EVST News March 1st, 2021 ❄️️🌷Happy March! 🌸🎉 Thank you to everyone who attended our Environmental Justice panel on Friday. We had a wonderful conversation with our three panelists: Tien, Lekha, and Selah. I hope everyone enjoyed their reflections on how EVST has informed their next steps, advice on how to find community after graduation, and general wisdom on life! Shoutout to Linda Evenson, Professor Wargo, and Professor Fotos for helping organize and facilitate this event. Some fantastic resources/programs/advice that they mentioned in our panel:
They have generously offered their contact information to share with our EVST community. In the panel, we talked about the importance of mentorship and reaching out for help. Feel free to reach out to Tien (tienmtran97@gmail.com), Lekha (lekha.tlho@gmail.com), and Selah (goodsonbell@gmail.com). At the end of our panel, Professor Wargo asked for thoughts on how to incorporate environmental justice into core requirements for the Environmental Studies curriculum. Environmental justice (EJ) is everywhere and is a critical component of the work we are all trying to do. I encourage you all to think about what kind of focus on environmental justice you will have in your EVST course of study. Please feel to keep this dialogue open and talk with me and our EVST staff about your thoughts on how we can incorporate more EJ into everything we do! Have a great week; spring is coming soon. Warmly, Lauren, EVST Student Coordinator and Peer Mentor P.S. My favorite part of the event was when my mom (Zooming in from Korea) accidentally "raised her hand" on Zoom to try and say hi to me. Program NewsEVST DUS Office Hours | Email Professor Fotos to make an appointment to Zoom or talk on the phone. Office hours this week: Tuesday from 2-5:00pm. 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. Becoming an EVST Major | Students interested in joining either the EVST BA or BS Programs must complete a short process - details can be found here. If you have questions, please email studies.environment@yale.edu. 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. SpringBased in Oregon and interested in food systems? The Viviane Barnett Fellowship for Food System Leaders is an 18-month long program designed to build the capacity of experienced and aspiring food systems leaders of color in Oregon. Find out more and apply here by March 2nd. 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. Please contact Noah Macey with questions. 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. Big Sandy Lake, Wind River Range. Photo Credit: Carli Kierstead SummerThe Western Resources Fellowship with Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative at YSE is a favorite fellowship among EVST students! Fellowship provides students with a financial award, logistical assistance, and mentorship to aid with a summer experience that will have a high impact on conservation, stewardship, or management of natural resources in the western United States. Apply here to learn more and apply by March 17th.EDICT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | The Edict Summer Internship Program is designed to provide Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students with paid, full-time 10-week internship opportunities in the clean energy and climate tech sector with companies and organizations that are actively building a diverse team and an inclusive working environment. Each intern will be paired with a host company and be a part of a cohort of young, diverse, emerging energy leaders. With training, mentorship, and career development, Edict matches interns and companies to drive diversity across the clean energy ecosystem. Apply here by today, March 1st.An Update about the Thomas C. Barry Summer Travel Fellowship for Summer 2021 |The Thomas C. Barry Summer Travel Fellowship supports self-designed projects, research and public service in developing countries (or remotely for summer ’21). This year, work within disenfranchised communities in the USA will also be supported. Application to this fellowship will be via the CIPE Summer Fellowships Common Application. Apply by March 3rd. Forestry and Wildlife Intern, Forest Stewards Guild (Carolina Sandhills NWR, McBee, SC). Apply by March 3rd. The Yale Forest School is soliciting applications for the Kohlberg-Donohoe and Taylor Research fellowships. These fellowships offer competitive research grants for research on Yale Forest properties and at Great Mountain Forest, respectively, and can be used to cover travel, lodging, supplies, and equipment related directly to the proposed research. Awards range in size from $1,000 and $5,000. Undergraduates, master's, and doctoral students all are eligible. Apply here by March 12th. 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. 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. Post-GradThe 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. Mid-Coast Project Manager, Maine Coast Heritage Trust |The Mid-Coast Project Manager works directly with private landowners, partner organizations, communities, and state agencies to deliver Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s (MCHT) land conservation services in the mid-coast region (stretching from Rockland south to Brunswick) and to accomplish lasting conservation of important properties. Apply here by March 5th. Land Steward, Colorado West Land Trust (Grand Junction, Colorado) | CWLT is looking for a full-time Land Steward to join our growing team; a small but mighty family of professionals who work on behalf of our communities’ conservation needs. Looking for an experienced individual who can manage a portfolio of conservation easements across our six-county service area. Apply by March 14th. 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—one that, in our visions of the future, fully represents, includes, and is led by the diverse communities, perspectives, and experiences of the United States. Find out more here. Apply by March 26th. Multiple opportunities with The Nature Conservancy Various openings and internships with CitySeed |Apply to be an Assistant Farmers Market Manager, Intern with Sanctuary Kitchen, and more. Apply here. Farm Lease Opportunity with the McKenzie River Trust | Farm for Lease on 24 irrigated, uncertified organic, acres located on the McKenzie River in Lane County, Oregon. The Lease covers a barn, greenhouse, shop, and a modern 4 bed 2 ½ bath home. Ideally looking for an established or contract production farmer/s, preferably organic. Young or unestablished farmers with a solid business plan are also welcome! Apply and find out more 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! Fall2021 GreenWave Kelp Hatchery Internship | GreenWave is a non-profit organization that trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers in the era of climate change. They work with coastal communities throughout North America to create a blue green economy—built and led by ocean farmers—that ensures we all make a living on a living planet. New ocean farmers receive training and support that help them start and run successful ocean farms. They also support research that addresses barriers and creates opportunities for ocean farmers. GreenWave is seeking three hatchery interns to work in our kelp hatchery from September through December 2021. Interns will receive mentorship and technical training and will have opportunities to engage in cutting edge research. This is a hands-on 150-hour internship (approximately 10 hours/week). Lauren Kim ('21) can attest that this is a one-of-a-kind, fantastic experience; apply and become a kelp farmer! Apply by March 5th. (Picture from GreenWave's Instagram, @greenwaveorg) Upcoming EventsCheck the EVST calendar for upcoming events. Below are a few events happening this week or requiring registration. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 9:30am | Presented by Yale Economic Growth Center. It has been taken for granted that there is a trade-off involved between environmental protection and development. Given the gravity of the climate crisis and the particular risk it poses to the world’s poorest people, are there are also synergies to be harnessed between those two goals? Moderated by Catherine Cheney, this dialogue features historian and anthropologist Julie Livingston, author of Self-Devouring Growth: A Planetary Parable as Told from Southern Africa, in conversation with Sunil Amrith, Rohini Pande, and Rory Stewart. Faced with the climate crisis, do we need to redefine development? Registration details and zoom link here. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm | Presented by Law, Ethics & Animals Program. The modern food system, including the industrial factory farms and slaughterhouses that produce most of today’s meat, is the product of a long process of consolidation of power. Racism shaped this history: the number of Black farmers has dropped by 98% from a peak of 200,000 in the early 20th century, and this racism persists. Workers of color are at greater risk of covid-19, and Black farmers continue to lose their land as the consequence of racial discrimination. This panel will explore how the theft of Black-owned farmland in the 20th century perpetuated racial inequities, and how racism continues to harm farmers of color. Registration and zoom link here. Intersectionality of Voices with Catherine Coleman-Flowers | Sunday, March 7th 4-5PM EST YSE Roots SIG, EQUID, and the Office of Community & Inclusion will be hosting Catherine Coleman-Flowers who is an environmental justice activist, founder of CREEJ (Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice) and is a recent MacArthur Award Winner and published author of Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty SecretSAVE THE DATE! UC Berkeley 2021 Agroecological City Conference | Come join urban farmers, food and farming justice advocates, policy makers, educators, community organizers, and engaged citizens to share strategies for strengthening our urban food and farming systems. Through panel discussions and break-out sessions over two weeks, you will engage in active conversation and learning about critical aspects of food and farming in the East Bay and beyond. Register here. You will have the opportunity to:
Post-Grad Thoughts from DaniDani Schulman ’20 EVST BS, Charles P. Howland and Cohen Public Service Fellow at Urban Ocean Lab, a nonprofit climate and oceans think tank for coastal cities. "Although my fellowship plans were upended by COVID, I love where I ended up. My fellowship with Urban Ocean Lab is a two-way split between policy research and climate communications. Sometimes I’m digging through NGO reports on equitable workforce development and offshore wind city permitting documents. Other times I’m designing Instagram posts and Tweets to share city-level climate solutions with a broad audience. The co-founders of Urban Ocean Lab are crazy cool, and they make our team Zoom calls the best part of my job. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist and public climate figure—and a boss who loves to laugh. Marquise Stillwell is a designer who brings warmth and creativity to every call. Jean Flemma is an oceans conservation policy expert with decades of Capitol Hill expertise; her witty attitude reminds me a lot of Yale Law Prof. Sue Biniaz. The energy they bring to work is a good reminder that we can learn from tough jobs that make us miserable—or we can learn from joy. And last, I got this opportunity from a cold email. So, if I have any wisdom at all, it’s to be brave! Send emails to strangers who inspire you and do work that brings you joy!" |