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There are 19 messages totalling 1082 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Creation care programs?
2. STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL (4)
3. Excel still has problems with stats.(including 2000)
4. software for diel production estimates?
5. Matrix operations on Excell
6. game theory and predators (4)
7. UW-Madison Graduate Assistantships in Integrating Nature and Society
8. Plant Ecology Research Internship in Puerto Rico
9. article
10. [Fwd: Wildlife Courses, University of Pretoria, South Africa]
11. job posting - Ecosystem Biologist - Louisville area
12. Environmental Jobs at EnvironmentalCAREER.com
13. Jobs: 2 faculty jobs at Univ. of Cincinnati
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 00:10:36 -0500
From: Wendee Holtcamp <wendee@GREENDZN.COM>
Subject: Creation care programs?
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any college level (or high school for that
matter) creation care/earth stewardship programs besides Target
Earth (www.targetearth,org) and Au Sable (www.ausable.org)? TE
and Au Sable both offer semester-long research and education
experiences, and TE also offers some spring break and 10-day
training retreats/conferences.
I'm interested in hearing about anything at all that is offered
besides those two. This is for an article I'm doing for the
American Scientific Affiliation (www.asa3.org) Email me at
wendee@greendzn.com :)
Thanks!
Wendee
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~~ Environmental Journalism ~~ www.greendzn.com ~~
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No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece
of the continent, a part of the main. -- John Donne
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Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:45:45 -0400
From: Jiong Jia <jj4u@ALASKA.EVSC.VIRGINIA.EDU>
Subject: Re: STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL
I usually perform regressions with both SPSS and EXCEL, and they fit well
as long as the same equations and parameters are used for both cases.
Jiong,
On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Robert W. McFarlane wrote:
> Ecologgers:
>
> If my memory serves me correctly, a few months ago someone posted a mes
age to
> this list that inferred that the statistical analyses generated by an
xcel
> 2000 spreadsheet were incorrect. As I recall, there were no comments f
om
> others regarding this situation.
>
> I have just generated some results of linear regression with Excel that
do not
> agree with the results from SPSS, Systat, or a Quatropro spreadsheet,
hich
all
> produce identical figures.
> Has anyone else had this experience?
>
> Robert McFarlane
> Houston, TX
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Jiong Jia, Ph.D
Environmental Sciences Dept. Phone: (434) 982-2337
University of Virginia Fax: (434) 982-2137
Charlottesville, VA 22904 Email: jiong@virginia.edu
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 14:57:48 +0200
From: Chris Swanston <swanston@SWANSTON.ORG>
Subject: Re: STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL
Robert,
There are at least a couple of articles that have tested Excel for
statistical accuracy:
McCullough, B.D., Wilson, B. 1999. On the accuracy of statistical
procedures in Microsoft Excel 97. Computational Statistics and Data
Analysis 31:27-37.
Knuesel, L. 1998. On the accuracy of statistical distributions in
Microsoft Excel 97. Computational Statistics and Data Analysis 26:375-377.
And websites:
http://www.stat.uni-muenchen.de/~knuesel/elv/excelacc.pdf (same as
article above)
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/ssc/dfid/booklets/topxfs.html
McCullough and Wilson used Statistical Reference Data Sets from the
National Institute of Standards and Technology. They determined that Excel
97 did not adequately compute regressions. Somebody tested Excel 2000
using the same data benchmarks, and found it hadn't improved (Sorry, I
can't remember where I read this account!).
Additional errors in Excel involve negative sums of squares, inaccurate
P-values at the extreme ranges, and non-random random number generation. I
also noticed a few years ago that Excel was using population statistics in
one test, but hadn't identified them as such in the menu ('user beware,' I
guess); that was when I stopped using Excel for anything other than data
entry and simple manipulation. I would stick with values from SPSS or SAS.
Good luck,
Chris Swanston
INRA
Nancy, France
At 07:08 PM 9/26/2001 -0500, Robert W. McFarlane wrote:
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>Ecologgers:
>
>If my memory serves me correctly, a few months ago someone posted a mess
ge to
> this list that inferred that the statistical analyses generated by an
xcel
> 2000 spreadsheet were incorrect. As I recall, there were no comments f
om
> others regarding this situation.
>
>I have just generated some results of linear regression with Excel that
o not
> agree with the results from SPSS, Systat, or a Quatropro spreadsheet,
> which all
> produce identical figures.
>Has anyone else had this experience?
>
>Robert McFarlane
>Houston, TX
>
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>Ecologgers:
>
>If my memory serves me correctly, a few months ago someone posted a
>message to this list that inferred that the statistical analyses generat
d
>by an Excel 2000 spreadsheet were incorrect. As I recall, there were no
>comments from others regarding this situation.
>
>I have just generated some results of linear regression with Excel that
o
>not agree with the results from SPSS, Systat, or a Quatropro spreadsheet
>which all produce identical figures.
>Has anyone else had this experience?
>
>Robert McFarlane
>Houston, TX
>
>--Boundary_(ID_JvsVL/fENoFXcEJ5cvUvVQ)--
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 08:15:25 -0500
From: Dave McNeely <dlmcneely@LUNET.EDU>
Subject: Re: STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL
The discussion on the list didn't imply, but stated unequivocally that
there are mistakes in the statistical components of EXCEL, and gave
references, including one that I think was in _Biometrics_ that
reported failure of the program to generate the same results in
multivariate tests as other programs. I don't have the reference at
hand, but I think that rather than "a few months ago," it was more like
two years ago. I imagine that searching the list archives would turn it
up.
Robert W. McFarlane wrote:
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>Ecologgers:
>
>If my memory serves me correctly, a few months ago someone posted a mess
ge to
> this list that inferred that the statistical analyses generated by an E
cel
> 2000 spreadsheet were incorrect. As I recall, there were no comments fr
m
> others regarding this situation.
>
>I have just generated some results of linear regression with Excel that
o not
> agree with the results from SPSS, Systat, or a Quatropro spreadsheet, w
ich
all
> produce identical figures.
>Has anyone else had this experience?
>
>Robert McFarlane
>Houston, TX
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:42:43 -0400
From: "David M. Bryant" <dmbryant@CISUNIX.UNH.EDU>
Subject: Re: STATISTICS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL
Robert,
I have noticed that the average() function provides incorrect values when
blank cells are included in the range. Also, I've recieved negative
r-squared values from the linear regression output in charts. For these
reasons I always check stats with JMP or direct calculations before
submittal. Most of the stats functions in Excell are pretty weak anyway,
with no allowance for unbalanced data sets or pooled variance.
Unfortunately the MS system does not promote feedback from users regarding
the shortcomings of thier software.
Caveat emptor
David M. Bryant dmbryant@cisunix.unh.edu
Dept. of Natural Resources 603-862-4433
215 James Hall
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
"Not all that is counted counts
and not all that counts can be counted"
A. Einstein
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:13:46 +0200
From: Daniel Rueetschi <Daniel.Rueetschi@UNIBAS.CH>
Subject: Re: Excel still has problems with stats.(including 2000)
To Dave and all others:
The text below should answer the question, when this topic has already been
discussed in the Ecolog list.
Greetings,
Daniel
Daniel Rueetschi
Dep. of Geography
University of Basel
Spalenring 145
CH-4055 Basel
Switzerland
Phone: + 41 61 272 69 28
Fax: + 41 61 272 69 23
Email: Daniel.Rueetschi@unibas.ch
Homepage: http://www.physiogeo.unibas.ch/homepages/rueetschi/english/home.ht
At 12:21 PM 3/21/00 -0700, David Board <dboard@UALBERTA.CA> wrote:
>(Note from Bill Donahue: I've just confirmed that the article described
>exists: B.D. McCullough and Berry Wilson. 1999. On the accuracy of
>statistical procedures in Microsoft Excel 97. Computational Statistics
nd
>Data Analysis, 31(1): 27-37)
>
>
> FYI for Excel users
>
>Don't rely on the statistics add-in pack supplied for Excel by Microsof
>
>IT GIVES THE WRONG ANSWERS!
>
>The following is extracted from an article by Jon Honeyball in PC Pro,
>Issue 62, December 1999, pp 248-255.
>
>"In front of me right now is a paper entitled "On the accuracy of
>statistical procedures in Microsoft Excel 97", reprinted from the Journ
l
>of Computational Statistics and Data Analysis, which is a highly
>prestigious, refereed academic journal. I might without exaggeration
>call it 'the bible of computational statistics' and there's arguably no
>higher reference in the world. The article comes from volume 31, issue
>1, 28 July 1999.
>
>The abstract for the paper says: 'The reliability of statistical
>procedures in Excel are assessed in three areas: estimation (both linea
>and nonlinear), random number generation, and statistical distributions
>(such as for calculating p-values). Excel's performance in all three
>areas is found to be inadequate. Persons desiring to conduct statistic
l
>analyses of data are advised not to use Excel.'
>
>As an opening statement,you must admit that it's a bit of a corker.
>
>The paper's authors, BD McCullough and Berry Wilson of the Federal
>Communications Commission in Washington DC, go on to describe in precis
>detail how they applied the recently released StRD (Statistical
>Reference Datasets) from the American National Institute of Standards a
d
>Technology to assess the performance of Excel in a wide range of
>statistical tests. The results are stunningly bad, and, worse still, th
>paper refers back to work done by Sawitski in 1994 on Excel 4 and the
>problems reported then are still present in Excel 97. I've run some of
>the tests myself and they're still there in Excel 2000. The paper,
>which can't really be argued with, is littered with phrases like 'can b
>judged inadequate' and 'it can be deduced that Excel uses an unstable
>algorithm'. The authors find fault with its univariate summary statisti
s,
>analysis of variance, linear regression, nonlinear regression, random
>number
>generation and so forth. What can I say? If you use the statistics add
on
>package that ships with Excel, you really better know your stuff becaus
>Excel may well come up with wrong numbers.
>
>Excel's statistics add-on pack is riddled with potential disaster areas
>and since it has been subjected to the best analysis available in the
>world and found to be wholly lacking, the only applicable words are 'av
id'
>and 'plague'. Instead, you should buy yourself a decent stats add-on
>package
>that has numerical methods that are open to peer review and whose autho
s
>know what they're doing (unfortunately, Microsoft's stats-pack team
>obviously doesn't)."
>
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:18:06 -0500
From: David Kesler <Kesler@RHODES.EDU>
Subject: software for diel production estimates?
Can anyone tell me if there exists inexpensive software that calculates
respiration and net/gross production from diel oxygen changes as
originally described by H. T. Odum?
David Kesler
--
David H. Kesler, Ph.D. "We need the tonic of wildness,
Associate Professor of Biology to wade sometimes in the
marshes."
Rhodes College --- Thoreau
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
e-mail: kesler@rhodes.edu
web page: http://kesler.biology.rhodes.edu
phone: 901-843-3557
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 08:08:01 -0700
From: Abraham de Alba <aalba_a@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Matrix operations on Excell
Dear ecologers:
Sorry for the intrusion, but reading the messages
questioning Excell's statistical abilities, I was
remainded of a small problem I've been having, I use
to have a LOTUS spreadsheet that among other things
solved a simultaneous equation (with 2 unknowns) and
my Lotus copy went along with my old 386 laptop, so I
naiveinly exported to Excell, yust to find out that
the matrix operations don't work as transparently.
I am in the middle of a Country (M÷xico) where
libraries are quite rare and not uptodate, so please
forgive me for such a mundane question,
How do I do an inverse (left side of the 2 x2) and
then multiply it with the vector (right side of the 2
equations) ?
Thank you in advance,
Abraham de Alba
INIFAP
Aguascaliientes, M÷xico
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:22:06 -0500
From: "J. M. Aguiar" <steelshard@TAMU.EDU>
Subject: game theory and predators
Can anyone recommend some useful references on the application of
game theory to predator-prey interactions?
I'm especially interested in behavioral issues arising from
encounters with potential predators--how an organism might react when
confronted with an unknown quantity. Does game theory offer any
insights into what strategies might be useful? And are these insights
borne out by observation? Thanks to all for any help....
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 10:18:48 -0500
From: Volker Radeloff <radeloff@STUDENTS.WISC.EDU>
Subject: UW-Madison Graduate Assistantships in Integrating Nature and Societ
--- Apologies for any cross postings ---
Two Graduate Assistantships in Integrating Nature and Society
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Forest Ecology and Management and Department of Rural
Sociology
Recent decades witnessed widespread sprawl, both at the urban fringe and
in rural areas. The impacts of this development on forest ecosystems
remain largely unknown. We represent an interdisciplinary team of
researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison integrating applied
demography (to monitor and forecast housing development) and forest
landscape ecology (to assess the impact of these developments on habitat
fragmentation and forest landscape management). Our research utilizes
U.S. Census data and satellite land cover classifications; our approach
is quantitative and based on GIS, spatial statistics and simulation
modeling.
Funding is available for two additional PhD assistantships to complement
our research team. The objective of the first project is to map the
wildland urban interface (WUI) in California, Oregon and Washington,
estimate fire danger and examine changes in fire danger related to
sprawl. Wildland fires have emerged as one of the most pressing forest
management concerns and housing units in the WUI are at highest risk.
However, few studies have attempted to develop a quantitative method to
identify the WUI for an entire region, and it remains unclear if urban
sprawl increases the WUI area, thereby increasing the risk for future
damage.
The objective of the second project is to quantify the impact of rural
sprawl, i.e., the increase in seasonal housing and retirement homes in
high-amenity areas, on forest productivity. The project will focus on
the three Lake States (Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan) and combine a
housing density time series derived from U.S. Census data with a time
series of forest inventory and harvest data derived from FIA.
Salaries and research support are highly competitive. Current annual
stipend levels are $16,350/year including tuition remission and health
care benefits. Financial support comes from both the North Central and
the Pacific Northwest Forest Experiment Stations of the U.S. Forest
Service. The positions area available immediately and an early start
date is preferred, but a later start date is negotiable.
A BS degree (MS preferred) in forestry, natural resources management,
geography, sociology, or other related discipline is required.
Applicants should have an interest/background in GIS, computer modeling
and statistics. Excellent English writing skills are essential.
Application Process:
Applicants must send a CV, covering letter outlining their research
interests, academic and professional backgrounds, and the names and
contact addresses of three references.
Regarding the first position (Wildland urban interface mapping) please
contact:
Roger Hammer, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Sociology,
University of Wisconsin, Suite 316 Agriculture Hall, 1450 Linden Drive,
Madison, WI 53706, rhammer@facstaff.wisc.edu, (608) 263-2898.
Regarding the second position (Effects of rural sprawl on forest
productivity) please contact:
Volker Radeloff, Assistant Professor, Department of Forest Ecology and
Management, University of Wisconsin, 1630 Linden Drive, Room 111 Russell
Laboratories, Madison WI 53706, radeloff@facstaff.wisc.edu,
(608)-263-4349.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue until
candidates are chosen. Applications received by October 31st, 2001 will
be guaranteed consideration.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Volker Radeloff
Department of Forest Ecology and Management
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706, USA
radeloff@facstaff.wisc.edu
Phone: +1-608-263-4349
Fax: +1-608-262-9922
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We shall have to learn to refrain from doing things
merely because we know how to do them.
Sir Theodore Fox, 1965
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:03:05 -0400
From: Laura Hyatt <lhyatt@LIFE.BIO.SUNYSB.EDU>
Subject: Plant Ecology Research Internship in Puerto Rico
Please reply to K. Brown (email below); I am merely posting for him.
Seeking a field research assistant to work in Luquillo Experimental Forest,
Puerto Rico.
Research project: This study compares the population dynamics and rate of
spread of an invasive plant, Syzygium jambos (Eugenia jambos ) in riparian
and forest habitats in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will help
conduct demographic censuses and set up transplant experiments. Other
projects include soil sampling, community surveys and data entry. 35-40
hours of work is expected per week. The assistantship will extend from
December to April (dates are negotiable).
Compensation: Lodging, meals and 1/2 airfare will be provided.
To apply, please send a resume and one reference on or before 5 October
2001. Electronic submissions only. A candidate will be selected by 31
October 2001. Send all materials and questions to: kbrown@life.bio.sunysb.ed
Laura Hyatt, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5245
Phone: 631/632-1381
Fax: 631/632-7626
email: lhyatt@life.bio.sunysb.edu
URL: http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/lhyatt/
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:09:43 -0400
From: Andrew Cole <cac13@PSU.EDU>
Subject: article
Hi,
Several years back, I seem to recall the ESA Bulletin publishing a short
article by a person who's article had been submitted for publication but
then rejected. He was so disgusted with the process that he rewrote it
according to what the reviewers wanted and it dropped down to about 4
lines. It was hilarious and I'd like to find a copy of it. Does anyone
remember the article? Could you post the source? Or if it's now digital,
show me the URL?
Many thanks.
Andy
Charles Andrew Cole, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Center for Watershed Stewardship
The Pennsylvania State University
227 East Calder Way
State College, PA 16801
www.sala.psu.edu/watershed
814-865-5735 (-1378 FAX)
cac13@psu.edu
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise."
Aldo Leopold
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:36:17 EDT
From: WirtAtmar@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: game theory and predators
J. M. Aguiar asks:
> Can anyone recommend some useful references on the application of
> game theory to predator-prey interactions?
It's my impression that if you perform a library search on articles on
evolutionary stable strategies (ESS's), which is von Neumann and
Morgenstern's game theory as introduced to biology by Maynard Smith, you'll
see a rather profound dropoff in recent years in publications in this subjec
area.
That's not to say that the subject has completely disappeared, but in genera
it hasn't proven itself to be of enormously practical value, nor are the
games to which it has been applied anything but the simplest forms of contes
.
> I'm especially interested in behavioral issues arising from
> encounters with potential predators--how an organism might react when
> confronted with an unknown quantity. Does game theory offer any
> insights into what strategies might be useful? And are these insights
> borne out by observation? Thanks to all for any help....
Game theory, and by extension, ESS theory, is built around the concept of a
rational player, a player that knows the rules of the game very well and can
carefully evaluate its options, even if that evaluation is accomplished only
by an evolutionary trial-and-error exploration of the adaptive topography.
The problem is that there is no "rational" player possible when confronted
with an "unknown quantity" for the first time. That scenario implies that th
player doesn't know the rules of the game. Indeed, this is the commonly cite
basis for "beginner's luck." A completely ignorant player may very, very
occasionally do something so unexpected and outside the experiential range o
his well-evolved opponent that he may win. But of course, most likely, he
won't. All of the common, high-probability scenarios that might be put
forward by the inexperienced player have very likely already been seen by th
well-learned rational player and countermoves have been evolved in advance.
Indeed, that's the essence of evolutionary stable strategies: a rational
opponent's moves can be predicted in advance and countered so well that a
stable state eventually comes to exist between the competitors. A truly
irrational (inexperienced) player's moves generally can't be predicted, and
thus nothing is stable in the beginning of such an evolving contest, other
than most times, you'll be lunch.
Wirt Atmar
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:37:39 -0500
From: Ellen M Rogers <ellenm@SEACOAST.COM>
Subject: [Fwd: Wildlife Courses, University of Pretoria, South Africa]
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 14:16:57 -0400
From: Rajeev Jain <rajeev.jain@JEEAI.COM>
Subject: job posting - Ecosystem Biologist - Louisville area
Please see details at http://www.jeeai.com/employment.htm
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:24:10 -0500
From: "J. M. Aguiar" <steelshard@TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Re: game theory and predators
With respect to Wirt Atmar's response--I may not have been as
precise as I should have been; but I don't think that facing an unknown
quantity automatically makes you inexperienced. Every time I raise my
foil against a new opponent, that person is an unknown quantity. I have
no idea how good a fencer he or she might be; but that in no way implies
that my own skills have suddenly regressed.
What I'm interested in learning, then, is whether game theory might
predict a particular set of behaviours which would be universally
optimal for an uncertain situation--such as two fencers facing off, both
quite skilled but in different techniques. Is a surprise attack more
likely to succeed? Or would a cautious approach prove more beneficial?
This is an analogy, of course; I'm not interested in predicting the
behavior of fencers, but that of different species--at convergence
zones, perhaps, when representatives of different fauna may come into
fresh contact without any prior experience of each other.
Consider a species with a suite of potential reactions: some
aggressive, some defensive, some inquisitive. On a first encounter with
another, similarly matched species, what would be the optimal response?
This is what I am asking of game theory, or any related approaches: if
there is some fundamental theorem of interaction which would promote one
response over another.
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:35:00 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Jobs: 2 faculty jobs at Univ. of Cincinnati
FACULTY POSITIONS
The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, announces
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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:51:50 -0700
From: Robert Taylor <rtaylor@GEOG.UCSB.EDU>
Subject: Re: game theory and predators
On Thu, 27 Sep 2001, J. M. Aguiar wrote:
> ...What I'm interested in learning, then, is whether game theory might
> predict a particular set of behaviours which would be universally
> optimal for an uncertain situation--such as two fencers facing off, bot
> quite skilled but in different techniques...
> ... I'm... interested in predicting the
> behavior of... different species--at convergence
> zones, perhaps, when representatives of different fauna may come into
> fresh contact without any prior experience of each other.
You are interested in animal examples, but your comments make me think of
a plant example. Herbert Baker characterized weeds as having a "general
purpose genotype", i.e. a very plastic, generalist, opportunistic suite of
responses to environment that make for a highly successful, r-selected,
colonizer-type organism. The basics are those of an r-selected organism:
high reproductive rate, small investment per propagule, various creative
dispersal mechanisms, lavish and opportunistic use of available resources.
Weeds are generally especially well adapted to colonizing sites of various
types of disturbance, but they tend to be pretty good invaders of new
ecosystems under a range of conditions.
My simple, a priori hunch about your statement, ..."a particular set of
behaviours which would be universally optimal for an uncertain
situation..." is that there could not be any set of behaviors that is
UNIVERSALLY OPTIMAL under any and all unknown situations. If such a
business model existed, we would all be rich and there would be no
interest in predicting the future. Or the earth would be dominated by a
monoculture of this hypothetical organism. Still, it may be that some
phenotypes are a substantially better bet in the face of the unknown than
others. And given the nature of competitive exclusion, I'll bet it would
be a fairly aggressive, imperial one of move out, contain your
competitors, divide and conquer. Fortune does not favor the timid. FWIW,
that's definitely the winning tactic in Sim Ant.
Regards,
Robert Taylor
Biogeography Lab
Department of Geography
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 30 Sep 2001 to 1 Oct 2001
There are 15 messages totalling 797 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Plotless measures of spatial aggregation and association (2)
2. Job Posting: Forest Conservation Ecologist
3. Environmental Jobs at EnvironmentalCAREER.com
4. Graduate Assistant Position
5. Postdoc: Agroecology/Grassland Ecology. University of Illinois
6. Call for Papers
7. job announcement
8. Course: biological control of weeds, in Nicaragua
9. Position: Environmental Scientist, Everglades
10. Australia - 2 PostDoc's in C cycle modelling, close on 26 Oct 2001
11. Hoagland's solution--stock solutions
12. M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship
13. 2002 Natural Resources Leadership Institute
14. water remediation
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:34:09 +0545
From: John Mauremootoo <cjmaure@INTNET.MU>
Subject: Plotless measures of spatial aggregation and association
Dear Ecologgers,
A team is currently working here in Mauritius on a project to produce a base
line map of all trees in a hectare of forest we are managing for
conservation (fencing to keep out introduced deer and pigs and weeding of
all non-native plants) and in an adjacent non-managed area. The locations of
all individuals above 1.3 m in height have been recorded as x, y
coordinates. From these data we are interested in producing measures of
spatial aggregation of individual species and associations between species.
We are aware of methods using nearest neighbour measures to calculate
aggregation but do not know of any programs or add ons to established
programs that can perform these calculations. Is anybody aware of the
existence of such programs and their availability?
For the calculations of association we know of measures based on quadrats
that will then use analysis of frequencies to compare observed association
with that expected if the association is random. Clearly, like measures of
aggregation using quadrat data, the result is influenced by quadrat size. A
priori it would seem logical that an index that used coordinate data would
be more robust. We have not come across such a measure in the limited
literature we have out here. Does anybody know of such a measure and if so
(once again) are there programs available to do the maths and are how do we
get our hands on such programs?
Many thanks
John
Dr. John Mauremootoo
Plant Conservation Manager
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Black River Office
Avenue Bois des Billes
La Preneuse
Mauritius
Tel: ++ 230 483 5038
Fax: ++ 230 483 5038
e-mail: cjmaure@intnet.mu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:20:57 -0400
From: "Brian C. McCarthy" <mccarthy@OAK.CATS.OHIOU.EDU>
Subject: Job Posting: Forest Conservation Ecologist
FOREST CONSERVATION ECOLOGIST
The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University
invites applicants at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level for a full-time,
tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning in September
2002. Candidates must be committed to teaching undergraduates and
developing an externally funded research program that involves M.S. and
Ph.D. students. Experience and ongoing research in plant population
ecology within temperate deciduous forest ecosystems is essential. The
ideal candidate should also have sufficient tropical experience to teach a
course on tropical ecology and serve as a resource person for students in
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plant population biology. Submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching
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Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Brian C. McCarthy, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. of Forest Ecology & Graduate Chair
Dept. of Environmental and Plant Biology
317 Porter Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979 USA
eml mccarthy@ohio.edu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:39:15 -0400
From: "Vail, Stephen" <VailS@WPUNJ.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Assistant Position
Graduate Assistant Position to begin Fall 2002: William Paterson University
(Wayne, NJ) seeks a student interested in pursuing the M.S. degree in
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:13:22 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: Agroecology/Grassland Ecology. University of Illinois
Post Doctoral Position. Agroecology/Grassland Ecology. University of
Illinois. Two year
postdoctoral position focusing on ecological aspects of grassland-based
agriculture in the
Midwest. Specific research trajectory is open but will likely focus on one
or both of the following areas: role of plant diversity in functioning of
intensively grazed pastures, energy flow and nutrient cycling in integrated
livestock-crop rotations. Candidate should have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Range
Management or a related area. Research experience in biogeochemistry or
geostatistics a plus. Interested applicants please submit a letter of
application, CV and have three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Benjamin
Tracy, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, 1102 S. Goodwin
Ave. Urbana, IL 61801. Email: bftracy@uiuc.edu, Phone:
217.265.5313, Fax: 217.333.9817. Application deadline is November 30, 2001.
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:01:11 -0500
From: "He, Hong S." <heh@MISSOURI.EDU>
Subject: Call for Papers
Call for Papers
4th Special Issue on Marine and Coastal Geographic Information Systems
Marine Geodesy Journal will publish its 4th special issue on Marine and
Coastal Geographic
Information Systems (M&CGIS) in late 2002. Dr. Wei (Wayne) Ji of the
University of Missouri-
Kansas City will be the guest editor and Dr. Ron Li of the Ohio State
University will be the guest
co-editor. In addition to general M&CGIS topics, we especially encourage
submitting papers on
the environmental and ecological applications of M&CGIS. The submitted
manuscripts should
describe methods, techniques, or case studies of GIS for solving the
environmental and
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include, but not limited
to:
? Global environmental change studies,
? Ecological investigations,
? Ecosystem management,
? Ecological risk assessment,
? Shoreline and coastal changes,
? Coastal wetland restoration, management, and research,
? Marine fishery management, and
? Environmental quality analysis.
All manuscripts should conform to the submission standards in the
Instructions to Authors that
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specific commercial
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Authors who wish to
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Word or WordPerfect) of
their manuscripts to jiwei@umkc.edu, along with a hardcopy and a cover
letter mailed to:
Dr. W. "Wayne" Ji
425 RHF Hall
Department of Geosciences
The University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499, USA
Tel. (816) 235-2981, Fax (816) 235-5535
A hardcopy of the above should also be sent to the Editor-in-chief:
Prof. Narendra K. Saxena, Editor-in-chief
Pacific Mapping Program
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2525 Correa Road, HIG# 440
Honolulu, HI 96822
All manuscripts must be received by January 31, 2002 in order to be
considered for publication
in this special issue.
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:51:26 -0700
From: Josef Ackerman <ackerman@UNBC.CA>
Subject: Re: Plotless measures of spatial aggregation and association
Dear John
There are a number of geostatistical approarches out there
but I think you will need to consider how sensitive they
are to spatial issues like quadrat size. We found that
as long as the minimum expected frequency was ~5 per cell
(i.e., one of the few assumptions of the Chi-squared
approach), then the match was quite good. You may want
to consult:
Arocena, J. and J.D. Ackerman. 1998. Use of statistical tests to describe
the basic distribution patterns of iron oxide nodules in soil thin section.
American Soil Science Society Journal 62:1346-1350.
Yours
Joe Ackerman
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| Associate Professor |
| Environmental Studies Program |
| University of Northern British Columbia |
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| |
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On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, John Mauremootoo wrote:
> Dear Ecologgers,
>
> A team is currently working here in Mauritius on a project to produce a
base
> line map of all trees in a hectare of forest we are managing for
> conservation (fencing to keep out introduced deer and pigs and weeding
f
> all non-native plants) and in an adjacent non-managed area. The locatio
s of
> all individuals above 1.3 m in height have been recorded as x, y
> coordinates. From these data we are interested in producing measures of
> spatial aggregation of individual species and associations between spec
es.
> We are aware of methods using nearest neighbour measures to calculate
> aggregation but do not know of any programs or add ons to established
> programs that can perform these calculations. Is anybody aware of the
> existence of such programs and their availability?
>
> For the calculations of association we know of measures based on quadra
s
> that will then use analysis of frequencies to compare observed associat
on
> with that expected if the association is random. Clearly, like measures
of
> aggregation using quadrat data, the result is influenced by quadrat siz
. A
> priori it would seem logical that an index that used coordinate data wo
ld
> be more robust. We have not come across such a measure in the limited
> literature we have out here. Does anybody know of such a measure and if
so
> (once again) are there programs available to do the maths and are how d
we
> get our hands on such programs?
>
> Many thanks
>
> John
>
> Dr. John Mauremootoo
> Plant Conservation Manager
> Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
> Black River Office
> Avenue Bois des Billes
> La Preneuse
> Mauritius
>
> Tel: ++ 230 483 5038
> Fax: ++ 230 483 5038
> e-mail: cjmaure@intnet.mu
>
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:39:59 -0700
From: Jack and Caroline Murphy <wiephy@DEEPSPRINGS.EDU>
Subject: job announcement
Deep Springs College (California)
The Herbert J. Reich Professorship in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Job Description
Deep Springs College announces a faculty appointment in The Herbert J.
Reich Professorship in the NATURAL SCIENCES and MATHEMATICS. Candidates
should have a strong committment to undergraduate education at an honors
level and interdisciplinary teaching. For details, go to:
www.deepsprings.edu/hiring
Located in a ranch in a high-desert valley in California, just east of the
Sierra Nevada range, Deep Springs is America's smallest and most elite
accredited liberal arts college, preparing a select group of 26 young men
(avg. SAT 1500) for lives of service to humanity.
Contact:
Christian Stayner
Deep Springs College (California)
Faculty Search Committee
HC72, Box 45001, Dyer, NV 89010
United States Telephone: 760-872-2000
Web Site: http://www.deepsprings.edu
E-Mail: curcom@deepsprings.edu
******************************
Jack Murphy
Assistant Professor of Biology
Deep Springs College
HC 72 Box 45001
Deep Springs, California
via Dyer, NV 89010
phone: (760) 872-4473 x 72
fax: (760) 872-4466
college website: www.deepsprings.edu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:42:51 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Course: biological control of weeds, in Nicaragua
Dear friend,
Here some informations about a Biological control of weed course, in Nicarag
a.
Estimad@ amig@,
FIRST LATIN-AMERICAN SHORT-COURSE ON BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDS
Montelimar, Nicaragua (June 24-28 /2002)
Organized by: University of Florida & Universidad Nacional Agraria de
Nicaragua.
Objectives of the Course
The main purpose of this course is to provide the participants with a
basic understanding of the principles and concepts of biological control
of weeds using insects and pathogens. Participants also will receive
training in the procedures involved in the implementation of a weed
biocontrol program. Group discussions will focus on the prospects for
and limitations of biological weed control in the Latin-American region.
This course will bring together about 18 experts in all aspects involved
in the use of insects and pathogens for biocontrol of weeds, and
approximately 30-40 trainees representing at least 15 developing
countries.
After completing this course, participants would be able to implement
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cooperative work in the region with international agencies.
Who should attend this intensive short-course?
Biologists, weed ecologists, agronomists, entomologists, plant
pathologists, and others interested on integrated pest management
options to control invasive weeds in conservation /agricultural and
forestry areas. Participants should have a training in
agriculture/forestry or in a related discipline. No previous experience
in biological control of weeds is required.
Location
All training sessions of the program will take place at the Barcel
Hotel in Montelimar, Nicaragua (one-hour drive from Managua, the
capital). On Wednesday, participants will take a field trip to observe
weed problems in the Pacific region. The event will concludes on Friday
with the issuing of certificates and a barbecue.
Financial Sponsorship
At least 15 of the applicants associated with national research
institutions in their countries will receive financial support to attend
this training course. Other applicants interested in the course should
seek financial support in national/or international organizations i.e.
OEA, FAO, USDA, ONU-OIRSA.
Registration Information
The registration fee is US $ 200. This includes tuition, course
materials, field trip, and transportation in Nicaragua associated with
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no. 505-269-6769/ or 505-269-6752/ Fax: 505-269-7669/505-269-7757.
E-mail: montelim@ns.tmx.com.ni
Language of the course
Most talks will be in Spanish. Few (1-2) sessions will be given in
English with slides translated into Spanish. Material of instruction and
references will be in Spanish and English.
Address for Resgistration: Contact J. Medal. University of Florida.
E-mail: medal@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
FAX : (352)392-0190
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:07:00 -0400
From: Carl Fitz <cfitz@SFWMD.GOV>
Subject: Position: Environmental Scientist, Everglades
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Ecological Systems Analyst
The Everglades Division of South Florida Water Managment District is
seeking an ecologist to aid in information synthesis for our Everglades
Landscape Modeling program. Research in the Division ranges from
wetlands and tree islands of the northern Everglades to the mangrove and
seagrass communities in the southern Everglades and Florida Bay. This
basic research is linked directly to our simulation modeling program in
helping to evaluate and optimize a $7.8 billion Everglades restoration
program. The position will provide ecological and technical support in
data acquisition and analysis for model calibration, synthesizing data
from the Everglades ecosystems. The selected applicant will be expected
to learn and understand model algorithms that quantitatively describe
the ecological structure and function of the Everglades. This position
will assist in evaluation and enhancement of model performance, as part
the long-term process of integrating research advances into the
model(s). Duties include: statistical- and database- derived synthesis
of both the ecological literature and of Division research for model
inputs and calibration data sets; use and/or develop model parameter
optimization routines; use and/or develop post-processing and other
model utility programs. There is opportunity to participate in field
research activities that are related to the many components of the
landscape models. The individual should have a systems-oriented
background in ecological and/or hydrologic concepts, particularly as
they pertain towards enhancing our understanding of the Everglades.
Valuable skills include knowledge of statistics, GIS, C programming,
data management, and/or web site development, .
Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering
field, preferably with 2-3 years experience. The salary range is
$34,050 - $51,459 annually. This is a time-limited, leased position,
subject to a contract with SCI, a licensed employee leasing company.
Position is due to expire on 9/30/04 and is subject to renewal. More
information on our research in landscape modeling may be found at
http://www.sfwmd.gov/org/erd/esr/elm.html.
Candidates should submit an official SFWMD application, letter of
research interests, vita, and names and contact information for 3
references. Include the Job Reference Number 201347 in your application.
Please apply via: a) our website at www.sfwmd.gov, or b) mail to:
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
6520 - HUMAN RESOURCES, 3301 GUN CLUB ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416-4680
Please send a courtesy copy to Dr. Carl Fitz, 4440 Everglades Division,
above mailing address;
email cfitz@sfwmd.gov
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:59:29 +1000
From: Michael.Roderick@ANU.EDU.AU
Subject: Australia - 2 PostDoc's in C cycle modelling, close on 26 Oct 2001
THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS GROUP
CRC for GREENHOUSE ACCOUNTING
Postdoctoral Fellows (Level A) / Research Fellows (Level B)
Fixed Term
Reference Numbers: RSBS 572
We have currently have two positions available to participate in a new
research program aimed at developing regional, continental and global scale
models of the carbon and related biogeochemical cycles. The particular
emphasis of these positions is to assist in the development of a rigorous
theoretical framework linking ecological and biophysical processes across a
wide range of spatial and temporal scales. In the first instance, the
theory will be applied to the development of a carbon balance model for
Australia. Your background could be in ecology, environmental or physical
chemistry, physical sciences (e.g. meteorology, hydrology), engineering or
similar fields but it is most important that you have a demonstrated
capacity for innovative and critical thinking and the capacity to develop
quantitative models. Other members of the research team have a broad range
of skills including ecology, environmental modelling, fluid mechanics,
plant physiology, statistics and thermodynamics. The successful applicants
will be expected to collaborate with members of the CRC for Greenhouse
Accounting (http://www.greenhouse.crc.org.au) in projects leading to a
better understanding of the Carbon budget of Australia. Both positions are
initially available for 2 years with the possibility of a 1 year extension.
Salary Range of $40,495-$48,867* for Level A (* min. of $45,666 for
applicant holding a PhD) and $51,330-$60,562 for Level B plus generous
superannuation contribution.
If you would like to know more about these positions please contact: Dr
Michael Roderick, telephone: (02) 6125 4020, fax: (02) 6125 5095, email
Michael.Roderick@anu.edu.au
For selection documentation please contact John Nugent, RSBS, telephone:
(02) 6125 4138, fax: (02) 6125 4891, email: john.nugent@rsbs.anu.edu.au
Closing Date: 26 October 2001
Information on how to apply may be obtained from the ANU Web site at:
http://www.anu.edu.au/hr/jobs or by telephoning/emailing the contact.
Applications addressing the selection criteria should be submitted in
duplicate to Staffing Recruitment Officer, The Australian National
University, Canberra ACT 0200 quoting reference number and including
curriculum vitae, list of publications, names, addresses and fax numbers of
at least three referees. The University has a "no-smoking" policy in all
University buildings and vehicles.
THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
--------------------------------------------------------
Dr Michael L. Roderick
Ecosystem Dynamics Group
CRC for Greenhouse Accounting
Research School of Biological Sciences
Institute of Advanced Studies
The Australian National University
GPO Box 475, Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Ph (int) 61 (0)2 61255589
Fax (int) 61 (0)2 61255095
Michael.Roderick@anu.edu.au
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:34:08 -0600
From: Kurt Reinhart <Reinhart@SELWAY.UMT.EDU>
Subject: Hoagland's solution--stock solutions
Greetings,
Do any of you have any suggestions (references, web pages, recipes,
etc.) regarding making stock solutions for Hoagland's or modified
Hoagland's nutrient solution. As far as I can tell the original paper
(Hoagland and Arnon ) was not intended for producing stock solutions.
Also, any additional recipes for organic and inorganic P [mycorrhizal
manipulations] formulations would also be appreciated. Thanks in
advance. Cheers, Kurt
--
Kurt Reinhart
University of Montana
Division of Biological Sciences
Missoula, MT 59812
Office: (406) 243-5935
Fax: (509) 756-8036
E-mail: Reinhart@selway.umt.edu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:04:47 -0700
From: Richard Schmitz <schmiric@UCS.ORST.EDU>
Subject: M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship
M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship in wildlife ecology is available in the
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Research
will
focus on the ecology of upstream movements of amphibians, fishes, and
macroinvertebrates in headwater forested streams in the Pacific Northwest.
This project will also examine the effectiveness of passage-culverts for
accommodating the movements of aquatic species other than salmonids.
Applicants should have experience in mark-recapture methods, strong
quantitative skills, a B.S. in wildlife biology or related field, a strong
work
ethic, and an ability to work independently. Preference will be given to
those
applicants with experience working with amphibians. Stipend of $14,000/yr
plus
tuition. The position is available January 2002. Evaluation of application
will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is found
Please submit cover letter, resume, GRE scores, and grade transcripts to
Richard
Schmitz, Ph.D., Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR 97331-3803; (541) 737-2164 (phone); (541) 737-3590 (fax);
schmiric@ucs.orst.edu.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Richard A. Schmitz, Ph.D.
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
122 Nash Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3803
Voice: (541) 737-2164
Fax: (541) 737-3590
E mailto:schmiric@ucs.orst.edu
http://osu.orst.edu/dept/fish_wild/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 19:41:06 -0400
From: James Henderson <isoetes@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: 2002 Natural Resources Leadership Institute
Greetings,
This may be of interest to many of you.
Regards,
James Henderson
Atlanta, GA
isoetes@earthlink.net
http://www.ncwatershedcoalition.org/
Recruitment: 2002 Natural Resources Leadership Institute
Summer and fall is the time of year spent recruiting participants for
Natural Resources Leadership Institute. If you would, please inform
colleagues, supervisors, employees, partners, and others you think would
be interested in attending.
Information is being sent to each of you regarding the upcoming 2002
Leadership Program. Feel free to distribute materials as it makes since to
do. Applications are due by October 26, 2001
For more information on the Natural Resources leadership Institute and to
obtain application forms, please go to:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/agecon/PIE/nrli/
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 19:37:41 -0500
From: Rachel Loeffler <raindropsrachel@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: water remediation
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 1 Oct 2001 to 2 Oct 2001
There are 15 messages totalling 1160 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Hoaglands solution-stock solutions
2. Contents, Polish Journal of Ecology
3. Jobs: 2 ecology jobs, Univ. of TX
4. Hoaglands solutions-stock solutions
5. Conservation Genetics Postdoc announcement
6. Jobs: Salmon Research, Management and Recovery Planning Support
7. Post-Doc Opportunity
8. Job: wildlife or conservation biology, Univ of Toronto - Scarborough
9. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
10. Graduate Research Assistantship, Coaster Brook Trout
11. Research Technician Position
12. Invitation to 2nd National Conference on Science, Policy and the
Environment: Sustainable Communities
13. Course Announcement-Please Post
14. Places to donate/recycle old computers
15. Postdoc: Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:49:28 -0700
From: Colleen Grant <psorothamnus@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Hoaglands solution-stock solutions
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Kurt,
I use the stuff all the time, in several different formulations. Here are t
ree
references to start and I can send specific recipes (as attachments) if you
prefer. A fourth reference (and the best) has a chart with formulations fo
-N, -K, -P, etc. and it requires digging through one of my advisors' lab/of
ice
to find the book. Its in a plant physiology lab exercises book that has a
green and white cover. I'll look for the book first thing tomorrow morning
George, Edwin F., David J.M. Puttock and Heather J George. 1987 Plant Cult
re
Media Volume I Formulations and Uses. Exegetics Limited. Edington, Westbur
,
Wilts BA13 4QG England ISBN: 0-9509325-2-3-Vol 1
J. Benton Jones, Jr. 1997 Hydroponics: A Practical Guide for the Soilles
Grower. St Lucie Press, Boca Raton, Florida. CRC Press ISBN: 1-884015-32
8
Nutrient Management in Recirculating Hydroponic Culture
http://www.usu.edu/~cpl/hsapaper.html
Colleen Grant
Dept of Biological Sciences
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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<P>Kurt,</P>
<P>I use the stuff all the time, in several different formulations.&nb
p; Here
are three references to start and I can send specific recipes (as
attachments) if you prefer. A fourth reference (and the best) has a c
art
with formulations for -N, -K, -P, etc. and it requires digging through one
f
my advisors' lab/office to find the book. Its in a plant physiology l
b
exercises book that has a green and white cover. I'll look for the bo
k
first thing tomorrow morning.</P>
<P>George, Edwin F., David J.M. Puttock and Heather J George. 19
7
Plant Culture Media Volume I Formulations and Uses. Exegetics Limited
Edington, Westbury, Wilts BA13 4QG
England ISBN:
0-9509325-2-3-Vol 1</P>
<P>J. Benton Jones, Jr. 1997 Hydroponics:
A
Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower. St Lucie Press, Boca Raton,
Florida. CRC Press ISBN: 1-884015-32-8</P>
<P>Nutrient Management in Recirculating Hydroponic Culture <A
href="http://www.usu.edu/~cpl/hsapaper.html">http://www.usu.edu/~cpl/hsa
aper.h
tml</A> </P>
<P>Colleen Grant</P>
<P>Dept of Biological Sciences</P>
<P>University of Nevada, Las Vegas</P>
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:48:02 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Contents, Polish Journal of Ecology
to: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
from: Institute of Ecology, Polish Academy of Sciences
05-092 Lomianki Poland
e-mail:ekolog@warman.com.pl
Subject: Polish Journal of Ecology - current information and issue
contents
POLISH JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY ( Pol.J.Ecology )publishes original scientific
papers dealing with all aspects of ecology: both fundamental and applied,
physiological ecology, ecology of population, community, ecosystem,
landscape as well as global ecology.
STILL AVAILABLE are No.3 and 4 for 2000 and No.1 and nr.2 for 2001 as well
as and SUPPLEMENT 2000 INCLUDING SPECIAL ISSUES ON " BANK VOLE BIOLOGY:
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE POPULATION BIOLOGY OF A MODEL SPECIES"(guest
editors: Gabriela Bujalska and Lennart Hansson
Information on contents of current issues as well as the abstracts and
adresses of authors are available on web page of Institute of Ecology
Polish Academy of Sciences : www.ekologia-pan.home.pl/PolJEcol.htm .It is
also available in the database of Polish Scientific Journals Contents :
http://ciuw.warman.net.pl/alf/psjc .
NOW AVAILABLE!
POLISH JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY NR.3/2001
CONTENTS:
Standard research papers
Bazyli Czeczuga, Miroslawa Orlowska, Mariola Kozlowska - Hyphomycetes of
lakes of varied trophic state in the Wigry National Park (north-eastern
Poland)....201
Grazyna Bystrzejewska - Photosynthetic temperature response of antarctic
plant Deschampsia antarctica and of temperate region plant Deschampsia
coespitosa..215
Hamdi Guray Kutbay - Nutrient content in leaves from different strata of a
swamp forest from northern
Turkey..................................................221
Ewa Dmowska - Nematodes colonizing power plant ash dumps. I. Soil nematodes
in ash dumps non-reclaimed and reclaimed by adding mineral soil and sowing
grass......................................................................
231
Maria Grzybkowska, Malgorzata Dukowska - Impact of the dam reservoir on
river macrobenthic community: long - term study of Jeziorsko reservoir and
the Warta river in central
Poland......................................................243
Anna Kajak, Joanna Petal - Drained fens: comparison of nitrogen
minralization rate and biotic structures in two periods of secondary
succession...........261
Piotr Banaszuk - Effect of habitat conditions on biomass production and
nutrient cycling in selected communities of coniferous
forests.......................271
Short contribution
Werner Ulrich - Estimating species numbers by extrapolation: a cautionary
note.......................................................................
299
The papers as well as all correspondence should be mailed on the address:
Prof. dr Anna Hillbricht-Ilkowska
Managing Editor, Polish Journal of Ecology (Ekologia Polska)
Dziekanow Lesny near Warsaw, 05-092 Lomianki, Poland
Fax (48 22) 751 31 00, e-mail: ahillbricht@post.pl
Subscription orders for the current issues of Pol. J. Ecol as well as for
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:18:32 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Jobs: 2 ecology jobs, Univ. of TX
Dear Colleague:
Please forward this information to appropriate individuals. We are more
concerned with personal qualities of scientific talent and leadership than
with specific areas of interest within ecology. I will be happy to answer
questions about these positions, our group*, the University of Texas, City
of Austin, fire ants, armadillos or ranchers.
Thanks,
Larry Gilbert
Chair of Search Committee
* <http://www.biosci.utexas.edu/ib/info/index.htm>,
Ecology
The Section of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas, Austin, has
strengths in evolutionary and systematic biology and in physiological,
ecological and evolutionary aspects of behavior. We are now seeking two
new faculty to diversify and strengthen the ecological side of our
section's research and teaching program, beginning as early as Fall
2002. We are willing to consider candidates at any academic rank. With
respect to research areas, we have a particular interest in adding
colleagues who work at the interface of theoretical and
experimental field ecology, or who work across different levels of ecology
in novel ways. With respect to teaching, we seek to improve our offerings
in general ecology as well as providing outstanding specialty courses
including mathematical ecology and field ecology. Ecologists who would
interact with UT Austin's new
Environmental Sciences Institute (http://www.geo.utexas.edu/esi/) are
encouraged to apply. The position requires a Ph.D. (awarded prior to
September 2002). Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief
statement of research and teaching interests, and no more than 5 reprints
or preprints, and have at least 3 letters of recommendation sent directly
to: Ecology Search, Section of Integrative Biology C0930, University of
Texas, Austin, TX 78712-1023 USA by October 15, 2001. For more detailed
information see http://www.biosci.utexas.edu/jobs/. UT-Austin is an EEO/AA
employer.
--
Lawrence. E. Gilbert
Professor, Section of Integrative Biology
Director, Brackenridge Field Laboratory
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78712
512-471-4705
512-471-3878 FAX
http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~gilbert/
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 08:47:31 -0700
From: Colleen Grant <psorothamnus@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Hoaglands solutions-stock solutions
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Here are two references for making nutrient deficient Hoaglands solutions.
Okpodu, Camellia M. 2001 Exercise 6: Mineral nutrition and nutrient deficien
y
symptoms (pages 23-27) IN: Investigating plant physiology laboratory manua
.
Morton Publishing Co. 925 W Kenyon Ave Unit 12, Englewood, Colorado 80110
www.morton-pub.com There is a table on page 24 listing stock solutions
n
molarity so calculation of grams to add to dH2O is necessary.
Ross, Cleon W 1974 Exercise 27: Mineral nutrition and nutrient deficiency
symptoms. (pages 65-67). IN: Plant physiology laboratory manual. Wadsworth
Publishing Co. Inc. Belmont CA.
The tables on page 67 list in gram weights the amount of each chemical to be
added to dH2O. (My favorite)
Amazon.com lists the Ross book as a special order and does not list Okpodu
(contact Morton Publishing).
Colleen Grant
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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<P>Here are two references for making nutrient deficient Hoaglands
solutions.</P>
<P>Okpodu, Camellia M. 2001 Exercise 6: Mineral nutrition and nutrient
deficiency symptoms (pages 23-27) IN: Investigating plant physiology
laboratory manual. Morton Publishing Co. 925 W Kenyon Ave Unit
2,
Englewood, Colorado 80110 </P>
<P><A target=_blank
href="http://www.morton-pub.com/">www.morton-pub.com</A> &nbs
;
; There is a table on page 24 listing stock solutions in molarity so
calculation of grams to add to dH2O is necessary.</P>
<P>Ross, Cleon W 1974 Exercise 27: Mineral nutrition and n
trient
deficiency symptoms. (pages 65-67). IN: Plant physiology laboratory
manual. Wadsworth Publishing Co. Inc. Belmont CA.</P>
<P>The tables on page 67 list in gram weights the amount of each chemi
al to be
added to dH2O. (My favorite)</P>
<P>Amazon.com lists the Ross book as a special order and does not list
Okpodu
(contact Morton Publishing).</P>
<P>Colleen Grant</P>
<P>Department of Biological Sciences</P>
<P>University of Nevada, Las Vegas</P>
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:26:40 -0700
From: Susan M Haig <susan_haig@USGS.GOV>
Subject: Conservation Genetics Postdoc announcement
CONSERVATION GENETICS POSTDOC needed to evaluate hybridization between
Spotted Owls and Barred Owls. Qualified person will be responsible for=
further development of our current markers for both species, DNA extrac=
tion
from a variety of new and old tissues types, and population and
phylogenetic analyses. Qualifications include demonstrated ability to:=
develop mtDNA and microsatellite markers, carry out population and
phylogenetic analyses using microsatellite and mtDNA markers, an intere=
st
in issues related to introgression and hybridization, the ability to
produce peer-reviewed publications in a timely fashion, and the ability=
to
work cooperatively on team-based research. This is a federal position =
and
applications must be submitted online: GOTOBUTTON BM_1_
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars. Search for: Geneticist, GS-0440A-09/09
($35,800 - 46,546/yr), Corvallis Oregon, announcement # USGS-2002-0004.=
Applications must be received between 9 October and 15 November 2001. =
This
is a one year position with a possibility for extension. The position =
will
be in Susan Haig's lab ( GOTOBUTTON BM_2_ susan_haig@usgs.gov) at the =
USGS
Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) on the Oregon Sta=
te
University campus in Corvallis, OR. Susan Haig will be out of the coun=
try
from 3-12 November, thus will respond to requests for information when =
she
returns. During this time, questions regarding the position can be
directed to her lab manager, Tom Mullins ( GOTOBUTTON BM_3_
Tom_Mullins@usgs.gov; 541-750-7389). Questions about application
procedures can be directed to FRESC personnnel director, Michelle Schat=
z
(541-750-7363; michelle_schatz@usgs.gov).
***********************************************************************=
*
Susan Haig
USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-750-7482 (o), 541-758-7761 (fax)=
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:54:29 -0700
From: Eric Bjorkstedt <Eric.Bjorkstedt@NOAA.GOV>
Subject: Jobs: Salmon Research, Management and Recovery Planning Support
Ecologers,
Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested in the
positions described below.
Many thanks,
Eric Bjorkstedt
The Salmon Population Analysis Team of the National Marine Fisheries
Service, Santa Cruz Laboratory seeks to fill five positions to support
recovery planning, management and research efforts focused on anadromous
salmonids in California and southern Oregon. A general description of the
positions is provided below--the full announcement, including contact
information, may be found at http://www.pfeg.noaa.gov/tib/employment.htm.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Principal
Researcher(s), the selected candidates will assemble, describe, analyze,
synthesize, present and develop statistical models of diverse data sets in
support of technical recovery planning and salmon fishery research activitie
.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: assemble and perform Quality Assurance
and Quality Control of datasets describing catch abundance, distribution,
and other characteristics of salmonid populations; support development of
mathematical and statistical models of anadromous salmonid population
characteristics, structure and dynamics, as well as relationships between
population characteristics and habitat variables; describe, analyze,
synthesize, and model spatially-explicit relationships between anadromous
salmonid populations and habitat variables; prepare graphic and text
descriptions of results from the previous activities. Specific
responsibilities will vary by position.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE (with or without accommodation): All 5
positions: strong communication and interpersonal skills; good
organizational, time management and problem solving skills; knowledge of
fish biology and ecology (but not necessarily specific to Pacific
salmon). The abilities to: learn and apply variety of policies and
procedures; work accurately, with interruptions to meet deadlines; work
well independently and as part of a team; exercise flexibility, initiative,
good judgment and discretion. Harvest Management Analyst (1
position): experience in assembly of datasets and databases; experience in
statistical analysis and mathematical modeling; experience in development
and analysis of ecological models; experience with programming languages
S-PLUS, MATLAB, FORTRAN or SAS, and LOTUS or EXCEL spreadsheets. Data
Analyst/Statistician (2 positions): experience in assembly and management
of databases containing diverse data sets; experience in statistical
analysis and modeling, including the use of the programming languages
MATLAB, S-Plus, or SAS; experience in development and analysis of
ecological models for population dynamics, population viability analysis,
and habitat-productivity relationships. GIS Technician (2
positions): strong familiarity and experience with use of ArcGIS (ArcView
and ArcINFO).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selected candidates will be required to
travel occasionally for periods up to one week.
Positions are open until filled; initial review of application materials
will begin on: 10/29/2001.
All positions are eligible for full benefits.
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Eric P. Bjorkstedt, Ph.D. Eric.Bjorkstedt@noaa.gov
Santa Cruz Laboratory
Southwest Fisheries Science Center Office: 831-420-3917
NOAA Fisheries FAX: 831-420-3977
110 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:34:20 -0400
From: "R. Jan Stevenson" <rjstev@MSU.EDU>
Subject: Post-Doc Opportunity
Post-Doc Opportunity
In Wetland Ecology and Assessment
A postdoctoral position is open for a highly motivated aquatic ecologist
interested in wetland assessment. The objectives of this 2-year project are
to work with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and to develop
assessment protocols for wetlands. The project offers the opportunity to
develop predictive models of wetland response to human disturbance and to
test these models using historic and new data. The postdoctoral associate
will assist the project director in all phases of the planned research but
will also have opportunity to develop independent lines of research
associated with project goals. Major responsibilities will include
assisting the project director in sampling design and site selection;
supervision of field crews; statistical analysis of data; and preparation
of research reports. Applicants must have a PhD in aquatic ecology (or
similar discipline) and experience conducting field research in aquatic
ecosystems. Additional qualifications include knowledge of the taxonomy,
habitats, and sampling of aquatic biota; wetlands; ecological assessment;
statistical procedures and analyses (especially multivariate techniques);
database management; and excellent technical writing skills. Applicants
should submit a cover letter describing their interest in and
qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae including all academic
experience plus employment during the past 5 years, and names of 3
professional references with their e-mail addresses and phone number. Send
applications to Dr. R. Jan Stevenson, Department of Zoology, 203 Natural
Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
48824-1115. Address questions to rjstev@msu.edu. Review of applications
will begin October 29, 2001 and will continue until the position is
filled. We anticipate filling the position as soon as possible. Michigan
State University is an AA/EO employer.
R. Jan Stevenson
Department of Zoology
201 Natural Science Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1115
Phone: 517-432-8083
FAX: 517-432-2789
e-mail: rjstev@msu.edu
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 14:19:20 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: wildlife or conservation biology, Univ of Toronto - Scarboroug
Wildlife or Conservation Biology
University of Toronto at Scarborough
The Division of Life Sciences at the University of Toronto at
Scarborough seeks a candidate for a new position in Wildlife or
Conservation Biology. This is a tenure-stream position at the level of
Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent), and
preferably some postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will
be provided with significant start-up funds, and will be expected to
secure external research support and to establish an active research
laboratory. Teaching responsibilities will comprise a standard load of
1.5 full course equivalents per year in courses that contribute to
proposed new co-op and non-co-op programmes in Conservation Biology and
to the major and specialist programmes in Biological Sciences.
Preference will be given to those whose work integrates ecology,
behaviour, or evolution with conservation biology. For information on
research and teaching strengths in the Division, please consult the
Divisional website: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~lifesci/index.html
Interested applicants should submit a complete curriculum vitae (that
should include individual statements of research and teaching
interests) and a copy of recent reprints, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation (including comments on teaching ability,
publications and research potential) sent from the referees. All
materials should be addressed to: Professor John H. Youson, Chair,
Division of Life Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265
Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, MlC lA4. Closing date for
applications is January 15, 2002. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. The position will be effective July 1, 2002.
The University is strongly committed to diversity within its community
and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members
of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 16:00:12 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST [201347]
Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4585
Title: EMS/ISO 14001 Technical Support
Company: ECW Environmental Group, LLC
Location: , Virginia
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4584
Title: Senior Project Manager, Biological Services
Company: BonTerra Consulting
Location: Costa Mesa, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4583
Title: Environmental Engineer, Mid Level
Company: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4582
Title: Environmental Engineer, Senior Level
Company: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
Location: El Paso, Texas
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4581
Title: Water Resources Engineer
Company: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
Location: Sacramento, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4580
Title: Lead Designer
Company: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
Location: Denver, Colorado
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4579
Title: Landscape Architect
Company: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4578
Title: Watershed Projects Manager, Juniata Watershed Reso
Company: Juniata Clean Water Partnership
Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4577
Title: Nutrition Communication Specialist
Company: Horizon Organic Dairy
Location: Boulder, Colorado
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4576
Title: Sales Administrative Specialist
Company: Horizon Organic Dairy
Location: Boulder, Colorado
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4575
Title: Environmental Policy Specialist
Company: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Damage Assessment
Center
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4573
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:52:18 -0500
From: Lucinda Johnson <ljohnson@NRRI.UMN.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Research Assistantship, Coaster Brook Trout
Graduate Research Assistantship- Coaster Brook Trout
University of Minnesota, Duluth
A graduate research assistantship in Biology or Water Resources at the
University of Minnesota Duluth, will become available 1/1/02. We are seekin
an MS student to study critical elements of brook trout habitat in Lake
Superior. Restoration of indigenous species remains a goal of the Great Lak
s
Fishery Commission. Coaster brook trout are a potadromous form of brook tro
t
which spawn in tributary streams, but also spend large portions of time
residing in the coastal waters of Lake Superior as juveniles and adults.
Coaster brook trout were once ubiquitous to the tributaries and coastal area
of Lake Superior, but are now found only in isolated areas along the Minneso
a
north shore, the Canadian north shore, and Isle Royale. The coastal habitats
required by coaster brook trout are unknown. Preliminary radio-telemetry
studies have shown that coaster brook trout congregate in specific areas, bu
these areas have not been described in terms of potential habitat needs such
as
substrate types, food resources, or predator abundance. This project will
involve two summers of intensive field work in the Nipigon Bay, Ontario regi
n
and Isle Royale, MI and will integrate hydroacoustic mapping techniques, rad
o
telemetry, traditional limnological biological sampling, and a geographic
information system (GIS) to quantify fish habitat. Candidates must be highly
motivated, able to work independently, willing to travel and be away from ho
e
for extended periods (several weeks at a time), and must be experienced boat
handlers. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications for admittance to the
M.S. program in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota,
Duluth (http://www.d.umn.edu/catalogs/current/umd/colleges/127.html), or the
Water Resources Sciences Program of the University of Minnesota
(http://wrs.coafes.umn.edu/). In summary, these include a minimum of a 3.0
of
4.0) GPA, and > 60 percentile in the GRE tests. The Biology test is not
required. Research experience is considered an advantage.
Qualified candidates should send a letter of application with a statement of
interest, names of four references (with telephone numbers and email
addresses), and copies of academic transcripts before October 22, 2001.
Contact:
Lucinda B. Johnson
ljohnson@nrri.umn.edu
Natural Resources Research Institute
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 720-4251
Jeffrey A. Schuldt
jschuldt@nrri.umn.edu
(715) 394-8524
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 17:23:55 -0400
From: sarnelle@PILOT.MSU.EDU
Subject: Research Technician Position
<center><bigger>Research Technologist I
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI</bigger>
</center>
Research technician with primary responsibilities relating to a project
investigating the effects of exotic fish removal on community and
ecosystem properties in alpine lakes. Position is based at Michigan
State University, and is funded for a minimum of 18 months.
Perform laboratory analyses of phytoplankton and periphyton biomass,
water chemistry, and species identification and enumeration of limnetic
flora and fauna. Assist in data entry and manuscript preparation using
spreadsheet, statistical and graphical software.
Requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired
by completing a four-year college degree program in ecology or a
related field; up to six months of related work experience in basic
research techniques in a related field, including identification and
enumeration of freshwater phytoplankton, and fluorometric and
spectrophotometric techniques in water analysis; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Desired experience would
include: general field techniques in limnology, word processing,
spreadsheets, statistics, graphics, and database mgmt.
Desired start date: January 1, 2002
Closing date for applications: November 16, 2001
For information about MSU benefits:
http://www.hr.msu.edu/Depts/Benefits/bensumms/default.htm
For more information about the project:
http://www.fw.msu.edu/faculty/sarnelle/
Send resume to:
Orlando Sarnelle (sarnelle@msu.edu)
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
163 Natural Resources Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
Fax #: 517-432-1699
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:18:31 -0400
From: Kevin Hutton <khutton@NCSEONLINE.ORG>
Subject: Invitation to 2nd National Conference on Science,
Policy and the Environment: Sustainable Communities
The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
invites you to the:
2nd National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment
Sustainable Communities: Science and Solutions
DECEMBER 6-7, 2001 Û WASHINGTON, DC
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History & Renaissance Washington
DC Hotel
[HTML version is at: http://www.cnie.org/updates/108.htm ]
JOIN leading scientists and policymakers from around the world to
discuss how science can contribute to solutions for achieving
sustainable communities, locally and globally.
LEARN ABOUT success stories in Curitiba, Brazil; the Working for Water
Programme, South Africa; Portland, Oregon and other communities around
the world.
HELP PRODUCE a set of recommendations for the upcoming World Summit for
Sustainable Development in Johannesburg 2002 ("the Rio+10 conference")
on how to advance and apply science for sustainable development.
LISTEN to speakers such as Donald Kennedy, past-President of Stanford
University, and Editor of Science, the leading scientific journal of the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Honorable
Maurice Strong, Senior Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General,
who will receive the NCSE Lifetime Achievement Award.
HEAR Edward O. Wilson, Pellegrino University Research Professor at
Harvard University, present the 2nd Annual John H. Chafee Memorial
Lecture on Science and the Environment.
DISCUSS Sustainable Urban and Rural Communities, Sustainable Designs and
Industries, Societal and Behavioral Aspects, and crosscutting topics
such as indicators of sustainability during plenary lectures and panels,
breakout sessions and workshops.
VIEW the Sustainability Exhibition, "Sustainability Science: Products
and Projects," with displays on technologies and resources for
sustainable communities.
MEET scientists, engineers, resource managers, international, federal,
state, tribal and local government officials, environmental and
community activists, business people, workers, teachers and journalists.
ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE in breakout sessions to examine successful examples
of the use of science in achieving sustainable communities and to
develop a set of science and policy recommendations for presentation at
the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, via
the US National Position Paper and UN Preparatory Meetings leading to
WSSD.
This year's Conference will build upon the success of the NCSE's 1st
National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment in December
2000, which brought forth an agenda aimed at connecting science with
environmental decisionmaking. The product of the conference was a report
entitled Recommendations for Improving Scientific Basis for
Environmental Decisionmaking, a compilation of recommendations made by
over 450 scientists and decisionmakers for the new Administration and
Congress.
Look in the mail this week for more information!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE 2001 NATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE GO TO THE NCSE
WEBSITE: <www.NCSEonline.org>
Or e-mail <conference@NCSEonline.org>
Or call 202.530.5810
The Agenda appears below: [Also in pdf:
http://www.cnie.org/updates/NCSE_Agenda2001.pdf]
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2001
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Baird
Auditorium,
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
Opening Statements by the National Council for Science and the
Environment and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
9:15 a.m. Keynote Address:
Setting the Stage and Envisioning the Big Picture of Sustainability
Dr. Donald Kennedy, Editor-In-Chief,
Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science;
former President of Stanford University
10:30 a.m. Plenary Session I:
What are Sustainable Communities?
Case Study: Curitiba, Brazil
Governor Jaime Lerner, State of Parana and former Mayor of Curitiba,
Brazil (invited)
Dr.Thomas Lovejoy, Chief Biodiversity Advisor,World Bank
Panel Discussion
Audience Questions and Comments
1:30p.m. Plenary Lecture:
>From Rio to Johannesburg: Implementing Sustainable Development on the
Global and Local Scale
John Dernbach, Associate Professor of Law, Widener University Law School
2:15 p.m. Plenary Session II: Science and Technology Developing
Solutions to Support Sustainable Communities
Case Study:Working For Water, South Africa
Dr. Guy Preston, Programme Leader, Working for Water, Cape Town, SA
Dr. Brian van Wilgen, Manager, Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research,
Stellenbosch, SA
Panel Discussion
Audience Questions and Comments
4:15 p.m. Plenary Session III: What are the Necessary Science and Policy
Links for Achieving Sustainable Communities?
Case Study: City of Portland, Oregon
Dr. Paul D. Risser, President of Oregon State University
Commissioner Dan Saltzman, City of Portland, Oregon
Panel Discussion
Audience Questions and Comments
5:45 p.m. Round Table Discussion
Sustainable Communities: Science, Solutions and Environmental
Decisionmaking
6:30 p.m. Reception In Museum Rotunda
8:00 p.m. John H. Chafee Memorial Lecture on Science and the Environment
Dr. Edward O. Wilson, Pellegrino University
Research Professor, Harvard University
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2001
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street, NW
9:00Ä4:00 p.m. Conference Exhibition
Sustainability Science: Products & Projects
9:00Ä12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions and Workshops
12:00 p.m. Buffet lunch served in Exhibition Hall
2:00 p.m. NCSE Congressional Leadership Award
Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (NY)
2:30 p.m. NCSE Lifetime Achievement Award
Honorable Maurice Strong, Senior Advisor to the United Nations
Secretary-General
3:00-5:30 p.m. Closing Plenary:
>From Washington, DC to Johannesburg: Science, Stakeholder Needs and
Solutions
Reports from Breakout Sessions and Response From US Government and
United Nations Officials
December 6-7, 2001ËWashington, DC
Help generate recommendations for the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable
Development (Rio + 10)
2nd national conference on science, policy and the Environment
sustainable communities: science & Solutions
REGISTER NOW!
SAVE 30% when you register before
October 12, 2001.
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM BY NOVEMBER 6th
to take advantage of special low rates for NCSE Conference attendees.
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street, NW
To register, call 1-800-468-3571 and mention ÎNCSE Conference.¼
To register online, go to www.renaissancehotels.com/reservations
and use Group Code: NCS.
--
Kevin Hutton, Webmaster
National Council for Science and the Environment
1725 K St. NW Suite 212 Washington, DC 20006
http://www.cnie.org
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 18:39:27 -0400
From: "Les M. Lynn" <leslynn@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Course Announcement-Please Post
Please Post
Course Announcement: Intensive Wolf Study, Bio 119
Friday, 4 January 2002 - Thursday, 10 January 2002
Three college credits offered by Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ and
taught at the International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
This is the sixth year that this course has run. Space is limited to 12
students. 5 1/2 VERY INTENSIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS. Students will participate
in ground and aerial telemetry, observations of a captive pack, tracking,
examination of kill sites and dens sites (abandoned), a probably necropsy,
current issues in reintroduction and management, wolf communication, wolf
parasites. Field work during the afternoon and evenings, formal lectures
and discussion during the morning sessions.
Cost: $750 for room, board (except for one meal) and use of the Wolf
Center's equipment and facilities, your transportation to and from Duluth
International Airport or Ely, MN, tuition ($200 for in Bergen County, NJ,
approx. $500.00 for out-of-state tuition). and text, $20.00.
Total Costs = $1300 - $1500.
Contact Dr. Les M. Lynn at leslynn@optonline.net, telephone: (201) 612-5263
Again, space is very limited.
Les M. Lynn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ 07652
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 19:21:06 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Places to donate/recycle old computers
PC World magazine's October issue has an article about this
topic. Suggested places include:
Donations:
www.cristina.org can put you in touch with a nonprofit in your area
www.pcsforschools.org refubishes PCs and passes them on to schools
www.kidsource.org has a database of schools looking for PCs
Recycling:
find.pcworld.com/12102 National Safety Council electronic Equipment
Recyclers has a state-by-state list of recycling companies
www.iaer.org/search database of companies that recycle electronic equipment
www.eiae.org state-by-state list of recyclers and reuse organizations
David Inouye
di5@umail.umd.edu
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 21:54:27 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management
ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC)
Department of Applied and Molecular Ecology
The Weeds CRC is one of approximately 60 Cooperative Research Centres in
Australia, which are funded by the Commonwealth's CRC Program, Department
of Industry Science & Resources.
The Weeds CRC brings together outstanding research and extension groups
from universities, government agencies and private industry, and has been
established to address the adverse effect of weeds on the Australian
environment and economy.
A plant population geneticist is required to conduct research to address
the risks and impacts of the introduction of herbicide-tolerant crops into
farming systems. The appointee will be expected to work closely with
farming systems modellers in Perth and Orange.
You should have:
=85 a PhD in plant population genetics or related field
=85 knowledge of plant population genetics and the ability to apply this to
cropping systems
=85 ability to complete tasks on time, including the publication of research
results in refereed journals
=85 experience with statistical methods
=85 good communication skills and ability to supervise research students
Salary Range: $46,188-$49,581
This fixed-term position is available immediately for 3 years. Further
information, including selection criteria, may be obtained from Ms Sue
Peters, telephone: (08) 8303-6590 or email: crcweeds@waite.adelaide.edu.au
APPLICATIONS IN TRIPLICATE, addressing the selection criteria and quoting
reference number 11122, should include residency status and names,
addresses and email of three referees and be forwarded to Ms Sue Peters,
CRC for Australian Weed Management, PMB 1, Glen Osmond, South Australia,
5064, by 31 October 2001.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL CRC WEEDS POSITIONS WITHIN
OTHER ORGANISATIONS
The Weeds CRC will soon be advertising for two other Post Doctoral Fellows:-
1. Farming Systems Engineer (Fixed 3 year term) to be based in Wagga Wagga
with NSW Agriculture.
2. Farming Systems Modeller to be based at South Perth with WA Department
of Agriculture.
Information on the above positions can also be obtained from the Weeds CRC
Headquarters on Phone: (08)8303-6590, Fax (08) 8303 7311 or email:
crcweeds@waite.adelaide.edu.au
__________________________
HR WEB PAGE: www.adelaide.edu.au/HR/advpos.htm
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