EESG Outreach Digest
Maddy Kroot
Hello all!
Here’s the latest Outreach Digest from the Energy and Environment Specialty Group (EESG). Please continue sharing things directly with the listserv and AAG Knowledge Community pages! This digest email is not meant to replace direct postings, and we’ll be pulling from those emails as we put together the digest.
You can also submit items directly by filling out this form or emailing Maddy Kroot (maddy...@wisc.edu).
You can also follow the Energy and Environment Specialty Group on our Bluesky account (@aag-eesg.bluesky.social) or on our website (https://www.eesg.org/home).
EESG News:
EESG Awards! Every year, the EESG distributes awards that recognize excellence within the subdiscipline of energy geographies. We seek to distribute funds with the intent to elevate the subdiscipline, amplify brilliant work, and alter socioecological injustices within our sphere of influence. In support of our Mission, Vision and DEI commitments, we especially welcome and encourage submissions from anyone who identifies as a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group.
The awards we will offer this 2025-2026 annual cycle are the following:
1) Best Student Paper Award ($200)
2) Dissertation Data & Fieldwork Award ($800)
3) Advancing Diversity & Inclusion Award ($200)
4) Powershift Award ($200)
5) Energy Luminary Award
Applications are due Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. More information on past winners and how to apply is available on the EESG website. Nominate yourself or a colleague!
Not from EESG, but many members may also be interested in applying for awards from the Cultural and Political Ecology (CAPE) Specialty Group. Deadlines vary by award, ranging from Dec 20 for the Outstanding Book Award; Jan 15 for the Outstanding Journal Article Award and Distinguished Career Award; Feb 1 for the Student Paper Award and Margaret FitzSimmons Early Career Award; and Feb 15 for the Field Study Award and Scholar-Activist Award.
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Are you organizing a session for AAG 2026? Would you like to request sponsorship by the Energy and Environment Specialty Group? Please complete this sponsorship request form.
Note that effective March 31, 2025, the EESG leadership team voted to require all events, gatherings, happenings, or meetings to have a virtual option for participation in order to receive our official sponsorship. Virtual options include (but are not limited to) virtual streaming, hybrid sessions, with or without an option to have the have the event recorded for asynchronous viewing and future engagement. This decision was made to support the EESG's ongoing commitments to climate action, decarbonizing AAG meetings, and improving accessibility of EESG events to those who cannot be physically present.
Further questions about EESG sponsorship of sessions should be directed to the EESG email (aag....@gmail.com) or the current EESG secretary, Maddy Kroot (maddy...@wisc.edu).
You will hear back via email about your request within a week. Upon email approval of your sponsorship request, you will need to manually add EESG sponsorship to your session within the AAG portal.
Looking for a session for your work? Click here for the current list of EESG’s sponsored sessions for AAG 2026.
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Not an EESG survey, but Joshua Merced at Northern Arizona University is seeking participants for a survey on Teaching Climate Change in Higher Education. This project explores how political, institutional, and cultural pressures shape climate change education in higher education. By centering faculty experiences, the survey aims to better understand how these dynamics influence both classroom teaching and students' access to climate literacy. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation in this research study is voluntary, responses will remain confidential, and syllabi submissions will be redacted of any identifying information. Click here for the survey.
Also not part of the EESG, but may be of interest: for those whose work intersects with energy history, there is a new listserv (EnergHist) connected to the energy history subgroup of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT). You do not need to be a member of SHOT to join. Click here to join.
CALLS FOR PAPERS:
· Call for papers - Special Issue - The Politics of Emotion in Low-Carbon Energy Transitions. Abstract submission is invited for a special issue of Geo: Geography and Environment, exploring emotions in low carbon energy transitions. We seek contributions that go beyond descriptions of what climate emotions are, as we are keen to hear from researchers exploring the interplay between climate emotions and affects, on the one hand, and political/policy action for a fair transition, on the other hand. Abstract deadline: Jan 16. Draft papers due June 5. Please submit articles to Pancho Lewis (francisc...@durham.ac.uk) using the subject line “Politics of Emotion in Low-Carbon Energy Transitions submission [First Author Surname].”
Funding Opportunities and awards:
· Switzer Foundation Fellowship. Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation. Eligibility restricted to graduate studnets who are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee, and applicants must be enrolled at a university in California or New England (CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, or ME). Deadline: Jan 5
· Allen Family Philanthropies has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $10 million in funding to accelerate Natural Climate Solutions (NCS). These are nature-based actions that protect, restore, and improve management of forests, wetlands, grasslands, oceans, and agricultural lands, mitigating climate impacts by working with natural ecosystems. This new RFP is seeking to support efforts to develop science and technology solutions to address barriers and accelerate NCS implementation in the United States. See this link for further details on eligibility and the process for submitting a Letter of Interest, which is due January 15, 2026. An informational webinar will take place on December 9, 2025 at 9am PST with a live Q&A about this opportunity. You can register to attend the webinar on the RFP site (see link).
WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AND MORE!
· Energy Ethics 2026: Infrastructures of Energy. Organized by the University of St. Andrews (Saint Andrews, UK) and the Colorado School of Mines (Golden CO, US). Conference to be held at St Andrews and online, 4-6 Aug 2026. Paper abstract deadline: Dec 15
· Antipode’s 10th Institute for the Geographies of Justice (IGJ): “Organizing and Solidarity in a Polycrisis.” Hosted by the University of Toronto (Toronto, Canada). Workshop: June 1st – 5th, 2026 (in-person). All those wishing to attend the IGJ must complete an application form by December 20th, 2025.
· Call for Papers – Tribal Energy Law, Environmental Justice, and Climate Change Symposium. Held on March 25, 2026, as an interconnected academic event following the ROSA Energy Conference at University of Tulsa (March 23–24, 2026). Abstract submission deadline: Dec 20.
· Petrocultures 2026: Situating Energy. Conference: Aug 26-28, Dresden University of Technology (Dresden, Germany). Abstract submission deadline: Dec 31.
PhD Positions:
· Funded PhD and MS Positions. University of Georgia (Athens GA, US). Open until filled.
· Towards just energy renovations: design and evaluation of energy efficiency policies with equity criteria using optimization models. Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid, Spain). Open until filled.
· Everyday Energy Futures: Towards just and people-centred Net Zero transitions. University of East Anglia (Norwich, England). Deadline: Dec 10
· Mapping Public Engagements for More Just and Responsive Sustainability Innovations. University of East Anglia (Norwich, England). Deadline: Dec 10
· South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) student-led ESRC PhD studentships. University of East Anglia (Norwich England). Deadline: Dec 15
· PhD Student Position in the Data Centers and the Southern Energy Buildout Research Project. University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Knoxville TN, US). Deadline: Dec 15. Click here for program admissions information, and email Gabe Schwartzman at Gsch...@utk.edu to indicate interest.
· "Shadow Grids: Gas, fuel deliveries, and backup generation in an electrifying US" PhD position. Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ US). Program application deadline is Dec 15. Email Salma Elmallah at sal...@asu.edu with expressions of interest and any questions.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS:
· Postdoctoral Associate: Mixed-Methods Social Science Research on Solar Siting in NY State. Cornell University (Ithaca NY, US). Deadline: Open until filled.
· Postdoctoral Fellow, Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab. Harvard University (Cambridge MA, US). Deadline: Open until filled.
· Mittal Family Climate Fellowship AY 2026-2027. Harvard University (Cambridge MA, US). Deadline: Dec 8
· Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow. Princeton University (Trenton NJ, US). Deadline: Dec 12.
· Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships. University of California-Berkeley (Berkeley CA, US). Deadline: Dec 12
· Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Political Economy of Climate Policy and the Energy Transition. University of California-Berkeley (Berkeley CA, US). Deadline: Dec 15 (priority).
· Erb Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship. University of Michigan (Ann Arbor MI, US). Deadline: Dec 14.
· Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Society of Fellows (2026-Geography). Dartmouth College (Hanover NH, US). Deadline: Jan 4
· Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Society of Fellows (2026-Environmental Studies). Dartmouth College (Hanover NH, US). Deadline: Jan 4
· Postdoctoral Research Associate in Climate Solutions. Brown University (Providence RI, US). Deadline: Jan 9
· Earth System Interventions Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy 2026-2028. University of California-Los Angeles (Los Angeles CA, US). Deadline: Feb 1
FACULTY JOB POSTINGS:
· Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of MSCEP (Masters of Science in Climate and Energy Policy). University of Chicago (Chicago IL, US). Deadline: open until filled.
· Assistant Professor of Human Development (Environmental Justice). California State University-Long Beach (Long Beach CA, US). Deadline: Open until filled
· Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Studies. University of Tampa (Tampa FL, US). Deadline: Open until filled.
· Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (SGDE & AIR) (Career Track). University of Arizona (Tucson AZ, US). Deadline: Open until filled.
· Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability - Tenure Track. Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo MI, US). Deadline: Open until filled
· Assistant/Associate Dean in Science Communication and Sustainability Studies. Unity Environmental University (New Gloucester ME, US). Deadline: Open until filled
· Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. Brevard College (Brevard NC, US). Deadline: Open until filled
· Wold Family Professorship in Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability. Cornell University (Ithaca NY, US). Deadline: Open until filled.
· Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) Associate Professor. University of Minnesota (Minneapolis MN, US). Deadline: Dec 8 (priority)
· Head of Department – Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg, Sweden). Deadline: Dec 11
· Assistant Professor - Indigenous Geographies. University of Victoria (Victoria BC, Canada). Deadline: Dec 12
· Assistant or Associate Professor - Natural Resources and Environmental Management. University of Idaho (Moscow, ID US). Deadline: Dec 14 (priority)
· Assistant Professor of the Practice in Climate and/or Environmental Policy. Vanderbilt University (Nashville TN, US). Deadline: Dec 15.
· Assistant Professor, Sustainability, School of Life Sciences and Sustainability. Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA US). Deadline: Dec 15.
· Department Chair Geography & Planning. Appalachian State University (Boone NC, US). Deadline: Dec 15
· Instructor of Human Geography. University of Arkansas-Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR US). Deadline: Dec 18 (priority)
· Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Tulane University (New Orleans LA, US). Deadline: Dec 19 (priority)
· Assistant Professor - Blue Technology. University of Massachusetts-Boston (Boston MA, US). Deadline: Dec 19 (priority)
· Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. Williams College (Williamstown MA, US). Deadline: Dec 31 (priority)
· Assistant Teaching Professor in Sustainability Studies. University of North Carolina-Charlotte (Charlotte NC, US). Deadline: Dec 31 (priority)
· Pacific Marine Energy Center Director and Associate/Full Professor. Oregon State University (Corvallis OR, US). Deadline: Jan 4 (priority), Feb 1 (final)
· Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Research Professor (non-tenured position). University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN US). Deadline: Jan 5.
· Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Research Professor (non-tenured position). University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis MN, US). Deadline: Jan 5.
· Gerhard R. Andlinger Visiting Fellow in Energy and the Environment. Princeton University (Princeton NJ, US). Deadline: Jan 9.
· Teaching Assistant Professor. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC US). Deadline: Jan 9
· David Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy. University of Vermont (Burlington VT, US). Deadline: Jan 9
· Assistant Professor Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Governance. The Ohio State University (Columbus OH, US). Deadline: Jan 10 (priority).
· Assistant Professor of Geography. Ferris State University (Big Rapids MI, US). Deadline: Jan 12 (priority).
· Mellon Assistant Professor of Climate and/or Environmental Humanities. Vanderbilt University (Nashville TN, US). Deadline: Jan 15
· Tenured Professor Position in Human and Organizational Development. Vanderbilt University (Nashville TN, US). Deadline: Jan 15 (priority)
· Director of the School of Environmental Studies. Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, TN US). Deadline: Jan 16 (priority)
· Visiting Lecturer, Environmental Studies. New York University (New York City, NY US). Deadline: Jan 20 (priority).
· Assistant Professor and University Sustainability Officer. Adelphi University (Garden City NY, US). Deadline: Jan 22 (priority).
· Assistant Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Fort Lewis College (Durango CO, US). Deadline: Feb 1
What is this email?
The Energy and Environment Specialty Group sends out a digest email every two weeks with events or opportunities we think might be of interest to the specialty group. This email is not meant to be an exhaustive list or to replace regular messaging on the EESG listserv, but as a way to compile information and resources together in one place.