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We would like to introduce you to France A. Córdova, our Hispanic Heritage Month STEM Superstar of the Day. France is the director of the National Science Foundation, a federal agency that develops programs to advance all fields of scientific discovery. She was nominated for the position in 2014 by President Barack Obama. Before she spent her days overseeing America’s science and scientific education programs, Córdova conducted important research on x-ray and gamma ray sources, accretion discs, and black holes, publishing more than 150 scientific papers. Back in 1993, she also became the first woman to hold the position of NASA Chief Scientist.

We would like to introduce you to Javier Fernandez-Han, our Hispanic Heritage Month STEM Superstar of the Day. As young as he is, Javier Fernandez-Han has taken strides that not many adults can claim to. Born to Chinese and Mexican immigrants, Fernandez-Han was named among the Forbes’ 30 under 30 for his invention of using algae to break down sewage waste into methane, which can be used for fuel. But that’s not all: When he was 14, he launched an organization Inventors without Borders. It aims to find innovative solutions to solve real-world problems in rural, poverty-stricken areas.

We would like to introduce you to Gabriela Farfan, our Hispanic Heritage Month STEM Superstar of the Day. Gabriela is a mineralogist who has studied rocks since she was just a child. When Farfan was a freshman geology major, she won an Intel Science Talent Search award for her independent research describing why some gemstones appear to change color when looked at from different angles. Her findings landed her an invitation from former first lady Michelle Obama to attend the ...2010 State of the Union address. That year, the White House referred to her as one of the outstanding young leaders in the scientific community. This year, the Mineralogical Society of America awarded her the Edward Kraus Crystallographic Research Grant, bringing the modern, multidisciplinary mineralogist one step closer to her dream of being a working scientist and a mineral curator at a natural history museum. See more

It's "Ask an Expert" Thursday!!! Today we will be revisiting the "Water Resources" Q&A with our expert Susanne Heim, Principal. So if you have a question ask away! #ceqa #nepa #wildfire #renewableenergy #environmentalplanning #waterresources #GIS #geothermal

We are proud to have contributed to such an amazing effort. Congratulations to SF Water, Power, Sewer (SFPUC) ,and all the organizations who took part, for such an incredible achievement!

We Hope your Holiday Season is Full of Small Miracles!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! The Panorama Team got dressed up for our annual Halloween Potluck today. A fantastic effort all round with both the food and the costumes. Can't wait until next year! #halloweentreats #potluck

Welcome to the Panorama Team, Tali Ashurov! Tali brings a wealth of experience as an environmental planner and project manager. We are delighted to have her on board. Full story here: https://www.panoramaenv.com//tali-ashurov-joins-the-panor/

Susanne Heim, Principal at Panorama Environmental and Graeme Donaldson, Controlled Thermal Resources, General Manager collaborated to provide input to the California Energy Commission on approaches to improve the permitting process for lithium extraction from geothermal brine at the Salton Sea https://www.panoramaenv.com/2019/10/03/lithium_permitting/

With summer upon us, Panorama is finding that counties across California are facing washed out roads and emergency repairs in the aftermath of an exceptionally stormy winter season. As high temperatures now melt the historic Sierra Nevada snow pack, our transportation infrastructure continues to sustain damages from high river flows and flooding. Panorama has created helpful tips for emergency and storm-damaged road repair projects. Read more below and contact Rita Wilke at 650-290-7241 or [email protected] with any questions!

Please join Stoel Rives LLP and Panorama Environmental, Inc. at noon Pacific time on Tuesday, February 28, for an update on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Sharing their insights will be water lawyer Wes Miliband and environmental consultants from Panorama Environmental. Given the pending changes to groundwater regulation in the State of California, groundwater users should be assessing risks and implementing strategies that protect their interests. This co...ntent is developed for private landownersindividuals and entitiesand public agencies that either directly produce groundwater themselves or rely upon another individual or entity to deliver groundwater for use. To register click the link below: https://info.stoel.com/reaction/RSGenPage.asp

Join Laurie Hietter at the Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting in Sacramento on October 24 where she will speak on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for geothermal development and the importance of public outreach: http://geothermalexpo.org/index.php//dewhurst-kfw-workshop/

Happy Earth Day 2016! What simple steps are you taking to help the planet? Every bit helps. Make everyday Earth Day. http://hubs.ly/H02MLJb0