Model USDA 2026: Magic dust and the fourth estate
"As a journalist, I realized the key role I could play in sharing information, whether that information sowed discontent or pleasure was not necessarily my responsibility. We asked probing questions, informed stakeholders of their opposition's opinions, and wrote think pieces on the state of affairs."
Restorative Resilience in Conservation Retreat pilot a success
This February, the pilot retreat brought together an incredible group of ten conservation professionals in Sedona, Arizona to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the purpose that drives their work.
Conservation Forward: How to Turn Passion into Practice
How to turn passion into practice. Becoming a conservation practitioner. Panel held Apr. 16.
SpaceHACK for Sustainability
Are you ready to hack for a better planet? Join SpaceHACK for Sustainability on Mar. 27-28.
Funding Opportunities in Ocean Science, Open Data, and Research Recognition
Researchers working in ocean science, environmental research, and open data infrastructure have several upcoming opportunities to secure funding or recognition for their work.
Model USDA 2026: A day in the life
"In Scenario B, participants were tasked with developing a federal rule that the USDA would use to administer the Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Pilot Program. It was a rich and engaging day filled with collaboration and discussion aimed at moving the needle forward on school nutrition."
Funding Opportunity - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star Program
Are you working within a community to improve water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats they support? Apply for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star Program, proposals due May 14th.
Model USDA 2026: Rural development in action
"For me, one of the biggest takeaways was that rural communities do not lack ideas or commitment. What they often lack is sustained access to power."
President's Awards Recognize Outstanding Work at ASU
The President’s Awards formally recognize outstanding solutions that exemplify global engagement, principled innovation, sustainability, social embeddedness, and transdisciplinary collaboration. Interested applicants must first be prequalified to submit a final application. The deadline for prequalification proposals is Mar. 6.
TierrArte - SciDance Industrial Development
Dance for justice! Join Dr. Kiki Jenkins and her SciDance program exploring how infrastructure shaped environmental exposures--and how we can co-create solutions. Workshop on Mar. 7.
Model USDA 2026: Prescribed burning isn’t simple
"Prescribed fire has many layers that are often overlooked. If we truly want healthier forests, we must also confront the political dynamics that shape how fire policy is implemented."
Local farm and meat processing field day strengthens organic partnerships
"This event brought together community partners from ranching, government, academia, and retail to learn what responsible meat production can look like and how to market it successfully."