Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 Oct 2002 to 30 Oct 2002 (#2002-277) There are 6 messages totalling 292 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Error bars for Excel on a Mac? (2) 2. Graduate Research Freshwater Algal Ecology 3. Please post Fellowship Announcement 4. FW: Post a position 5. Postdoc position available ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:22:23 -0800 From: skephart <skephart@WILLAMETTE.EDU> Subject: Re: Error bars for Excel on a Mac? Here's a handy method that works well. It is tricky to explain but easy once you've done it. Just make your column or other graph first (without highlighting any of the stn error data, then dbl click on the series you want to add error bars to...each bar of that series (not one bar) should be highlighted. Then select y-error bars from the dialog box, then custom. Then with the dialog box open but say to the side of your spreadsheet (you can move the dialog box around without closing it by dragging it from the top bar/edge of the box) go to a separate column in your spreadsheet in which you have already entered the standard errors...highlight these numbers (i.e. if you have 3 hist. bars in that series or three points, there should be three se's in the same rows as each of those bars/points); the highlighted cells will then appear in your custom area of the diaglog box--hit return/ok and they should appear correctly on your graph. To do a second series, repeat the procedure...It usually works great. Also---if you search on the web for graphing/stats suggestions on excel, there are some good sites out there, including one that outlines how to compute standard errors in Excel stats--which is definitely not so obvious as computing stn. deviations in excel.. Mostly I use SPSS to compute all my numbers, excel to graph them. > From: Charlene D'Avanzo <cdavanzo@HAMPSHIRE.EDU> > Reply-To: Charlene D'Avanzo <cdavanzo@HAMPSHIRE.EDU> > Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 17:50:05 -0500 > To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU > Subject: Error bars for Excel on a Mac? > > I am having trouble with error bars on bargraphs for Excel on a Mac. Wh n I > select > "custom" Excel puts the same error bars on each histogram, even when I > construct > the figure by adding data sets one by one. Can anyone help me? > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:43:31 -0500 From: John Wehr <wehr@FORDHAM.EDU> Subject: Graduate Research Freshwater Algal Ecology Graduate Research in Freshwater Algal Ecology - Fall 2002 Two graduate assistantships (M.S. or Ph.D.) will be available starting Fall 2003 to work on research projects concerning freshwater benthic algae in streams. The first project will investigate the nutritional importance of benthic algae in stream food webs, using biochemical and stoichiometric markers. The second project is expected to focus on the biogeography and molecular systematics of freshwater brown algae (Phaeophyceae). Both projects will employ field and laboratory approaches. Prospective students should have experience in algal culture, molecular techniques, and/or freshwater ecology. Funding will be provided either as Research or Teaching assistantships, depending on availability of funds (T.A.-ships are funded) and student background. The work will be based at the Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University. We have well equipped laboratories with a range of analytical, aquatic ecology, algal culture, molecular and microscopy equipment available for these projects. Details of the station can be found at: http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center . - Stipends will range between $15,000 to $17,000 per year, plus full tuition remission. - For any questions, please contact me by email (wehr@fordham.edu) or by writing: Dr. John D. Wehr, Louis Calder Center - Biological Station, Fordham University, PO Box 887, Armonk, NY USA 10504. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:19:40 -0500 From: Elizabeth Farnsworth <efarnswo@MTHOLYOKE.EDU> Subject: Please post Fellowship Announcement To the Ecological Society of America listserv moderator--I would be most grateful if you could post the following announcement of a new student fellowship opportunity on your ecolog-l listserv. The text follows: National Science Foundation/New England Wild Flower Society Research Fellowship Program in Conservation Biology The New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to support three students to perform basic scientific research addressing species of conservation concern throughout New England during summer 2003. We seek research proposals from advanced undergraduate or early graduate students who have demonstrated potential for completing outstanding research in biology. These proposals must address one or more species of rare plant taxa for which we have completed Research and Conservation Plans, and be designed to provide data on critical aspects of the life history and ecology of these species. These data are central to devising sound conservation strategies. Thus, in completing a project, the Fellow will generate useful, publishable information and gain excellent experience in all phases of biological research. Three Fellows successfully completed research projects on rare plant taxa in summer 2002, studying pollination, reproduction, herbivory, population genetics, and seed dispersal and yielding new data that are critical to conservation. These prestigious fellowships will provide generous stipends ($3750) for the 2003 field season, plus support ($250) for Fellows to prepare and present their findings at a New England Wild Flower Society Research Roundtable in September 2003. Certain research-related equipment will also be available for use by Fellows. Individual assistance in experimental design, data analysis and preparation of results for publication will be provided by Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth, Biologist at NEWFS. Applications for these fellowships are due 5 February 2003, and complete guidelines are available at http://www.newfs.org/nsfannounce.htm. Contact Elizabeth Farnsworth (508) 877-7630 x 3207 or efarnswo@mtholyoke.edu for more information. ************************* Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information. Thank you very much, Elizabeth Farnsworth ************************************************* * Elizabeth Farnsworth * * New England Plant Conservation Program * * New England Wild Flower Society * * 180 Hemenway Road * * Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 USA * * Phone (978) 249-6771/(508) 877-7630 x3207 * ************************************************* ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 07:14:11 -0700 From: Charlene D'Avanzo <cdavanzo@HAMPSHIRE.EDU> Subject: Re: Error bars for Excel on a Mac? Yes, though it's a bit hard to describe in words. You need to construct a new series for the error bars. If, for example, you want to show +/- one StdDev, use Excel's function to calculate the standard deviations for each bar, and put them into a series parallel to the data. Then use the plus/minus error bar option, setting its range to the StdDev series. I'm working from memory, so I may not have the steps exactly right, but hopefully that will get you started on the right track. Charles Charles W. Welden Department of Biology Southern Oregon University welden@sou.edu (541) 552-6868 (voice) (541) 552-6415 (fax) >>> "Charlene D'Avanzo" <cdavanzo@HAMPSHIRE.EDU> 10/29/02 02 50PM >>> I am having trouble with error bars on bargraphs for Excel on a Mac. When I select "custom" Excel puts the same error bars on each histogram, even when I construct the figure by adding data sets one by one. Can anyone help me? -- İİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİ Charlene D'Avanzo Professor of Ecology Hampshire College Amherst, MA 01002 413-5595569 (P); 413-5595448 (F) cdavanzo@hampshire.edu İİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİİ Website http://helios.hampshire.edu/~cdNS/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:13:43 -0500 From: "Donahue, Sharon L (HR)" <donahue@WPI.EDU> Subject: FW: Post a position =20 WPI is submitting the following for posting on your website. Billing = should be forwarded to: =20 Sharon L. Donahue WPI Human Resources 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609-2280 Phone: 508-831-5470 Fax: 508-831-5715 =20 =20 Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Molecular Ecology The Department of Biology & Biotechnology invites applications for a = tenure track assistant professorship in Molecular Ecology. Applicants are = expected to have a doctoral degree, develop a vigorous, externally funded = research program, and demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate and = undergraduate research and teaching. Ability to interact with colleagues in a variety = of biological disciplines is essential. The appointment is expected to be = made for the 2003-04 academic year. For more information go to http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/HR/Jobs/Positions/100536.html. Candidates = should send a letter of application, statements of research interests, and = teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references to: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Human Resources, Ecology Faculty Search, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA. 01609-2280. = To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. =20 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:23:43 -0500 From: Doug Luster <dluster@FDWSR.ARS.USDA.GOV> Subject: Postdoc position available The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Ft. Detrick (Frederick) MD, is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, (Plant Population Biologist-Weeds). A recent Ph.D. in plant ecology, plant population biology, botany, weed science or plant molecular biology is required. Salary is commensurate with experience ($46,469-$72,400). The incumbent will study the genetic diversity and geographic origins of the invasive weed, yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis L.). The objectives of the research are to 1) Use DNA fragment pattern analysis and sequencing of Mediterranean, Eurasian and U.S. YST populations to identify the origins and estimate the genetic complexity of U.S. YST populations; and 2) Identify YST molecular markers associated with susceptibility and resistance of U.S. YST to biocontrol pathogens. Experience with nucleotide fragment analysis (microsatellite, RAPD, AFLP or RFLP), Polymerase Chain Reaction, and DNA sequencing is required, and knowledge of techniques for phylogenetic analysis of molecular data and comparative alignment of nucleotide sequence is desirable. Portions of the Research will be performed in a biocontainment facility. Appointment is contingent upon the applicant's successful completion of a pre-employment suitability determination. Send application materials (curriculum vitae, statement of qualifications, name and email addresses of three references ) to: Dr. Douglas Luster USDA/ARS/NAA Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit 1302 Ditto Avenue Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702-5023 Phone: 301-619-7344 Fax: 301-619-2880 Email: dluster@fdwsr.ars.usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. -- ------------------------------ End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 Oct 2002 to 30 Oct 2002 (#2002-277) *************************************************************** ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙
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