[ECOLOG-L] Some Great Rehab Work and also a Clip on Pollination....

Ì'm sure that some of you have seen both of these links. Some ground breaking rehab work. Not sure why someone would shoot a Bald Eagle in the first place. Can't think of a penalty harsh enough. We have had them shot close to where I live in west Michigan. They have been immature and look like

[ECOLOG-L] Ask Congress to avoid slashing science and other domestic programs

On January 2, 2013, automatic cuts (sequestration) will take place unless Congress and the Administration take steps to prevent them. Please consider signing on to a letter urging Congress to avoid a January budget sequestration, which would have dramatic negative impacts on U.S. domestic

[ECOLOG-L] Giant iPad app RE: [ECOLOG-L] Inside Nature's Giants on PBS....

I also recommend downloading the iPad app. It's great for visualizing many morphological and evolutionary concepts. Great potential as well for teaching in the classroom or the lab.http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inside-natures-giants/id467099893?mt=8 Sarah Frias-Torres, Ph.D. Schmidt Ocean

Re: [ECOLOG-L] minor comment but

AD and Ecolog: . . . genuine intellectual inquiry is always subversive. It challenges cultural and political assumptions. It critiques structures. It is relentlessly self-critical. It explodes the self-indulgent myths and stereotypes we use to elevate ourselves and ignore our complicity in

[ECOLOG-L] Speaking of Incredible Art as it Relates to Science/Ecology/Biology, etc.

Well, don't know this lady from the great State of Maine, but for some reason saved her e-mail. It is now filed. This might not interest many. My 2nd oldest Sister, 1 of 5geez, they just won't go away, is a rather remarkable Artist. If this is Genetic, well something real bad happened in

[ECOLOG-L] Names Really Do Make a Difference....

List Members I promise my no. of posts will slow down shortly! The other day, I posted a jokein the end it gave a good reason Why the Chicken Crossed the Road A lady on at least 2 of these lists came back and said this: The chicken crossed the road as it was poultry in motion... I

[ECOLOG-L] OTS Outstanding Student Paper Award

The Organization for Tropical Studies is pleased to announce the 4th annual OTS Outstanding Student Paper Award. We invite nominations for a $500 cash prize for excellence in research via an outstanding publication in tropical biology written by a student. More information can be found at:

[ECOLOG-L] Non-faculty professional position: Risk assessment of non-native plants

Non-faculty professional position: Risk assessment of non-native plants We are recruiting for a full-time position to implement the IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida's Natural areas (http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/assessment/). This position is suited to someone with an MS and

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement: Molecular Ecology Research Technician, University of Notre Dame

We seek a highly motivated person to join our lab as a research technician. Our group is studying the molecular detection of rare species in aquatic systems using genetic tools. The Research Technician will support the research activities of the faculty, postdocs and graduate students in the lab.

[ECOLOG-L] most invaded terrestrial ecosystems/regions?

My academic and personal focus has always been on aquatic ecosystems, where I hear stories of the 'most heavily invaded ecosystems' being San Francisco Bay, the Great Lakes, the Mediterranean, Port Phillip Bay, etc. However, I am wondering what terrestrial ecologists consider to be the 'most

[ECOLOG-L] New webinar series

A new webinar series on topics related to invasive plant species is beginning later this month and is being offered by organizers of the NAIPSC. The webinar series will feature speakers conducting research, working on projects, or involved in activities on invasive plants. The first webinar

[ECOLOG-L] FW: ESA action alert

To All, I am forwarding the joint message members of ESA were encouraged to sign. I did not sign as I would have loved to do but I believe that wars, the excessively large military budget, loose regulation of banking and finance leading to a reduced tax base, and unfair tax policy

[ECOLOG-L] Microbial Ecologists: has anyone tried amplicot?

My name is Jeff Norman and I am a doctoral candidate in Jeb Barrett's lab at Virginia Tech. I've spent most of my Ph.D. studying ammonia-oxidizing microbes, mostly using qPCR to estimate the growth and abundance of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and archaea (AOA) in temperate soil

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position University of Central Florida

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ecosystem Processes and Services Lab, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida Job type: Full-time temporary position Opportunity location: Central Florida Closing date: 1 Oct 2012 Opportunity description: A postdoctoral research

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Dear Ecologers! Does anyone have a pdf of the following article: Park, Kilhao, Hood, and Odum, 1958, Diurnal pH variation in Texas bays, and its application to primary production estimation: Austin, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute Publication, v. 5, p. 47-64. I have been

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking innovative conservati​on ideas in western North America

Do you have an innovative restoration or conservation project or idea but lack the means to make it happen? I am working with a private foundation looking to help galvanize projects in western North America that break new ground, utilize new approaches, foster innovative conservation thinking,

[ECOLOG-L] Invasive Rat sp. vs. Henderson's Petrel...(etc.)

Yesterday's belated decontextualization of previous comments provides an opportunity to recontextualize them. Human activity generates resources for many taxa. Regardless of their intentions, researchers traveling to and entering areas otherwise unfrequented by humans are agents of change:

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Research Hourly Worker

JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER ICHAUWAY, INC. PLANT ECOLOGY The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker position. This position will begin in September/October 2012 and is a 3 month position to start, with

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Position Available, Riparian Soils and Vegetation

M.S. Position Available, Summer 2013 Riparian Soils and Vegetation Department of Agronomy and Soils Auburn University We are looking for a motivated graduate student (M.S.) to work on an interdisciplinary project with the Auburn University Department of Agronomy and Soils, School of Forestry and

[ECOLOG-L] Hilton Pond 08/01/12 (Astronaut Armstrong The Naturalist)

We were deeply saddened this past Saturday to hear about the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a man we were lucky enough to meet and learn from early in our science career. This Week at Hilton Pond we stray a bit from our usual natural history theme for a first-person account of time we spent

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Positions in Theoretical Ecology at the National University of Singapore

Post-doctoral Positions in Theoretical Ecology Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore Advisor: Assistant Prof. Ryan Chisholm I am seeking post-doctoral candidates with strong quantitative skills to work on theoretical models of biodiversity and ecosystem function in

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Magazine and Evolution...

I was given the gift of some yearly subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. Have no clue who keeps it going or what is paying for it. Sure not the Smithsonian! Anyway, I am one of those nerds that reads the darn thing. Well, in all honesty I do look at the pictures. Someone once said that about

[ECOLOG-L] First Article I have written on ecology

Hi guys, just wanted to let you know I have written my first article, thanks to the help of StrictlyFishWrap! It is on issues facing our national parks. If you have some spare time, check it out here:

[ECOLOG-L] Symbiology grad student position

A PhD position in modern symbiology available: Are you interested in interactions between insects, fungi, and microbes? Join our new Forest Entomology and Symbiology team at the University of Florida to study the Ambrosia Symbiosis: beetles that farm fungal gardens to kill and digest trees.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc/Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii

Postdoc/Technician position: Population genetics/phylogenomics, Hawaii Aloha! The University of Hawaii Manoa and USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center have funding for a post-doc or highly experienced technician in the area of population genetics/phylogenomics/bioinformatics.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Freshwater Project Director (The Nature Conservancy)

Freshwater Project Director Austin, TX ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Program Director I directs some or all aspects of protection, science, stewardship and community relations for a region within an Operating Unit (OU). S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other

[ECOLOG-L] Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest for Your Chance to Win $250

Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest for Your Chance to Win $250 Science education is becoming more interactive through the use of technology and inquiry-based learning. Help the public and policymakers to better understand these new directions in science education by entering the Faces of

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ask Congress to avoid slashing science and other domestic programs

I'd like to see them take about 60-100% of the funding that usually goes to universities and university professors and invest it toward: 1) SBIR grants, 2) public institution core facilities (open to the public, not just internal institutional use) and 3) research grants for non-faculty. That

[ECOLOG-L] Basic sampling methods for trees/shrubs

Hi all, I'm running a lab this fall where I want students to design an experiment that examines the potential impacts of emerald ash borers. The impacts are broadly defined but the one thing I want each group to do is develop a method for sampling trees and/or shrubs that addresses their

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Davidson College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in conservation biology, with an initial two-year appointment at the assistant professor level starting August 01, 2013. We seek a broadly trained scientist who

[ECOLOG-L] Results of bird listing software

Greetings ecologgers, A bit ago I asked people for their thoughts on a software package for keeping track of bird sightings. Here are the results: Ebird.org – 9 recommendations Avisys – 2 recommendations Birdlog – 1 Thayers birding software – 1 Birdbeat – 1 Birdbase – 1 Thanks for the help!

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty opening in the area of microbial ecology at East Carolina University

Microbial Ecologist The Department of Biology at East Carolina University [http://www.biology.ecu.edu] invites applications for a tenure-track position in Microbial Ecology at Assistant or Associate Professor level (will consider other titles based on degree and qualifications) beginning

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Assistant Professor Biophysical Geography, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biophysical geography to begin fall semester 2013 (08/26/2013). Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to

[ECOLOG-L] Jordan's rule

Dear all, do you know who coined the expression « Jordan’s rule » or « Jordan’s law » (fish species develop more vertebrae in a cold environment than in a warm one) ? Thank you in advance. Truly yours. Philippe Philippe GOLAY elapsoïdea 21, chemin

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc, tropical forest modeling

Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling tropical forest response to global change Supervisors: Jeremy Lichstein (http://people.biology.ufl.edu/jlichstein/index.html) and Stephanie Bohlman (http://sfrc.ufl.edu/faculty/Bohlman/index.html) We seek a bright, creative, and highly-motivated postdoctoral

[ECOLOG-L] GIS Specialist, U.S. Forest Service

GIS Data Services Specialist – Forest disturbance and carbon cycling Location: Newton Square, Pennsylvania (U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station) Employer: University of Florida Supervisors: Richard Birdsey (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/people/Birdsey/) and Jeremy Lichstein

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Biogeography

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate patterns of species and genetic diversity in coastal marine environments, and to discover and test the mechanisms that drive this diversity and allow it to persist. Postdoc will work with an integrated, interdisciplinary team to develop and