Environmental Programs

The Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program has a mission to train new generations of environmental leaders around the globe, and to foster on-going international collaboration and partnerships among Beahrs ELP Alumni their institutions and U.C. Berkeley through a dynamic Alumni Network and Satellite Centers.

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As part of the Executive and International Programs at the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Executive Environmental Program is a cooperative effort with the Mexican government geared to increasing the capabilities of Mexico’s environmental agencies.

The overall goal of the summer field program is to serve as an introduction to natural resource management as a field of scientific and professional work. Students in the program study the ecology of the Sierra Nevada, apply environmental monitoring and measurement techniques, and explore first-hand the management of forests, watersheds, and firesheds. By participating in the program students acquire a broad working knowledge of the concepts and techniques which foresters, land managers and environmental scientists use in their work. Studying these subjects in a field setting is the best way to learn about the ecology and management of forest and grassland ecosystems.

IIASA’s annual 3-month Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) offers research opportunities to talented young researchers whose interests correspond with IIASA’s ongoing research on issues of global environmental, economic and social change. Many of IIASA's National Member Organizations (NMOs) provide special grants to enable young scientists from their countries, or foreign students studying in their country, to participate in the program. From June through August accepted participants work within the Institute’s Research Programs under the guidance of IIASA scientific staff.

For graduate students, postdocs, and faculty:

July 12 to July 25, 2009

The Santa Fe Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are pleased to announce a new program on Global Sustainability, to be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Co-directors are Doug Arent, Director, Strategic Energy Analysis, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; J. Doyne Farmer, Professor, Santa Fe Institute; John Schellnhuber, Professor and Director, Potsdam Institute; and Jessika Trancik, Postdoctoral Fellow, Santa Fe Institute.

This intensive two-week program explores global sustainability from many perspectives, with particular focus on problems posed by climate change. With enrollment limited to 30 participants, the school will include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior and senior faculty, and individuals from the private sector.

The program consists of lectures and discussion sessions. These will be supplemented by a one-day mini-conference on July 18 featuring additional presentations. Topics include population and social development and its effects on energy resource consumption; climate and energy economics; energy technologies and associated paths to transition to low-carbon energy infrastructure; land use; and innovation and technology.

Lecturers include Partha Dasgupta, University of Cambridge; Ottmar Edenhofer, PIK; Matthew England, University of New South Wales; Arnulf Grubler, IIASA; Andrew Hargadon, University of California; Chuck Kutscher, NREL; Dennis Meadows, University of New Hampshire; Nebojsa Nakicenovic, IIASA; Carlo Rubbia, CIEMAT.

Electronic applications are due February 20, 2009. Letters of recommendation are due March 6, 2009.

For complete program information and online application, click here.

Tohoku University Summer Program 2009
Frontier Science and Society
July 26, 2009 – August 8, 2009
Application deadline: 5 pm Friday, May 15, 2009

The Tohoku University Summer Program 2009 (TUSP) aims to foster talented individuals capable of holding leadership positions in today’s global society. Through TUSP, Berkeley students will have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and society, to share knowledge and ideas with young scholars from other renowned international institutions, and to live and learn in a multicultural environment.

Founded in 1907, Tohoku University was the third Imperial University of Japan. From the start, it has been engaged in research and education at the highest international level. In 2007, to commemorate the University’s 100 year anniversary, the Tohoku University Summer Program was established.
The 2009 TUSP theme, Frontier Science and Society, focuses on the impact of frontier science on local and global society. Lecture topics range from Science and Technology to the Social Sciences, and include the following:

* Frontier Science (Robotics, Nanotechnology, Fuel Cell Technology, Internet Technology)
* Human Security
* Environmental Issues

In addition to lectures and discussion sessions, students will have the opportunity to visit state of the art research laboratories and to be introduced to cutting edge research being conducted at Tohoku University. TUSP students will also participate in guided academic excursions to Japanese cultural and historical sites.
Opportunity for overnight home stay is also provided upon request.

Students interested in possible academic credit for the program should contact Undergraduate Admissions in 110 Sproul Hall.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program at the University of California, Berkeley. Graduating seniors are also eligible.

Cost:
Scholarships are available for two (2) Berkeley students. Each scholarship will cover the cost of the following:
-Tuition
-Academic excursions
-Accommodation

Scholarship recipients are responsible for the following:
- travel expenses to and from Japan
- food and personal expenses for 13 days at Tohoku
(approximately $335.00)*.
*This amount is based on an average expense of 2500 yen per/day

Application Form and Deadline:
Additional information about TUSP and Tohoku University and the application can be found at:
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/cms/index-e.cgi?num=80702204020
The course outline and tentative timetable of the summer program will be posted on the web page listed above in early May.

Completed applications must be electronically submitted to Jennie Akune at iasdean@berkeley.edu and received by 5pm Friday, May 15, 2009. No late applications will be considered. Please be sure to indicate “Tohoku TUSP Application” in the subject heading.

Applicants will receive email notification of their selection status by
May 25, 2009.

For additional inquiries, please contact:
Jennie Akune
Director of International Protocol & Exchange
International and Area Studies
360 Stephens Hall
Email: iasdean@berkeley.edu
Phone: (510) 642-2547
Fax: (510) 642-9466