Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 12 Sep 2002 to 13 Sep 2002 (#2002-236)
There are 8 messages totalling 431 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. tenure-track aquatic ecology job
2. intern positions in florida
3. 2001 Transactions (Volume 37) of the Western Section of The Wildlife
Society
4. ESA in the media
5. NSF Graduate Fellowship: Plankton Ecology/ Aquatic Biodiversity
6. Environmental Chemist
7. Job: Outreach/Evaluation Specialist for Integrated Biodiversity
Conservation Education Materials Project
8. graphics software
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:45:33 -0400
From: Don Cipollini <don.cipollini@WRIGHT.EDU>
Subject: tenure-track aquatic ecology job
The following job ad will soon appear in Science. Questions
about the position, the university, and the area can be
directed to me at my address below, or to the search
committee chair, Wayne Carmichael, at
<wayne.carmichael@wright.edu>. Please note that our
departmental website is in the process of being updated.
The link shown in the ad will direct you to the old page,
which is still informative.
Aquatic Biologist
Assistant Professor
Wright State University
The Department of Biological Sciences at Wright State
University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in Aquatic Biology. To best complement
current strengths in our Department, preference will be
given to those specializing in aquatic community ecology,
fish biology, or aquatic toxicology. Research approaches
ranging from organism biology to molecular biology will be
considered. Candidates must have a doctorate by the job
start date and post-doctoral experience is preferred. We
expect the successful candidate to establish an externally
funded research program and to teach aquatic biology core
courses and an advanced specialty course. The candidate will
also be expected to participate in a new interdepartmental
doctoral program in Environmental Sciences. We offer
undergraduate programs in Biology, Environmental Health,
Exercise Science and Medical Technology, M.Sc. programs in
Biology and Environmental Sciences, and we participate in a
doctoral program in Biomedical Sciences. Wright State
University is ideally located for studies in aquatic
biology, with easy access to a variety of aquatic habitats
and collaborating institutions. More information about the
position and our Department can be found at
<http://biology.wright.edu>. Applications, including
curriculum vitae, names and e-mail addresses for three
references, and statements of research and of teaching
interests should be sent to: Aquatic Biology Search
Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State
University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001. Review of applications
will begin on December 1, 2002, and continue until the
position is filled. Candidates from groups underrepresented
in academic science are strongly encouraged to apply.
Wright State University is an EO/AAE.
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Don Cipollini, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001
(937) 775-3805
FAX (937) 775-3320
email: don.cipollini@wright.edu
Lab Page: http://www.wright.edu/~don.cipollini
WSU Plant Biology Page:
http://biology.wright.edu/Faculty/Cipollini/PlantBioSite/PlantBio.html
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 11:35:50 -0400
From: "Robert L. Schooley" <schooley_r@POPMAIL.FIRN.EDU>
Subject: intern positions in florida
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY INTERNS
The Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation at the University of
Florida seeks two interns to assist in a field study investigating the
dynamics and connectivity of wetlands in central Florida. One focus of the
research is on how landscape structure affects the distribution of the
round-tailed muskrat, which is a species of conservation concern that is
endemic to Florida and southern Georgia. Additional work will be conducted
on the distribution and abundance of wetland birds.
Duties: Main responsibilities will be to conduct surveys of ponds and
marshes for the presence or absence of muskrats. Additional duties may
include livetrapping muskrats, assisting with ground and aerial surveys of
wetland birds, and data entry.
Minimum qualifications: Coursework toward a B.S. in wildlife, ecology,
zoology, or related field. Ability to work in field conditions, including
hiking around hot-humid wetlands and sharing habitat with alligators.
Ability to record data accurately.
Desired qualifications: B.S in wildlife, ecology, zoology or related field.
Experience conducting ecological research in the field, preferably with
mammals or birds. Experience with Excel.
Start date: 21 October 2002 (or until filled)
End date: 15 February 2003
Salary: $500/mo stipend
Benefits: Free housing, training in field ecology, winter in Florida.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Schooley via email and attach a
resume that includes email addresses for two references. Unofficial college
transcripts may be requested at a later date. If email submission of the
application is not possible, hard copies will be accepted. Applications will
be accepted until the positions are filled.
Dr. Robert L. Schooley
Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
University of Florida
P.O. Box 110430
Gainesville, FL 32611-0430
email: schooley_r@firn.edu
phone: 863-382-8010
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:57:57 -0700
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: 2001 Transactions (Volume 37) of the Western Section of The Wildlif
Society
The 2001 Transactions of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society (2001
Transactions) is available for sale while supplies last. The 2001
Transactions comprises the following articles:
California Department of Fish and Game Biological Resources Information
System. Richard G. Burg and Barrett A. Garrison.
A New Wildlife Sighting Reporting and Database System for Lassen Volcanic
National Park. John D. Perrine and Jonathan F. Arnold.
Identification of Southern California Branchinectid Cysts (Crustacea,
Anostraca) Using RAPD-PCR Species-Species Markers. Jacob A. Moorad, Marie A.
Simovich, and Michael S. Mayer.
Western Pond Turtles (Clemmys marmorata) in the Central Valley of
California: Status and Population Structure. David J. Germano and R. B.
Bury.
Distribution and Habitat Associations of the Mountain Plover (Charadrium
montanus) in California. Kevin W. Hunting, Sam Fitton, and Leo Edson.
Utility Pole Use and Electrocutions of Raptors at Beale Air Force Base,
California. Health L. Keough, Michael L. Morrison, and Kirsten
Christopherson.
Assessing Deer-Vehicle Collision Risk: A Risk Index for Texas. Michelle L.
Shuey and Neil Cadle.
Transportation Impacts to Wildlife on State Route 37 in Northern San Pablo
Bay, California. Bryan R. Winton and John Y. Takekawa.
Clinical Findings in Kit Foxes and Deer Mice from an Oil Field Environment.
Kristin G. Charlton, David W. Hird, Steven M. Griffey, Joseph G. Zinkl, and
Linda K. Spiegel.
The Structure of California Ground Squirrel Burrows: Control Implications.
Are R. Berentsen and Terrell P. Salmon.
Assessing Translocation and Reintroduction as Mitigation Tools for Tipton
Kangaroo Rats (Dipodomys nitratoides netratoides). David J. Germano.
Factors Influencing Space and Prey Use by San Joaquin Kit Foxes. Marni E.
Koopman, Brian L. Cypher, and Dale R. McCullough.
Space Use and Movements by Kit Fox Family Members. Brian L. Cypher, Marni
E. Koopman, and Dale R. McCullough.
Assessing Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse Movements during High Tides, San Pablo
Bay, California. Miriam D. Hulst, Linnea S. Hall, Michael L. Morrison, and
Michael A. Bias.
The cost for one copy of the 2001 Transactions is $15.00 plus $1.11 postage
for a total of $16.11. To order your copy by credit card, please use the
online order form available on the "Meetings/Workshops" page of the WSTWS
web site (http://www.tws-west.org) or order your copy by mail by sending
your order information with your payment (check or credit card) to:
2001 Transactions
The Wildlife Society-Western Section
P.O. Box 369
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-0369.
Please make your check payable to: The Wildlife Society-Western Section.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:10:47 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: ESA in the media
Greetings,
ESA'S Public Affairs Office would like to hear from you!
In our efforts to better publicize ESA members' activities, the PAO
wants to know when you or other ESA members are interviewed and/or
quoted in a news story. Whether for a local paper or radio station, a
national news program, a wire service, or an international magazine, ESA
wants to hear about it.
Send clippings, a short email, or links to the story to annie@esa.org.
We'll compile the information and create a new web page highlighting ESA
member activities covered by the media.
Looking forward to seeing the news,
Annie
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Annie Drinkard
Public Affairs Officer
Ecological Society of America
202-833-8773 x211
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:59:56 -0400
From: Peter Lavrentyev <peter3@UAKRON.EDU>
Subject: NSF Graduate Fellowship: Plankton Ecology/ Aquatic Biodiversity
The Department of Biology at the University of Akron is seeking =
motivated graduate students with interests in aquatic ecology, =
environmental microbiology, and education to fill a M.Sc. Graduate =
Fellowship position. The position will be supported via a grant from the =
National Science Foundation, which aims to strengthen ties between K-12 =
and graduate education.=20
=20
The fellow will develop an independent research project focusing on the =
relationship between plankton diversity and functional =
structure/dynamics. The research will involve field experiments in the =
Great Lakes region and, possibly, the Gulf of Mexico using a =
state-of-the-art flow cytometry/digital imaging system. Concurrently, =
fellows will help develop and implement inquiry-based curricular =
materials for K-12 (see the GK-12 website below).=20
=20
=20
Fellows will receive:=20
=B7 $21,000/12 month stipend for three years;=20
=B7 Full tuition waiver for three years;=20
=B7 Exclusive use of IBM T23 laptop computer;=20
=B7 Master of Science in Biology (upon successful thesis defense);=20
=B7 Certificate in Technical Instruction (upon successful thesis =
defense).
=20
For more information, please contact Dr. Peter Lavrentyev =
(peter3@uakron.edu;=20
http://www3.uakron.edu/biology/peterl)=20
and see the project web page, which contains downloadable application =
materials:
http://www2.uakron.edu/gk-12/=20
The NSF fellowship is available to US citizens and permanent residents =
only
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:48:47 -0400
From: John Lichter <jlichter@BOWDOIN.EDU>
Subject: Environmental Chemist
Dear Ecolog,
Please post the following advertisement.
Thanks,
John
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College invites applications for a tenure-track position in
environmental chemistry at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
beginning Fall 2003. Postdoctoral experience preferred. The position is
a joint appointment between the Environmental Studies Program and the
Department of Chemistry, and is open regarding areas of specialization.
We are seeking applicants committed to undergraduate education and an
interdisciplinary approach to environmental science in a program that
stresses student/faculty research. The successful candidate will
normally teach three courses (some with labs) each year and contribute
to the environmental studies and chemistry curriculum at both the
introductory and advanced level. Applicants must demonstrate the
potential to develop a strong, productive, externally funded research
program that engages undergraduates. Opportunities exist for working at
the college^Ňs nearby Coastal Studies Center. Bowdoin is a highly
selective, coeducational undergraduate liberal arts college located 2.5
hours north of Boston on the Maine coast. Further information is
available at http://academic.bowdoin.edu/chemistry/ and
http://academic.bowdoin.edu/environmental_studies/
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2002. Please send a
curriculum vitae, a summary of proposed research, a statement on
teaching philosophy, and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be
sent to: Elizabeth A. Stemmler, Chair, Department of Chemistry, 6600
College Station, Bowdoin College, Brunswick Maine 04011-8466
Bowdoin College is committed to Equal Opportunity through Affirmative
Action. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:57:08 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Outreach/Evaluation Specialist for Integrated Biodiversity
Conservation Education Materials Project
Please circulate to potential candidates:
New York cultural/science institution seeks an Outreach/Evaluation
Specialist to coordinate evaluation for its Integrated Biodiversity
Conservation Education Materials Project, which seeks to produce an
international community of skilled and informed biodiversity conservation
educators and practitioners. Additional duties include planning and
implementation of outreach programs at international-project field sites,
and assisting with assessment of other department projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for evaluation planning, implementation, and reporting;
coordinate assessment activities for multi-disciplinary project in the
Bahamas to identify strategies for working with Bahamian partners to
enhance education about marine reserves and conservation; solicit and
synthesize feedback on events, projects, and web site; write, track, and
report on relevant grant proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a Master's in a field related to conservation biology
or environmental education; 3-5 years of experience in evaluation in a
variety of educational settings dealing with various scientific and
technical content; and excellent written and oral communication skills.
International work experience preferred. Spanish or French proficiency a plu
.
Closing date September 25, 2002.
Please fax resume, salary requirement, and complete contact information for
three references to 212-769-5292.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:20:04 -0400
From: Christopher Lusk <clusk@UDEC.CL>
Subject: graphics software
Dear Ecologgers,
I need a graphics software that permits the option of using different base
logarithmic scales - sometimes useful for ecological data. Excel is very
limited in this respect, permitting only base-10 log scales. Sigmaplot is
apparently a little better, with natural log as well. But still not good
enough. Corel Draw Graphics has some good reviews, and I'd appreciate
hearing from someone who has used it - can it do varied log scales?
Any other suggestions would be welcome
Thanks
Chris Lusk
Chris Lusk
Plant Ecologist
Departamento de Botánica
Universidad de Concepción
Casilla 160-C
Concepción
CHILE
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 4 Sep 2002 to 5 Sep 2002 (#2002-228)
There are 11 messages totalling 496 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. grizzlies and game theory
2. Job Opening - Asst. Monument Mgr., Biological Sciences
3. Journal for undergraduate research
4. Biologist and Environmental Planner Positions
5. Post-doc position: Coupled biogeochemical cycles/meta-analysis/modeling
6. GRA in Organic Agriculture
7. Ecological research in Sri Lanka
8. seed dispersal mechanisms
9. Job: Research Forester, USDA
10. Job: Head, Dept. of Ecology, Montana State
11. JOb posting
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Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:58:47 -0500
From: Wendee Holtcamp <wendee@GREENDZN.COM>
Subject: grizzlies and game theory
Hi all -- I am just beginning on my doctoral work and wanted to see if
anyone had any insight to share.
I will be studying grizzly bear behavior at McNeil River in Alaska -- we
have some remote cameras set up in which to study their gathering to feed on
salmon in summer. I am interested in applying game theory to the way these
bears interact with one another. They typically are asocial and yet when
they come together (in numbers up to 100) they form a distinct hierarchy,
established initially by fighting/conflict). But fights are minimized by the
hierarchy. Once they know their place, they back away if a more "dominant"
bear comes on the scene. So I'm interested in seeing how I can apply game
theory to this situation.
Problem is, I'm relatively new to the concept of game theory and am not
quite sure how it would "work" for me to do something like this. Does anyone
have any relevant references or know of people working on game theory in
ecological systems? Or just have any ideas or insight? I can summarize
replies for the list.
What do you think is the most interesting aspect of what has been learned
thus far from applying game theory to evolution and/or ecology?
Thanks for any ideas, references, or insight!
Wendee
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Wendee Holtcamp -- wendee@greendzn.com
Environmental Journalist ~~ www.greendzn.com
Adjunct Instructor of Biology, Kingwood College
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Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 18:11:11 -0600
From: {MaryLou Zimmerman} <MaryLou_Zimmerman@UT.BLM.GOV>
Subject: Job Opening - Asst. Monument Mgr., Biological Sciences
Help us get the word out on a great opportunity with the BLM in Southern
Utah!
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) encompasses almost
2 million acres on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah. Breathtaking
scenery, fabulous recreation opportunities, a plethora of palentological
resources, and amazingly abundant archeological sites are only a few of the
wonderful things that makes this area special. Help us find an equally
special candidate to guide the management of this fabulous area. The GSENM
is currently advertising to fill a GS-0301-12/13 Assistant Monument
Manager for Biological Sciences (salary range 54K - 83K). The division of
Biological Sciences at the Monument is comprised of the Range, Biology, and
Vegetation Staffs (approx 20 people). The Asst. Manager position would
supervise these staffs and their respective programs (each of these 3
staffs has it's own 'Lead', ie Vegetation Lead, Biology Lead and Range
Lead). The Duty Location for this position is Kanab, Utah.
The GSENM is like no other National Monument with respect to its
management. It is not a National Park, and it is not managed in quite the
same manner as other BLM administered land. The Proclamation which
established the GSENM in 1996 provides for multiple use management as well
as the establishment of a science based research program. Since it's
establishment the GSENM has been well funded.
The ideal candidate will help us bridge the gap between multiple use
management (including range management, recreation, hunting), restoration
activities, and science based research. We are looking for a progressive
thinker to lead a dynamic vegetation sciences staff, participate in a
Grazing Allotment Management Plan EIS process, assist staffs in developing
and implementing research projects, lead ID teams on various projects,
assist and direct inventory and monitoring efforts, and ecosystem based
multiple use management activities.
The job is currently being flown to all U.S.Citizens (No previous Federal
Experience is required). The Vacancy Announcement Number is DD153522. It
closes on 9/18/2002 - so get the word out fast! Please see the announcement
for important details, more information on the position, and the Duty
Location of Kanab, Utah. Follow this link to see the actual Announcement:
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva.asp?OPMControl=VV1017 (If this link
does not work, go to the www.usajobs.opm.gov website and conduct a search
of the jobs database by agency (Dept. of Interior, BLM) choose the state
of Utah to narrow the responses - or search on DD153522).
Check out the GSENM's website for more information at
www.ut.blm.gov/monument/.
Tips for applicants:
Read the Announcement thoroughly and carefully! Applicants may find
that applying for Department of Interior/BLM positions is a rather
confusing, lengthy, and convoluted process. If you have any questions
concerning the application process, call Arlene Earnshaw (personnel
specialist) at 801-539-4193 or MaryLou Zimmerman at 435-644-4325 .
Basically you need to: 1) answer a series of online questions, 2)
submit a resume, transcripts (if relying on your education to
qualify), and 3) submit written narratives addressing the evaluation
criteria (listed under "Basis For Rating" in the Announcement. Use one
page to respond to each of the listed criteria. Three criteria are
listed in statements beginning with 'Knowledge of.....', these are
followed by 4 additional criteria. Try not to exceed 7 pages. ).
Note: the evaluation criteria listed under the "Basis For Rating",
closely correspond to the online questions.
When answering the online questions, do not underrate your abilities
(don't lie, but this is no time for modesty).
When submitting your resume, realize that a "government resume" is not
the same as a "professional resume".
A "government resume" must include the following information: the
Vacancy Announcement Number
(DD153522), your personal contact information, your social security
number, and your country of citizenship. Also, detailed work
experience information (not brief one liners) that includes job title,
duties and accomplishments, the number of hours worked per week (this
one is crucial), employer's contact info, starting and ending dates of
employment, and salary.
If your education qualifies you for this position, you must submit your
transcripts.
If course descriptions are nondescript, or too technical for the
average person to understand, provide an explanation of actual course
content so that personnel specialists will properly credit your course
work.
Thanks for your help and time outreaching this position!
MaryLou Zimmerman
Ecologist
Bureau of Land Management
Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument
190 East Center
Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-4325
435-644-4350 - fax
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Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 23:11:06 -0400
From: Andrew Cooper <andrew.cooper@UNH.EDU>
Subject: Re: Journal for undergraduate research
On Wed, 4 Sep 2002, Toshihide Hamazaki wrote:
> I also hope the reviewers would not look down on the manuscript
> because it was conducted by undergraduates.
And if the review process was double-blind, one wouldn't even have to
worry about such things.
-- Andy
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:56:24 -0700
From: sdpuppygirl <sdpuppygirl@COX.NET>
Subject: Biologist and Environmental Planner Positions
REC Consultants, Inc. offers comprehensive civil engineering and biology
consulting services for a broad range of residential, commercial, public
works, parks, and industrial projects. REC combines civil engineering
design and environmental consulting in one business. The biologists in our
company work creatively with open space areas and mitigation conditions,
while still preserving a viable biological system.
We are located in La Mesa, California (San Diego area) and are presently
seeking a Biologist and an Environmental Planner for our small but growing
company. Please respond by email to hedy@recenv.com.or by fax to
619-466-0597.
Biologist:
Seeking full time senior field biologist. Coastal California gnatcatcher
and Quino Checkerspot Butterfly permits required. Applicant must have at
least 3 years consulting experience. Organized self starter to supervise
projects and lead group of dynamic biologists on field projects throughout
Southern California. Full benefits provided. No Phone calls please. Equal
Opportunity employer.
Environmental Planner
Seeking full time CEQA planner/EIR Preparer. County certified prefered with
at least 4 years experience consulting in Southern California. No Hazmat.
Full benefits provided. No Phone calls please. Equal Opportunity employer.
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:07:32 -0400
From: Laurie Drinkwater <led24@CORNELL.EDU>
Subject: Post-doc position: Coupled biogeochemical cycles/meta-analysis/mode
ing
TITLE: Postdoctoral Researcher - Meta-analysis / agroecosystem modeling
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position requires a person with training in
ecosystem ecology who has experience or interests in modeling and studying
fundamental processes in managed ecosystems. The ability to think broadly
and work across disciplines is necessary. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills are required. The primary focus for the first year will
be to use meta-analysis linked to modeling to develop a synthesis of the
extensive literature published on C and N cycling processes in agricultural
systems. This approach will be used to understand complex, non-linear
interactions and to predict the impact of changes in management practices on
primary productivity, yields and global biogeochemical cycles. For
instance, one specific scenario that will be investigated is the impact of
substituting biological N-fixation for mineral N fertilizer on global N and
C budgets and harvested biomass. In addition to working with L. Drinkwater
at Cornell Universitiy, the post-doc will spend time at the Center for
Complex Systems, University of New Hampshire under the supervision of
Changsheng Li who developed the Denitrification-Decomposition model.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: This is an exploratory project funded by the NSF
Biocomplexity in the Environment/Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles program. Our
aim is to initiate an interdisciplinary project that will compare the
environmental, economic, and social consequences of a range of alternative
agricultural management systems. Our initial work will be aimed at
understanding the interactions between ecosystem management and ecosystem
function in terms of coupled biogeochemical cycles. We will investigate the
potential for increased coupling of C and N cycles to reduce N losses from
managed ecosystems and improve N and C balances over the long term. These
reductions in surplus N in agricultural fields will impact humans via the
quantity and quality of both marketable outputs and non-marketable services
such as reductions in nitrate leaching and runoff. The study will examine
potential socially-valued effects the could emerge from changes in SOC and N
management in alternative agroecosystems. From these, the evaluation of
private profitability and social benefits in this study will provide a basis
for projecting conditions under which widespread adoption of improved
agroecosystem management might be possible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin on September
30, 2002 and continue until position is filled.
STARTING DATE: November 15, 2002. This is a one-year appointment with the
possibility for extension.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application summarizing how you meet the
qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the name, address, email address,
and telephone number for three references to:
Dr. Laurie E. Drinkwater
Department of Horticulture
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
Contact prior to submitting an application is encouraged (607-255-9408 or
led24@cornell.edu ).
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:56:51 -0700
From: Robert Gallagher <gallagh@WSU.EDU>
Subject: GRA in Organic Agriculture
Dear Colleagues,
I have a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) available to pursue a PhD in
Crop or Soil Science, and to study how various organic transition crop
production strategies impact soil quality, weed dynamics, and the economics
of the transition and post-transition periods. Please pass this message
on to anyone you think may be interested and qualified. A description of
the research & position is below.
Thanks for your help!
Robert
Graduate Research Assistantship - PhD
Supervised by Dr. Robert Gallagher
Department of Crop and Soil Science
Washington State University
email: gallagh@wsu.edu
phone: 509-335-2858
Certified organic production requires a three-year period between
conventional and organic production during which cropping systems must
be free of non-approved fertilizers and pesticides. During this transition
period, economically viable cropping systems should facilitate both the
reduction of weed populations and the improvement of soil quality. Much
past research in organic agriculture has focused on
comparing the differences in soil properties, crop productivity, and
economics among organic, conventional, and low input management. The
research outlined in this proposal is unique in that it will look at
alternative strategies during the transition to certified organic
production. The goals of this research are to better understand the
trade-offs among weed management, soil quality, and economics that occur
under different transition cropping systems. We propose transition cropping
systems that consist of a series of three-year crop rotations
designed to include combinations of cash grains, perennial and annual
forages, and legume, brassica, and grass green manure crops.
To achieve weed management goals, transition cropping systems have been
designed to integrate multiple strategies to deplete seed banks,
control emerged weeds, promote crop competitiveness, and prevent weed seed
production. To achieve soil quality goals, cropping systems have
been designed to improve potentially mineralizable N, active soil organic
matter, soil biological activity, and soil physical properties.
To achieve an understanding of the associated economics, crop rotations
have been designed either to minimize short-term losses during the
transition period, maximize economic gains in the certified organic period,
or as compromises between these two factors. Additionally, we
will study the relationship between soil quality and crop tolerance to weed
competition and the relationships among soil quality, crop yield,
and grain quality.
The successful PhD student will be expected to assist with the management
of the project, and integrate the soil quality, weed ecology, agronomic,
and economic issues of the organic transition period into their thesis
(within reason). Interdisciplinary thinking and good management skills
will be imperative. The stipend will be minimum of $15,500 per year, and
health insurance and a tuition waiver will also be included. One to two
semesters (10 hrs per week) of teaching (as a teaching assistant) will be
required. Students should have background (MS preferred) in either soil,
plant or agro-ecology.
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:38:50 +0200
From: Pascal Raevel <p.raevel.greeting@NORDNET.FR>
Subject: Ecological research in Sri Lanka
Hi,
Does somebody on the list is or knows someone with ecological knowledge on
Sri Lanka ecosystems and who is also by the way interested in doing some
ecological work in Sri Lanka ?
Thank you.
Best regards
Pascal Raevel
GREET Ingénierie
Erquinghem-Lys
France
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:18:39 -0500
From: "Meretsky, Vicky J." <meretsky@INDIANA.EDU>
Subject: seed dispersal mechanisms
Does anyone have any information on whether or not, or how regularly
plants rely for dispersal on being ingested by ruminants and being spat
out while the cud is chewed, rather than being past through the whole
animal?
Please respond to me, rather than to the group.
Many thanks,
Vicky Meretsky
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:49:12 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Research Forester, USDA
Research Forester, USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station,
Columbia, Missouri
Contact: Peggy Castillo for application information; email:
pcastillo@fs.fed.us; Phone: (651) 649-5026;
Frank Thompson for information on position; email address:
frthompson@fs.fed.us ; Phone (573) 875-5341 extn. 224.
Recruitment Notice No. NC-DEMO-02-31, Research Forester, GS-460-12/13,
starting salary $54,275 - $64,542, The scientist will plan and conduct
research on the silviculture and ecology of central hardwood forests,
woodlands, and savannas in the Midwest.
Applications must be postmarked by September 25, 2002.
The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:55:55 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Head, Dept. of Ecology, Montana State
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY- BOZEMAN
The Department of Ecology at Montana State University in Bozeman invites
nominations and applications for Head of the department. The department
seeks an excellent scientist with strong academic credentials to provide
leadership and expert administration that will enrich a strong existing base
of teaching and research activities in a dynamic, growing department. The
department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees with emphases in Biological
Sciences, Biology Teaching, Ecology & Evolution, and Fish & Wildlife
Management. Ecology is recognized as a leading department, both in teaching
and research, in the Rocky Mountain region and has 386 undergraduate majors
and 65 graduate students.
Applicants should provide a letter of interest addressing the required and
preferred qualifications (identified in the full job description posted at:
http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/prof/), a curriculum vitae with complete
list of publications, a vision statement articulating the applicant's goals
in the role of department head, and arrange to have three letters of
reference sent to Ecology Department Head Search, 310 Lewis Hall, Montana
State University, Bozeman, MT 59717 (phone: 406-994-4548; FAX: 406-994-3190)
or to dbrubaker@montana.edu.
Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2002 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Details on the department can be found at
http://www.montana.edu/ecology
Montana State University is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:16:32 -0600
From: Anna Sala <sala@SELWAY.UMT.EDU>
Subject: JOb posting
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Ph.D. Student Needed
We are looking for a motivated Ph.D. student to join a USDA-NRI funded
project to conduct original research on the effects of fire suppression in
ponderosa pine/ Douglas-fir ecosystems on soil resource availability in the
Northern Rocky Mountains. Candidates with a M.S. degree and previous
experience in forest ecology (particularly soil resource availability and
uptake by trees) and/or fire ecology will be given preference. The project
will take place in wilderness areas and will require good physical
condition. The successful candidate will join the Organismal Biology and
Ecology program of the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of
Montana. Interested people should send a letter expressing their research
and academic interests and Vita to:
Dr. Anna Sala, Associate professor
Division of Biological Sciences
The University of Montana
Missoula MT 59812
USA
(406) 243 6009
(406) 243 4184 (Fax)
sala@selway.umt.edu
http://biology.dbs.umt.edu/ecophys/
Or
Dr. Thomas H. DeLuca, Associate Professor
School of Forestry
The University of Montana
Missoula MT 59812
USA
(406) 243 4425
(406) 243 6656 (Fax)
thd@forestry.umt.edu
http://www.forestry.umt.edu/Personnel/faculty/deluca/
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 5 Sep 2002 to 6 Sep 2002 (#2002-229)
There are 10 messages totalling 609 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands Workshop, October 31 - Novem
er
1, 2002
2. News: US To Launch Initiative Linking Oceans to Inland Pollution Source
3. 2002 Fire Conference, December 2-5, 2002, San Diego, California
4. Earth Policy News: Eco-Economy Indicators
5. Statistician, GS-9, full time, term position, $38406 - $49924/year
6. highest road mortality of turtles ever recorded
7. Ordination: responses
8. World Atlas of Biodiversity
9. Plants in Motion [QuickTime]
10. Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:57:57 -0700
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands Workshop,
October 31 - November 1, 2002
Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands Workshop
Sponsored by The Wildlife Society - Hawaii Chapter
October 31 - November 1, 2002
Koolau Golf Course Clubhouse
Kaneohe, Oahu
The objective of the Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands
Workshop is to bring together a broad spectrum of individuals, agencies, and
organizations involved in wetland management in Hawaii. Presentations will
cover a wide variety of topics including statewide updates of wetland
restoration and management programs, reviews of recently completed and
ongoing wetland research projects, and updates to our strategy for
endangered water-bird recovery in Hawaii.
Today, over 30% of Hawaii's natural lowland wetlands have been filled
or converted to other land uses such as agriculture and urban expansion.
Many coastal wetlands are small and isolated by topography and urban
expansion. Most of these areas are closely associated with human
communities. Long-term protection of the remaining wetlands is essential to
ensure the survival of native Hawaiian water birds, increase native
vegetation, provide flood control, aid in groundwater recharge, and protect
an essential component of Hawaii's beautiful landscape.
Wetland managers throughout Hawaii work on nine different islands
(including Laysan Island), and represent a plethora of different agencies,
organizations, and individuals. Information that is pertinent to many
Hawaiian wetland managers is not always exchanged because of our
geographical isolation and busy schedules. Agricultural operations, such as
taro growing, have developed techniques and equipment that can be useful in
the management of wetlands for wildlife, but the farmers and wildlife
managers do not always recognize these shared goals. To more successfully
manage wetland vegetation and wildlife throughout the state, existing
information needs to be shared and new connections should be established.
By getting a broad spectrum of different organizations together, the
Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands Workshop is expected to assemble
a diverse group of biologists, natural resource managers, engineers,
farmers, and hydrologists to examine the wetland projects planned or
underway in Hawaii. There are many projects that have been in the planning
stages for a number of years that are currently being implemented. Other
projects are in the conceptual phase, and could benefit from technical
assistance or additional partners to facilitate implementation. Finally, all
biologists, researchers, and project managers could benefit from an updated
statewide Hawaiian Water Birds Recovery Plan.
The Wetland Management in the Hawaiian Islands Workshop will:
Bring together a variety of individuals, agencies, and organizations for
an update on the activities and projects ongoing throughout the state;
Share information on new or emerging technology and techniques;
Provide information on new funding sources for wetland conservation and
management on private, agricultural, and conservation lands;
Provide an update on the status of the endangered Hawaiian Water Bird
Recovery Plan; and
Establish new partnerships among groups with similar goals and
interests.
Workshop Partners comprise:
The Wildlife Society
The Pacific Coast Joint Venture (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources
The U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service
Workshop Location: Koolau Golf Course Clubhouse, Kaneohe, Oahu.
Date & Time:
October 31, 2002 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
November 1, 2002 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will be served each day.
Cost: $ 140 Student scholarships available
For additional information contact:
David G. Smith, Hawaii Chapter Representative
The Wildlife Society - Hawaii Chapter
1421 Aalapapa Drive
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
(808) 973-9786; (808) 286-9016 (cell)
viking@hgea.org
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:16:04 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: US To Launch Initiative Linking Oceans to Inland Pollution
Sources
OCEAN PROTECTION BEGINS FAR INLAND
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 3, 2002 (ENS) - Drawing on a new
emphasis on the interrelationships between ecosystems, the United States
is preparing to launch a new initiative that aims to protect ocean
ecosystems by cleaning up land based sources of pollution. The White Water
to Blue Water initiative was announced Monday at the World Summit for
Sustainable Development in South Africa.
For full text and graphics visit:
http://ens-news.com/ens/sep2002/2002-09-03-06.asp
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:09:25 -0700
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: 2002 Fire Conference, December 2-5, 2002, San Diego, California
The preliminary schedule for the 2002 Fire Conference is now posted on the
Western Section of The Wildlife Society web site. Please go to
http://www.tws-west.org and follow the links from the "Meetings and
Workshops" page to find the schedule. Online registration is available.
The deadline for early registration is November 1, 2002.
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 07:19:39 -0400
From: Reah Janise Kauffman <rjkauffman@EARTH-POLICY.ORG>
Subject: Earth Policy News: Eco-Economy Indicators
ECO-ECONOMY INDICATORS: TRENDS TO TRACK
Welcome to Earth Policy Institute^Ňs new series, the Eco-Economy Indicators.
These indicators, which measure progress-^×or the lack thereof-^×in building
an eco-economy, will be released individually in the months ahead. One of
the 12 key indicators, population, is being released today and is
highlighted below:
Population is selected because although it is a social indicator, it is also
a basic environmental indicator. During most of the past 4 million years,
our existence as a species was precarious, our numbers small. Now we are so
numerous and leave such a large ecological footprint that we threaten the
existence of the millions of other species with whom we share the planet.
When assessing the adequacy of basic resources such as land and water over
time, population size is the universal denominator, always shrinking the
availability per person as it expands.
Population Growing by 80 Million Annually
by Janet Larsen
World population climbed to 6.2 billion in 2002, up almost 80 million or 1.3
percent from 2001. Population growth rates soared following World War II as
health care improved and death rates fell. After peaking at 2.1 percent
around 1970, annual world population growth fell to 1.3 percent by 1999. But
even while global growth is slowing, there is a large disparity among the
growth rates of individual nations, and human numbers overall continue to
climb.
Get the full story: http://www.earth-policy.org/Indicators/indicator1.htm
Supporting data urls on same page.
All 12 trends are being published in the Earth Policy Institute's new book:
THE EARTH POLICY READER. To read about all of these trends, order your copy
today.
http://www.earth-policy.org/Books/index.htm
Earth Policy Institute
1350 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20036
phone: 202.496.9290
fax: 202.496.9325
web: www.earth-policy.org
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:31:56 -0400
From: Michael C Runge <michael_runge@USGS.GOV>
Subject: Statistician, GS-9, full time, term position, $38406 - $49924/year
Statistician, GS-9, full time, term position, $38406 - $49924/year
We seek a motivated individual with expertise in biometrics and
quantitative ecology to join the staff at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife
Research Center in Laurel, Maryland. The position involves research on
migratory birds, endangered species, other wildlife issues (e.g.,
contaminants), and quantitative methods used in wildlife biology and
ecology. The selectee will perform the following tasks: (1) statistical
consulting and data analyses for the Center's research scientists, under
the guidance of the Center's other statisticians and quantitative
ecologists; (2) statistical summaries and analyses using various software
packages, including SAS (Statistical Analysis System), EXCEL, and ACCESS,
with specific emphasis on analysis of mixed models and repeated measures
designs; (3) analyses using specialized software packages for
capture-recapture data, and for population modeling; (4) written and oral
reports describing the methods and results of analyses; and (5) editorial
and technical review of manuscripts, as requested, and co-authorship of
scientific publications. This position is a 13-month term position, with
potential extension up to four years. The full job announcement can be
found at http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva.asp?OPMControl=TS5133.
Applications must be received by September 13, 2002.
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Michael C. Runge, Ph.D.
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Laurel, MD
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:58:58 -0400
From: "Eric L. Walters" <ewalters@BIO.FSU.EDU>
Subject: highest road mortality of turtles ever recorded
ECOLOG-L'ers:
Matt Aresco's research at Lake Jackson (northern Florida) has recently led
to an incredible finding. He has found that the road mortality and
attempted crossings, especially of turtles, is higher on US 27 at Lake
Jackson than has been documented anywhere else in North America. Below is
a brief synopsis of Mr. Aresco's work at Lake Jackson but ECOLOG-L'ers are
encouraged to visit his web site for more details.
http://bio.fsu.edu/~aresco/lakejacksonturtles.html
Eric Walters
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Matthew Aresco, a 4th year PhD student in the Department of Biological
Science at Florida State University, has been involved in a turtle rescue
project at Lake Jackson (north Florida) for the past several years. During
the recent drying of Lake Jackson there was an unparalleled migration of
turtles. As the turtles moved across highway 27 (in order to move from the
drying lake to a lake on the other side of the highway) they were being
killed in unprecedented levels (the highest rate ever recorded in North
America). He built a temporary fence to divert turtles (and other
wildlife, > 41 species) away from the road and into a culvert that joined
the two lakes. Over the past 2.5 years he has monitored the temporary fence
at least twice per day and maintained it at his personal expense (at least
$2000 out-of-pocket).
Florida State University recently honored him for his work by presenting
him with a Student Profiles of Service Award. This award is sponsored by
the Division of Student Affairs (Center for Civic Education and Service)
recognizing individual students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to
community service at campus, local, national, or international levels. Matt
was also recognized for his volunteer efforts by Leon County in an awards
ceremony last year.
While Matt appreciates receiving these awards, his real goal is to see the
construction of a permanent ecopassage along highway 27 where it bisects
Lake Jackson. The construction of this ecopassage will stop the needless
slaughter of thousands of amphibians and reptiles each year by diverting
wildlife to culverts that pass under the highway. He has single-handedly
already saved over 8,000 turtles alone using his temporary fence.
Matt will soon be finishing his PhD and leaving FSU for greener pastures.
When he does eventually leave Tallahassee there will be no one left to
monitor and maintain his temporary fence. He has been building public
support to "encourage" the Department of Transportation to erect a
permanent ecopassage at Lake Jackson. As Matt's departure date nears it is
all the more imperative that steps toward this goal move forward.
You are encouraged to visit his web site and read more about what actions
can be taken to make the Lake Jackson Ecopassage a reality (and all of
Matt's efforts worthwhile).
http://bio.fsu.edu/~aresco/lakejacksonturtles.html
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Eric L. Walters
Dept. of Biological Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
32306-1100
U.S.A.
ph: (850) 644-5091
fax: (850) 644-9829
email: ewalters@bio.fsu.edu
office: 101 Conradi Building
http://bio.fsu.edu/~ewalters
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 14:53:55 -0500
From: Eric Ribbens <E-Ribbens@WIU.EDU>
Subject: Ordination: responses
I have had several requests to please post a summary of responses to my
request for information about ordination. I have below my original message,
and relevant replies (e.g. the 30+ of you with autoreplies I've not
included). I have done no editing, i.e. some replies indicate the same
site, etc. All opinions are those of my correspondents, not mine. I have
stripped out identifying information, as many replies were sent to me
personally, not the list. To all of you who replied with information: thank
you, it is deeply appreciated!
Eric Ribbens
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My original message:
A colleague of mine is looking for a modern version of PC-Ord. I worked
with it in graduate school, but haven't been active in that field recently.
Therefore, I'd appreciate advice for her on:
a) where a modern copy of PC-Ord can be found
b) what other ordination programs people recommend
c) a good teaching website about how to manage the many complexities of
ordination
= = = = =
a) don't know much about PC-ord, but, the website
http://www.ptinet.net/~mjm/pcordwin.htm seems to describe it.
b) I have used CANOCO, which is Cajo ter Braak and P. milauer's software.
It seems to be pretty good -- except for the graphics. Pierre Legendre's
book, Numerical Ecology, often describes how to use Canoco for various
applications. It can do various direct gradient analyses (RDA, CCA, etc.)
www.canoco.com
c) I like Mike Palmer's website, Botany Department, Oklahoma State
University. Very practical as an introduction for non-theory-oriented
students, I thought.
http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/
Also, a couple of helpful place's on the web that I've run into:
Pierre Legendre's (U of Montreal) website has some free and fairly cutting
edge software.
http://www.fas.umontreal.ca/BIOL/legendre/indexEnglish.html
So does Marti Anderson's:
http://www.stat.auckland.ac.nz/~mja/
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Michael Palmer has a good ordination website - a google search should turn
it up. I also highly recommend Dean Urban's multivariate stats course notes
online at www.env.duke.edu/landscape .
The makers of PC-Ord have just published a multivariate book too - see
their website for details. I don't have one yet, so can't comment, but the
authors are all very good.
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the essential website for ordination is Michael Palmer's:
http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/
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Subject: Analysis of Ecological Communities
Analysis of Ecological Communities is a book by Bruce McCune, James B.
Grace, and Dean L. Urban on methods for analyzing multivariate data in
community ecology, published by MjM Software Design, 2002. Bruce McCune is
a professor of Department of Botany & Plant Pathology at Oregon State
University, co-author of PC-ORD software, and author of several lichen books
The book discusses various ecological analysis methods for analyzing
multivariate data in community ecology, many of which are available in
PC-ORD software. This book should help you to decide which methods to use
with your data. It will also help you to understand the basis for those
decisions.
Analysis of Ecological Communities offers a rationale and guidance for
selecting appropriate, effective, analytical methods in community ecology.
The book is suitable as a textbook and reference book on methods for
multivariate analysis of ecological communities and their environments. The
book covers distance measures, data transformation, outlier analysis,
ordination, cluster analysis, PCA, RA, CA, DCA, NMS, CCA, Bray-Curtis,
MRPP, Mantel test, discriminant analysis, twinspan, classification and
regression trees, structural equation analysis, and more. It also includes
brief treatments of community sampling and diversity measures. The book is
richly illustrated. It provides many examples from the literature and
demonstrations of basic principles with simulated and real data sets.
For more information including how to order see our website:
http://www.pcord.com/book.htm
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Ordination-multivariate methods in community ecology"<ordnews@colostate.e
u>
You might want to address questions to this listserv. Bruce McCune, the
author of PC-ORD, is a frequent contributor. PC-ORD is now a commercial
package, available from http://home.centurytel.net/~mjm/, but Bruce is
still involved.
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Have a look at:
http://pbil.univ-lyon1.fr/ADE-4/
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Here is the pcord web site:
http://www.pcord.com
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This is the website for PC-ORD, where you can order online
(http://home.centurytel.net/~mjm/pcordwin.htm). I use version 4 (with the
updates downloaded), works with XP and most other MS operating systems. The
only other Ord program I know of is Canoco, which I haven't used, but those
who have say the graphics in PC-ORD are much better. Mike Palmer's website
is one of the best for educating people about ordination
(http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/), but I have mostly relied
on the PO-ORD manual which is very informative as well.
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Latest PCORD at
http://www.ptinet.net/~mjm/
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See webpage below:
http://home.centurytel.net/~mjm/
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I can help with points b and c. Visit Mike Palmer's excellent ordination
web site for all kinds of information pertaining to ordination.
http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/
I'd say that the two most common ordination packages for ecologists are
PC-ORD and CANOCO. Both are very useful programs, and I'd say that in
general PC-ORD is more user-friendly for a beginner, but that CANOCO is
more powerful. CANOCO recently announced a new version that has improved
graphing capabilities, which will be appreciated by all users. Both
packages also have their own websites.
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Pc ORd is available from MJM Software at http://www.ptinet.net/~mjm/
I've used it and also SYN-TAX available from Dr. J. Podani at
http://ramet.elte.hu/~podani/pc.htm - it comes in both a PC and Mac version.
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PC-Ord is still available
commercially. http://www.ptinet.net/~mjm/pcordwin.htm
If the link doesn't work, just do a search on PC-ORD.
Also point to http://www.ok.state.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/ a site
maintained by Mike Palmer. This site is jam packed full of ordination
related material.
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You might be interested in the newly released book on the topic as
described below.
Analysis of Ecological Communities. ISBN: 0-9721290-0-6 Price: $35. by
Bruce McCune and James B. Grace. 2002. 304 pages. paperback. with a
contribution from Dean L. Urban.
Analysis of Ecological Communities offers a rationale and guidance for
selecting appropriate, effective, analytical methods in community ecology.
The book is suitable as a textbook and reference book on methods for
multivariate analysis of ecological communities and their environments. The
book covers distance measures, data transformation, outlier analysis,
ordination, cluster analysis, PCA, RA, CA, DCA, NMS, CCA, Bray-Curtis,
MRPP, Mantel test, discriminant analysis, twinspan, classification and
regression trees, and structural equation analysis. It also includes brief
treatments of community sampling and diversity measures. The book is richly
illustrated. It provides many examples from the literature and
demonstrations of basic principles with simulated and real data sets. For
a complete description of the book see the MjM Software website:
http://www.pcord.com/book.htm
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I prefer CANOCO over PC-Ord only because it allows Monte-carlo permutation
tests which, I believe PC Ord does not. This allows fot variance
partitioning in multivariate ANOVAs, ANOCOVAs, and many other statistical
designs. It is more comprehensive, and not really much more difficult to
use. The manual includes a great tutorial and Petr Simalar has written a
course with a workbook you can get online( I think). However, PC-Ord has
some merit, it does many of the same ordinations, just simpler with no
tests, it also has a reduced version of TWINSPAN (the full version is
better and is in the public domain) and IND-VAL, a program to test fidelity
of any class grouping (also in public domain and offered free by Pierre
Legendre). Both Ordination packages have web sites; references to those
and much info can be found at Mike Palmer's "Ordination Web Page"
http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/ordinate/#topics, arguably the best
site there is on the topic.
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:23:52 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: World Atlas of Biodiversity
World Atlas of Biodiversity
http://stort.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/gb2002/book/viewer.htm
This is an outstanding new Web site from the United Nations Environment
Programmes World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC). Like other GIS-
based programs, the features of this Web site can be useful in demonstrating
spatial patterns of environmental problems. Users can choose from dozens of
map layers (derived from biodiversity and related data) to superimpose on
geographical maps of the planet on a global, regional, or even local scale.
Manipulating the maps is relatively straightforward. For example, to explore
the correlation between human population density and bird extinctions in
North America, drag a box around the continent, select Human Population
Density and Bird Extinctions from the map layer menu, and then click Refresh
Map. One does not have to be familiar with GIS programs to use this Web
site, but a quick look at the Help page should clarify any confusion
regarding the site's toolbar icons or other features. Users should note that
the graphics can make this site very slow to load, and no maps are currently
available for the categories Diversity of Organisms and Biodiversity Through
Time. [RS]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Sc
ut
Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:24:00 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Plants in Motion [QuickTime]
22. Plants in Motion [QuickTime]
http://sunflower.bio.indiana.edu/~rhangart/plantmotion/PlantsInMotion.html
Roger P. Hangarter of Indiana University's Department of Biology has created
this wonderful collection of time-lapse photography that allows us "to see
the movements of plants and clearly demonstrates that plants are living and
capable of some extraordinary things. " The videos available show a broad
range of plant growth phenomena, including germination, circadian responses,
phototropism, and much more. The movies are fun to watch in and of
themselves, but don't miss out on the informative descriptions that
accompany each video and category heading. Macintosh users can also print
out a flip book using NIH Image, a free image analysis software (link
provided). Even those with only a passing interest in botany will find this
Web site entertaining and informative. [RS]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Sc
ut
Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 19:35:00 -0400
From: Josh Schimel <schimel@LIFESCI.UCSB.EDU>
Subject: Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Terrestrial Ecosystem/Plant Ecologist
University of California, Santa Barbara
Search reopened. The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
(EEMB) seeks an Ecologist for a tenure-track position for research and
teaching in terrestrial ecosystem/plant ecology. We seek candidates whose
research is focused on terrestrial ecosystems and plant community dynamics.
We are especially interested in applicants whose research is aimed at
understanding ecosystem processes and who are solidly grounded in plant
ecology. The scale of research can vary from the plot to the landscape.
Examples of potentially relevant areas include but are not limited to
interactions between community composition/diversity and species invasions
with carbon and nutrient cycles, changing CO2/climate effects on ecosystems,
and landscape/soil controls on community dynamics. Teaching responsibilities
will include instruction in ecosystem and plant ecology at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants who have completed at least
one year of postdoctoral research will be preferred. Submit curriculum
vitae, selected reprints, a brief description of previous and anticipated
research, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:
Ecosystem Ecology Search Committee, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and
Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. Review of
applications will begin November 15, 2002, and will continue until the
position is filled.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 6 Sep 2002 to 7 Sep 2002 (#2002-230)
There are 4 messages totalling 338 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. National Science Foundation Doubling Act Approved by Senate Committee
2. a position available in china
3. Call for Papers: Workshop Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental
Management, Italy 13-16 Oct 2002
4. results of aquatic ecology text query
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:55:54 -0400
From: NCSE <News@NCSEONLINE.ORG>
Subject: National Science Foundation Doubling Act Approved by Senate Committ
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DOUBLING ACT APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
Washington, D.C. ^Ö The National Science Foundation Doubling Act (S.
2817) was approved by a key Senate committee on September 5, 2002. The
bill would authorize an increase of 105 percent or $5 billion for the
National Science Foundation (NSF) over the next five years, from $4.8
billion in FY 2002 to $9.8 billion in FY 2007. The legislation appears
to have strong, bipartisan support in the Senate. However, Senate staff
have expressed concerns that Congress may adjourn before completing
action on this legislation.
The NSF Doubling Act would authorize substantial budget increases for
each of NSF's major spending categories over the next five years:
Research and Related Activities would increase by 110 percent; Education
and Human Resources would increase by 101 percent; and Major Research
Equipment and Facilities Construction would increase by 61 percent.
Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Ernest Hollings (D-SC), Christopher Bond
(R-MO), and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) introduced the NSF Doubling Act on
July 29. The prospects for final passage of the bill are enhanced by
the fact that the original cosponsors include leaders of three Senate
committees that have jurisdiction over the National Science Foundation.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions amended
and approved the NSF Doubling Act on September 5. The committee
amendment, which was sponsored by Chairman Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and
Ranking Member Judd Gregg (R-NH), revises the section on "Math and
Science Partnerships" and adds a new section on "Establishment of
Research on Mathematics and Science Learning and Education
Improvement." The goal of the new section is to conduct, evaluate, and
apply research in cognitive science, education and related fields
associated with the science of learning and teaching mathematics and
science.
The National Science Foundation Doubling Act will be sent to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation before it is
considered by the full Senate. The Senate authorization bill
complements a House bill that would put the NSF on track to double its
budget in five years. The NSF authorization bill, which is entitled the
"Investing in America^Ňs Future Act of 2002" (H.R. 4664), was passed by
an overwhelming majority of 397 to 25 on June 5.
NSF's funding levels are ultimately determined in a series of annual
appropriations bills. However, the House and Senate authorization bills
provide strong guidance to the appropriations committees and the NSF
authorization legislation is supported by key members of the House and
Senate appropriations committees.
An extended version of this article, including a budget table for FY
2002 - FY 2007, is available online at http://NCSEonline.org/Updates.
For additional information, contact Dr. Craig Schiffries at
schiffries@NCSEonline.org.
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Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 12:23:27 +0800
From: Silong Wang <slwang21@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: a position available in china
To who he might be interested,
This is to make sure anybody who might be interested in a position in
the Chinese Academy in Shenyang knows the announcement which is released in
the early of the year. This announcement is retyped as follows,
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Recruitment Guidelines for Hundred Talents Program
of the Institute of Applied Ecology, CAS
in 2002
The institute of Applied Ecology has been involved in the pilot project of
Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. One of our
major research areas in basic applied ecology is ecological management of
plantation forest which is mainly based on longterm localized experiments
and observations in Huitong Experimental Station of Forest Ecology.
According to the past four decades of longterm observation in Huitong
Experimental Station, the problem in sustaining the productivity of
plantation forest is mainly focused on the degradation of the plantation
soil. In order to reinforce the ecological management of plantation forest
soil, our institute sincerely hope to get qualified person involved in this
field, either from abroad or domestic.
1. Description: 1)research professor appointed, 2) a set of three bedr
om
apartment provided, 166 m2 in total, 3) Ł¤2.0 million of project funding for
3 years, 4)experimental equipments assured, and 5) Ł¤7,000~8,000 of salary
per month warranted.
2. Discipline: Forest soil ecology, focusing on how to sustaining quali
y of
plantation soil;
3. Requirements: he must be under age of 45 and in good health conditio
,
also he has to have Ph. D degree and over two years of oversea experience in
forest soil or soil ecology with excellent achievements. Meanwhile, he has
to be at leading level in his field, and very capable of organizing an
academic team.
4. Deadline for application submission: whoever interested in this posi
ion
has to submit a list of material before Sep. 30 as follows: 1)resume and a
copy of his certificate of Ph. D, 2)achievements and publications, including
2 or 3 copies of representing publications, 3)implementation plan, 4)family
requests and 5)detailed mailing address, including telephone number, Fax
number and email etc.
Contact: Dr. Silong Wang / Dr Xin Chen
Institute of Applied Ecology, CAS
P.O. Box 417
72 Wenhua Rd.
Shenyang, 110016
China
Tel: +86-24-23843375
Fax:+86-24-23843313
E-mail: Slwang21@hotmail.com / chensiruo@yahoo.com
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If anybody intertests this position, please contact me as soon as possible,
because the deardline is pressing.
Best wishes.
Dr. Silong Wang
Institute of Applied Ecology, CAS
72 Wenhua Rd. Shenyang
P.O. Box 417
Liaoning 110016
China
Tel:+86-24-23916283
Fax:+86-24-23843313
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Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 10:04:23 -0400
From: Igor Linkov <ilinkov@ICFCONSULTING.COM>
Subject: Call for Papers: Workshop Comparative Risk Assessment and
Environmental Management, Italy 13-16 Oct 2002
Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental Management
Rome (Anzio), Italy, 13-16 October 2002
Remedial and abatement policies for areas contaminated by chemicals or
physically disturbed by industrial development or military operations
require
management decisions which weigh the benefits of remediation against the
risks
and disruptions associated with their implementation. In particular, a
framework
is needed that: integrates risk assessment and engineering options;
generates
performance standards; compares options for risk reduction; communicates
uncertainty; and effectively allows reiteration of the decision-making
process.
The goal of the workshop is to review recently developed concepts and
mechanics
of comparative risk assessment, assign them to a quantitative analytical
framework that meets the above requirements, and help decision-makers choose
among various environmental policies.
Comparative Risk Assessment (CRA) is a methodology applied to facilitate
decision-making when various activities compete for limited resources.
Application of this approach is extremely flexible. The workshop will
discuss
how CRA could be applied to prioritize the identified factors and to present
alternative policies to decision-makers when they make funding decisions.
CRA
can be used to coordinate alternative policies with municipal governments
and to
determine the impacts and requirements for each potential project.
This workshop will show managers, environmental scientists, and government
officials how to use CRA to:
1. Provide risk-informed decision-making by involving public participation.
This is a crucial element, although it is a democratic process and may prove
difficult;
2. Insert other important considerations into decision-making process, such
as
cost, desirability, and uncertainty, so that priorities are developed based
on
the broadest possible range of concerns and issues important to all
stakeholders;
3. Weigh the benefits of remediation and abatement against the existing
risks
and disruptions associated with its implementation; and
4. Evaluate environmental policies and strategies.
The goal will be achieved by holding:
1. Two opening sessions that identifies problems in various countries which
may
be amenable to comparative risk-based solutions;
2. Eight sessions that address eight general steps in CRA: 1) Screening
Level
Assessment, 2) Hazard Identification, 3) Exposure Assessment, 4) Dose-
Response
Assessment, 5) Risk Characterization, 6) Risk Management Alternatives, 7)
Development of a Comparative Scoring System, 8) Scoring and Ranking
Management
Alternatives; and
3. Sessions which review and explain specific applications of CRA in various
decision making programs, based on case studies.
Please contact
Igor Linkov, PhD, ICF Consulting
33 Hayden Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA
FAX: 781-676-4061, ph: 781-676-4053,
ilinkov@icfconsulting.com
www.icfconsulting.com
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Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:05:24 -0400
From: Erika Iyengar <eiyengar@MAIL.WOOSTER.EDU>
Subject: results of aquatic ecology text query
Hello! I have received numerous answers to my query as to possible
textbooks for an aquatic ecology course. For that help, I thank all
who responded. As well, I received numerous requests to see what the
respondents said, and so I have enclosed a summary of the suggestions
below. By and large, most people suggested a single book, so it has
been added to the list. If there was a preference stated for one
book over another, I have tried to include that information and I
looked up prices of the books on amazon.com to give a relative price
assessment, in case that factors into a decision.
It seems that there is a dearth of textbooks that cover aquatic
ecology in general (both freshwater and marine) and that usually you
have to choose one or the other. It also appears that there are not
many lab manuals for aquatic ecology in general. Almost everyone who
had a lab manual to suggest suggested Wetzel and Likens' book,
although there were a few others mentioned.
Personally, I have not yet had time to peruse all the books and make
a decision for myself, but of course, what decision you would make
would largely depend on the nature/level of your class and your own
interests. So, I have just included all of the information that was
passed along to me.
Here are the results (not in any real order):
Textbook Total Number recommended:
1) Horne and Goldman. 1994. Limnology, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill-4 recs = $96
2) Giller and Malmqvist-The biology of streams and rivers; --not
enough US examples-3 recs = $39.95
2.5) Bronmark and Hannson-The biology of lakes and ponds--not enough
US examples -3 recs =$32 (usually used with the title listed as 2)
3) J.D. Allan Stream Ecology-6 recs: $71
4) Moss- ecology of freshwaters. Blackwells (better than Lampert for
UGs?) Students said pretty good-3 recs :$96
5) Patricia Martin, Rivers and Streams in the series Exploring
Ecosystems, published by Franklin Watts. a division of Grolier isbn
# 0531 11523 2. (paperback =$6.95); 144 pages, but 7th to 9th grade
level
6) Lampert, W. and Sommer, U. 1997. Limnoecology (Moss is better for
UGs?) -4 recs =$70.
7) Barnes R. and Mann K.H. (1991) Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecology.= $56.95
8) Dodds : Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental
Applications --4 recs*students like it-2 said so**: $79.95 prof said:
condensed and refers to application of theory and concept, likes it a
lot
9) Fluid Earth, from the University of Hawaii.
10) George K Reid. 1960.Ecology of Inland Waters and Estuaries-too old??
11) E.C. Pielou "Fresh Water" :Paperback, $11.20
12) Cole 'Limnology' -3 recs, one now uses something else (Moss)
13) Dobson, M. & Frid, C. (1998) Ecology of Aquatic Systems. Longman.
14) Tait, R.V. & Dipper, F. (1998) Elements of Marine Ecology.
Butterworth-Heinemann.
15) Summerhayes, C.P. & Thorpe, S. (1996) Oceanography - an
Illustrated Guide. Manson.
16) Robert G. Wetzel Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems
(Hardcover)--4 recs (too complicated for less than seniors?) ($75)
another prof said somewhat overwhelming for a semester course
17) Kalff's Limnology--2 recs, both said was brand new but they had
not really read through it yet
Stay away from:
Blackwell Science books (too many authors, not cohesive)
Wetzel's limnology (too complicated)-but others suggested this one. . .
Lab books ideas:
1) Wetzel and Likens, Limnological Analyses, 2nd edition
(Springer-Verlag), 1991-use excerpts. very "limnological" in the
sense that it emphasizes chemistry and production measurements. It
is also a Springer-Verlag book and therefore extremely expensive--at
least 5 recs for this one, few used it as a student manual, however.
2) Lind's Handbook of common methods in Limnology (Mosby), 1979-Oldie
but goodie, 3 profs highly recommended it. Lind, O.T. 1985. Handbook
of common methods in limnology, 2nd ed. Kendall/Hunt.
3) Sumich's Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Biology for
the saltwater.
4) Methods in Stream Ecology: F.R. Hauer and G.A. Lamberti--2 recs
***Pricey!***--$44.95
5) Limnological Methods: P.S. Welch
6) G.L. Mackie "Applied Aquatic Ecosystem Concepts". For ideas for
me rather than text for them
7) Needham & Needham's Handbook of Freshwater Biology (for IDing)
8) Hotchkiss' Common Marsh, Underwater, and floating-leaved Plants (for IDin
)
9) Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater--the
author of this one was not listed by the e-mailer.
--
Erika V. Iyengar, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Biology Department, Mateer Hall
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH 44691
eiyengar@wooster.edu
(330) 263-2437
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 8 Sep 2002 to 9 Sep 2002 (#2002-232)
There are 8 messages totalling 291 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. reliability of information
2. Game theory summary
3. Good book for time series analysis?
4. Authors Wanted
5. Applications for NPER Fellowships Now Being Accepted
6. Postdoctoral Position in Plant Ecology
7. removing heat from high intensity lights
8. GIS Program at Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Intern
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Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:21:54 -0500
From: Wendee Holtcamp <wendee@GREENDZN.COM>
Subject: reliability of information
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any already existing simple rankings or "quizzes" that
allow you to rank the quality of information and/or the reliability of a
given info source? If *you* were to rank the reliability of information in
various sources, what things would you look for?
Don't scientific pubs provide guidelines to scientists reviewing one
another's papers? Can something like this be adapted for other info sources?
I'm (collaboratively) developing a tool for educators called "Evolution in
Action" -- it's intended to teach students about the process of science, the
specific scientific concept of evolution, and to increase student's critical
thinking skills. Not surprisingly, for those of you who saw my last post
about me beginning my doctorate on grizzly bears, the tool has students
studying grizzly bear videos!
I'd welcome feedback from you all.
Peace,
Wendee
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Wendee Holtcamp -- wendee@greendzn.com
Environmental Journalist ~~ www.greendzn.com
Adjunct Instructor of Biology, Kingwood College
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Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:35:56 -0500
From: Wendee Holtcamp <wendee@GREENDZN.COM>
Subject: Game theory summary
Thanks to all who answered my request for info about game theory. I got many
useful leads and ideas.
For those interested in an overview of what it is and how it has been
applied to evolution, animal behavior, and ecology check out this great
website
http://www.holycross.edu/departments/biology/kprestwi/behavior/ESS/
Recommended were:
...the bald eagle game theory paper by Hansen (1986, Ecology 67:787-797) in
which he did something very similar to what you propose.
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Maynard-Smith, J. 1982. Evolution and the Theory of Games. Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
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I do not know much about the game theory but the hierarchy theory also
sheds useful light on behavioral constraints. You may want to have a
look at Ahl and Allen's book (Hierarchy Theory: a vision ...) by
Columbia University for start.
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There's a book titled "Game Theory and Animal Behavior" (Eds. Dugatikin,
L.A. and Reeve, H.K., Oxford Press) that probably has some applicable
chapters. There isn't much data, but lots of good information and
theory. I'm toying with the idea of applying game theory models as
predictors of wolf movement patterns in Yellowstone.
Good luck.
----------------------
I also discovered the following websites by searching:
Science & Nature / Evolution / Game Theory -- lists and gives a summary of
97 books on game theory and evolutionary game theory.
http://www.stavar.i.se/bookstore/Sci_Evo_GameThe.html
Game Theory and Evolutionary Game Theory Bibliography (sci. papers)
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~econec/egt.html
http://GameTheory.net
Game Theory -- links to websites on game theory
http://www.slider.com/Science/Social_Sciences/Economics/Game_Theory.htm
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Wendee Holtcamp -- wendee@greendzn.com
Environmental Journalist ~~ www.greendzn.com
Adjunct Instructor of Biology, Kingwood College
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Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:15:32 -0700
From: David Bryant <dmb@IO.HARVARD.EDU>
Subject: Re: Good book for time series analysis?
At 12:28 PM 9/8/02 -0700, Jonathan Greenberg wrote:
>I was hoping someone could recommend a good book for doing time series
>analysis. Thanks!
>
>--j
>
>--
>Jonathan Greenberg
>Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
>http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu/~jongreen
>http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
>AIM: jgrn307 or jgrn3007
>MSN: jgrn307@msn.com or jgrn3007@msn.com
My favorite is Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, J. C. Davis 1986
(perhaps a newer edition available?) Good introductory chapters on times
series and ARIMA models.
David M. Bryant
Dept of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Harvard University
20 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
dmb@io.harvard.edu
617-496-6247
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 16:42:30 +1000
From: George McKay <gmckay@MIDCOAST.COM.AU>
Subject: Authors Wanted
This posting is going to several lists so you may receive multiple
copies.
I am editing a book titled "Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Biodiversity and
Conservation", one of a series of single-volume works produced by CUP.
A full description of the project can be found at:
http://www.midcoast.com.au/~gmckay/cupencb_c.html
While many chapters have already been written, a few authors have, for
various reasons, pulled out of the project.
I urgently need a few more authors to prepare Manuscripts of 2500-3000
words on the topics highlighted in the outline of the project at:
http://www.midcoast.com.au/~gmckay/outline.html
If you feel you could contribute an article on one of these subjects in
the next four months, or want further information, please e-mail me
directly at:
gmckay@midcoast.com.au
George M McKay
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Honorary Associate, Dept. Biological Sciences &
Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources
Macquarie University, Sydney NSW 2109, Australia
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:28:38 -0400
From: Lori Hidinger <lori@ESA.ORG>
Subject: Applications for NPER Fellowships Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the National Park Ecological
Research (NPER) Fellowship Program. The program encourages and supports
outstanding post-doctoral research in basic ecological sciences related
to the flora of the National Parks. Fellowships will be funded for
$50,000 per year for up to three years. For more information and
application materials, please visit www.esa.org/nper/. Applications are
due October 1, 2002.
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 11:39:55 -0400
From: Julien Martin <martinj@WEC.UFL.EDU>
Subject: Postdoctoral Position in Plant Ecology
=20
Postdoctoral Position in Plant Ecology
Postdoctoral available October 15, 2002. Send application letter, resume =
by October 1, 2002 to Dr. Wiley M. Kitchens or Julien Martin, at the =
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Building 810, =
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Email: =
kitchensw@wec.ufl.edu or martinj@wec.ufl.edu, phone: 352-846-0536
Qualifications: Ph.D in Botany/Ecology with direct experience in =
community structure studies, preferably wetland related. Project is =
landscape level study determining the temporal and spatial dynamics of =
vegetation structure associated with modified hydrologic regimes. =
Expertise in design of studies for monitoring subtle changes in =
community structure (long and short term) associated with dynamic =
environmental regimes is a requisite. Analytical skills required:
Plant community structure analyses (multivariate and structural equation =
modeling techniques).
Trend analyses (extraction of pertinent variables from =
long-term hydrological databases).
GIS modeling (coupling succession model to spatial =
hydrodynamic simulations).=20
Project is multi-year effort monitoring vegetation community structure =
changes associated with various alternative hydrologic regimes =
associated with restoration of major wetland ecosystems (Everglades and =
deltaic marshes of lower Savannah River).=20
Salary: 33,000$ per annum.
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 15:20:46 -0700
From: Bill Shipley <Bill.Shipley@USHERBROOKE.CA>
Subject: removing heat from high intensity lights
Hello everyone. We are trying to do some photosynthesis work subjecting
leaves to different light intensities up to 1400 micromoles/m2/s. Our
light source is a high pressure sodium lamp which gives out lots of
heat. I know that people often use Light Emitting Diodes for this type of
work but we can't afford this!
I have been told that there exists types of glass that can reflect away IR
radiation while allowing visible light to pass. Can anyone tell me if they
have tried such glass, if it works, what its technical name is, and where
to get it?
Thanks.
Bill Shipley
Departement de biologie
Universite de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke (Quebec) CANADA J1K 2R9
Bill.Shipley@USherbrooke.ca
http://callisto.si.usherb.ca:8080/bshipley/
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:00:46 -0700
From: Dave Schirokauer <Dave_Schirokauer@NPS.GOV>
Subject: GIS Program at Point Reyes National Seashore Seeks Intern
This is a great opportunity to learn the in and outs of a National Park's
GIS program. You will be working with a team of highly motivated resource
management specialist in an incredibly beautify natural area that is close
to an exciting city (San Francisco). Duties include a vast array of GIS
related tasks including:
- Map making
- GPS mapping (in the field) of biological (i.e. nest and rare plant
locations) features, and the park's infrastructure
- Vegetation mapping
- Assisting park staff with GIS projects
- Database creation and management
- Assisting with biological field work
- Learn to use ARC/INFO, ARCVIEW and MS Access
Position Begins October or November 2002, and lasts for three to ten
months. Paid opportunities may exist for the summer months.
Four to five day per week (40 Hrs)
Housing provided at Point Reyes National Seashore
$15/day stipend
Please send a resume and letter by email or snail mail to:
David Schirokauer or Pam van der Leeden
Point Reyes National Seashore
Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-464-5199
dave_schirokauer@nps.gov
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 9 Sep 2002 to 10 Sep 2002 (#2002-233)
There are 6 messages totalling 853 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Recommendations for time series analysis texts
2. Good book for time series analysis?
3. Environmental Job Postings at EnvironmentalCAREER.com-Several of many s
ch
postings, post your resume for free
4. Incomes: Follow-up
5. RMBL Symposium, August 2003
6. Conference: Spatial Statistics: Integrating Statistics, GIS, and
Statistical Graphics
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:10:47 -0700
From: Jonathan Greenberg <greenberg@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: Recommendations for time series analysis texts
Hi all, I got a ton of recommendations for good books on time series
analysis, so I thought I'd share them (in no particular order):
***
Shumway, R. H. and D.S. Stoffer. 2000. Time series analysis and its
applications. Springer New York. Prof. Shumway is located in Davis stat.
dep. so you may want to arrange a meeting with him. He was agreat help for
me when I done some of these analyses.
***
depending on what u want to do, try 'diggle (2000) time series: a
biostatistical introduction' (oxford science publications i think!)
***
It's an old book, but "Spatial and temporal analysis in ecology" edited by
R. M. Cormack and J. K. Ord (1979), is in my opinion a good general intro to
time series analysis. It's part of the Statistical Ecology series published
by the International Cooperative Publishing House (ISBN 0-89974-005-7).
***
In 1992 a paper was published in J. Wildlife Management. Its title was:
A 20-YEAR STUDY OF WINTERING COMMON CRANE FLUCTUATIONS USING TIME SERIES
ANALYSIS.
Some references about time series analyses were included in the "Literature
Cited". This paper is still available in my web page at:
http://usuarios.lycos.es/lmbautista_2/jwm.htm
***
Diggle, Peter J., 1990. Time Series Analysis: A Biostatistical
Introduction. Oxford U Press.
***
I'd recommend Yaffee & McGee. Includes thorough testing of assumptions.
Provides a lot of SAS and SPSS code, too.
***
I would recommend contacting Robert Shumway in the Statistics Dept -- he
literally wrote the book on Time Series analysis.
http://anson.ucdavis.edu/%7Eshumway/ <http://anson.ucdavis.edu/~shumway/>
Back in 1995 (I think it was) -- I took his upper division Time Series
class, though I was NOT a statistics major. He admitted me because he
really likes to support the Ecology graduate group (most GGE folks are too
scared to try one of his courses). I took it pass/fail since I'm not
"statistically inclined" and primarily wanted the theory and concepts. He
understood this, and allowed me to do a special project in Time Series
application in Ecology rather than take the regular exams. (I did a tree
ring analysis study.)
He referred me to MANY good books on Time Series and spent a great deal of
time with me one-on-one.
I found his class to be extremely valuable -- and Time Series analysis to be
both more computationally complex and conceptually simple than I expected.
He has a wonderful software program (which I imagine has been improved since
'95) that allows you to do all the analyses, and plot them. It was one of
the best courses I took in GGE.
***
If you are of an analytical bent, you might
want to consider (now or later) "The Time
Series Bible":
"Time Series Analysis: Forecasting and Control"
Geo. Box and Gwilym Jenkins
Holden Day
It can tell you quite possibly more than
you will ever want to know ...
***
My favorite is Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, J. C. Davis 1986
(perhaps a newer edition available?) Good introductory chapters on times
series and ARIMA models.
***
Two clear, concise and recent time series books are:
Chatfield, Chris 1996. The Analysis of Time Series 5th ed. Chapman and
Hall. Get this in paperback. Short and good.
Chatfield, Chris 2001. Time-series Forecasting. Chapman & Hall.
Longer and more detailed is:
Brockwell, Peter J. and Richard A. Davis 1996. Introduction to Time Series
and Forecasting. Springer
Be sure to see:
Perry, Joe N., R. H. Smith, I. P. Wolwod and D. R. Morse 2000. Chaos in
Real Data. Kluwer.
This short collection of papers illustrates the idiosycratic and eclectic
approaches needed to analyze typical ecological data. It is not unified
nor pedagogical, but there is no such volume for ecologists. Perhaps Steve
Ellner should write one.
--
Jonathan Greenberg
Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu/~jongreen
http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
AIM: jgrn307 or jgrn3007
MSN: jgrn307@msn.com or jgrn3007@msn.com
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 16:47:41 -0700
From: Patrick Foley <patfoley@CSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: Good book for time series analysis?
Jonathan,
Two clear, concise and recent time series books are:
Chatfield, Chris 1996. The Analysis of Time Series 5th ed. Chapman and
Hall. Get this in paperback. Short and good.
Chatfield, Chris 2001. Time-series Forecasting. Chapman & Hall.
Longer and more detailed is:
Brockwell, Peter J. and Richard A. Davis 1996. Introduction to Time Series
and Forecasting. Springer
Be sure to see:
Perry, Joe N., R. H. Smith, I. P. Wolwod and D. R. Morse 2000. Chaos in
Real Data. Kluwer.
This short collection of papers illustrates the idiosycratic and eclectic
approaches needed to analyze typical ecological data. It is not unified
nor pedagogical, but there is no such volume for ecologists. Perhaps Steve
Ellner should write one.
Patrick Foley
patfoley@csus.edu
Jonathan Greenberg wrote:
> I was hoping someone could recommend a good book for doing time series
> analysis. Thanks!
>
> --j
>
> --
> Jonathan Greenberg
> Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
> http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu/~jongreen
> http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
> AIM: jgrn307 or jgrn3007
> MSN: jgrn307@msn.com or jgrn3007@msn.com
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:15:35 -0400
From: ECC <eccinfo@ENVIRONMENTALCAREER.COM>
Subject: Environmental Job Postings at EnvironmentalCAREER.com-Several of ma
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:23:48 -0700
From: rsheffer@NATURE.BERKELEY.EDU
Subject: Incomes: Follow-up
Hi all,
Many thanks for the responses to my world incomes question. I'm curious,
however, if anyone knows the average salary of a starting ecology faculty
position in Russia and China. Any guesses?
Rich Shefferson
University of California, Berkeley
Dept. of Integrative Biology
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:29:24 -0600
From: Ian Billick <ibillick@FRONTIER.NET>
Subject: RMBL Symposium, August 2003
The Rocky Mountain Biological Lab (RMBL) will celebrate its 75th
anniversary by
hosting a symposium Aug. 14-17, 2003 to explore the value of conducting
science
in model ecosystems. We define a model ecosystem as a geographic area in whi
h
a wide range of research topics, from molecular to ecosystem processes, have
been studied for a significant amount of time by a large number of
independently working researchers. While we expect many talks will focus on
the Gunnison Basin, home of the RMBL, we invite scientists with interests
in or
experience with model ecosystems from around the world to join us in explori
g
this theme. Sessions will be chaired by Dr. David Inouye (University of
Maryland), Dr. Michael Kelrick (Truman State University), Dr. Ward Watt
(Stanford University), Dr. John Harte (UC- Berkeley), and Dr. Michael Soule.
Abstracts for talks are due March 15, 2003.
For more information, visit our website at
www.rmbl.org/modelecosystem/modelecosystems.html or contact Dr. Ian Billick,
(970) 349-7231 (director@rmbl.org).
Ian Billick, Ph. D, Director
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
P. O. Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-7231 phone and fax
www.rmbl.org
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:07:45 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Conference: Spatial Statistics: Integrating Statistics, GIS,
and Statistical Graphics
A three-day conference entitled "Spatial Statistics: Integrating
Statistics, GIS, and Statistical Graphics," to be held October 17-19, 2002,
in Seattle, Washington, is being organized by the Statistics and
Environment Section of the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the
National Research Center for Statistics and the Environment.
There will a short course on October 17th. A workshop will begin Friday,
October 18th, and extend until 1 p.m., Saturday, October 19th. Papers will
be given on recent advances in the analysis and display of environmental
spatial data.
The full-day short course on October 17th is full. However, we have a few
spaces available for the morning session, and we have opened that up for
registration!
Morning Session Only (does NOT include computer lab session) for the Short
Course, Thursday, October 17th: Integrating Geostatistics and GIS by Jay
Ver Hoef and Konstantin Krivoruchko
The morning session will consist of an introduction to the ideas of
geostatistics. Registrants will receive a CD-ROM of the PowerPoint
presentation, data sets and ArcMap projects. Enrollment for the morning
session is limited. Register early! NOTE: There is no student fee
available.
$150 - Morning Session Registration Fee for Members of the ASA
Statistics and the Environment Section (by October 3, 2002; $200
after October 3). ASA member number required.
$175 - Non-Member Morning Session Registration Fee (by October 3,
2002; $225 after October 3).
Workshop, Friday, October 18 to 19th: Spatial Statistics: Integrating
Statistics, GIS, and Statistical Graphics
A series of fourteen 30-minute presentations will be given. Most titles
and abstracts are given below as well as in the attached Word file. Ample
time will be provided for a thorough discussion of the topics.
The registration fee for the workshop includes all sessions on Friday,
October 18 and Saturday, October 19, workshop materials and refreshment
breaks.
$175 - Workshop Registration Fee for Members of the ASA Statistics
and the Environment Section (by October 3, 2002; $225 after October
3). ASA member number required.
$200 - Non-member Workshop Registration Fee (by October 3, 2002; $250
after October 3)
Student Workshop Fees, Friday, October 18, 2002-Saturday, October 19, 2002
Student registration fees for the workshop include all sessions on Friday,
October 18 and Saturday, October 19, workshop materials and refreshment
breaks. Students must register by fax or mail and include a supporting
letter from their faculty supervisor.
$87.50 - Student Workshop Registration Fee for Members of the ASA
Statistics and the Environment Section (by October 3, 2002; $137.50
after October 3). ASA member number required.
$100 - Student Non-member Workshop Registration Fee (by October 3,
2002; $150 after October 3)
You may register on-line at
http://www.engr.washington.edu/~uw-epp/gis/reginfo.html
This site also has hotel information. Please note that the deadline for
making hotel reservations at the room block rate is September 16th. For
questions on the technical program, please contact Linda J. Young by e-mail
at LJYoung@unl.edu or telephone at (402)483-2392.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 10 Sep 2002 to 11 Sep 2002 (#2002-234)
There are 9 messages totalling 347 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. News: Climate Change As Risk To Polar Species
2. pitcher plant ecology lab? (2)
3. INFORMATION ON GIS
4. postdoc in plant ecology in Hawaii
5. PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
6. Recommendations Requested: Introductory Ecology Book for Environmental
Managers
7. Please announce
8. Conference Announcement: Molecular Genetics and Ecology of Plant
Adaptation
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 20:34:17 -0700
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: Climate Change As Risk To Polar Species
EXOTIC ANTARCTIC SPECIES FACE CLIMATE WIPEOUT
Thousands of the world's most exotic species of sea animals from spiders
the size of dinner plates to giant woodlice face extinction if Antarctic
sea temperatures rise as predicted, a scientist said on Monday. "If the
models are correct, we are likely to lose large populations of scallops,
giant isopods, bivalve molluscs, and giant sea spiders among others," said
scientist Lloyd Peck of the British Antarctic Survey. "So far we have
looked at 11 species and the answer has come up the same each time. At a
temperature rise of two to three degrees, they asphyxiate," he said at the
British Association for the Advancement of Science annual festival.
Source: Reuters
http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/09/09102002/reu_48370.asp
* * *
IN ALASKA, AN ANCESTRAL ISLAND HOME FALLS VICTIM TO GLOBAL WARMING
Stripped to his shirt sleeves on a desolate polar beach, the Inupiat
Eskimo hunter gazes over his Arctic world. The midnight sun glitters on
navy waves surrounding his island village. The town sits amid the ruins of
dugouts that his ancestors chipped from the permafrost when Pharaohs were
erecting pyramids in the hot sands of Egypt.
Source: Associated Press
http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/09/09102002/ap_48378.asp
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:21:02 -0400
From: "Manuel A. Morales" <Manuel.A.Morales@WILLIAMS.EDU>
Subject: pitcher plant ecology lab?
Has anyone ever tried using pitcher plants in the context of a community
ecology lab for undergraduates? I'm interested in hearing from people on
whether this is a reasonable idea, given that we'd be limited to identifying
taxa with a dissecting scope.
Thanks!
Manuel
Manuel A. Morales
Assistant Professor, Biology
Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267
ph: 413-597-2983 | fax: 413-597-3495
http://mutualism.williams.edu
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:58:36 -0500
From: "D. Liane Cochran-Stafira" <cochran@SXU.EDU>
Subject: Re: pitcher plant ecology lab?
Hi Manuel,
For some ideas try my website. I don't typically use them because the
field site is too far away for class use, but my stuff and the link to my
colleagues work should give you some ideas. We've been working with
pitcher plants as model communities for some time now.
Liane
At 10:21 AM 9/11/02 -0400, you wrote:
>Has anyone ever tried using pitcher plants in the context of a community
>ecology lab for undergraduates? I'm interested in hearing from people on
>whether this is a reasonable idea, given that we'd be limited to identif
ing
>taxa with a dissecting scope.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Manuel
>
>Manuel A. Morales
>Assistant Professor, Biology
>Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267
>
>ph: 413-597-2983 | fax: 413-597-3495
>http://mutualism.williams.edu
>
>
***************************
Liane Cochran-Stafira, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60655
phone: 773-298-3514
fax: 773-779-9061
email: cochran@sxu.edu
http://www.sxu.edu/science/faculty_staff/cochran_stafira/
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 15:47:17 +0100
From: =?iso-8859-1?q?Kinuthia=20Ndirima?= <ndirima@YAHOO.CO.UK>
Subject: INFORMATION ON GIS
Please distribute this advert over the elolog website.
I am a professional in the field of natural resource management (Range
management). My interest is to pursue a post graduate course in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I would be glad for information about
n
excellent institution where i can apply to and most preferably, an
institution that can offer a scholarship to facilitate it. Any response
will be highly appreciated. Thanks
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:00:43 -0400
From: Robert Cabin <cabinrj@PLATTSBURGH.EDU>
Subject: postdoc in plant ecology in Hawaii
Start Date: Winter 2003 preferred, alternative arrangements possible.
Location: The dry, leeward (west) side of the island of Hawaii
Position Requirements: A Ph.D. in Ecology, Plant Biology, Conservation
Biology, or equivalent is required. Knowledge and experience in tropical
field biology, conservation biology, restoration ecology, and/or
experimental design and analysis preferred. Good physical stamina under hot
and rugged field conditions and the ability to work both independently and
in collaboration with a diverse range of other scientists and volunteers
are also highly desirable.
For more information on this project and how to apply for this position,
please go to:
http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/robert.cabin/postdoc.htm
aloha!
Bob
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:23:28 -0400
From: "Kitchens, Wiley" <KitchensW@WEC.UFL.EDU>
Subject: PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
Opportunity: PhD Graduate Research Assistantship for Spring Term 2003
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida
Gainesville
Project: Vegetation Responses to Altered Hydrological Regimes in Association
with Everglades Restoration
Qualifications: M.S. with strong expertise in plant community ecology,
expertise in hydrology, or wetlands ecology preferred.
GPA 3.0, GRE V 600, Q 600.
Stipend: 0.5 FTE Graduate Research Assistantship $16,700, and tuition
waivers.
To Apply: Send transcripts, GRE scores, resume, 3 letters of
recommendation, and letter of interest to:
Dr. Wiley M. Kitchens
USGS
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Bldg. 810, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0485
352-846-0536
kitchensw@wec.ufl.edu
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:51:24 -0400
From: Jeff Frithsen <Frithsen.Jeff@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV>
Subject: Recommendations Requested: Introductory Ecology Book for
Environmental Managers
Recommendations are requested from members of the Ecology Email List
Server concerning an introductory ecology book for environmental
managers. The objective is to be provide a fairly concise overview of
ecological theory and issues for managers and supervisors who might be
coordinating and managing resources for ongoing ecological research
projects being conducted by expert ecologists. All suggestions and
recommendations welcome.
Jeff
Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D.
Special Assistant for Ecology
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Office of Research and Development (8601-D)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
202-564-3323 (voice phone)
202-565-0066 (fax); 202-565-0061 (alt. fax)
410-336-8535 (cell phone)
frithsen.jeff@epa.gov (email)
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:35:04 -0400
From: "John J. Lepri" <jjlepri@UNCG.EDU>
Subject: Please announce
Vertebrate and Invertebrate Biology Positions
Two tenure-track positions (Rank Open) are available
starting August 1, 2003 for a VERTEBRATE BIOLOGIST and
an INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGIST in the Department of Biology
at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Successful candidates are expected to develop an
extramurally funded research program involving graduate
and undergraduate students. Renovated laboratory space
and start-up funds are available.
Areas of research emphasis are open.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a strong research record.
Teaching responsibilities will include vertebrate and
invertebrate zoology, respectively, and specialty courses.
Candidates for an appointment as Associate Professor or
Professor must have a clear record of significant
extramural research funding.
The Department of Biology consists of 28 tenure-track
faculty and lecturers in addition to supporting staff.
We offer degrees of BA and BS with Concentrations in
Biotechnology, in Environmental Biology, and in Human Biology,
BS in Medical Technology, and an MS degree.
Excellent facilities are available, which include
automated sequencers, a core biotechnology facility,
equipment for gene array analysis, a small animal care
facility, tissue culture facilities, an SEM and
microscopy facilities, a greenhouse, and a full suite
of analytical and environmental monitoring equipment.
Opportunities exist for involvement in a
university-wide genomics initiative and for interactions
with North Carolina's biomedical/biotechnology and
environmental communities at many nearby colleges and universities.
Send a cover letter, CV, statements of research
and teaching interests, and arrange for three
letters of reference to be sent, respectively, to:
Dr. John O'Brien
Chair, Vertebrate Biology Search Committee
OR
Dr. Esther Leise
Chair, Invertebrate Biology Search Committee
Department of Biology
UNC-Greensboro
P. O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
by November 15, 2002. For more information, visit our website at:
http://www.uncg.edu/bio.
EEO/AA: W/M/V/D
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John J. Lepri, Ph. D.
Associate Professor of Biology
UNCG-Biology, Greensboro, NC 27402-6174
jjlepri@uncg.edu
phone: 336-334-4960
fax: 336-334-5839
http://www.uncg.edu/~jjlepri
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:12:21 -0700
From: Daniel Mosquin <daniel.mosquin@UBC.CA>
Subject: Conference Announcement: Molecular Genetics and Ecology of Plant
Adaptation
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFERENCE
"Molecular Genetics and Ecology of Plant Adaptation"
Vancouver, Canada. December 11-13, 2002
(sponsored by the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and Centre
for Plant Research)
See: www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/adaptation2002.php
This integrative conference will explore plant adaptation with a particular
focus on molecular changes in an ecological context and the interaction
between ecology and genomics. Speakers will address different hierarchical
levels at which adaptation may be studied: population level (polymorphism
within populations and species); species level (speciation and adaptive
radiation) and supraspecific level (key innovations characteristic of major
clades, evolution of body plans and major developmental genes).
If you are interested in attending, please email Hailey Pappin
(hpappin@interchange.ubc.ca) to be included in future mailings. Abstracts
and suggestions for presentations should be emailed to the same address. A
limited amount of funding may be available to fund attendance of presenting
postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers. Please indicate whether
you would like to be considered for financial support under this category.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
University of British Columbia Botanical Garden
and Centre for Plant Research
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
6804 Southwest Marine Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6T 1Z4
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 11 Sep 2002 to 12 Sep 2002 (#2002-235)
There are 6 messages totalling 353 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Press to issue complimentary copies of Shoveling Fuel
2. RESEARCH ASSISTANT II [RAII TIDE], please post
3. POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST [PDS LINX], please post
4. RESEARCH ASSISTANT I [RAI TIDE], please post
5. Research Technician in Plant Ecology/Landscape Pathology
6. seeking professional researchers
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:35:10 -0400
From: Brian M Czech <brianczech@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Press to issue complimentary copies of Shoveling Fuel
The University of California Press will be sending 30 complimentary exam
copies of the new paperback edition of Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train
to professors or teaching assistants who are teaching appropriate
courses, contingent upon my providing the Press with the names and
addresses of the 30. So please let me know if you are in instructor who
may be interested in using Shoveling Fuel for a course. You may check
out the Press website,
http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/9057.html
to get a better idea of the subject matter.
The hardcover edition has been used in a variety of courses so far, but
basically, these are the following types of courses for which Shoveling
Fuel is most relevant:
Ecological Economics
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Psychology
Human Dimensions of Conservation Biology
Political Economy
Politics of Biodiversity Conservation
Politics of Sustainability
Social Ecology
Sustainability Science
Transdisciplinary Studies
Of course, I^Ňm hoping courses on the Steady State Revolution will be
taught some day!
Shoveling Fuel is a fairly equal mix of ecology, economics, and political
science. It is written at the undergrad/ grad level. The ecological
focus is on the application of trophic theory and population dynamics to
the human economy. The economic focus is the historical development of
economic growth theory and the new paradigm of ecological economics. In
political science terms, it falls under the rubric of ^Ńcritical theory^Ň
because it hypothesizes the political corruption of economic growth
theory and policy.
Shoveling Fuel has also generated some interest among feminists because
of the chapters on the importance of mate selection to sustainability.
I^Ňll personally send interested instructors a free copy of my 15-minute
video (The Steady State Revolution: Uniting Scientists and Citizens for a
Sustainable Society), which would be a good way to introduce Shoveling
Fuel in a course or to summarize it at the end.
Please include a shipping address in your response.
Brian Czech
Www.steadystate.org
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:42:27 -0400
From: Human Resources <humanres@MBL.EDU>
Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II [RAII TIDE], please post
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: September 11, 2002
POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II [RAII TIDE]
The Ecosystems Center
Full-Time, Grade 11, Exempt
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for a full-time year round Research Assistant II.
DUTIES: Duties include participating in a large-scale field experiment to
determine the interactive effects of nutrients and trophic structure on
salt march ecosystems. We will conduct field experiments in which salt
march ecosystems are altered by addition of nutrients and by removal of an
abundant and important fish, the mummichog. We will follow the effects of
these manipulations on the food web and nutrient cycles for four
years. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role
in executing the experiments and in some aspect of the ecosystem response
to the manipulations. Responsibilities will be to maintain experimental
manipulations, coordinate overall logistics and scheduling of the field
season, field and laboratory measurements of chemistry and biology and
development and maintenance of project database.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: The successful candidate should possess an MS
degree in Ecology, Marine Biology or a related field with an emphasis on
animal biology and be able to work with minimal supervision. Attention to
detail, strong organization skills, ability to work as a member of a team,
experience with database management and statistical programs, and
scientific writing skills are required.
CONDITIONS: This position requires moderately strenuous field work in
marine environments, primarily intertidal settings (lifting, bending,
walking through waist high marine waters) and occasionally inclement
weather. Ability to work with vertebrate and invertebrate animals and
hazardous/harsh chemicals in the laboratory. Irregular hours may include
occasional weekend, early morning or late evening work. The successful
candidate will be expected to spend extended time at the field site in Plum
Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole) and communicate positively with the
public.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2002
and will continue util a suitable candidate is identified.
Please send a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, names, address,
telephone numbers and email address of four references to: Marine
Biological Laboratory, ATTN: Human Resources reference code [RAII TIDE], 7
MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015; email resume@mbl.edu.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:44:24 -0400
From: Human Resources <humanres@MBL.EDU>
Subject: POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST [PDS LINX], please post
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: September 11, 2002
POSITION: POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST [PDS LINX]
The Ecosystems Center
Full-Time, Exempt
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory has a full-time,
year round position available for a Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise
in Nitrogen Cycle Biogeochemistry.
DUTIES: The position involves performing nitrogen isotope tracer
experiments in small streams to measure nitrogen retention and
denitrification. The successful applicant will coordinate the research
program and participate in all aspects of the field research, laboratory
analyses, data base development and preparation of publications. The
research will be carried out in the watersheds of Plum Island Sound in
northern Massachusetts.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Applicants should have a Ph.D. and several
years of experience in Ecology or a related field. Expertise in hydrology,
nitrogen biogeochemistry and stream ecology is most relevant to the
position. Skills in database management and scientific writing are preferre
.
CONDITIONS: The successful applicant will perform moderately strenuous
fieldwork (carrying equipment, bending, wading through wetlands and
streams) on small streams during the field months of May to September in
Massachusetts. The fieldwork will entail setting up pumps and data logging
equipment in the field, conducting solute and tracer additions, sampling
stream and seepage water and performing detailed stream reach
characterizations. Laboratory work will involve preparing samples for
nitrogen stable isotope analysis, nutrient and conservative tracer analysis
and dissolved gas determinations among other tasks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin October 7, 2002
and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Please send a cover letter, resume transcripts and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and emails of four references to: Marine Biological
Laboratory, ATTN: Human Resources reference code [PDS LINX],
7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015; email resume@mbl.edu.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:43:45 -0400
From: Human Resources <humanres@MBL.EDU>
Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT I [RAI TIDE], please post
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: September 11, 2002
POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT I [RAI TIDE]
The Ecosystems Center
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for a full-time year round Research Assistant I.
DUTIES: Duties include participating in a large-scale field experiment to
determine the interactive effects of nutrients and trophic structure on
salt march ecosystems. We will conduct field experiments in which salt
march ecosystems are altered by addition of nutrients and by removal of an
abundant and important fish, the mummichog. We will follow the effects of
these manipulations on the food web and nutrient cycles for four
years. The successful candidate will be expected to help maintain
experimental manipulations, participate in field and laboratory
measurements of chemistry and biology, and enter data into the project
database. The successful applicant will gain broad experience through
field and laboratory work across interdisciplinary fields including
biology, chemistry and physical oceanography.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: The successful candidate should possess a BS
degree in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Marine Biology or a related
field. Attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team and
experience with spreadsheets are required. Knowledge of statistical
programs and scientific writing skills are a plus.
CONDITIONS: This position requires moderately strenuous field work in
marine environments, primarily intertidal settings (lifting, bending,
walking through waist high marine waters) and occasionally inclement
weather. Ability to work with vertebrate and invertebrate animals and
hazardous/harsh chemicals in the laboratory. Irregular hours may include
occasional weekend, early morning or late evening work. The successful
candidate will be expected to spend extended time at the field site in Plum
Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole) and communicate positively with the
public.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2002
and will continue util a suitable candidate is identified.
Please send a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, names, address,
telephone numbers and email address of four references to: Marine
Biological Laboratory, ATTN: Human Resources reference code [RAI TIDE], 7
MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015; email resume@mbl.edu.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:15:58 -0400
From: Hall Cushman <cushman@SONOMA.EDU>
Subject: Research Technician in Plant Ecology/Landscape Pathology
Research Technician in Plant Ecology/Landscape Pathology
A full-time research position is available to investigate the spread of an
emerging and virulent pathogen (Phytophthora ramorum) that causes a lethal
canker disease of several oak (Quercus) species and tanoak (Lithocarpus).
This disease, known as Sudden Oak Death (SOD), has reached epidemic levels
in the Coast Ranges of California and southwestern Oregon. Funded for 4
years by the National Science Foundation, this multidisciplinary project
will integrate spatial data on community structure and environmental
variation with investigations of the mechanisms underlying spread of
Phytophthora to model changes in the distribution of the plant disease
across the landscape.
The successful candidate will:
1) Establish field plots, identify plot locations using GPS, and collect
data that will be used by the research team to characterize spatial patterns
of Phytophthora, genetic background of host species, plant community
structure, and abiotic conditions.
2) Use microclimate instrumentation to record and monitor weather conditions
in each plot.
3) Compile, organize, and manage field data in a GIS database that allows
efficient access and analysis. Statistically analyze data to examine their
distributions and relationships among variables.
4) Work closely with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the
collection, management, and analysis of data. Organize project meetings and
intra-lab communication.
5) Manage the research grant (submit expense claims and employment forms,
manage budget, order supplies, and project expense scenarios to guide
project development and expenditures).
Position requirements:
1) master degree in biology or appropriate field.
2) Experience in plant ecology field research.
3) Proficiency in working with databases and statistically analyzing data.
4) Experience interpreting USGS topographic maps, soils and geologic maps,
aerial photographs, and use of GPS.
5) Ability to plan, implement, and complete tasks on time and within
budgetary limits.
6) Capacity to solve problems, strong oral communication skills, and
attention to details.
7) Willingness and ability to endure long days of strenuous fieldwork and
hiking.
Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in both
plant and disease ecology, field research experience in California woodlands
and forests, and working knowledge of the north Coast Range flora.
Applicants with additional skills in GIS database development, spatial
analysis, and remote sensing are also desired.
Salary: $32,208/year, renewable for up to four years with favorable
performance review. Benefits include health, dental, and vision care.
Send resume, cover letter, and references to: Dr. Ross Meentemeyer,
Department of Geography, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(ross.meentemeyer@sonoma.edu). Applicants will be reviewed as they are
received, and the position will remain open until filled, starting October
2002.
Co-PIs on the project are Drs. Hall Cushman (Department of Biology, SSU),
Nathan Rank (Department of Biology, SSU), David Rizzo (Department of Plant
Pathology, UC Davis), and Richard Whitkus (Department of Biology, SSU).
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:43:21 -0400
From: Kim Failor <kimbolyfalo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: seeking professional researchers
Explorer's Inn(EI) is an Ecotourism lodge located in the Tambopata National
Reserve in Southeastern Peru. The Tambopata National Reserve, with the
Bahuaje-Sonene National Park at its core, is 1.6 million hectares of
subtropical Rainforest. EI is located on the Tambopata River, a tributary
of the Madre de Dios river and headwater of the Amazon River via the Beni
and Madeira Rivers in Bolivia and Brazil. In the low season (October to
May), EI seeks out paying researchers to live at the lodge and conduct
research.
EI has been operating since 1976. Shortly after its beginning, several
biologists visited the lodge and discovered the incredible species richness
and recognized the need to protect this area of Peru. To date, it has been
recorded that there are approximately 600 species of birds, over 1200
species of butterflies, 184 species of dragonflies, and over 1400 species
of vascular plants all within EI's 37 km trail system. EI's extensive trail
system allows access to 8 different forest types: lower, middle, and upper
floodplain forests, lower previous floodplain, water-logged swamp forest,
seasonally water-logged swamp forest, terre firme (upper previous
floodplain, and terre firme sandy-clay forest. It has therefore been
suggested that EI's diversity is caused by its location in the transition
of tropical and subtropical regions and to the heterogeneity of its soils.
EI has a long history of research, both by Resident Naturalists (who also
serve as guides) and by student and professional Biologists. EI offers low
daily rates, depending on length of stay, to all researchers. Also, each
project must have authorization from Peru's Natural Resources Department
(INRENA). In order to maintain an active research environment and promote a
greater knowledge about the surroundings, EI welcomes research all year
long.
Please pass on this information to any relevant persons and feel free to
contact me at perunaturalist@yahoo.com if you have any questions, though
keep in my mind that I only have internet access about twice a month. All
confirmations will then be done by the owner of EI, Dr. Max Gunther.
Thank you,
Kim Failor
Head RN, Explorer's Inn
perunaturalist@yahoo.com
Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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