News and Events

Upcoming Events

Maple Syrup Jars

Climate Adaptation Menus for Maple Syrup and Beyond

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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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.


Ron Moen

Climate-driven changes in Minnesota mammal species

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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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. 


Peter Brickwedde

Strengthening Our Homes

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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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

Applied Climate Scientist Position with The Nature Conservancy

September 26, 2023

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!

September 5, 2023

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. 


MCAP Project Coordinator Job Posting Now Open

August 23, 2023

MCAP is now accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator to help support our growing portfolio of research projects, Extension programs, and stakeholder engagements and events. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/MCAP_Coordinator. Application deadline: Monday, September 4. 


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