. Registration for the 2021 Intertribal Food and Agriculture Virtual Conference is now open! Please see the image above and click here to register. The Brave Space Project| Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 @ 5PM PST Join the The Brave Space Project, a group of women-led creatives and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to redefine “outdoorsy” and reclaim belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous and Women of Color (BIWOC) for “Expedition Reclamation: Behind the Lens.” Their first film, Expedition Reclamation, is a short documentary highlighting 12 Washington-based BIWOC exploring their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation. As they snowboard, swim, hike, paddle, snowshoe, and climb these women help to restore all BIWOC’s right to dream themselves into spaces of outdoor adventure. Step behind the scenes in this live Zoom event featuring our filmmakers, our characters, and a whole lot of hype. With dynamic panel discussions, audience Q&A, and some surprise additions, you will learn what it means to create a Brave Space and what it looks like to challenge the norms of filmmaking and outdoor recreation. Register and find out more here. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability initiative at the Yale School of the Environment invites students and young professionals to present their work at the New Horizons in Conservation Conference. The New Horizons in Conservation Conference is an annual gathering of students, young professionals, leaders, and visionaries. Those who attend New Horizons are committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and many are from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental field. The conference features an impressive array of nationally recognized speakers who will share their expertise on environmental justice, climate change, people of color in nature, health, energy justice, water justice, and institutional diversity. There will also be workshops on topics such as salary negotiations, effective job interviewing, grantmaking, and grant seeking. There will be opportunities to meet speakers, workshop leaders, and other conference participants in virtual networking sessions. This year's virtual New Horizons conference is taking place from April 18 to April 20. The conference agenda is available at here. |