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[H+T--Friends] Job -- Post-Doctoral Fellow at UBC Health and Community Design Lab

by Andy Hong

Dear H+T friends! UBC Health and Community Design Lab is hiring a new Post-doctoral Research Fellow. The postdoc will be working with Dr. Lawrence Frank and Dr. Andy Hong along with other team members in the Lab on a new project funded by key players in the region, including the City of Vancouver, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, and Vancouver Coastal Health authority. Note that we accept application from those who are very near completion of their PhD. The deadline is fast approaching, March 29, so please share this job announcement far and wide with your network. We prefer to keep this deadline, but the applicants may still submit their application via spph.act-trans(a)ubc.ca. I am a postdoc myself, and I can answer any questions regarding this job. *http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=25748 <http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=25748>* Thanks! Andy -- Andy Hong, Ph.D. Post-doctoral Research Fellow Health and Community Design Lab Faculty of Medicine | School of Population and Public Health University of British Columbia Phone 604-822-3687 http://andyhong.org

8 years, 11 months

[H+T--Friends] Opportunity to identify H+T resources for an upcoming TRB urban data inventory

by Mansfield, Theodore (OST)

Hi all, Greetings from one of the TRB Health and Transportation Subcommittee's co-sponsoring committees-the Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems Committee (ABJ30)! This committee is developing an Urban Data (and Tool) Inventory cataloging data resources and tools commonly used by transportation practitioners and researchers. One focus of this inventory will be health and transportation. I am pulling together the health and transportation chapter and would like to draw on the great expertise on this listserv. Please consider supporting this effort by filling out this brief Health and Transportation Data Survey<https://goo.gl/forms/VWZDalwk8ORkpyON2> by Friday, March 31st. This is a great opportunity to share our important work a bit more broadly within the transportation community. Feel free to contact me directly (theodore.mansfield(a)dot.gov) If you have any questions/issues with the survey or the data inventory more broadly. Best, Ted Mansfield, PhD Data Fellow Office of the Secretary, United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC 20590 Office: 202-493-0280 Cell: 202-768-6139

9 years

[H+T--Friends] Toolkit to measure the 'barrier effect' of busy roads

by Mindell, Jenny

The UCL Street Mobility Toolkit to assess community severance (the 'barrier effect' of busy roads) is now available for free download from www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit> You can find out more about our project from www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit> , where you can read more about the project (.<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/steret-mobility>../project) and can read our journal publications, working papers, and conference presentations (.../publications) Feel free to use the tools, but please let us know if you do and what you find. The current version may not work in many USa contexts, as it's mostly about the barrier effect of traffic rather than the physical barrier of infrastructure. We're looking for a grant bid to deal with that! Our most recent paper, how we validated the tools, is available as open access from the Journal of Transport Geography http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09666923 Regards Jenny Dr Jennifer Mindell Reader in Public Health Health and Social Surveys Research Group Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health UCL 1-19 Torrington Place London WC1E 6BT Tel. 020 7679 1269 (Internal x41269) Survey doctor: 07770-537238 Fax 020 3108 3354 Email: j.mindell(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:j.mindell@ucl.ac.uk> Web: IRIS web page<http://iris.ucl.ac.uk/research/personal/index?upi=JMIND63> Street Mobility & Network Accessibility toolkit now available: www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/street-mobility/toolkit> Journal of Transport and Health: www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/<http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-transport-and-health/> Health lead for the UCL Transport Institute<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/transport-institute>

9 years

[H+T--Friends] FEMA seeking health scientist for National Advisory Council

by Ann Hartell

Information and application details here: https://www.fema.gov/membership-applications -- Doctoral Candidate Institute for Multi-Level Governance and Development Department of Socioeconomics WU/Vienna University of Economics and Business Austria WU: www.wu.ac.at/mlgd/en Personal: annhartell.com

9 years

[H+T--Friends] Free TRB WEBINAR - TCRP Report on Livable Transit Corridors 3/16 @ 2pmEST

by Hall, Faith (FTA)

FYI - Please share with your colleagues and contacts. This is a free session, open to everyone. Free TRB Webinar TCRP Report 187: Livable Transit Corridors: Methods, Metrics, and Strategies Thursday, March 16, 2017 2pm EST Register - http://www.trb.org/ElectronicSessions/Blurbs/175616.aspx ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ What if people could access most of their basic needs on foot or in a single transit trip? While planners and designers stress the importance of livability and engage in land-use/transportation integration, little work has explored the potential of planning for livability at the corridor scale. We are pleased to announce the recent publication of "TCRP Report 187: Livable Transit Corridors: Methods, Metrics, and Strategies <https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23630/livable-transit-corridors-methods-metrics…> " by the Transit Cooperative Research Program, part of the Transportation Research Board. Join co-authors and moderator for this lively session: Val Menotti, Chief Planning and Development Officer at the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) district, will be the moderator. * Christopher Ferrell, PhD * Bruce Appleyard, PhD * Matthew Taecker, AIA, AICP The Handbook and its companion Livability Calculator <https://www.livabilitycalculator.com/> tool were designed to help planners, policy makers, and other stakeholders measure, evaluate, and improve transit corridor livability. The most livable corridors provide an array of opportunities, which can be encouraged through urban policy and inter-jurisdictional cooperation. Register here - http://www.trb.org/ElectronicSessions/Blurbs/175616.aspx

9 years

[H+T--Friends] Walk SF seeking our next great Executive Director!

by Nicole Ferrara

Dear Colleagues, After nearly four years of growing an outstanding organization into an SF institution, I'm transitioning to new adventures. At the end of April, I'll be leaving Walk SF and joining Oakland's new Dept. of Transportation to lead the City's pedestrian safety efforts. So, we're looking for the next great leader to fill my role. If you're interested in leading the best staff of all time, and working with an engaged, professional, and also super fun board as we work to transform San Francisco into the best City for walking, this job's for you! Another big plus: we're in very strong shape financially. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please check out the job announcement here <http://walksf.org/jobs/> (and pasted below), and share the announcement with your networks. Best, Nicole *--* *Nicole Ferrara* Executive Director 333 Hayes St, Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.431.9255 | walksf.org Support the call for a Vision Zero goal to eliminate ALL traffic deaths in San Francisco by 2024 - *join or renew as a Walk SF member today* <https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wsf>. *Job Announcement* *Executive Director* Walk San Francisco seeks a results-driven, collaborative, experienced leader to lead a dynamic and effective non-profit organization working to make walking in San Francisco safe and enjoyable. This is a great opportunity to guide a rapidly growing organization to the next level, have an impact on the City of San Francisco, and continue to serve as a model of pedestrian safety advocacy for the rest of the nation. *ABOUT THIS POSITION:* The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve the board’s vision and ultimately the mission of the organization. The ED manages, develops, and empowers a talented and dedicated staff of eight to conduct effective advocacy to achieve our mission. The ED promotes the diversity enjoyed by San Francisco’s communities, and ideally is reflective of that diversity. The ED is responsible for managing a $650,000 budget and fundraising to reach budgeted goals through cultivating individual donor relationships, and securing foundation grants and government contracts with the support of the organization’s outreach team. The ED is the primary public face of the organization, speaking to media, government agencies, and at public functions. The ED will work with staff, board members, community partners, government agencies, and our members to update the organization’s strategic plan, offering an opportunity for the ED to integrate their vision into the organization’s direction. Weekend and evening work will be required to attend board meetings, fundraising events, member programs, etc. *ABOUT WALK SAN FRANCISCO: * Walk San Francisco’s mission is to make walking safe for everyone in San Francisco, so that our community is healthier and more livable. Walk SF works in collaboration with many partners to lift up the voices of people most likely to experience transportation inequities and ensure that transportation policies and projects support transportation justice. We work with our Vision Zero Coalition partners, Walk SF members, city agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, residents, and businesses to improve streets and public spaces for everyone to enjoy. Along with our partners, Walk SF recently launched one of the nation’s first Vision Zero campaigns, to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2024, because no one should have to risk their life while trying to get around. Walk SF also made San Francisco the first major city in California to create 15-mile-per-hour school zones around 181 schools and launched the nation’s first Walk to Work Day. Find out more about our groundbreaking work at walksf.org. *QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: *The Executive Director we seek will have a track record of leadership experience and policy/advocacy expertise, including most of the following attributes: - Management experience, including a demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and manage talented and committed staff. - Experience successfully leading policy/advocacy work in the area of transportation, public health, urban planning, social justice, sustainability, land use, or a related field. Walking-specific experience a plus. - Experience with managing the day-to-day operations of a non-profit, including: budget, finance, contracts management, fundraising, etc. - Experience securing and managing foundation grants, government contracts, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, etc. - Commitment to Walk San Francisco’s mission and health/transportation equity. - Experience working in a membership organization. - Collaborative, results-oriented leadership style. - Experience working on or with a non-profit board of directors. - Ability to build and sustain coalitions. - Ability to connect and engage with diverse partners, e.g. groups that represent those disproportionately impacted by crashes while walking: seniors, people with disabilities, low-income communities, and communities of color in San Francisco. - Ability to set and manage priorities for the organization and staff. - Astuteness in political environments (e.g. City and County of San Francisco, Sacramento, etc.) and ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations. - Ability to represent the organization with the media and public at large. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Master’s degree in public health, urban planning, public policy, or related field. *BENEFITS AND SALARY:* Position is full-time, salaried. Compensation is negotiable, in the range of $80,000-$95,000 depending on experience. Benefits include generous vacation time, pre-tax transportation benefits, full health care coverage, retirement benefits, and dental/wellness benefits. Walk SF's office is centrally located and (of course) easy to reach on foot from public transportation. *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications submitted on or before Friday March 10th will be eligible for interviews taking place the week beginning Monday March 13th; applications received after this date may be accepted on a continuous basis.* To apply, please email: 1) cover letter 2) resume 3) three references To NextEd(a)walksf.org, ideally all in one pdf. Use the subject line: *Executive Director Application*. Walk SF commits to advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Walk San Francisco provides a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law in employment or service policies and practices.

9 years

[H+T--Friends] IURD Jan/Feb 2017 Newsletter

by IURD

F E A T U R E D D I R E C T O R C O R B U R N A W A R D E D R O B E R T W O O D J O H N S O N F O U N D A T I O N G R A N T In December 2016, IURD Director Jason Corburn was awarded an 18-month grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for his project, "Learning from Slum Upgrading for Building Healthy Communities." This project will learn from innovative participatory urban slum upgrading approaches in Africa, Asia and Latin America in order to build more healthy and equitable communities in low-income, communities of color in the US. Updates will be available on our website (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe8114…) . I U R D L A U N C H E S U R B A N E Q U I T Y S T U D E N T F E L L O W S P R O G R A M In Fall 2016, IURD launched the Urban Equity Student Fellows program, bringing together 10 outstanding students that are interested in social justice and urban equity issues. On January 31, 2017, our student fellows were joined by members of our Urban Equity Community Fellows to discuss opportunities for collaboration and internship/job placement. IURD looks forward to watching the progress of our student fellows, as they engage current equity issues and work to promote equitable outcomes for all. For updates on the Urban Equity Student Fellows program, please click here (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe8114…) . U P C O M I N G E V E N T S IURD-DCRP Speaker Series: Professor Diane E. Davis Modernist Planning and the Foundations of Urban Violence in Latin America Thursday, February 16th, 5:00-7:00 pm 5:00-5:30 pm: Reception, Wurster Hall 1st Floor Lobby 5:30-7:00 pm: Lecture, 112 Wurster Hall ** ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Join IURD on February 16th, from 5:00-7:00pm, for Professor Diane E. Davis's presentation on "Modernist Planning and the Foundations of Urban Violence in Latin America." ------------------------------------------------------------ Talk Description: During her lecture, Professor Davis will discuss the relations between modernist planning and violence in Latin America. This lecture will assess past decisions in building Latin American cities and look at the planning action/policy implications of those decisions. Professor Davis will also guest speak at the Cities for Life Seminar on Thursday, February 16th, 12-2pm, 305 Wurster Hall. During her guest talk, she will discuss Medellín in the context of Latin America with Aníbal Gaviria. IURD Lunch Speaker Series: Dr. Chao Ren Urban Climatic Application in Asian Cities Wednesday, February 15th, 12:00-1:00 pm IURD Conference Room, 316 Wurster Hall ** ------------------------------------------------------------ Join IURD on Wednesday, February 15th, from 12:00-1:00pm, 316 Wurster Hall, for Dr. Chao Ren's presentation on "Urban Climatic Application in Asian Cities." Talk Description: “We only have one earth to live on, one home to go back to, and one common future for mankind” The study of urban climate has been developed since the nineteenth century due to the anthropogenic climate modification in the cities caused by global industrialization and urbanization process, with the focus to investigate the urban climatic phenomena such as urban heat island, urban energy budget, air pollution dispersion and urban ventilation. The urban climate has great impacts on cities and their populations in terms of thermal comfort, air quality and wind environment. Although the research studies in the field of urban climatology has been largely expanded in the last two decades, the impact of urban climate knowledge in the urban planning and design practice is still very low. One of the reasons for this is that climate issues are not significant in urban planning decisions and they are incorporated in conjunction with other environmental concerns. Dr. REN will share her practical experience by introducing several governmental consultancy projects she involved and led in Asian high density cities. The presentation looks at the ways of urban climatic application strategies and also the methodology of urban climatic mapping system and urban ventilation assessment. SPRING 2017 SEMINAR Cities for Life, Lessons from Medellín Select Wednesdays, 12-2pm The Cities for Life Seminar, co-faciitated by Aníbal Gaviria and Professor Jason Corburn, kicked off on February 1st. The seminar focuses on the context and history of Medellín's transformation, as well as explores the ways in which Medellín can be an example of equity based urban governance and healthy city planning. Guest practitioners add to the discussion of Medellin in the context of global urbanization and transformative planning practices. The remaining seminar sessions are open to the students, as well as the public. R E C E N T N E W S I U R D - D C R P L E C T U R E S E R I E S W R A P - U P The IURD-DCRP Fall 2016 Lecture Series welcomed three innovative leaders who shared their experience and expertise on issues like policing and violence reduction, displacement and health impacts and the concept of a city for life. We would like to thank the Fall 2016 lecturers: DeVone Boggan: DeVone Boggan is the Founder and CEO of Advance Peace. Advance Peace interrupts gun violence in U.S. urban neighborhoods. Advance Peace is a comprehensive, community drive, developmental strategy that partners with and is informed by those who have the greatest influence on altering the urban gun violence epidemic. Advance Peace provides a unique transformational experience to young men involved in lethal firearm offenses by placing them in a high-touch, personalized Fellowship or what DeVone has coined a s a "blow their minds on LIFE Opportunity." DeVone is the former Neighborhood Safety Director and founding director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) for the City of Richmond California. During his talk, DeVone discussed his vision for and approach to ensuring healthier and safer urban neighborhoods besieged by epidemic rates of gun violence. Advance Peace is a start-up social enterprise that works to disrupt cyclical and retaliatory urban gun violence in urban communities by providing those at the center of gun violence hostilities with transformative life opportunities. DeVone shared the impact of this work in Richmond, California, where he created the Richmond Fellowship Model while serving as Neighborhood Safety Director. Ron Dellums: Ron Dellums is a world renowned, social justice leader who has stood for the rights of all peoples to live in peace, dignity, and security, even when those positions were unpopular. For the past five decades, he has been a dominant political activist representing the Berkeley/Oakland area in Congress, as Oakland's Mayor, and in the Berkeley City Council. During his talk, Dellums discussed the intersections of race, displacement and policy and the implications of these intersections on health, opportunity and well-being. Aníbal Gaviria: Aníbal Gaviria Correa is the former Mayor of Medellín, Colombia and the former Governor of Antioquia, Colombia. In 2012 and after participating as a candidate for the Vice Presidency of the Republic by the Liberal Party, he was elected Mayor of Medellín with the aim of making the city an epicenter of work for life and equality, consolidating it as an international referent for its urban and cultural transformation. During his mandate, Medellín was chosen from 199 other cities as the most innovative city in the world, furthermore, it received international recognitions for its advances in mobility, sustainability and the consolidation of its internationalization process by hosting international events such as the World Urban Forum, the WTO General Assembly, the World Bike Forum. During his talk, Gaviria discussed the transformation the city of Medellín underwent in the last 20 years, and he shared 10 innovation milestones that have driven the urban transformation of Medellín. Previously considered one of the most violent cities in the world due to leading global homicide rates, today Medellín is recognized for its vast accomplishments, named the most innovative city by Wall Street Journal and the Urban Land Institute in 2013 and receiving the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in 2016. Most importantly, the city has reduced its homicide rate by 95%, strengthening one of the central pillars of a City for Life. Thank you to all those who helped make the lecture series a success! To watch full talks and see pictures from the events, please click here (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe8114…) . ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MALO HUTSON GIVES KEYNOTE AT SAN FRANCISCO URBAN FILM FESTIVAL In November 2016, Professor Malo Hutson delivered the keynote address at the 3rd annual San Francisco Urban Film Festival. The San Francisco Urban Film Festival focuses on cities and civic engagement and adopted the theme of "creating just cities" for the 3rd annual festival. For more on this year's festival, please click here (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe8114…) . RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS INNOVATIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN The Richmond City Council unanimously approved an ambitious and innovative Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address the impacts of climate change and lower greenhouse gas emissions in Richmond. The CAP inventories the City's emissions sources, establishes emissions reduction targets, and identifies City and community actions to reduce emissions. The CAP ensures that the City is prepared for the potential impacts of climate change on public health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and public spaces. "Health co-benefits, youth engagement, and our partnerships with Professor Jason Corburn, the UC Berkeley Department of City and Regional Planning and School of Public Health, and the UC Berkeley Center for Cities and Schools' Y-Plan program make the CAP an innovative implementation plan. The CAP benefited from involving over 250 enthusiastic Richmond youth in the planning process, and integrating the community's commitment to health equity," said City Manager Bill Lindsay. To read the report, please click here (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe811…) . F A C U L T Y S P O T L I G H T D A N I E L A. R O D R Í G U E Z Daniel A. Rodríguez is Chancellor’s Professor of City and Regional Planning. His research focuses on the relationship between transportation, land development, and the health and environmental impacts that follow. His most recent work focuses on the health and equity impacts of urban transportation policy. In a current project he is examining the impact of transportation innovations (bus rapid transit, aerial trams, protected and unprotected bicycle lane networks) on land markets and development. In another current project, he is examining the dramatic rise in motorcycle use in Latin America. He frames this increase as an unexpected result of urban transportation policy decisions that have failed to limit the appeal of the automobile. At the same time, transit service continues to deteriorate, with fares rising and travel times suffering due to congestion. Motorcycles emerge in this context as a viable option charged with alternative meaning and opportunity, but with enormous personal risks. Within the Institute for Urban and Regional Development (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe811…) , as a Faculty Affiliate, Rodriguez is currently leading two research projects (totaling $1.1 million) related to urban health inequalities and the built environment in Latin America. In other work he has considered the land value impact of transit investment and the impact of urban form on physical activity and travelling behavior. On a regional scale, he has studied the relationship between regional policies and travel patterns and how plans can be used to strengthen the connection between transportation and land use. A majority of Professor Rodríguez’s work is driven by practical problems and finding solutions for planners and policy-makers. Working within the health, nutrition, economics, engineering, geography and public policy disciplines, he has examined how changes to the physical attributes of the environment, such as the location of bus routes, rail lines, supermarkets and trails, are related to changes in physical activity; and how land management tools can be used to encourage transit development and recapture property value increases by public action. Prior to joining Berkeley, Rodriguez served in the faculty of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Communities in the Department of City and Regional Planning. He is a faculty fellow of the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, and has been a consultant to the Inter-American Development Bank, Andean Development Bank, and the Clean Air Institute. Professor Rodriguez teaches three classes: CP216 Planning for Active Transportation CP217/CE250 Transportation Policy and Planning CP 290A, Special Topics: PR/CR/Thesis Workshop Inquiries from prospective doctoral students are welcome. R E S E A R C H U P D A T E S C E N T E R F O R C I T I E S A N D S C H O O L S U P D A T E S : Y - P L A N P A R T N E R S W I T H B A R T A N D O U S D ' S A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N M A L E A C H I E V E M E N T P R O G R A M During the fall semester, Y-PLAN students at Kennedy High School in Richmond participated in a new project-based partnership with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The project provided an opportunity for students to visit BART and provide well-researched solutions for BART’s Human Resources department. This semester, the Center for Cities + Schools is proud to announce its partnership with students from Oakland Unified School District’s African American Male Achievement initiative. AAMA Y-PLAN students are also partnering with BART, proposing changes at the West Oakland and Coliseum stations to better serve the surrounding communities. In January, Y-PLAN staff and AAMA students co-presented with CC+S at the Linked Learning Conference in Oakland, CA during the “Youth Voice Transforms Cities” panel. Students shared their experiences with Y-PLAN in the classroom to effect positive change. AAMA students are now getting ready, with the help of UC Berkeley mentors, to begin the Y-PLAN process to research possible solutions surrounding art and housing for BART. In December 2016, the Center for Cities + Schools hosted the "Mapping Equity into PK-12 Infrastructure: Quality Public School Facilities for All Children" Summit in Washington DC, in partnership with The 21st Century School Fund, the National Council on School Facilities and the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council. This Summit was part of the Planning for PK-12 Infrastructure Initiative, which drew on the expertise of multi-sector leaders in public school facilities from across the country. Results will be synthesized into state and federal policy recommendations for promoting adequacy and equity in PK-12 Infrastructure. The Center for Cities + Schools (CC+S) (http://berkeley.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6ad4efdcd076fc732bfe811…) was launched in IURD in 2004 to harness the potential of urban planning to close the opportunity gap and improve education. CC+S works to create opportunity-rich places where young people can be successful in and out of school. We conduct policy research, engage youth in urban planning, and cultivate collaboration between city and school leaders to strengthen all communities: Our policy research seeks out practical, proven federal, state, and local solutions for creating opportunity-rich places for young people and families. 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9 years, 1 month

[H+T--Friends] Research Manager II (Soc-Beh) Open Position

by Krishnan Viswanathan

Apologies for the cross posting. Please find this job posting from California DMV below. *From:* Oakley, Karin A.@DMV [mailto:Karin.Oakley@dmv.ca.gov] *Sent:* Monday, February 06, 2017 12:51 PM *To:* Krishnan Viswanathan <KViswanathan(a)Camsys.com> *Subject:* Research Manager II (Soc-Beh) Open Position Dear Mr. Krishnan Viswanathan, Attached please find an examination bulletin for a job posting at the Research Manager II level at California DMV. We hope that you may be able to circulate this information among persons associated with your TRB Section, Task Force, or Standing Committee (etc.). If there are other persons with whom we should be in contact about this matter, please advise. The attached job posting contains information regarding job duties and expected candidate qualifications, as well as information regarding how to submit an application. Applications must be submitted by mail using a standard Examination/Employment Application form (STD 678 – found here: https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf). Applicants are also expected to submit a statement of qualifications. For information on what the statement of qualifications should contain, please see the attached examination bulletin. Applications sent in hard copy should be mailed directly to our Human Resources department, at the following address: Department of Motor Vehicles Attn: Alice Schneider Position # 023-5738-001 Selection and Certification Unit P.O. Box 932315, MS A208 Sacramento, CA 94232-3150 Under the general direction of the Research Manager III ((i.e., the Branch Chief), the Research Manager II develops and directs research program activities in the areas of driver competency assessment, driver education and improvement, high-risk driver identification, and driver safety. We use data drawn from California’s statewide driver record and crash database, surveys/interviews, and pilot studies. Since its establishment over 50 years ago at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento, we have earned a reputation as one of the finest traffic safety research centers in the nation. The results and recommendations from our work are utilized by legislators and other decision makers in the creation or revision of existing laws, policies, and programs in traffic safety. We are a diverse multidisciplinary team of experienced researchers with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, and other fields. We publish both departmental reports and peer-reviewed articles. Examples of recent studies can be found here: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/about/profile/rd/toc. Any questions regarding the positions available, or the application process, may be directed to the Branch Chief. Please see my contact info below. Best regards, Bayliss Bayliss J. Camp, Ph.D. Branch Chief, Research & Development California Department of Motor Vehicles 2570 24th St., MS H126 Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 657-7032

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[H+T--Friends] Another webinar of potential interest

by Ann Hartell

From T4America: Measuring what we value: Policies to prioritize public health and build prosperous regions Tuesday, Feb 21, 12 to 1:00 PM Eastern. Details and registration here: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=lvc6d6aecshq&campaign=1e8r…

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[H+T--Friends] Webinar 16 February: Healthy villages are smart villages: Health, energy, and development

by Ed Christopher

This may be of interest to some on this listserve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *From:*Molly Hurley Depret [mailto:mollyhurleydepret@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, February 07, 2017 8:34 AM *To:* Sustainable Development Announcement List *Subject:* Webinar 16 February: Healthy villages are smart villages: Health, energy, and development *Inline image 3* *WEBINAR* Healthy villages are smart villages: Health, energy, and development Join The Low Carbon Energy for Development Network and Smart Villages on *Thursday, 16 February 2017* *10am EST** / **3pm** UK (GMT) * *Register now: * *_https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8998888426883859715_ <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1728485434542705924>** *Healthy villages are smart villages - places where people can live healthy lives with longer lifespans, fewer childhood illnesses and deaths, and greater well-being. In this webinar, we will think about the intersections of health and energy. Indoor air pollution remains one of the most deadly elements for many people in the developing world. We will hear about a new clinical trial that offers data and ideas about solutions. We'll also learn about innovative refrigeration technologies for remote areas that need to keep vaccines and other vital life-saving tools cool. We also plan to discuss other crucial issues, such as nutrition and clean water. Join us for this exciting webinar! * Speakers: * Kevin Mortimer, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Ian Tansley, SureChill More TBC! *Register now:* * https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8998888426883859715* After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Each presentation will be 10 minutes, leaving time for questions at the end. The webinar will be posted on www.e4sv.org <http://www.e4sv.org/>. We welcome your ideas for future webinars! Please get in touch with Molly Hurley-Dépret (molly(a)e4sv.org <mailto:molly@e4sv.org>) or Ed Brown (E.D.Brown(a)lboro.ac.uk <mailto:E.D.Brown@lboro.ac.uk>) Please check in advance that your organisation allows you to use GoToWebinar, or log in via the Instant Join App (desktop) or the mobile app for iPhone/iPad and Android devices. http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/webinar/help_files/G2W050035?title=Co… <http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/webinar/help_files/G2W050035?title=Co…> *About LCEDN <http://lcedn.com/>* The Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN) brings together researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from across the United Kingdom to expand research capacity around low-carbon development in the countries of the Global South. It links existing expertise in international development, renewable energy transitions and science and technology studies in order to enhance and support interdisciplinary research, learning and policy-formation for this increasingly important and rapidly changing field. The LCEDN comprises internationally-renowned universities and thriving energy research institutes, alongside partnerships with the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and expanding worldwide associations. This enables a unique environment for dialogue, discussion and the generation of ideas for funding. *About Smart Villages <http://www.e4sv.org/>* The Smart Villages Initiative is a global initiative that aims to provide policymakers, donors, and development agencies concerned with rural energy access across the Global South with new insights on the real barriers to energy access in villages in developing countries – technological, financial and political – and how they can be overcome. We are have chosen to focus on remote off-grid villages, where local solutions (home- or institution-based systems, and mini-grids) are both more realistic and cheaper than national grid extension. Our concern is to ensure that energy access results in development and the creation of ‘smart villages’ in which rural communities have access to healthcare, education, clean water, ICT, and livelihoods. 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