Molly Danielsson: Code Reform for Sustainability
Foresight Immersion 2005 Fellow
Currently: Researcher, Presenter, and Curriculum Developer at ReCodeOregon and Designer at MDML. Working with Recode Oregon to legalize sustainable practices for our built environment through connecting the grassroots directly with regulators to transform codes. Continue reading »
We’ve asked Chicago sustainability professionals for summer reading recommendations.
The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder
by Richard Louv
Recommended by: Foresight’s own Derek Wietsma, summer intern extraordinaire.
“The book is an optimistic exploration of how simple interactions with nature produce significant physical, emotional and psychological benefits for humans. It discusses how these interactions can be systematized and reintegrated into society to encourage social well being, productivity and happiness.”
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The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of families, students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine.
Job Summary:
The Museum seeks an individual with a background in environmental science to teach at our off-site summer camp programs in the Pilsen and Southeast Chicago neighborhoods. The camp is six weeks long for youth ages 10 – 13; there are two positions available, one for seven weeks and one for four weeks. Continue reading »
General Description:
The director of online communications is a critical leader in Shedd’s brand communications efforts, providing strategic insight and driving efforts to continue Shedd’s position as an innovator in the field. This staff member will steer the online extensions of Shedd to include online fundraising,
e-commerce and online marketing plans, as well as new and emerging media.
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Join a team of enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-oriented agriculturalists and job trainers! Windy City Harvest, a sustainable urban agricultural jobs training program, is seeking an experienced instructor. Our program uses a custom curriculum in four-season sustainable production. Hands-on activities in hoophouse, greenhouse, aquaponics, and raised bed farming and a 14-week internship period are integral parts of the nine-month certificate program. Participants in the certificate program enroll as continuing education students of the City Colleges of Chicago at Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western, where the program is based.
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The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy. Continue reading »
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The Environmental Law and Policy Center seeks to hire a dedicated Clean Energy Finance Analyst for a full-time position in our Chicago office. This finance-policy analyst will principally work with ELPC’s experienced public interest attorneys and overall clean energy advocacy team to: (1) Advance energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to meet energy needs in the regional power markets and help to solve global warming pollution problems; (2) Continue reading »
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Prairie State College is seeking candidates for our Sustainability Coordinator. The Sustainability Coordinator will assist College leadership in developing a campus-wide program of environmental stewardship and education and coordinate the implementation of initiatives focusing on energy conservation and alternative energy technologies, recycling, and environmental safety. The person will assist academic leadership and faculty on curricular Continue reading »
Job Summary
Roosevelt University is seeking a one-year Visiting Lecturer in Sustainability Studies for the 2012-13 academic year. The successful applicant should have the ability to teach interdisciplinary social and/or natural science seminars to undergraduate students, as well as multiple courses in the Sustainability Studies undergraduate curriculum. Continue reading »
