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Sustainable Subsea Networks: Metrics for Data Center Sustainability

Nicole Starosielski - Professor, Film Studies

Status: Full- no new appr needed     Weekly Hours: 6-8 hrs     Location: Off Campus

The project, called Sustainable Subsea Networks (https://sustainablesubseanetworks.com/), investigates the sustainability of subsea cables—the backbone of global digital networks that carry over 99% of transoceanic internet traffic (satellite is responsible for less than 1%). There are currently no industry-wide metrics for assessing the sustainability of the cable system...

 Arts & Humanities   Social Sciences   Engineering, Design & Technologies   Environmental Issues

Sustainable Subsea Networks: Two Positions 1) Design and Deployment of a Sustainable Subsea Cable System 2) Coordinating Sustainable Practices for Industries and Policymakers

Nicole Starosielski - Professor, Film Studies

Status: Full- no new appr needed     Weekly Hours: 6-8 hrs     Location: Off Campus

The project, called Sustainable Subsea Networks, investigates the sustainability of subsea cables—the backbone of global digital networks that carry over 99% of transoceanic internet traffic (satellite is responsible for less than 1%). There are currently no industry-wide metrics for assessing the sustainability of the cable system. Our research...

 Arts & Humanities   Social Sciences   Engineering, Design & Technologies   Environmental Issues

Sustainable Subsea Networks: Documentary Research Film Assistant Position

Nicole Starosielski - Professor, Film Studies

Status: Full- no new appr needed     Weekly Hours: 6-8 hrs     Location: Off Campus

The project, in development for Sustainable Subsea Networks, will create a 10-15 minute documentary film investigating the sustainability of subsea cables—the backbone of global digital networks that carry over 99% of transoceanic internet traffic (satellite is responsible for less than 1%).There are currently no industry-wide metrics for...

 Arts & Humanities   Social Sciences   Engineering, Design & Technologies   Environmental Issues

Regenerative Agriculture Policy & Food System Infrastructure Research Positions

Nicole Starosielski - Professor, Film Studies

Status: Current Term Now Closed     Weekly Hours: 6-8 hrs     Location: Off Campus

In response to the critical role of regenerative agriculture in combating climate change, we seek to conduct groundbreaking research that will drive the development of innovative policies in California to catalyze widespread adoption of regenerative practices. Our team is working to transform California's agricultural landscape through cutting-edge public-private...

 Arts & Humanities   Social Sciences   Engineering, Design & Technologies   Environmental Issues

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