North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC)

?? Don't miss our next webinar featuring Robin Hextrum: Dreams from the Anthropocene! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAPDiemq Date/Time: Thurs. December 12, 2024 at 11am-12pm MT Abstract: Robin Hextrum has been making paintings that address climate change since 2011. Throughout these years, her work has evolved in various ways, but it always returns to environmental concerns. Many of her paintings utilize a surrealist juxtaposition of incongruous elements to call attention to climate issues. For example, combining icebergs with opulent imagery from traditional Dutch paintings asks us to examine the historical legacy and environmental impacts of our ever-demanding needs for material wealth. And, her paintings of animals taking over prestigious human spaces like museums and palaces ask viewers to rethink the dominance of human centered narratives. We now live in a new geological epoch known as the “Anthropocene.” This period refers to the significant human impact on species extinction and the climate since 1950. It is difficult to comprehend this degree of harm and responsibility. Hextrum believes art provides a valuable platform for processing the existential threat of climate change that can be both healing and transformative in its call to action. #art #webinar #sciencewebinar #climatescience #climateadaptationscience #adaptationscience #interdisciplinaryscience #climatechange #anthropocene #scienceart

A change of scenery for the Midwest CASC team! We’re joining CASC folks from all over the country for the CASC Futures Forum in San Diego — a celebration of 15 years of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers and a space to plan for the future.

Our new Science Spotlight story covers Dr. Ana Davidson's work on the Central Grasslands and keystone species, like the black-tailed prairie dogs. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gRM6yt9B Colorado State University #sciencespotlight #climatescience #climateadaptation #climateadaptationscience #adaptationscience #prairiedog #blacktailedprairiedog #keystonespecies #wildlife #grasslands #scientistspotlight #scientist #bio

Good morning San Diego! The CASC Futures Forum is off to a great start with a welcome from the main Forum organizer Isabella Caltabiano, USGS director Dave Applegate, and a welcome to the southwest from Jia Hu and Steph McAfee. Amongst the welcomes, Mr T. Douglas Beard was awarded a founders award for his early leadership of the CASCs. Additionally Emily Fort, Shawn Carter, and Elda V. Minder were recognized for their early work to make the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers as we know them today. I look forward to participating in the breakout sessions this afternoon to reflect on the lessons learned from past Tribal and Indigenous engagement and looking ahead to promising practices for respectfully interweaving Indigenous Knowledges and practices in CASC sciences and resources. Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center Northeast Climate Science Center Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center #CASC #USGS #CASCFuturesForum

Did you miss it? Watch the recording of our recent webinar about the Canada lynx: https://lnkd.in/gf_ekKgM #webinarrecording #webinar #sciencewebinar #canadalynx #lynx #wildlife #ecology #climate #climatescience #climateadaptation #climateadaptationscience #adaptationscience #wildlifescience

?? On August 20-21, 2024, sagebrush experts and partners joined the NC CASC for a workshop in Boulder, Colorado. Read the workshop report to learn more about objectives and outcomes! https://lnkd.in/gNG3bJtx. Thank you to everyone who made this workshop possible - we loved the opportunity to connect with our colleagues and partners from all over the North Central region and beyond! #climate #climatescience #climateadaptation #climateadaptationscience #socialscience #adaptationscience #ecosystem #ecology #sagebrush #sage #scienceworkshop #workshopreport #climatechange

“The work of adaptation is not just about the environment—it’s also about health, about land and sovereignty, it’s about our institutions,” Smith says. “Technology, economics, and human behaviors are all part of it. Thinking about this as a whole and how we go forward is really important.” MW CASC's Sara Smith, Midwest Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison, was profiled by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. https://lnkd.in/gvx7jz3b

Jeff M. Martin, Ph.D. is leading South Dakota State University’s involvement with the NC CASC/USGS in our recently-renewed cooperative agreement - read more about his work in SDSU's recent press release. https://lnkd.in/gXtBfjcx South Dakota State University #climatescience #climateadaptation #bison #resourcemanagement #climateadaptationscience #adaptationscience

The Northeast CASC is hiring an Assistant Regional Administrator! Specific duties will include: Work with Federal, University, and NGO partners to foster partnerships in climate science and technical assistance Provide leadership in program planning and evaluation Provide leadership for new science initiatives Assist with the development, negotiation, and implementation of NE CASC operations Support compliance with federal policy and program guidance ? Job posting will close on?10/31, so don't wait to apply! https://lnkd.in/gTX5EQEv

?? Tomorrow our 2024-25 Global Change Research Fellows are hosting a fall seminar “Bridging Borders - Collaborative Approaches to Watershed Resilience" featuring speakers from North Carolina State University and the University of Rostock in Germany! They will discuss the research and the practices in watershed resilience and coastal management! Happening on Nov 8 at 10:30am ET on zoom and in person: - NC State: Thomas 3503 (Stephens Room) - University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Dabney/Buehler Hall 575 ?? Register now: https://loom.ly/1PEPkOA Featuring speakers: Ansgar Leefken: Chair of Marine Engineering, University of Rostock. Bill Hunt: William Neal Reynolds Distinguished University Professor & Extension Specialist at NC State; Professional Engineer. Andrew Fox, PLA, FASLA: Professor and University Faculty Scholar; Director and Co-Founder, NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab; PLA, FASLA