They conducted their doctoral studies at the Yale School of the Environment, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the American Museum of Natural History and at Princeton University. Their work has focused on integrating ecological knowledge and sociocultural dynamics into conservation/restoration research and practice while emphasizing the importance of equity and inclusion.

PSEG ISS looks forward to Dr. Moore bringing these varied experiences and perspectives to their role as Director and supporting the development of programs that address the challenge of sustainability both locally and globally.

Congratulations and welcome, Dr. Moore!

Issues and initiatives around the environment, and what they mean for the businesses connected to it, have never been greater.

That’s why we’re proud to present the second annual .

It’s an important look at the people whose work most impacts the environment in the state, whether that entails clean energy, offshore wind, electric vehicles, water or a host of other issues.

To them, we say: Congratulations!

To everyone, we say: Save the planet.

Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they’ve learned and apply it immediately.

Amy’s Thoughts

In your opinion, what are the biggest trends we’ll see in the job market given the pandemic?

Many positions are moving to remote work, resulting in reduced commuting, less dedicated office space per employee, slightly more flexible work schedules, more deliverable-based work, and broad cross-geographic teams working together from different home locations. We see other trends moving to more analytics and tech/electronic sector positions and fewer positions in the service and hospitality industries. This means that graduates may need to rethink their skill set and be ready to apply it to different sectors than they had initially anticipated. For Sustainability, this means more focus on data analysis and reporting in areas such as climate change, emissions, energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste, supply chain, and food security.

What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent in the field in the next 3-5 years?

Efforts are moving most expeditiously toward developing renewable energy and energy storage, more efficient and more environmentally friendly types of renewable energy, human-interface technologies related to this such as smart thermostats and smart meters, and developing access for all communities – energy justice and a Just Transition. The second is mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – smart technology integrated with global positioning and drones.

Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for graduates in this field in the next 5 years?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that jobs related to renewable energy – particularly solar energy and, to a slightly lesser extent, off-shore wind energy – would show the most significant increases in employment over the next decade. Some of these data, though, are based on the 2010 census. It will be interesting to see the new set of data coming out from the 2020 census. Regardless, the solar industry is increasing.

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Researchers in fields as diverse as biochemistry, educational leadership, environmental science, social work, modern languages and psychology are investigating everything from STEM education for Hispanic students and their families to school security climate, neurotransmitter functionality, K-12 education inclusion for children with disabilities, enzyme inhibitors for memory loss – and so much more.

Funders include a growing and varied list of federal, state, local and private sponsors including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education and National Institute of Justice.

Ted Russo, director of Research and Sponsored Programs, reports the dollar amount is also nearly double what the University attracted just eight years ago, in FY 2012. Grants have seen steady growth each year during the last decade, and the University is off to a strong start for FY 2021 with $6 million in new funding announced in just the first few months.

…coming after our R2 status, really solidifies our standing as a public research institution. These grants show that our University is headed in exactly the right direction, increasing its research endeavors and our funding portfolio. It’s great for our faculty – and for our students, who are getting lots of opportunities to participate in research.

Included in the FY 2020 funding:

• ����four-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, led by PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Director Amy Tuininga, to better engage Hispanic STEM students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities – and extend these learning opportunities to their families and corporate and community partners. With Sociology Department Chair Yasemin Besen-Cassino, College of Science and Mathematics Dean Lora Billings, and Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Nina Goodey as co-principal investigators. In addition, Assistant Vice President for Hispanic Serving Initiatives Katia Paz Goldfarb will participate as senior personnel.
• ����three-year, $600,000 grant from the NSF, led by Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Nina Goodey, to explore the effectiveness of teaming up STEM and non-STEM majors in project-based summer internships hosted by companies and organizations. The interdisciplinary leadership team includes Amy Tuininga�����Ի� Elizabeth Emery, professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, as co-principal investigators.

Read about more projects in the University News Center

Story by Staff Writer Mary Barr Mann

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Speakers bring various perspectives on the follow up and review of implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. They indicate what they see as priorities for the political leadership and point to urgent multi-stakeholder action needed to accelerate progress. The discussions of the HLPF under the auspices of ECOSOC will contribute to the preparations of the HLPF under the auspices of the General Assembly – the SDG Summit to be convened in September 2019.

• Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
• Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
• Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
• Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
• Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

The Forum’s first meeting was held on 24 September 2013. It replaced the Commission on Sustainable Development, which had met annually since 1993.

The HLPF is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. General Assembly resolution 70/299 provides further guidance on the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

The Forum adopts inter-governmentally negotiated political declarations.

Since its launch in 2016, the annual report has provided the most up-to-date data from official sources (including the World Bank, World Health Organization, and International Labor Organization) and non-official data sources (such as research centers and non-governmental organizations). The revised title reflects the inclusion, along with the index and dashboards, of recommended implementation strategies.