The Center for Energy Science and Policy (CESP) was established at George Mason University to address critical energy challenges through an interdisciplinary approach combining energy science and policy. CESP's vision is to lead innovations for energy security, sustainability and resilience through exploring energy's connections to other issues and translating scientific innovations into policy recommendations. CESP's mission is to develop integrated science and policy solutions for Virginia and beyond through research, education and engagement across disciplines. It is organizing its activities around themes of energy supply, demand and connected systems.
The International Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (InCEES) at Washington University connects researchers across disciplines to work on sustainability challenges. It funds pilot projects through its Seed Funding Program that have received over $100 million in follow-up funding. InCEES brings together centers and programs focused on topics like climate change, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental studies through research, education, and practice to develop solutions to energy and sustainability problems.
This document discusses transdisciplinary synthesis for ecosystem science, policy, and management based on the experience of the Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS).
In 3 sentences:
ACEAS brought together scientists and managers from different organizations and disciplines to collaborate on complex environmental problems through analysis and integration of existing data. This facilitated the development of solution-oriented publications and management recommendations. The document examines how synthesis centres like ACEAS can help overcome barriers between sectors and maximize benefits through transdisciplinary collaboration.
NCSE Federal Funding for Environmental Research and Development 2013 - Append...Lyle Birkey
The document provides an overview of federal funding for environmental research and development in fiscal year 2013. It summarizes funding levels for various federal agencies that conduct environmental research, including the Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, and National Institutes of Health. The document was developed by the National Council for Science and the Environment to analyze trends in environmental research funding across agencies over time.
Research Agenda for Protected Areas in Northwestern Onatriorjpayne
The document discusses developing a research agenda for parks and protected areas in northwestern Ontario. It describes a workshop held with various stakeholders to identify priority research areas. The workshop identified four main research focus areas: the representation and value of protected areas; the effects of visitors on parks; fire and natural disturbance regimes; and issues related to co-managing parks with First Nations. Next steps include exploring challenges to research in parks, holding another workshop, and establishing a website to share the developing research agenda.
Dr. Mark McGinley gave a presentation on ecology in Southeast Asia. He discussed opportunities and challenges for ecologists, including studying diverse tropical systems and understanding interactions. McGinley advocated for a collaborative, long-term approach using existing networks. He emphasized building talent through broad training, publishing, and securing funding. McGinley also stressed bridging ideas between fields and with the public to inform conservation.
This document presents a new multi-disciplinary assessment framework called FREA (Fishing Regulation Effectiveness and Appropriateness) that combines ecological, spatial, and social research methods to evaluate fishing regulations. It applies this framework to assess regulations in the multi-gear, multi-species fishery in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. Data were collected through catch sampling across five gear types, species identification, mapping of fishing grounds, and interviews regarding fishers' awareness, acceptance and compliance with existing and proposed regulations. The results provide insights into the ecological effectiveness and social appropriateness of regulations to guide management recommendations for the fishery.
The International Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (InCEES) at Washington University connects researchers across disciplines to work on sustainability challenges. It funds pilot projects through its Seed Funding Program that have received over $100 million in follow-up funding. InCEES brings together centers and programs focused on topics like climate change, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental studies through research, education, and practice to develop solutions to energy and sustainability problems.
This document discusses transdisciplinary synthesis for ecosystem science, policy, and management based on the experience of the Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS).
In 3 sentences:
ACEAS brought together scientists and managers from different organizations and disciplines to collaborate on complex environmental problems through analysis and integration of existing data. This facilitated the development of solution-oriented publications and management recommendations. The document examines how synthesis centres like ACEAS can help overcome barriers between sectors and maximize benefits through transdisciplinary collaboration.
NCSE Federal Funding for Environmental Research and Development 2013 - Append...Lyle Birkey
The document provides an overview of federal funding for environmental research and development in fiscal year 2013. It summarizes funding levels for various federal agencies that conduct environmental research, including the Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, and National Institutes of Health. The document was developed by the National Council for Science and the Environment to analyze trends in environmental research funding across agencies over time.
Research Agenda for Protected Areas in Northwestern Onatriorjpayne
The document discusses developing a research agenda for parks and protected areas in northwestern Ontario. It describes a workshop held with various stakeholders to identify priority research areas. The workshop identified four main research focus areas: the representation and value of protected areas; the effects of visitors on parks; fire and natural disturbance regimes; and issues related to co-managing parks with First Nations. Next steps include exploring challenges to research in parks, holding another workshop, and establishing a website to share the developing research agenda.
Dr. Mark McGinley gave a presentation on ecology in Southeast Asia. He discussed opportunities and challenges for ecologists, including studying diverse tropical systems and understanding interactions. McGinley advocated for a collaborative, long-term approach using existing networks. He emphasized building talent through broad training, publishing, and securing funding. McGinley also stressed bridging ideas between fields and with the public to inform conservation.
This document presents a new multi-disciplinary assessment framework called FREA (Fishing Regulation Effectiveness and Appropriateness) that combines ecological, spatial, and social research methods to evaluate fishing regulations. It applies this framework to assess regulations in the multi-gear, multi-species fishery in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. Data were collected through catch sampling across five gear types, species identification, mapping of fishing grounds, and interviews regarding fishers' awareness, acceptance and compliance with existing and proposed regulations. The results provide insights into the ecological effectiveness and social appropriateness of regulations to guide management recommendations for the fishery.
Twymun K. Safford is pursuing BS degrees in Physics and Mathematics from the University of West Florida with an expected graduation date of May 2017. He has extensive research experience in areas such as laser construction, material analysis, and Langmuir monolayers modeling. Safford also has work experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, and ministry leader. He maintains a high GPA while presenting his research at numerous conferences.
Tribute in honor of Prof. Ivo Alexander Hümmelgen, a member of the Brazilian materials research community, who died unexpectedly in March 2019. The tribute was made by Prof. Marco Cremona (PUC-Rio), on September 23, 2019 in Balneário Camboriú (Brazil), at the opening of symposium F, that was dedicated to Organic Electronics, the research area of Prof. Hümmelgen.
The document provides an overview of the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program managed by Sue Willits. It discusses that the program measures over 2,000 plots annually and will spend $13 million in the current year. It also shares updates on current research projects focused on topics like land cover, forest health, and inventory techniques. The message expresses excitement over implementing new states and conducting an inventory in the Marshall Islands in 2008.
Building on Strength at MSU
Presented at the Ultrafast Interdisciplinary Forum
10/23/2015
Warren F. Beck
Marcos Dantus
Phil Duxbury
Benjamin G. Levine
Jim McCusker
Chong-Yu Ruan
Five MythOlympics educational modules were developed to engage middle and high school students in STEM fields and address environmental issues. The modules were tested on students and received positive feedback. They were also presented to teachers who provided input to refine the modules for classroom use and better alignment with education standards. Future work will include testing the modules in classrooms and developing additional modules covering more topics.
The document discusses testing approaches for agile software development. It covers various software development methodologies like waterfall, iterative, agile and compares traditional testing approaches to agile. Specific challenges of testing in agile like limited documentation and frequent changes are identified. The document recommends adapting testing by collaborating more with developers, getting involved earlier, using techniques like test-driven development, continuous integration and educating both testers and developers on agile best practices. Testers are advised to ask questions, create cheat sheets and determine how to provide visibility into testing while working within the agile framework.
Ejercicio de evaluación_presentación_claudia_rivera (2)chnis51
This website provides resources for teaching English as a foreign language. It offers tips and training for both experienced and inexperienced teachers, including recommendations for improving vocabulary and language skills. The British Council aims to make its websites accessible to all and provides multiple ways to contact them for support.
Slides for testers and developers, that explain the tao of testing talk. They cover requirements analysis, implementation breakdown and then identification of what to test.
These are the latest version of the slides for mine and Jonathan's talk on Testing Katas. They cover using katas to learn testing skills and then include an example kata that we have run in house.
Getting up and running with selenium for automated Code palousaEmma Armstrong
These slidesSlides for getting started with using Nunit and Selenium to test your web applications. Examples in C# with a link to a gitHub repository and a brief Java example.
Circle-of-Blue-Final-Report-Columbia-Workshop-2016Dylan J. Adler
This document provides background information on a project to develop a strategy for educating policymakers and investors on critical issues related to U.S. groundwater. An MPA-ESP student team was tasked by the non-profit Circle of Blue to research and develop a comprehensive strategy. The team conducted research and interviews over the course of a semester and produced this final report, which includes a vision, goals and strategic approach for groundwater education. It also includes recommendations on integrating existing resources, implementing research mechanisms, connecting with experts, and piloting an education program. The report aims to provide Circle of Blue with an actionable framework to design groundwater education initiatives in the future.
Circle of Blue - Final Report - Columbia WorkshopLei Ma
This document provides a final report and handbook for an education program on critical issues of U.S. groundwater. It was created by MPA-ESP students for the nonprofit Circle of Blue. The report develops a strategic approach to groundwater education with five components: facilitating an interdisciplinary understanding; integrating existing resources; implementing mechanisms for research; connecting with experts; and piloting an education program. It includes research on U.S. groundwater issues, a vision/mission, and recommendations for different audiences. The appendices provide additional context on groundwater basics, regional issues and policies, and details on expert interviews conducted.
This strategic plan outlines Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's research themes and initiatives from 2012-2017 as it becomes more integrated with Florida Atlantic University. The plan focuses research on "Our Living Oceans" with four themes: 1) Ocean Exploration, 2) Understanding Marine Ecosystem Function, 3) Wise Use of Marine Resources, and 4) Innovative Technology Development. Key initiatives include developing new ocean exploration platforms, creating an Indian River Lagoon Observatory to study ecosystem function, developing integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, and establishing a core laboratory for molecular biosciences research. The plan aims to advance knowledge of oceans through exploration, research, and technology while fostering education, partnerships, and stewardship.
The SPARE Kenya program trains teachers and teaches primary school students about climate change, energy, and sustainable development. Led by Young Volunteers for the Environment Kenya and partnered with Friends of the Earth Norway, the program aims to disseminate environmental information and promote green activities. Key activities include training teachers, revising and distributing educational materials, holding community workshops, and facilitating student activities like debates, contests, and tree planting. The program seeks to instill positive environmental attitudes in students from an early age and empower them to act as agents of change.
Incorporating Careers Education as interdisciplinary UnitShaheen Darr
How to incorporate Careers Education Module as an Interdisciplinary Module -Hydrologic Cycle- Geography/Environmental Science.
By incorporating careers education in teaching Hydrologic Cycle, students will gain a better understanding of the practical applications of the concepts they learn and become more engaged in the subject matter. This can help them make more informed decisions about their future careers and create a pathway towards a fulfilling and meaningful career.
This document discusses implementing environmental research and education over the next decade. It emphasizes the need to improve understanding of complex socio-environmental systems through integrated research across disciplines like the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. Specifically, it calls for sustaining programs that study these complex systems through experiments, observations, and modeling. It also discusses the importance of sharing knowledge with society through education and communication. Overall the document provides a framework to guide environmental research and education investments at the National Science Foundation over the next 10 years.
Schoolyard Habitats: How to Guide - Part 7, Appendix
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Petes 2014 science integration into us climate and ocean policy discussionLoretta Roberson
This document discusses science integration into US climate and ocean policy. It outlines several key US policy initiatives that aim to manage impacts of climate change and ocean acidification such as the National Climate Assessment. Examples of how scientific information has been incorporated into policies and planning are provided, including through climate assessments, early-warning systems, and long-term planning like marine protected areas. Opportunities for advancing partnerships between scientists and decision-makers are explored, such as collaborating on research and ensuring scientific findings are disseminated in usable formats.
This document is a resume for Karine Gil-Weir, who has over 20 years of experience working as a biologist and ecologist. She has a Ph.D in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University and has held positions studying cranes and their habitats with universities, non-profits, and consulting firms. Her resume highlights her skills in ecological modeling, data analysis, GIS mapping, and experience developing and coordinating multidisciplinary projects focused on biodiversity and sustainability.
A presentation to the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop at Saint Mary's University, May 12, 2010
Prepared and Presented by: Dr. Cathy Conrad, Geography, Teaching Scholar 2010-2011
Twymun K. Safford is pursuing BS degrees in Physics and Mathematics from the University of West Florida with an expected graduation date of May 2017. He has extensive research experience in areas such as laser construction, material analysis, and Langmuir monolayers modeling. Safford also has work experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, and ministry leader. He maintains a high GPA while presenting his research at numerous conferences.
Tribute in honor of Prof. Ivo Alexander Hümmelgen, a member of the Brazilian materials research community, who died unexpectedly in March 2019. The tribute was made by Prof. Marco Cremona (PUC-Rio), on September 23, 2019 in Balneário Camboriú (Brazil), at the opening of symposium F, that was dedicated to Organic Electronics, the research area of Prof. Hümmelgen.
The document provides an overview of the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program managed by Sue Willits. It discusses that the program measures over 2,000 plots annually and will spend $13 million in the current year. It also shares updates on current research projects focused on topics like land cover, forest health, and inventory techniques. The message expresses excitement over implementing new states and conducting an inventory in the Marshall Islands in 2008.
Building on Strength at MSU
Presented at the Ultrafast Interdisciplinary Forum
10/23/2015
Warren F. Beck
Marcos Dantus
Phil Duxbury
Benjamin G. Levine
Jim McCusker
Chong-Yu Ruan
Five MythOlympics educational modules were developed to engage middle and high school students in STEM fields and address environmental issues. The modules were tested on students and received positive feedback. They were also presented to teachers who provided input to refine the modules for classroom use and better alignment with education standards. Future work will include testing the modules in classrooms and developing additional modules covering more topics.
The document discusses testing approaches for agile software development. It covers various software development methodologies like waterfall, iterative, agile and compares traditional testing approaches to agile. Specific challenges of testing in agile like limited documentation and frequent changes are identified. The document recommends adapting testing by collaborating more with developers, getting involved earlier, using techniques like test-driven development, continuous integration and educating both testers and developers on agile best practices. Testers are advised to ask questions, create cheat sheets and determine how to provide visibility into testing while working within the agile framework.
Ejercicio de evaluación_presentación_claudia_rivera (2)chnis51
This website provides resources for teaching English as a foreign language. It offers tips and training for both experienced and inexperienced teachers, including recommendations for improving vocabulary and language skills. The British Council aims to make its websites accessible to all and provides multiple ways to contact them for support.
Slides for testers and developers, that explain the tao of testing talk. They cover requirements analysis, implementation breakdown and then identification of what to test.
These are the latest version of the slides for mine and Jonathan's talk on Testing Katas. They cover using katas to learn testing skills and then include an example kata that we have run in house.
Getting up and running with selenium for automated Code palousaEmma Armstrong
These slidesSlides for getting started with using Nunit and Selenium to test your web applications. Examples in C# with a link to a gitHub repository and a brief Java example.
Circle-of-Blue-Final-Report-Columbia-Workshop-2016Dylan J. Adler
This document provides background information on a project to develop a strategy for educating policymakers and investors on critical issues related to U.S. groundwater. An MPA-ESP student team was tasked by the non-profit Circle of Blue to research and develop a comprehensive strategy. The team conducted research and interviews over the course of a semester and produced this final report, which includes a vision, goals and strategic approach for groundwater education. It also includes recommendations on integrating existing resources, implementing research mechanisms, connecting with experts, and piloting an education program. The report aims to provide Circle of Blue with an actionable framework to design groundwater education initiatives in the future.
Circle of Blue - Final Report - Columbia WorkshopLei Ma
This document provides a final report and handbook for an education program on critical issues of U.S. groundwater. It was created by MPA-ESP students for the nonprofit Circle of Blue. The report develops a strategic approach to groundwater education with five components: facilitating an interdisciplinary understanding; integrating existing resources; implementing mechanisms for research; connecting with experts; and piloting an education program. It includes research on U.S. groundwater issues, a vision/mission, and recommendations for different audiences. The appendices provide additional context on groundwater basics, regional issues and policies, and details on expert interviews conducted.
This strategic plan outlines Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's research themes and initiatives from 2012-2017 as it becomes more integrated with Florida Atlantic University. The plan focuses research on "Our Living Oceans" with four themes: 1) Ocean Exploration, 2) Understanding Marine Ecosystem Function, 3) Wise Use of Marine Resources, and 4) Innovative Technology Development. Key initiatives include developing new ocean exploration platforms, creating an Indian River Lagoon Observatory to study ecosystem function, developing integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, and establishing a core laboratory for molecular biosciences research. The plan aims to advance knowledge of oceans through exploration, research, and technology while fostering education, partnerships, and stewardship.
The SPARE Kenya program trains teachers and teaches primary school students about climate change, energy, and sustainable development. Led by Young Volunteers for the Environment Kenya and partnered with Friends of the Earth Norway, the program aims to disseminate environmental information and promote green activities. Key activities include training teachers, revising and distributing educational materials, holding community workshops, and facilitating student activities like debates, contests, and tree planting. The program seeks to instill positive environmental attitudes in students from an early age and empower them to act as agents of change.
Incorporating Careers Education as interdisciplinary UnitShaheen Darr
How to incorporate Careers Education Module as an Interdisciplinary Module -Hydrologic Cycle- Geography/Environmental Science.
By incorporating careers education in teaching Hydrologic Cycle, students will gain a better understanding of the practical applications of the concepts they learn and become more engaged in the subject matter. This can help them make more informed decisions about their future careers and create a pathway towards a fulfilling and meaningful career.
This document discusses implementing environmental research and education over the next decade. It emphasizes the need to improve understanding of complex socio-environmental systems through integrated research across disciplines like the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. Specifically, it calls for sustaining programs that study these complex systems through experiments, observations, and modeling. It also discusses the importance of sharing knowledge with society through education and communication. Overall the document provides a framework to guide environmental research and education investments at the National Science Foundation over the next 10 years.
Schoolyard Habitats: How to Guide - Part 7, Appendix
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Petes 2014 science integration into us climate and ocean policy discussionLoretta Roberson
This document discusses science integration into US climate and ocean policy. It outlines several key US policy initiatives that aim to manage impacts of climate change and ocean acidification such as the National Climate Assessment. Examples of how scientific information has been incorporated into policies and planning are provided, including through climate assessments, early-warning systems, and long-term planning like marine protected areas. Opportunities for advancing partnerships between scientists and decision-makers are explored, such as collaborating on research and ensuring scientific findings are disseminated in usable formats.
This document is a resume for Karine Gil-Weir, who has over 20 years of experience working as a biologist and ecologist. She has a Ph.D in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University and has held positions studying cranes and their habitats with universities, non-profits, and consulting firms. Her resume highlights her skills in ecological modeling, data analysis, GIS mapping, and experience developing and coordinating multidisciplinary projects focused on biodiversity and sustainability.
A presentation to the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop at Saint Mary's University, May 12, 2010
Prepared and Presented by: Dr. Cathy Conrad, Geography, Teaching Scholar 2010-2011
Ecotech Institute Case Studies Included in National Wildlife Federation’s Cam...slpr2012
The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology program recently released 112 new sustainability case studies from colleges and universities in 2012. These case studies showcase projects like renewable energy systems and campus organic farms. Ecotech Institute now has three sustainability case studies included in the NWF's comprehensive online database. The database highlights efforts by schools to reduce pollution, waste and costs through recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green job training programs. It has become an important resource for those interested in the role of higher education in environmental protection.
ICSU ROAP presentation at International Conference on Applied Energy 2014, Ta...Nordin Hasan
Future Earth is a global initiative that builds on past interdisciplinary global environmental change research programmes. It focuses research on integrated earth systems and global sustainability. For Asia and the Pacific, the strategy involves building on existing programmes like MAIRS, creating new programmes such as SIMSEA on the marginal seas of East Asia, and addressing cross-cutting needs. This includes developing understanding of sustainability, indicators, research networks and capacity, as well as enhancing science-policy engagement. The University of South Pacific could play a role in a sub-hub for the South Pacific focusing on issues like climate impacts, urbanization, indigenous knowledge, and renewable energy.
There are many centers, institutes, and initiatives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign focused on energy research and sustainability. This includes the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment which leads interdisciplinary research on sustainability, energy and the environment issues. There are also degree programs like the Master of Engineering in Energy Systems. The university partners with state and national organizations on initiatives such as the Prairie Research Institute which provides research on Illinois energy resources and the Energy Biosciences Institute, a partnership with Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab funded by BP to address challenges in biofuels.
The document summarizes North Carolina State University's process of revising and embedding its Environmental Sciences Academic Program across the entire university. Key points:
- NCSU committed to rebuilding its existing environmental sciences BS degree and minor, which had become fragmented and declined in enrollment.
- The revision engaged all academic departments and colleges, and established environmental sciences themes of energy, environment and sustainability across many courses.
- This transformed the program from a "bolted on" minor to an embedded program reflecting the university's expertise, and engaged students, faculty and administration, successfully reinvigorating the program.
Role of higher education institutions in adaptation planningNAP Events
The document discusses the role of institutions of higher education, specifically the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), in supporting Malawi's National Adaptation Plan (NAP). It outlines MUST's programs in climate and earth science fields, which provide training and research on adaptation. It also discusses plans for new degrees, centers of excellence in climate change and disaster risk management, and an information database. The document emphasizes that MUST and other higher education institutions are well-positioned to build skills and knowledge around adaptation through education, research, and outreach, in order to address Malawi's vulnerability to climate impacts and support its NAP process.
This document summarizes the findings of the New England Climate Adaptation Project's work in Wells, Maine from 2012 to 2014. The project aimed to raise public awareness of climate change risks and adaptation opportunities through role-playing workshops. The workshops engaged local residents and found that they helped participants gain new perspectives, recognize local responsibility for action, see how to incorporate climate planning into everyday decisions, identify barriers to action, and suggest ways to move forward with adaptation.
USGCRP Education Interagency Working GroupAaron Smith
The document discusses climate literacy and obstacles to achieving it. It outlines interagency efforts to advance climate literacy through developing educational resources and curriculum, research, and professional development for educators. Key challenges include the complex and interdisciplinary nature of climate science, lack of earth science education in K-12, and need to connect content to motivating individual behavior changes.
The document discusses the role of the science-policy interface in implementing an ecosystem approach to fisheries management. It provides examples of how the knowledge base is being transformed, including setting regional priorities using risk assessments, accounting for fisheries as part of social-ecological systems, increasing participatory development of spatial tools, providing science in the absence of clear objectives, and maintaining trust in the scientific advice system. Progress includes incorporating ecosystem variability in stock advice, estimating sustainable yields, mixed fisheries scenarios, and responding to changes in productivity.
Role of the science-policy interface in implementation of an ecosystem approa...
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Center for Energy Science and Policy (CESP)
George Mason University
http://cesp.gmu.edu
Recognizingthecentralroleof scienceandpolicyinaddressingcriticalenergychallenges, GeorgeMasonUniversity
establishedtheCenter for Energy ScienceandPolicy(CESP) jointlybetweenthe SchoolofPolicy, Governmentand
InternationalAffairs (SPGIA) and the CollegeofScience(COS).CESPhas the leadershiptomakethe Center a core
institutionfor scholarship,educationandtrainingonenergyscienceandpolicy.Its focuson global,nationalandlocal
(especiallytheCommonwealthofVirginia)dimensionsofthe energyissue, includingperspectivesonsustainability,
willenableGMUtoengagethe scientific community,the private sector,the public sector,policymakers,and,of
course,students.
We believe that the thoughtful analysisand integrationof scienceandpolicywillbeessentialto solutionsthat meet
local,state, federaland internationalneeds–whetherin minimizingwaterdemands,enhancingefficiency,exploring
technological andenergypolicyalternativesor addressingclimatechangeissues.Thisrequiresbringingtogetherall
interestedparties andstakeholdersto encourage dialogue,identifyconstraintsandopportunitiesfor collaboration,
shareinformationandbuildtrust. US leadershiponenergyscienceandpolicyrequiresbipartisanactionandstrong,
confident,principle-basedleadership.GeorgeMason,withits tradition of innovationandvision for the future,
provides an effective partnerin CESP for advancinganenergy-basedagendafocusedonacademic andexecutive
educationprogramsandmeaningfulresearch.CESPwillexcelat producingideasandequippingyoungandrising
leadersfor the energychallengesofthe 21st centuryandbeyond.
CESP Vision, Mission and Themes
CESP’s vision is to lead innovationsforenergysecurity,sustainabilityand resilience.Thisincludesexploring
energy’s criticalnexuseswith health,water, climate,food,transportation,nationalsecurity, andconflictresolution,.
ResearchonthesemultidisciplinaryrelationshipsiswhereMasonhasworldclassexpertise.Thefoundational
elementinthe vision is translatinginnovationsin energyscienceinto policyrecommendations,requiring
integratedscience-policystudiesto ensurerealistic anddesirableenergypolicyoutcomes.
CESP’s mission isto build avibrantinterdisciplinaryenergyscienceandpolicyhub atGeorgeMason that
develops integrativeapplied scienceandpolicysolutionsfortheenergysecurity,sustainabilityand
resiliencechallengesofVirginia and beyond.CESPwillmakeextensive use of high-performancecomputer
simulationandvisualization,hands-onlaboratory-intensive researchstudies,in-depthqualitativestudies, statistical
andeconomicanalyses,comparativeanalysesof politicsandgovernanceandinnovativeeducationalopportunities.
CESP willdevelop multidisciplinaryapproachestoanalyzing energyissues, innovative solutionsto currentenergy
policyproblems,andeducational programsthatbuildknowledgeandcollaborationonenergysecurity, sustainability
andresiliencechallenges.CESPwillactas a facilitatorto coordinateefforts to obtaingrants andprojects,particularly
those focusedonmultidisciplinaryapproachestoenergyscienceandpolicy,andfoster facultyandstudent
engagementindevelopingauniqueMasonenergyidentity.
CESP is organizingits activities along threecentral themes:
● Supply:Innovationsfor energysupplysecurity, transitionsandsustainabilityto ensurea vibrant economic
andenvironmentalfuture.
● Demand:Innovationsfor energy demandefficiencyandconservationtoproduceasmart andresilient
energysociety.
● Connected Systems:Innovationsfor connectedenergysystemsand policiestonurtureenergyresilience
anda future smartenergysociety.
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CESP Actions
CESP is taking decisiveactiontowardsits vision andmission.Thisinvolves: coordination withenergyscienceand
policyresearchorganizationsto developfundraisingopportunitiesandsecureresourcesforCESP activities.
Consultation forprivate sectorpartnersin applyingcutting-edgescientificresearchandpolicyapproachesto
operationalenergychallenges.Collaboration topromotemulti-disciplinarystudiesacrossMason’scampuses,as
wellas regionalandinternational partnerships inenergyscienceandpolicyinnovation.Organization oftargeted
workshopsto enhancecooperation,generatepolicyrecommendations andvisibility. Educationthatintegrates
researchwitheducational activities,includingexecutiveeducation.And cooperation focusingonenergysecurity,
sustainabilityand resiliencetopicsalignedwithCESP’sthemesof supply, demandandconnections/systems.
In support of these broadactions,CESP has identifiedthefollowingnear-term goals:
● Establishroutine energysecurityassessments forVirginiaandbeyond, includingassessmentofthe
VirginiaEnergy Plan.
● Organizesymposia ongridsecurity,localenergyand sustainabilitypractices,energysystem transitions,
andthe energy-water securitynexus.
● Training,educating,work-forcedevelopment,expertisedevelopment bydevelopingintra-
college/school academicprograms,includingcertificateandspecific “energyscienceandpolicy”.
● EstablishCESP as a centerfor energyscienceandpolicycollaboration,team building,andproblem solving.
● Use newand traditionalmediatoshowhowthe Centeris advancingMason’sprimaryrolein energyscience
andpolicy.
Support CESP
CESP is a university-wide centerthat is leadinginnovationsfor energysecurity, sustainabilityandresilience.The
Centerwill translateinnovationsin energyscienceandsecurityintopolicyrecommendations.CESPprovides a
uniqueforum whereacademiciansandpublic/privateenergysector professionalscaninteractandimprove
transparencyacrossthesegroups that are often isolatedfrom eachother. CESP’scombinationofcredible
capabilitiesinscienceandpolicywillenableitto plan,executeandsustainthis program.Mason’sexistingcore
coursesinthe environmentandclimatechange,energypolicymakingandthegeopoliticsofenergysecurityhave
createdbroaderinterestin energyissuesamongexistingandpotentialstudents as wellas potentialoutsideclients
suchas the Departmentsof Energy, State, and Defense,andmajorconsultingandinternational energycompanies.
Supporters’giftswill sponsorfora,graduateresearchfellows,educational initiatives,and dynamic
leadership towardsbuildinga vibrantenergyscienceandpolicyhubthat develops integrativesolutionsfor the
energysecurity, sustainabilityandresiliencechallengesofVirginiaandbeyond. An endowmentof$20,000or more
towarda researchfellowshipwillentitlethebenefactorto namethe fellowship,asappropriate.Ourpolicyis to
publicallysharebenefactornames.However,donor anonymitywillbe respectedifrequested.
As a multidisciplinaryenergyandsciencehub,CESPis preparedto conduct independentanalysis,verification
and/orresearch in supportofcorporaterequirements onacaseby casebasis.Hourlyrates for facultyand
graduateresearchersarevery competitiverelativeto consultingfirms.Consequently,CESP couldprovidea cost-
effective approachformanyprivate sectorand nonprofitorganization(NPO)needs.
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Center leadership
Ambassador (ret.) Richard D. Kauzlarich, Co-Director
A.A. from Black Hawk College, B.A. from Valparaiso University,and M.A.s from Indiana
University and the University of Michigan. Served as National IntelligenceOfficer for
Europe at the National IntelligenceCouncil,Director of the Special Initiativeon the
MuslimWorld atthe United States Institute of Peace, United States Ambassador to
Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1997-99 and to Azerbaijan in 1994-97,and Senior Deputy to
the Secretary of State’s and the President’s Special Representative to the Newly
Independent States (NIS) in 1993-94.He is a co-author of “Aid DuringConflict:
Interaction Between Military and Civilian Assistance Providers in Afghanistan,
September 2001-June 2002,” published by RAND in 2004.
Professor Paul R. Houser, Co-Director
B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Hydrology and Water Resources from the University of
Arizona. Served as Chief of the NASA-GSFC Hydrological Sciences Lab,manager of
NASA’s Terrestrial Hydrology Program,Science Advisor for the Bureau of Reclamation,
and Director of Hydromoetorology at Geovesi. Scientific contributions includethe Land
Data Assimilation System (LDAS), the Hydrospheric States Mission (Hydros/SMAP),the
Land Information System (LIS), the NASA Energy and Water cycleStudy (NEWS), and
the Water Cycle Solutions Network (WaterNet). As co-director Dr. Houser’s research
focuses on integratingenergy and water research across traditional disciplines that
transitions research to education and application.
Dr. Jennifer Sklarew, Senior Fellow (Energy Policy)
Ph.D. in public policy fromGeorge Mason University,M.A. in Japan studies and
international economics fromJohns Hopkins,B.A. in English from the University of
Pennsylvania.Served as an international tradespecialistin the U.S. Department of
Commerce, A Mike Mansfield Fellowat Japan’s Ministry of Economy, and as a policy
analystfor the Japan Nuclear CycleDevelopment Institute. Buildingon her 20 years of
energy policy experience, Dr. Sklarew has focused her research on how institutional
changes and external shocks driveenergy policymakingand change.
Joel Hicks, Graduate Research Assistant
M.S. Electrical Engineering,Naval PostgraduateSchool,M.A. National Security and
Strategic Studies, Naval War College,M.A. International Scienceand Technology Policy,
The George Washington University,B.S. Electrical Engineering,The George
Washington University.Served as a U.S. Naval Officer in the nuclear submarine
community as well as completingmultipleassignments in DoD spacesystems
engineering and operational areas.Mr.Hicks research interests arein domestic and
international energy-related issues,includingthescienceof and adaptation to global
climatechange and environmental behavior.