[ECOLOG-L] Ecology in Chemistry courses / degree programs

[ling huang]

Hi

I am trying to make a list to include on my website of Universities / Colleges 
offering Ecology in Chemistry / Chemistry & Ecology / Chemistry In 
Environmental Science type courses / degree programs.

Anyone with information, please let me know.

Thank you

Ling Huang

Ling Huang
Sacramento City College
http://huangl.webs.com

[ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Services Meaning What is it and what is it not? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Services conference in Portland, OR, July 31 - August 3, 2012

[Wayne Tyson]

Ecolog:

I have only a vague impression of what ecosytem services is/are. Can anyone 
clarify the meaning for me and tell me what ecosystem services are and are 
not and what "ecosystem services" means in the context of this conference 
(for example)?


Thanks to all,
WT


- Original Message - 
From: "Cliff Duke" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 10:33 AM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Services conference in Portland, OR, July 31 - 
August 3, 2012



5th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference
Linking Science, Policy, and Participation for Sustainable Human Well-Being
July 31 - August 3, 2012
Portland, Oregon
www.espconference.org

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[ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem Services conference in Portland, OR, July 31 - August 3, 2012

[Cliff Duke]

5th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference
Linking Science, Policy, and Participation for Sustainable Human Well-Being
July 31 - August 3, 2012
Portland, Oregon
www.espconference.org
 
Why Attend: Come participate in a new conference model that focuses the power 
of groups to produce tangible and innovative solutions.
 
Featuring: Álvaro Umaña, Glenn-Marie Lange, Hal Mooney, Pushpam Kumar, and 
Michel Masozera
 
Submit Working Groups, Abstracts, and Posters by April 15, 2012
 
Experience Portland, Oregon this summer for a new conference format. 
Tackle real-world problems in fields desperate for serious solutions. 
Solve these problems by working in small, transdisciplinary groups. 
Connect with scientists, practitioners, communicators, and policy-makers. 
Implement solutions with the international Ecosystem Services Partnership. 
Communicate your results to an international audience. 
 
Call for abstracts (due April 15):
There are three possible presentation/participation options for the conference. 
1)    Parallel session presentations. These presentations will be held on the 
first two days of the conference. We are planning on having only a few parallel 
sessions, but with shorter presentations. This will allow you to have a larger 
audience for your presentation. 
2)    Poster Presentations. Posters will be displayed throughout the 
conference, with specific times for being at your poster for discussion. 
3)    Working Groups/Sessions. Small, transdisciplinary groups will work 
together to solve problems over the course of two days (August 1-2) and then 
report their results in plenary on August 3rd. To submit your abstract go to: 
www.espconference.org 
 
For any questions please contact Ida Kubiszewski at ida@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainable Development in the Rainforest - Course

[Iracambi Rainforest Center]

The Iracambi Atlantic Rainforest Research Center, in Minas Gerais, Brazil,
is offering a course on Sustainable Development here in Brazil from August 7
– 21 2012. The link to our page is
http://www.iracambi.com/v2/index.php/visit-us-now/course-on-sustainable-development
and you can download the flier from there.  There’s also a Facebook page for
the course participants where you can meet other participants.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/248290318574835/?bookmark_t=group  We hope
you’ll make suggestions about the course content
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any more information:
iraca...@iracambi.com

[ECOLOG-L] AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS​, JACKSON, WY; Clark's Nutc racker Ecology

[Taza Schaming]

Two (2) field assistants are needed to work on a Ph.D. research
project on the population and behavioral ecology of Clark’s
Nutcrackers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The position is for five (5) or six (6) months. One position begins 1
APRIL and the second begins 1 MAY. (I require a 2-3 month commitment,
and there
is some flexibility on the start and end dates.)

The study site is located outside of Jackson, WY in Bridger-Teton
National Forest, primarily between 7,500 and 10,000’. The research
focuses on
understanding how the decline of whitebark pine is impacting Clark’s
Nutcracker demography and habitat use. In the process, we will also
better determine the ecology and social system of this little known
bird. Assistants will primarily be involved in radio tracking,
carrying out behavioral watches to assess foraging ecology, and
performing point counts and habitat surveys. Some time will also be
spent climbing trees to reach nests and band young. Assistants will
maintain a field journal, and do data entry and verification.
Assistants are expected to work very long hours, five (5) days per
week. These will be long, physically exhausting days, at high
altitudes, often in snow and freezing temperatures. The first couple
months of work require
snowshoeing or cross-country skiing into field sites. We will camp for
several days at a stretch during the summer in order to access more
remote habitat. Successful applicant must have experience spending
time in the mountains. Must be in great shape with a strong back and
knees, and must be willing and happy to work in cold conditions, and
to regularly climb up and down very steep mountains. Must be highly
motivated, with a strong work ethic, a passion for field work,
excellent communication skills, and patience with short-notice
schedule changes. Applicants should enjoy working independently with a
high level of responsibility in field work and data entry as well as
working frequently with a partner. An ability to maintain a positive
attitude while tackling the rigors of field work is essential. A lot
of creativity and patience is often required to figure out how to
handle daily field situations. Must take excellent, detailed field
notes. Prior experience with birds, navigation with GPS units and
maps, vegetation sampling, and radio telemetry is desirable, but not
required. There is avalanche danger in some areas, grizzly bears, and
hazards associated with working in remote field sites. However, I will
teach you how to work safely in the backcountry. Must provide your own
binoculars. A car is required; I will reimburse daily gas costs.
You’ll need to find your own housing; a $600/month housing
reimbursement is provided. Stipends will be provided only if
additional funding is received. Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and the positions will remain open until filled. If
interested, apply sooner rather than later. Please include the
following in your application: a resumé (one page resumés are
discouraged - please provide detailed descriptions of your academic,
volunteer, and professional experiences); a cover letter describing
why you should be considered for the position; the names, phone
numbers, and email addresses of at least three academic / professional
references (preferably ones familiar with your ability to conduct
field work); and the dates you are available to work. Applications
should be sent as attachments by email to Taza Schaming
(td...@cornell.edu).

-- 
Taza Schaming
Cornell University
Department of Natural Resources
122 Bruckner Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 508-277-5084
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral opportunity in grassland ecology in Nebraska

[Johannes Knops]

Postdoctoral opportunity in grassland ecology in Nebraska


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has two postdoctoral positions available 
in population biology. We are particularly interested in sponsoring a 
postdoctoral applicant with an interest in vegetation dynamics and 
grassland ecology. 

Opportunities exist for this person to examine data from three different 
grassland datasets and participate in fieldwork.

We have set up 800 permanently marked plots in 35 restored grasslands and 
remnant prairies owned by The Nature Conservancy and the Crane Trust around 
Grand Island, Nebraska. We are currently examining how management 
(including fire and grazing), site history and site environmental factors 
correlate with vegetation composition, diversity, and the abundance of at-
risk and invasive species. We have annually monitored these plots for plant 
composition and abundance since 2010. In addition we have data of site 
history, management, soil fertility, soil texture and will collect 
productivity, nitrogen and water availability data. 

We also have a Nutnet site at Cedar Point Biological Station in Western 
Nebraska and there are opportunities to participate in Nutnet research at 
this site or across the sites. http://www.nutnet.org/

Lastly Knops also part of an old field succession long term monitoring 
study at the Cedar Creek LTER, 
http://www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/research/data/datasets.php?input=e014, and 
there opportunities for data analysis and synthesis examining long term 
vegetation changes.

If you are interested in a 2 year postdoctoral position please contact us. 


Johannes (Jean) M H Knops   &   Chad Brassil
Phone (402) 310 3904(402) 419 0076
Email: jkno...@unl.edu  cbrass...@unl.edu


School of Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska
348 Manter Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement - Biological Sciences Technicians, Forest Service, PNW

[Peterson, Dave W -FS]

The PNW Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service is looking for summer 
seasonal employees to work on forest ecology and wildlife research projects 
being conducted through the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab, Wenatchee, WA.  
Please see the following announcement:


POSITIONS: Biological Science Technicians (Natural Resources), GS-0404-03/05/07
SALARY: $11.95 to $18.59 per hour
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Temporary 180 day appointment
STARTING DATES:May 7, 2012 to June 7, 2012 (later 
dates can be negotiated)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  up to 10
LENGTH OF POSITION:   Up to 21 weeks, depending on starting 
date.
Not to exceed 09/30/12.
TOUR OF DUTY:Full Time.
HOUSING:   No housing provided.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens - APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES 
CITIZENS
LOCATION:  US Forest Service, PNW Research Station, Wenatchee, Washington

DUTIES (specific): Technicians will collect field data for research projects 
related to dry forest restoration and management in the interior Pacific 
Northwest.  Specifically, we are investigating 1) the effects of dry forest 
restoration treatments (thinning and prescribed fire) on forest structure, 
wildlife food webs, and understory plant biodiversity, and 2) the long-term 
effects of post-fire erosion control treatments on vegetation cover and 
composition after stand-replacing wildfires. Duties may include identifying 
plants to species, estimating plant cover, measuring tree heights and 
diameters, counting and measuring surface fuels along transects, live-trapping 
and identifying small mammals, accurately recording data, driving on narrow and 
rough roads, collecting and recording GPS and photo points, and entering data 
into database or spreadsheet.

Field work will take place in north-central Washington State, near Wenatchee, 
Washington.  Technicians typically work in teams of 3-5 in the field.  Field 
work involves some strenuous exercise, exposure to extreme temperature and 
weather conditions, and may require extended stays (up to 8 days) in remote 
locations.  Candidates will be chosen based on their experience and education.  
Preferred candidates for positions at higher grades will have experience in 
plant identification and/or wildlife trapping and identification, especially 
within the interior Pacific Northwest.  Travel expenses will be covered by the 
projects using either standard federal per diem or camping per diem.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, 
and walking, often over rough terrain requiring physical exertion. The 
incumbent may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds while 
performing the assignment.  Work could possibly be done in 10-12 hours per day; 
hours can include all times of the day, and will vary during the employment 
term with weather and field conditions.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants can apply in two ways.

A. You may apply through USAJobs and Avue Digital Services through any of the 
following nationwide announcements:
· Biological Aid, GS-3 (OCRT-404-3-GENERAL-DT)
· Biological Technician - Plants, GS-5 (OCRT-404-5-PLANT-DT)
· Biological Technician - Plants, GS-7 (OCRT-404-7-PLANT-DT)
· Biological Technician - Wildlife, GS-5 (OCRT-404-5-WLDLF-DT)
· Biological Technician - Wildlife, GS-7 (OCRT-404-7-WLDLF-DT)

Be sure to specify Wenatchee, Entiat, and/or Cle Elum, WA, as your requested 
duty station.

B. Those enrolled at least ½ time in a college or university may also apply 
directly by submitting the following: 1) your resumé, 2) a copy of your college 
transcripts (unofficial acceptable for evaluation purposes) to document all 
education used for position qualification, and 3) an official letter from your 
Registrar or Admissions Office documenting your enrollment status. Submit these 
to:

David W. Peterson, Research Forester
U.S. Forest Service,
Pacific Northwest Research Station
1133 N. Western Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509-664-1727
Fax: 509-665-8362
Email: davepeter...@fs.fed.us

Applications received by March 19, 2012 will be assured of receiving full 
consideration.


David W. Peterson
Research Forester
USDA Forest Service
PNW Research Station
1133 N. Western Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509-664-1727
E-mail: davepeter...@fs.fed.us

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[ECOLOG-L] Midas Fly Podcast from the Encyclopedia of Life

[Tracy Barbaro]

Midas Fly Podcast From the Encyclopedia of Life (www.eol.org)
Themes/Subject: Ecosystem changes, human impacts, indicator species.

Cresting a red sand dune, you come upon an unexpected sight in the desert: a 
shimmering expanse of fresh water. This oasis is no mirage, but a lake 
accidentally created by waste water from a desalination plant serving the 
growing city of Al Ain. The lake has brought change to the creatures, like the 
mydas fly, that are adapted to life in this stark and beautiful landscape. Ari 
Daniel Shapiro reports this cautionary tale from the United Arab Emirates.

Listen to the podcast here: http://education.eol.org/podcast/midas-fly

[ECOLOG-L] Decomposition test with Shirley Soil Burial Test Fabric

[Sebastian Meyer]

Dear Ecologers,

I am planning to do some studies on decomposition based on standardized
cotton strips. All references I have found for the procedure used “Shirley
Soil Burial Test Fabric” as material for the tests. The company cited as
source (Shirley Dyeing and Finishing Ltd., UK) does, according to their own
information, not supply the material any longer. Does anybody know of an
alternative supplier for the fabric or has experience with other fabrics?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.  

Kind regards
Sebastian Meyer


_
Dr. Sebastian T. Meyer
Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl für Terrestrische Ökologie
Department für Ökologie und Ökosystemmanagement
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2
85354 Freising

sebastian.t.me...@tum.de
(08161) 71-4219
www.the-jena-experiment.de
www.toek.wzw.tum.de

[ECOLOG-L] REU undergraduate internship in Hawai'i

[Stephanie Yelenik]

The D’Antonio Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking 
an undergraduate student interested in research to participate in a National 
Science Foundation REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) grant for 
summer 2012.  The REU student will be part of a larger research project 
examining the long-term impacts of invasive grasses in dry forests of 
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and the potential for restoration of sites 
degraded by grass invasions and fire.  Invasive non-native plants can exert 
strong effects on ecosystems, but long term studies of impacts are rare. 
This project involves studying the impacts of African grasses on soil 
nitrogen cycling, primary productivity and growth of native and non-native 
plants in sites on the island of Hawai’i that were invaded by exotic grasses 
in the 1980s and studied by the D’Antonio lab in the 1990s. Current work 
involves soil sampling and plant productivity surveys to re-evaluate 
nitrogen budgets and N cycling rates 20 years after initial measurements and 
experimental evaluation of conditions that could promote native species 
growth in degraded sites.  Towards that goal we have established a large 
seedling outplant experiment that evaluates the response of native and non-
native woody species to different levels of soil N and competition with the 
African grasses.  We seek a motivated undergraduate student to develop an 
independent project that fits into the larger scope of the research.  
Potential projects include (1) investigating remnant native seed banks in 
degraded, grass-invaded sites, (2) investigating soil quality associated 
with different potential ‘nurse plants’ for restoration of native species, 
(3) performing greenhouse studies to measure plant traits correlated with 
woody plant-seedling success in the outplanting experiment, or (4) 
investigations of C cycling to complement our N cycling work.  The REU 
student will be expected to work with the PIs to learn the study system and 
design his/her independent study, gather data and prepare a final report. 

The project is based in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the island of 
Hawai’i (aka Big Island). The student will live in Volcano Village, Hawai’i, 
working closely with Drs. Stephanie Yelenik (post-doc on the project) and 
Carla D’Antonio as well as working with other assistants.  A stipend of 
$400/week will be provided as well as housing and assistance with airfare if 
needed.   Eligible candidates must be a US citizen/permanent resident and 
currently enrolled in a college/university. Prior field experience is not 
necessary although you must have taken a basic ecology course and you must 
be in good shape for hiking to field sites.  The student will be expected to 
begin work June 4th and complete the internship August 15th.  To apply, 
please send: 1) a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this 
position and any unique qualifications for it, 2) a CV or resume, 3) an 
unofficial copy of your college transcript, and 4) the names and e-mail 
addresses of two academic references to Stephanie Yelenik 
(stephanie.yele...@lifesci.ucsb.edu) no later than April 1st, 2012.

[ECOLOG-L] Energy and the Wealth of Nations

[Luis Gutierrez]

This book review may be of interest:

Energy and the Wealth of Nations
http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv08n03page1.html#eroibookreview

Luis T. Gutiérrez, PhD, PE
Mother Pelican: A Journal of Solidarity & Sustainability
Home Page 
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[ECOLOG-L] 3-year fellowship in sustainable urban food systems - Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

[Tim Carter]

Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology – Fellowship in Sustainable
Urban Food Systems


The Center for Urban Ecology at Butler University invites applications for
a three-year Fellowship in Sustainable Urban Food Systems to assist in
research, outreach, and public program coordination in Indianapolis.
Applicants with training in sustainable agriculture, urban ecology, urban
planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, or related
discipline are encouraged to apply. Master’s degree is required and PhD is
highly desirable. Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
software is desirable. Applicants with experience and interest in
interacting with culturally diverse groups are particularly encouraged to
apply.

The Fellow will work with faculty and staff in the Center for Urban Ecology
as well as the leaders in the food system of Indianapolis to accelerate
recent initiatives connecting urban ecology to urban agriculture (UA), UA
to Indianapolis communities, and Indianapolis communities to their broader
foodsheds. Specific tasks include:


- Development of programmatic activities that link existing and future UA
sites with the larger Indianapolis food system and pilot programmatic
activities at a established site based on ecological principles

- Collaboration with academic researchers and other stakeholders to use a
geodatabase to produce research and outreach materials related to UA and
facilitate dissemination of these materials

- Development of methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing
and future UA programmatic activities at accomplishing community
development, food access, and/or environmental restoration goals

- Working with CUE staff and other leading stakeholders to establish a Food
Council for Indianapolis

- Teach one course in the fall and spring semesters in urban ecology or a
related subject in the applicant’s area of expertise


Salary is commensurate with experience. The Fellow will also be provided
with full benefits including health insurance.


Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student
body and our faculty and staff. In addition, hiring and other
employment-related decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s
qualifications, past experience, overall performance and other
employment-related criteria. It is the policy of the University to provide
equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals
regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally-protected
category.


Review of applications will begin April 13, 2012. We anticipate a start
date in Summer 2012. Electronic applications will be accepted in a single
pdf file. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial
transcripts, a two-page statement of research and professional interests,
and three letters of reference to:


Timothy Carter, Director

Center for Urban Ecology

Butler University

4600 Sunset Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46208

tlcar...@gmail.com

-- 
Timothy Carter, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Urban Ecology
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
317.940.6506