NAU at the Diversity in STEM Conference
The SACNAS' Diversity in STEM conference, the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, was held two weeks ago in Phoenix. As a group, NAU was able…
Field Trip at AZ Tribal Fire and Climate Summit 2024
Learning from Tribes: A Perspective of the Tribal Fire and Climate Workshop
Our AmeriCorps Climate Resilience Corps Member, Max Yusen comments on his experience: Growing up in Missouri, I had minimal contact with Tribes and Indigenous Peoples given the state’s violent history…
Updates from NAU’s School of Forestry’s Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Manager
Lauren Orme, the Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Manager for NAU’s School of Forestry, has been invited to speak at the Arizona Association for Environmental Educators (AAEE) annual conference this September.…
Lauren Orme & Kimberly Walker presenting to the 2024 STAR program participants.
AZWI Workforce Development and Education: Spreading the Word on NEW Wildfire Degree Programs!
Kimberly Walker, Student Development & Support Coordinator, Sr. with Arizona Wildfire Initiative's Workforce Development and Education facet, has been busy at work spreading the word about our new degrees to…
AZWI Job Round Up!
There are some exciting new positions for those looking for work in wildland fire and forestry! The Nature Conservancy Arizona is looking for 1-2 field technicians to measure fuels and…
The fire burned east of Florence Arizona in the Gila River. Engine 4665 along with Aravaipa Hotshots and Douglas Crew worked 6 days to secure the fires edge. Saw work and bladder bags were some of the tool's necessary to support containment due to remoteness of the incident and lack of vehicle accessibility.
Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!
Today we highlight the role of Branch Chief, National Fire Training with the USFS! USFS Branch Chief for National Fire Training Oversees and coordinates the national efforts to provide comprehensive…
AZWI Forestry, Fire and Climate Tribal Liaison Work on Education and Workforce Development
As a part of our updates on our work with Tribes on wildfire, climate, and forestry, today we discuss wildfire, climate and forestry education and work as it relates to…
AZWI Tribal liaison: Stories from the field
In this week’s update on our work with Tribes on wildfire, climate, and forestry, we share some of our Tribal Liaison’s recent engagement work. A major aspect of our Tribal…
Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!
There are a lot of exciting opportunities for folks who are interested in jobs in forestry and wildland fire. Don’t wait—the jobs highlighted today have application deadlines coming soon! The…
AZWI Work on Indigenous Forestry, Fire, and Climate
The Arizona Wildfire Initiative welcomed our Forestry, Fire and Climate Tribal Liaison Community Program Coordinator, Senior (Tribal Liaison), Callum Cintron (They/Them), in October 2023. Their role is to support Indigenous…