🎧 Listen to Dr. Cat Fong discuss how the Wildfire Resilience Index can empower your community! https://www.kclu.org/local-news/2026-06-16/santa-barbara-research-team-launches-a-new-tool-to-determine-a-communitys-wildfire-resiliency @moorefound.bsky.social #DisasterPreparedness

How should you interpret your Wildfire Resilience Index score? 🤔 Watch the video to learn more about what understanding your Index score! 🌲 🔗 Explore your score: www.wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #WildfireSeason #FireManagement #DisasterPreparedness

🌙 Interested in applying to the Luna? Join us for an informational webinar to learn: 🚀 Luna and moonshot thinking ❓ Live Q&A and more! 🗓 June 23 | 12:00 PM 🔗 Register: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cL590w42T5euTjnzZN6Hxg#/registration

📺 Watch Dr. Cat Fong discuss the Wildfire Resilience Index project's recent study on evacuation routes and fatalities with @nbcbayarea.com : https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/local/a-closer-look-new-wildfire-evacuation-risk-study/4096492/ #DisasterPreparedness #WildfireSafety #PublicSafety

We are continuing to wish you at happy #WorldOceansDay by sharing more #OceanScience solution stories happening at NCEAS! 🐟 How do estuarine habitat restoration projects impact fisheries? 🌊 Swipe through below to learn more #HabitatRestoration #FisheriesScience #NCEAS #Estuaries

How can you use Wildfire Resilience Index? 🤔 Explore scores from state to census tract levels to see how you can support wildfire resilience in your community 🌲 Watch the video to learn more about how you can use the Index! 🤝 🔗 Take action: wildfireindex.org moorefound.bsky.social

🚨 Do you know about your community's wildfire evacuation routes? 🏞️ 📰 Thank you @mercurynews.com for spotlighting our research on the connections between wildfire fatalities and evacuation routes! Read the article for our interactive map and more 🔍👇

📣 SEMINAR POSTPONED! 📣 Due to unforeseen circumstances. We are working to reschedule the event in August and will share a new date as soon as it is confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned!

📣 SEMINAR POSTPONED! 📣 Due to unforeseen circumstances. We are working to reschedule the event in August and will share a new date as soon as it is confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned!

Why 6 is the magic number of evacuation routes for #wildfiresurvival ?🗺️ 🤔 Curious to learn more about the reasoning behind this strategy and expert insights? Dive into the full conversation with Dr. Fong! 🎧 Listen below 👇 www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversa... @moorefound.bsky.social

What makes a strong Luna proposal? 💡 Bold 🌍 Impact-driven 🤝 Collaborative 📊 Action-oriented Think big — but grounded. Apply --> www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

🌊 Happy #WorldOceansDay! Discover how NCEAS supports our oceans. Learn about SeaSketch, a collaborative marine planning platform helping communities and decision-makers inform ocean management around the world. 🧵

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎 We're celebrating this year's theme, climate action, by highlighting our projects at NCEAS that accelerate solutions to global environmental challenges through tools, resources, training courses, working group projects, and more!

How was the Wildfire Resilience Index built? 🤔 🔗 See how your area scores: www.wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #Wildfire #Resilience #WildfireResilience #WildfireSeason #DisasterPreparedness #FireManagement

Dr. Patricia Balvanera from National Autonomous University of Mexico joins the NCEAS 2026 Spring Seminar Series to explore how plural knowledge systems can support more just and sustainable futures. 🦋 June 11, 2026 | 12pm PDT Register to Join 🔗: https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/seminar-series

Big environmental challenges require bold ideas 🦋 The Luna Initiative creates space to test ambitious environmental concepts that traditional pathways often overlook 🌙 👉 www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

🌲 How does road access affect wildfire survival? 🛣️ Explore what the WRI found and what it means for emergency planning in your community: https://news.ucsb.edu/2026/022617/six-roads-safety-new-study-finds-critical-threshold-wildfire-survival

🌸 Our May newsletter was published today and announces our new Luna Initiative, the launch of the Wildfire Resilience Index, 5 more years of Arctic Data Center funding from #NSF, and much more! 💌 https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-may-2026 #SynthesisScience #AI #ScienceInAction

What is the Wildfire Resilience Index? 🤔 Watch the video for a quick overview of this groundbreaking new tool! 🌲 Want to explore the map? 🗺️ 🔗 Check out our website to explore the map https://www.wildfireindex.org/ #wildfire #wildfireseason #disasterpreparedness

🚀 Applications are OPEN for the Luna Initiative. Supporting bold, high-risk environmental ideas with transformative potential. 🌍 2026 Theme: Climate Change 📅 Deadline: Aug. 17 🔗 https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna #RFP #Innovation #CollaborativeResearch #FundingOpportunities

Dr. Cesar Estien of Second Nature Ecology and Design is joining us for the second installment of the 2026 Seminar Series — exploring how inequality shapes urban ecosystems. See you there! 📅 May 27, 2026 | 12pm PDT 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔗: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXqDJx2NSUWwSuewyVRiZw

Happy Plant Something Day! If you live in California, check out the Morpho Initiative's Plant Prioritizer group's resource on native plants here: https://pollinators.calscape.org/pollinator-companion/welcome #nativeplants #plantsomething

Thank you to everyone who joined our first Wildfire Resilience Index webinar this week! 💻 Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI3zl3r0x7s Explore your score and sign up for our next webinar: https://www.wildfireindex.org/ #WildfireResilience @moorefound.bsky.social

The WRI is live and we want to make sure the people who need it most know how to use it! 🤝 Join our webinar! 📅 May 12 1:00 PDT | 2:00 MDT 🔗 Register: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y-0FFgcVTS6nC8iSIMNbaw#/registration #WildfireResilience #FreeWebinar #SustainableCommunities

The first step to building wildfire resilience is knowing where you stand. Now you can. Today, NCEAS is launching the Wildfire Resilience Index Explore your score: wildfireindex.org Made with support from @moorefound.bsky.social

Our April newsletter, published today, includes updates on our upcoming Spring Seminar series and more synthesis science in action! 💌 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-april-2026 📩 Subscribe: https://ucsb.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d7494403ed9d8c97a5479f0d4&id=bbef3949b4

One week away!🌟 We're kicking off the NCEAS 2026 Seminar Series with Abre' Conner from the NAACP! Join us on May 1 at 12pm PDT, and be sure to register for the two webinars that follow. Register for the series🔗: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXqDJx2NSUWwSuewyVRiZw#/registration

Will AI be a net benefit for the planet? 🌍 Hear both sides, ask questions, and vote on who makes the most convincing case. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 21 🕖 6:00 PM 📍 Validation Ale Free & open to all https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HyBfnbaoMEJ_IyOyxHDRrkVWHmJ4ztQrAGtNq5aDZuDy2g/viewform

⚡Final reminder: Morpho Initiative proposals close April 15 at 5 PM PT. 🔗 nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho #MorphoInitiative #EnvironmentalDataScience #ScienceForImpact #OpenCall #ScienceInServiceOfSolutions #AppliedScience

⚡Final call! Applications for the Morpho Initiative close in 2 days. 🔗 nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho #MorphoInitiative #EnvironmentalDataScience #ScienceForImpact #OpenCall #ScienceInServiceOfSolutions #AppliedScience

🌑 April 13th-20th is Dark Sky Week! International Dark Sky Week encourages people around the globe to "go dark" by turning lights off and using environmentally-friendly lighting choices to protect wildlife, people, and the planet. #darkskyweek #preventpollution

🚨1 week left to apply to Morpho 📅 Deadline: April 15 🔗 nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho #MorphoInitiative #EnvironmentalDataScience #ScienceForImpact #OpenCall #ScienceInServiceOfSolutions #AppliedScience

Curious about AI’s impact on environmental science? 🌍🤖 Join our AI for the Planet Debate! What is AI for the Planet? I’s an initiative exploring how AI can tackle urgent environmental challenges! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HyBfnbaoMEJ_IyOyxHDRrkVWHmJ4ztQrAGtNq5aDZuDy2g/viewform

⏳ 2 weeks left → Morpho RFP closes April 15 5 PM PT | 7PM CDT 📅 Deadline: April 15 🔗 nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho #MorphoInitiative #EnvironmentalDataScience #ScienceForImpact #OpenCall #ScienceInServiceOfSolutions #AppliedScience

"Will AI be a Net Benefit for the Planet?" 2 leading voices in environmental science will take opposing sides. Join the conversation, ask questions, and cast your vote. 4/21 | 6PM | Validation Ale FZ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HyBfnbaoMEJ_IyOyxHDRrkVWHmJ4ztQrAGtNq5aDZuDy2g/viewform

The Arctic Data Center is seeking three new members to serve three-year terms on our Science Advisory Board. The Board provides advice and evaluates the progress and quality of Center deliverables and services. For more information, see the nomination form here: https://forms.gle/hhbYoe9YXyDbvN7q8

🌼 Check out our March newsletter for info on our programs, upcoming events, & many more stories of synthesis science in action! 💌 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-march-2026 📩 Subscribe: https://us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d7494403ed9d8c97a5479f0d4&id=bbef3949b4

What happens when data meets collaboration? 🤝 🦋 Morpho working groups turn existing data into actionable solutions for environmental management. 🌿 Apply now 🗓️ April 15 at 5 PM PT | 7PM CDT 🔗https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho

Spring is a time for new ideas to take root 🌱 🦋 The Morpho Initiative supports collaborative, data-driven science to turn environmental data into real-world impact. 🌿 Apply to Morpho! 🗓️ Deadline: April 15 🔗 https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho #FirstDayOfSpring #OpenCall

Applying to Morpho? Join our virtual office hours to connect directly with our team: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0R0rKUvXteZcqmEtGE80mxu-x9zyMhaM3pA4eovFFssIugYNkX6i3-qab-kqeDaTe_DWiUw-xp 📅 Deadline April 15

TONIGHT! Join us at the Draughtsmen to learn more about wildfire resilience from Dr. Cat Fong! 🔥

♀️ Join us in celebrating 115 years of International Women’s Day! See the graphic below for more information and ways to get involved this year. #internationalwomensday #womeninstem

Your voice matters! 3 more weeks to participate in our Community Survey. 🔗: ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Science by the Pint: Wildfire Resilience Index Wednesday, March 11 5:30 (HH) - 7:30 PM Draughtsmen 53 Santa Felicia Drive Goleta, CA https://www.draughtsmenaleworks.com/events/science-by-the-pint-2-ym8cy-pd6kk-bpwne-wpab3-pdk2a-w8lyw $1.50 from every beer sold -> the Undergraduate Research Symposium

📣 Have you heard about rockweed? 🐚 This brown algae is essential for sustaining life on our coastlines! ➡️ Learn more: https://www.independent.com/2026/02/24/can-santa-barbara-researchers-bring-rockweed-back-from-the-brink/

What is Morpho? 🤔 Collaboration + data + training = science in service of solutions. 📣 📅 Apply by April 15 → nceas.ucsb.edu/morpho

Happy International Polar Bear Day! Polar Bears International focuses on polar bear conservation efforts across the Arctic. Learn more at polarbearsinternational.org ! #conservation #internationalpolarbearday

💚 Check out our February newsletter for info on our programs, upcoming events, & many more stories of synthesis science in action! 💌 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-february-2026 📩 Subscribe: ucsb.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #SynthesisScience #AI #ScienceInAction

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined our Morpho Initiative Webinar! 🎥 Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWW_OEJtf4g 🦋 We're excited for your proposals! 📅 Deadline: April 15, 2026 5 PM PT / 7 PM CDT

⚡ Final call! Applications for the Gulf Ecosystem Initiative RFP close Feb 20, 2026 🌊. 🔗 Apply here: www.nceas.ucsb.edu/gulfeco #FinalCall