NASEM Gulf Research Program

Congratulations to our Early-Career Research Fellow, Dr. Gabriel de Oliveira, at the University of South Alabama for publishing an article in Science Magazine examining how to "Safely Manage Alabama's Mobile-Tensaw Delta." Read now: https://ow.ly/iZaz50SmIHQ

Have questions about the Gulf Futures Challenge? Join us July 9th at 11 AM ET for an informational Q&A webinar on the $50M Gulf Futures Challenge to fund bold solutions that apply, translate, or communicate science, engineering, and medical knowledge to address critical challenges in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region. Register to attend: https://ow.ly/Vtz650StewP #GulfFuturesChallenge #SocialImpact #USGulfCoast #GulfofMexico

Reminder: Applications for our Workforce Development for the Energy Transition grant are due tomorrow, June 26, 2024 at 5 PM ET! Submit your application for funding to support workforce development programs which prepare U.S. Gulf Coast youth with the skills necessary to join the future energy workforce. Apply: https://ow.ly/5wpF50SpqLK #EnergyTransition #WorkforceDevelopment #Energy #GulfofMexico

Congratulations Chengcheng Tao! The GRP is excited to have you in our cohort of #OffshoreEnergy #Safety Early-Career Research Fellows and we look forward to seeing all the work that you accomplish during your fellowship.

In 2023, the GRP co-hosted a workshop to better understand the role that community engagement can play in enhancing flood resilience in Northeast Houston communities. Participants discussed environmental hazards, mental health, drainage and green infrastructure, and community resilience hubs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG6eSGiX #Flooding #Houston #FloodResilience #CommunityResilience #CommunityEngagement

The NASEM Gulf Research Program (GRP) has just announced the launch of the $50 million Gulf Futures Challenge, an open competition to discover and invest in bold ideas to create a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region. The Gulf Futures Challenge — managed by Lever for Change — aims to leverage the inherent talent and knowledge of the people of the Gulf by supporting ideas and solutions from those who understand the region best. “Challenges like this provide a unique way to surface and support truly innovative ideas and collaborations,” said Lauren Alexander Augustine, executive director of the GRP. “The approach we’re taking here is at the cutting edge of philanthropy, and the GRP is looking forward to the creative and transformative solutions that will emerge.” To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/v6fB50SkQOT. #Sustainability #Grant #SocialImpact

Meet Aidan Holdsworth, our Gulf Youth Ambassador representing Alabama. His community project focuses on restoration ecology and community engagement. We are excited for his first planting of Little Lagoon taking place this Monday, June 17! Check out his video for more project details. Thanks again to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and the NASEM Gulf Research Program for supporting our Gulf Youth and for providing the Gulf Reach Institute the opportunity to keep expanding our work with youth in STEM, Health, and Advocacy. #RestoretheGulf #GulfReachInstitute #GRI #GulfYouthAmbassadors #STEMHealthAdvocacy

This week, we will be sharing updates on our first cohort of Gulf Youth Ambassadors. This program engages and mentors young students passionate about learning and advocating for the protection and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico by helping them design and implement a community-based project. Thanks to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and funding provided by the NASEM Gulf Research Program, Gulf Youth Ambassador Ava Varela had the the opportunity to attend Capitol Hill Ocean Week #CHOW2024 hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Washington DC last week. Check out her video and see what she learned last week!

Applications closing soon! Apply by June 26, 5 PM ET for the GRP's grant opportunity funding sustainable, data-driven, industry-engaged projects that provide education and training opportunities for students ages 16-25 to acquire the skills and credentials necessary to enter careers as part of the future energy workforce. Apply now: https://ow.ly/tFO250Sea11 #WorkforceDevelopment #EnergyTransition #Energy #WorkforceTraining #EnergyIndustry

Call for Experts! The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking nominations for experts to participate in developing a new workshop series, Building Health and Climate Research Capacity in the U.S. Gulf Coast: Elevating Minority-Serving Institutions as Key Partners. A committee of approximately 4-6 volunteer experts will be appointed to design and implement two workshops that explore opportunities for Minority-Serving Institutions to have greater participation, competitiveness, and leadership in community-engaged research efforts. Nominate an expert: https://ow.ly/TGiO50S7aWs #MSI #MinorityServingInstitutions #ClimateResearch #CommunityHealth #CommunityEngagedResearch