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CEW-Menakka and Essel Bailey Graduate Fellowship; appplication deadline 2/18/13

Posted: 
02/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

The Menakka and Essel Bailey Graduate Fellowship offers multiple grants up to $6,500 each for graduate students who are U.S. citizens pursuing research, field work, cultural experience, or other study relevant to their graduate degree, preferably in the areas of public health, health care, or environmental work in South or Southeast Asia (excluding China or Japan). Preference given to students seeking funds in addition to this source.

Application must be postmarked by Monday February 18, 2013.

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ISR-George Katona Research Award Fund in Economic Behavior; application deadline 4:00 PM 3/1/13

Posted: 
02/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

This award supports emerging scholars who are interested in how economic expectations shape consumer behavior and the macro economy. Specifically, it will provide an award of up to $8,000 to one (1) UM doctoral student who has achieved candidacy and is conducting empirically grounded economic research using the Surveys of Consumers database or similar data from the more than 60 other countries that conduct consumer surveys and to work on the development and application of expectational measures.
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ISR-Robert Kahn Fellowship for the Scientific Study of Social Issues; application deadline 4:00 PM, 3/1/13

Posted: 
02/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

This campus-wide dissertation fellowship provides dissertation support for one (1) doctoral candidate each year who is committed to using empirical science to help solve the deep and abiding challenges confronting society. The Fellowship is awarded annually to the candidate whose research gives the most promise of dealing innovatively with some major social problem.

Award: The Fellowship includes tuition, GradCare, and a stipend of $25,000. In most instances the term of the award will be limited to 12 months.

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Aditi Moorthy

Aditi Moorthy

Undergraduate degree: University of Mumbai, Polymer Engineering, 2012

Age: 22

Dual degree: Applied Economics

Prior to SNRE: I did my undergraduate degree in Polymer Engineering and Technology from the University of Mumbai in Mumbai, India.

Entering year: 
2012
Rosina M. Bierbaum

Bierbaum discusses climate, National Climate Assessment with Michigan Radio

SNRE Professor Rosina M. Bierbaum discusses the recently released National Climate Assessment draft report with Cynthia Canty of Michigan Radio. Bierbaum of SNRE and the School of Public Health was a lead convening author of the chapter on climate change adaptation.

Stateside with Cynthia Canty covers a range of Michigan news and policy issues as well as culture and lifestyle stories.

Sustainable Food Symposium

CAFE presents Second Annual Sustainable Food Careers Symposium Feb. 15

CAFE is hosting a Sustainable Food Careers Symposium Friday, Feb. 15, Room 1040 of the Dana Building. The symposium brings graduate and undergraduate students together with professionals in food careers related to sustainability and the environment. Organizers' goal is to expose students to the wide range of career opportunities in this field. The event will feature panel discussions focused on:

THIS EVENT IS FREE; THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH! (REGISTER BELOW)

Josh Novacheck

Josh Novacheck

Undergraduate degree: St. John's University, Applied Physics with minors in Math and Hispanic Studies, 2010

Age: 25

Dual degree: Mechanical Engineering

Prior to SNRE: I worked as a research engineer at the Center for Energy and Environment in Minneapolis, MN. There, I worked on research projects central to the company's mission, improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

Entering year: 
2012

Therese Miranda

Undergraduate degree: Georgetown University, Science, Technology and International Affairs, 2009

Prior to SNRE: I was part of Deloitte Consulting's Federal Strategy and Operations practice, working primarily with military clients to help them better understand their energy consumption and identify opportunities for improvement.  Prior to joining Deloitte, I was the Junior Fellow for Energy and Climate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Entering year: 
2012

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