Monday, December 15th, 2008
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CES News
- Holiday Party this Thursday!
Off Campus
- Duke Student Visitation Day
Internships & Opportunities
- SEE-U
- SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
- Compton Foundation Fellowship
- The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2009
- Teton Science Schools Graduate Program
- The Earth Institute at Columbia University
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The Center for Environmental Studies Holiday Party
The CES Graduate Students invite you to celebrate the holidays with food, libations, and music this Thursday, December 18th from 4:30 to 7:30 at the Urban Environmental Lab.
See you next year!
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Students Visitation Day
Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University
Friday, 9th January 2009 in Durham, NC
The Nicholas School is considered one of the top environmental schools in the nation and we would like to invite prospective students from all over to join us to learn more about our Master of Environmental Management (MEM) and Master of Forestry (MF) professional degree programs. Prospective students will meet with the Nicholas School Dean, faculty, staff and current students, as well as get their questions answered on what it's like to attend the School and what our program has to offer.
It's a great time for prospective students to visit our campus and get an idea of what it would be like to be a student here. To learn about our programs, visit the following website http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/.
Registration is free but space is limited. To RSVP and view an agenda, go to: http://nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/visit.jan.09.html
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SEE-U
The SEE-U program is designed to expose students to ecological fieldwork in unique and interesting natural settings. The "real-world" laboratories of tropical, temperate and endangered ecosystems allow for a first hand knowledge and understanding that could be elusive in the more "traditional classroom." The SEE-U faculty engages students to think about the broader implications of the experience to issues of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. SEE-U is open to all students from across the nation.
You can apply online at http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=0000564742-75826860.
In addition to projects done on a team basis, students also work on individual projects. For more explanation of the curriculum, you can go to:
http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=0000564739-75826860
For more information on our program in Brazil, please visit the website of Dr. Tim Kittel, who is the faculty for the Brazil SEE-U program at:
http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=0000564737-75826860
For additional information on our program in the Dominican Republic, please visit the website of Mariana Vale (SEE-U Dominican Republic faculty) at:
http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=0000564743-75826860
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SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Adirondack Ecological Center and Huntington Wildlife Forest (http://www.esf.edu/aec/)
We are seeking one Research Assistant/Field Crew Leader and two Field Technicians for a research project located in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. The project involves sampling of multiple forest taxa (including snails, salamanders and songbirds) across gradients of calcium availability and acid deposition to understand the importance of calcium-rich substrates for sustaining biodiversity in northern hardwood forests. More information on the project can be found here: http://www.uvm.edu/envnr/nsrc/projectpages/ongoing.php?id=100
(1) Research Assistant/Field Crew Leader:
This is a full-time salaried position lasting approximately six months (i.e., April - October 2009, term dates are flexible). Minimum requirements include a B.S. in biology, botany, ecology, wildlife or a related discipline, some field and/or lab research experience, a valid driver's license, good communication skills, good physical condition, and the ability to work without supervision in both field and lab settings. Experience with supervising field crews, conducting field projects, and data entry and management is a big plus. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary ($2,000-$2,500/mo depending on qualifications), benefits, lodging and meals at the Adirondack Ecological Center in Newcomb, NY.
(2) Field Technicians:
These are full-time hourly positions lasting approximately 12 weeks (i.e., June - September 2009). We are specifically looking to hire advanced undergraduates interested in gaining hands-on research experience. Minimum requirements include coursework in the natural sciences, a valid driver's license, good physical condition, willingness to learn and follow instructions, and the ability to work without direct supervision in both field and lab settings. Compensation is $9-12/hr depending on qualifications, including benefits, lodging and meals.
To apply, please send a resume and a brief cover letter that includes (1) position applied for, (2) qualifications for that position, and (3) contact information for 3 references, to Dr. Colin Beier at cbeier@esf.edu. Please include the text "AEC 2009" in the subject line when emailing the application. Any questions are also welcome by email. Application materials will be accepted until February 1; hiring decisions will be made by March 1.
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Fellowship
The Compton Foundation/Population Reference Bureau International Fellowship in Population, Environment, and Human Security is available to highly motivated Master's and Ph.D. students for capstone/internship work and dissertation research on topics that examine the interactions linking family planning/reproductive health/population dynamics with environmental and/or human security issues.
Application deadline: January 23, 2009
For further information/application instructions:
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The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2009
Paid Summer Ecology Internships for Undergraduates
The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University has a select number of paid research opportunities for undergraduate students in our Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. The CSUR program will run from May 25th through August 15th, 2009.
- Students will work out of our field station, which is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, which are in close proximity to forest, field and aquatic ecosystems.
- Some student projects will include collaborations with scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society and the New York Botanical Garden.
- This year we will offer approximately ten awards to qualified undergraduates interested in conducting independent research.
- Stipends of $4,800 plus a travel reimbursement will be awarded to successful applicants, and rent at the field station is free.
- Limited funds are available to support research and local travel.
Successful candidates will be matched with scientists with similar research interests. Core program activities include the design and execution of independent, closely mentored research projects, and participation in mini-courses and weekly seminars. Through these activities, students will learn the fundamentals of experimental design, use of the scientific literature, data collection and analysis, and oral presentation.
For details on the program and a list of research areas available this summer for students, see: www.fordham.edu/REUatCalder
You can also contact us by email at: REUatCalder@fordham.edu,
or by phone: 914-273-3078, ext. 10.
Applications are due February 15, 2009
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Teton Science Schools Graduate Program
Live, learn and teach in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The graduate program takes place at Teton Science Schools’ Kelly Campus located within Grand Teton National Park. It is a comprehensive program for anyone interested in an interdisciplinary hands-on graduate experience. The major components of the program include personalized learning, mentored teaching, place-based education, graduate credits, and university partners (Utah State, U of Wyoming, U of Idaho, Montana State U Billings and Prescott College, and credits are recognized by many other universities around the country).
Additional information is available at www.tetonscience.org
Contact: Tracy Logan, Administrative Director, 307.734.5659, tracy.logan@tetonscience.org
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The Earth Institute at Columbia University
The Earth Institute fosters a wide range of innovative undergraduate, master’s and doctoral educational programs that are housed across multiple schools and departments at Columbia University. Currently, there are over 28 academic programs in environmental studies and sustainable development associated with the Earth Institute. We are committed to training a new generation of professionals and academics in the field of sustainable development, giving them the intellectual and practical foundations to address many of the world’s challenges such as climate change, global water, natural disasters and other critical issues.
Programs:
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Sustainable Development
Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy
Master of Arts Program in Climate and Society
New Undergraduate Special Concentration in Sustainable Development
Global Classroom Project
Outside the Classroom (internships, assistantships, travel grants)
For more information, please visit www.earth.columbia.edu
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