2013 |
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Event/Speaker |
Date |
Details |
| TIE Talks May | 5/1/13 | Rebecca Pearl-Martinez and Kim Foltz, joint teachers of the Experimental College class “Rising Tide: Climate Change, Vulnerability and Adaptation” gave a talk titled “The Human Face of Climate Change: Case Studies in Agriculture and Water.” They discussed at-risk populations to climate change and how governments are beginning to respond to to this problem by trying to understand human vulnerability and resilience. |
| World Health Day 2013 – Information and Sensor Technologies |
4/8/13 | This day-long event featured cutting-edge engineering research in novel applications of information and sensor technologies for health and the environment. The keynote presentation was given by Dr. Andrey Egorov of the World Health Organization, and breakout workshops showcased Tufts School of Engineering research in Smart Sensors, Disaster Management, Visual Analytics, and New Devices. |
| Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: The Future of Water and Food Production |
4/5/13 | The fourth annual symposium of the Water: Systems, Science, and Society program will present “Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: The Future of Water and Food Production.” As in years past, the day included two expert panels, a keynote speaker, and a student poster session.The Symposium Program is available for download (3.8 MB). |
| TIE Talks April |
4/3/13 | In a talk titled “Tea and the Taste of Climate Change” Dr. Selena Ahmed used tea as a case study to help answer the questions: Is climate change changing the taste of our favorite plant foods and beverages? What are possible implications of climate effects on food plants for livelihoods and wellbeing? Dr. Ahmed is an NIH TEACRS Post-doctoral Fellow at Tufts University based in Colin Orians Lab, and her findings were drawn from her field surveys in the Yunnan Province of China, greenhouse experiments and laboratory analyses of phytochemicals in tea. |
| Leontief Prize Ceremony | 3/7/13 | TIE cosponsored Tufts University’s Global Development And Environment Institute 2013 Leontief Prize. The prize is awarded those who have advanced the frontiers of economic thought, and this year’s recipients were Albert O. Hirschman and Frances Stewart. |
| TIE Talks March | 3/13/13 | Professor Cash (of Fletcher’s Agriculture, Food, and Environment Program) discussed the demand for water supply improvements in Queretaro, Mexico. His recent study, where data were collected from in-person surveys of over 800 households in both established neighborhoods and in informal settlements that do not have private water services, demonstrated that there is a substantial willingness to pay for improvements by the residents of informal settlements. |
| 2012 |
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| Event/Speaker |
Date | Details |
| TEA Environmental Career Night | 2/25/12 | Tufts Environmental Alumni (TEA) invited alumni and students to attend an Environmental Career Panel and Networking Night. The evening event was sponsored by Tufts Environmental Alumni, the Tufts University Alumni Association, and Tufts Career Services. |
| Tufts Energy Conference |
3/2-3/13 | TIE helped co-sponsor the annual Tufts Energy Conference (TEC), a dynamic forum for cross-border and cross-sector discussions on pressing energy issues. TEC convenes speakers, students, and professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide complementary and contrasting views on a wide range of energy topics. TEC is organized by a diverse mix of Tufts undergraduates and graduate students from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, the Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning program, and the School of Arts, Sciences & Engineering. |
TIE Talks February |
2/6/13 | TIE hosted Dr. Mary Shultz, Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Tufts, who discussed her work improving the cleanliness of water using nonlinear laser spectroscopy. By applying this chemical technique to the reactions and interactions on the surface of the photocatalyst Ti02, she has begun to enhance the efficiency of environmentally friendly TiO2, with the goal of generating a viable material for cleaning water. Professor Shultz discussed the difficulties in and chemical solutions for cleaning contaminated water, and discussed the importance of doing so for furthering global health. |
| TIE Talks December |
12/5/12 | Tim Griffin (Associate Professor and Director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Program of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy) gave a talk: “Cash Cow? How Agricultural Policies Affect Farms’ Environmental Impacts.” He discussed farming and the national policies that govern its environmental impact. |
| Annual Awards Ceremony (TIE Fellowship and DOW SISCA) |
11/29/12 | TIE celebrated the accomplishments of our TIE and DOW fellows and wrapping up the semester with a catered dinner and presentations by fellows and faculty. |
| Droplets: Short Presentations About Water | 11/7/12 | Droplets: Short Talks and Performances about Water, an event sponsored by the Tufts University Art Gallery and the Tufts Institute of the Environment in conjunction with the FoodWaterLife/Lucy+JorgeOrta exhibition at the gallery. The event featured student performances about water with a reception and live music to follow. |
| TIE Fellowship Information Session | 11/2/12 | Each year the Tufts Institute of the Environment awards thousands of dollars to graduate students engaged in interdisciplinary, environmental research to facilitate their work. This info session described the requirements of the fellowship, the application process, and tips for writing a successful proposal. |
| The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard | 10/13/12 | Story of Stuff author Annie Leonard discussed her book and took questions from the audience in this presentation about consumption, sustainability, and the future of the environmental movement. Co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Education; TIE; Office of Residential Life and Learning; Tisch Library; Office of Sustainability; Office of Campus Life; and the Department of Environmental Studies. |
| Tufts Environmental Alumni Tour of Plum Island |
10/13/12 | A fall tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island led by TEA member Rick Wetzler (A73). |
| TIE Grant Writing Workshop |
10/12/12 | A workshop co-hosted by TIE, the Office of Proposal Development, and the Office of Research Administration, aimed at providing tools to turn a good idea into a great proposal that attracts funds for independent research projects. |
| Environmental Open House and Brunch |
10/5/12 | An annual environmental brunch and open house. |
| TIE Talks October: Tools and Techniques of Regional Food System Planning with Mari Pierce-Quiñonez (G’12, F’12) |
10/3/12 | Alumna Marisol Pierce-Quiñonez (G12, F12) discussed the requirements of planning for a more sustainable local food system, including the use of Food System Assessments as a tool for community visioning. |
| WSSS Slater Exhibit |
9/7 – 9/30/12 | From September 7th to 30th the Slater Concourse held a photography exhibit of WSSS students and faculty involved in field research. |
| Sustainability Open House Fall 2012 |
8/29/12 | The green groups and organizations on campus gathered at our annual Orientation event. Incoming students could pick up some free recycled hangers, pot a plant with us or stop by for a snack. |
| Rio+20 |
6/18 – 6/22/12 | Provided financial and logistical support for the Tufts delegation of faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students from across the university to attend the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janiero (Rio + 20); co-sponsored a side event at the conference entitled “From Burden Bearing to Opportunity Sharing: Reframing Environmental Negotiations” with CIERP. |
| TIE Talks |
5/2/12 | Talk by Senior Scientist at the Stockholm Environmental Institute Sivan Kartha entitled, “Climate Justice: How do we fairly share the burden?” |
| TEA Presents: An Evening with Paul Kirshen | 4/25/12 | Speaker: Paul Kirshen, Research Leader at Battelle and co-founder and external advisory board member of the Water: Systems, Science, and Society (WSSS) |
| Tufts Energy Conference |
4/20 – 4/21/12 | TIE co-sponsored the 2012 Tufts Energy Conference: “Transforming the Global Energy Debate: From Challenges to Solutions” |
| TIE Talks | 4/4/12 | Talk by UEP Professor Bea Rogers entitled, “Piped Water Systems in Rural Communities: A sustainable model from Honduras and Bolivia” |
| Leontief’s Prize Ceremony and Lectures | 4/3/12 | TIE and the Friedman School of Nutrition Policy and Science co-sponsored “The Global Food Crisis and the Future of Agriculture” |
| TIE Talks | 3/7/12 | Talk by UEP Professor Mary Davis on her research in economics and public health |
| TEA Environmental Career Panel and Networking Night |
3/7/12 |
Tufts Environmental Alumni (TEA) provided alumni and current students the opportunity to connect with fellow Jumbos working in the environmental field! |
| TIE Grant Writing Workshop | 2/3/12 | Students looking for support in writing grant proposals were invited to a workshop co-hosted by TIE, the Office of Proposal Development, and the Office of Research Administration! |
| TIE Talks | 2/1/12 | Talk by UEP Professor Penn Loh on Roxbury-based organization Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE). |
| 2010 | ||
| Event/Speaker | Date | Details |
| SEI Lunch Talk: No State Left Behind: A Better Approach to Climate Policy |
October 6 | The Stockholm Environment Institute held a Lunch Talk on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010, from 12:00 until 1:00pm at the Austin Conference Room in Tisch Library, Tufts University. Faculty, students, staff, Tufts Community members and friends were welcome to this free event. |
| Environmental Community Brunch |
May 4 | A brunch at TIE to provide students interested in environmental issues the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about programs at Tufts. |
| WSSS Symposium |
May 1 | The Water: Systems, Science and Society certificate program hosted a symposium to foster conversation between students, researchers and practitioners on various water/related challenges |
| Tufts Clothing Swap |
April 24 | TIE and Tufts Recycles hosted a Clothing Swap to encourage students to recycle their used clothes. |
| Tufts Energy Conference |
April 16 and 17 | TIE co-sponsored the 2010 Tufts Energy Conference entitled, “The Evolution of Energy” with two days of panels, keynote speakers, and an exhibition. |
| My Gardens: A Journey in Lack, Jamaica Kincaid |
April 15 | Speaker: Jamaica Kincaid, Professor of Literature at Claremont McKenna College and author of works such as My Garden and Among Flowers: A Walk in the Himalayas |
| Corporate Sustainability Management: A Silicon Valley View, Bruce S. Klafter |
April 12 | Bruce S. Klafter E’76, Senior Director of Environmental Health and Safety and head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability led a roundtable discussion about business and sustainability management. |
| International Water Conference and Roundtable Discussion |
March 19 | Earthos, the Boston Architectural College, and Tufts University held a discussion to plan an International Conference on Global Water Challenges for January 2011. |
| Adventure Filmmaker Michael Brown | March 9 | Award Winning Adventure Filmmaker Michael Brown, the man behind the Everest and Alps IMAX movies, presented on extreme filmmaking with an environmental twist. |
| Climate Change and Health in the Arctic | March 3 and 4 | A two day workshop to explore Tufts interdisciplinary capacity to engage in Arctic research in the future and to prepare ourselves to compete in upcoming funding opportunities. |
| Planning for Climate Change: From the Margins to the Mainstream | February 26 | Tufts-Harvard-MIT-UMass Amherst Planning Symposium. Keynote Speaker: John Larsen, a Senior Associate in the Climate Change and Energy Program at the World Resources Institute. |
| Environmental Community Brunch | February 3 | A brunch at TIE to provide students interested in environmental issues the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about programs at Tufts. |
| 2009 | ||
| Event/Speaker | Date | Details |
| What to Expect in Copenhagen |
December 2 | Part of the “Converging on Copenhagen” Speaker Series, a presentation by Professor William Moomaw on expectations for the Copenhagen Climate Summit. |
| Financial Aspects of a Climate Change Agreement | November 11 | Part of the “Converging on Copenhagen” Speaker Series, a presentation by Alan Miller, IFC. |
| Preparations for Copenhagen | November 10 | Part of the “Converging on Copenhagen” Speaker Series, a presentation by Friis Arne Petersen, Ambassador of Denmark |
| International Day of Climate Action | October 24 | A rally on the Tufts Campus with food, music, and speakers to commemorate the International Day of Climate Action, during which events were held in over 164 countries around the world. |
| Legal Aspects of the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Agreement | October 21 | Part of the “Converging on Copenhagen” Speaker Series, a presentation by David Wirth. |
| Breaking the Impasse Between the United States and China | September 30 | Part of the “Converging on Copenhagen” Speaker Series, a presentation by Kelly Sims Gallagher. |
| Environmental Community Brunch | September 18 | A brunch at TIE to provide students interested in environmental issues the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about programs at Tufts. |
| Solar Decathlon Ribbon Cutting Celebration | September 17 | A ribbon cutting to celebrate two years of planning, designing, fundraising, and building of the Curio House to compete in Washington, D.C. |
| Tufts Environmental Alumni Inaugural Event: Sustainable Energy in Today’s Economy | September 9 | An inaugural event to celebrate Tufts University Alumni Association’s newest group. A presentation by Greg Watson E’71 of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the impact of the current economy on development of sustainable energy. |
| Alumni Workday & Cookout at the Tufts/BAC Curio House | July 25 | Tufts alumni and students, as well as BAC alumni, volunteered to help at the construction site of the Team Boston Curio House, followed by a reception and tours of the Solar Decathlon house. |
| Tufts Environmental Literacy Institute | May 18-22 | A multi-day faculty development workshop designed to enhance faculty literacy on climate change and sustainability and to inspire participants to incorporate these themes into an existing course or create a new one. |
| WSSS Seminar: Graduating WSSS Students’ Research Presentations | April 24 | As part of the regular seminar series, WSSS students presented their research projects. |
| Solar Decathlon Groundbreaking | April 22 | An official kick-off of the construction phase of the Solar Decathlon project, with speakers William Moomaw, Mayor McGlynn of the City of Medford, and Dean Jeff Stein of the Boston Architectural College. |
| Energy and Climate Forum, Can We Afford the Future?: Deciphering Climate Economics |
April 21 | Speaker: Frank Ackerman, Global Development and Environment Institute. |
| A Non-Linear Response of March Bird Communities to Urbanization in Massachusetts Landscapes | April 10 | TIE Fellow Brian Tavernia presented his research. |
| Energy and Climate Forum, International Trade in Used Vehicles: The Environmental Consequences of NAFTA | April 7 | Speaker: Lucas W. Davis, Department of Economics of the University of Michigan. |
| Literature, History, and the Environment: Birds, Extinction, and the Hunger for Meaning | March 31 | Lecture and discussion with Jonathan Rosen, author of The Life of the Skies: Birding at the End of Nature. |
| Tufts Energy Conference | March 28 | Annual conference featuring panels of business leaders and policy experts and a networking lunch. The conference examines the environmental, security, and economic facets of the global energy crisis. |
| Energy and Climate Forum, Speaker: Daniel Schrag | March 10 | Speaker: Daniel Schrag, Department of Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University. |
| International Women’s Day: Tufts Symposium on Climate Change, Women, and Health | March 3 | A symposium moderated by Elena Naumova, Professor of Public Health and Medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine. The symposium included an interdisciplinary panel discussion. |
| Energy and Climate Forum, Speaker: Rohit Aggarwala | February 24 | Speaker: Rohit Aggarwala, Director of the Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, Office of the Mayor of the City of New York |
| 2008 | ||
| Event/Speaker | Date | Details |
| Energy and Climate Forum, Architectures for Agreement: Addressing Climate Change in the Post-Kyoto World |
November 18 | Speaker: Robert Stavins, Director, Harvard Environmental Economics Program; Chairman, Environment & Natural Resources Faculty Group |
| Energy and Climate Forum, Community-Based Sustainable Development in Africa: How to Practically Promote Synergies in Climate Mitigation, Poverty Reduction, Health Improvement and Resilience | October 23 | Speaker: Robert Van Buskirk, Physicist, Energy Efficiency Standards, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
| Do Good Lives Have to Cost the Earth?: The Happy Planet Index | October 16 | Speaker: Nic Marks, Founder of the Centre for Well-Being, New Economics Foundation (NEF), London. |
| Everett/Moomaw Debate | October 16 | The 5th annual Everett/Moomaw Climate Change Debate. |
| Environmental Studies Open House | October 1 | An open house for the Environmental Studies program held at TIE. |
| Energy and Climate Forum, International Governance of Nuclear Power and Climate Change | September 30 | Speaker: Louise Frechette, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. |
| TELI Reunion Lunch | September 26 | A reunion for participants in the 2008 Tufts Environmental Literacy Institute. |
