Y’all . . my advisor surprised me with this custom mug w/ title block and abstract of my most recent paper! 😭 Thank you for being a patient, kind, supportive, and understanding mentor throughout this PhD journey 🙏🏼❤️🌱
@tgreames
Assistant Professor
@DrDomEnergy
of
@UCIrvine
@UciUrban
is spearheading a groundbreaking study with
@UCLA
and
@GeorgiaTech
researchers to explore the potential benefits of electrifying and expanding public transportation systems in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
While folks are still on this app... I'm thrilled to announce that I’ve officially joined the
@Social_Ecology
faculty as an Assistant Professor of Infrastructure Equity in
@UciUrban
!
So grateful to start this new journey. Cali folks, wadduppp
I’M FLOORED. SELECTED FOR A
@FulbrightPrgrm
RESEARCH GRANT TO CHILE 🇨🇱!!! 😭 I️ had to check the portal again to make sure this letter was real. Woww - a win for us all. 📸:
@ThePlayFinisher
live no during our call earlier
Hi everyone! I'm designing a new graduate level
#energytransitions
and
#energyjustice
course to teach later this year. What are your favorite texts, scholars, and examples you'd wish to see in a course like this? (focus particularly on transitions)
@AcademicChatter
#energytwitter
🚨New paper alert🚨 It’s here!! “Recognition of and response to energy poverty in the United States” by myself and
@tgreames
. Published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
Available here:
@eugenejohnson_
Dominic here! Going into my final year of my PhD in Environment and Sustainability at
@UMSEAS
. Research broadly is on
#energyjustice
. More narrowly, I️ seek to understand what factors make households most vulnerable to experiencing
#energypoverty
in the US through an urban lens.
The recent flooding in Detroit on the day of my defense was a painful reminder of the importance of my work. The importance of prioritizing Black communities in the midst of current and anticipated climate breakdown.
Before the day is over, I want to send a big Happy 40th birthday to the best advisor in the game,
@tgreames
! Beyond grateful for your support, guidance, & patience that you selflessly give to me and so many others. Cheers to a new year of love, light, and laughter!
Congrats
@tgreames
the new Senior Advisor to the Dept. of
@ENERGY
Office of Economic Impact & Diversity! Dr. Reames will be responsible for
#EJ
policy & analysis to ensure energy investments & benefits reach frontline & communities of color. READ MORE:
#BlackintheIvory
is requesting a letter for
@FulbrightPrgrm
and being met with “only superstars win Fulbright’s”. Then, once successfully awarded and notifying them, no acknowledgement or congratulations were provided 🙃
So happy to be back in person at the 3rd International Conference on Energy Research and Social Science !
#ERSS2022
Great to catch up with old friends/colleagues and meet new folks!
I presented a poster on my final dissertation chapter titled. .
Congratulations to
@UMSEAS
Ph.D. candidate Dominic Bednar on receiving a prestigious Fulbright Award!
Through his work, Dominic will add to an impressive legacy of U-M students who have accomplished bold projects thanks to Fulbright funding.
More:
🚨New Publication Alert🚨
My final dissertation chapter is out for the world to read! w/ my amazing Ph.D. advisor
@tgreames
:
"Fleeting energy protections: State and utility level policy responses to energy poverty in the United States during COVID-19"
My best bud, Koda holding me down through this PhD. Taking care of a pup is no easy feat. But they are worth it. They love and forgive unconditionally.
#NationalDogDay
Update: I submitted 4 applications last year. 3/4 I interviewed for: one, ‘first round zoom’ and 2 ‘virtual visit’ interviews. I wasn’t offered the position for either.
Which is ok, b/c what’s your is yours. Grateful for the opportunity to share my work and expand my network. 🙏🏼
Happy
#EarthDay
today and everyday, everyone!
Some affirmations for
#earthday2021
:
I am grounded
I am supported
I am rooted
I am dynamic
I am resilient
I am patient
I am in community
Move about today & each day with these in mind as we traverse this beautiful planet 🌍
✨Update✨Started as a visiting faculty member today at
@UPEACE
! Thanks to everyone who shared info with me to support the design of this new course 🖤🙏🏽
Hi everyone! I'm designing a new graduate level
#energytransitions
and
#energyjustice
course to teach later this year. What are your favorite texts, scholars, and examples you'd wish to see in a course like this? (focus particularly on transitions)
@AcademicChatter
#energytwitter
A Call for Authentic Black Engagement - Navigating academic spaces dominated by systems of white supremacy and oppression- while difficult for Black faculty, students, and staff- is our norm.
Guest lecturing today in person for
@kirkjalbert
’s Science, Tech., & Inequality class. Slightly nervous only because I’ve not taught in person since 2019 😳. Nonetheless, I’m excited to engage with students and certain it’s going to be a great time.
I’m on National radio today!
I’ll be joining, WAOK AM 1380 - On Point with
@JuandolynStokes
talking about, “Why we Must Care About Climate Change: Extreme Heat Panel Discussion”.
You can tune in LIVE today, August 31st, 2023 at 11am ET at this link:
Hi everyone!
One of my students is doing research on youth investment to combate environmental injustices in Oakland, CA.
Could you please share this tweet/flyer with your networks/people in that region so she can conduct a few more interviews.
Thanks so much 🙏🏽✨🙏🏽
I’m realizing that your 20s are really for excavating—making space for you to be strategic about where and how you lay a solid foundation in your 30s.
Building anything takes on a number of forms & phases.
Take your time and embrace the process—you’re well aligned ✨
It's almost time! LIVE at 7pm EST join
#UMSEAS
on the
@UMich
YouTube channel, the 18th Peter M. Wege Lecture featuring
@NaomiAKlein
Catch the discussion LIVE here:
Had my first reference call for a student last week. It felt so great to sing high praises and tell the recruiter directly, “hire her”. What an oddly powerful and satisfying feeling/position to be in.
Beyond thrilled to see my mentor/advisor make the
#Grist50
list!
What many folks may not know is that
@tgreames
has been influential in my own
#EnergyJustice
scholarship, teaching, and decision to continue my PhD at
@UMSEAS
.
Congrats again on this well deserved honor!
@grist
.
With great struggles comes great creativity. I noticed some of my PhD students were not doing well with the isolation of COVID. Solution you ask?? Hammock meetings with optional skype in! Due to the tree needs it has to b done in small groups. 2 hours really boosts moral.
I Love sporting my
@ESPAumich
‘I️’m a Scientist - Ask me about my Research’ shirt on travel days! Otw to
#HBCUClimateChange2018
, I️ received 3 opportunities to share the importance of my my PhD work whilst increasing awareness of
#EnvironmentalJustic
…
Grateful to hear from and finally meet the brilliant
@ClintSmithIII
yesterday during the
@ASUTheCollege
lecture! Constantly inspired by his research, performances, and writing 🙌🏼
Who else finna call in Black tomorrow or this week? Who wants to but knows that you have to make it through the end of the week? Sending much love out to my ppl ❤️🌱✊🏼
Today was one of those days where I️ just knew I️ would not be productive with research. Letting go of the expectation that everyday HAS to be a productive research day makes me feel a bit more at ease.
If you’re looking for a really cool conference to present your work, research, share an important skill, and connect with Black Environmentalist across the country - this is the one for you!
🌱 We are accepting proposals for our in-person
#BIEConference
sessions! Proposals should support community building, career development, and/or skill sharing that is centered on Black people in environmental fields. Submit here by Feb 16th: . Share widely!
📢 Mark Your Calendars!!
🌍
#BlackInEnvironWeek
🌎 is back and taking over
#EarthWeek
!! Check out and share our schedule of events.
Please make sure to follow us
@BlackInEnviron
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube 🙌🏾
Immensely proud of my mentor/MS & PhD advisor on this well deserved recognition!! 🙌🏽✨ Dr. Reames continues to help me and so many others engage with the academy in such a pedestrian way that makes this path feel attainable. Thanks for all that you do and continue to do 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
“When you do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” -George Washington Carver. I’m excited to announce that your favorite
#energyjustice
scholar just earned promotion to associate professor w/tenure
@UMich
@UMSEAS
!!!
#Tenured
🚨TODAY🚨
Summit schedule:
(1) Student EJ flash talks 1:30pm-3pm
(2) Networking reception 3pm-4pm
(3) Community leaders panel 4pm-5pm
(4) National
#GameChangers
of EJ panel 6pm
ALL EVENTS IN RACKHAM AUDITORIUM!
Tweet your questions using
#MichiganEJ30
I’m curious: how many doc students are being asked to review manuscripts? If so, how often are you doing this service work?
I’ve declined 3 already this year despite how interesting and relevant these are to my work/field. Flexing my ‘no’ muscle to stay focused.
#AcademicChatter
🚨New paper alert🚨 It’s here!! “Recognition of and response to energy poverty in the United States” by myself and
@tgreames
. Published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
Available here:
New paper alert🚨
Check out this new article that explores energy just outcomes of a low-income community solar project in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
With my colleagues Dr. Doug Bessette and
@DrDomEnergy
, I'm excited to share my first, first-author publication "Locally charged: Energy justice outcomes of a low-income community solar project in Michigan."
Imagine if we thought more critically about mobility and also invested this amount into climate controlled, public transit. It would include various forms of rail across the country. All community led design efforts in collaboration w/ everyone who needs to be in there.Dreaming😴
From
@SecGranholm
: HUGE:
@POTUS
has just awarded $2.8 billion to 20 US companies across 12 states to expand
#MadeInAmerica
battery manufacturing for EVs & our electrical grid, and make battery materials + components here at home that we currently import from other countries.
The start of the decade, increased awareness about disparities that the global pandemic reveals for Black people globally.
#CombatAntiBlackness
for yrs to come with an insightful series ft. leaders across the Black diaspora and in your region.
The diverse future we need is Black and green. Join our conversation today @ 7PM EST on what they look like and how to get there.
#BlackToTheFuture
Register here:
The environment is everything and we are everywhere.
Thrilled to help show how diverse and far reaching our involvement in these arenas is. 🌞
#BlackInEnvironment
🌍✊🏽
Happy New Year!✨
#BlackInEnvironment
week is on the horizon!🌳🍊☀️🏜🏞🔋💡🐠🏃🏿♀️🚴🏿♂️🏡
We're looking for folks to join our planning call on Jan 21st. Please retweet and share with your networks. We're excited to show the world 🌍 who we are.
DM if you're interested 💚
I'm so excited to join youth from across the world as a keynote speaker during the
@IntrepidMuseum
’s 3rd Annual Virtual Youth Summit!
Please register, share this post, and encourage any youth, young adults, or youth serving organizations you know to join us on Sat. June 11, 2022
#UMSEAS
@tgreames
was recently awarded one of Midwest Energy News' "40 Under 40". He's a game-changer in the fight for a more just &
#sustainable
world.
Congrats Tony👏👏