Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 31 May 2001 to 1 Jun 2001
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There are 17 messages totalling 1152 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Postdoc: ecological modeling
2. gw: - Global Warming Melts Australia's Glaciers
3. 2001 Training Workshops
4. European Environmental Education Newsletter
5. digests with missing messages
6. anti-research arson (3)
7. help with plant adaptations
8. research faculty position at LSU
9. Job: remote sensing/GIS specialist, Center for Biodiversity and
Conservation, AMNH
10. USGS Job Opportunities (3)
11. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
12. job add (Ph.D. position)
13. USGS Job Opportunity
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:30:05 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: ecological modeling
Postdoctoral Opportunity in Ecological Modeling
The College of William and Mary
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
School of Marine Science
The Departments of Fisheries and Biological Sciences of the Virginia
Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Gloucester Point, Virginia invite
qualified applicants for an upcoming postdoctoral research associate
position. This will be a 12-month, non-tenure track position with the
opportunity for renewal pending approval and available funds.
VIMS is currently establishing an inter-disciplinary research program to
develop ecosystem-based fisheries management plans for several commercially
and recreationally important species within lower Chesapeake Bay. A major
goal of this program is to construct a series of multi-species mechanistic
models for the purposes of understanding food webs dynamics and trophic
interactions. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to: (1)
participate in the theoretical and empirical development of these models
(including the design and implementation of relevant field studies); (2)
write peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and progress reports;
and (3) present results to both the scientific and management communities.
A Ph.D. with strong quantitative skills and experience in ecological
modeling and computer programming are required. Preferred candidates will
have a strong publication/scientific presentation record and experience
modeling the community dynamics of marine organisms.
Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, dissertation title and
abstract, the names and addresses of three references, and advisor's name,
telephone number or email address to:
Dr. Richard L. Wetzel
The College of William and Mary
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062
Review will begin on June 25, 2001 and will continue until the position is
filled.
The College of William and Mary is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
****************************************************************************
*********************************************************
Dr. Richard L. Wetzel
Professor of Marine Science
College of William & Mary
VIMS/SMS
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Phone: (804)684-7381 FAX: (804)684-7392 Email: dick@vims.edu
For FedEx, etc., use above plus: Route 1208, Greate Road
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:45:01 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: gw: - Global Warming Melts Australia's Glaciers
global warming - Global Warming Melts Australia's Glaciers
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010531/sc/environment_glaciers_austral
ia_dc_1.html Global Warming Melts Australia's Glaciers (Reuters)
Australia's glaciers are melting.
``I didn't recognize it,'' said the Australian Antarctic Division's
chief plant scientist Dana Bergstrom, who returned to Heard Island on
the expedition after a 14-year absence.
``I was walking across sites that I had previously crawled across. What
was barren ground had cushion plants growing over them,'' she said.
``From an Antarctic perspective it is dramatic
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 15:06:38 -0500
From: Sumani Chimmula <schimmula@USGS.GOV>
Subject: 2001 Training Workshops
2001 TRAINING WORKSHOPS
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER &
MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
700 CAJUNDOME BLVD.
LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (337) 266-8699
TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX
CONTACT: pat_o'neil@usgs.gov WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.go=
v
The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is present=
ing
a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation,
photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Syste=
ms.
The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide=
access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural reso=
urce
survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, s=
tate
and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international
community is also greatly encouraged. Workshop participants are eligib=
le
to receive continuing education units (CEU's) for a fee of $10 in addit=
ion
to the standard registration expense.
Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of=
materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is
assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos,
maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the work=
shop
participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises.
Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation.
Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged bas=
ed
upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled works=
hops
are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the
listed phone number for workshop information.
February 6-8 Introduction to National Wetlands Classificati=
on
System
March 13-15 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
April 24-26 Hydric Soils and Wetland Delineations
May 12 WETMAAP (Wetland Education through Maps and Aerial
Photography)
June 13 Introduction to Geospatial Control Information for
Natural Resources
June 19-21 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
June 20-21 Introduction to the Identification of Wetland
Forest Trees
July 17-18 Metadata for Geospatial Data
August 14-16 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
September 18-20 Introduction to GPS for Natural Resources
October 24-26 Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing and Map=
ping
October 29-31 Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation
December 4-6 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
=
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:01:06 +0200
From: "Prof. Walter Leal Filho" <leal@TU-HARBURG.DE>
Subject: European Environmental Education Newsletter
Dear Colleagues,
The latest issue of the European Environmental
Education Newsletter (EEEN) is available at http://www.projekte.org/eeen.
Created in 1994 and on-line since 1998, each issue of EEEN receives over
1.000 hits, providing useful information on environmental education issues i
Europe and elsewhere.
Yours sincerely,
Walter Leal Filho
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:52:51 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: digests with missing messages
Apparently something has changed with listserv lists at the University of
Maryland as of about 25 May, so that some of you subscribed with the DIGEST
option are getting blank messages. The messages are being stored properly
in the archives if you want to see them that way.
This problem appears to be associated with messages that are sent with both
plain text and HTML versions of messages. The 'boundary' marker that is
included in such messages may be causing the problem. I have been trying
to screen out such messages on an irregular basis in the past, by asking
people who submit them to send them again without the HTML, and by cutting
and pasting some messages myself (one reason so many messages have been
showing up with me as the sender). I will start trying to let ONLY plain
ASCII text messages through to see if that solves the problem. Check the
options on your mail program to see whether you can turn off the HTML
version when you send messages. In Eudora, for example, send the message
only as plain, not styled.
Here's one more piece of information that may help:
The support people at L-Soft sent me the following pointer. It tells
how to turn off the HTML in AOL 6.0 mail.
Under the heading of "you didn't ask, but I'll tell you anyway",
instructions on how to turn off multipart/alternative in AOL 6.0 can
be found at http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/#aol6html .
David Inouye, ECOLOG-L list owner and moderator
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 17:28:11 +0200
From: Chris Swanston <swanston@SWANSTON.ORG>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
VIOLENCE n. Physical force exerted for the purpose of violating, damaging,
or abusing.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition
TERRORISM n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a
person or an organized group against people or property with the intention
of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological
or political reasons.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition
TERRORISM The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of
government by terror or intimidation. --Jefferson.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
TERRORISM n : the systematic use of violence as a means to intimidate or
coerce societies or governments
WordNet 1997 Princeton University
I have to respectfully disagree with Madeleine Rowan. Those who are
referred to as ecoterrorists or ecosaboteurs are simply terrorists. They
use violence to create a climate of fear. The climate of fear is intended
to alter the behavior of the targets. So I take exception to the phrase
"...DOES NO HARM TO PEOPLE". Violence against a person is obviously
harmful, but violence against a person's property is also harmful. If you
alter someone's behavior because you have induced fear in that person, then
I believe that you have harmed that person. If it seems that perhaps the
harm was justified, then ask: what does fear do to people? Make them happy?
Loving? Understanding? Open? Or does it lead the fearful to despise those
who have hurt them, to automatically reject the cause of the terrorists, to
distrust others with similar causes? Fear polarizes. Polarization is *not*
helpful to environmental causes. Our democracy is imperfect and changes
slowly (by design). However, it is a democracy; when it seems impossible to
work within the system to achieve a certain goal, then change the system.
As naive as that idea may sound to some, the idea that terrorism in the
name of environmentalism will result in positive changes in our society
sounds even worse to me.
Chris Swanston
At 11:59 AM 5/31/2001 -0400, Madeleine A Rowan wrote:
>I think what everyone seems to be butting heads about here is a slight
>miscommunication. While some appear to be arguing that this particular
>act of ecoterrorism was insupportable and dangerous (let alone somewhat
>uninformed and perhaps stupid), others are attempting to show support fo
>the idea of ecoterrorism as it MIGHT be used, rather than how it HAS
>been.
>
>No one seems to believe that the people that burned down the lab
>were right to do so, but it seems that some may feel that destruction of
>property is a valuable tool in the right place. Obviously you all seem
o
>agree that the Boston Tea Party was one of those situations in which
>destruction of property was warranted. What about the ecosabotuers who
>damage logging equipment in such a way that it is costly to repair, dela
s
>logging, and DOES NO HARM TO PEOPLE? Those of us who want to work withi
>the system have at many times succeeded only because those who were
>willing to work outside of it prevented destruction long enough for us t
>protect it legally.
>
>Some tactics are obviously more dangerous than others and should be
>refrained from. I think we all agree that arson is one of those in whic
>many innocent people could be hurt. That is absolutely what I would
>consider "terrorism" of the sort we see in Israel and Ireland. But
>destruction of property doesn't always have to involve "terror" of bodil
>harm (an example might be letting the air out of tires).
>
>Some causes we may not feel are worthy of these acts, but if we think we
>would use such tactics in cases where WE believe they are warranted, the
>we have to give the perpetrators the benefit of the doubt that they
>honestly feel their actions to be warranted. HOWEVER, that does not mea
>that they should not be prosecuted by the law. Demonstators spend time
n
>prison. It's part of the plan, even, in some cases. If they draw enoug
>attention to their issue, then perhaps it will motivate others to make a
>change. Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr were both prosecuted by the la
>(even if afterwards it was looked at more as persecution) and perhaps
>their causes gathered wider support because of a sort of martyrdom that
>goes along with serving time for one's cause.
>
>I will conclude by reminding everyone here that we all appear to agree
>that this particular act was an act of terrorism, it showed a lack of
>knowledge, and a lack of concern for human safety. No one seems to feel
>this act was justified. HOWEVER, we cannot throw out the idea of
>non-violent protest, or even destruction of property, as being a useful
>tool WHEN IT IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO WORK WITHIN THE SYSTEM. If these
>people felt they could not work within the system for their cause, they
>were right to act. It is sad that they chose to act so unwisely and
>dangerously.
>
>I would like to hear some people's views on what these terrorists'
>intentions were. Also, what the arguments for/against genetic engineeri
g
>and what people CAN do if they feel threatened by this form of science.
>
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Madeleine A. Rowan
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:33:02 -0400
From: "Carolyn J. Miller" <cmiller@MEIJERGARDENS.ORG>
Subject: help with plant adaptations
Greetings,
I've been asked to review a brochure (created for children) of plant
adaptations as a walking guide through our botanical garden. The main fo=
cus
is on the conservatories (arid and tropical) and the temperate deciduous
forest on site. To make a long story short, the brochure was designed by
the marketing department (at the garden, therefore an initial lack of
scientific input) and I=92m concerned about the lack of misinformation. =
I=92m
looking for additional reference support about plant adaptations, focusin=
g
on the areas that I=92ve mentioned. Areas that I=92ve covered already inc=
luded
drip tips (on tropical trees), thorns as a prevention of herbivory, tendr=
ils
for climbing purposes, leaf modifications of carnivorous plants and the
water storage abilities of succulents. One of the topics that was mentio=
ned
in the brochure, are the epiphytes and their adaptation to reside on
branches high in the canopy to receive light and rain. Is this a true or
false statement? I appreciate any insight to this entire topic.
Carolyn J. Miller
Plant Records Curator
******************************************************
Carolyn J. Miller
Plant Records Curator
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)975-3154 Fax:(616)957-5792
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:46:45 -0500
From: Kenneth A Rose <karose@LSU.EDU>
Subject: research faculty position at LSU
Assistant Professor-Research
(Natural Resource Economics)
Coastal Fisheries Institute
The Coastal Fisheries Institute (CFI) at Louisiana State University's
Center for Coastal, Energy, and Environmental Resources invites
applicants for a non-tenured track, research position at the rank of
Assistant Professor-Research. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
economics or agricultural economics; demonstrated record of research and
grantsmanship; two years related postdoctoral experience. Additional
Qualifications Desired: familiar with fisheries economics, fishery
management issues, and the natural resources which are vital to the
sustainability of Gulf of Mexico and/or South Atlantic fisheries bases;
familiar with econometrics, simulation modeling, and dynamic modeling
procedures. The position will be funded through a combination of state
funds and grants/contracts. Review of applications will begin on June
15, 2001, and will continue until candidate is selected. Applicants
should send a curriculum vitae, statement of future goals in research,
and arrange for the delivery of three letters of recommendation to: Dr.
Richard F. Shaw, Director, CFI, Wetland Resources Building, Louisiana
State University, Ref. Log #1312, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7503.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 19:59:13 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: remote sensing/GIS specialist,
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, AMNH
REMOTE SENSING/GIS SPECIALIST
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History's (AMNH) Center for Biodiversity and
Conservation (CBC) seeks a person with training and knowledge of
applications of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
to biodiversity conservation. The GIS Specialist will be expected to
assist in the implementation of a strong collaborative research program
with American Museum of Natural History curators, Center for Biodiversity
and Conservation staff, and other partners.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a B.S. degree and advanced experience in remote
sensing and GIS applications to biology- and/or conservation- related
projects. Working knowledge of more than one of the following software
packages is preferred: PCI, ERDAS, ARC/INFO, ArcView and other applicable
software. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in
conservation biology, remote sensing, and technical skills in databases
(Oracle, Microsoft Access, Filemaker), programming and scripting languages
(C/C++, IDL, Visual Basic, AML, Avenue), systems administration, and GPS
technology. Must work well independently and have strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
The GIS Specialist, together with the GIS Program Manager, CBC
Director, CBC Program Managers, and AMNH Curators, will assist in the
implementation of a program applying remote sensing and GIS applications to
biodiveristy conservation. Responsibilities of this job include managing
data, i.e. the design, implementation, and maintenance of spatial and
non-spatial databases, spatial data processing (raster and vector), and
provision of technical and scientific training for staff and partner
institutions in the tropics.
Applications, including current curriculum vitae, a narrative statement of
program interests and full contact information for three references should
be sent by July 15, 2001 to:
Director
American Museum of Natural History
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, N.Y. 10024
Email address: joy@amnh.org
--
Rosemarie Gnam, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212 313 7076
Fax: 212 769 5292
For more information on the Museum's Center for Biodiversity &
Conservation, visit our website at http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity/
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 16:40:44 -0700
From: Wayne Tyson <landrest@UTM.NET>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
Please see bottom.
Best,
WT
At 05:28 PM 6/1/2001 +0200, Chris Swanston wrote:
>VIOLENCE n. Physical force exerted for the purpose of violating, damagin
,
>or abusing.
> The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Four
h
>Edition
>
>TERRORISM n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by
>person or an organized group against people or property with the intenti
n
>of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideologi
al
>or political reasons.
> The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Four
h
>Edition
>
>TERRORISM The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode
f
>government by terror or intimidation. --Jefferson.
> Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc
>
>TERRORISM n : the systematic use of violence as a means to intimidate or
>coerce societies or governments
> WordNet 1997 Princeton University
>
>I have to respectfully disagree with Madeleine Rowan. Those who are
>referred to as ecoterrorists or ecosaboteurs are simply terrorists. They
>use violence to create a climate of fear. The climate of fear is intende
>to alter the behavior of the targets. So I take exception to the phrase
>"...DOES NO HARM TO PEOPLE". Violence against a person is obviously
>harmful, but violence against a person's property is also harmful. If yo
>alter someone's behavior because you have induced fear in that person, t
en
>I believe that you have harmed that person. If it seems that perhaps the
>harm was justified, then ask: what does fear do to people? Make them hap
y?
>Loving? Understanding? Open? Or does it lead the fearful to despise thos
>who have hurt them, to automatically reject the cause of the terrorists,
to
>distrust others with similar causes? Fear polarizes. Polarization is *no
*
>helpful to environmental causes. Our democracy is imperfect and changes
>slowly (by design). However, it is a democracy; when it seems impossible
to
>work within the system to achieve a certain goal, then change the system
>As naive as that idea may sound to some, the idea that terrorism in the
>name of environmentalism will result in positive changes in our society
>sounds even worse to me.
>
>Chris Swanston
>
>
>At 11:59 AM 5/31/2001 -0400, Madeleine A Rowan wrote:
[clip]
>If these people felt they could not work within the system for their
>cause, they were right to act.
[clip]
Dear Madeleine:
The historical roots of the ecological crisis feed on
self-righteousness. "Nine-tenths of the hell being raised in the world is
well-intentioned." (Author unknown.) One would hope for a bit more
thinking and a bit less "feeling." Folks have been hanged by the
self-righteous. And the cowardly. (Please do not corrupt the precision of
my clear statement divert attention from its point by "interpretation."
Raise another point, but have the courage to respond within the confines of
said clarity. For example, I have not said that standing up for what you
believe is cowardly--on the contrary, it is courageous. The distinction is
crucial. Think before you burn, and, one would hope, after truly
exhausting peaceful alternatives.)
Stupidity* + stupidity = stupidity (Long have I labored in this field, to
my eternal embarrassment.)
Stupidity + example = erosion (not elimination) of stupidity (We all slip
up in the process of learning that our self-attributed brilliance is
dullness merely preening.)
Given the choice, which one?
And what do the antics of the self-righteous do for the credibility of
their point? Are we not all tarred with the same brush? To what end a bit
of "progress" if it undermines steady progress (within and without "the
system")? Is war the only metaphor within which we are capable of thinking?
WT
"Ignorance in action." --Goethe
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 19:50:40 EDT
From: "Jamie McCallum (Syracuse University)" <Singitdown@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
"However, it is a democracy; when it seems impossible to work within the sys
em
to achieve a certain goal, then change the system.
As naive as that idea may sound to some, the idea that terrorism in the name
of
environmentalism will result in positive changes in our society sounds even
worse to me."
You're right, this idea does sound naive -- because it is. if there were a
ay
to change things legally and within the system that would positively effect
the
kinds of things these folks want to accomplish, they would do that. very f
w
people want to risk the kinds of jail time these activists sometimes get.
t's
certainly more courageous than appearing at the polls every few years to vo
e
in another capitalist.
not only that, but property destruction certainly effects positive change, i
myriad ways. as someone said before, it often acts as cover for those doin
more mainstream legal work. it puts pressure on governmental bodies to cha
ge
laws, the same way that voters pressure representatives with threats of
non-relection. if anyone is willing to admit we live in a working democrac
(i'm not), they must also admit that the seats of power are kept filled by
those who bow to the demands and threats of pressure groups -- basically,
serving the people, or the special interests that prop them up. without th
s
threat, government would operate against the will of the people.
and sure, just as one can never be SURE no one will be injured in a burning
building (just as you can't be SURE you won't crash your car into a kid on
bike), research and careful planning have shown these kinds of acts to be
extremely safe as far as injuring humans is concerned. No one as ever been
seriously injured in a ELF/ALF action in over 25 years.
so many people on this list have been arguing for alternatives to property
dstruction, like boycotts or more legal means of changing things. these
things can happen regardless of whether someone is burning, and if they are
not
happening, it's certainly not the fault of those burning labs. if you think
there is another wy to change things, then do it. if you don't do it, take
the
heat for inaction.
the monkey wrench gang, greenpeace, earth first!, ALF and ELF have all been
responsible for many positive changes in environmental policies. with the
ay
Bush is moving forard with his plans to destroy the Arctic wildlife refuge,
it
will take action of this magnitude, in conjunction with mainstream action,
o
stop it.
j
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:18:11 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: USGS Job Opportunities
Please circulate this USGS job opportunity to qualified candidates. There
are also other positions available on our website at www.eco.org. Thanks.
Water Quality Data
908 - W. Trenton, NJ
Sponsored by US Geological Survey
Description:
Description of Project: The USGS collects and analyzes water quality
data and installs, operates and maintains water-quality monitors to help
assess the water quality of the rivers, streams and ground-water in New
Jersey. Ongoing projects include a statewide water quality monitoring
network of over 120 sites and numerous continuous water-quality monitors.
The USGS would like to offer the opportunity to learn to collect
water-quality samples and analyze data resulting from the samples collected
to an intern with an interest in the environment and specifically in the
field of water quality. The intern would be exposed to the following tasks
related to the water quality networks.
Objectives of Internship: Assist project personnel in all aspects of
water quality data collection and analysis throughout the State of New
Jersey.
Specific Tasks:
-Assist and, as experience is gained, independently collect water
quality samples following established USGS procedures.
-Install, maintain and operate flow-through and pumping
water-quality monitors.
-Calibrate, maintain and use various water-quality meters including
but not limited to dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity and temperature.
-Field tasks will usually require lifting heavy objects (often in
excess of 70 pounds), walking on uneven terrain and working in and around
rivers and streams.
-Assist in the analysis and review of data as it is returned from
various labs, specifically, assembling, tabulating and checking data. Much
of the work is done using a computer and specialized software developed for
or by the USGS.
-Assist in the publication of the annual data report and complete
assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Work Experience Benefits to Intern:
The intern will be given the opportunity to learn practical field
and office skills needed to pursue a career in the field of environmental
science. The exposure to and successful handling of day-to-day problems will
build both the skill level and confidence of the intern.
Qualifications:
Specific Qualifications Required:
This position requires a strong academic background in chemistry and
biology and practical experience collecting and analyzing basic water
quality data. The individual selected should also be able to use a computer
and be familiar with word processing and spread sheet applications.
Terms:
Full-time; 1 year with the possible extension of two years; $11.143
per hour; $23, 177 per year; Start Date: July 15, 2001; Deadline to Apply:
June 15, 2001
Contact:
Send Resume to Jaina D'Ambra, Internship Program Coordinator at
jdambra@eco.org or 179 South St. Boston, MA 02111 or fax: 617.426.8159.
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 16:00:51 -0400
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http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3890
Title: Environmental Coordinator I/II
Company: Lower Colorado River Authority
Location: Austin, Texas
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3889
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:18:06 -0400
From: Claus Holzapfel <holzapfe@BIO.UMASS.EDU>
Subject: job add (Ph.D. position)
I would like to post the following add on ECOLOG
Claus Holzapfel, UMass, Amherst
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Ph.D. Position for Plant Ecologist / Field Botanist: University of Potsdam/
Germany and field work in Israel
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The position is available at the Department of Plant Ecology and
Conservation Biology at the University of Potsdam, Germany. The positions
is part of a multidisciplinary and international research project dealing
with the impact of global change on water resources in Eastern
Mediterranean Environments (GLOWA Jordan River). The project will start
between June and August 2001 and is scheduled for at least five years.
We are looking for a highly motivated field botanist who is interested in
population biology or evolutionary ecology of plants. The subject of the
study will be the impact of climatic changes on life history strategies of
annual plants with focus on seed dormancy. We will utilize both natural and
artificial rainfall gradients for testing theoretical predictions about
optimal germination rates in annuals inhabiting variable and unpredictable
environments. We are particularly interested in germination response of
plants to a consistently changing environment.
The work includes the setup and maintenance of an extensive experimental
system along a climatic gradient in Israel and intensive field and
laboratory/glasshouse work during the rainy season (September - May).
Laboratory work includes mainly seed germination studies, while field work
will be devoted to a detailed demographic study about four focal annual
plant species. Setup and field work will be in close cooperation with
researchers from Israel. There will be a close interaction with a Postdoc
within the project. (In addition, one Diploma/M.Sc.- student will work on a
selected sub-project each year. The working place will be Israel during the
Winter months and Germany (Potsdam) during Summer. The applicant should be
aware of potential problems arising from the recent political development
in Israel/Palestine.
Requirements: Diploma or MSc in Biology with focus on Plant Population
Biology/Evolutionary Ecology, ability to spend long periods in the field,
patience for seed germination studies, excellent knowledge of English
(German/Hebrew is helpful but not required), organization skills
Duration: Three years.
Salary: Starting with approx. 1,000.- EURO per month, plus secondary
benefits/insurance, travel expenses and daily allowances (approx. 80.-
EURO/d) for the time of stay in Israel
Deadline for application: June 1, 2001 and until filled .
Please send your application (including short CV, list of publications and
two references) to:
Dr. Katja Tielboerger, University of Potsdam, Institut fuer Biochemie und
Biologie-Vegetationsoekologie und Naturschutz-, Maulbeerallee 2,
14469 Potsdam, GERMANY, Email: Tielborg@rz.uni-potsdam.de
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:19:43 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: USGS Job Opportunities
Please circulate this USGS job opportunity to qualified candidates. There
are also other positions available on our website at www.eco.org. Thanks.
Collection and Analysis of Hydrologic Data
907 - W. Trenton, NJ
Sponsored by US Geological Survey
Description:
Description of Project: Collection and analysis of hydrologic data
Objectives of Internship: Assist project personnel in all aspects of
hydrologic data collection and
Specific Tasks:
-field duties to assist, and as experience is gained, to
independently make stream discharge measurements, service and maintain
various recording and transmitting devices
-assist in the construction of stream gaging stations
-serve as rodman or instrument operator of a leveling crew
-perform routine maintenance on gaging structures
-measure water levels in ground-water wells
These tasks frequently require lifting heavy objects, walking on
uneven terrain and working in and around rivers, streams and ponds. The
intern will routinely be working alone and will need to be able to
independently solve problems as they arise.
-in the office, tasks include assembling, tabulating and checking
data for inclusion in various reports. Much of the work is done using a
computer and specialized software developed for or by the USGS.
-the tasks are expected to be completed in a timely and efficient
manner and contribute to the overall operation of the Program.
The intern will be given the opportunity to learn practical field
and office skills needed to pursue a career in the field of environmental
science. The exposure to and successful handling of day-to-day problems will
build both the skill level and confidence of the intern.
Qualifications:
Specific Qualifications Required:
This position requires a strong academic background in chemistry and
biology and practical experience collecting and analyzing basic water
quality data. The individual selected should also be able to use a computer
and be familiar with word processing and spread sheet applications.
Terms:
Full-time; 1 year; $11.143 per hour; $23,177 per year; Start Date:
7/15/01; Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2001
Contact:
Send Resume to Jaina D'Ambra, Internship Program Coordinator at
jdambra@eco.org or 179 South St. Boston, MA 02111 or fax: 617.426.8159.
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:16:20 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: USGS Job Opportunities
Please circulate this USGS job opportunity to qualified candidates. There
are also other positions available on our website at www.eco.org. Thanks.
Industrial Mineral Deposits
909 - Reston, VA
Sponsored by US Geological Survey
Description:
5. Description of Project:
This project investigates lifecycle models for industrial mineral
deposits, especially bentonite and other clay deposits, with an emphasis on
understanding geochemical and environmental aspects. To accomplish this
objective, inter- and intra-deposit variations of bentonite environments
will be investigated by applying a variety of geologic and geochemical
approaches to clays in volcanic, transitional, and marine environments in
the eastern United Sates. Studies of the mineralogy, major, minor, and
trace-element compositions, and thermal history will be used to develop
models describing the origins of mineral occurrences and the processes
controlling environmental availability relative to climatic setting and
depositional setting. These data will be used to establish the geochemical
variability and processes controlling environmental signatures.
6. Objective of Internship:
The intern will develop skills in the field and the laboratory for
the collection, preparation, and analysis of water and solid samples of
fresh, altered, and weathered rocks. The intern will learn a variety of data
reduction techniques.
7. Specific Tasks:
1. Intern will maintain laboratory and field supplies and equipment
and assist in laboratory and field studies of industrial mineral sites.
2. Intern will assist in sample preparation and X-ray fluorescence
analysis of geologic materials.
3. Intern will assist in sample preparation for stable and
radiogenic isotope analysis of geologic materials.
4. Intern will maintain sample collection database and assist in
data compilation.
5. The intern will create and edit computer drafting, illustrations,
text, and photography.
8. Work Experience Benefits to Intern:
The intern will learn techniques of field and laboratory
investigation of areas containing clay and clay minerals (unmined lands,
active mines, and abandoned mines). Field techniques will include USGS
protocols for sampling rocks and minerals from a variety of site types
(adits, open pits, mine faces, outcrop, drillcore). Laboratory techniques
may include maintenance and operation of field supplies and equipment, of
microscopes and equipment for petrography and fluid inclusion analysis, XRF
sample preparation and analysis, rock and mineral sample preparation and
analysis, and SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and EMPA (electron
microprobe analysis).
Qualifications:
9. Special Qualifications Required:
Knowledge or experience equivalent to a BS in geological sciences or
environmental sciences. Knowledge of computer drafting, illustration,
photography, and file management.
10. Additional Qualifications Desirable:
Laboratory experience handling and preparing mineralogical samples
for XRF analysis, previous experience using transmitted and reflected light
microscopy, and previous experience in the identification of rock and
minerals types.
Terms:
Full-time; 1 year with the possible extension to two years; $11.143
per hour; $23, 177 per year; Start Date: September 1, 2001; Deadline to
Apply: June 16, 2001
Contact:
Send Resume to Jaina D'Ambra, Internship Program Coordinator at
jdambra@eco.org or 179 South St. Boston, MA 02111 or fax: 617.426.8159.
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:12:01 -0400
From: Jennifer Fontes <jfontes@ECO.ORG>
Subject: USGS Job Opportunity
Please circulate the following open USGS opportunity to qualified
candidates. Other positions are also available on our website at
www.eco.org. Thanks
The Arsenic in New England Task
910 - Reston, VA=20
Sponsored by US Geological Survey=20
Description:=20
Description of Projects: The Arsenic in New England Task is
conducted as part of the Clean Water Action Plan. The Mid-Atlantic =
Geology
and Infrastructure Case Study (MAGIC) project is conducted as part of =
the
Mineral Resources Program activity of the U.S. Geological Survey. Both
projects are administered within the Eastern Mineral Resources Team =
with a
focus on research in the eastern part of the United States.
=09
The focus of The Arsenic in Groundwater in New England Task is
geologic and geochemical studies of rocks, soils, and stream sediments =
in
New England in relation to understanding the source(s), processes of
mobilization, occurrence, and distribution of arsenic in groundwater =
used
for drinking water supply. The study area will cover much of New =
England,
with emphasis on southern Maine, New Hampshire, eastern Massachusetts, =
and
Connecticut.
=09
To accomplish the objective to develop the occurrence and
distribution model for arsenic in New England groundwater, the project =
will
acquire field and laboratory data on the geology, structural setting,
mineralogy, and chemistry of rocks, and sediments in the region.=20
=09
The focus of the MAGIC project is to develop a digital database of
infrastructure-related industrial mineral resource development trends =
and
issues in the mid-Atlantic region covering the District of Columbia and =
the
counties within Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia =
that
fall within the Washington and Baltimore 1 x 2 Degree maps (38=B0N to =
40=B0N and
76=B0W to 78=B0W).=20
=09
To accomplish these objectives, the project will be compiling
information and creating a database to:
* Identify the principal geologic sources and locations of high
quality construction aggregates resources in the region.
* Document the production and use of aggregates on a county basis in
the region.
=09
The data in both projects will be used to construct digital maps and
digital data sets.=20
=09
Objectives of Internship: The intern will provide GIS (Geographic
Information Systems) expertise in support of the Projects' database
development, management, and publication activities. This support will
consist of assistance in constructing and maintaining digital geologic,
geochemical, and other datasets. The intern will be involved in =
activities
to develop digital databases and maps portraying geochemical and other =
data.
The intern will use advanced aspects of GIS and will be expected to =
assist
in developing derivative GIS data layers from existing USGS and adjunct
digital data for digital and more traditional publication formats. The
intern will also develop information and digital graphics for release =
in a
web-publication format.
=09
=09
Specific Tasks:=20
=09
1. Maintenance of digital data bases, including sorting of records,
merging of records, and entering data. Work will involve using =
spreadsheets
and databases.
2. Advanced GIS manipulations of databases in Arc View and Arc/Info.
Editing and synthesizing GIS data to produce digital maps for =
publication.
3. Library research directed towards editing and upgrading existing
digital datasets.
=09
Work Experience Benefits to Intern: The intern will receive a broad
range of experience in working with a diverse group of USGS and
collaborating scientists from other federal and state agencies, and =
from
academia and industry. By collaborating with senior GIS specialists, =
the
intern will refine and develop skills in digital datasets and GIS
applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
Qualifications:=20
Specific Qualifications Required:
1) The intern must have a Bachelor's degree with at least an overall
average of a 2.9 or higher.
2) The intern must have advanced skills with ARC/INFO and ArcView,
including working knowledge of spatial analysis. The intern must also =
have
working knowledge of the major spreadsheet and database programs (for
example, Excel, Access.) The intern must have the ability to quickly =
learn
and deal with new software.
3) The intern must have the ability to research information in the
library with a minimal amount of supervision.
4) Experience with ArcView extensions Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst
is desirable.
Additional Qualifications Desirable: Background knowledge of
geology, mineralogy, and geochemistry is desirable.
Terms:=20
Full-time; 1 year with the possible extension to two years; $13.266
per hour; $27,593 per year; Start Date: ASAP; Deadline to Apply: June =
15,
2001
Contact:=20
Send Resume to Jaina D'Ambra, Internship Program Coordinator at
jdambra@eco.org or 179 South St. Boston, MA 02111 or fax: 617.426.8159. =
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 30 May 2001 to 31 May 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 8 messages totalling 702 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. anti-research arson (3)
2. GIS Certification Program
3. Job posting
4. ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 May 2001 to 30 May 2001
5. Research Specialist Position
6. Qs RE water depth, soil moisture and temp probes for data logger
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 08:39:58 -0400
From: Brad Robbins <robbins@MOTE.ORG>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
Steve,
I stand by my original assertion that environmental terrorists are not
patriots nor are they freedom fighters as you suggest. Once again I'm amazed
that someone suggests that environmental terrorists are anything but
terrorists. What freedoms are they fighting for? The freedom to not have
medicine, food, electricity, etc.? Why in the world would anyone support the
destruction of life and property because of a misplaced belief that science
is "bad?"
I'm curious whether you invited the head of the local "building industry
association" to participate in your EarthDay activity. Maybe if you would
engage those who don't understand you might educate them and they won't call
you names. Again education is the key here.
Please don't think though that I was calling "j" names. My reference to
lifestyle was a generality to make a point. There is a faction of so-called
environmentalists that advocate a reversal of technology and a return to a
more "earthy" lifestyle. My point was and still is, if you want to live that
lifestyle fine, but don't force it upon me.
Why are we led to believe that corporations are bogey men? Show me evidence
that "3rd world" farmers are having their work stolen. Corporations spend
millions of dollars in research and development as well as in marketing and
advertising. Entrepreneurs are willing to work hard, invest their lives and
fortunes into an idea, and drive our economy. Don't believe that I am naive
enough to think corporations are driven by an altruistic desire however. I
recognize that the bottom line is what drives them and us to succeed. Work
hard and you'll advance. Laze about and you won't. Hmm...the American dream.
When we allow other countries to dictate our lifestyle we abdicate our
national sovereignty. Free trade doesn't threaten this sovereignty, but
advocating a socialistic agenda does. You might find the socialistic form of
government romantically attractive but it doesn't work. Outlawing private
ownership of property and businesses doesn't lead to an enhancement in
lifestyle nor does it provide an incentive to work. Marx was wrong when he
said that "religion is the opiate of the masses." More true is that
"dependency on the government is the opiate of the masses."
Please challenge actions and thoughts and belief systems that you disagree
with. But don't blow up buildings. What did McVeigh accomplish with the
destruction he wrought other than to make himself reviled by all civilized
people.
The story of Robin Hood, whether real or fiction, is about a man who fought
against oppression and misery by taking a stand against the misuse of
authority. He wasn't a terrorist. Neither were the patriots who participated
in the Boston Tea Party. These men regardless of their choice of garb, were
demonstrating against oppression (taxation without representation). This act
was sparked by the passage of the Tea Act by the English Parliament in 1773
[In essence, Britain's East India Company was allowed to ship tea to the
colonies without having to pay the normal tea taxes. Thus the Company could
sell their tea for less than the American merchants (no new taxes were
placed on tea). The tea party resulted in the passage of the Coercive Acts
in 1774 that closed the port of Boston, drastically reduced the powers of
self government in the colony, permitted royal officers to be brought to
trail in other colonies or in England when accused of crimes, and provided
for the quartering of troops in the colonists' barns and empty houses. It
also sparked a rebellion that resulted in the creation of the United
States.] Maybe I'm biased but I don't see how the destruction of research
can be raised to the level of either Robin Hood's or the American patriots
acts against oppression.
Brad Robbins, Ph.D.
Disclaimer: History is fluid in that it is changed by those who author its
stories but that doesn't mean we shouldn't read it, learn about it and
strive not to repeat it.
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 09:46:58 -0400
From: "Weatherford, Richard K Contractor DOT/AFZP-DTR"
<Richard.Weatherford@STEWART.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
Please don't equate these people to the patriots of the American Revolution
or to Mahatma Gandhi (he didn't use any violence to get across his
statements and it was precisely his use of non-violent methods that makes
him a great man and leader not the cowardice it takes to commit acts of
terrorism). We're not talking about people who break oppressive laws as
rebellion against tyranny, we're talking about people who have weighed the
consequences of their actions and have determined that destruction of
property is an acceptable tool and that the loss of innocent lives is an
acceptable risk. They may not want someone to die, but by using an
instrument as dangerous as arson to get their point across they are actively
putting people in harms way where someone is eventually bound to be hurt.
What the patriots in the revolution gave us is an unprecedented level of
freedom of speech where any one who has a beef can tell the world about it
and then we as a nation can decide whether or not to believe it and whether
or not to act upon it. That is how these people should get across their
views, but what they are trying to do instead is force their beliefs and
view points on us through fear and intimidation. The conservation movement
has gotten where it is today not by terrorist actions, but by using freedom
of speech to convince others that conservation is necessary and virtuous.
Instead of defending these people and trying to make them out to be
misunderstood rebels, we in the environmental community should denounce
them. Groups like this destroy the hard work that has been carried out in
the last several decades at teaching the public about taking care of the
environment. You can bet that the average American after hearing about this
is going to think that stereotypes about environmentalists as crazy wackos
who care more about plants and animals than about human life and property
are true and are going to think harder about the need to recycle and
conserve.
P.S. Shouldn't we be particularly concerned about a terrorist group that
apparently isn't even bright enough to burn down the right target?
Richard Weatherford
LCTA Coordinator
Fort Stewart Integrated Training Area Management
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Erickson [mailto:wean@WHIDBEY.NET]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 4:22 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
Hmm! Some very interesting stereotypes and ideologies are playing out
in this discussion. For example:
"These are not patriots defending
their country and freedoms. Nor are they modern Robin Hoods defending the
oppressed from the oppressor. They are terrorists with a political agenda.
That agenda often entails the loss of United States' sovereignty as well as
our personal freedoms. Often these groups advocate the destruction of our
culture and way of life. If you choose to live in a hut without running
water or electricity, raise vegetables that you fertilize with homegrown
fertilizer, bath once a year whether you need it or not, etc. then may I
suggest that you do that and leave me alone with my plumbing, electricity,
and supermarkets."
A few points about the statement I've quoted above.
1. I'm reminded of an earth-day event that I participated in several
years ago. An activist group I'm on the Board of was repotting rare
native plants that had been salvaged from the path of a road project;
these are being propagated for eventual replanting on the cut banks
that were left. It was raining, windy, and cold. The head of the
local "building industry association" saw us from across the parking
lot and wrote in their newsletter about the dirty environmental
activists who looked as if they hadn't taken a bath in a year, always
smell bad, were dirty as usual, etc. What a surprise! This was
extremely muddy work. That was about the mildest of the name calling.
Such behavior is both funny and sad. I don't like your politics and
your mother wears army boots. So there! That'll learn ya'.
2. "These are not patriots defending their country and freedoms." A
farmer in Canada who saved his own seed was recently successfully
prosecuted by Monsanto for "stealing" their "intellectual property".
It seems that surrounding fields of Monsanto's GM crops polluted (or
contaminated, if you prefer) the farmer's crops. The wind does blow.
I suspect this farmer might disagree and regard people who engage in
direct action to stop genetic engineering to be patriots. Indeed,
farmers in 3rd world countries who have developed over centuries
particular strains, and are now watching their work stolen and
patented by multinational corporations, are apt to also consider such
acts patriotic.
3. Also interesting about this statement is that genetic engineering
seems to be part and parcel of extremist "intellectual property
rights" which allows the patenting of life forms, including human
genetic material, and unbridled "free trade" taking precedence over
national interest. Whether this is inherent in the politics of the
situation or coincidental, these free trade agreements quite clearly
do threaten some aspects of national sovereignty. So, I simply don't
understand how challenging these threats to national sovereignty will
lead to "the loss of United States' sovereignty." Of course, I'm sure
that people on this list from the rest of world may not consider even
a potential loss of sovereignty of what is currently the biggest,
baddest, most imperial nation-state on the planet all that bad an
idea.
4. "Nor are they modern Robin Hoods defending the oppressed from the
oppressor. They are terrorists with a political agenda." Robin Hood
was certainly a terrorist! He used violence. He broke lot's of laws.
He stole. He intimidated. He terrorized. He engaged in class warfare!
He refused to appear in court and broke out of jail. He was the worst
criminal around. Just ask the authorities who were most familiar with
attempting to bring this criminal to justice. Ask the Sheriff of
Nottingham! Oops. Unfortunately, Robin won, so we can't ask the
Sheriff for his opinion. How about those treasonous revolutionaries
who disguised themselves as aboriginals so they couldn't be
recognized and destroyed a whole shipload of tea to avoid paying
taxes to the lawful government. Talk about treason. Oh wait. The
British empire lost that war, so now the "Boston tea party" is
celebrated (at least in the US) as a great revolutionary patriotic
event. The British empire lost, so that criminal pacifist Gandhi is
now considered a freedom fighter. Lesson: He who writes the history
books (or makes the ballads) defines who was the "terrorist" and who
was the "freedom fighter."
5. Lost in this whole discussion is the realization that even by
their own terms (at least, as I understand them), the people who
burned the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of
Washington blew it big time. The apparent target wasn't doing genetic
engineering, but plain old plant breeding! And the Center is possibly
the most environmentally postitive and progressive force on the
campus. Way to go guys. Even terrorists/freedom fighters should do
their homework.
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At 1:24 PM -0500 5/25/01, David McNeely wrote:
>I think there was some miscommunication here. The message I sent was in
>response to a statement by another post which suggested that the
>terrorists may
>have done the right thing -- they didn't physically injure or kill peopl
only
>laboratories, and therefore had simply expressed their
complaints/frustrations
>with science they disagree with. Of course, it is not true that
>such terrorist
>acts are without harm or potential harm to the physical well being of
people,
>but even if they were, that would not justify the destruction.
>
>My message was that it would be better for us to find ways to
>dialogue with them
>than for them to commit acts of terrorism. Once they have committed
crimes,
>then they have moved beyond the dialogue opportunities, and it is time f
r
>society to prosecute the crimes. Maybe my statement would have been
>clearer had
>I said wouldn't it be better for them to find ways to dialogue
>............. .
>The point is I seek an alternative that would occur before they commit a
ts
of
>terrorism, not an alternative to their treatment as terrorists once they
have
>acted so.
>
>Brad Robbins wrote:
>
> > David McNeely wrote:
> > Wouldn't it be better if society and science could dialogue with t
ese
> > people, and help them to find ways to constructively express their
> > objections to scientific and technological endeavors.
> >
> > David,
> > The absolute last thing we should do is "dialogue" with terrorists
If a
> > bully is picking on you at school, a good remedy is to sock him
>in the nose.
> > Bullies like terrorists, are cowards that should be dealt with swi
tly
and
> > severely. I know that may sound harsh but once you give in to exto
tion
> > you'll always have to pay and the price will continue to increase.
Another
> > option is that we (the scientific community) do a better job
>explaining what
> > we do and why we are doing it. Fear is the daughter of ignorance.
>So we must
> > teach in order to alleviate fear.
> >
> > Brad Robbins, Ph.D.
> >
> > Disclaimer: My opinions are based on life's lessons and because so
e of
the
> > classes I've taken differ than those you've taken your opinions ma
differ
> > from mine. Good, if we all agree then only one of us is thinking.
>
>
>
>
>--
>===============================================
>"Are we there yet?" Source unknown
>
>See my web page at http://unix.utb.edu/~mcneely
>===============================================
>David L. McNeely (Dave)
>Professor of Biological Sciences
>The University of Texas at Brownsville
>80 Fort Brown
>Brownsville, TX 78520
>Telephone (956) 544-8289 or 983-7578
>FAX (956) 983-7115
>mailto:mcneely@utb1.utb.edu
Frosty Hollow Ecological Restoration
Box 53, Langley, WA 98260
(360) 579-2332
wean@whidbey.net
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 16:41:28 -0700
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Subject: GIS Certification Program
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 09:28:16 -0400
From: Jessica Lomanno <jlomanno@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG>
Subject: Job posting
Search Extended
Program Dean
The School for Field Studies
Beverly, Massachusetts
Anticipated Start Date: Open
Institutional Mission: To provide motivated young people from the US and
abroad with an excellent practical education in environmental studies, in
order that they may become more environmentally literate and aware and make
immediate and future contributions toward the sustainable management of the
world's natural resources.
Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to oversee the delivery of the
academic programs at three of the SFS field Centers in order to ensure that
they meet the mission of the School. Duties include: supervising Center
Directors and working with faculty to design academic program content and
research directions; approving faculty hires; and providing training to
field staff on an as needed basis. The Program Dean is responsible for
monitoring and evaluating programs on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance
with academic standards set by the School, its Affiliates, and Boston
University.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in marine resource management, marine
ecology, marine policy, or community-based conservation; Applied,
international community-based research and field experience; Minimum two
years university teaching and curriculum development experience;
Demonstrated ability to be part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated
ability to supervise field staff (Center Directors) in remote locations to
resolve academic, research, group dynamics and program management issues.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Other Expectations: Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues;
Willingness to work flexible hours; Ability to travel internationally (up to
30%) to support field-based academic programs; Spanish language skills and
residential program experience desirable
To Apply: Send CV and cover letter outlining relevant experiences to: Job
Reference 1162, The School for Field Studies, 16 Broadway, Beverly MA 01915,
USA; Fax: 1-978-927-5127; Email: jobs@fieldstudies.org. For more
information on the School for Field Studies, please access our web page at:
www.fieldstudies.org. EOE.
Jessica Lomanno
International Staff Recruiter
The School for Field Studies
16 Broadway
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (978) 922-7200 x306
Fax: (978) 927-5127
Email: jlomanno@fieldstudies.org
Web: http://www.fieldstudies.org
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 07:35:44 -0400
From: "David M. Lawrence" <dave@FUZZO.COM>
Subject: Re: ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 May 2001 to 30 May 2001
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 10:44:33 -0500
From: Craig_Stockwell@NDSU.NODAK.EDU
Subject: Research Specialist Position
POSITION TITLE: Research Specialist
Zoology Department, North Dakota State University
SALARY: $24,000 minimum/year
SCREENING DATE: July 1, 2001
DESCRIPTION: Conduct research on ecological genetics of
native fish species. Perform various laboratory
experiments using White Sands pupfish (Cyprinodon
tularosa) and other fish such as western mosquitofish
(Gambusia affinis); perform DNA extraction on White
Sands pupfish and and western mosquitofish (Gambusia
affinis); perform PCR based genetic analyses on pupfish
and mosquitofish; perform allozyme electrophoresis on
native fish populations; perform life history
descriptions on White Sands pupfish and mosquitofish;
oversee the maintenance of captive populations of White
Sands pupfish; assist in data analyses and data
interpretation; assist in preparation of presentations
and publications. The Research Specialist will also be
responsible for the maintenance of laboratory and
animal facilities, acquisition and inventory of
supplies, and for some supervision of undergraduate
research assistants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BS or BA in biology,
environmental biology or related field. Strong
interpersonal, organizational and record keeping
skills. Clear and effective communication skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail and to manage
several tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated laboratory
experience with genetic analyses (AFLPs or
microsatellites, preferred). Demonstrated laboratory
experience with captive fish populations. Experience in
work-related record keeping, use of the Internet, and
PC applications such as word processing, graphic
applications, and spreadsheets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate course work/degree.
Laboratory experience with PCR based technology such as
microsatellites or AFLPs, RFLP, sequencing, DNA
extraction, gel electrophoresis of DNA. Supervisory
experience and basic microscopy skills.
TO APPLY: All interested persons should submit the
following supporting documents to the Office of Human
Resources, P.O. Box 5345, Fargo, ND 58105: 1) letter of
application; 2) current resume; 3) all college-level
transcripts; 4) names and contact information for four
professional reference. NOTE: Incomplete files will not
be considered.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/jobs/broadbanded/positions/ress
peczoo.shtml
OR contract Craig Stockwell
e-mail: Craig_Stockwell@ndsu.nodak.edu;
Phone: (701) 231-8449
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 12:06:35 -0400
From: "John E. Petersen" <John.Petersen@OBERLIN.EDU>
Subject: Qs RE water depth, soil moisture and temp probes for data logger
Hi:
I am looking for some advice on probes for monitoring a number of
environmental variables in soil and water with a Campbell CR10 data logger.
I'm looking for economical and Campbell compatable probes for the following:
1. Measuring water depth in a pond, a cistern and a well (all fresh water
systems). Any ideas on good suppliers and pros and cons of resistance
tape, pressure sensors and floats would be appreciated.
2. Soil temperature. I want to monitor how the dynamics soil temperature
in a landscape change over time as a result of ecosystem maturation (we
have a lawn that is planted with dwarf fruit trees). I was thinking I
might install a short horizontal transect of temperature probes and also
one or two vertical profiles. I'm looking for recommendations on how deep
probes in the horizontal transect should be placed (I'm thinking shallow --
10cm or so), and also, how deep and how many probes to plant in the
vertical profiles. I was tentatively thinking of using thermocouple wire
with tip dipped in silicone and heat shrunk for protection (cheaper than
buying lots of thermisters). Has anyone had experience with thermocouples
burried underground? Do they last? Also, how do they fair under water?
3. I would like to also get some measures of soil moisture and/or water
potential. As I say, I am interested in documenting changes as the
ecosystem develops. Any thoughts on whether soil water potential or
volumentric water content are preferable as indices of change? Advice on
particular types of sensors and suppliers?
Thanks,
John E. Petersen, Assistant Professor
Oberlin College, Lewis Center for Environmental Studies
122 Elm St., Oberlin OH 44074, Phone: (440) 775-6692, FAX: 775-8946
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 11:59:20 -0400
From: Madeleine A Rowan <marowan@MTHOLYOKE.EDU>
Subject: Re: anti-research arson
I think what everyone seems to be butting heads about here is a slight
miscommunication. While some appear to be arguing that this particular
act of ecoterrorism was insupportable and dangerous (let alone somewhat
uninformed and perhaps stupid), others are attempting to show support for
the idea of ecoterrorism as it MIGHT be used, rather than how it HAS
been.
No one seems to believe that the people that burned down the lab
were right to do so, but it seems that some may feel that destruction of
property is a valuable tool in the right place. Obviously you all seem to
agree that the Boston Tea Party was one of those situations in which
destruction of property was warranted. What about the ecosabotuers who
damage logging equipment in such a way that it is costly to repair, delays
logging, and DOES NO HARM TO PEOPLE? Those of us who want to work within
the system have at many times succeeded only because those who were
willing to work outside of it prevented destruction long enough for us to
protect it legally.
Some tactics are obviously more dangerous than others and should be
refrained from. I think we all agree that arson is one of those in which
many innocent people could be hurt. That is absolutely what I would
consider "terrorism" of the sort we see in Israel and Ireland. But
destruction of property doesn't always have to involve "terror" of bodily
harm (an example might be letting the air out of tires).
Some causes we may not feel are worthy of these acts, but if we think we
would use such tactics in cases where WE believe they are warranted, then
we have to give the perpetrators the benefit of the doubt that they
honestly feel their actions to be warranted. HOWEVER, that does not mean
that they should not be prosecuted by the law. Demonstators spend time in
prison. It's part of the plan, even, in some cases. If they draw enough
attention to their issue, then perhaps it will motivate others to make a
change. Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr were both prosecuted by the law
(even if afterwards it was looked at more as persecution) and perhaps
their causes gathered wider support because of a sort of martyrdom that
goes along with serving time for one's cause.
I will conclude by reminding everyone here that we all appear to agree
that this particular act was an act of terrorism, it showed a lack of
knowledge, and a lack of concern for human safety. No one seems to feel
this act was justified. HOWEVER, we cannot throw out the idea of
non-violent protest, or even destruction of property, as being a useful
tool WHEN IT IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO WORK WITHIN THE SYSTEM. If these
people felt they could not work within the system for their cause, they
were right to act. It is sad that they chose to act so unwisely and
dangerously.
I would like to hear some people's views on what these terrorists'
intentions were. Also, what the arguments for/against genetic engineering
and what people CAN do if they feel threatened by this form of science.
Sincerely,
Madeleine A. Rowan
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 May 2001 to 30 May 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 6 messages totalling 467 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Experimental Design Questions
2. Tree planting has limited value as carbon sink
3. job announcement: Fire Meteorology
4. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
5. travel grants announcement
6. birds and structure
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 14:56:30 +1000
From: Liz Tasker <etasker@BIO.USYD.EDU.AU>
Subject: Experimental Design Questions
Dear Michael,
The best solution to burning in two different years would be to treat
"year" as a separate factor in a factorial ANOVA design (see Underwood's
"Experiments in Ecology" for details), and test whether there was any
significant difference between the first year and the second year, and also
whether the year of the burn interacted with your main treatment
(burnt/unburnt). If there is no interaction, or main effect of year then
you can legitimately pool the two years. As Arn pointed out years are very
likely to vary for many reasons, so you shouldn't pool them without first
testing if they differ.
It would be much better for the intended burn area to be the same for both
spring and summer burns, as otherwise you are introducing another
difference "area burnt" between spring and summer burns, so that if you
find a difference it will not be possible to know whether it was because of
the season or the size of the burn. The area burnt is likely to affect fire
intensity, patterns of recruitment, colonization, predation/herbivory, and
edge effects (Whelan "The Ecology of Fire" 1995, Cambridge Uni Press has a
good discussion of these).
Also, are you planning to burn both spring and summer plots in the first
year, and then the same number of spring and summer plots in the second
year? (this is preferable, as burning all spring plots in one year, and all
summer plots in the other year would confound your results).
Cheers, Liz
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Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 07:45:22 +0200
From: Gidi Ne'eman <gneeman@RESEARCH.HAIFA.AC.IL>
Subject: Re: Experimental Design Questions
Dear Arn,
At first it looks like there are no two identical years and therefore 1
years gap will avoids from plots to be good repetitions. However, working
with fire I know the high variability among "identical" plots. Moreover, if
you want to draw some general conclusions, it should be valid in any year,
this means that inter annual variation is part of the "noise" in the system.
If you will not get a significant effect because this noise it means you do
not have any effect! But if you get an effect in spite this noise you really
got it.
If the size of the plots may have an effect use the small one you can do at
Summer and Spring.
Gidi
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Head Department of Biology, University of Haifa at Oranim,
Tivon 36006, ISRAEL
Phone +972 4 9838820, +972 4 9838819, Fax +972 4 9832167
E-mail: gneeman@research.haifa.ac.il
Homepage:
http://web.macam98.ac.il/~biology
http://web.macam98.ac.il/~gidi
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Ecology, biogeography and management of Pinus halepensis and P. Brutia
forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean basin, Edited by Gidi Ne'eman & Louis
Trabaud. http://www.backhuys.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Arn Tolsma" <a.tolsma@LANDFOOD.UNIMELB.EDU.AU>
To: <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:32 AM
Subject: Re: Experimental Design Questions
> Hi Michael.
>
> You may not be able to assume that a burn in year n is the equivalent
f a
> burn in year n+1. Conditions at the time might give a very different b
rn
> intensity, with different results. You can't even guarantee that you c
n
> burnt at all the next year.
>
> Another, more confounding factor, is yearly variation from drought,
> temperature regimes etc. First year regrowth in one year may be totall
> different to first year regrowth in another. In my own research, for
> example, storage carbohydrate levels (read energy reserves for growth)
in
> grasses and herbs were much higher in the first year due to drought.
>
> As another example, flowering of grasses one year was heavy in burnt
plots,
> but not unburnt. The next year it was heavy in both the burnt and unbu
nt.
> You can see the potential for conflicting results. Compared to the
> controls, burning in one year could show a stimulating effect on next
> season's flowering. Burning in a second year could show little compara
ive
> effect on next season's flowering, purely because it was a good year f
r
> unburnt to also flower.
>
>
> At 09:00 28/05/2001 -0400, you wrote:
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> >I am designing a field experiment to determine the effects of pres
ribed
> >burning on several parameters, primarily species composition and
abundance
> >within two ecological communities. I have a series of detailed
hypotheses,
> >but that's the basic issue. I should emphasize the research is not
on the
> >effects of fire, but on prescribed burning, as a management techni
ue. As
in
> >any field experiment, there are logistical considerations, and app
ying
fire
> >has it's own unique set. If anyone would like elaboration, I would
be
happy
> >to provide that, but to keep this brief, I won't here. Here are my
> >questions:
> >
> >1. For logistical reasons, I believe we can probably burn 10 exper
mental
> >units in a given period. With 10 controls, that give me an N=10. C
ll
this
> >set Group 1. I'm concerned, after doing some preliminary analyses,
that
that
> >won't give me sufficient statistical power. So, if I were to burn
nother
10
> >in the second year (Group 2), could I pool the data from the two y
ars to
> >look at post fire effects? I understand that the post fire years f
r
Group 1
> >and Group 2 would be off by one year, and I would be comparing Bur
Year
+1
> >for both Groups.
> >
> >2. My plan is to burn the 10 units in the spring (dormant season).
I
would
> >also like to look at growing season burns. Again for logistical re
sons,
the
> >burn units will have to be much smaller in the summer than in the
pring.
I
> >plan on having units of 1-4 ha in the spring. Summer or growing se
son
units
> >would probably be 1/4-1/2 ha. Sampling protocols would be the same
for
both
> >dormant and growing seaons burns. Can I compare treatment effects
ven
> >though the area treated varies between spring and summer burns?
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Michael S. Batcher, M.S., A.I.C.P.
> >Consulting Ecologist and Environmental Planner
> >1907 Buskirk-West Hoosick Rd.
> >Buskirk, NY 12028
> >
> >Phone: (518) 686-5868
> >Fax: (518) 686-1802
> >email: mbatcher@netheaven.com
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> =================================================
> Arn Tolsma
>
> PhD candidate
> School of Forestry
> Institute of Land and Food Resources
> The University of Melbourne
> Victoria 3010 Australia
>
> Ph 03 8344 5263 (BH)
> 03 9890 2941 (AH)
> Fax 03 9349 4172
>
> Email a.tolsma@landfood.unimelb.edu.au
>
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Liz Tasker
Institute of Wildlife Research
School of Biological Sciences
Heydon-Laurence Building (A08)
University of Sydney NSW 2006
ph. 61-2-9351-4661 fax. 61-2-9351-4119
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 08:34:17 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Tree planting has limited value as carbon sink
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1347000/1347068.stm
They write: "In two forest experiments on maturing pines exposed to
elevated atmospheric CO2, the CO2-induced biomass carbon increment
without added nutrients was undetectable at a nutritionally poor site,
and the stimulation at a nutritionally moderate site was transient,
stabilising at a marginal gain after three years.
"However, a large synergistic gain from higher CO2 and nutrients was
detected with nutrients added.
"This gain was even larger at the poor site (threefold higher than the
expected additive effect) than at the moderate site (twofold higher)."
Foliage uptake
Another group of researchers examined the same forest plots to see how
effective the leaf-litter layer and soil were at absorbing CO2.
They found that nearly half the carbon uptake went into short-lived
parts of the trees, mainly foliage.
The total amount of litter did increase in a carbon-enriched atmosphere,
but the rate at which it broke down also increased. And the carbon then
went back into the atmosphere rather than into the soil.
They say: "We report a significant accumulation of carbon in the litter
layer of experimental forest plots after three years of growth at
increased CO2 concentrations.
"But fast turnover times of organic carbon in the litter layer (of about
three years) appear to constrain the potential size of this carbon sink.
Reliance
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 12:44:12 -0600
From: "Vierling, Lee" <LVierlin@TAZ.SDSMT.EDU>
Subject: job announcement: Fire Meteorology
> Assistant/Associate or Professor
> Fire Meteorologist
> Faculty Position Announcement
>
> The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences (IAS) at the South Dakota School
f
> Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) is seeking a scientist with demonstrated
> expertise in the area of fire meteorology and the application of fire
> meteorology for the operational management of wildfires. The position
> will be filled at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full
> Professor level, depending on the experience of the successful applican
.
> The person who fills this position will be part of a fire management te
m
> being assembled in the State of South Dakota. During the fire season
> (normally the summer months), the person will focus on developing impro
ed
> predictions of the susceptibility of forest, grassland, and agricultura
> ecosystems to wildfires. Of highest priority will be participation in
he
> control of active fires by providing meteorological information,
> site-specific weather forecasts and participation in the formulation of
> strategies to control developing wildfires. This will require skill in
> coordination across Local, State and Federal jurisdictions as an integr
l
> member of an interdisciplinary fire management team.
>
> During the academic year the successful candidate will function as a
> faculty member within the Department of Atmospheric Sciences. The
> position will therefore require an individual who can attract external
> funding, recruit and interact with graduate and undergraduate students
n
> Atmospheric and related Science programs of the School, and who can wor
> effectively in an interdisciplinary academic setting. The person will
e
> encouraged to teach and contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate
> courses in his or her areas of expertise.
>
> The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers an MS degree in Atmospher
c
> Sciences and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Atmospheric, Environmental,
nd
> Water Resources. The faculty is comprised of individuals with expertis
> in the fields of atmospheric electricity, cloud and precipitation physi
s,
> micro-scale and meso-scale meteorology, hydrometeorology, remote sensin
,
> ecology, analytical chemistry and biogeochemistry. Research facilities
> for IAS scientists include a storm-penetrating aircraft, state of the a
t
> analytical laboratories, computing facilities, and micrometeorological
> trace gas flux facilities. IAS scientists regularly collaborate with t
e
> EROS Data Center, US Forest Service (located on campus), US Geological
> Survey, National Center for Atmospheric Research, and National Weather
> Service (located adjacent to campus).
>
> Persons interested in applying should possess a Ph.D. in atmospheric
> sciences or a related discipline by July 2001.
>
> Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least thr
e
> references to:
> Director, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences
> Attn: Fire Meteorologist Position
> South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
> 501 East St. Joseph Street
> Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
>
> Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2001, and will continue
> until the position is filled. For additional information, please call
> (605) 394-2291. For more information regarding the school, visit
> www.sdsmt.edu.
>
> South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does not discriminate on th
> basis of race, color, national origin, military status, sex, religion,
> age, sexual orientation, political preference or disability in employme
t
> or the provision of service.
>
>
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 16:00:32 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Avionics and Electrical Design Engineers
Company: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Location: Stratford, Connecticut
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3884
Title: Director of Conservation Science Ä French Creek
Company: The Nature Conservancy of Pennsylvania
Location: Meadville PA and Sherman NY
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3883
Title: Director of Conservation Programs
Company: The Nature Conservancy of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3882
Title: Research Soil Scientist
Company: The Morton Arboretum
Location: Lisle, Illinois
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3881
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 12:55:35 -0600
From: Diane Pataki <pataki@BIOLOGY.UTAH.EDU>
Subject: travel grants announcement
Please pass this along to your students and colleagues. Apologies for
any cross-postings.
Travel Grants
The Biosphere-Atmosphere Stable Isotope Network (BASIN) is pleased to
announce a Travel Grants program. Travel awards are being made
available in order to promote education and awareness of new stable
isotope technologies and methodologies applied to biosphere-atmosphere
exchange research. BASIN is soliciting applications from graduate
students and young scientists to visit BASIN member study sites and
laboratories within the U.S.
BASIN is a network of researchers studying the ecological processes that
control the isotopic composition of the atmosphere. Detailed information
about BASIN and participating U.S. study sites can be found at:
<http://gcte-focus1.org/basin.html>. Students and young scientists
interested in visiting a listed BASIN facility should first contact the
facility P.I. directly for information about their project and to
confirm the possibility of a site visit. Applicants must be enrolled
M.S./Ph.D. students at an accredited institution or have a
post-doctoral/research associate appointment at a university,
government, or other research facility. As this program is intended to
initiate new collaborations and training opportunities, applications to
continue existing collaborative projects are discouraged.
To apply for a travel grant which will cover airfare and lodging
expenses, please provide the following materials:
-a 2-page letter of intent describing how the proposed visit will
benefit your research (including dates, location, training
opportunities, etc.)
-a letter of support from your graduate advisor or post-doctoral mentor
-a letter of support from the P.I. of the site you wish to visit
-your curriculum vitae
All materials should be sent electronically by August 1, 2001 for travel
between October 2001 - April 2002. BASIN will estimate your travel costs
- please indicate the length of your proposed visit. Awards will cover
travel, lodging, and a per diem for meals.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to Diane Pataki, GCTE Focus 1
Science Officer, 801-581-3545, <pataki@biology.utah.edu>.
BASIN is a research network of the Global Change and Terrestrial
Ecosystems (GCTE) core project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere
Programme (IGBP).
--
Diane E. Pataki, Ph.D.
Focus 1 Officer
Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE)
Dept. of Biology, University of Utah
257 South 1400 East
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 20:43:39 -0500
From: Rich Belcher <rb_777@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: birds and structure
I'm a 2nd yr ecology/field biology BS major and I'm writing a brief article
that refers to birds and how they prefer the structure of a natural area
when they want to nest. everything is fine, but I have not studied much
about this and I was just wondering if anyone knew what makes up the
structure of a natural area? (such as plant height, vegetation cover, etc.)
just send the replies directly to me. I appreciate any and all responses.
thanks.
Rich
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