Now accepting applicants! Ecology education webinar April 27 and May 4 Scaling science to the continent "The role of species-environmental matching models in conservation."
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to offer the first of two professional development opportunities for undergraduate faculty in preparation for the future availability of NEON data. Two two-part webinars will be offered introduce participants to both the research context of continental scale ecological data and its potential for use as a teaching tool. Join us for the first webinar, led by Dr. Tom Stohlgren, to learn how you can actively engage your students with real data by modeling species distributions. This webinar series is part of a partnership between ESA, the Science and Engineering Alliance (SEA), and NEON Inc. with support from the National Science Foundation. About the webinar Join Dr. Tom Stohlgren, Ph.D., a research ecologist with the Fort Collins Science Center of the US Geological Survey and Colorado State University faculty member, for this two-session webinar focused on engaging students in modeling species distributions. Species-environmental matching (niche) models integrate field data, remote sensing, and mathematics to make science exciting and accessible to a wide range of audiences. The models are easy to run and provide a great teaching tool in conservation biology. As data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) become available over the next five years, students will have access to real-time ecological and environmental data from across the U.S. This webinar will provide both a foundation for teaching students about species distributions and niche requirements as well as an introduction to using a modeling tool. A full description is available on the project website<http://www.esa.org/education_diversity/neon/workshop/node/72>. Webinar dates and times Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1 - 2:00 pm Eastern. An overview of the topic will be presented. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 1 - 2:30 pm Eastern. Learn and discuss how species-environmental matching models can be used in your classroom. To participate all you will need is your computer, a reliable internet connection, and a phone line. We'll provide the rest! Attendance at both sessions is necessary for participation in this event. How to register Registration is free and offered on a first come, first serve basis starting today. Registration will be limited to 25 people and we expect the space to fill quickly! To register, complete this online registration form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SpringWebinar>. For more information, please contact: Nicole Beetle Education Intern Ecological Society of America educationint...@esa.org<mailto:educationint...@esa.org> 202-833-8773 x 239
