UCLA G RAND C HALLENGE I N S USTAINABILITY CA H IGHER E DUCATION S USTAINABILITY C ONFERENCE J UNE 2014

Q UICK F ACTS ABOUT UCLA Founded in 1919 ~7,000 academic professionals ~40,000 students (daily population of 70,000) College (5 divisions) 11 Professional Schools Medical Center Research awards averaging near $1B/year

Loosely Based on the White House Definition of “Grand Challenges” 1.Specific 2.Measurable 3.Attainable 4.Relevant 5.Time bound 6.Captures the imagination Harnesses innovation and advances in science, technology and implementation across campus

UCLA G RAND C HALLENGE P ROJECTS Extraordinary Projects Capture the imagination Demand advances, innovation and breakthroughs Rely on creative funding strategies

UCLA G RAND C HALLENGE IN S USTAINABILITY With partnerships across sectors and communities, UCLA will develop a comprehensive plan to achieve 100% renewable energy and 100% local water while enhancing biodiversity in the Los Angeles region by 2050

PLAN COMPONENTS Identify or develop cost-effective new technologies Strategies to preserve local habitats and species Methods to address current practices, baseline usage, building inventory, cultural behaviors and norms Promotion of more equitable outcomes for communities Timelines, milestones, and required actions A communications plan to build and strengthen partnerships with the stakeholders of Los Angeles

FOCUS AREAS 1.Energy Generation and Storage 2.Water Technologies 3.Water Resource Characterization and Climate Change 4.Biological Resources, Biodiversity and Climate Change 5.Planning, Transportation, Architecture and Design 6.Public Health and Air Quality 7.Law, Policy and Economics 8.Public Engagement and Outreach

O RGANIZATIONAL S TRUCTURE Housed in Office of Vice Chancellor for Research, under new AVC position Hiring full-time Project Director Hiring development officer for grand challenges

F ACULTY T EAM Over 130 faculty across 70 departments, centers and institutes

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G RAND C HALLENGES -U NDERGRADUATE R ESEARCH S CHOLARS P ROGRAM 50 student cohort of sophomores Placement w/faculty in research settings Year-long seminar course STEM retention/STEM literacy

CONTACT INFO Nurit Katz, Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Cully Nordby, Academic Director, Inst. of the Environment And Sustainability