PROMPT QUESTION 

What does climate change in Georgia look like to you? And how has climate change in Georgia personally impacted you and those around you?

AWARDS

The top 3 artists from each category (9 students total) will receive free registration to attend the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference (a $90 value). The first place winners from each category (3 students total) will also receive a $300 prize. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 26th, 2023 (Photography, 2-D Art and 3-D Art)

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES 

1. The photograph must be taken within the state of Georgia & related to climate change impacts or solutions 
2. The photograph must be original content taken by the student submitting it 
3. The photograph must have been taken within the last three years 
4. Photography submissions must have dimensions for 16 x 20 print, meaning the resolution should be 1600 x 1200 pixels minimum. 
5. Include an artist statement (optional)
   1. How does your art fit the prompt? What inspired you to create your piece of art based on the prompt?
6. The student must submit this information along with their artist statement
   1. Where was the photo taken (ex: city, county, state park etc)?
   2. If there is someone in the photo have they consented to being in this photo? Who is this person? 
   3. When was the photo taken? 
   4. Answer the prompt 
7. Each student may submit up to 1 photograph  
8. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to use their credited photo in Georgia Climate Project social media and digital platforms, such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the organization website.  Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to display their artwork at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference.

2-D AND 3-D ARTS DEFINITIONS AND RULES 

Definitions:

• 2-D Art: 2-Dimensional piece of art such as physical and digital drawings, paintings, videos, printmaking and more. 
• 3-D Art: A 3-Dimensional (3D) piece of art such as sculptures, ceramics, architecture models, fiber art and more.

Rules:

1. The art piece must be created with Georgia in mind & related to climate change impacts or solutions. 
2. The art piece must be original content created by the student submitting it. 
3. The art piece must have been completed within the last three years. It is alright if the piece of art took a longer period of time to work on prior to completion.  
4. Include an artist statement (optional)
   1. How does your art fit the prompt? What inspired you to create your piece of art based on the prompt?
5. The student must submit this information along with their artist statement
   1. Medium(s) used
   2. When was the piece completed?
   3. Dimensions of art piece
   4. Display situation
   5. Answer the prompt 
6. Each student may submit up to 1 piece of artwork. 
7. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to use their credited photo/ art work in Georgia Climate Project social media and digital platforms, such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the organization website. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to display their artwork at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

To submit a piece you must be a university or college student, 18 years or older, and enrolled at least part time in courses. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit a photo. 

JUDGING  

Submissions will be judged by a panel of student representatives across the state of Georgia on both artistic qualities and relevance to climate impacts and/or climate solutions within Georgia in relation to the prompt. 

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about what category your work falls under, contact Nikolai Ozturk at nikolai.ozturk@emory.edu. We are welcoming of a diverse range of art!

This application is now closed.

The 2023 Georgia Climate Conference aims to support and accelerate Georgia’s efforts to take practical steps to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with a changing climate. The event will bring together hundreds of attendees representing multiple sectors and areas of expertise to collaborate, raise awareness of work across the state, highlight progress, and identify opportunities to do more.

To learn more and to register, visit the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference website!

Thank you to those who attended the “The Inflation Reduction Act: The Climate Bill That Passed! with Blair Beasley.” For those who were unable to join, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel.

On February 6th, 2023, the GCP Climate Scholars invited Blair Beasley, Director of Climate Strategies for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, to give a presentation about an ambitious national climate policy that the U.S. Congress passed last year. This presentation covers basic components of the Inflation Reduction Act, such as how we got here, what it does, and what it means for U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Want to stay up to date on the GCP Climate Scholars’ upcoming events? Sign up for the GCP mailing list!

Join the GCP Climate Scholars as we invite Blair Beasley, Director of Climate Strategies for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, to give a presentation on “The Inflation Reduction Act: The Climate Bill That Passed!” 

Last year, the U.S. Congress passed an ambitious national climate policy called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Come learn about the IRA- how we got here, what it does, and what it means for U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

When: Monday, February 6th, 2023, from 12:30-1:30PM

Where: This event will be virtual, there is no registration, you can access the Zoom link here.

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The Georgia Climate Scholars is a student group created through the Georgia Climate Project This group is working to cultivate a community of climate scholars from GCP partner schools across the state. All undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni who are interested in climate change from GCP partner schools are welcome to participate. *Although this talk his hosted through the GCP Climate Scholars, all are welcome to attend.*

Questions? Send an email to Sophia Lamb sophia.lamb@emory.edu

To support the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference, the Georgia Climate Project has announced a variety of sponsor packages. These sponsorships will allow the conference team to support in-person and remote attendees in addition to prioritizing student engagement and admission to the 3-day conference in Athens. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about the conference, please send an email to GCP Director, Dr. Patricia Yager (pyager@uga.edu).

Want to help us facilitate student involvement at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference? The Georgia Climate Project is looking for student representatives from each of our academic partners to sit on a student leadership council!

The Georgia Climate Project (GCP) is a state-wide consortium of colleges and universities. Our goal is to improve understanding of climate impacts and solutions in Georgia and lay the groundwork for the state to take effective climate action. Learn about our activities at www.GeorgiaClimateProject.org. 

Primary tasks of the student leadership council will include working with a team of diverse students from colleges and universities within the Georgia Climate Project to accomplish one or more of the following goals:

1. Developing a student presentation plan, which includes a call for abstracts, selection of presentations, and coordination of student presentations/poster displays at the conference.
2. Coordinating student volunteers for the conference.
3. Running a photography contest in which students are able to submit photos of climate impacts and solutions around the state of Georgia.
4. Planning 1-2 events prior to the conference to connect students who are interested in climate change and engage students with the GCP network. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working as a team, communicating climate information, managing collaborative workflow, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with MailChimp, Canva, WordPress, and Wix are preferred, but not required.

Details:

• Fully remote position with opportunities for in-person/hybrid work, computer and internet requirement to collaborate with students at partnering institutions
• Required meetings and planning (3 – 7 hrs/ month)
• Highly recommended attendance at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference (May 15-17, 2023)
• Start date in mid January, end date in mid May after completion of conference
• Undergraduate and graduate students from Agnes Scott University, College of Coastal Georgia, Columbus State University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Life University, Savannah State University, Spelman College, University of Georgia, and University of North Georgia are encouraged to apply

Perks

• Each student on the student leadership council will receive free registration to the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference
• If you complete the application but are not accepted, you will be able to register to volunteer at the Georgia Climate Conference before the rest of the GCP community

Applications must be received by Friday, December 31st, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST to receive full consideration.

Interested in applying? Click here to fill out the full application!

If you have any questions, send an email to Sophia Lamb (sophia.lamb@emory.edu).

Thank you to everyone who submitted their ideas for the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference! We received a diverse pool of applications with topics including building readiness for climate impacts (adaptation/resilience), reducing emissions (mitigation), climate research, climate solutions, and/or climate communication. These proposals are being reviewed by a panel of experts to ensure relevance and maintain balance of topics. We will get back to applicants in early 2023.

For any additional questions about conference in the meantime, please email Dr. Patricia Yager (pyager@uga.edu).

The Georgia Climate Project is proud to announce the launch of the Equity and Justice page on the Georgia Climate Information Portal! 

A changing climate touches all lives in some way, but the burdens of climate change in Georgia fall disproportionately on people of color, low-income, and indigenous communities, exacerbating existing racial inequities, power imbalances, and resource disparities.

Did you know that 21 of the 25 counties most economically affected in Georgia also struggle with long-term persistent poverty? Or that 90% of the top 20 counties in the state with the highest poverty rates also have greater percentages of Black populations than the state average?

The Justice and Equity Portal takes a deeper dive into why there are so many imbalances in power and why certain populations in Georgia are affected by climate change more than others. This is done through the outlining of three key themes in climate justice with environmental impact examples such as flooding, exposure to heat, and environmental gentrification.

To learn more about how climate change is intertwined with equity and justice in Georgia, visit the new Equity and Justice page on the Georgia Climate Information Portal.

Thank you to Jeffrey Beauvais (University of Georgia), Leslie Townsell (University of Georgia), Marshall Shepherd (University of Georgia), Fatemeh Shafiei (Spelman College), Jill Gambill(University of Georgia), and Rachel Usher(Emory University) for their contributions to this page.

Thank you to those who attended the “How to share your research with Dr. Patricia Yager.” For those who were unable to join, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel.

The GCP Climate Scholars hosted a virtual session on April 13th about how to share student research in lightning talks. This Zoom workshop was led by the GCP Co-Director Dr. Patricia Yager and provides tips and tricks for students to communicate research with a general audience. This event was hosted in preparation for the student lightning talks that occurred on April 20th.

Want to stay up to date on the GCP Climate Scholars’ upcoming events? Fill out this interest form to join our mailing list!

The Georgia Climate Project is proud to announce the launch of the forests page on the Georgia Climate Information Portal! 

Did you know that Georgia’s forestry industry contributes $36 billion to the statewide economy and provides salaries and pensions to over 140,000 workers? Georgia’s forests also sequester enough carbon to offset 23% of the state’s annual CO₂ emissions. 

Georgia’s forests play a vital role in the health and economy of the state, but these forests may be negatively impacted by climate change. Droughts, cold snaps, intensifying storms, and more threaten to damage the natural resources that forests have to offer. 

To learn more about how climate impacts Georgia’s forests and some solutions to these impacts, visit the new Forest page on the Georgia Climate Information Portal.

Thank you to Chambers English(University of Georgia), Puneet Dwivedi(University of Georgia), Steve McNulty(USDA Southeast Regional Climate Hub), Jill Gambill(University of Georgia), Rachel Usher(Emory University), Maria Walawender(Emory University), and Carl Schmidt (US Fish and Wildlife Service) for their contributions to this page.

The Georgia Climate Project is excited to announce that we will host the Georgia Climate Conference, May 15-17, 2023, at the UGA Conference Center in Athens, Georgia! Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. To learn more about the conference, visit the conference website www.2023GeorgiaClimateConference.org.

In 2019, the Georgia Climate Project hosted Georgia Climate Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We brought together more than 430 participants from 180 organizations to discuss the risks associated with a changing climate in Georgia as well as the opportunities that come from tackling these challenges head-on.

The Georgia Climate Project has launched a new student group called the Georgia Climate Scholars. This group is working to cultivate a community of climate scholars from GCP partner schools across the state. All undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni who are interested in climate change from GCP partner schools are welcome to participate.

How to communicate your research

The Georgia Climate Project would like to invite GCP students to a climate communications workshop with GCP Co-Director Dr. Patricia Yager on Wednesday April 13^th from 5-6 pm. The goal of this event is for students to learn tips and tricks for communicating research with a general audience. This event will be in preparation for the student lightning talks the following week (see the description below for more information).

When: We will be hosting a climate communications workshop on Wednesday, April 13th, from 5:00-6:00 PM. 

Where: This event will be virtual, there is no registration, you can access the zoom link here. 

GCP Climate Scholar Lightning Talks

Are you a student who has been working on research, campus or community work related to climate change? Come share your work with other students in the GCP network during our Lightning Talks on Wednesday, April 20^th from 4-6 pm on zoom! If you would like to present, please RSVP by 4/17 using this google form. Participants will be given 5-7 minutes for their lightning talk followed by 3 minutes of Q&A and feedback from the other students.

When: We will be hosting a lighting talks on zoom, Wednesday, April 20th, from 4:00-6:00 PM. 

Where: This event will be virtual, there is no registration, you can access the zoom link here.

Questions? Send an email to Leslie Townsell Leslie.Townsell@uga.edu

The Georgia Climate Project would like to welcome the College of Coastal Georgia as our eleventh Academic Partner!

This partnership, “…aligns with the CCGA’s mission of excellence in scholarship and community engagement. At the heart of the mission is a responsibility to address local needs through applied scholarship and public service” (College of Coastal Georgia).

Click here to see the College of Coastal Georgia’s latest press release and to learn more about their commitment to promoting an extensive network of scholars and leaders in the field of climate science.

One of Georgia Climate Project’s academic partners, the University of North Georgia, has made significant progress towards reducing emissions on the Gainesville campus by developing a new solar panel project. Over the past few years, this solar panel initiative has been led by the President’s Committee on Sustainability at UNG with the help of other students and faculty members, as well as partner organizations. The University of North Georgia is successfully utilizing over 180 solar panels to power newly acquired buildings and to provide electricity to on-campus streetlights and outdoor charging stations. To find out more information, read the latest Drawdown Georgia blog post written by our graduate assistant, Maria Walawender.

Georgia Climate Project announced our Drawdown Georgia Higher Ed initiative this past summer. This project acknowledges that colleges and universities within the state, have the potential to act immediately on a wide variety of Drawdown Georgia solutions. The initial phase of the project aims to highlight what some of our academic partners are already doing to make an impact. To learn more about the initiative, check out Drawdown Georgia’s website!

The Georgia Climate Project is proud to announce that Life University has become the tenth university in the state to join our organization as an Academic Partner!

“Life University is excited to join the Georgia Climate Project and for this opportunity for our students and faculty to contribute their research to the growing body of knowledge around climate change in Georgia.” Dr. Jana Holwick, Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Click here to see Life University’s latest press release and learn more about their commitment to positive social change and environmental regeneration!

Details about the position

Want to move the needle on climate change in Georgia? We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic student to join our dynamic team for Summer 2022. In this role, you will help us explore climate impacts and solutions throughout the state of Georgia!

The Georgia Climate Project (GCP) is a state-wide consortium of nine academic partner institutions founded by Emory, Georgia Tech, and University of Georgia. Our goal is to improve understanding of climate impacts and solutions in Georgia and lay the groundwork for the state to take effective climate action. Learn about our activities at www.GeorgiaClimateProject.org.

Primary tasks of the summer intern will include working with a team of faculty and staff who comprise the Georgia Climate Project to accomplish one or more of the following goals: i) collating climate solution stories across the partnering schools to feature on the GCP website and Drawdown Georgia blog, ii) drafting two-page climate impact reports for the Information Portal, and iii) developing a web dissemination strategy to promote Georgia Climate Stories and Information Portal pages within national climate reports and online resources. The ideal candidate will have a passion for researching and communicating climate change solutions, experience with managing collaborative workflow, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with MailChimp, Keyhole, Airtable, and WordPress are preferred, but not required.

Logisitics

• Fully remote position, computer and internet requirement to collaborate with researchers at partnering institutions
• Flexible work schedule (20-40 hrs/week)
• Start date in late May, end date in early August (nominally 10 weeks)
• Compensation: $4,500 stipend for full-time work
• Undergraduate and graduate students from University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory, Spelman, Agnes Scott, Georgia Southern, University of North Georgia, Columbus State, Georgia State, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Savannah State, and Fort Valley are encouraged to apply

Applications must be received by Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST to receive full consideration.

Interested in applying? Click here to fill out the application!

If you have any questions, send an email to Rachel Usher (rlusher@emory.edu)

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking for a climate change or sustainability internship? We have compiled a list of opportunities from the GCP network of higher education, non-profit, and government summer internships. Be sure to check back, because we will be updating this list as we hear about new opportunities.

Opportunities:

Concrete Jungle

• Due Date: Can join any time
• Eligibility: Everyone
• Type: Volunteer Positions
• Paid: unpaid

Emory Office of Sustainability Initiative

• Due Date: Check listing
• Eligibility: Emory Undergraduate and Graduate Students
• Type: Internships and Volunteer
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

Marine Careers: A Sea Grant Guide to Ocean Opportunities

• Due Date: Check listings
• Eligibility: Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, and Recent Graduates (certain positions unique to UGA)
• Type: Fellowships, Internships, Jobs, Volunteer Positions, Study Abroad, and More
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

• Due Date: Check listings (Current Opportunities due late mid-February to mid-March)
• Eligibility: Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD Students (Certain positions are specifically for UGA students and/or students who attend colleges or universities in Georgia)
• Type: Internships, Fellowships, Research Traineeship
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• Due Date: Check listings
• Eligibility: K-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, and Educators (Informal or K-12)
• Type: Fellowships, Internships, Workshops, and More
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

Sea Grant Florida –University of Florida

• Due Date: Check listings
• Eligibility: Graduate, PhD, and Recent Graduates (certain positions available for out-of-state people)
• Type: Fellowships and More
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

Trees Atlanta

• Due Date: Check listings
• Eligibility: Open to all people and groups of people
• Type: Volunteer Positions and Jobs (including summer jobs)
• Paid: paid and unpaid opportunities

Do you have a sustainability or climate change internship you want to advertise to the GCP student network? Send an email to Sophia Lamb (sophia.lamb@emory.edu) to get added to our website.

One of Georgia Climate Project’s academic partners, the University of Georgia, has taken action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning their bus system from diesel-fueled to electric. With the help of community organizations and utilities, the university-wide initiative that began in 2015, has become a reality. Now, UGA has a fleet size of 33, making it one of the largest electric bus fleets in the United States! To find out more information, read the latest Drawdown Georgia blog post written by our graduate assistant, Maria Walawender.

Georgia Climate Project announced our Drawdown Georgia Higher Ed initiative this past summer. This project acknowledges that colleges and universities within the state, have the potential to act immediately on a wide variety of Drawdown Georgia solutions. The initial phase of the project aims to highlight what some of our academic partners are already doing to make an impact. To learn more about the initiative, check out Drawdown Georgia’s website!

Thank you to those who attended the “Climate Communication Workshop with Dr. Marshall Shepherd.” For those who were unable to join, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel.

This webinar was hosted by the GCP Climate Scholars, which is a new initiative of the Georgia Climate Project to cultivate a community of scholars from GCP partners schools across the state. All undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni who are interested in climate change from GCP partner schools are welcome to participate in Georgia Climate Scholars events!

Want to stay up to date on the GCP Climate Scholars’ upcoming events? Fill out this interest form to join our mailing list!

Georgia Climate Project’s academic partner, Agnes Scott College, is committed to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions. With their Green Revolving Fund, their Climate Action Plan, and their 2021 Climate Resiliency plan in partnership with the the city of Decatur, Agnes Scott is on target for the college’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2037! To find out more information, read the latest Drawdown Georgia blog post written by our graduate assistants, Carys Benke and Maria Walawender.

The Georgia Climate Project announced our Drawdown Georgia Higher Ed initiative this past summer. This project acknowledges that colleges and universities within the state, have the potential to act immediately on a wide variety of Drawdown Georgia solutions. The initial phase of the project aims to highlight what some of our academic partners are already doing to make an impact. To learn more about the initiative, check out Drawdown Georgia’s website!

In light of the surge in Covid-19 cases, and with the safety of conference participants and the Agnes Scott college community in mind, Agnes Scott College has made the difficult decision to hold the “Building a Better World: Women and Climate Justice” conference virtually this year on September 23-25.

Agnes Scott College’s second annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference will convene internationally recognized scholars, private sector experts, political leaders, and community activists to engage in intentional conversations, form innovative partnerships for addressing climate injustice, and develop creative strategies for building more resilient communities.

Women frequently bear the brunt of the social violence, political instability, and environmental degradation caused by climate change but at the same time, they are also important change agents in the transition to a more sustainable and just future. With the “Building a Better World” conference Agnes Scott combines its strong commitment to sustainability and its innovative SUMMIT global learning and leadership experience to address the full range of climate-justice experiences of women and other marginalized identities. 

Register for the event here!