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(posted 1/21/12) SUMMER ECOSYSTEM EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES Summer 2012 Field Sites (5 weeks, 6 credits): Learn ecology and environmental sustainability in unique natural settings through applied field techniques: - Earn 6 Undergraduate Credits in just 5 weeks. SEE-U is offered by the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Visit our website for more information or contact CERC directly at cerc@columbia.edu or 212-854-0149. Apply online: --------------------------------------------------------
WOODS HOLE UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER PROGRAM Woods Hole Science Institutions Offer Undergraduate Summer Program on Cape Cod; Applications due Feb. 15
-------------------------------------------------------------- GOECO SUMMER PROGRAM This summer GoEco is hosting an exciting opportunity to teach children from different religious backgrounds in a fun, outdoor camp in beautiful Northern Israel. This is the second year GoEco, together with local Jewish and Arab partner organizations, is running this groundbreaking program for children and volunteers of all backgrounds. These camps aim to promote peace and coexistence alongside arts, sports, and environmental education. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain international volunteer experience, become immersed in a mix of foreign cultures, and leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of children. MULTICULTURAL ECO CAMPS ARTS & ENGLISH CAMPS Programs Include: Happy volunteering, ------------------------------------------------------------------ BETTER FUTURE PROJECT 2012 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS Extended Deadline: March 1 Still looking for a summer internship? This summer, join the movement for a better future, bicycle across a region of the country, and learn how to move our country away from fossil fuels. If you have any questions, please email Kara_Kaufman@brown.edu, a past Climate Summer participant. Applications for both programs are available at climatesummer.net and rideforthefuture.org. Riders may apply for both programs, or only apply for one program. The programs are open to all young adults ages 18-25. You do not need to be attending/have attended college to apply. Older applicants who are currently full-time students will be considered. We encourage you to apply early, as the program will be filled as soon as we admit a sufficient number of diverse and qualified applicants. Food and housing are provided to all participants, and limited funds are available to help those who require further financial assistance in order to ride. -------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 01/17/2012) SYFA-USA INTERN PROGRAM Save Your Future Africa is an organization dedicated to a grassroots, environmentalist approach towards local development. SYFA-USA was formed in part to support award winning environmentalist, Farmer Tantoh, in his over 15 years of hard work protecting water sources and educating youth on environmental sustainability in Cameroon. As an intern, you have the opportunity to embark on a semester-long program to take part in the various aspects of innovative and community-conscious development. For more information contact masumi.hs@gmail.com or visit - http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Environmental_Studies/internships/SYFAInternProgram2012.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GOOGLE EARTH INTERNSHIP Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a partner organization working with Explore the Ocean in Google Earth, is seeking an intern with good written bilingual language skills in Spanish and English to assist on a content development project.
The length of appointment will be for approximately 3 months, starting in early January 2012, and will be done on a part-time and paid basis. The intern can expect to work approximately 30 hours per week. Interested applicants should send (1) cover letter, including period of availability, (2) CV including GPA and relevant coursework, and (3) contact information for at least two references, to Charlotte Vick charlotte.vick@gmail.com by Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CLEH SUMMER INTERSHIP PROGRAM This is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked. Interns will be placed in environmental health programs at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) at CDC's Chamblee Campus. Please note, the CDC has multiple locations in Atlanta and CLEH interns will be reporting to CDC’s Chamblee campus and not CDC’s Roybal campus (the main CDC campus). Over the course of the summer, interns will be exposed to a broad overview of environmental public health issues at the federal level. Interns will participate in environmental health projects, interact with federal officials and scientists, and visit important environmental health sites in and around Atlanta. Other activities include "brown-bag" lunches with CDC staff, as well as attending lectures from prominent environmental health leaders in the Atlanta area. In addition, interns will be able to attend the many seminars offered by CDC during the summer. A stipend of approximately $600 per week will be provided for living expenses. Travel to Atlanta will be the intern’s responsibility. Potential housing options will be provided on the housing page; however interns will be expected to make their own arrangements. Learn more at http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh/overview.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SYFA-USA INTERN PROGRAM Save Your Future Africa is an organization dedicated to a grassroots, environmentalist approach towards local development. SYFA-USA was formed in part to support award winning environmentalist, Farmer Tantoh, in his over 15 years of hard work protecting water sources and educating youth on environmental sustainability in Cameroon. As an intern, you have the opportunity to embark on a semester-long program to take part in the various aspects of innovative and community-conscious development. For more information contact masumi.hs@gmail.com or visit - http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Environmental_Studies/internships/SYFAInternProgram2012.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SOARS RESEARCH INTERSHIPS IN CLIMAGE & WEATHER
SOARS: Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science 303-497-8622 / soars@ucar.edu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - STUDENT PIRGs ACITIVISM INTERNSHIPS Our internship program provides students with the opportunity to take their education out of the classroom, do hands-on work, learn important skills, and make a direct impact on public interest issues.“To be able to physically make a difference in helping a community in need really shaped who I have become. I will always remember how I fed thousands of families and their lives are just a little bit better because of all of our support and passion behind the campaign.” – Kaitlyn Sauers, Kent State, Hunger & Homelessness campaign intern, Spring 2011Most internships are sponsored by a faculty member and overseen by a professional Student PIRG organizer. In many cases, students are able to earn course credit for their work. A typical internship’s course syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including campaign strategy, event planning, public relations, volunteer management, and current events. We offer internship opportunities on all of our campaigns. This fall, we’re working to make our campuses and communities more sustainable, stop students from being ripped off by outrageous textbook prices, and demand that National Geographic clean up its polluted paper mill and start printing its magazine on recycled paper. You can check out what we’re currently working on at http://www.studentpirgs.org/campaigns - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DCI CHALLENGE 2012 This is a great opportunity for anyone to develop, submit, and produce their own ideas in order to help resolve a particular issue in our world today. TheDCIProduct Design Challenge is a competition for design thinking and ideas. A Better World by Design andDCIencourage participants from any field or background to submit their concepts for consideration.The 2012 competition asks participants to tackle this challenge: In today’s society, many people are spending more time indoors than ever before and missing the beauty outside. Submit an idea for a product that will encourage people to re-engage with the great outdoors. The winners will be awarded $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. Additionally, winners will be presented with the great opportunity to have their winning design produced and distributed across the nation byDCIand showcased at the 2012 Better World by Design conference!For more information about the challenge and how to enter visit http://www.abetterworldbydesign.com/challenge/ View last year’s prompt and winners. (http://www.100daysofdesign.com/?p=1109)(posted 01/11/2012) Internship FUNDING FOR SUMMER INTERSHIPS THROUGH BROWN’S LINK AWARD PROGRAM Funding is available through the Brown LINK Award Program for summer internships for Brown undergraduates in the laboratories of faculty members at the Marine Biological Laboratory or Brown University who conduct research within the Brown-MBL Partnership. Students should contact potential MBL or Brown faculty members who are active in the Brown-MBL program to discuss potential internship opportunities. The list of MBL faculty and collaborating Brown departments can be found at http://www.mbl.edu/brown/. More information is available at the LINK website: http://brown.edu/campus-life/support/careerlab/link. Applications are due on March 23, 2012 and will be reviewed shortly thereafter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Internship (posted 12/19/2011) SCA INTERNSHIP POSITIONS TO MONITOR HORSESHOE CRABS ON LONG ISLAND There are 6 Student Conservation Association Internship positions available for next summer (April 16, 2012 to July 9, 2012) to survey spawning horseshoe crabs at National Park Units on Long Island, NY (Fire Island NS, Gateway NRA, and Sagamore Hill NHS). You can find the job postings on the SCA website(http://www.thesca.org/), “serve” tab, “internships” tab, “browse internships”. You find position description by searching either by state (NY) or“horseshoe crab”browse by state (NY). http://www.thesca.org/horseshoe-crab-biological-intern/330466 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Research Op (posted 12/19/2011) SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN WOODS HOLE AND PROVIDENCE More information is available at the LINK website: Brown Environmental Events Calendar: http://brown.edu/Research/ECI/calendar/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Internship (posted 12/13/2011) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY DIVERSITY SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Every summer, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) hires students to fill over forty paid internship positions during a 10-week internship. These positions are available throughout the country and provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and the work being done in the world of conservation to promote a healthy, sustainable planet. Next year’s internship will be from: May 29 – August 10, 2012. To learn more visit http://www.nature.org/media/diversity/dip_handout_fall_2011_%20final.pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Summer Program (posted 12/8/2011) 2012 SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY Greetings from Harvard Forest! We are offering an exciting summer program for up to 30 undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research. Visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ for an application. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Internship (posted 11/14/2011) COALSWARM INTERNSHIPS The Opportunity: We are seeking highly motivated interns to help us develop the informational content of the CoalSwarm wiki. Area of Responsibility: Each intern will be assigned to one or more coal-producing or coal-consuming countries (e.g. India, Australia, South Africa). For the assigned country, interns will work together with CoalSwarm’s professional researchers to develop information on coal mining, coal-fired power generation, coal imports/exports, coal-related activism, and related topics pertaining. Most research is conducted online using search engines, and is immediately posted on our wiki pages. Researchers and interns also regularly read and correct each other’s work. Who Should Apply: These internships are a good fit for environmental studies, international studies, political science, journalism, and other majors. Interns will receive hands-on experience working in the grassroots environmental movement with knowledgeable journalists and researchers. Requirements: Interns may choose either an 8-hour commitment for 4 months, or a 10-hour weekly commitment for 3 months. The work can be done from home. College credit may be applicable. Excellent writing and research skills required. Experience with wiki formatting is helpful but not required. Passion for the environment is a must. How to Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Ted Nace, director, CoalSwarm at ted@tednace.com About CoalSwarm: CoalSwarm is a wiki-based activist-oriented global reference with 5,000 interlinked pages on coal issues. We work closely with grassroots groups worldwide toward the goal of replacing coal with cleaner sources of energy. Veteran environmentalist Lester Brown wrote: “CoalSwarm is the central nervous system that this movement needed. It is invaluable.” Rachel Barge of SolveClimate wrote: “Look to CoalSwarm, the one-stop-shop wiki for all the dirt you need on coal. CoalSwarm is an effort to create transparent, group-source information about the coal industry: tracking plant announcements, political maneuvers, lawsuits, and more.” For More Information: Visit our website at: CoalSwarm.org. |
| JOB POSTINGS |
(posted 2/9/2012) SAVE THE BAY SEASONAL MANAGER As a member of the Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium’s education team you will be responsible for leading education programming at the Exploration Center in Newport with children ages pre-K-8 as well as leading camps. You will help in the development of educational activities and programs. You will be responsible scheduling the education interns on programming, for providing tours to the public, greeting visitors, selling admissions and merchandise. This position will also provide assistance in the maintenance and cleaning of the aquaria as well as the care and feeding of the animals. This is an excellent opportunity for college students and recent college graduates to get experience working in the field of marine science and environmental education. The position is seasonal, May 21-Sept. 4.
(posted 2/2/12) CITIZEN OUTREACH **Fall 2012 Job Opportunities Making Social Change** We’re looking for smart, hard-working students who work well in a team and are eager to work for change after graduation. The Fund for the Public Interest (aka “the Fund”) helps some of the top progressive organizations in the country work on issues such as clean water, equal rights for GLBT Americans, and ending subsidies to corporate farms. And we're hiring! Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like the Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and US PIRG. We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society. If you are interested in applying, visit our website at www.fundjobs.org, or contact me directly – (470) 385-2646, etyran@fundstaff.org . I’m looking forward to speaking with you more about our positions! Evan Tyran
PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN JOB OPPORTUNITIES "The struggle for peace and social justice never ends, and one has to make a greater vow not to be discouraged from the activist path. . ." Even though countless battle have been won over the past several years, we're still up against similar fights and identical challenges. From efforts towards equal rights for all, protecting the environment and alleviating poverty, now more than ever, we need more activists to stand up for what's right. There will always be easier paths to take, but no path will be more rewarding than the one fighting for these issues. Grassroots Campaigns is currently hiring Assistant Canvass Directors to run field campaigns on behalf of issue based organizations like Oxfam America, ACLU and The Nature Conservancy. Grassroots Campaigns is looking to interview top students to join our teams as Assistant Canvass Directors! There is no better time get involved and shape the next generation of activists that will take this country in a more progressive direction and see change on issues that matter now.
-------------------------------------------------------------- R.I. TOBACCO CONTROL NETWORK DIRECTOR The Providence-based American Lung Association in Rhode Island is looking for a full-time tobacco control network director who would be responsible for coordinating all network advocacy, fundraising, and legislative, public relations and recruitment activities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 01/17/2012) FRIENDS OF BALLARD PARK EDUCATIONS COORDINATOR JOB OPENING The education & event coordinator plans, initiates and provides office and on-site management for a variety of educational programs, marketing initiatives and special events related to Friends of Ballard Park. The coordinator also assists the executive director with fundraising activities and building the educational program to a sustainable and self-supporting operation. Requires the use of a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Responsibilities: Develop year-round educational outreach programming targeting Aquidneck Island schools during the school year and social service agencies during the summer; coordinate field trips to Ballard Park in Newport; recruit and manage an educational advisory committee to oversee the creation and implementation of a strategic plan; keep detailed records of all events and educational programs. Qualifications: Experience with students; familiar with Aquidneck Island schools and teachers; Bachelor’s degree, plus three years of relevant experience preferred; knowledge of school education issues and understanding of federal and state education policies desirable; skilled in written and oral communications, presentations, judgment, budgeting and comfortable making solicitations. Compensation: Dependent on experience; $24,000 to $28,000 a year. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to info@ballardpark.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESEARCH RESERVE SUMMER POSITIONS The Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is on Prudence Island, and is one of 28 reserves in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. This is a network of protected areas established for long-term research, education and stewardship. The local reserve is recruiting to fill two full-time seasonal positions. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for hands-on experience in marine science and environmental education. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Responsibilities: Assist the education coordinator with development and implementation of summer marine science and environmental educational programs; periodically staff the Learning Center and/or Estuary Education Shed; assist with organizing community events and teacher training workshops; obtain lifeguard certification (free training available) and act as a lifeguard for camp programs; assist with land management and/or ecological research. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in marine science, biology, environmental sciences, environmental education or a related course of study; rising junior or senior undergraduates also are encouraged to apply; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching science-related topics and preferably have marine science and/or teaching experience; public relations and communication skills; knowledge of New England marine environments and wildlife is a plus. Time requirements: There are two positions available with flexible start and end dates, but both positions will encompass the summer months (June-August) with the possibility of starting in the spring or staying into the fall. Schedule will typically be up to five days a week or 40 hours a week. Willingness to work weekends, holidays and some evenings is a must. Compensation: $9.75 per hour with low-cost housing available at the reserve on Prudence Island. There are no benefits available. To apply: Mail or e-mail a resume, a statement of interest — not to exceed two pages — and two letters of recommendation — these may be sent directly by your references — to: Maureen Dewire, Education Coordinator, Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 55 South Reserve Drive, Prudence Island, RI 02872, or to maureen@nbnerr.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MAXLITE JOB OPPORTUNITY If you are interested in marketing, business development, and strategy working in one of the fastest growing industries, LED lighting, then you should consider working at MaxLite! MaxLite is a privately-held lighting company which designs, manufactures and distributes energy efficient lighting products such as LED and compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) used in the residential, commercial, and industrial building segments. Our diverse high-quality product portfolio, world-class R&D team, and innovative design allow us to be at the frontline of the LED lighting industry. Some of our customers include Lowes as well as Grainger. We also work with many industry leading architecture firms in designing lighting layouts for new buildings and building retrofits. MaxLite Headquarters is in West Caldwell, New Jersey and the company was founded in 1993 as a joint venture with SK Enterprise Co, a leading South Korean manufacturer of energy efficient lighting products. Responsibilities:
Contact: Thomas Rhee, trhee@maxlite.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AVAAZ.ORG JOB OPPORTUNITIES Avaaz is a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere. Avaaz—meaning "voice" in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages—launched in 2007 with a simple democratic mission: organize citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people everywhere want. Avaaz is looking to fill 40 positions and we need to hire as many as possible in January and February, so get in touch now!To apply for any of the roles below, or to register your general interest in roles at Avaaz (more coming soon!), just fill in some details on this web form: http://www.avaaz.org/job_application_form Learn more at - http://www.avaaz.org/en/avaaz_is_hiring/?ds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE APEIRON INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Please send cover letter & resume by mail or electronically to: Elisabeth Bux - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OPENING - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C., is a leading center of environmental research, policy analysis, and training in the United States. ELI is currently seeking recent college graduates to serve as Research Associates. Research Associates work directly with the 15–20 lawyers and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on research projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection and pollution prevention. For more information about the position, please see the announcement on our web site (http://www.eli.org/About/Employment/research_associate.cfm) Applicants should have (1) superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, and (2) a strong desire to gain knowledge in the environmental field. Interested candidates must submit an application (download from http://www.eli.org/About/employment.cfm, job reference #111108), a cover letter, resume (including overall undergraduate GPA), and a 3-5 page analytical writing sample (preferably not scientific or narrative) by January 31, 2012. Completed applications may be emailed to RAsearch@eli.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TWO ADVISOR POSITIONS OPEN AT CALIFORNIA SEA GRANT - EXTENSION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - POSITION AVAILABLE AT BUSSARDS BAY COALITION
While the Senior Educator will deliver most of the field based programs they will also be responsible for:
Read the full job description here: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/document.doc?id=617 (posted 01/11/2012) JOB OPPORTUNITY GROUNDWORK PROVIDENCE Groundwork Providence is seeking an experienced and driven executive director to lead the organization. Founded in 1981 as Keep Providence Beautiful, Groundwork Providence works to equip the residents of low-income communities with the knowledge, skills and resources that they need to improve the environmental health and sustainability of their own neighborhoods. The ideal candidate would have a diverse programmatic knowledge-base, including sustainable landscaping, brownfields cleanups, arbor-care, youth education, community organizing and adult job training. He or she will need to quickly absorb and assimilate new knowledge and develop programs that further the organization’s mission. Responsibilities: Organizational management, leadership and development; identify and strategically pursue and secure all funding; set organizational priorities and develop plans to accomplish them; work closely with the board of directors; coordinate and manage administrative activities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and substantial related work experience; commitment to the Groundwork Philosophy; demonstrated commitment to creating a diverse environmental movement in urban communities; strong knowledge of environmental issues including urban agriculture, green infrastructure, smart growth, land-use planning, community planning and sustainable landscaping; evidence of a clear commitment to community revitalization, open space creation, sustainable development and the environment; demonstrated success in fundraising with grassroots organizations; knowledge of Providence and Rhode Island communities, nonprofit groups, businesses and government institutions preferred; proficiency in Spanish. Salary: Commensurate with experience; flexible hours; 40-plus hours a week. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to director@groundworkprovidence.org. Only e-mail submissions will be considered. Applications are due by Jan. 16. Groundwork Providence will inform applicants of the desire for an interview by Feb. 1, 2012 (posted 12/19/2011) SAVE THE BAY JOB OPPORTUNITY Position Description: The Narragansett Baykeeper is a permanent, full-time position of Save The Bay. The individual in this role is responsible for leading Save The Bay’s Narragansett Baykeeper program, which is the organization’s on-the-water advocacy and watchdog presence. The Narragansett Baykeeper is a licensed program of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a network of more than 200 similar organizations worldwide. The Baykeeper serves as a knowledgeable and credible expert on water quality, pollution, coastal ecology, and resource management. This individual responds to environmental threats and emergencies, supports Save The Bay’s advocacy efforts, and builds constituencies for the protection, restoration, and science-based management of Narragansett Bay. The Baykeeper reports to the Director of Advocacy and works with a team of advocacy and habitat restoration professionals, including our South County Coastkeeper. Primary Responsibilities:
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Salary and Benefits: The Narragansett Baykeeper is full-time salaried position with flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits package. To Apply: Send your resume to mfogarty@savebay.org or to Maureen Fogarty, Director of Operations, Save The Bay, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905. EOE.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (posted 12/8/2011) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AGRICULTURE, SOCIETY AND FOOD SECURITY The Division of Society and Environment in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the level of assistant professor in the area of Agriculture, Society and Food Security, to begin July 1, 2012. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the social sciences or the humanities, or in environmental or agro-food studies, an excellent research record or evidence of potential, and a strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. S/he will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program on agriculture, society and food security, and the social organization and governance of food systems at or across different scales (local, national, transnational, global). Applicants will submit the following documents on-line: letter of application (including names of the 3 referees who will be submitting letters of support), current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests and experience, and copies of no more than 3 (article or chapter length) samples of relevant written work. Each document should be submitted as a separate pdf file. Filenames should include the applicant’s last and first names. Applications are to be uploaded at http://ecnr.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=200 . Letters of recommendation are to be submitted by the application deadline to FoodAg@berkeley.edu by the referee. Refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. The closing date for applications is January 2, 2012. /
More information about this position may be found at : http://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/department-services/job-listing/. Specific queries may be directed to FoodAg@berkeley.edu. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (posted 12/8/2011) LEAD ORGANIZER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE COALITION Ocean State Action/Ocean State Action Fund is hiring a lead organizer to build grassroots power and capacity throughout Rhode Island and mobilize Rhode Islanders for progressive change. The lead organizer will work with the executive director to develop and execute strategic campaigns on social and economic justice issues. |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES |
(posted 2/9/2012) 2012 WWF SCIENCE INTERNSHIPS The following social science internships are available at World Wildlife Fund in Washington, DC. They are designed typically for graduate students, although some may be appropriate for advanced undergraduates. Projects can be undertaken over the summer (with extensions, as necessary, into the fall semester). Most projects could also be extended over the course of one or two semesters as part of a student’s course work or thesis requirements; advance arrangements would be necessary with faculty advisors. Internships are typically unpaid unless otherwise noted, but facilities, library resources, and computers at WWF headquarters are available. To qualify for an unpaid internship, the student must provide documentation that they are receiving credit from their university, or that the work they will be performing is consistent with a course requirement. In general, our interns need solid data management and writing skills, self-motivation, an ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Specific skills (required or preferred) are listed with each project, along with the primary contact person. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume/CV to the contact individual listed for each project, with “INTERNSHIP” and the relevant internship number listed in the subject line. 1. Protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD) in North America Description: Conservation policy assumes that protected areas are permanent, but reality suggests otherwise. WWF is analyzing patterns, trends, and causes of protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD), and their implications for the sustainability of conservation efforts. We seek an intern to assist with this research by investigating PADDD in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The intern will draw upon existing datasets (e.g., UNEP-WCMC), popular, gray, and peer-reviewed literatures, and personal communication to document and analyze instances of PADDD in North America. To inform conservation policy and practice, results will be shared widely across the conservation community via PADDDtracker.org (a geo-spatial wiki to be launched in spring 2012), and will be published in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Outputs may include maps and graphs of PADDD patterns, trends, causes, and conservation impacts. Requirements:· Current enrollment in a graduate degree program in the social sciences, natural resource management/conservation, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates who will use PADDD research to work toward a Master’s thesis Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills Interest in conservation, particularly in North American protected area systems (US, Canada, Mexico) Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Desired:Spanish language skills Experience with Mendeley, EndNote, or other reference management software Experience with database management Experience with GIS and statistical analyses Stipend: Unpaid Due date for CV and cover letter: March 15, 2012 Contact: Roopa Krithivasan (roopa.krithivasan@wwfus.org) 2. Protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America & the Caribbean Description: Conservation policy assumes that protected areas are permanent, but reality suggests otherwise. WWF is analyzing patterns, trends, and causes of protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD), and their implications for the sustainability of conservation efforts. We seek an intern to assist with this research by investigating PADDD in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.The intern will draw upon existing datasets (e.g., UNEP-WCMC), popular, gray, and peer-reviewed literatures, and personal communication to document and analyze instances of PADDD in Africa, Asia, and Latin America & the Caribbean. To inform conservation policy and practice, results will be shared widely across the conservation community via PADDDtracker.org (a geo-spatial wiki to be launched in spring 2012), and will be published in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Outputs may include maps and graphs of PADDD patterns, trends, causes, and conservation impacts .Requirements:· Current enrollment in a graduate degree program in the social sciences, natural resource management/conservation, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates who will use PADDD research to work toward a Master’s thesis Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills Interest in conservation, particularly in protected area systems Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Desired:Foreign language skills Experience with Mendeley, EndNote, or other reference management software Experience with database management Experience with GIS and statistical analyses Stipend: Unpaid Due date for CV and cover letter: March 15, 2012 Contact: Roopa Krithivasan (roopa.krithivasan@wwfus.org) 3. Local Climate Action Assessment Intern Description: WWF’s Climate Change Program seeks an intern to contribute to the formation and execution of a monitoring and evaluation plan used to measure the effectiveness of the inaugural Earth Hour City Challenge program as a tool to engage the public, motivate local action and increase support for climate change policy. Beginning in spring 2012, WWF is launching the Earth Hour City Challenge which aims to increase awareness and support for action on climate change through providing recognition and tools to local governments, and incentivizing public engagement on climate impacts and preparedness. Research into current local policy, news/media coverage, and advocacy on climate change in program targeted cities will be used to measure the program’s effectiveness. Main duties will include performing research into news archives, communication with local government staff, compiling database of findings, and working with WWF staff on determining data needs and program assessment strategy. Requirements for the position include: Interest in climate change, environmental policy, city policy or other related field; interest and willingness to learn about campaigns and public engagement; excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaboratively and independently; strong interpersonal skills crucial for developing working relationships internally and externally; strong organizational skills; and attention to detail. Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit through his/her university for their work. Expected to work at least 25-30 hours per week. Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2012, applications reviewed as received Contact: To apply send resume and cover letter to kevin.taylor@wwfus.org 4. Moabi Intern The WWF Conservation Science Program seeks a GIS intern to support the implementation and development of Moabi, a collaborative online platform for mapping infrastructure and extractives projects, or drivers of deforestation. Infrastructure has been identified as one of the major drivers of deforestation and conservation threats. The scale and range of infrastructure projects - including dams, roads, transmission lines and pipelines - presents a serious challenge to the long term conservation and sustainable development of many of the regions in which WWF currently works. Understanding of development planning is also key to setting scenarios for REDD. The Macroeconomic Program Office and Conservation Science Program have launched a new website, Moabi RDC, that applies cutting edge technology to change the way in which information about planned infrastructure is gathered and coordinated. Moabi is a new powerful online tool for tracking information spatially. By combining principles of social networking with spatial mapping, Moabi will build a consortium of users to continually update and share spatial information on new projects proposed by various companies, banks, and governments. The result will be a constantly updated map of projects ranging from new roads, hydroelectric dams as well as forest, mining, and agricultural concessions. Relevant information will be provided such as the name of the primary company and investor involved, along with links to websites with more detailed information. (Click to see a video of Moabi) Responsibilities:We are looking for an intern to prepare and populate spatial data onto the mapping application as well as ensure the smooth functioning of the website through administration, updating and liaising with users and other administrators. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Research and obtain data relevant for Moabi 2. Preparing and uploading acquired spatial data 3. Administer and update the site through our Content Management System 4. Moderate forums and communicate with users 5. Liaise with other site administrators to coordinate the timeliness of the site’s quality control process 6. Coordinate and liaise WWF offices, other NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector 7. Write content (blogs, articles, newsletters) that will go on the website or social media sites 8. Aid in researching technical tools 9. Other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications:· Enrollment or degree from a postgraduate program in natural resources management, GIS, environmental science, conservation biology or related field Proficient in ArcGIS 9.x or 10.x Strong communication and writing skills Knowledge of website and forum administration and moderation Familiarity with social networking sites Ability to work independently with minimal supervision A passion for conservation Desirable skills and qualifications: Experience administering or running a website or blog Knowledge of programming or databases Experience or understanding of conservation or development issues in Africa, particularly the Congo Basin Proficiency in French highly desired Stipend: The intern will be paid between $12-18 per hour. Employment period: The internship with be for a fixed period of three months Due date for CV and cover letter: April 15, 2012 Contact: Charles Huang, charles.huang@wwfus.org 5. Climate Change & Constituency Building Intern Description: The WWF climate change team seeks an intern to assist in the development and advocacy of strong US action on climate change. The intern will contribute to the development of policies and strategies aimed at building a sound political case for the adoption of strong and effective US climate policy. The intern will also assist with WWF’s new Earth Hour initiative—Earth Hour City Challenge—around adaptation, emissions reduction, renewable energy and public engagement. Internship responsibilities may include research, writing & analysis on various U.S. cities and their climate change plans, with a specific focus on adaptation, renewable energy and public outreach; crafting communication materials targeting cities and other audiences; and outreach to cities on participating in the new city initiative. Requirements for the position include: Interest in climate change, environmental policy, economics, city policy or other related field; interest and willingness to learn about campaigns and public engagement; excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaboratively and independently; strong interpersonal skills crucial for developing working relationships internally and externally; strong organizational skills; and attention to detail. Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit through his/her university for their work. Expected to work at least 25-30 hours per week. Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2012, applications reviewed as received Contact: To apply send resume and cover letter to lynn.englum@wwfus.org 6. Associated Infrastructure Project Intern Description: Infrastructure has been identified as a major driver of deforestation and biodiversity loss in many important conservation areas. The scale and range of infrastructure projects – including mines, dams, roads, transmission lines and pipelines – presents a serious challenge to the long-term conservation and sustainable development of many of the regions in which WWF currently works. We aim to gain a better understanding of infrastructure developed in association with extractive industries, in order to more fully assess the predictable impacts of proposed extractive development. Over the past year, we have developed a working definition for ‘associated infrastructure’ and begun to compile the literature and cases that illustrate the current state of knowledge on the topic. Continuing research will (1) categorize the types of associated infrastructure that develop near mining sites, (2) evaluate the marginal impact of new infrastructure, and (3) identify and assess factors that influence the likelihood of different types of associated infrastructure. The Associated Infrastructure Intern will continue our current work through enhancing a literature review, development of an analytical framework, and case study analysis. There is also potential for remote sensing and GIS analysis related to the case study sites, as well as some basic statistical analysis of selected variables. Requirements: Graduate degree or working towards a graduate degree in environmental management, geography, environmental engineering, international development or other related field; strong skills in research and synthesis; self-motivated and able to work independently; good problem-solving ability; and, a passion for conservation. Proficiency in remote sensing, satellite imagery analysis and classification, and one or more image processing software packages (i.e. ERDAS, ENVI, etc.); and/or, proficiency in use of ArcGIS 9.x or 10 would be a plus. Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit or a stipend through his/her university for their work Due date for CV and cover letter: April 15, 2012 Contact: Charles Huang, charles.huang@wwfus.org 7. Science-Policy Intern – Integrating ecosystem services into decision-making Description: Intern sought to help consolidate new knowledge and tools at the science-policy interface for ecosystem services; build and synthesize evidence that demonstrates the power of ecosystem service approaches; and, mainstream results by bringing them to the attention of potential users and decision makers. Specific areas of focus may include:· mainstreaming ecosystem services into policy and decision-making· institutional and policy analysis· scenario development· connecting ecosystem services to human wellbeing The successful applicant will have an interdisciplinary background in environmental policy, geography, political economy, and/or ecology. Position requires excellent research and writing skills, with a preference for demonstrated expertise in policy analysis or methods for analyzing case studies. Must be able to work efficiently and independently. Experience with ecosystem services and GIS would be a plus. Stipend: Negotiable Due date for CV and cover letter: March 15, 2012 Contact: Amy Rosenthal, amy.rosenthal@wwfus.org 8. Conservation Science Network internship Description: Sound science underpins effective conservation. WWF has a wealth of scientific expertise across its offices around the world, ranging from anthropologists to zoologists and encompassing the biological, physical, and social sciences. For these scientists to contribute most to achieving WWF’s mission, they need to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with each other. A range of services to enable these interactions and facilitate access to the latest scientific information is being provided by the new WWF Conservation Science Network, initially built by WWF-US’ Conservation Science Program. We are looking for a motivated intern to help us continue to develop the CSN, with an emphasis on maintaining and growing online resources. Internship responsibilities may include website administration (including adding/editing pages and structuring information across the portal); moderating discussions/forums; synthesizing weekly literature digests and relevant science news items; interviewing scientists across the global WWF network to produce profiles or collect items of interest; identifying and inviting WWF scientists to participate in network activities; and generally playing a central role in the Science Network team. A successful candidate with have strong research, writing, and communication skills; experience using literature databases; knowledge of social networking; HTML and database experience; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of a programming language; background in the biological, physical, or social sciences; background in conservation, and international experience preferred. This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists in WWF-US and around the world; learn about WWF and its projects; get exposure to a wide range of conservation science topics; and play a key role in building a new science community. Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit or a stipend through his/her university for their work. Hours: Expected to work at least 15-20 hours per week. Due date: This internship will remain posted until filled. Contact: To apply send resume, cover letter and writing sample to robin.abell@wwfus.org. 9. Fuller Science for Nature internship Description: For over 40 years WWF has committed to delivering science-based conservation results while incorporating the latest research and innovations into our work. The Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund advances the science of conservation with three programs: Fuller Fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral research support of early-career scientists working on issues of exceptional importance and relevance to conservation; the annual Science for Nature Symposium, which convenes world leaders in science, policy, and conservation for presentations and discussions around an emerging scientific issue in conservation; and a bi-monthly series of Science for Nature Seminars that brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, DC to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. The Fuller Science for Nature intern will assist the Fuller program manager with tasks related to all three components, with a primary focus on the 2012 Fuller symposium. Internship responsibilities may include researching and communicating with symposium and seminar speakers and with fellows; developing website content and other communications materials; assisting in symposium marketing and outreach; helping with symposium logistics; and assisting with workshop planning. The intern will be based in WWF’s Conservation Science Program and will work with program, communications, creative services, development, and web team staff as needed. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented and have strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with websites is helpful. Background in the biological, physical, or social sciences; background in conservation, and international experience preferred. This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with experts in WWF-US and around the world; to learn about WWF and its projects; and to get exposure to conservation science topics. Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit or a stipend through his/her university for their work.Hours: Expected to work at least 15 -20 hours per week.Due date: This internship will remain posted until filled.Contact: To apply send resume, cover letter and writing sample to robin.abell@wwfus.org. 10. Water and climate change adaptation intern Description: WWF’s Conservation Science Program (CSP) and Climate Adaptation Program seek an intern to assist with the ongoing development of Flowing Forward, a flexible and innovative scenario-based methodology for climate risk assessments. Initially developed in 2010, Flowing Forward is now being updated through collaborative piloting with WWF field offices around the world. There is significant interest in applying the methodology in many landscapes and project sites to help conservation practitioners and their partners better understand how these places are vulnerable to the combined impacts of climate and other development-related changes. Intern will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution towards developing the final approach; and may also assist with the development of a related diagnostic tool for assessing how water management institutions are responding to climate change-related challenges. Potential responsibilities:· Assist with development of a methodology for climate risk assessment· Carry out literature review and help refine indicators of ecosystem resilience· Carry out literature review and help refine indicators of adaptive capacity (for policies and institutions, water infrastructure, communities, etc.)· Set up database for tracking these indicators· Establish a monthly communications strategy to update the growing network of Flowing Forward practitioners· Assist with development of diagnostic tool for water management institutions The successful applicant will have an interdisciplinary background with at minimum a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, geography, water resources management, ecology and/or related field. Position requires excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Must be able to work efficiently and independently. Stipend: Unpaid for university credit Due date for CV and cover letter: March 1, 2012 Contact: Sarah Freeman, sarah.freeman@wwfus.org 11. Linking Human Welfare and Conservation in Coastal East Africa Description: Intern(s) sought to collate and map spatial ecological and socio-economic data and investigate relationships across such data. The initial work will entail creating a database of socio-economic and health data using the available Living Standards and Measurements Survey (LSMS) from the World Bank and the Demographic and Health Surveys administered by USAID. The work will include downloading data, cleaning data and combining data with biophysical datasets housed at WWF. The landscapes of particular interest for this project are Northern Mozambique and the Greater Ruvuma Landscape (Tanzania and Mozambique).The intern will then utilize this database to test and investigate relationships across the data in conjunction with scientists focused on understanding the impacts of WWFs work in these landscapes.There is the potential that the intern can use an ArcGIS-based modeling tool (InVEST) to understand the relative values of ecosystem services on this landscape and input directly into a monitoring and evaluation plan for this landscape. Other possible work includes carrying out impact evaluation studies (depending on facility with R statistical package).This is a great opportunity for a student with GIS skills and interest in learning the latest scientific and field-based approaches for linking our understanding of conservation and human welfare in a part of the world where these relationships are critical for the future of both people and nature. Stipend: Possible, or unpaid for university credit Due date for CV and cover letter: March 1, 2012 Contact: Please send cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references to: Brendan Fisher, brendan.fisher@wwfus.org 12. CSP Communications Intern WWF’s Science Program seeks a communications intern to create compelling web content about the science behind our organization’s conservation work. WWF bases its policy decision on cutting edge science that has the potential to change the way we address conservation. See the current Conservation Science website: www.worldwildlife.org/science/projects/item5465.html. The successful communications intern candidate should have a background in communications and an interest in science and the environment. Strong writing skills are required, and knowledge and experience in writing for the web preferred. Possible Projects:· Work with Program Communications team to develop stories about CSP field research and how it helps provides the scientific basis for WWF’s conservation programs. Web stories will highlight how CSP science supports WWF’s work in priority places and on priority species. · Create profiles of selected CSP experts for WWF website· Create a promotional profile flyer of CSP successes in 2011/12 and/or over time· Work with WWF Program Communications staff to develop and implement a communications strategy for the 2012 Fuller Symposium Stipend: Unpaid, for university credits Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2012 Contact: Please send cover letter, CV, to: Chris Conner, Christopher.Conner@wwfus.org 13. Reef conservation and governance database intern Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an integral component of local, national, and international strategies for biodiversity conservation, but their contribution to sustainable development remains contested. To inform this debate, WWF’s Conservation Science Program is exploring the linkages between marine resource governance and human well-being. As part of this work, WWF is building a database to provide accurate and accessible information to conservation practitioners and policy-makers. We are seeking a motivated intern to assist in designing appropriate management systems for data on the governance of marine resources, and the well-being of communities who depend on those resources. S/he will be responsible for developing a database in Access 2007 to store data on marine resource governance, with easy-to-use entry and quality control functions. A postgraduate degree or candidate is required, preferably in computer science, IT or related field. Demonstrated experience in Access database design is essential as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Familiarity with conservation and /or social science is also desirable. Stipend: Unpaid for university credit Contact: Louise Glew, louise.glew@wwfus.org 14. Linking Birding to Birds Description:Intern(s) sought to collate and map spatial ecological and socio-economic data on bird diversity and birding activity to investigate relationships across these data. The initial work will entail creating a database of biophysical and socio-economic variables available through Cornell Ornithology Lab, USGS, US Census data, and other sources. The work will include downloading data, cleaning data and combining data to be analyzed using statistical software. The landscape of particular interest for this project is the conterminous United States. The intern will then utilize this database to test and investigate relationships across the data in conjunction with scientists focused on understanding the impact of biodiversity on recreational activities. This is a great opportunity for a student with GIS skills and interest in learning about how biodiversity underpins ecosystem services. Stipend: Possible, or unpaid for university credit Due date for CV and cover letter: March 1,2012 Contact: Please send cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references to: Derric Pennington, penn0107@umn.edu
(posted 2/2/12) WILDLANDS STUDIES PROGRAM The Wildlands Studies Program, California State University, Monterey Bay offers a series of environmental and cultural ecology field studies that we invite you to join. This year you can choose among eighteen wildlife, wildland and cultural ecology field studies searching for solutions to environmental and cultural challenges. Each program grants 4-12 upperdivision units credit. Please note that all programs are open and accepting applications now. Field studies take place in wildland locations throughout the Montana Rockies, California, Alaska, Minnesota, Belize, Peru, Chile, India, Thailand, Ecuador, South Africa, Zambia, Australia, China, Costa Rica and New Zealand. --------------------------------------------------- COASTAL ECOLOGY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Prof. Heather Leslie is seeking a volunteer research assistant with a passion for marine ecology and conservation science, to start immediately. The successful applicant will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Primary activities will include assisting with coastal ecology field work and processing of laboratory samples. This position is ideal for someone interested in professional opportunities in ecology and environmental science. For more information and to apply, please email Marcy_Cockrell@brown.edu. To learn more about the Leslie Lab’s work, please see http://blogs.brown.edu/leslie-lab/ -----------------------------------------------------
TEACH FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE WITH GENERATION CITIZEN Join Generation Citizen's passionate team of Brown teacher-mentors; teach biweekly, one-hour classes in Providence high schools and middle schools. GC's mission is to expand democratic participation among underrepresented youth through student empowerment. Mentors encourage students to think critically about social issues affecting their community and collectively develop a grassroots project to address an issue that matters to them. Info sessions: Sun, 1/29 & Mon, 1/30, 8pm in Wilson 102! Apply now at http://www.generationcitizen.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 01/17/2012) MAINE CONSERVATION CORP OPPORTUNITIES The Maine Conservation Corps Environmental Educator Program provides opportunities for members to gain experience in environmental education, volunteer leadership and community service projects. For over 25 years, the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) has helped environmental organizations throughout Maine support and accomplish their conservation goals. The mission of the MCC is to: accomplish natural resource related projects, with long term public benefit, in partnership with public and private non-profit organizations; provide job training, education and service opportunities; provide conservation education; and promote and manage volunteer opportunities related to natural resources. Our Environmental Education Program places individual AmeriCorps members at Host Sites that share our conservation mission. Environmental Educators can recruit, train and lead volunteers, teach school children and adults about environmental issues, work with watershed organizations to monitor water quality conditions, and research, educate and promote green initiatives such as energy conservation. Environmental Educators earn a living allowance while gaining environmental experience, receive free health insurance, receive assistance with child care costs, can earn an Education Award to use toward student loans or for future college tuition, receive ongoing training and experience networking opportunities. For detailed descriptions of all open positions and to download an application go to: http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/mcc/EEO_000.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOOD SOVEREIGNTY DELEGATION TO BOLIVIA The trip will explore the complex issue of rural development in Bolivia's highland regions, focusing on two products central to Bolivian food security for centuries: llamas and quinoa. Participants will meet with communities and local organizations working in the breathtaking Altiplano region, including a home stay on Lake Titicaca, accompanied by a Food First policy analyst. All participants will receive a certificate of completion from Food First. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis (early registration is encouraged). See attached announcement. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LAUNCHES NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT) PROGRAM There will be an open house offering exclusive behind the scenes opportunities for attendees:When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 |12:00 pm – 4:00 pm What: To address a critical shortage of qualified science teachers in New York State, particularly in high-needs schools, and help address the national crisis in student achievement in science, AMNH is launching a new Master of Arts in Teaching Program, the first free-standing program of its kind. With funding from the New York State Education Department and the National Science Foundation, the opportunity offers candidates a full-time, paid Master’s degree program with science and pedagogy coursework and real-world teaching experience. Additional program information can be found at http://www.amnh.org/education/mat/ The AMNH MAT Program seeks a student body with diverse life and career experiences, such as recent college graduates, veterans, former participants in volunteer corps, and career changers. It is open to college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science or related discipline or any bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 credits in Earth Science plus 6 additional credits in physics, chemistry, environmental science, or biology. Visitors will meet faculty and staff, have questions answered, and go on exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum campus. Where: Check-in at West 77th Street entrance between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West Graduate Program (posted 12/8/2011) BARD CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The Bard Center for Environmental Policy is looking for motivated students who are ready to embark on an exciting educational journey! We would be very grateful if you could forward this email to students or recent graduates who might enjoy finding out about our pioneering master's degree programs in environmental and climate policy. Our students come from a variety of academic disciplines, and yet they all bring to Bard a passion about their future role as environmental leaders. Interdisciplinary course work, faculty-student mentorships, and professional internship experiences provide the platform students need to succeed academically and professionally. See where our alumni/ae are working now. Bard CEP offers competitive merit fellowships, project assistantships, and campus employment opportunities to qualified candidates. Bard College, located on the Hudson River 90 miles north of New York City, is a private, coeducational liberal arts college with undergraduate programs enriched by research institutes and graduate programs. Founded in 1860, the College draws its approximately 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from all regions of the United States and abroad. The Bard Center for Environmental Policy was created in 1999 to promote education, research, and public service on critical issues pertaining to the natural and built environments. Earning either an M.S. in environmental policy or an M.S. in climate science and policy, Bard CEP graduates pursue high-level careers in research and policy. The value of Bard CEP’s approach has been recognized through established partnerships with Pace Law School, the Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Peace Corps. For more info, please call, email, and visit our website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study Abroad (posted 12/8/2011) ZONA TRAVEL ECUADOR ZTE is a company uniting a team of experienced professionals who dedicate their work to the development of academic and touristy programs for universities as well as colleges and their students:
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(posted 2/2/12) R.I. WILD PLANT SOCIETY OFFERS GRANT By ecoRI News staff
(posted 01/17/2012) CHAFEE CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR 2012 Applications are due at the Environment Council of Rhode Island office by February 16, 2012. Download an application (pdf file) for more details - http://www.environmentcouncilri.org/pdf/2012ChafeeApp.pdf Scholarship (posted 12/19/2011) SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE RI FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS
To apply visit - http://rigardenclubs.org/index.php?p=1_15_Scholarship-Application For submissions, please use Microsoft Word (.doc) format and include "[2012 Spring Submission]" in the subject field of your email. For further details, please visit us at: www.helvidius.org |
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(posted 01/17/2012) GRADUATION FELLOWSHIPS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE PAID SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS Breakthrough Generation is the young leaders initiative of the Breakthrough Institute, a paradigm-shifting think tank committed to rejuvenating progressive thought for the 21st century. Breakthrough is best known for its climate and energy policy work, but fellows next summer will have the opportunity to work on either energy, conservation, or economic policy. Each summer, Breakthrough offers highly competitive fellowships to top young analysts, writers, and thought leaders from around the world. Fellows work closely with Breakthrough Institute staff, including Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, Breakthrough's founders and two of Time Magazine's 2008 Heroes of the Environment. Fellows spend ten weeks at Breakthrough's office in Oakland, CA, deeply engaged in high-level research, writing, and analysis around three program areas: energy and climate policy; conservation and the environment; and economic policy. Climate change and energy policy is the most well-established work area of the Breakthrough Institute; conservation and economic policy are recent additions that BTG 2012 fellows will have the unique opportunity to help build. Research projects in our economics program will further develop previous work published by Breakthrough, including the reports "Where Good Technologies Come From" and "Manufacturing Growth." Conservation is our newest policy area and builds from a series of articles in the second issue of the Breakthrough Journal (coming soon). To learn more visit - http://thebreakthrough.org/youth.shtml ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C2C FELLOWS: SOUTHEAST WORKSHOP Upon graduation from the workshops, students join the C2C Fellows Network. The network, based at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, provides C2C Fellows with an ongoing community: updates, web-based events, career counseling, a social network of like-minded leaders, and ongoing “second-stage” educational opportunities. C2C Fellows are also eligible to apply to become C2C Scholars—funded graduate school students in our M.S. in climate science and policy, in Bard’s M.B.A. in Sustainability; or the dual degree program M.S./M.B.A. Learn more at http://www.bard.edu/cep/c2c/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR 2012 Do you want to explore how science and scientists can contribute to environmental solutions both inside and outside of academia? Are you eager to communicate your research more broadly and have it make a difference? If so, Voss Environmental Fellows may be a great fit for you. Voss Environmental Fellows work collaboratively with a faculty mentor to develop environmental research projects with a clear link to a policy or management issue.Juniors from all concentrations are encouraged to apply. The competitive fellowship includes a $3500 stipend for summer 2012; research funds; and the opportunity to participate in thecapstone course on environmental scholarship and communication, ENVS 1965, in Spring 2013. Apply now! Applications are due February 8, and are available at http://blogs.brown.edu/bef/. Contact Heather_Leslie@brown.edu for details. (posted 12/13/2011) 2012 NOAA COASTAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP NOAA Coastal Services Center announces the 2012 Coastal Management Fellowship, a two-year opportunity for postgraduate students from a broad range of environmental programs. Any student completing a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree in natural resource management or environmental-related studies is eligible to apply. The application deadline is January 27. For more information – SEE FLYER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 12/8/2011) AAAS MASS MEDIA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FELLOWSHIP The 2012 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship application is now available online. Learn more and download an application at: http://www.aaas.org/programs/education/MassMedia/. The fellowship places senior undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate science and engineering students at media sites nationwide to work as science reporters for 10 weeks. Past sites have included the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and NPR. The experience exposes reporters and editors to the expertise of student scientists, while also training the participating fellows in the nuances of journalism, ultimately improving the quality of scientific information disseminated by mass media outlets. AAAS is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world. Founded in 1848, AAAS serves some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. AAAS also publishes the journal Science, which has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal in the world, with an estimated total readership of 1 million. Deadline is January 15, 2012. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 11/128/2011) SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program is to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field. Awards have been made to students pursuing environmental policy, economics, land and water conservation, public health, journalism, architecture, environmental justice, business and law as well as the more traditional sciences of biology, chemistry and engineering (click here for examples of what Fellows have done). Fellowship applicants are evaluated based on their commitment to environmental problem-solving and their potential for creating positive environmental impact. The Fellowship provides a one-year $15,000 cash award for graduate study as well as networking and leadership support to awardees. The application deadline is January 15, 2012; click here and here to apply or for more info. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (posted 11/28/2011) ECHOING GREEN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The Echoing Green Fellowship Program invests in outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs to help them launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions to society’s most difficult problems. Each year, Echoing Green awards 12 to 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs worldwide who are creating innovative social change organizations. Fellowships are provided to individuals (at least 18 years of age) or partnerships (organizations led by two people) with creative solutions to significant social problems; strategies to create high-impact, sustainable change in people’s lives; and the ability to grow and lead a new organization. Fellows receive seed funding ($60,000 for individuals and $90,000 for partnerships) and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable social change organizations. The application deadline is January 9, 2012. |
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(posted 01/17/2012)
We welcome your submission to our blind peer reviewed, international, quarterly journal, “Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment ” (ISSN 0972-0626), which has been published regularly for the past15 years. The journal has an impact factor of 0.292 and is indexed and abstracted in: Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®), SCOPUS, Chemical Abstractsand Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition. Submissions are sent to two experts for review and if both the experts approve, then we accept the paper for publication. We are continually improving the journal, with the goal of having one of the ten best international scientific journals in the world. Therefore, we are presently in search of a good team of editors, associate editors, co-editors, regional editors, subject editors and conference editors throughout the world. Our interdisciplinary journal publishes only the most cutting-edge research, with the goal of connecting scientists to develop various research projects in consultation with a variety of industry partners for the benefit of mankind. To learn more visit - http://www.chemenviron.net/ We would like to invite you to attend the 6th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment ICCE 2013 inAntwerp, BelgiumfromJuly 06to July 08, 2013 in association with the University of Antwerp, Belgium. Details about the conference, including a registration form, are available at our website, http://www.chemenviron.net. We welcome your participation at the conference and invite you to register and send a paper/abstract at your earliest convenience. Questions may be addressed via email to chemjyot@chemenviron.org |