Synthetic genomics is an emerging field that aims to design and build larger stretches of DNA than ever before, at the scale of chromosomes and even whole genomes. How does this field invite new ways of working with other-than-human creatures? Ways of thinking about multispecies flourishing as a scientific aim? About how diverse perspectives—art and […]
Guest speaker Sarah Bergs, Founder & Director Nourish Eco Village in South Africa, will share her incredible journey from growing up in a game reserve to becoming a visionary leader transforming lives through Nourish's bold initiatives. Sarah began this journey when she was 19, and has turned Nourish into a revolutionary, scalable model of conservation […]
Pollution is everywhere- from the highest reaches of our atmosphere to the darkest depths of our oceans. Pollution has enormous human costs; particulate matter in the air we breathe, organic pollutants and heavy metals in our food supply and drinking water, and noise pollution that affects human, wildlife, and environmental quality. Join us for a […]
Full event page: https://sustainability.colostate.edu/climate-transitions-dialogue/ Registration Required: https://sustainability.colostate.edu/climate-transitions-registration/
Join this zoom webinar presentation with the Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative (GSBI) along with experts across the globe: With the recognition of the importance of soils and soil organisms in providing the essential ecosystem functions to life on Earth, community investigations are beginning to characterize species by their prevalence. With so many unknown species yet […]
Being in the field is considered a capstone experience for undergraduate students in sustainability and environmental sciences, yet are such experiences inclusive? If so, which elements are critical to inspiring persistence for underrepresented groups? This learning experience seeks researchers, experienced students, and novice students to participate in two workshops to explore aspects of inclusion in […]
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and a statewide transition to clean energy are integral to sustaining Colorado's way of life. Transitioning to clean energy protects the health of communities and natural environment, provides access to lower-cost clean energy resources, increases investment and economic growth opportunities, and expands clean energy jobs. To address Colorado's two largest sources […]
Higher education plays an important role in guiding society towards a sustainable future through research, education, operations, community, and governance. Some of the key elements in reducing the environmental impact of university operations include gathering and acting on ideas from the students and community. CSU has already reduced energy and water use, invested in renewable […]
CSU’s Climate Initiative is hosting a networking session with short talks exploring climate-democracy connections, followed by a happy hour. Listen to speakers from the College of Liberal Arts, Warner College of Natural Resources, and the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, and connect with climate change-focused researchers, students, and faculty dedicated to strengthening interdisciplinary research and education to […]
Kick off the holiday season with SoGES at our annual Holiday Open House. This event provides an opportunity to catch up with SoGES faculty and friends and learn about opportunities coming up in 2024!