Please contact Debbie Pease ([email protected]) with questions.
Cheers,
Erin
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Subject: 2011 Global Fellows/Marine Mammal Announcement
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:08:03 -0500
From: Debbie Pease <[email protected]>
To: Erin LaBrecque <[email protected]>
Good Afternoon Everyone,
I am the administrator for the Duke Center for Marine Conservation at
the Duke University Marine Lab. Our purpose is to offer educational,
research and collaborative opportunities for persons or organizations in
the field of marine conservation.
Each year, the Duke University Marine Laboratory/Duke Center for Marine
Conservation offers an exciting opportunity for international students.
Duke's Integrated Marine Conservation Program teaches the principles
necessary to the conservation and preservation of the coastal and
oceanic environment. The focus is on interdisciplinary problem
solving---using natural and social science theory to resolve real world
environmental problems. This program is a tremendous opportunity for
students at any level to think about conservation biology and policy in
an environment full of students and faculty grappling with the same
issues. The core class - BIO 109/ENV209 Conservation Biology and Policy
- involves field trips, discussion groups, role play, lecture and a
final project that focuses on the integration of science and policy.
Students will leave the class with an appreciation of the policy
process, as well as knowledge in the fundamentals of marine conservation.
Our Marine Mammals course Biology 126L this summer will be taught by Dr.
David Johnston.
The Course includes....the biology of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians,
and sea otters. Topics covered include the diversity, evolution,
ecology, and behavior of marine mammals and their interactions with
humans. Detailed consideration given to the adaptations that allow these
mammals to live in the sea. Evaluation of the scientific, ethical, and
aesthetic factors influencing societal attitudes toward these animals
and of their conservation management in light of domestic legislation
and international treaties.
In anticipation of a positive response, I thank you.
Sincerely,
Debbie
My Contact Information is as follows:
Debbie Pease, Executive Assistant
Duke Center for Marine Conservation
Duke University Marine Lab
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone: 252-504-7636
Fax: 252-504-7638
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
**GLOBAL FELLOWSHIPS IN MARINE CONSERVATION **
(Summer Term II)
/*Deadline: *//*31 March 2011*/
For additional information regarding the Global Fellowships in Marine
Conservation applicants are encouraged to contact
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Fellowships for international students will fully cover travel expenses,
room and board, and tuition for two courses, your required course
BIOLOGY 109/ENVIRON 109/ENVIRON 209 Conservation Biology and Policy and
an elective course of your choice to subject to availability. The
courses begin on July 11 and ends on August 12, 2011.
/*Eligibility*/
The Global Fellowships are available to any international applicant with
a good working knowledge of English who has an interest and
qualifications in marine conservation biology. The course requires some
background in marine science and political science. Usually Global
Fellows have a BA or BS degree in hand.
/*Application */
There is no separate fellowship application form. Intent to apply for a
fellowship should be made known on the summer course *enrollment form*
<http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/enrollment_forms/index.html>.
/*Required Credentials*/
In addition to the enrollment form, each Global Fellowship applicant is
required to submit the following credentials:
1. A brief essay - please limit this to one page - describing the
applicant's education, research, and work experience background
please note a Curriculum Vitae does not take the place of this essay;
2. A brief statement of purpose - please limit this to one page -
i.e., describing the applicant's reason for taking the course, how
the applicant will be able to apply the training in his/her home
country, the applicant's future goals;
3. A letter of recommendation from academic faculty or employer
addressed to Dr. Larry Crowder. We do not offer guidelines about
the information to be included in your reference letter. These
letters typically include how the referee knows you, his/her
opinions of your work together in the past, and thoughts about
whether he/she feels you'd be well suited to this program.
4. A Complete Curriculum Vitae
5. A copy of your transcript is preferred. It may be an unofficial
version. The transcript can be emailed to [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> or faxed to (252) 504-7638 or scanned
and emailed to the attention of Debbie Pease. A non-certified
translation of the transcript is fine. If sending a transcript is
impossible, then please send a copy of your degree. If a
traditional transcript is available, documentation certifying your
courses, grades and official notes taken in each course during
university studies in addition to a copy of your diploma will be
required.
*All credentials* are to be *posted* to: The Duke University Marine Lab,
Attention: Debbie Pease, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort NC 28516, USA;
or *faxed* to 252-504-7638 to the attention of Debbie Pease; or
*scanned* and sent in MS Word or pdf format as an email attachment to
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. No other format will be
accepted.
/*Due Date*/
Global Fellowship applications and credentials must be received no later
than 1 *April 2011* by Ms. Debbie Pease ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>). All applicants will be notified of their
award status shortly after the deadline date.
We appreciate your interest in our Global Fellows program. If you have
any questions you may contact Ms. Debbie Pease at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
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