Section 02 Grana - Developmental Patterning: Making a Complex Organism from a Single Cell
Section 03 Gallik - The Cellular Basis of Physiological Processes
Section 04 Lewis - Biowarfare and Bioterrorism Agents
Section 05 Fuller - Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds
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The Northeast Section of The Wildlife Society, in cooperation with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Castleton State College, is taking applications for it's 2010 Field Course. Check out the Section website for details, testimonials from the 2009 students, and registration info:
http://joomla.wildlife.org/NE//index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=302
The course is offered for 3 credits through Castleton State College in Vermont. Total costs for the course are $850, which includes 3 credits at CSC, 2 weeks room and board, and all fees. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and the course is limited to 20 students. Please visit the website for more details and links to the application and views of the Kehoe Conservation Camp that serves as the base of operations.
If you are interested, feel free to contact me for more information.
John E. McDonald, Jr., Ph.D
Wildlife Research Specialist
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program US Fish & Wildlife Service--Region 5 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035
413-253-8675 phone
413-253-8487 FAX
Northeast Section Representative, The Wildlife Society
]]>Riparian (streamside) is critical habitat in Utah and is used by <75% of Utah’s avian species. Results of this project aim to guide restoration and continued monitoring efforts statewide. The Utah Division of
Wildlife Resources is hiring 4 (four) cross disciplinary (bird/veg) technicians to conduct point counts and habitat assessments for the 19th year of Utah's statewide riparian monitoring project.
4-full time positions run approximately May 1st through mid-late August with some flexibility on either end.
Crew lead position may start as early as mid-April. Crew lead will be expected to oversee 3 technicians and report to supervisor regularly. Salary ranges from $11-$16/hr depending on experience. Vehicle and grocery allowance (up to $20/day) will also be provided (mileage will be reimbursed if you choose to use your own vehicle). Applicants must be willing to work long hours independently (frequently alone during bird surveys), car-camp for extended periods (5 days/week), enjoy early morning work, hike up to 5 miles/day, have excellent vision & hearing, and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle with a valid driver's license. Housing is not provided but camping is allowed on study sites. The Utah Partners in Flight Program is building a statewide database for all birds. Each year point count surveys are conducted at over 40 established riparian sites statewide. Examples of duties: conducts unlimited distance point count surveys; conducts vegetation surveys on established points; performs data entry of field survey results and other data as needed; records survey and observation activities in field notebook; and performs quality control on database entries both individually and in conjunction with other wildlife professionals and technicians; performs other related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL BE:
1) Able to identify western riparian birds both visually and by song/call;
2) Experienced with unlimited distance point count methods and/or line transect methods
3) Able to estimate populations of mixed species with reasonable accuracy;
4) Experienced in basic vegetation sampling methods or plant ID & taxonomy;
5) Able to enter field data using Excel and Access.
6) Able to interact well with other team members and the general public.
7) Able to work independently and as part of a crew and maintain daily contact with supervisor;
8) Preference may be given to applicants with a degree in biological sciences, wildlife, or other closely-related fields.
Positions are administered out of the Utah Division of
Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City. Two positions will be based in the southern
half of the state and two will be in the northern half. Bird surveys will be
conducted May-June and habitat surveys will begin July 1 and continue until
work is complete (mid-late August). Study sites are located in some of the most
picturesque landscapes in North America, including Zion and Capitol Reef
National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, State and Federal
Wildlife Management Areas, and several National Forests.
***Mandatory avian ID and survey protocol training will
be held during the first week of May 2010 *** Training is tentatively scheduled
to begin May 3, but may be adjusted to accommodate employee availability.
APPLICATIONS: please submit application as soon as
possible. Hiring will begin once suitable applicants are found. E-mail the
following 3
items: COVER LETTER, RESUME, three work-related
REFERENCES (name, phone number, and email address) to HILLARY WHITE [EM:
HILLARYWHITE [at] UTAH.GOV]. Subject heading should read “RIPARIAN PROJECT”
*For more information phone (801) 209-2013 or email
HILLARYWHITE [at] UTAH.GOV
Hillary White
Riparian Project Leader
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Non-Game Avian Program
801.209.2013
801.538.4709 (fax)
hillarywhite [at] utah.gov ( mailto:hillarywhite@utah.gov )
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We are seeking applications to the 2010 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU: Global Change and Its Impacts. Students in their sophmore or junior years of college with strong credentials and majoring in biology, ecology, geological sciences, civil engineering, marine science, chemistry, or any other environmentally-related discipline are encouraged to apply. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Students and teachers in the program will each work in a faculty-mentored research group. You will have the opportunity to explore research in the fields of ecology, geology, hydrogeology, civil engineering, urban planning, GIS, and coastal ecology, all as they relate to /Global Change and Its Impacts. More about the REU program at <http://www.esi.utexas.edu/research/reu/info.html>.
This program stresses connections between scientific and policy fields related to the environment in the area of Global Change. Why is an interdisciplinary approach to Global Change issues important? Think about trying to manage complex environmental problems such as climate impacts on water resources. These problems cannot be approached successfully without considering the impacts of human influence on water or land use. The program illustrates approaches to attacking difficult, multidimensional environmental issues. The University of Texas at Austin is home to top faculty and researchers in the area of global change research. ESI’s mission brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines, and as such allows participants to gain a larger perspective on the state of global change science.
The ten-week program runs from the first week of June to the first week of August 2010. All students will be housed in a UT dormitory, and the costs of the dormitory and meal plan ($500) are included in the program. We assume that local teachers will not need these amenities, but all participants will be awarded a stipend of $4,500 for the summer, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Austin. Receipt of the full salary amount will be contingent upon completion of the
program requirements.
The Environmental Science Institute REU program is more than just research – there will be a variety of social activities throughout the summer, and field trips to provide hands-on experience in areas outside of your own research. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Applications are due Feb 1, 2010. Program runs from the first week of June until the first week of August. Program Flyer <http://www.esi.utexas.edu/research/reu/2010%20REU%20flyer.pdf>,
Application Page <http://www.esi.utexas.edu/research/reu/info.html#applications>
Please direct any questions you have to Roy Rich at rrich@mail.utexas.edu.
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Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) Missouri Department of Conservation/University of Missouri
Dates: May 17– August 19, 2010(a little earlier and later for crew leaders)
Pay Rate: Ten crew members: $9.32/hr. Two crew leaders: $10.73/hr.
Housing provided.
Hours: 40 hrs/week (4 ten-hour work days)
Positions to be filled: 10 crew members, 2 crew leaders. (8 in Ellington, MO; 4 at Peck Ranch near Winona)
Duties: Botany technicians identify over 500 plants to species level(often small and vegetative), estimate plant coverage, canopy closure and count soft mast fruits. Data are entered electronically into Trimble Ranger/Nomad electronic data collectors. Crews navigate to plots using Garmin GPS units and topographical maps.
In addition to all of these tasks,crew leaders supervise the crews, download data from the electronic data collectors, check data for accuracy, and make daily assignments.
Qualifications: College coursework toward a degree in natural resources:
coursework in botany, taxonomy, ecology and forestry preferred. Bachelor’s degree required for crew leaders. Valid driver’s license required.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a field botany and/or taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. Intensive botanical training will be provided, but basic taxonomic knowledge is a prerequisite for the training. Successful applicants will be detail- oriented, able to communicate effectively, and able to cheerfully endure harsh field conditions (heat, humidity, ticks, chiggers, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars and steep terrain). If you love learning about plants and natural communities, this is your job!
The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) is a nationally- renowned, long-term study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. Many natural resource professionals have begun their career working on this project over the last 19 years. Understanding plants gives you an important competitive edge when applying for most natural resource professions. You will learn to identify hundreds of forest, woodland and glade plant species. This position is a great opportunity to hone your botany skills, learn about forest ecology and natural communities, and to interact with other students and professionals in the natural resources field.
We are centered in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, providing ample opportunities for botanizing and hiking, and swimming and canoeing in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. Housing is provided and is located on conservation land.
APPLCATION DEADLINE:February 8, 2010
For more information and application instructions, contact:
Susan Farrington 551 Joe Jones Blvd. West Plains MO 65775 susan.farrington@mdc.mo.gov Phone (417) 255-9561 ext. 307Fax (417) 256-0429
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Graduate Student Fellowships are available starting in Fall 2010 to study the ecological genetics of invasive species, including plant pathogens. Fellowships offer a highly competitive stipend as well as funds for research and travel.
The University of Georgia has received a Partnerships for International Research and Education
(PIRE) grant from the National Science Foundation to support research on the genetics and ecology of invasive plant and pathogen species exchanged between the southeastern US and China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Successful applicants will develop research projects that will study the population genetics, ecology and/or demography of invasive species that are native to the southeastern US and to China. A significant proportion of each student's research project will be conducted in China in collaboration with Chinese research scientists. Students will receive training in Chinese language and culture as well as appropriate biology courses.
Students can work with any senior personnel on the UGA-PIRE program (see list below and at http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/people_senior_US.html). Students should contact a prospective major adviser directly and apply through that department. For additional information concerning the application process, interested students should refer to our web site
(http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire) and contact Dr. Rodney Mauricio, UGA-PIRE Program Director, via email (mauricio@uga.edu). General inquiries can be directed at Dr. Mauricio as well.
Current List of Senior Personnel on the UGA PIRE:
Michael Arnold (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia) Jeff Bennetzen (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia) John Burke (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia) Jeb Byers (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia) Donald Champagne (Department of Entomology, University of Georgia) Shu-Mei Chang (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia) John Drake (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia) Travis Glenn (School of Public Health, University of Georgia) James Hamrick (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia) Paul Hendrix (Professor of Ecology, University of Georgia) John Maerz (Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia) Rodney Mauricio (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia) Richard Meagher (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia) Andrew Paterson (Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Plant Biology, and Genetics, University of Georgia) Harald Scherm (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia) William Vencill (Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia) Ronald Walcott (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia) John Wares (Assistant Professor of Genetics, University of Georgia)
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Program Web Site: www,biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/reu/
The application deadline is February 1, 2010. At that time we will work with faculty mentors to select participants, and will offer students places in the program starting mid-February. The full-time, 10-week program will start in late May and run until the end of July.
Participants will receive a stipend of $4500 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta.
Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply. Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program is eligible, unless they have already been part of an REU program in Ocean Sciences or unless they will graduate before this summer. We are particularly interested in increasing our proportion of minority students and in reaching students at non-PhD
As in the first 5 years of our REU program, the research theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology is broadly interpreted. We have 3 core areas of research for students to choose from: Biological and geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments. This program is an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve
complex scientific problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes.
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Available are over 100 paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Natioanl Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWS) or US Geological Survey (USGS). Interships are primarily located in the 13 western states, inclucing Alaska and Hawaii. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats.
The CLM Intership Program is administered by the Chicago Botanic Garden and provides opportunities for interns to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, tpo explore their career goals and expand their resume.
To find out more details go to the CLM website is www.clminternship.org
APPLY ONLINE.
]]>Undergraduate education is one our highest priorities at Blandy Experimental Farm. Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. We have been aided in this effort by funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our primary goal is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific information to other scientists and the general public.
Our program exposes students to a diversity of research projects that collectively illustrate how natural systems function and how science progresses. Through the course of the summer we provide students with information on various career options in ecology and the environmental sciences. Next summer we will offer 10 awards that carry a $4668 stipend + an additional meal budget, free housing, and a budget for supplies and research-related travel. Interested students can access the necessary application form and instructions directly from our application page (http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/ReuWebPage/HomePage.php). If you need further information please send an email to Kyle Haynes or call 540 837-1758 ext 292 M-F, 9-5 Eastern Time. The application and all supporting materials are due on March 1, 2010. These fellowships are only available for U.S.
citizens and permanent U.S. residents.
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