Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Christopher Round]

This article is actually an ethics piece pretending to be a scientific
piece. Granted, conservation biology is like medicine in that it is science
with a mission.

There are a lot of folks in the ethics community who are going to take
issue with this. You could argue against this on Rawlsian grounds alone.

On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 8:10 PM, THOMAS J GIVNISH  wrote:

> Here is the google-drive version of the Antonelli et al. letter to the
> editor in response to Pyron:
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VJuKuXDP62NQcBdIuIkCi-LqMyRbORv2
>
>
> Cheers, Tom
>
>
> Thomas J. Givnish
>
> Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany
>
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
>
> givn...@wisc.edu
>
>
> --
> *From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news <
> ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> on behalf of Andrew Barton 
> *Sent:* Monday, November 27, 2017 6:52 PM
> *To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species
>
> The facts of Dr. Pyron's essay are beside the point.  This is not so much
> a scientific argument as a values one.
>
> Here's what I wrote to the Washington Post in response to his essay.
>
> "This is a blunt anthropocentric value statement masquerading as a
> scientific essay. We don't need all the science surrounding these
> arguments. They are accurate enough. (I'm also an academic biologist, and I
> also teach these concepts and examples.)
>
> Dr. Pyron could have simply written: "Enough of worrying about other
> species. We humans won the evolutionary battle, other species have no value
> except as they contribute to our well-being, and so who cares whether the
> others go extinct. Long live humans."
>
> That viewpoint is abhorrent to me, and it has contributed mightily to the
> path that has led us to environmental destruction, threatening many
> species, including humans."
>
> On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM, Angela Demarse 
> wrote:
>
> Thank you for sharing, Howard.
>
> This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic
> perspective about conservation of species.
>
> Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's
> vanished, I feel an intense loss.
>
> I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in
> this article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong
> argument (or further readings) for the benefits of protecting species
> diversity?
>
> Best wishes,
> Angela Demarse
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld" 
> wrote:
>
> All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
> Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
> title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part
> of Evolution*".
>
> I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve,
> but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
> next semester.
>
> What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
> *
> to access the editorial.
>
> Howie Neufeld
>
> --
> Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
>
> Mailing Address:
>Department of Biology
>572 Rivers St.
>Appalachian 
>  
> State University
>Boone, NC 28608
>Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>
>
> Websites:
> Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
> Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
> Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
> Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
> Dr. Andrew Barton
>
> Professor of Biology
>
> University of Maine at Farmington
>
> 173 High Street, Preble Hall
>
> Farmington, ME  04938
>
> bar...@maine.edu
>
>
> Faculty Coordinator
>
> UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition
>
> sustainablecampus.umf.maine.edu
>
>
>


-- 
Christopher Round
Master of Public Affairs and Master of Environmental Science
Phone: 978-654-8310
LinkedIn:  http://lnkd.in/DxwBT4

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Jamie Shinskie]

As I was reading this article, I had a flashback to a scene in the Matrix
where the antagonist tells the captured Morpheus that "humanity is a
virus". I don't think I have ever agreed with that saying more than I did
after reading this article. Thank you for bringing it to the attention of
the listserv.

*Jamie Shinskie*
Geoscientist-in-Parks Internship Program
Manassas National Battlefield
Phone: (703)754-1861 ext. 1010 <(703)%20754-1861>
Email: jamie.shins...@gmail.com

…the whole world, has been wasteful of its wild life resources for the last
fifty years, and…it is vitally important that the people everywhere
understand the urgent necessity for conservation measures even more rigid
than those already in force….   *Philip Janney, **April
1917*

“Examine each question in terms of what is ethically and aesthetically
right, as well as what is economically expedient.” ― Aldo Leopold


On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 8:10 PM, THOMAS J GIVNISH  wrote:

> Here is the google-drive version of the Antonelli et al. letter to the
> editor in response to Pyron:
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VJuKuXDP62NQcBdIuIkCi-LqMyRbORv2
>
>
> Cheers, Tom
>
>
> Thomas J. Givnish
>
> Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany
>
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
>
> givn...@wisc.edu
>
>
> --
> *From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news <
> ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> on behalf of Andrew Barton 
> *Sent:* Monday, November 27, 2017 6:52 PM
> *To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species
>
> The facts of Dr. Pyron's essay are beside the point.  This is not so much
> a scientific argument as a values one.
>
> Here's what I wrote to the Washington Post in response to his essay.
>
> "This is a blunt anthropocentric value statement masquerading as a
> scientific essay. We don't need all the science surrounding these
> arguments. They are accurate enough. (I'm also an academic biologist, and I
> also teach these concepts and examples.)
>
> Dr. Pyron could have simply written: "Enough of worrying about other
> species. We humans won the evolutionary battle, other species have no value
> except as they contribute to our well-being, and so who cares whether the
> others go extinct. Long live humans."
>
> That viewpoint is abhorrent to me, and it has contributed mightily to the
> path that has led us to environmental destruction, threatening many
> species, including humans."
>
> On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM, Angela Demarse 
> wrote:
>
> Thank you for sharing, Howard.
>
> This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic
> perspective about conservation of species.
>
> Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's
> vanished, I feel an intense loss.
>
> I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in
> this article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong
> argument (or further readings) for the benefits of protecting species
> diversity?
>
> Best wishes,
> Angela Demarse
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld" 
> wrote:
>
> All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
> Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
> title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part
> of Evolution*".
>
> I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve,
> but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
> next semester.
>
> What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
> *
> to access the editorial.
>
> Howie Neufeld
>
> --
> Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
>
> Mailing Address:
>Department of Biology
>572 Rivers St.
>Appalachian 
>  
> State University
>Boone, NC 28608
>Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>
>
> Websites:
> Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
> Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
> Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
> Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
> Dr. Andrew Barton
>
> Professor of Biology
>
> University of Maine at Farmington
>
> 173 High Street, Preble Hall
>
> Farmington, ME  04938
>
> bar...@maine.edu
>
>
> Faculty Coordinator
>
> UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition
>
> sustainablecampus.umf.maine.edu
>
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] Vertebrate Biology and Forest Ecology Visiting Faculty

[Alison Styring]

The Evergreen State College, located in Olympia Washington, is seeking to 
fill two environmental studies visiting faculty positions. The campus is 
located on 1000 acres of forested land at the southern end of the Olympic 
Peninsula (70 miles south of Seattle), with easy access to a variety of 
field locations and ecosystems.
 
We are searching for a broadly trained forest ecologist with expertise in 
ecological forestry in temperate forests. This full-time, one-year position 
involves planning and team teaching in 16 credit, interdisciplinary, lower 
division programs. Numerous opportunities exist locally for collaboration 
with state and federal forest managers. To read the full position 
description and apply, please visit 
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/1668.
 
We also seek a two-year visiting biologist with field-oriented research 
experience in vertebrate biology to teach in a wide range of 
interdisciplinary courses at the undergraduate level. Candidates must 
demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and broad 
knowledge of animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and ecology of 
terrestrial or freshwater ecosystems. To read the full position description 
and apply, please visit https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/1618.
 
Review of complete applications begins December 1, 2017 for the Vertebrate 
Biology position and December 3, 2017 for the forest ecology position. The 
postings may close to new application materials any time after these dates.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Justine Whitaker]

Caroline Tucker (UNC-Chapel Hill) posted a response on her blog, EEB &
Flow.

http://evol-eco.blogspot.com

Best,

Justine Whitaker, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL

On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Angela Demarse 
wrote:

> Thank you for sharing, Howard.
>
> This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic
> perspective about conservation of species.
>
> Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's
> vanished, I feel an intense loss.
>
> I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in
> this article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong
> argument (or further readings) for the benefits of protecting species
> diversity?
>
> Best wishes,
> Angela Demarse
>
> On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld" 
> wrote:
>
> All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
> Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
> title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part
> of Evolution*".
>
> I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve,
> but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
> next semester.
>
> What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
> *
> to access the editorial.
>
> Howie Neufeld
>
> --
> Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
>
> Mailing Address:
>Department of Biology
>572 Rivers St.
>Appalachian State University
>Boone, NC 28608
>Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>
>
> Websites:
> Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
> Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
> Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
> Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy
>
>
>


-- 
Justine Whitaker, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Building 58
Pensacola, FL 32514

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[THOMAS J GIVNISH]

Here is the google-drive version of the Antonelli et al. letter to the editor 
in response to Pyron:


https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VJuKuXDP62NQcBdIuIkCi-LqMyRbORv2


Cheers, Tom


Thomas J. Givnish

Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany

University of Wisconsin-Madison


givn...@wisc.edu



From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Andrew Barton 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 6:52 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

The facts of Dr. Pyron's essay are beside the point.  This is not so much a 
scientific argument as a values one.

Here's what I wrote to the Washington Post in response to his essay.

"This is a blunt anthropocentric value statement masquerading as a scientific 
essay. We don't need all the science surrounding these arguments. They are 
accurate enough. (I'm also an academic biologist, and I also teach these 
concepts and examples.)

Dr. Pyron could have simply written: "Enough of worrying about other species. 
We humans won the evolutionary battle, other species have no value except as 
they contribute to our well-being, and so who cares whether the others go 
extinct. Long live humans."

That viewpoint is abhorrent to me, and it has contributed mightily to the path 
that has led us to environmental destruction, threatening many species, 
including humans."

On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM, Angela Demarse 
mailto:demar...@uwindsor.ca>> wrote:
Thank you for sharing, Howard.

This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic 
perspective about conservation of species.

Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's vanished, I 
feel an intense loss.

I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in this 
article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong argument (or 
further readings) for the benefits of protecting species diversity?

Best wishes,
Angela Demarse


On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld" 
mailto:neufel...@appstate.edu>> wrote:
All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George 
Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The 
title is: "We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part of 
Evolution".

I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve, but I 
can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class next 
semester.

What do you all think about it? Click 
HERE
 to access the editorial.

Howie Neufeld

--
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683; Fax 
828-262-2127

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy




--


Dr. Andrew Barton

Professor of Biology

University of Maine at Farmington

173 High Street, Preble Hall

Farmington, ME  04938

bar...@maine.edu


Faculty Coordinator

UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition

sustainablecampus.umf.maine.edu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Andrew Barton]

The facts of Dr. Pyron's essay are beside the point.  This is not so much a
scientific argument as a values one.

Here's what I wrote to the Washington Post in response to his essay.

"This is a blunt anthropocentric value statement masquerading as a
scientific essay. We don't need all the science surrounding these
arguments. They are accurate enough. (I'm also an academic biologist, and I
also teach these concepts and examples.)

Dr. Pyron could have simply written: "Enough of worrying about other
species. We humans won the evolutionary battle, other species have no value
except as they contribute to our well-being, and so who cares whether the
others go extinct. Long live humans."

That viewpoint is abhorrent to me, and it has contributed mightily to the
path that has led us to environmental destruction, threatening many
species, including humans."

On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM, Angela Demarse 
wrote:

> Thank you for sharing, Howard.
>
> This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic
> perspective about conservation of species.
>
> Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's
> vanished, I feel an intense loss.
>
> I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in
> this article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong
> argument (or further readings) for the benefits of protecting species
> diversity?
>
> Best wishes,
> Angela Demarse
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld" 
> wrote:
>
> All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
> Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
> title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part
> of Evolution*".
>
> I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve,
> but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
> next semester.
>
> What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
> *
> to access the editorial.
>
> Howie Neufeld
>
> --
> Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
>
> Mailing Address:
>Department of Biology
>572 Rivers St.
>Appalachian State University
>Boone, NC 28608
>Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>
>
> Websites:
> Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
> Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
> Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
> Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy
>
>
>


-- 


Dr. Andrew Barton

Professor of Biology

University of Maine at Farmington

173 High Street, Preble Hall

Farmington, ME  04938

bar...@maine.edu


Faculty Coordinator

UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition

sustainablecampus.umf.maine.edu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Angela Demarse]

Thank you for sharing, Howard.

This article embodies my (previously) closeted skepticism/nihilistic
perspective about conservation of species.

Despite that skepticism, when I think of all the diversity that's vanished,
I feel an intense loss.

I don't have enough research under my belt to dispute any of the facts in
this article, but I'd love to know if anyone could present a strong
argument (or further readings) for the benefits of protecting species
diversity?

Best wishes,
Angela Demarse

On Nov 27, 2017 5:37 PM, "Howard S. Neufeld"  wrote:

All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part of
Evolution*".

I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve, but
I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
next semester.

What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
*
to access the editorial.

Howie Neufeld

-- 
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Aide, Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center

[Elsie Denton]

Job title: Biological Science Aide
Series/Grade: GS-0404-03/04
Start Date: February 2018
Position Length: 9 months
Location: Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center 
Number of Positions: One 
 
Duties:
Aide will work with Ecologists and Range Technicians. Fieldwork is based 
in ecological studies with emphasis on revegetation of sagebrush steppe 
plant communities. Topics of study include: determining attributes of 
high quality seed, identifying safe sites for seedling establishment and 
reducing early herbivory of seedlings. Responsibilities are to assist in 
the collection of field and laboratory data. Field work takes up about 
50% of the position responsibilities. Laboratory work consists of 
biomass separation and weighing, insect identification, seed quality 
assessment, data entry and photographic analysis. 

Requirements: 
Undergraduate studies in range, soils, wildlife, or other natural 
resource fields preferred; those with related experience or education 
will be considered. Must be able to lift objects that weigh up to 50 
pounds and kneel/squat for extended periods of time for sample 
collection. Must have a valid state motor vehicle operator's license and 
be able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to work in adverse 
weather conditions (both heat and cold). Must be able to hike over 
rugged and steep terrain. Must to be at least 16 years of age. Must be a 
citizen of the United States of America.

GS-3: 6 months of general experience, which demonstrates the ability to 
perform the work of the position; OR Successful completion of 1 year of 
post-high school study that included at least 6 semester hours in any 
combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, 
chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, 
agriculture, or mathematics.

GS-4: 6 months of general AND 6 months of specialized experience; OR 
successful completion of 2 years of post-high school study that included 
at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as 
biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, 
physics, agriculture or mathematics of which 6 semester hours of courses 
relate directly to the duties of the position (plant biology, 
range/ecology, or natural resource management). 

General experience: must have demonstrated the ability to perform the 
work of the position or provided a familiarity with the subject matter.
Specialized experience: must have been at least equivalent to the GS-03 
grade level in the Federal Service.

Salary: $12.65 to $14.21 per hour depending on experience and/or 
education. Workweek is typically 40 hours but some longer weeks will be 
expected. There is potential for housing to be provided.

To Apply: 
Send an email with “Biological Science Aide” in the title to 
elsie.den...@ars.usda.gov by Dec 10, 2017. Email should include: cover 
letter, one page resume, and college transcripts. List any pertinent 
classes in rangeland science, botany, soils, wildlife, natural 
resources, etc.

Website:
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/eoarc/

USDA-ARS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elsie Denton
EOARC-Burns
67826-A Hwy 205
Burns, OR 97720
elsie.den...@ars.usda.gov
(541) 573-8912

[ECOLOG-L] PhD fellowship opportunities at the Nexus of Food-Energy-Water (FEW) University of Montana

[Ballantyne, Ashley]

We are seeking an innovative and creative colleague to join the Global Climate 
and Ecology Laboratory at the University of Montana 
(http://www.cfc.umt.edu/research/gcel/).  PhD Applicants are sought to 
participate in the recently NSF-funded National Research Traineeship (NRT) 
program: UM BRIDGES: Bridging Divides across the Food, Energy, and Water Nexus 
(http://www.umt.edu/bridges/).  The successful fellow will be engaged with an 
intellectual community and cohort of other graduate students with research 
interests at the FEW nexus.  We are seeking a student to collaborate on a 
project investigating the stoichiometry of nutrient deposition and its impacts 
on ecosystem metabolism in alpine ecosystems.  Research will involve extensive 
field research in the mountains of the Western US and potentially abroad.  This 
research will contribute to a larger effort to characterize how the 
redistribution of nutrients is affecting the global C cycle. Fellows will 
receive a generous living stipend ($34K/year), and tuition and research 
support, while gaining valuable teaching and mentoring experience.  University 
of Montana is located in Missoula, a small city in western Montana surrounded 
by extensive wilderness with unlimited recreational opportunities.
Interested applicants please send a brief description of research experience 
and interests, as well as a CV and unofficial transcripts.  Students from a 
diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. I will also be attending the 
American Geophysical Union Conference in New Orleans and will be available to 
meet in person with any potential applicants.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[David Duffy]

re:  R. Alexander Pyron, Washington Post on November 22. The title is: "*We
Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part of Evolution*".

see https://www.facebook.com/LivingAlongsideWildlife/posts/2103667429865699
with some replies by the author

On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM, Howard S. Neufeld 
wrote:

> All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George
> Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The
> title is: "*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part
> of Evolution*".
>
> I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve,
> but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class
> next semester.
>
> What do you all think about it? Click *HERE
> *
> to access the editorial.
>
> Howie Neufeld
>
> --
> Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
>
> Mailing Address:
>Department of Biology
>572 Rivers St.
>Appalachian State University
>Boone, NC 28608
>Tel: 828-262-2683 <(828)%20262-2683>; Fax 828-262-2127 <(828)%20262-2127>
>
> Websites:
> Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
> Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
> Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
> Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy
>
>


-- 
David Duffy Ph.D.
Professor and Director
戴大偉 (Dài Dàwěi)
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit/Makamakaʻāinana
Department of Botany
University of Hawaii/*Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi*
3190 Maile Way
Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA
1-808-956-8218

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Botany Job - Field Technician

[Elizabeth Olson]

Title: Research Assistant - Botany Technician (9 positions)
Salary:  $10.24/hour
Location: free housing is provided in Ellington and Winona, Missouri
Employment Period: Temporary, full-time; May 7 through September 14, 2018
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday (4 ten-hour days)
Last date to apply: February 9, 2018
Applicant review and job offers will begin in December 2017.

Summary:
The Missouri Department of Conservation in collaboration with the University of 
Missouri is recruiting 3 botany crew leaders and 9 botany technicians to assist 
in collecting vegetation data in southeastern Missouri. Botany crews identify 
forest, woodland, and glade plant species, and record vegetation data for the 
Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP), a landscape-scale, long-term 
study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. 
This position is a great opportunity to hone botany skills, learn about forest 
ecology and natural communities, and interact with other students and 
professionals in the natural resources field. If you love learning about plants 
and natural communities, this is your job!
MOFEP is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands, an extensively forested 
and ecologically diverse region, providing ample opportunities for hiking, 
swimming, and canoeing in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork 
Rivers. Free housing is provided and is located on land owned by the Missouri 
Department of Conservation.

Job Description:
Botany crews identify up to 500 species of forest, woodland, and glade plants, 
estimate plant coverage, count soft mast flowers and fruits, and measure canopy 
closure using spherical densiometers. Botanists record data using a 
tablet-sized rugged field computer. Botany crews drive 4-wheel drive trucks up 
to 50 miles a day on pavement, gravel roads, and trails through the woods; hike 
1 to 4 miles a day across steep, rocky terrain in rain, heat, and high 
humidity; and navigate to permanent plots using Garmin GPS units, or map and 
compass. Botany crews are required to work long hours outdoors, often in 
adverse weather conditions. Work vehicles are provided for transportation to 
field sites.

Qualifications:
Technicians must have completed college coursework toward a college degree in 
natural resources: coursework in botany, plant taxonomy, ecology, and forestry 
is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a field 
botany or plant taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. 
Intensive botanical training will be provided, but a solid foundation in plant 
identification is a prerequisite for the training. Candidates must be able to 
cheerfully endure tough field conditions, including heat, humidity, ticks, 
chiggers, mosquitoes, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars, and steep terrain.
Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a 
strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and above all, a positive 
attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional inter-personal skills and be able 
to live and work with field crews in close quarters in remote locations. Must 
be able to work long hours, including early mornings and late afternoons, and 
conduct field work that is often strenuous. Must possess a valid driver's 
license and a good driving record.

To apply, submit the following to Elizabeth Olson (elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov).
1. Cover letter describing your background, experience, and qualifications
2. Detailed resume or curriculum vitae
3. College transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable)
4. Contact information (phone and e-mail) for at least 2 educational or 
professional references
Please put "MOFEP Botany Technician" in the subject line of your e-mail.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Olson
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Phone: 417-256-7161 ext.4763
Email: elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[THOMAS J GIVNISH]

Dear Howard and others –


  Alexandre Antonelli has organized a letter to the WaPo editors protesting the 
appearance of this (ridiculous) piece, and explaining how it has gone off the 
tracks.  I think there are at last 150 signators at this point, mostly from the 
systematics community.  People interested might contact him.


  Cheers, Tom


Thomas J. Givnish

Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany

University of Wisconsin-Madison


givn...@wisc.edu



From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Howard S. Neufeld 

Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 1:35 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George 
Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. The 
title is: "We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is Part of 
Evolution".

I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve, but I 
can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors class next 
semester.

What do you all think about it? Click 
HERE
 to access the editorial.

Howie Neufeld

--
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683; Fax 828-262-2127

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy

[ECOLOG-L] USDA Climate Hub/UC Davis Postdoctoral Fellow # 832801

[Steven Ostoja]

USDA California Climate Hub - UC Davis Postdoctoral Fellow # 832801

Position Summary - The USDA California Climate Hub in partnership with The 
John Muir Institute of the Environment at UC Davis have an opening for a 
Postdoctoral Fellow in climate and water use in perennial crops. This is a 
two-year position housed at the John Muir Institute of the Environment at 
UC Davis, Davis CA. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team 
of researchers at USDA Climate Hubs, Agricultural Research Service, UC 
Davis, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The candidate is expected 
to participate as a staff member of the USDA Climate Hub network and 
interact and participate with Others in the Climate Hub network. 

Salary/Benefits - Annual salary starts at $52,140 depending on experience 
for 12 months at 100% time with the possibility of an additional 12-month 
extension (2 years in total). The position includes salary and benefits 
commensurate with experience and demonstrated scholarly accomplishment. The 
position will receive full benefits along with 24 days of Personal Time Off 
(PTO) and 12 days of Sick Leave (SKL) per year. PTO must be used by the end 
of the appointment, as it does not carry forward should a reappointment for 
additional extended time be granted.

The Challenge - California is leading the world in production and export of 
agricultural products from the perennial specialty crop industry. At the 
same time, the state is expected to experience projected increased 
temperatures by mid- and end century and more limited access to water, 
which may reduce the maximum temperatures that different crops can 
tolerate. These factors likely will influence where in the State these 
crops can be grown. Understanding the resultant balance among climatically 
induced stressors, physiological water stress tolerance and associated
adaptive capacity will be critically important for the specialty crop 
industry and water management districts and municipalities.

The postdoc will examine interactions between climate change, physiological 
drought tolerance/water use efficiency and agricultural management to 
address water management and climate adaptation approaches for woody 
perennial crops under expected mid- to end-century temperature and climatic 
conditions. The successful candidate is expected to investigate
individual plant to ecosystem responses in perennial cropping systems to 
modeled temperature and precipitation projections, and incorporate drought 
stress and/or tolerance into model projections to improve irrigation 
management and adaptation practices and measures. The project goals are to 
inform crop type by location (site) investments related to the 
implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), inform 
regional irrigation districts for design management/water delivery plans, 
as well as to produce work publishable in traditional academic journals. 
Specific research will be modified depending upon the candidate’s
training and interests.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication 
skills, professional and interpersonal skills and capacity to meaningfully 
contribute intellectually as part of a large interdisciplinary team. In 
addition, the successful candidate will have the demonstrated capacity to 
integrate a variety of climate, ecosystem, and plant models and associated 
geospatial modeling competences. Relevant experience includes hydrology, 
agricultural science, GIS, modeling (climate, ecosystem, and/or plant), 
and/or remote sensing. Further, the successful candidate will work with a 
diverse team of researchers, scientists and extension specialists including 
Dr. Steven Ostoja, director at the USDA California Climate Hub; Drs. Kerri 
Steenwerth, research soil scientist, Emile Elias, research hydrologist and 
Andrew McElrone, research plant physiologist at the Agricultural Research 
Service; Dr. Alison Marklein, research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory and Dr. Tapan Pathak, agriculture climate adaptation 
specialist at University
of California, Merced.

Application must include the following:
• A cover letter introducing yourself (e.g. experience, potential research 
interests, and general career goals), delineate all technical skills you 
have that are relevant to this position.
• Either a Curriculum Vitae or Resume are acceptable, listing all technical 
skills.
• Copies of transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
• A list of publications and presentations – including one first authored 
peer review paper as a writing example.
• Provide contact information for three references whom we can contact 
regarding your application.
Qualifications
• PhD in the agricultural, crop or plant sciences, crop or plant modeling, 
ecology/environmental science, applied mathematics or computational science 
or closely related field.
• Research experience and knowledge in computing and/or code development 
ideally for

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Botany Job - Crew Leader

[Elizabeth Olson]

Title: Research Assistant - Botany Crew Leader (3 positions)
Salary: $11.25/hour
Location: free housing is provided in Ellington and Winona, Missouri
Employment Period: Temporary, full-time; April 30 through September 21, 2018
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday (4 ten-hour days)
Last date to apply: February 09, 2018
Applicant review and job offers will begin in December 2017.

Summary:
The Missouri Department of Conservation in collaboration with the University of 
Missouri is recruiting 3 botany crew leaders and 9 botany technicians to assist 
in collecting vegetation data in southeastern Missouri. Botany crews identify 
forest, woodland, and glade plant species, and record vegetation data for the 
Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP), a landscape-scale, long-term 
study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. 
This position is a great opportunity to hone botany skills, learn about forest 
ecology and natural communities, and interact with other students and 
professionals in the natural resources field. If you love learning about plants 
and natural communities, this is your job!
MOFEP is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands, an extensively forested 
and ecologically diverse region, providing ample opportunities for hiking, 
swimming, and canoeing in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork 
Rivers. Free housing is provided and is located on land owned by the Missouri 
Department of Conservation.

Job Description:
Botany crews identify up to 500 species of forest, woodland, and glade plants, 
estimate plant coverage, count soft mast flowers and fruits, and measure canopy 
closure using spherical densiometers. Botanists record data using a 
tablet-sized rugged field computer. Botany crews drive 4-wheel drive trucks up 
to 50 miles a day on pavement, gravel roads, and trails through the woods; hike 
1 to 4 miles a day across steep, rocky terrain in rain, heat, and high 
humidity; and navigate to permanent plots using Garmin GPS units, or map and 
compass. Botany crews are required to work long hours outdoors, often in 
adverse weather conditions. Work vehicles are provided for transportation to 
field sites.

Qualifications:
Crew Leaders must have a Bachelor's degree in a biological field such as 
botany, ecology, natural resource management, environmental science/studies, or 
forestry; some previous field experience is required; a previous leadership 
role is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 
field botany or plant taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. 
Intensive botanical training will be provided, but a solid foundation in plant 
identification is a prerequisite for the training. Candidates must be able to 
cheerfully endure tough field conditions, including heat, humidity, ticks, 
chiggers, mosquitoes, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars, and steep terrain. 
Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a 
strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and above all, a positive 
attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional inter-personal skills and be able 
to live and work with field crews in close quarters in remote locations. Must 
be able to work long hours, including early mornings and late afternoons, and 
conduct field work that is often strenuous. Must possess a valid driver's 
license and a good driving record.

To apply, submit the following to Elizabeth Olson (elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov)
1. Cover letter describing your background, experience, and qualifications
2. Detailed resume or curriculum vitae
3. College transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable)
4. Contact information (phone and e-mail) for at least 2 educational or 
professional references
Please put "MOFEP Botany Crew Leader" in the subject line of your e-mail.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Olson
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Phone: 417-256-7161 ext.4763
Email: elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Soil Science, Rhizosphere Processes, Ohio State University- Dec 8th deadline

[Steve Culman]

Assistant Professor of Soil Science, Rhizosphere Processes The Ohio State 
University 
Wooster, OH
Assistant Professor of Soil Science – Rhizosphere Processes: 75% Research, 25% 
Teaching. School of Environment and Natural Resources, College of Food, 
Agricultural & 
Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research 
and 
Development Center, Wooster, Ohio

Position Description: This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in 
the School of 
Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) based at the Ohio State University 
Wooster 
campus. The faculty member will focus research on the 
soil-plant-water-animal-human 
nexus to enhance climate resilience of agroecosystems through adaptation and 
mitigation 
strategies that improve resource use efficiency, sustain productivity, restore 
soil 
ecosystem services and improve carbon sink capacity.

Application due date: December 8, 2017
Position URL: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/82259

We are specifically interested in candidates who will conduct research on 
soil-plant-
microbial interactions to address local, regional and national issues in 
agricultural and 
environmental sciences. This position aligns with OSU’s Discovery Themes 
Initiative 
(discovery.osu.edu), a significant faculty hiring investment in key thematic 
areas in which 
the university can build on its culture of academic collaboration to make a 
global impact. 
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative transdisciplinary 
team of over 50 
existing faculty and many external partners working toward Resilient, 
Sustainable and 
Global Food Security for Health as part of the Initiative for Food and 
AgriCultural 
Transformation (InFACT) Discovery Theme.

Qualifications: 
•Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Soil Science, Biogeochemistry, Microbiology 
or a 
related field, and extensive experience investigating root-soil interactions in 
agricultural, 
natural, or human-impacted landscapes. We seek candidates who are interested in 
engaging diverse stakeholders across the state and region to work 
collaboratively toward 
environmental and agro-ecological solutions. 
•Research experience using experimental techniques in soil-root systems is 
required. 
Expertise in several of these areas is desirable: nutrient biogeochemistry, 
microbiology, 
soil carbon dynamics and permanence, soil health methodology and frameworks, 
application of modeling techniques, and ecosystem remediation and restoration. 
Candidates should have demonstrated research experience relevant to field-scale 
management of agricultural and natural ecosystems. 
•Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary research, working with scientists in 
chemistry, 
microbiology, agronomy, plant biology, and/or sociology. 
•A record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated potential for 
developing 
extramural funding are essential. 
•Experience or demonstrated ability with teaching and mentoring members of 
underrepresented groups is preferred.

Expectations and Responsibilities: 
•Capacity to develop a nationally recognized research program with emphasis on 
rhizosphere science, focused on addressing contemporary agricultural and 
environmental 
issues at field and landscape scales. 
•The faculty member will be expected to support existing undergraduate teaching 
programs and develop a new graduate level course on rhizosphere processes, to 
mentor 
and train graduate students, and to advise undergraduate students, including 
honors 
students. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to extension and outreach, 
to 
actively communicate science-based solutions to the broader community. 
•Candidates should be interested in contributing to a variety of 
interdisciplinary teams 
throughout the School of Environment and Natural Resources and the College of 
Food, 
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and in developing strong international 
focus on 
major global biomes. 
•Capacity to work collaboratively with other University faculty/personnel, 
extension, 
government agencies, non-government organizations, and citizen groups to 
advance the 
land grant mission of the University. 

Salary/Support: Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The Ohio 
State 
University offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the 
nation, which 
includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition authorization; 
paid vacation and 
sick leave; ten paid holidays; and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio 
(STRS) or an 
Alternative Retirement Program. A start-up package, including discretionary 
funding, will 
be provided.

Application: Applicants should send the following materials as a single pdf: i) 
a cover letter 
summarizing qualifications, areas of expertise, and experience appropriate to 
the position, 
ii) a curriculum vitae that includes a listing of course work in basic and 
natural sciences, 
including soil science and agronomy, iii) a statement of research interes

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Wildlife Health Technician (Seasonal), Cleveland Metroparks

[David Inouye]

Wildlife Health Technician (Seasonal)

Cleveland Metroparks is accepting qualified applications for a Wildlife 
Health Technician to assist with ongoing research on wildlife including 
white-tailed deer and mesopredators at Cleveland Metroparks. This 
position reports to the Epidemiologist at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo or 
the Wildlife Ecologist at Mill Stream Run Reservation and works at 
reservations throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Responsibilities include 
participating in necropsies, collecting and processing samples, data 
entry, and record keeping. Evening hours are required. Position duration 
will range from 2 to 3 months (300 to 400 hours). Housing may be 
available at $75/month rent, renter's insurance required.


 * Assisting with necropsies, data entry, and record keeping.
 * Sample collection and processing for pathology, bacteriology,
   molecular, serology/virology tests.
 * Applicants with animal handling skills, lab skills, and experience
   entering data in Excel or Access, report writing, and data analysis
   will be given preference.

Requirements

 * One or more years of educational experience in natural sciences
   (biology, geology, zoology, etc.), wildlife management,
   environmental science or a related field or experience in natural
   resource management, research, or other relevant experience.
 * Experience entering data in spreadsheets or databases and subsequent
   quality control.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
 * Acute attention to detail, a positive attitude, and an ability to
   take and follow direction precisely required.
 * Participates in training sessions regarding first aid; tool safety;
   chemical safety; and equipment usage.
 * Candidates should be in good health and capable of rigorous activity
   including standing for extended periods of time up to 5 hours.
 * Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
 * Energy and enthusiasm for lab and field work and the ability to work
   independently and in team settings.
 * Candidates must be physically able to work long hours both indoors
   and outdoors and tolerate the climate and conditions of natural
   areas typical of northeast Ohio (including heat, humidity, cold,
   snow, and biting/stinging insects).
 * Team oriented with a positive disposition.
 * Ability to work flexible schedule, nights required and some weekends
   required
 * Prior lab and field experience with animals preferred.
 * Must have a valid driver's license.

*_Wage:_*  $10 - $12.00 per hour depending on experience

*__*

*_Work Schedule:_*  Typical work schedule will be 6 pm to 11 pm Monday 
through Thursday, but occasional work between 8:00 am and 5 pm may be 
required for sample processing. Work weeks will rarely exceed 24 hours.


*_Filing Deadline_*:  Position open until filled

*__*

*_To Apply_*:  Please apply via our electronic career site at 
www.clevelandmetroparks.com  or 
click on the following link:


https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1151751&d=ExternalCareerSite&r=5000285092106#/

Lori Mullins
Human Resources Coordinator
216-635-3283 (work)

[216-635-3269 (fax)
clevelandmetroparks.com 

[ECOLOG-L] Darwin Core Hour Brainstorming! Monday 4 December 2017 11AM EST

[Deborah Paul]

Happy Holidays ECOLOG,

We hope you'll join us for:
Darwin Core Hour Brainstorming – Inviting the Community to Plan for Next 
Year.


Hi there! Our last Darwin Core Hour of the year is coming! We would like 
to take this opportunity to invite you all to an open conversation. 
During this webinar we will briefly go through the experience of putting 
together a Darwin Core Hour, i.e., how it works: from the inside. We 
will assess the topics covered and the ones yet to come, and we will put 
together a plan for next year. We would love to have you participate, 
bring your input and ideas for making this initiative grow and address 
the interests and concerns of the community. What are the standards 
needs in the ecology community? Please share your insights.


Date and Time: Monday 4 December 2017 at 11AM EST, 4PM GMT (UTC), 1PM 
ART, 2PM PST

Where: https://idigbio.adobeconnect.com/room
Presenters: Paula Zermoglio and the Darwin Core Hour Team

Relevant Links:
DwC Hour Webinars https://github.com/tdwg/dwc-qa/wiki/Webinars
DwC Hour Requests and Questions https://github.com/tdwg/dwc-qa/issues
Submit your input: http://bit.ly/dwchour-input

See you soon!
Deb Paul, et al on the Darwin Core Team

    Please excuse cross-postings.
    Link to how to get the most out of Adobe Connect
    https://www.idigbio.org/wiki/index.php/Web_Conferencing
    Please use headsets for best experience.

--
-- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://www.idigbio.org/calendar
-- Deborah Paul, iDigBio Digitization and Workforce Training Specialist
iDigBio -- Steering Committee Member, SPNHC Liaison and Member-At-Large, 
SYNTHESYS3 Representative
Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306
850-644-6366

[ECOLOG-L] Jet or, in Spanish, azabache

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Jet or, in Spanish, azabache

Dear Colleagues:

I am trying to help a college in finding scientific papers (not only
anecdotes) on the (alleged) benefits of jet (in Spanish) azabache for
humans. Although someone else and I have researched jet, we did not discuss
(and it did not occur to me) that jet could have medicinal value. Be as it
may, if any of you know of papers the address the question scientifically,
please let me know (or send the pdf, if handy).

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB*
http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/

2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/.

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http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.*

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http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

[Howard S. Neufeld]

All - This editorial, by Biology Professor R. Alexander Pyron, George 
Washington University, appeared in the Washington Post on November 22. 
The title is: "/*We Don't Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction is 
Part of Evolution*/".


    I haven't seen any comments about this editorial on this listserve, 
but I can tell you that it will be a focus of discussion in my Honors 
class next semester.


    What do you all think about it? Click *HERE 
* 
to access the editorial.


Howie Neufeld

--
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683; Fax 828-262-2127

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Fellowships (Undergrad, Grad, Postdoc) at UVA Field Station

[Kyle Haynes]

University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm has some wonderful 
fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and 
postdocs during summer 2018.  The opportunities are open to applicants 
from any college or university.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU):

The program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology 
including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, 
pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem 
ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, additional 
money for food, and free housing.  Each student picks a research mentor 
from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts 
an independent research project.  The students will gain experience in 
experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written 
and oral presentation of findings.  REU students also benefit from several 
professional development workshops.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating 
a future in science.  The application deadline is March 1, 2018.

To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/


Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships:

Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer 
stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research 
($800 per summer) are available for individuals proposing original 
research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the 
ongoing science program at the station. 

Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to 
discuss conducting your research at Blandy.  You can direct your inquiries 
based on the faculty member (see below) with the closest match to your 
research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields 
of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research.

Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it provides 
summer financial support and access to our facilities to supplement 
existing support from your home institution.

Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics)
Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic 
variation)
Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology)

For more information about the station: 
http://blandy.virginia.edu/research. 

[ECOLOG-L] Endowed Professorship in Marine Environmental Biology at the College of Charleston

[Matt Rutter]

College of Charleston, Department of Biology

SmartState Endowed Professorship in Marine Environmental Biology

Applications are invited for an endowed professorship in Marine 
Environmental Biology at the College of Charleston. We seek an 
environmental biologist who studies the impacts of environmental variation 
or change on marine organisms with a research program that involves omics 
and/or bioinformatics. Rank for this position is open, but it is 
anticipated that the appointment will be made at the level of Associate 
Professor in the Department of Biology (see biology.cofc.edu). The 
appointee will maintain a modest teaching load (2 to 3 courses per year) 
that includes undergraduate and graduate courses in an area of expertise 
and service courses such as introductory biology.
This position is one of two endowed appointments that are part of the 
SmartState South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence 
(smartstatesc.org/) in the Marine Genomics program and will include a 
joint appointment with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). 
The other endowed appointment will be at MUSC. Ideally, we seek a 
colleague who could potentially collaborate with their MUSC counterpart 
(whose research will focus on the linkage between marine and human 
health). The appointee will be expected to mentor graduate students, teach 
courses in an area of expertise, and interact with students and staff from 
the College of Charleston, MUSC, and their three other partners at the 
Fort Johnson marine campus (the SC Department of Natural Resources, the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology).
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record as a 
scholar and a strong commitment to teaching at all levels and to mentoring 
both graduate and undergraduate students. Historic Charleston, SC provides 
a beautiful and culturally rich setting for developing a global 
perspective on marine environmental problems and solutions.
Applications should be submitted via http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/6721
Additional information about this position can be obtained from Seth 
Pritchard, chair of the Biology Department (pritcha...@cofc.edu) or Matt 
Rutter, chair of the search committee (rutt...@cofc.edu). Review of 
applications will begin December 7, 2017 and will continue until the 
position is filled.

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the 
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, 
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic 
information, or disability.

[ECOLOG-L] Celebrate Birds/Celebra Las Aves Intern Position post

[Isabel Justiniano]

Environment for the Americas (EFTA) invites you to apply for the America’s 
Great Outdoors – 
Celebrate Birds/Celebra las Aves internship program. EFTA created Celebrate 
Birds/Celebra las 
Aves to engage the next generation of Latino conservation stewards. The program 
is designed to 
encourage Latino youth to explore careers in natural resource management, 
environmental 
conservation, and scientific research. Interns work side-by-side with managers, 
educators, and 
biologists, gaining invaluable experience and mentoring, at sites chosen for 
their importance to 
migratory shorebirds and waterfowl in California, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska. 
These internships will require working 32-40 hours/week and will last from five 
to seven months, 
beginning in late February/early March with a weeklong training. Interns will 
serve as role 
models, increase awareness of conservation issues and careers in conservation, 
and engage in 
field research, data collection, public outreach, and environmental education.  
Expenses for 
transportation to the training and the work sites will be paid, and interns 
will receive free housing 
and a stipend of $1,200/month for full-time work for cost of living expenses. 
Candidates must be of Latino/Hispanic/Chicano descent, between the ages of 
18-35 at the start 
of the internship, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and in college 
(undergraduate or graduate) or a 
recent graduate. Candidates should have a strong interest – or relevant 
experience – in bird 
conservation and/or willingness to learn, and should be social media savvy.  
Enthusiasm for 
interacting with the public and children is encouraged, and bilingual skills 
(Spanish/English) are 
helpful and preferred.
Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2017 at www.avesblog.com/apply.  
To learn 
more about the internship site locations and position responsibilities, please 
choose “sites” from 
the menu bar. Top candidates will be selected for interviews and will receive 
additional details 
about specific assignments. Placement decisions and assignments will generally 
be made during 
the month of January.
Any questions should be directed to Isabel at 
ijustini...@environmentamericas.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian CTFS-ForestGEO Forest Census Internship & Field Crew Lead Positions

[Kristina Anderson-Teixeira]

The Smithsonian Institution (CTFS-ForestGEO in partnership with Smithsonian
Conservation Biology Institute, SCBI) seeks four interns—at least one of
which will be international— and a field crew lead to participate in
recensus of the SCBI forest dynamics plot in Front Royal, Virginia, USA. The
26-hectare study site is part of a global network of forest research sites
led by the Smithsonian Institution’s ForestGEO Network
(www.forestgeo.si.edu). The plot of mature deciduous trees is located on the
SCBI’s main campus, where participants will be within a research community
focused on conservation ecology and biology. In 2018, we will resurvey all
marked stems and any recruitment during the years since last surveyed
(2013). Participants will build experience in forest census, tree
identification, and field research while learning about temperate deciduous
forest diversity, dynamics, and drivers of change. 

Successful applicants must have a recent university degree and some
experience in forest Successful intern applicants must have a recent
university degree (within 3 years) and some experience in forest field
research. Ideally, the crew leader will have a master’s degree in forest
ecology, botany, or a related discipline and/or direct experience leading a
forest survey crew. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, enthusiasm to
work outdoors under a range of weather conditions, and ability to work
effectively with a team are essential for all applicants. Applicants should
have knowledge of tree species identification and experience in forest
ecology. The field crew lead should have mastery of eastern US tree species
identification. 

Internships will be March through September 2018 (6 months), and the field
crew lead will work February through October 2018 (8 months). Interns will
be compensated with a stipend sufficient to cover living expenses, and the
field crew lead will be paid commensurate with experience. Housing on the
SCBI campus will be available to all participants. 

The application package should consist of 1) a cover letter outlining past
field or research experience, 2) a detailed resume or CV, and 3) contact
information for 2-3 references.
US applicants should send materials to scbiecol...@si.edu  by January 1,
2018. International Applicants should end materials to forest...@si.edu by
December 1, 2017, as described in this ad:
http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/article/255/.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce; female and
minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Announcing AASHE’s 2017 Sustainable Campus Inde x!

[Daita Serghi]

Hello colleagues,

Recently, AASHE released the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index 
, a publication that recognizes top-performing colleges 
and universities in 17 sustainability impact areas and overall by institution 
type, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System 
(STARS). The report also highlights innovative and high-impact initiatives from 
institutions that submitted STARS reports in the 12 months prior to July 1, 
2017. 

Institutions that achieved the top spot overall according to institution type 
include: 
Appalachian State University (Master’s institutions)
Nova Scotia Community College (Associate colleges)
Stanford University (Doctoral/research institutions)
Sterling College (Baccalaureate institutions)

Institutions that achieved the top spot in each sustainability topic area are 
listed below:
Berea College (Campus Engagement)
Colorado State University (Public Engagement)
Columbia University (Transportation)
Green Mountain College (Curriculum)
Lewis & Clark College (Investment & Finance)
Macalester College (Purchasing)
New Mexico State University (Waste)
Nova Scotia Community College (Buildings)
Stanford University (Diversity & Affordability)
Sterling College (Food & Dining)
Université Laval (Air & Climate)
University of Vermont (Energy)

Multiple institutions tied for first in the areas of Coordination & Planning, 
Grounds, Research, Water and Wellbeing & Work. The full list of top performers 
is provided in the report.We congratulate all institutions included in this 
year’s SCI and encourage you to access the report  to 
view the full lists. 

We hope that the contents of this report will inspire students, administrators, 
faculty and staff at colleges and universities to work together to implement 
innovative solutions to the challenges that we face today. For more 
information, please email resour...@aashe.org . 

Thank you!
Monika Urbanski (and Daita Serghi)

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Education Programs Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124


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[ECOLOG-L] new type of scicomm event: come join us!

[Virginia Schutte]

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is holding a 
science communication event called OCEANDOTCOMM at our facility in 
southern Louisiana this coming March (learn more at 
lumcon.edu/oceandotcomm). We are leveraging all our resources and assets 
to make the Louisiana coast available to any storyteller (regardless of 
employment, work title, marine expertise or not, etc.) who wants to come 
tell a great story using the platform/medium of their choice. We just 
ask that participants make any products from the event freely available 
to the public. The only cost is travel to New Orleans- we can take care 
of everything from there.

We encourage diverse storytellers from a broad range of backgrounds to 
apply, including those who use unexpected methods (like art or weaving) 
to tell a story.

Please let me know if you have any questions or want to talk more. Feel 
free to extend an invitation to anyone you know that might be 
interested.



Cheers!
Virginia
--
Science Media Officer, LUMCON

[ECOLOG-L] MS Graduate Study in Biology: Multiple Positions

[Julie C Zinnert]

Multiple opportunities for MS graduate study in biology (including
evolutionary biology and ecology) are available for Fall 2018 in the
Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University (visit
http://biology.vcu.edu for more information on specific research areas and
faculty). Teaching assistantships (including stipend and tuition waiver)
are available for study towards an MS in Biology. Interested applicants are
encouraged to contact the relevant faculty member with a brief description
of research interests, career goals, and a CV.

VCU is located in Richmond, VA on the James River within easy reach of the
Virginia coastal plain, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Chesapeake Bay.
Applicants should apply to the VCU MS Program in Biology (
http://biology.vcu.edu/graduate-program/ms-program-in-biology/).
Applications are due January 15, 2018. Contact MS Biology Graduate
Director, Dr. Turbeville (jmturbevi...@vcu.edu), for more information.

-- 
Julie Zinnert, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
1000 West Cary Street
Richmond VA 23225
www.cpel.vcu.edu
cpelvcu.blogspot.com
twitter.com/cpelvcu

[ECOLOG-L] Field accuracy of ibuttons and other temperature loggers

[Emily Meineke]

We recently published a study on methods for measuring air temperature in the 
field with 
small loggers, such as ibuttons and HOBOs. The goal was to determine the 
accuracy of 
these data loggers across different habitat types, when combined with solar 
radiation 
shields, which are typically constructed by researchers from commonly available 
materials. 
We found greater than 1°C positive biases in daytime recorded temperatures for 
many of 
the data logger-shield combinations, and differences in accuracy across 
habitats. We 
thought this might be of interest as ecologists prepare for field seasons. 

The full article is available online here: 
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.3499/full

Title and abstract follow. 

Ad hoc instrumentation methods in ecological studies produce highly biased 
temperature 
measurements

In light of global climate change, ecological studies increasingly address 
effects of 
temperature on organisms and ecosystems. To measure air temperature at 
biologically 
relevant scales in the field, ecologists often use small, portable temperature 
sensors. 
Sensors must be shielded from solar radiation to provide accurate temperature 
measurements, but our review of 18 years of ecological literature indicates 
that shielding 
practices vary across studies (when reported at all), and that ecologists often 
invent and 
construct ad hoc radiation shields without testing their efficacy. We performed 
two field 
experiments to examine the accuracy of temperature observations from three 
commonly 
used portable data loggers (HOBO Pro, HOBO Pendant, and iButton hygrochron) 
housed in 
manufactured Gill shields or ad hoc, custom-fabricated shields constructed from 
everyday 
materials such as plastic cups. We installed this sensor array (five replicates 
of 11 sensor-
shield combinations) at weather stations located in open and forested sites. 
HOBO Pro 
sensors with Gill shields were the most accurate devices, with a mean absolute 
error of 
0.2°C relative to weather stations at each site. Error in ad hoc shield 
treatments ranged 
from 0.8 to 3.0°C, with the largest errors at the open site. We then deployed 
one replicate 
of each sensor-shield combination at five sites that varied in the amount of 
urban 
impervious surface cover, which presents a further shielding challenge. Bias in 
sensors 
paired with ad hoc shields increased by up to 0.7°C for every 10% increase in 
impervious 
surface. Our results indicate that, due to variable shielding practices, the 
ecological 
literature likely includes highly biased temperature data that cannot be 
compared directly 
across studies. If left unaddressed, these errors will hinder efforts to 
predict biological 
responses to climate change. We call for greater standardization in how 
temperature data 
are recorded in the field, handled in analyses, and reported in publications.

[ECOLOG-L] WSU - Graduate school research opportunities in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

[Evans, R. Dave]

Graduate school research opportunities in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University invites 
motivated applicants for graduate training and research in ecology & 
evolutionary biology.

Research opportunities in both plant and animal systems are diverse.   Research 
focus areas include disease and community ecology, ecosystem ecology, 
evolutionary genetics, ecological and evolutionary physiology, genomics, 
evolutionary theory, and phylogenetics and systematics.  The following is a 
brief sketch of our faculty active in these areas:

Jesse Brunner: Disease ecology
Jeremiah Busch:  Population genetics, plant evolution
Patrick Carter:  Quantitative genetics, animal physiology
Omar Cornejo:  Genomics, host-pathogen evolution
Erica Crespi:  Animal developmental physiology
Wes Dowd:  Animal evolutionary physiology
Mark Dybdahl:  Evolutionary ecology, adaptation, phenotypic plasticity
Dave Evans:  Ecosystem ecology and nutrient cycling
Richard Gomulkiewicz:  Evolutionary genetics and theory
Joanna Kelley:  Genomics, adaptation to extreme environments
Eric Roalson:  Plant phylogenetics and systematics
Elissa Schwartz:  Disease dynamics and virus-host interactions
Andrew Storfer:  Landscape genomics, disease evolution
Heather Watts:  Animal behavior and physiology

For more information on specific research areas in evolution and ecology, 
please visit their websites, available via sbs.wsu.edu

Our graduate training program offers many opportunities for excellence.  Every 
SBS student is fully funded with generous stipends through teaching or research 
assistantships, accompanying tuition waivers, and health benefits. Plus, SBS 
endowments provide over $100,000 per year in student awards to facilitate 
research, training, and professional travel. PhDs receive up to $10,000 in 
guaranteed support for research-related travel and MS students receive up to 
$5,000 in guaranteed support. The campus houses outstanding facilities, 
including plant and animal growth chambers, managed field sites, a modern 
genomics core, stable isotope facility, and a campus-wide computer cluster.

Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA, a friendly mid-sized 
town on the rolling hills of the unique Palouse region in eastern Washington.  
The campus is only eight miles from the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID.   
The two towns and campuses provide an academically and culturally rich 
community. The area offers great parks, bike paths, restaurants, farmer's 
markets and unbeatable opportunities for recreation in the adjacent mountains 
and rivers.


For more information regarding the Graduate School applications at WSU, see:  
gradschool.wsu.edu

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please
contact:

Jenny Davis (sbs.gradstud...@wsu.edu)

The deadline for application of prospective students is January 10,
2018, but students are encouraged to apply anytime.

[ECOLOG-L] The Helsinki Summer School on Mathematical Ecology and Evolution 2018

[Kisdi, Eva]

Applications are now invited to
THE HELSINKI SUMMER SCHOOL ON MATHEMATICAL ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 2018

Dear Colleagues,

We are glad to invite applications to the 2018 edition of The Helsinki Summer 
School on Mathematical Ecology and Evolution, an EMS-ESMTB School in Applied 
Mathematics. The school will be held between 19 and 26 August 2018 in Turku, 
Finland, and will be part of the EMS Year of Mathematical 
Biology.

The core program consists of five series of lectures:

Karl Sigmund (University of Vienna): Evolutionary game theory
Odo Diekmann (Utrecht University): Renewal equations in population biology
Sebastian Schreiber (University of California, Davis): Coexistence in variable 
environments
Ellen Baake (University of Bielefeld): Probabilistic models and ancestral 
processes in population genetics
Mick Roberts (Massey University of New Zealand): Ecology of infectious diseases

All young researchers working in mathematical ecology can apply from all 
countries, especially from Europe and the Mediterranean. The school is aimed at 
graduate students of mathematics, but we also welcome students of biology with 
sufficient background in mathematics, as well as advanced undergraduates and 
postdocs.

For more information and details of the application procedure, please visit the 
school's webpage
https://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/BioMath/The+Helsinki+Summer+School+on+Mathematical+Ecology+and+Evolution+2018

With best regards,
Eva Kisdi
(eva.ki...@helsinki.fi)

[ECOLOG-L] Interactive Webinar - Harmonizing scale and process representation across critical zone models - CZO/LTER/NEON/ISMC - Weds Dec 6th @ 9 AM MT

[Samantha Weintraub]

Greetings all,
We invite you to join an interactive discussion on the spatiotemporal scales, 
process representation, and motivating science questions by modelers involved 
in the CZO, LTER, ISMC, and NEON communities. Specifically, we seek to identify 
previously unrealized opportunities for synthesizing understanding across 
modeling perspectives, gaps in understanding that require new  collaborations 
and approaches, and key observations from within and across the different 
networks that could support interdisciplinary breakthroughs in near Earth 
surface modeling. The webinar will begin with ‘lightning’ presentations from 
several panelists, with plenty of time for discussion led by Pamela Sullivan 
(University of Kansas) and Lejo Flores (Boise State University).
What: Webinar, Harmonizing scale and process representation across the 
ecosystem of critical zone-oriented models and opportunities for cross-network 
synthesis
When: Weds Dec 6th @ 9 AM Mountain Time
More details and link to register: 
http://www.neonscience.org/opportunities/events/harmonizing-scale-process-representation-across-ecosystem-critical-zone
Please email with any questions. We look forward to talking with you next week.

Best,

Samantha R. Weintraub, Ph.D.
Terrestrial Biogeochemist
National Ecological Observatory Network
Office: 720.921.2719
sweintr...@battelleecology.org

1685 38th St, #100
Boulder, CO 80301
http://www.neonscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Research Assistantship Opportunity in Ecological Restoration, Remote Sensing, and Data Analytics at Northern Arizona University�in Flagstaff, AZ

[Andrew Sanchez Meador]

Announcement: https://tinyurl.com/y9cathdd
PDF: https://tinyurl.com/yadkwhgr

Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) Opportunity at Northern Arizona 
University in Flagstaff, AZ

Data Fusion for Forest Planning and Implementation: Ecological Restoration, 
Remote Sensing, and Data Analytics

Are you interested in a PhD program that will provide you an opportunity to 
work in the frequent fire forests of the American Southwest and influence 
ecological restoration practices? These forests are in dire need of 
restoration, mainly due to a century of fire exclusion and subsequent, 
undesirable changes in forest structure and function. For example, the 
largest collaborative forest restoration project in the US, the Four Forest 
Restoration Initiative (4FRI), has a goal of implementing restoration 
treatments on approximately 1M ha of U.S. Forest Service lands in northern 
Arizona. Fundamental to these efforts are precise data on the amount and 
distribution of available resources, knowledge of how resources may change 
over time, and hazard assessments (e.g., wildfire potential); all of which 
require costly and resource intensive, spatially explicit data. As a result, 
managers are using more remote sensing data products (e.g., LiDAR), coupled 
with advanced forest inventory and data analysis techniques, to quantify 
existing conditions and support broad-scale analysis of forest ecosystems.

A PhD graduate research assistantship is available in the School of Forestry 
at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, focused on the development 
and assessment of data fusion techniques that will allow managers to better 
capitalize on major advancements in remote sensing to utilize more accurate 
data and enhance precision of landscape-scale analysis (e.g., >100,000 
acres) project areas. Working alongside the Ecological Restoration 
Institute, the USDA Forest Service, USDI Fish and Wildlife Service, The 
Nature Conservancy, and Campbell Global; the successful applicant will focus 
on developing and statistically validating an open source big data, remote 
sensing, and inventory data fusion platform. This platform will provide 
enhanced forest structural and compositional information in support of 
forest resource decision-making.

The selected student will:

Assess and statistically validate algorithms for identifying individual 
trees and species from remote sensing data of Southwestern forests using new 
and/or existing stemmapped, area and tree based sample data.
Using these algorithms and data, design and implement a platform that 
integrates multiple data sources (data fusion) that are typically too large 
to analyze using traditional methods (big data) to provide detailed forest 
resource information at the tree-,stand-, and landscape levels.
Assess the accuracy, precision, and statistical properties of forest 
resource estimates such as bias, consistency, error, spatial uncertainty, 
and use these to provide improved information for land management decision 
making.
Apply the platform to Southwestern landscape-scale case studies to; quantify 
existing conditions, assess low-value biomass product availability, 
facilitate watershed treatment implementation, and monitor forest 
restoration treatments.
The position includes a full stipend, tuition waiver, health benefits and 
field support for 4 years.

Applications from quantitatively minded individuals with a practical 
approach to solving complex problems are welcome. Experience processing 
large remote sensing and inventory datasets using C++, R, and/or Python is 
preferred.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in forestry, geography, ecology, computer science, or 
related fields.
Demonstrable research experience, collaboration abilities, and English 
(written and oral) communication skills.
Competitive GRE scores (top 40th percentile).
 Information about NAU’s graduate program, including eligibility 
requirements, is available at http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Degrees/.

NAU's formal application deadline is for Fall 2018 is Feb 15 2018 and 
preferred start date is Summer 2018. However, interested candidates are 
encouraged to contact with Dr. Sanchez Meador as soon as possible using the 
information provided below or submit your CV, written statement of interest, 
and copies of unofficial degree transcripts to initiate a dialog via e-
mail.  andrew.sanchezmea...@nau.edu.

Contact Information:

Dr. Andrew Sánchez Meador 
School of Forestry 
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018, USA 
andrew.sanchezmea...@nau.edu 
928-523-3448

[ECOLOG-L] 2-week wildlife field course May 13-26, 2018

[McDonald, John E.]

The Northeast Section of  The Wildlife Society, in cooperation with Castleton 
University and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, will be hosting our 
10th annual 2-week Wildlife Field Course in Castleton, Vermont, May 13-26, 2018.

Please visit the course website for details and application materials:   
http://wildlife.org/ne-section/about/student-field-course/

The course fee is $950 and includes 3 undergraduate or graduate credits through 
Castleton University and room and board for the 2 weeks.  The course is housed 
at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Edward Kehoe Conservation Camp 
near Castleton with much field work on the nearby Bird Mountain Wildlife 
Management Area.  The course emphasizes hands-on experience with basic field 
techniques and small group work organized around the theme of conducting a 
biological inventory.   The course is led by practicing wildlife biologists and 
ecologists who volunteer their time to serve as instructors providing great 
networking opportunities and career perspectives during evening discussion 
sessions.  We usually have 20+ guest instructors from various state and federal 
agencies, consulting firms, and universities.  The current issue of The 
Wildlife Professional (November/December 2017) also has a short article on the 
course if you have access to it.

Enrollment is capped at 20 students, don't get stuck on the waiting list, sign 
up soon.   Please do not reply to this email with questions but contact me at: 
twsmcdon...@gmail.com.


Dr. John E. McDonald, Jr.
President (2017-18) and Fellow, The Wildlife Society
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Science
204D Wilson Hall
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 01086
jemcdon...@westfield.ma.edu
413-572-8393 (w)
413-446-8389 (cell)
Associate Editor, Wildlife Society Bulletin, Journal of Wildlife Management,and 
Ursus

http://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/environmental-science-department

Like us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/pages/Westfield-State-Environmental-Science/168696726672260

[ECOLOG-L] Center for Systematic Entomology fundraising - latest round of historical entomologically-oriented (and more) books for sale to support the center's systematics mission

[Derek Woller]

This message (apologies for cross-posting) is being sent on behalf of *Paul
Skelley* (Entomology Section Administrator, Florida State Collection of
Arthropods (FSCA)) and *Zachary Prusak* (Florida Fire Manager for the
Nature Conservancy) who are working on getting all of the donated books in
FSCA's possession out to the greater entomological community (and beyond)
in two ways. You can either *1)* stop by the FSCA and purchase books in
person upon request or *2)* buy some on e-bay.

The purpose off these sales is to raise funds for the Center for Systematic
Entomology (CSE) (http://centerforsystematicentomology.org/). For the past
20 years, the CSE has served as a non-profit corporation designed to
further systematics in its broadest sense. The CSE has supported the FSCA
in many ways, including: purchases of computer software, library materials,
museum study trips, labor for bulk sample sorting, and has even
provided a number
of grants for specialists to study at the FSCA.

What should you get the entomologist in your life these Holidays? Below are
links to some of the books currently for sale on eBay with more to come in
early 2018!

Thanks for looking!



*If you have questions regarding these auctions, please send them to:Zach
Prusak at zaprusak at mindspring dot com*

*Main "store link" to browse through all of the auctions: *
http://stores.ebay.com/AntMan-s-Books-and-More

*Individual Auctions:*
General Entomology
8 Volumes "Fauna of British India"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112594271519?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Life-Long Safari" Edward Ross 1999 signed California Academy oral history
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401437935971?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

State Plant Board of Florida Bulletins bound copies
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448095348?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Book lot entomology
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448516553?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Arachnids
“Ticks and Politics in South Florida Seminole War Photographs of Roy
Komarek"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401445042279?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Five books on Spiders North America Crab Spiders California Catalogue
Araneae
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112656283166?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Four books on Spiders Panama Asia
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448463118?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Five books on Spiders Florida Caribbean Arkansas Scorpions Arachnids
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448487674?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Six books on Spiders Arachnids Panama Connecticut
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112657096532?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Coleoptera
“Recherches sue l'aile des Chrysomeloidea" Jolivet 1954
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112648198087?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Collembola
“Nearctic Collembola Springtails Family Isotomidae" entomology Folsom 1937
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112651668405?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Diptera
Mosquito Fauna North America 1951 Office of the Surgeon medical entomology
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401437940296?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Heteroptera/Hemiptera
Biology of the Heteroptera Corixidae Western Hemisphere Africa
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112651709802?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Hymenoptera
“Les Fourmis et les Plantes Exemple Coevolution" Jolivet 1986
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401362708572

Four books Ichneumon wasps entomology hymenoptera Africa
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401446525864?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

7 books American Entomological Institute Hymenoptera Ichneumonidae
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448567896

8 books American Entomological Institute Hymenoptera Ichneumonidae
Eulophidae
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448572252

Isoptera
"Termites of United States and Canada" Snyder 1954
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112449762031?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Lepidoptera
Hawkmoth key Neotropical
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401440746974?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

“Butterflies of California" Comstock J.H. McDunnough Canada 1927
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448503586?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

"Moths of North America" signed
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112638931080?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Neuroptera
“Histoire Naturelle des Insectes Nevropteres" Rambur 1842
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401448496501?ssPageName=STRK:
MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Odonata
“Monographie des Calopterygines" Longchamps 1854
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401446502138

"The Odonata or Dragonflies of Connecticut" 1927
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“Handbook of Dragonflies North America" 1929 signed
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[ECOLOG-L] LAST WEEK to Submit Application for the 2018 CUAHSI Virtual University!

[Elizabeth Tran]

Be a part of the 2018 CUAHSI Virtual University!
Apply to teach your specialized sub-discipline.
Submit applications by THIS FRIDAY, December 1st



CUAHSI Virtual University is composed of inter-university online courses aimed 
to enhance the depth and breadth of graduate course offerings at universities 
across the nation, increase the rate of uptake of new research and facilitate 
networking among our hydrologic community. It is anticipated that participating 
faculty will teach the course as part of their regular teaching 
responsibilities at their home institutions, and they are not compensated by 
CUAHSI for their participation.

The format of the course is designed to give students flexibility to select the 
three topics most relevant to them from a list of Specialized Online Hydrology 
Course (SOHC) modules. Modules are offered by leading faculty in these 
specialized research niches from across the country. Each SOHC module, which is 
equivalent to one-third of a semester course, is designed to facilitate 
interaction among the instructor and students and contain some evaluation 
elements (problem sets, projects, presentations, exams etc.). The instructor at 
each student's home university will assign a grade based on the student scores 
and class distribution provided by the SOHC module instructor.

The course will run from September through November with each SOHC module being 
conducted for 4 weeks.

Eligibility: University faculty are eligible to apply to participate in the 
Virtual University.

Requirements:

  *   Be a faculty member of a graduate program relevant to the hydrologic 
sciences
  *   Receive university consent to participate in the CUAHSI Virtual University
  *   Be available to teach an online module synchronously for four consecutive 
weeks (September, October, or November), twice a week for 90 min (M/W or T/Th) 
or three times per week for 60 minutes (M/W/F).
  *   Hold office hours for students both at the home institution and virtually
  *   Participate in monthly preparation conference calls

Applications must be submitted by December 1st.

For complete application instructions, visit: 
https://www.cuahsi.org/education/cuahsi-virtual-university/ or start your 
application here.



Questions should be submitted to Elizabeth Tran at 
et...@cuahsi.org.