[ECOLOG-L] Tips on Phone Interviews in Academia

Hi all, After sitting through many sessions of phone interviews as part of search committees I wrote up a set of simple tips for applicants. Hope these are useful. https://mcewanlab.org/2016/01/26/six-basic-tips-for-a-winning-phone-interview/ Best, Ryan - Ryan W. McEwan, PhD Associate

[ECOLOG-L] Tips for seeking a graduate mentor

Hi all, After many hundreds of conversations, here is a distillation of tips on finding a graduate mentor. For undergraduates who are looking into graduate school in Ecology, I hope this is helpful. https://mcewanlab.org/2018/11/10/path-to-grad-school-finding-a-fit-with-a-future-mentor/ Best

[ECOLOG-L] Open Access at the Torrey Botanical Society

and our small, dedicated team, is doing its best to lean forward. Cheers, Ryan McEwan Editor in Chief Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Ecological Society of America meeting in Louisville, KY

wishes, Ryan McEwan Program Chair Ecological Society of America 2019 Annual Meeting

[ECOLOG-L] Fire, climate & larch dynamics in Siberia- PhD student search

the interrelationships between fire, climate and forest dynamics in the Siberian arctic. The student will be based at the University of Dayton and will work in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan McEwan but will interact with a dynamite team including faculty and students from several other universities. I am seeking

[ECOLOG-L] Basic skills that a graduating undergraduate should have

Hi all, I would appreciate feedback on what you believe are essential skills that an undergraduate in Environmental Biology (in the broad sense) should have when they graduate. I am thinking here about field and lab skills, not necessarily concepts. For instance- wetland delineation; plant

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

Hi all, I am hoping that some on the board might have a good recommendation for a text on general experimental techniques & field methods in ecology. Best, Ryan *Ryan W. McEwan, PhD* *Associate Professor of Ecology* *Environmental Biology Program Director* *Department of

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainability Institute Director Position at the University of Dayton

Executive Director University of Dayton, Hanley Sustainability Institute Dayton, OH The University of Dayton (UD) seeks a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the University's Hanley Sustainability Institute (HSI). This is an exceptional opportunity for a

[ECOLOG-L] Invasive Plants in the Eastern Deciduous Forest- Open Access Special Issue

Dear Colleagues, You may be interested in some articles in this Open Access issue of the Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society. http://www.bioone.org/toc/tbot/143/4 Best Regards, Ryan McEwan Editor in Chief Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society

Re: [ECOLOG-L] promoting Ecology course

One idea for engaging students who are more medically oriented is to leverage current events. If you can flex enough in your class, you can "ride the waves" of current events to good effect in most semesters. Sadly enough, there are enough ongoing crises with Ecological underpinnings that

[ECOLOG-L] Some ideas for advancing graduate education in Ecology

Hi all, As folks are in the process of thinking about graduate school applications, I thought I would share an update of some ideas I have on graduate education in Ecology. http://mcewanlab.org/2016/01/30/some-ideas-for-advancing-graduate-education-in-ecology-in-a-time-of-scarcity/ Best

[ECOLOG-L] Helpful tips for phone interviews

Ecolog folks: As we hurtle into into interview season I put together a few phone interview tips that might be helpful. These are real basic things distilled from my experiences both as a candidate and as a search committee member over the last several years. These are pretty "faculty search"

[ECOLOG-L] Precition in Ecology: Ecological "barometers?"

Ecolog, In a graduate seminar I am teaching this year on Ecological Mechanisms we have happily veered into a discussion of the idea of prediction in ecology. A specific thing that is on our mind(s) is the idea of "indicators" that can be used as a way to anticipate oncoming ecological change.

[ECOLOG-L] University of Dayton, Ecologist Position (Closes Nov 6)

Applications for a tenure-track Ecology Assistant Professor position at the University of Dayton (specialty open) are being accepted until next Friday: https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/18334 A few general features of the job that might be interesting to you: - TA-line supported MS & PhD

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Ecologist), University of Dayton

In the Department of Biology, at the University of Dayton we are hiring an Ecologist. We have a TA-funded PhD program, significant start-up monies available and a renovated, single-use, lab space among other nice features. Teaching load is quite reasonable. Search Chair: ryan.mce...@udayton.edu

[ECOLOG-L] recommendation on growth/environmental chambers?

Dear Ecolog, My department is looking to purchase some new environmental chambers. Does anyone have good advice on the kinds of chambers that would be flexible (plant growth, insect rearing, etc.). Brands you like? Anything to avoid? Your feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks, Ryan --

[ECOLOG-L] Novel ecosystems, Invasive species, baseline conditions and restoration: Panel Discussion Video from Natural Areas Conference 2014

Hi all, I had the pleasure of moderating a great panel discussion here in Dayton at the Natural Areas Conference this last fall. I just found out the video is posted and I thought some might appreciate the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqVcGSlmFC8 The participants are: Reed Noss

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Ecology) University of Dayton

A few general features of the job that might be interesting: - competitive start up - TA-line supported MS PhD program - 1 lecture course + 1 lab teaching load/semester - specialty focused teaching assignments - teaching sabbatical 1 of the first 4 semesters - individual lab spaces as well as

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Position, University of Dayton, MS or PhD

*Position Announcement: * *Graduate Position in Ecology (MS or PhD)* *Dr. Ryan McEwan* An opportunity exists at the University of Dayton (UD) for graduate-level training in ecology. The student will be based at UD and will work in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan McEwan. I am seeking

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Ecology Faculty Position, Assistant Professor, University of Dayton

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biology with Specialization in Ecology Summary: The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Biology, specializing in Ecology, to join the faculty beginning August 16, 2015. All areas of specialization in ecology will

[ECOLOG-L] Continuing the conversation: Ideas for Grad Ed. in a Time of Scarcity

Hi all, I have had very many off-list replies to ideas I posted... found here if you didn't see the original: http://mcewanenvironecolab.wordpress.com/mentoring/ Below are a few ideas in response to some of the questions/comments- = If you have an MS and are having

[ECOLOG-L] Some ideas for advancing grad education in the face of scarcity

As the semester kicks off, I wanted to share some thoughts I had over the summer on graduate eduction: --- August 25, 2014 Some ideas for advancing graduate education in ecology in a time of scarcity The science of Ecology, like most scientific disciplines, is in the midst of a crisis of

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Invasion Ecology/Stream Ecology at the University of Dayton

Dear Colleagues: A postdoctoral associate position is availabled at the University of Dayton to assist with a project that looks at how the non-native invasive shrub Amur honeysuckle impacts headwater streams. This is a colloborative project with Eric Benbow at Michigan State University

[ECOLOG-L] Invasive Plants Symposium, call for papers and posters, Columbus, OH, Decmber 2012

Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to an invasive plant symposium to be held at the NCWSS http://www.ncwss.org/ annual conference in Columbus Ohio on December 11-12 (and attached). It is being co-sponsored by MIPN http://mipn.org/ and the Ohio Invasive Plants Council

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Recommendations for science writing guides

Writing Science by Schimel 2012 is fantastic for graduate students. , On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Ann Showalter emerald...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I am ordering science writing guides for our Writing Center. What writing guides do you recommend for undergrads and grad students? Thank

Re: [ECOLOG-L] evolution vs. natural selection videos

Evolution **improves** fit between a species traits and and local selection pressure(s) through time. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM, Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Bruce and Ecolog: I would like to see the video. And I would like to see a list of strange myths. Perhaps Ecolog

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The Audacity of Graduate School

There are many overgeneralizations in the points made by Aaron (and in the article linked above). Graduate school is HARD, no doubt about it, but I would guess that, in the field of ecology, the vast majority of graduate students are valued and respected members of communities within their

Re: [ECOLOG-L] invasive truffles

My understanding is that exotic refers basically to a species that has been transported by humans some time after the Columbian Exchange -which is a phrase coined by Alfred Crosby that refers to rapid, and radical, alteration of patterns of global commerce following the time of Columbus. As a

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Invasion, or progression?

Hi Josh, Interesting post! The terms adaptation, progression, and ecosystem evolution are confusing to me. But, I think I understand your point, and in my classes the cleverest students typically will ask me the same kind of question you posed to Ecolog! I think one of the obvious reasons that

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Forest Ecology, University of Dayton

Position Announcement: Graduate Position in Temperate Forest Ecology An opportunity exists at the University of Dayton (UD) for graduate-level training in deciduous forest ecology. The student will be based at UD and will work in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan McEwan. This search is focused

[ECOLOG-L] General Principles of Ecology for Undergraduates

wondering if there is some universal standard for Ecology. Does ESA have a list? Does anyone on this listserve know of any good source material? Thanks, Ryan McEwan Department of Biology The University of Dayton 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469-2320 Lab: http://academic.udayton.edu/ryanmcewan

[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Grad Position Open

An opportunity exists at the University of Dayton (UD) for graduate-level training in deciduous forest ecology. The student will be based at UD and will work in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan McEwan. I am seeking a motivated student who is eager to perform the arduous tasks associated with ecology

[ECOLOG-L] Old-growth Forest Ecology, MS Position, Kentucky

University, and will work in the lab of Dr. Tyler Smith (http://people.eku.edu/smithty/), but will be jointly advised by Dr. Ryan McEwan from the University of Dayton (http://academic.udayton.edu/RyanMcEwan/). Drs. Neil Pederson (Research Scientist, Lamont-Daugherty Earth Observatory) and Shannon

[ECOLOG-L] Dendroecology Graduate Student Position at The University of Dayton

of Dr. Ryan McEwan. I am seeking a motivated student who is eager to perform the arduous tasks associated with tree-ring sample collection in steep, forested, terrain in all weather conditions. Field dendrology skills are required and must be balanced by an eagerness to learn and implement complex

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunity: Old-Growth Forest Ecology

University in the Cumberland Laboratory of Forest Science ( http://people.eku.edu/pedersonn/clfs.php), but will be jointly advised by Dr. Neil Pederson (EKU) and Dr. Ryan McEwan from the University of Dayton ( http://academic.udayton.edu/RyanMcEwan). We are seeking a motivated student who is eager

[ECOLOG-L] Publish and be wrong?

This argument, that made a big splash in a major journal, argues that most publications that make a big splash in major journals are in fact wrong. Very interesting, but from this finding should we infer that this finding is wrong? -- Ryan McEwan The University of Dayton http

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Publish and be wrong?

://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12376658 --Rob -- Ryan McEwan The University of Dayton http://academic.udayton.edu/RyanMcEwan

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