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NC CASC welcomes Dr. Jilmarie Stephens
Dr. Jilmarie Stephens is a bio-micro-meteorologist studying plant-atmosphere interactions in a changing climate, from surface layer turbulence to ecosystem scale climate, carbon, and water fluxes.
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. elected Chair, ESA Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Section
NC CASC PI James Rattling, Sr. has been elected Chair of ESA's Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Section. James will bring his knowledge and expertise to lead suggested activities with a theme of increased collaboration.
Small-Scale Droughts Limit Sagebrush Recovery After Wildfires
A new study supported by the Southwest, Northwest, and North Central CASCs found that a few days of water scarcity during critical growth periods dramatically limited post-fire sagebrush regeneration across the Great Basin.
Climate Data 101 in Python workshop
The NC CASC hosted a fully remote Climate Data 101 in Python workshop for resource managers and climate scientists on Friday, October 30th, 2020.
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. Featured in GEO Week 2020 Virtual Panel Discussion
On Friday, November 6th, James Rattling Leaf Sr., participated in a virtual panel as part of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Week 2020.
ESA Water Cooler Chat: Exploration of Modern Indigenous Knowledge and the Power of Indigenous Western Science
Celebrate Native American Heritage month with James Rattling Leaf, Sr , Rosebud Sioux Tribe, University of Colorado-Boulder and Robert Newman, University of North Dakota from ESA’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge Section as we explore: What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)?
Three FY20 NC CASC-funded projects go live
PI: Davis (UM) : Science to Inform Post-fire Conifer Regeneration and Reforestation Strategies Under Changing Climate C
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. featured in article about digital NASA training for tribes
NC CASC PI James Rattling Leaf, Sr. was featured in a Space.com article: "With pandemic thwarting workshops, NASA training for tribes goes digital."
CIRES Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Workshop with James Rattling Leaf
James Rattling Leaf Sr. will outline recommendations for working with Indigenous communities based on the knowledge that long term relationship building with these communities is the foundation upon which educational programs, research collaborations, and other initiatives must be co-created.
Join us in celebrating National Bison Month!
NC CASC partner, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is working with the American Bison Society to celebrate National Bison Day on November 7th, an annual commemoration of the ecological, cultural, historical, and economic contribution of this icon.