Upcoming Events
Climate Adaptation Menus for Maple Syrup and Beyond
Wednesday, September 20, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Join the MCAP team on Wedesday, September 20 at Noon to hear from Scott Hershberger, a science communicator focusing on public engagement on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and learn more about his work with the Wisconsin Extension Maple Syrup Program developing a climate change adaptation menu for maple syrup producers in the Upper Midwest.
Climate-driven changes in Minnesota mammal species
Tuesday, August 15, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, August 15 at Noon to hear from Dr. Ron Moen about how climate change will impact species distributions and population size across Minnesota.
Strengthening Our Homes
Tuesday, July 18, Noon to 1:00 p.m
Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, July 18 at Noon to hear from Peter Brickwedde, the Assistant Commissioner of Government and External Affairs at the MN Department of Commerce, about the Department's climate resiliency efforts with a specific focus on the Strengthen Minnesota Homes program.
MCAP News
Job Opportunity in the Wisconsin State Climatology Office
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office is currently seeking an Assistant State Climatologist to assist the Director in oversight of the State Climatology Office, the development and implementation of strategic plans, the coordination of long-term planning and research, development of relationships with partner organizations, and participation in the Climate Partners Team, by which the office will collaborate with organizations within the University of Wisconsin-Madison and across the state. Learn more here. Application deadline: October 9.
Applied Climate Scientist Position with The Nature Conservancy
The Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is looking for an Applied Climate Scientist to contribute to an interdisciplinary team of scientists and staff with expertise in grassland, forest, and freshwater ecosystems and spatial and statistical analyses. The position will have the opportunity to inform on the ground conservation actions across a diversity of landscapes and communities with a diverse set of partners and build the evidence base for our conservation work. Learn more here.
Join the MCAP Team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate!
MCAP is currently seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on Climate Resilience Metrics to help advance the field of climate adaptation science and metrics development. Learn more and apply. Application deadline: September 23.
