[ECOLOG-L] Two Multi-year Lecturer Positions in Biology at William & Mary

Two Multi-year Lecturer Positions in Biology at William & Mary The Department of Biology at William & Mary invites applications for two non-tenure-track lecturer positions that will begin August 10, 2019. These are multi-year, renewable positions, subject to satisfactory performance. We seek

[ECOLOG-L] intensive course in structural equations modeling and path analysis May 6-10 2019

Structural equations modeling (SEM) and path analysis is a statistical method of testing multivariate hypotheses of cause-and-effect that is becoming increasingly important in ecology and evolution. I will be offering an intensive course on this topic in English from May 6-10 2019, designed

[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Field Course, Vermont, May 2019

stions but contact me at: twsmcdon...@gmail.com<mailto:twsmcdon...@gmail.com>. Dr. John E. McDonald, Jr. Immediate Past-President and Fellow, The Wildlife Society Associate Professor Department of Environmental Science 204D Wilson Hall Westfield State University Westfield, MA 0

[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track Organismal Biologist position at Northeastern Illinois University

Tenure-track Position in Biology: ORGANISMAL BIOLOGIST The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin August 2019. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in

[ECOLOG-L] MS in forest biometrics and carbon assessment

ull tuition waiver and stipend for 2 years. Students with fieldwork experience in forest ecosystems as well as statistical proficiency are particularly encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Diane Kiernan (dhkier...@esf.edu) or Dr. John Drake (jedr...@esf.edu) for more information, and

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Arid-land Riparian Ecology (starts Spring/Summer 2019)

and benefits. Applications should include a brief statement of interest and experience, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, English proficiency scores (if applicable), and a research writing sample, if available. Send email inquiries to John Stella, SUNY-ESF; ste...@esf.edu Other project collaborators

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Cormorant ID

I would appreciate help identifying a cormorant from some imperfect photos. The question is whether the bird is a great cormorant vs. double-crested, and it’s not as clear-cut as one could hope. I’d be very grateful for a second opinion from an experienced eye, or a recommendation

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity: dryland vegetation dynamics at NAU

dynamics on regeneration and mortality of woody plant communities in dryland regions of the western US. The successful candidate will have a background in ecophysiology, functional ecology, bio-informatics, and/or dryland community ecology. Research will be supervised by Brad Butterfield (NAU), John

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistant / Biochar

The Barrett Biogeochemistry Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for the 2019 Fall Semester to join an interdisciplinary team investigating the influence of soil biochar amendments on microbial communities and carbon sequestration in forest and agricultural ecosystems. Biochar, the

[ECOLOG-L] Masters opportunities in Ecology and Conservation at William and Mary

have real strengths in many aspects of ecology and conservation. We have a diverse and active group, including: Harmony Dalgleish and Will Soto (community ecology), John Swaddle and Dan Cristol (behavioral ecology/ecotoxicology), Martha Case (pollination ecology and plant conservation), Laurie

[ECOLOG-L] Field Observations of Prothonotary Warblers

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has conducted fieldwork on prothonotaries from the water, e.g. in a canoe or other small boat. I’m especially interested in whether prothonotaries react any differently to observers in small boats than they do to observers on foot. Please

[ECOLOG-L] 3D Printing for Mammal Skulls

My local library has several 3D printers available to the public at no charge, and I’d like to print off replica mammal skulls for a personal reference collection. I can’t afford Bone Clones and don’t have access to a museum collection, so 3D printing seems like the best option.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph. D. research in ecology

send a c.v., unofficial GRE scores, and a description of their research interests to John Orrock (jorr...@wisc.edu). Information regarding the Zoology Graduate Program can be found at: https://integrativebiology.wisc.edu/graduate-program/ For more information about ecological research at UW

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking NSF ITEST Program Coordinator

-related career. Please follow this link for more details and to apply: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer? jobId=33462=UCPROD= We want to start making arrangements for interviews by the end of next week. Sincerely, John E. Layne Assoc. Professor Department of Biological

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for an Environmental Reporter

I’d like to get in touch with an environmental reporter who’s willing to delve into some longstanding issues with a natural area that’s fallen victim to the pressures of urbanization. I’m looking for someone who has the patience and commitment to tackle a complex issue, and who has a solid

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Volunteering in the Sciences Question

Whatever you do, I would strongly recommend you avoid volunteering for a local nonprofit, especially if you have a formal background in science. I have been in same situation as you, and over the past few years I’ve tried volunteering for several small-scale environmental nonprofits.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships in Freshwater Ecology and Phycology

/The deadline for formal applications is January 3, 2019. John D. Wehr, Professor Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station Fordham University 31 Whippoorwill Road, PO Box 887 Armonk, NY 10504 USA Voice: 914-367-3822 [new #] Fax: 914-273-2167 Skype: john.d.wehr

[ECOLOG-L] Research Development Specialist, FIU Institute of Water & Environment

.fiu.edu <http://hr.fiu.edu/> *Job Opening ID:* 515723 -- John Stephen Kominoski Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences and Southeast Environmental Research Center Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, Florida 33199, USA Email: jkomi...@fiu.edu Office: +1

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Positions in Ecology at Kansas State / Konza Prairie LTER

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for two faculty positions in Ecology, starting in fall 2019. We seek candidates with expertise or interests in grassland and/or savanna biomes that will complement a well-established and diverse ecology group in the

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Biology Opportunity at Florida International University

. students interested in two areas: 1. *Ecosystem Ecology* *& Biogeochemistry *in the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program (http://fcelter.fiu.edu/) 2.* Wetland Restoration *research at the Deering Estate ( http://www.deeringestate.org/) contact *Dr. John Komin

[ECOLOG-L] Position Available: Assistant Project Manager for Environmental Dashboard

Hi Folks: I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward the message below to recent or even more distant graduates. Apologies for cross posting Position Available: Assistant Project Manager for Environmental Dashboard The Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College invites

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track faculty position: Vertebrate Spatial Ecologist

The Biological Sciences Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Vertebrate Spatial Ecologist at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning September 2019. Excellent

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Parasitic Wasp ID

One of my early-stage monarch caterpillars recently erupted in a series of tiny, woolly cocoons all along its body. After keeping the shriveled body in a dry bottle for a week or so, I’ve collected several tiny wasps, barely 1 mm in length. I’m very interested in having this species

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2018 Call for Abstracts: Ecohydrological Interactions with Precipitation (H051)

on; Precipitation; Stable isotope geochemistry, Plant ecology We look forward to your contributions! Best regards from the conveners, John Van Stan and Jan Friesen -- John T. Van Stan, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Ecohydrology Review Editor for Frontiers in Forests & Global Change Department of Geo

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session: Indicators of plant water availability and stress in drought-prone forests at a range of spatial and temporal scales

submission deadline: Wednesday, August 1 Convenors: Michael Singer, Cardiff Univ, UC Santa Barbara Kelly Caylor, UC Santa Barbara Dar Roberts, UC Santa Barbara John Stella, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Native Bees (Eastern U.S.)

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who's worked with native bees anywhere in the Eastern U.S., especially the Mid-Atlantic. There's currently some discussion in my community about the impact of mosquito spraying on beneficial insects, with many residents noticing that easily

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Those rare success stories...

, especially as compared to human health. An ugly truth, but truth nonetheless. my 2 cents - John Perrine, PhD Associate Professor / Curator of Mammals and Birds Biological Sciences Department California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California USA

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Those rare success stories...

    Thanks for posting about this, especially from the perspective of someone trying to start out in tropical conservation.     I started out some years ago, before so many NGOs had caught onto the fact that they could get recent graduates to work for free, or even to pay a "fee" to work

[ECOLOG-L] Field Course: Wildlife Ecology Techniques - 2 spots left!

. This class is packed with information and is a lot of fun for everyone. I hope you can join us! - John Perrine, PhD, course coordinator email: jperr...@calpoly.edu Associate Professor, Biological Sciences Department California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California USA

[ECOLOG-L] 4 seats left in "Intro to Wildlife Camera Trapping" workshop, July 6-9

is limited to 16 participants to ensure plenty of hands-on opportunity for everyone. The instructors are John Perrine (Professor of Biology, California Polytechnic State University, California) and Katie Moriarty (Postdoctoral Research Biologist, US Forest Service). Together, they have over 30 years

[ECOLOG-L] Rescued Box Turtle — Where to Relocate?

I’d like to request advice on the best options for relocating a box turtle that I rescued from the edge of a busy road this morning. In particular, I’d like to know how territorial box turtles can be, and whether a long-term resident pair would be aggressive towards a new arrival.

[ECOLOG-L] Microfauna of Cypress Lagoons

I’m familiar with plenty of vertebrates in my local cypress lagoons, but I don’t have that same awareness of the microfauna, which I’m sure is diverse and fascinating on its own. I’ve tried looking online, but most mentions of microfauna simply group them together as a unit, or divide them

[ECOLOG-L] [POTENTIAL JUNK MAIL] Requesting Assistance with Owl Behavior

. Thanks very much, John A.

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Feather ID

I would appreciate assistance identifying a number of feathers I've found in my local woods. From the grouping this seems to have been a predator kill site, almost certainly a raptor, and I’d be very grateful if someone could help identify the prey. Please contact me off-list with my

[ECOLOG-L] MS scholarship: Forest Ecology, Ecophysiology, Sugar maple

, and/or sugarbush management experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Excellent MS students may be able to extend their degree into a PhD. Please contact Dr. John Drake (jedrake at esf.edu) or Dr. Colin Beier (cbeier at esf.edu) for more information, and see the Departmental website (http://www.esf.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Field assistant/REU position Mount St. Helens

. More information about research in Dr. Bishop’s lab is available at http://directory.vancouver.wsu.edu/people/john-bishop To apply send a CV or resume to Dr. John Bishop: bish...@wsu.edu<mailto:bish...@wsu.edu>. Include work experience, relevant course work and grades in those courses, o

[ECOLOG-L] Where to Share Experience with Elected Officials?

There are probably a number of us on this list who have been concerned enough about conservation issues to meet directly with elected officials, in hopes of making a better case in person than through a letter or email. Unfortunately, as many of us know, most elected officials don’t

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Impact on Grocery Consumers?

One of my mainstay grocery stores just closed down, and they pulled the old trick of raising their prices to offset the inevitable going-out-of-business sale. As I was looking through some old receipts to prove the price increase, I noticed that some items, especially grains, seemed to

[ECOLOG-L] Attacks on the Credibility of Scientists

The Flint water crisis demonstrated that some public officials are willing to make false statements in an attempt to discredit science conducted in the public interest—especially if the results of that science expose failure and neglect on the part of those officials. In some cases these

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for An Independent Ecological Publisher

I’d be very interested in talking with anyone who’s set up an independent press focusing on ecology and the environment, with an emphasis on book-length projects. Please contact me off-list, with my deep thanks in advance.

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking a graduate student toward MS in forest ecology

A graduate assistantship is available for pursuing MS related to forest ecology at Alabama A & M University. The main job is to quantitatively characterize some aspects of forest structure and function. It includes both field monitoring and indoor data analysis. If you have interest, please

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position - Plant-Insect Interaction Webs

The Lill lab at George Washington University in Washington, DC is searching for a full-time postdoctoral scientist with a background in terrestrial plant-insect interactions. The full position description can be found at: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/50258

[ECOLOG-L] Postgraduate Research Opportunity in Vegetation Model & Fire Model Integration

.com/Posting/Details/4059 -- John Kim USDA Forest Service jb...@fs.fed.us

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecology), College of William and Mary

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecology) The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary invites applications for a 1- year, non-tenure-track visiting faculty positions that will begin August 10, 2018. We seek an individual with expertise in Ecology who will teach an

[ECOLOG-L] REU in Sensory Ecology at UC

deadline is March 15, 2018. Students can apply online at:http://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/biology/undergrad/REU.html We hope you will encourage your students to visit our website and consider applying. Thank you. Stephanie Rollmann, PhD (stephanie.rollm...@uc.edu) and John Layne, PhD

[ECOLOG-L] Open-Source Satellite Imagery

I’m trying to find aerial and satellite images of my region, and I would appreciate advice on navigating the myriad providers and data products available. The USGS has a bewildering variety of imagery, and I’m not familiar enough with the sources and instruments to know where to

[ECOLOG-L] Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology

Hi All, We'd like to draw your attention to a open faculty position. Position: Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology or a related field from an accredited institution is required. ABD with a definite completion date will be

[ECOLOG-L] Applied genetics term ecologist with USGS in Flagstaff, AZ

Research Ecologist (term) in applied plant genetics/genomics - USGS (Flagstaff, Arizona) The Southwest Biological Science Center anticipates hiring a term scientist with genetic and/or genomic expertise to contribute to ongoing collaborative research in support of the Bureau of Land Management's

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc opportunity in quantitative microbial ecology - Northern Arizona University

Dear Ecolog-L Colleagues, Please circulate the following ad to potential candidates. We are looking to hire a postdoc to join the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. Job Description We seek a postdoctoral research associate to conduct

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Positions - Aquatic Ecology, Michigan State University

Needs: Field & Lab Research Assistants (x6), sea lamprey (Wagner Lab, Michigan State University). Project Description & Job Roles: Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) are a severe aquatic invasive pest in the Laurentian Great Lakes; damaging commercial and recreational fisheries and altering lake

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Career Track) in Natural Resources at the University of Arizona

tion! Job Announcement and Application Link: https://snre.arizona.edu/career-track-professor-practice-snre Sincerely, John L. Koprowski, Professor and Associate Director Wildlife Conservation and Management School of Natural Resources & the Environment ENR2 N335 1064 E. Lowell Street

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Coral Reef Ecology

I can provide some personal perspective on this, since I took two summer courses in Costa Rica offered by different organizations, one of which was OTS. As an undergraduate, I wanted to pursue a research career in tropical ecology, and I thought that taking these summer courses would be

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Coral Reef Ecology

I have to agree that using “REU” for these courses is both misleading and disingenuous. I’ve read through three of these course descriptions and I can’t find “REU” or corresponding words anywhere in the text. Given this, it’s more than fair to ask exactly what “REU” is supposed to

[ECOLOG-L] Identifying Freshwater Phytoplankton & Zooplankton

I would appreciate suggestions for any program or lab which can identify phyto- and zooplankton from freshwater habitats. Ideally this would be a free service, since I don’t have access to standard university resources. I’m aware of NOAA’s Phytoplankton Monitoring Network, but they’re

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

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<mailto:twsmcdon...@gmail.com>. Dr. John E. McDonald, Jr. President (2017-18) and Fellow, The Wi

[ECOLOG-L] intensive course in structural equation modeling and path analysis for ecologists

Hello. I will be offering a one-week English-language international intensive course in structural equations modeling and path analysis for ecologists during the first week of May 2018. Registration is free but you must pay for food, lodging and travel to the University of Sherbrooke campus.

[ECOLOG-L] Unusual Polygons in Frozen Cypress Lagoon

Here in Virginia we recently had a little snow, and the following day I noticed some intriguing patterns on the frozen surface of a cypress lagoon. These are kitchen-rug-sized polygons of tinted ice, separated by narrow lines of almost pure white ice. These look like photos I’ve

[ECOLOG-L] University Lectureship in Plant Ecology at Lund University

University Lectureship in Plant Ecology at Lund University that was announced on 8 January 2018. The application deadline is 28 February 2018. The position is advertised at:

[ECOLOG-L] Ecology & Natural History of Bald Cypress

I’m looking for sources which give an overview of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) in terms of its ecology, natural history and biogeography. Ideally I’d like a well-written book which covers all aspects of the tree, along the lines of Andrew Moore’s new book on the pawpaw, but so far I

[ECOLOG-L] Taxing Graduate Tuition Waivers — In The Final Bill?

Does anyone know if the House provision made it into the final bill that was just signed? I wrote a letter to my local paper about this, but they didn’t print it. I’m considering resubmitting an edited version, but I’d like to know if the provision was included in the final bill. I

[ECOLOG-L] Freshwater Algae Identification - Summer Field Course - June 14-28 2018

. - Class size will be limited to 15 students - Housing available available on site. - Details are available on the website listed below. - *Register* on-line at: www.fordham.edu/FWalgaeID Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. John Wehr John D. Wehr, Professor Louis Calder Center

[ECOLOG-L] Tax Legislation Attacking Grad Students

Has the ESA, or any other national group, spoken out against the new tax legislation targeting graduate students? One provision would tax the value of tuition waivers as “income,” despite the fact that grad students never actually receive the money. But the bill’s Republican

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Impossibility of outreach

First, this is a very snippish and ungenerous response to the people on this list who have taken the time to write thoughtful replies. It defeats your purpose to ask for advice and then denigrate the same “humans” who might be inclined to help. All of the points which other Ecologgers

[ECOLOG-L] Natural Petroleum in Cypress Lagoons?

I spend a lot of time around cypress lagoons, and I often see what looks like small oily patches on the surface of the water. These look exactly like droplets of gasoline that have spread out into a fine iridescent layer. These patches are very different from the brownish organic film

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Letter[s] of response to Pyron article

Regional newspapers often reprint columns like this several days after they appear in their original outlets. Has anyone seen this column reappear in other papers? Are there any letter responses prepared in those cases? If Pyron’s column is repeated around the country, it should be

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

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<mailto:jemcdon...@westfield.ma.edu&g

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Taxing graduate students & contacting elected officials

It would be helpful if those of us who have contacted our elected officials could report on whether we received a response. In my case, I contacted my state delegate almost exactly a year ago, with a hardcopy letter plus several printed supplements. This received an email reply, which

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Taxing graduate students

serious enough to contact your elected official, might as well make the point as effectively as possible and call or write a letter. best regards, john On 11/20/2017 08:47 PM, Katharine Leigh wrote: You can also use Facebook Townhall to find your reps and senators, and send them faxes via

[ECOLOG-L] job posting Ecological Restoration, Westfield State University, MA

http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=90707 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.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Coastal Ecosystem Ecology at Florida International University

. Interested applicants should contact Dr. John Kominoski (jkomi...@fiu.edu) and visit his lab website ( https://kominoskilab.wordpress.com) before applying. The selected candidate will join an existing collaborative team of graduate students, FIU faculty, as well as scientists from the South Florida

[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations on Where to Speak Out?

    I’m trying to speak out on behalf of a severely neglected natural area, but my local newspaper has rejected my guest column three weeks in a row, even though I've made edits to address their concerns. I’ve had quite a few items published by this paper before, but suddenly they’re not

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship: Forest Insect Ecology at MSSTATE

student will be under the direct supervision of Dr. John Riggins and will be involved with an interdisciplinary team of scientists studying biogeochemical dynamics in forest ecosystems after bark beetle epidemics. See link below for full announcement. http://forestentomology.org.msstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Southern Illinois River to River Cooperative Weed Management Area Project Coordinator position

An excellent opportunity to really make a difference working with local state and federal agencies, land owners, the public, and academics to address the effects of non-native invasive plants across the 11 southern counties in Illinois. Position open until filled. Details at:

[ECOLOG-L] Asst Professor Ecological Restoration Westfield State University

://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=90707 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<mailto:jemc

[ECOLOG-L] Funded Masters opportunities at William and Mary

in formal classes. Importantly, we have real strengths in many aspects of ecology and conservation. We have a diverse and active group, including: Harmony Dalgleish, Jelena Pantel, and Will Soto (community ecology), John Swaddle and Dan Cristol (behavioral ecology/ecotoxicology), Martha Case

[ECOLOG-L] Professor of Ecology / Konza Prairie LTER

be submitted electronically at http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/502360/. Applicants should submit a cover letter, description of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references. Questions or requests for additional information can be dire

[ECOLOG-L] Identifying & Preserving Snakeskin

This morning I found a beautiful snakeskin in the woods, approximately 46” long, cool and clingy-damp to the touch. From its moist and supple condition I assume it’s very fresh. I brought it home as carefully as possible (rolled up in my pocket) and after unpeeling it into a straight

Re: [ECOLOG-L] General textbook for Ecological Experimental Techniques?

One good one is Karban et al. 2014. *How to Do Ecology: A Concise Handbook, 2E*, Princeton University Press: http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10284.html On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 6:56 AM, Ryan McEwan wrote: > Hi all, > > I am hoping that some on the board might have a

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in plant induced defenses

publications, and contact information for three references. Send materials (e-mail preferred) to: John Orrock, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, email: jorr...@wisc.edu Application review will be considered starting September 20, 2017 and continue

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Need for letters for job applications

that up-front request for >> all applicants. >> >> >> >> Thank you again for your time! >> >> >> >> Best regards, Brian >> >> >> >> --- >> >> L. Brian Patrick, Ph.D. >> >> Associate Professor of Biology >> >> Department of Biological Sciences >> >> Dakota Wesleyan University >> >> 1200 W. University Ave. >> >> Mitchell, SD 57301 USA >> >> Office: 605-995-2712 <(605)%20995-2712> >> >> >> > > -- John Anderson W.H. Drury Professor of Ecology/Natural History College of the Atlantic 105 Eden St Bar Harbor ME 04609

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Tree Cricket ID

I would appreciate help identifying a tree cricket which I managed to capture. My best guess is Oecanthus, but I’m not sure which species, and I’d be very interested to have an expert opinion. I have dorsal, lateral and ventral photos, so if anyone is willing to venture an ID,

[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations for Environmental Listservs?

I would appreciate recommendations for lists which may have some overlap with Ecolog-L, but which are more focused on environmental action in local communities. In particular I’m looking for lists where members can advise each other on the practical details of small-scale conservation,

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Advice on Field Video Gear

I need to record behaviors that take place from point-blank range out to fifty or a hundred feet. Good video and audio are essential, and ideally I’d like something that can record an hour or two at a stretch. An easy-to-use file format and interface would also be high on the list.

[ECOLOG-L] Field course - Wildlife ecology field techniques - 3 spots left!

objectives. I will then send you specific instructions on how to enroll through Cal Poly’s Extended Education program. This class is packed with information and is a lot of fun for everyone. I hope you can join us! - John Perrine, PhD, course coordinator jperr...@calpoly.edu Associate

[ECOLOG-L] scientist residency opportunity

Scientist Residencies available in rural Oregon. Residencies of two and four weeks for natural scientists and ecologists to do field work or complete a writing project, etc. Private living quarters and commons area. No fees involved other than the application fee. Archaeologists, geologists,

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Limbaugh belittles extinction crisis

book, read into the Congressional Record, etc. - John P. John D. Perrine, PhD Associate Professor / Curator of Mammals and Birds Biological Sciences Department California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California USA93407-0401

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research position

of research interests and a description of projects that could be conducted while working in the Orrock Lab, 2-3 relevant publications, and contact information for three references. Send materials (e-mail preferred) to: John Orrock, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Wisconsin, Madison

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician in Flagstaff, Arizona

Position Description – Research Technician, Department of Biological Sciences The primary objective of this position is to compile and synthesize information relevant to the Colorado Plateau Native Plants Program (CPNPP), including germplasm records, functional trait data, species distribution

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session: Advances in Alternative Approaches in Ecosystem Science

technologies. *Primary Section/Focus Group:* Biogeosciences *Cross-Listing(s):* A - Atmospheric Sciences EP - Earth and Planetary Surface Processes H - Hydrology OS - Ocean Sciences *Conveners* Dr. John Crawford (USGS) John Gardner (Duke University) Dr. Robert Hensley (University of Florida) Luke

[ECOLOG-L] Unleashed Dogs in Protected Areas

I would like to hear from anyone who has seen an increase in deliberate violations of posted leash laws in protected natural areas, whether at the city, state or national level. I would be especially interested in hearing from anyone who has experienced impacts on their research or on

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Tabanid ID

Thanks to heavy rainfall over the past few months, the place where I live has more than its share of deerflies this summer, and I’m very interested in identifying which species are present—especially since there seems to be a new species in the mix which I haven’t seen before. Since I

[ECOLOG-L] Survey of Cat Predation on Neighborhood Songbirds

My neighborhood has an ever-changing population of stray and feral cats, along with a number of housecats whose owners let them roam outside at all hours. The neighborhood also has a good selection of the usual backyard songbirds for my region, and I’d like to make a first effort at

[ECOLOG-L] Detecting Illegal Fires with Satellite Imagery

In recent years illegal bonfires have become common in an unpoliced natural area close to where I live. Since the bonfires are associated with drug dealing, nearby residents are reluctant to intervene. I’d like to get a sense of the frequency and location of these bonfires, and I’d

[ECOLOG-L] Parasitic plant meeting

14th World Conference on Parasitic Plants: >From the Genome to the Field June 25-30, 2017 Asilomar Conference Center // Pacific Grove, California http://www.wcpp14.org/ You are warmly invited to the 14th World Congress on Parasitic Plants. This congress, first convened in 1973 in Malta, brings

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant (full-time) with Konza Prairie LTER program

, internal equity and available funding. Apply at http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/501342/research-assistant. Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to John Blair (jbl...@ksu.edu<mailto:jbl...@ksu.edu>). Review of applications will begin immediately and co

[ECOLOG-L] Experienced Field Assistant needed: Mount St. Helens

is about $16/hr. Dates: Mid June – Late August, with some flexibility. More information about research in Dr. Bishop’s lab is available at http://directory.vancouver.wsu.edu/people/john-bishop To apply send a CV or resume to Dr. John Bishop: bish...@wsu.edu<mailto:bish...@wsu.edu>. Includ

[ECOLOG-L] Requesting Assistance with Orthopteran ID

For the past couple weeks I’ve been hearing an odd, saw-buzzing stridulation in my neighborhood, and I finally managed to grab one of the singers and take a few photos. Looking through “The Songs of Insects” by Elliott and Hershberger, I’m pretty sure this is a Neoconocephalus, but I

[ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

I would like to know if anyone else is concerned whether scientists participating in a march, which is inherently political, may further erode public confidence in science as objective and nonpartisan. It seems to me that given the current climate, any march in protest of specific

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Watershed Biogeochemistry and the Food-Energy-Water Nexus

focused on the relationship between water, food, and energy storage capacity and resilience. The student will be based at WSU Vancouver as a member of Dr. John Harrison’s Watershed Biogeochemistry and Global Change Laboratory, but there will be ample opportunities to interact with other project

[ECOLOG-L] Parasitic plant conference

14th World Conference on Parasitic Plants: >From the Genome to the Field June 25-30, 2017 Asilomar Conference Center // Pacific Grove, California http://www.wcpp14.org/ You are warmly invited to the 14th World Congress on Parasitic Plants. This congress, first convened in 1973 in Malta, brings

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