[ECOLOG-L] Multidimensional scaling

2010-03-08 Thread Hilit Finkler
Dear list users, I just got back a review of my manuscript and i wanted your advice regarding one of the issues raised by the reviewer. In my study i had to pick four high SES (socioeconomic status) neighbourhoods and four low SES neighbourhoods of the 60 or so neighbourhoods in the city. To show

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Multidimensional scaling

2010-03-08 Thread Adolf Ceska
Picking up dimensions is like reading the fortune from the leaves left on the bottom of your tea pot. Pick what you think are two most important underlying ecological factors (e.g., moisture vs. nutrient status) and label your axes accordingly. I am sure the reviewer will be satisfied. Adolf

[ECOLOG-L] TWS Releases New Press Release on Border Security and Wildlife

2010-03-08 Thread Jenna Jadin
For immediate release: March 8, 2010 TWS Contact: Jenna Jadin (301) 897-9770 x 309; je...@wildlife.org TWS Publishes New Position Statement Impacts of Border Fences on Wildlife Statement recommends support of and research into alternatives to impenetrable barriers. The Wildlife

[ECOLOG-L] Poster Abstract Deadline: Great Basin/Mojave Desert Climate Change Workshop

2010-03-08 Thread Sean Finn
CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS: http://www.wr.usgs.gov/workshops/poster.html Great Basin / Mojave Desert Climate Change Workshop The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Park Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency, in collaboration with several other

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: International Conservation Program Officer, American Bird Conservancy

2010-03-08 Thread George Wallace
Please circulate. Position Summary: Title: International Conservation Program Officer Supervisor: International Program Director Location: Greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area Application Deadline: March 31, 2010 Introduction: American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is looking for a

[ECOLOG-L] Open letter abut IPCC process

2010-03-08 Thread Nadine Lymn
Dear Colleagues: We have written an open letter (below) about the IPCC process, media attention, errors, and suggestions for improvement, which we are circulating to both IPCC authors and other scientists in the US. If you would like to be a co-signer of the letter, please send your name and

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2010-03-08 Thread Bomar, Charles
University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking a candidate for a 0.5 time Academic Staff position in Environmental Science effective August 2010. The Department of Biology at UW-Stout invites applications for a renewable term academic staff position beginning Fall 2010. Hiring will be at the

[ECOLOG-L] EcoTone: Scientists and filmmakers are making Waves together

2010-03-08 Thread Katie Kline
Even though most of my face was covered by neoprene, acrylic glass and rubber, I could still feel the whiskers of the harbor seal rub against my skin as he repeatedly kissed my face. Believe it or not, the harbor seal wasn't the only marine organism that was showing me the love during a morning

[ECOLOG-L] Registration now open! Ecology education webinar April 27 May 4

2010-03-08 Thread Nicole Beetle
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

[ECOLOG-L] summer RA job: Arctic grayling

2010-03-08 Thread David Inouye
Summer Research Assistant: Arctic Grayling: Position Summary: The Ecosystems Center at Marine Biological Laboratories in Woods Hole, Massachusetts is seeking applicants for a summer research position based in Alaska. Research will focus on Arctic grayling migration timing, growth, and

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Salt Marsh Carbon and Water Fluxes

2010-03-08 Thread David Inouye
Postdoctoral Scientist, Salt Marsh Carbon and Water Fluxes Position Summary: A postdoctoral position examining carbon and water fluxes in New England salt marsh is available at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. Additional Information: The MBL has a long-term ecological research

[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER COURSES AT HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

2010-03-08 Thread Anya Hinkle
2010 SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION The Highlands Biological Station, an inter-institutional research center of the University of North Carolina is offering its 2010 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit toward your academic program.

[ECOLOG-L] Research technician - Everglades Fish Ecology

2010-03-08 Thread Jennifer Rehage
We seek a FULL-TIME TECHNICIAN to join our Everglades fish ecology lab. Research in our lab examines the interaction and effects of hydrologic disturbance and invasive species on Everglades fishes communities. Duties Fish sampling via trapping, electrofishing, and passive fish tagging in

[ECOLOG-L] 2010 PAID INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HORTICULTURE AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION, HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA

2010-03-08 Thread Anya Hinkle
2010 INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HORTICULTURE AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION, HIGHLANDS NORTH CAROLINA Three paid internships are available with applications due by April 4. Visit www.wcu.edu/hbs for application instructions. Positions are described below: SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT