[ECOLOG-L] New England Leaf Out Project

2013-04-15 Thread Libby Ellwood
Dear Ecologgers, In New England, leaf out is rapidly approaching. If you're like us, you're ready for some signs of spring! We are recruiting and organizing volunteers from throughout New England to record the date that they observe leaf out in a variety of common tree species. Observers in

[ECOLOG-L] Position Opening Field Technicians: Longleaf pine ecology

2013-04-15 Thread Joe Ledvina
Position Opening Field Technicians: Longleaf pine ecology The Savannah River Site, South Carolina We seek to fill two field technician positions for a large-scale experiment on the restoration of longleaf pine plant communities in the Southeastern United States. Primary job duties will include

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Calculus for Biology Majors

2013-04-15 Thread Carlos Navarro
Forgive me if I'm a bit simple but as I don’t have educational responsibilities allows me to be reckless (Unfortunately I have not any responsibility in science now too). Broadly speaking, I understand that biology is not physics or chemistry. Many physics study plays with the infinite term since

[ECOLOG-L] Mainz, Germany: open PhD position host-parasite interactions

2013-04-15 Thread Menzel, Dr. Florian
Job announcement - The Faculty 10 Biology, Institute of Zoology, Dept. Evolutionary Biology at the University of Mainz is searching for a PhD

[ECOLOG-L] Scholarships: 2013 - 2014 $4,000 MASNA Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarships.

2013-04-15 Thread Kevin Erickson
The Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) is proud to present the 2013 - 2014 MASNA Student Scholarships. The application for the 2013 - 2014 $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarships is now available. This year there are two scholarships available; one $4,000 scholarship for a college

Re: [ECOLOG-L] English as second language instructors

2013-04-15 Thread David L. McNeely
Some have voiced displeasure with their experiences or lack of success at understanding instruction delivered by persons whose first language was something other than English, and who spoke the language with difficulty. First, I have had difficulty understanding the spoken English of quite a

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: Evolution 2013 Early Registration Deadline is Friday

2013-04-15 Thread Mitch Cruzan
Deadline is Friday! The deadline for submitting titles for presentations* at Evolution 2013 in Snowbird is April 19. http://www.evolutionmeeting.org/Register2013.html#presub *Abstracts are required only if you are applying for an award. The early registration deadline for Evolution 2013 in

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Calculus for Biology Majors

2013-04-15 Thread malcolm McCallum
What you say regarding math and biology is not without merit. All life is governed by natural laws which are essentially mathematical equations. Obviously, we do not know all those equations, but many are taught in physics, math and chemistry. When we see things that seem to not follow

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Calculus for Biology Majors

2013-04-15 Thread J. Michael Nolan
Carlos. Not trying to start a full-scale war here. Not trying to put You and anyone on the spot. You say: Broadly speaking, I understand that biology is not physics or chemistry. Even in simple ways, Biology is Physics and Chemistry. I think about some things we know about Biology today.

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change.....

2013-04-15 Thread J. Michael Nolan
The Boston Marathon is today. I could be wrong, but am just not sure this is a Study I would use to support Global Warming as fact? Sorry if there is anyone from Boston U. that is offended. http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/601021/?sc=swhrxy=10005215 Thank you. Mike Nolan --

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Calculus for Biology Majors

2013-04-15 Thread Erin Hayes-Pontius
If I may interject, here's a good webcomic regarding the relationship among fields being discussed in this thread: http://xkcd.com/435/ On 15 April 2013 09:41, J. Michael Nolan mno...@rainforestandreef.orgwrote: Carlos. Not trying to start a full-scale war here. Not trying to put You

[ECOLOG-L] Science Communication Course

2013-04-15 Thread Alexandra Fries
Course in communicating science effectively The Integration and Application Network (a part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science) is conducting a three-day course in communicating science effectively. The course is being held in Cambridge, Maryland, 7-9 May, 2013. The

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity at Max Planck-Tübingen on Population Genetics of Phenotypic Plasticity

2013-04-15 Thread Doris Merrill
Max-Planck Institute for Developmental Biology MAX-PLANCK INSTITUT FÜR ENTWICKLUNGSBIOLOGIE The Department for Integrative Evolutionary Biology (Director Ralf J. Sommer) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position on Population Genetics of Phenotypic Plasticity. The Department has an

[ECOLOG-L] Suggestions for Grad Student Professional Development Course

2013-04-15 Thread James O Sickman
Hi: We are looking for materials (articles, books, videos) that could be used in a graduate-level professional development course in Environmental Sciences. The material covered in the course will include: Research and professional ethics Preparation for written and oral exams Preparation of

[ECOLOG-L] Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor position

2013-04-15 Thread Mike Vanni
Biology: Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor to teach topics such as Environmental Biology and Ecology and perform service to the department. Require: ABD (for appointment as Instructor), PhD (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor). Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae,

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Invasives Species Strike Teams - NY

2013-04-15 Thread Linda Rohleder
NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION Title: Invasives Species Strike Team Supervisor – Hudson Valley May 16th – August 21st, 2013 $13.28 per hour - 12 weeks 1 position available Location: Minnewaska State Park Preserve PO Box 893 New Paltz, NY 12561

[ECOLOG-L] MS Research Assistantship

2013-04-15 Thread Guiming Wang
Dear all, Below is an announcement for an MS research assistantship at Mississippi State University. Sorry for cross posting. Sincerely, Guiming Wang - Research Assistantship M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Lab Manager, Freshwater Ecology

2013-04-15 Thread Bradley Cardinale
SALARY RANGE: $30,000 to $34,000, commensurate on experience DURATION: This is a full-time position for 1-year with possible renewal contingent on funding. Position is available as soon as July 1st, 2013. JOB SUMMARY: The successful applicant will work in Dr. Bradley Cardinale’s