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Climate Action from the UC System to the NationKimberly DuongGianna LumCarlos Macias1
OutlineI.II.III.IV.V.VI.VII.History of ClimatepediaEducation and OutreachTyndall PetitionStudent Certificate ProgramStudent Spotlight: Carlos MaciasConclusionContact Us2
Our History Founded in 2011 as UCLA undergraduate student groupBecoming 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2017 30,000 funding thus farCollaboration with environmental non-profitsMission: to communicate the risks and solutions of a changing climatein a simple and reliable way3
Education and OutreachProfessorsUniversity studentsK-12CommunityUC Irvine Professor PanelsChalkboard Project6th grade presentationsBoothing events4
Estimated % of adults who believe most scientists think global warming is happening (2016)
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Signatory Recruitment Process Step 1: Seek climate experts from university websites, IPCC reports,national research labs, etcStep 2: Create database of experts to contactStep 3: Send personalized email asking Professor X to sign the TyndallPetitionStep 4: (If Professor X agrees) Create signatory profile and publish onTyndall Petition website7
Goals of Tyndall Petition Improve climate literacy and awarenessProvide a resource for those who are skeptical about the scientificconsensus on climate changeBridge the gap between the general public and the academiccommunityBring transparency to climate experts who can be messengers in theirown communities
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Tyndall Petition in 20164000 emailinvitations sent toclimate expertsOver 500 newsignatures onTyndall PetitionLargest climate petitionof relevant expertsin USA11
Organizational StructureClimatepedia Executive BoardOversees Climatepedia (operations, staff, funding)UC Irvine OfficersManages UC Irvine student chapter eventsClimatepedia TraineesParticipates in Student Certificate ProgramKimberly DuongExecutive Director ofScientific OperationsGianna LumUCI ClimatepediaVice PresidentCarlos MaciasUCI ClimatepediaSecretary andClimatepedia trainee12
Student Certificate Program Purpose: Teach students to become climate literate while gaininghands-on experience in climate communications Goal: Expand certificate program beyond UC Irvine Attract participation from students nationwide Eventually open certificate program to anyone who wants to becomeclimate literate13
Student Certificate Program Student Orientation: Students receive info packet on climate change basicsHands-on projects: Students complete bi-weekly Tyndall PetitionassignmentsDeep learning: Climatepedia mentor sends students weekly email withclimate science video and articleDiscussion: Mentor hosts weekly 30 minute conference calls14
Student Certificate Program StructureLearningWeek 0Read articles and watch videos from orientation packetWeek 1Mentor conference call #1: Discuss orientation packetDoingAssignment #1(due Week 3)Read articles and watch videos from Weekly Email #1Week 2Mentor conference call #2: Discuss Weekly Email #1 and ask questions(if any) about Assignment #1Assignment #1Read articles and watch videos from Weekly Email #2Week 3Mentor conference call #3: Submit Assignment #1 and discuss, if neededAssignment #2(due Week 5)Read articles and watch videos from Weekly Email #315
Point-based System Level 1: Beginner Find emails of climate experts 1 point per email Find signatory profile pictures 2 points per pictureLevel 2: Intermediate Fill out signatory profile information 5 points per profile Profiles include signatory’s name, title, institution, and expertise Students must learn how to digest technical jargon and distill intokeywordsStudents receive a Climatepedia certificate after earning 500 points16
Example: Signatory’s Personal WebsiteNameTitleExpertiseInstitutionPicture17
Tyndall Petition Signatory Profile18
Sample Student TimelinesStudent 1AssignmentsStudent 1 PointsStudent 2AssignmentsStudent 2 PointsWeek 0Orientation0Orientation0Week 1Find 25 emails 25Find 25 emails 10 (only found 10 emails)Week 3Find 100 emails 100Find 10 emails 10(Student 1 requests more tasks)(Student 2 requests smaller tasks due to busy schedule)Week 5Find 75 emails and 20pictures 115Find 20 emails 20Week 7Complete 20 profiles 100Find 10 pictures 20Total330 points60 points19
Professional DevelopmentVolunteers work on tasksfor the Tyndall PetitionStudents are eligible forClimatepedia internshipsVolunteers receiveCertificate of Completionafter earning 500 pointsDedicated interns caneventually becomeClimatepedia StaffInterns receive trainingon higher-level tasks20
Benefits of Climatepedia Certificate Students gain skills in Excel, data management, and climate literacyStudents can add certificate to their resumeExecutive board members can provide letters of recommendation for careerdevelopmentCertificate holders are eligible to apply to become interns for higher levelresponsibilities within Climatepedia21
Student Spotlight: Carlos Macias About Me 2nd year Aerospace Engineering Major UCI Climatepedia Secretary 2016-2017 Climatepedia Trainee Before Climatepedia When I joined, I had no technicalbackground in climate science Climatepedia offered the opportunity tolearn about climate change, whichattracted me to the programAbove: Here I'm holding the sign thatI made for March For Science L.A.22
My Schedule Time Commitment I work during gaps between classes orafter finishing homework I do most of my work on weekendsTimesheet Organized in columns Date/Time of Day Number Hours Worked Subject of Task/DescriptionAbove: Google Drive spreadsheet wheremy Tyndall Petition task is organizedAbove: Screenshot of Climatepediacertificate program timesheet23
The Program Taught Me There is a large diversity of experts working on climatechange, such as Public Policy Technology Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyClimate Literacy Joining this program pushed me to learn more aboutclimate change Now I can have informed discussions about thistopic Example: I learned that when polar ice caps shrink,their albedo decreases, allowing more heat to meltthe ice caps (thus, a positive feedback loop)6th grade presentationsTEDxUC Irvine boothing24
A Look Back What I enjoyed It was rewarding working for an emergingnon-profit The experience has influenced me to take amore sustainable path in my career I made new friends!I can contribute to climate action by Influencing people around me to makesustainable lifestyle choices Volunteering in local environmental projects Recruiting people to join ClimatepediaAbove: Climatepedia hike toPeters Canyon in Tustin, CA25
Conclusion Climatepedia trainees become climate literate and apply their knowledgethrough education, individual action, career developmentOur program complements the UCOP Carbon Neutrality Initiative: we needenvironmentally conscious students in order to achieve zero net carbonemissionsOur program provides a model for improving climate literacy nationwideStudents play a critical role connecting the public with the academiccommunity26
Contact UsKimberlyGiannaCarlosClimatepedia Executive Director,Scientific Operationskimberly@climatepedia.orgUCI Climatepedia Vice Presidentgianna@climatepedia.orgUCI Climatepedia Secretarycomacias@uci.edu27
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UCI Climatepedia Vice President Carlos Macias UCI Climatepedia Secretary and . certificate program timesheet 23. The Program Taught Me There is a large diversity of experts working on climate . UCI Climatepedia Secretary comacias@uci.edu Contact Us 27. Get Connected
