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06/24/2026

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06/08/2026

Marine fossils up on Mount Everest? Why of course! While you are at it, read about some of the earliest European explorations and attempts to summit Mount Everest and how George Mallory and Andrew Comyn (aka Sandy) Irvine may have done so in 1924, many years before Sir Edwin Hillary's summit. Lots of great and interesting info out there about the early years of mountaineering on Everest and their contributions to our understanding of plate tectonics. (Check out this link too after you read the History of Geology page's excellent post below: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sandy-irvine-body-found-everest?)
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06/06/2026

This should be an excellent conversation with Katherine Hayhoe and Jonathan Foley! Register now for the June 16th, 2pm event!

From attacks on climate science by the current administration to the faltering of international climate negotiations and the rise of disinformation, the past few years have presented unprecedented challenges for everyone working on advancing science-based climate solutions.

In the next Ignite, join Katharine Hayhoe and Jonathan Foley as they explore what it takes to connect across differences, how to communicate climate science with accuracy and empathy, and where in the world to look for meaningful action.

🗓️ June 16, 2026
🕑 2PM EDT

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05/26/2026

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05/21/2026

It was very exciting to be a part of the conversation this morning at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Strategy Lab on Trends and Future Forces. If you want to have your voice heard, you have to be willing to step up and be a part of the process.
Sitting today with community members and having these conversations with them and the LVPC planners who help give guidance for our local municipalities as they go through the development process was a great experience. Knowing that they listen and value our community college voices shows that we all have an impact. We just have to show up.
Check out their website for some helpful information about trends and development in the Lehigh Valley, and future events at LVPC.

🚀 How fast is the future moving? And is the Lehigh Valley ready to move with it? 🚀

Technology is accelerating at breakneck speed, and our societal preferences are shifting just as fast. To build a thriving region, we can’t just react to change—we have to anticipate it.

Join the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) for our upcoming FutureLV Strategy Lab: Trends and Future Forces! This is your opportunity to help update FutureLV: The Regional Plan and our Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

We are hosting an interactive, collaborative roundtable discussion focused on how rapidly changing tech and evolving community preferences impact regional development, infrastructure, and mobility.

Your voice, your insights, and your vision are essential to shaping the policy that drives our community forward. Let’s co-create the future of the Lehigh Valley together! 🙌

📅 When: Thursday, May 21 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Where: 615 Waterfront Dr, Suite 201, Allentown, PA
🎟️ Cost: Free (Registration required)

Space is limited for this roundtable discussion. Secure your spot today! 👇https://www.eventbrite.com/e/futurelv-strategy-lab-future-forces-tickets-1987849323839?aff=oddtdtcr…



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05/09/2026

If you have not yet signed up for the Regenerative Energy Initiative's (formerly Sustainable Energy Fund) Energy Path 2026: 3 day Bootcamp followed by a Professional Conference day (July 13-16) - do it now! Scholarships are available at the link below and will cover lodging and meals for the entire time or you can also just commute as it is held locally this year at Moravian University. So far we have several students and faculty attending and we hope to see you there! This opportunity is available for both faculty and students.
As you are completing it, make sure that you indicate that you are from NCC and with NCC Climate Action Network and that one or both of NCC's Energy Path ambassadors told you all about this opportunity - Hannah Burros or Jocelyn Surace.

Energypath 2026 Scholarships Valued at $2,500, Energypath 2026 is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with today’s most exciting energy technologies while connecting with leaders shaping the future of sustainable and regenerative energy. We are offering 100 full scholarships to college st...

05/01/2026

Since we have been all about the birds this week (pictures of our adventures on campus will follow soon) >>>>>> Webinar alert: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

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04/23/2026

Sign up for Energy Path 2026 and get a scholarship to attend from July 13-16. The 2026 Energypath Conference will take place at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA on Thursday, July 16, after the completion of the 3-day boot camps from July 13-15, 2026. Scholarship includes logging at Moravian and all meals.
Participants will explore today’s most exciting sustainable and regenerative energy technologies through hands-on learning and expert-led instruction. Each three-day Pre-Conference Energy Boot Camp (July 13–15) offers a unique opportunity to gain technical skills, collaborate with professionals and educators, and build a deeper understanding of the renewable energy transition. Sign up to be an Ambassador too - for amazing perks. Plus the 5 schools that send the highest number of participants will receive $5,000 - so make sure to put down NCC!

Energypath 2026 Scholarships Valued at $2,500, Energypath 2026 is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with today’s most exciting energy technologies while connecting with leaders shaping the future of sustainable and regenerative energy. We are offering 100 full scholarships to college st...