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This week from PSEII

Alexis Willoughby Robinson - Monday, February 16
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THE PSEII newsletter Feb. 16, 2026

 

Welcome to this week’s updates from PSEII. 

 

Hello!! Looking forward to the week ahead with so many exciting conversations and the Economic Development Symposium. Get your ticket!  More opportunities to learn and engage await!

 

This Week in PSEII!!

 
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Get Ready! Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming PSEII Events You Won't Want to Miss

 

 

Activities from SOM, the University, & the Community

  
Events
 
cbeyClimates: Lab-Grown Meat and the Future of Alternative Protein Tuesday, February 17th, 2026,12:00 PM  — 12:45 PM, Yale School of Management, Evans Hall, Classroom 2410, 165 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT

Federal Policy Briefing: Changes, Trends, and What's Ahead-Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 3 PM Eastern, Webinar

Carbon Markets in Practice: Insights from American Forest Foundation's Family Forest Carbon Program-Tuesday,  March 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM Eastern, Webinar

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Seminar with Maria Roche - Monday, March 30, 2026, 11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m., Edward P. Evans Hall, 165 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, Classroom 4220


  
Applications 

Independent Study Opportunity w/ CBEY Finance, Food & Ag Systems, with a team of 3 amazing food and ag finance leaders: Mark Watson, Gray Harris, Dorothy Suput, and is phase-one of a longer-term project to improve food and farm systems and financing for them in the northeast US. The project involves research to create an annotated bibliography about farm and food system capital activation projects, planning efforts, grants, and existing landscape analyses.

Looking for a student with strong finance and food system knowledge, and the ability to conduct this research as an independent study with guidance from the team and me. There is some flexibility in the number of credit hours for this project, completed at different research depths, ranging from 1 to 3 credits, with work and hours adjusted accordingly. Any student who is interested can send an email to me at tagan.engel@yale.edu, briefly explaining their interest, related knowledge/experience, and attaching a resume. Full project description here and attached.
 

 

Opportunities
Inclusive Economic Development Lab RA
Email: Alexis.willoughby@yale.edu with a statement of interest and resume to apply.
RA to support case study writing and research.  Activities may include archival research, data tidying, data visualization, data analysis, comparative research on city models and best practice, and preparing for and conducting stakeholder interviews. RA will assist with drafting a public-facing case study outline and the first draft for review by the case team.  Public speaking at community-facing events during report dissemination may be part of the position.  Skills preferred: research and analysis, interviewing experience, data analysis skills, data visualization skills, and academic writing skills. The ideal candidates will have a strong interest in learning to conduct applied, community-engaged research. Candidates with strong people and technical skills who are interested in learning more about moving data into community-facing products designed to facilitate community planning are encouraged to apply.  Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled.
Get LEED Accredited Before You Graduate
LEED Green Associate credential: the leading designation in green building and sustainability. Earning your LEED credential as a student shows employers you're career-ready and serious about sustainability. Take the exam before it updates in April 2026 and becomes more challenging. Get certified now and be prepared to work on LEED v4 projects as you launch your career.

Live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
February 14 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
March 14 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
April 11 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT - OR -
On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
*The above options are all identical.
Student Cost: $200 (use code “green” for $100 off)
Non-students: $300
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop, completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Please contact the instructor, Lorne, directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com
 
Insights for Students: Spring 2026 Recruiting for Nonprofit and Education
 
We are also highlighting numerous volunteer and giving opportunities this week.
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen
New Haven Reads 
New Haven Pride Center
New HYTES

🍲 Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)
Volunteer any day to help prepare and serve meals for our neighbors in need. Shifts include donation processing, food prep, cafe service, meal packing, dishwashing (sign up with a friend!), snack bag prep, pantry support, and resource center assistance.
There are also evening opportunities like Dinner on the Green on Monday (Trinity Church) and Wednesday (First & Summerfield United Methodist Church).

💛 United Way Opportunities
Support families and communities across New Haven through a variety of service projects:
Whether you have an hour or an afternoon, there’s a way to make an impact. Sign up for a shift and help nourish our community!
 

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Coordinator: Alexis Willoughby- Robinson, Associate Director of Outreach and engagement