Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 11 Jan 2003 to 12 Jan 2003 (#2003-12)
There is one message totalling 65 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Summer wetland short course announcement
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Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 20:33:46 -0400
From: Li Zhang <zhang.326@OSU.EDU>
Subject: Summer wetland short course announcement
Ohio State University Announces Its 2003 Program of Wetlands and
Ecosystem Restoration Short Courses
A suite of 5 short courses will be taught as a part of the Ohio State
University's Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (ORWRP) Summer
Short Course Series in 2003. There are several notable features of
this year's course schedule. Four of the courses will be taught in
the brand-new 10,000 ft2 Wetland Research and Education Building at
the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, with a conference room
that was designed specifically for these courses. And for the first
time, the ORWRP is taking its show on the road with Wetland
Restoration and Creation taught in southwest Florida in 2003.
As is always the case with ORWRP courses, they range from 3 to 5 days
in duration and are taught by the world's experts in those fields.
Continuing education credit is available for those interested.
A 10% discount is available if enrolled before May 30 for the Ohio
courses and March 14 for the Florida course.
THE 2003 Schedule
April 15-17, 2003 (3 days)
Creation and Restoration of Wetlands
Instructors: Roy R. "Robin" Lewis, III and William J. Mitsch
Location: Naples, Florida
July 9-11, 2003 (3 days)
Creation and Restoration of Wetlands
Instructors: William J. Mitsch and Roy R. "Robin" Lewis, III
Location of Course: Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio
State University, Columbus
August 18-22, 2003 (5 days)
Wetland Delineation
Instructors: Ralph W. Tiner, Mark D. DeBrock, C.E. "Doc" Redmond, and
William J. Mitsch
Location of Course: Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio
State University, Columbus
September 29 - October 1, 2003 (3 days)
Ecological Modelling
Instructors: Sven E. J=F8rgensen, William J. Mitsch, and Li Zhang
Location of Course: Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio
State University, Columbus
October 6-8, 2003 (3 days)
Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration
Instructors: William J. Mitsch and Sven E. J=F8rgensen
Location of Course: Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio
State University, Columbus
Additional information on course content and available accommodations
can be found on the ORWRP short course web site:
http://swamp.ag.ohio-state.edu/ShortCourse.html or by calling 614-247-7984=
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 12 Jan 2003 to 13 Jan 2003 (#2003-13)
There are 10 messages totalling 541 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. 2003 Annual Conference of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society
2. Decomposition (2)
3. internships
4. Fairchild Tropical Garden (FTG) is seeking a full time Herbarium
Collections Technician
5. Fwd: Scientific society seeks underrepresented minority students for
scholarship program - American Chemi
6. Job Listing
7. Research grants available from STRI's Center for Tropical Forest Scienc
8. Question on matrix averages
9. Job Announcement - Wetland Technicians
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Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:15:50 -1000
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: 2003 Annual Conference of the Western Section of The Wildlife Socie
y
2003 Annual Conference of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society
February 27-March 1, 2003
Marriott Hotel
Irvine, California
The draft program for the 2003 Annual Conference of the Western Section of
The Wildlife Society is now online at http://www.tws-west.org. Please check
the web site for program and hotel information. An online registration form
is available to register for the conference. Please make your room
reservations at the Irvine Marriott as soon as possible to ensure that
accommodations are available.
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Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 20:16:47 -0500
From: "Kristen S. Harrison" <straussk@BCC.ORST.EDU>
Subject: Decomposition
Does anyone have a recent estimate (and reference) of the percentage of
total CO2 that is emitted to the atmosphere each year from decomosition
processes?
Thanks
Kristen S. Harrison
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Oregon State University
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:22:28 -0600
From: Ken Heck <kheck@DISL.ORG>
Subject: internships
Pleas post the following announcement on ecolog.
thanks in advance,
Ken Heck
Marine Ecology Internships at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Position description / availability - We are seeking applicants to help
conduct research on several projects currently being conducted in
various benthic communities. These projects focus on the effects of
nutrient enrichment and herbivory, habitat fragmentation and oyster
growth.
Research will be based at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in the Mobile Bay
area of the Northern Gulf Coast. The interns will work closely with
Professor Ken Heck, Research Associate Tricia Spitzer and graduate
students.
We are looking for interns for both spring and fall seasons. The
duration of the internship is about 3 months. Spring interns will start
on May 5 and continue through August 8. The fall interns will start on
August 11, 2003, and continue through November 14, 2003. You may apply
for both seasons if you wish.
Duties and responsibilities ^ж This internship will be field intensive at
times. Field research will include monthly faunal sampling,
measurements of primary production, water column sampling and
maintenance of field enclosures. Applicants should have their own
snorkel gear (both seasons) and wet suit (fall season only). Interns
will be involved in maintenance of experiments and sample processing.
In addition, interns will receive training in sample identification and
analytical instrumentation. There will be seminars from visiting
scientists and discussion groups on current topics in marine science.
We are seeking people who are enthusiastic about marine
ecology, and may be considering marine science as an occupation. This
job requires long days of physically demanding field work, and long
hours sorting samples in the lab. Experience (although not necessary),
as well as enthusiasm about marine research, are important aspects of a
rewarding internship. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training
in the field.
Stipend - A weekly stipend of $100 and a room and board allowance
($150/week) will be provided.
Eligibility ^ж Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in marine
programs, or with marine experience are preferred. This internship is
available only to U.S. and Canadian citizens.
The application can be downloaded (Word97 or PDF format)
from our website :
http://univ-prog.disl.org/internship.html
If you cannot read Word97or PDF formats, please email at tspitzer
@disl.org with your fax number and we will fax the application to you.
Please return the application via email to : tspitzer@disl.org
Via fax : (251) 861-7540
or send to:
Ms. Tricia Spitzer
Summer (or Fall) Intern
Program
Dauphin Island Sea
Lab
101 Bienville
Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL
36528
Application Deadline is: February 14, 2003
We will notify interns by: February 28, 2003
Visit our Web Page to learn about the Dauphin
Island Sea Lab and to view Dr. K.L. Heck^вs research profile (see
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, Our Faculty) at http://www.disl.org.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer
***Note: This fellowship is separate from the NSF REU program that is
offered at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and requires a separate ap
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:07:34 -0500
From: Stinger Guala <stinger@FAIRCHILDGARDEN.ORG>
Subject: Fairchild Tropical Garden (FTG) is seeking a full time Herbarium
Collections Technician
Fairchild Tropical Garden (FTG) is seeking a full time Herbarium Collections
Technician.
Duties of the successful candidate will be to manage loan and exchange
transactions in the Herbarium. This position requires familiarity with MS
Windows, especially MSAccess and Excel as well as a proven ability to
complete jobs in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. The ability to
strictly and accurately manage specimen inventory is essential. All newly
accessioned specimens and those going out on loan must be imaged and
processed as a part of the FTG Virtual Herbarium (www.virtualherbarium.org).
A large backlog of specimens is to be integrated with the main collection,
as well as many legacy loan and exchange specimens, which exist in the
herbarium because of recent major acquisitions and staff additions. The
Herbarium Collections Technician will report directly to the Director of
Research and will work with the Keeper, Curators and Collections Manager to
process this backlog. The characteristic candidate has a Master's degree in
a relevant field and experience in herbarium management and MSAccess
databases. This is a full time position with benefits funded for 1-3 yrs.
Another part-time position without benefits may also be available as funding
permits. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. This
position is open immediately and will be filled when the appropriate
candidate is found. Applicants should email a CV, letter of introduction,
and the names, phone numbers, emails and mailing addresses of three
references to: stinger@fairchildgarden.org with a copy to
research@fairchildgarden.org.
See also:
www.fairchildgarden.org
www.virtualherbarium.org
Gerald "Stinger" Guala, Ph.D.
Keeper of the Herbarium
Fairchild Tropical Garden Research Center
11935 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156-4299
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:40:59 -0500
From: Annie Drinkard <Annie@ESA.ORG>
Subject: Fwd: Scientific society seeks underrepresented minority students fo
scholarship program - American Chemi
>>> Beverly Hassell <b_hassell@acs.org> 01/13/03 12:31PM >>
>
> The American Chemical Society asks that this news release be
forwarded to
> your readers and chemistry, engineering, financial aid and other
offices
> as you deem appropriate. Thank you!
>
> =================
>
> Contact: Beverly Hassell
> 202-872-4065
> b_hassell@acs.org
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> Scientific society seeks minority students for
> scholarship program
>
> The American Chemical Society, the world's
largest
> scientific society, is seeking applications from underrepresented
minority
> students for its scholars program. The application deadline is
February
> 15, 2003.
>
> The ACS Scholars Program provides financial
support
> to academically accomplished African American, Hispanic and Native
> American students in their pursuit of undergraduate studies in
chemistry,
> chemical engineering, biochemistry, environmental science and
related
> disciplines in two- and four- year college and university programs.
>
> Up to 100 scholarships will be awarded to
minority
> students seeking a career in chemistry. Freshmen can receive up to
$2,500
> per academic year. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for
up to
> $3,000 per academic year.
>
> "The American Chemical Society wants to assist
> students in acquiring skills and credentials needed for success,"
explains
> Robert Hughes, manager of the program. "The goal of the Scholars
Program
> is to aid in building an awareness of the value and rewards
associated
> with careers in science."
>
> According to the Society's ChemCensus Report,
> relatively few minorities major in science-related disciplines at
the
> college level. In 2000, for example, those of Hispanic heritage -
12.5
> percent of the U.S. population - represented 2.6 percent of the
chemistry
> workforce; African Americans - almost 12 percent of the population -
> comprised less than two percent of the chemical workforce; and
Native
> Americans - one percent of the population - made up less than one
percent
> of the chemical workforce.
>
> In 1995, the American Chemical Society launched
the
> Scholars Program with a $5 million grant. Since then, companies such
as
> Astra Zeneca, Bayer, DuPont, Glaxo SmithKline, PPG Industries,
Proctor &
> Gamble and Xerox have contributed to the program. These gifts have
> afforded over 1,100 students the opportunity to study chemistry and
> related subjects.
>
> In addition to financial aid, the Scholars
Program,
> with the help of participating companies, offers students the
opportunity
> to take advantage of mentoring and paid summer internships.
>
> For more details on the ACS Scholars Program,
> including an online application form, please visit
www.acs.org/scholars
> or telephone 1-800-227-5558, extension 6250.
> # # #
> Release #13427
> 01/06/2003
>
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:12:40 -0800
From: Jianwu Tang <jtang@NATURE.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: Re: Decomposition
IPCC Climate change 2001 estimated terrestrial decomposition is about 55
Pg C per year. (GPP is 120 PgC).
Jianwu (UC Berkeley)
On Sun, 12 Jan 2003, Kristen S. Harrison wrote:
> Does anyone have a recent estimate (and reference) of the percentage of
> total CO2 that is emitted to the atmosphere each year from decomosition
> processes?
>
> Thanks
> Kristen S. Harrison
> Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
> Oregon State University
>
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:07:27 -0600
From: "Rachelle, Nancy" <Rachelle.Nancy@UIS.EDU>
Subject: Job Listing
I would like to submit the following job posting:
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Tenure -Track Position
University of Illinois at Springfield
Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department in the College of
Public Affairs and Administration seeks applications at the ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR level with expertise in the environmental sciences and science
policy beginning on August 15, 2003. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in one of
the environmental sciences - biology, chemistry, geology or a related
discipline. The successful candidate must be able to teach a broad-based,
integrated natural science course that brings together the natural and
environmental sciences, ecology, teach courses in one or more environmental
science and policy areas and conduct research in his/her specialization.
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield is
the third campus of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves over
4,000 students in 19 graduate and 20 undergraduate programs. The academic
curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of
professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education,
and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus
offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a
technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes
traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Its faculty are
committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to
society.
Send letter of application describing teaching and research interests, vita,
transcripts, and the names and addresses of at least three references to
Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, University of
Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62703.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2003 and continue until the
position is filled.
The University of Illinois at Springfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities, women, and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 17:43:37 -0500
From: David Inouye <inouye@umd.edu>
Subject: Research grants available from STRI's Center for Tropical Forest
Science
Hello Ecolog,
STRI's Center for Tropical Forest Science is currently accepting proposals
for their Research Grants Program. This grants program is intended to
provide opportunities for researchers to utilize existing Forest Dynamics
Plots and to conduct research with scientists associated with these
plots. The CTFS network of FDPs includes 17 sites in 13 countries.
All researchers are encouraged to apply , from graduate students to senior
scientists, for projects three months to three years in length. Research
proposals can be field-oriented, laboratory-based, herbarium-based, or
analytical. Two grant cycles will be held this year, deadlines are
February 28, 2003 and August 31, 2003. A total of approximately $100,000
will be awarded for each cycle. For more information regarding the CTFS
Grants Program contact CTFS via email:
<mailto:mmassa@stridc.si.edu>mmassa@stridc.si.edu or visit
<http://www.ctfs.si.edu/>www.ctfs.si.edu.
Thank you
Marie Massa
Marie Massa
Center for Tropical Forest Science
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
1100 Jefferson Drive, Suite 3123
Washington, DC 20560 USA
Tel: 202 633 8096
Fax: 202 786 2557
email: <mailto:mmassa@stridc.si.edu>mmassa@stridc.si.edu
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:42:47 -0800
From: "Alexandre F. Souza" <alexfadigas@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Question on matrix averages
Dear Ecologgers,
I study the population dynamics of Geonoma
brevispatha,a clonal understory palm that occurs on
swampy forests of soth-central Brazil.
At the moment I am analysing the dynamics of
ramets inside each independent genet in my local
population using matrix models. Could someone give me
a light in a little problem?
We have circa 160 genets, each of which is
comprised by ramets spanning four ontogenetic stages,
from Juveniles to Reproductives (circa 2000 ramets in
the whole population). We are building a transition
matrix reflecting ramet dynamics for each genet. Our
intention is to obtain a ramet population growth rate
for each genet and then test the presence of any
correlations with environmental variables such as
light availability and soil water status, as well as
using this rate as a measure of each genet health,
since it is very difficult to obtain mortality rates
for genets, which are very long-lived.
The problem is that the majority of genets do
not have full rank matrices, but lack specific
transitions instead. If lacking, these transitions
will cause distortions in the calculation of lambda.
So I will fill these matrix cells with average
transitions obtained from the population as a whole,
as you did in Horvitz and Schemske (1995). Here cames
my doubt. As long as I have understood, there are two
ways of doing this:
1 - to pool all individual ramets in the population
as if they belonged to a single genet, obtain the
transition matrix of this global genet, representing
all possible transitions and its values, and use them
wherever one specific transition is lacking in any
genet in particular
2 - average the values of each cell of the 160
matrices of all particular genets and use these
average values wherever one specific transition is
lacking in any genet in particular
Are these two alternatives really valid? Which do
you consider the best one and why?
Thank you in advance for your
attention.
All the best for you in 2003!
Sincerely,
=====
Alexandre F. Souza
Programa de Pѓs-Graduaчуo em Ecologia
Departamento de Botтnica/IB
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Campinas, SP
Brasil
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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:45:48 -0700
From: "Matthew A. Reddy" <matt.reddy@RMBO.ORG>
Subject: Job Announcement - Wetland Technicians
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
WETLANDS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT TECHNICIANS
Two seasonal positions are available, an 8-month term and a 3-month term.
Successful applicants will be employed by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory in association with the Colorado Division of
Wildlife^вs Wetlands Program seeks two seasonal biologists to assist in the
monitoring and assessment of select wetland conservation projects in
Colorado. The biologist will work closely with project leadership to compile
baseline biological information on wetland conservation projects in the
state, conduct initial evaluations of projects, and initiate a large-scale,
long-term monitoring and assessment program for wetland conservation in
Colorado.
Responsibilities will include compilation of wetland project background
information, substantial interaction with wetland project managers, agency
biologists and private landowners, inspection of project improvements, the
qualitative and quantitative assessments of vegetation communities on
project sites, estimation of bird use and breeding success on project sites,
and wetland functional assessments of project sites. Data management,
including data recording, entry, verification and analysis is also expected.
Additional duties include the occasional oversight of project technicians
and volunteers, equipment maintenance, and project outreach.
Previous research experience identifying birds and vegetation in the field
required. All applicants should have a valid U.S. driver^вs license and be
able to operate 4WD vehicles. Familiarity with identification of waterfowl,
waterbirds and the wetland flora of Colorado is preferred. Applicants with
research experience in managed or artificial wetland sites are preferred.
All applicants should have experience with data collection, data entry, and
possess good organizational and communication skills.
This work requires attention to detail under sometimes harsh environmental
conditions, including inclement weather and biting insects. Applicants
should expect working irregular shifts on long workdays for up to 10 days at
a time. Applicants will be expected to work as part of a team as well as
individually. Travel to and camping in remote project sites throughout
Colorado required.
One position lasts approximately eight months beginning in March, the other
for three months beginning in May. Salary ranges from $1500.00/mo. to
$2200/mo. based on experience, supplemented by a per-diem when in the field.
The project is based out of Fort Collins, CO.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references with phone numbers to:
Matthew A. Reddy
WMEP Project Leader
317 West Prospect
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
970.472.4319
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Conserving Birds of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains
Please visit: http://www.rmbo.org/
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