Global Sustainability
2009 Global Sustainability Summer School - Santa Fe, New Mexico USA
Santa Fe – 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.
Participants are expected to attend the program for the full two weeks. All activities will be conducted in English.
Further details concerning topics and faculty will be posted as they become available.
Costs
Tuition for the program is US $4,000. This fee will be waived for graduate students and employees of non-profit organizations. 100% of housing and meal costs are supported for all participants. Most participants will provide their own travel funding. Some travel scholarships may be available based on demonstrated need, with preference given to international students.
Housing
Housing will be in double occupancy rooms with a private bath at the Bishops Lodge Resort. Housing and travel support for accompanying families is not available.
Housing is provided based on a July 12 arrival and July 25 departure. Arrangement and payment for housing before or after these dates is the responsibility of the participant.
Eligibility
Applicants are welcome from all countries. Applications are solicited from advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior and senior faculty in any discipline, as well as individuals from the private sector. Enrollment is limited. Women, minorities and students from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
- Current resume or curriculum vitae. Include a clear description of your current educational or professional status, and a list of publications, if any.
- A statement of your current research interests and comments about why you want to attend the program. The statement can be 1 - 2 pages in length.
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty (for graduate student applicants) or professional colleagues (for all other applicants)
Application Deadline
The application deadline was February 20, 2009.
For further information, please contact or Lee Goodwin (505) 946-2746.