[ECOLOG-L] 3-year fellowship in sustainable urban food systems - Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

2012-03-09 Thread Tim Carter
Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology – Fellowship in Sustainable Urban Food Systems The Center for Urban Ecology at Butler University invites applications for a three-year Fellowship in Sustainable Urban Food Systems to assist in research, outreach, and public program coordination in

[ECOLOG-L] Energy and the Wealth of Nations

2012-03-09 Thread Luis Gutierrez
This book review may be of interest: Energy and the Wealth of Nations http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv08n03page1.html#eroibookreview Luis T. Gutiérrez, PhD, PE Mother Pelican: A Journal of Solidarity Sustainability Home Page http://www.pelicanweb.org/ Current Issue

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

2012-03-09 Thread Stephanie Yelenik
The D’Antonio Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking an undergraduate student interested in research to participate in a National Science Foundation REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) grant for summer 2012. The REU student will be part of a larger research

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

2012-03-09 Thread Sebastian Meyer
Dear Ecologers, I am planning to do some studies on decomposition based on standardized cotton strips. All references I have found for the procedure used “Shirley Soil Burial Test Fabric” as material for the tests. The company cited as source (Shirley Dyeing and Finishing Ltd., UK) does,

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

2012-03-09 Thread Tracy Barbaro
Midas Fly Podcast From the Encyclopedia of Life (www.eol.org) Themes/Subject: Ecosystem changes, human impacts, indicator species. Cresting a red sand dune, you come upon an unexpected sight in the desert: a shimmering expanse of fresh water. This oasis is no mirage, but a lake accidentally

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

2012-03-09 Thread Peterson, Dave W -FS
The PNW Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service is looking for summer seasonal employees to work on forest ecology and wildlife research projects being conducted through the Wenatchee Forestry Sciences Lab, Wenatchee, WA. Please see the following announcement: POSITIONS: Biological

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

2012-03-09 Thread Johannes Knops
Postdoctoral opportunity in grassland ecology in Nebraska The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has two postdoctoral positions available in population biology. We are particularly interested in sponsoring a postdoctoral applicant with an interest in vegetation dynamics and grassland ecology.

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

2012-03-09 Thread Taza Schaming
Two (2) field assistants are needed to work on a Ph.D. research project on the population and behavioral ecology of Clark’s Nutcrackers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The position is for five (5) or six (6) months. One position begins 1 APRIL and the second begins 1 MAY. (I require a 2-3

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

2012-03-09 Thread Iracambi Rainforest Center
The Iracambi Atlantic Rainforest Research Center, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is offering a course on Sustainable Development here in Brazil from August 7 – 21 2012. The link to our page is http://www.iracambi.com/v2/index.php/visit-us-now/course-on-sustainable-development and you can download the

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

2012-03-09 Thread Cliff Duke
5th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference Linking Science, Policy, and Participation for Sustainable Human Well-Being July 31 - August 3, 2012 Portland, Oregon www.espconference.org   Why Attend: Come participate in a new conference model that focuses the power of groups to produce

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

2012-03-09 Thread Wayne Tyson
Ecolog: I have only a vague impression of what ecosytem services is/are. Can anyone clarify the meaning for me and tell me what ecosystem services are and are not and what ecosystem services means in the context of this conference (for example)? Thanks to all, WT - Original Message

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

2012-03-09 Thread ling huang
Hi I am trying to make a list to include on my website of Universities / Colleges offering Ecology in Chemistry / Chemistry Ecology / Chemistry In Environmental Science type courses / degree programs. Anyone with information, please let me know. Thank you Ling Huang Ling Huang Sacramento