[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Fellowship - IGERT WISeNet at Duke University
WISeNet is currently accepting applications The WISeNet Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) program at Duke University prepares a new generation of Ph.D. students for interdisciplinary research in wireless sensor networks. Through the WISeNet training and certificate program, students contribute to the development of intelligent sensor systems that process, store, and learn from data so as to improve their ability to gather information over time. By participating in WISeNet laboratory and field experiments, trainees also contribute first hand to unprecedented observations of environmental and ecological processes, and more effective and reliable use of sensors for defense and national security. Trainees undertake four cross-disciplinary courses, laboratory and field experiments at international partner institutions, and specialized simulation, visualization, and virtual reality projects. These requirements are integrated within each trainee#146;s specialization area, which may range from ecology and geosciences to robotics and artificial intelligence. Trainees must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in one of the participating departments at Duke University. Duke students who are interested in applying should request application material from the WISeNet Program Director, Prof. Silvia Ferrari (Email: webmas...@lisc.pratt.duke.edu). Non- Duke students interested in WISeNet are strongly encouraged to apply to the graduate program of interest through Duke Graduate School (http://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/). For more information visit: http://wisenet.pratt.duke.edu/
Re: Science Research Ecology Plants Methane production
Wayne, This is the paper that the program was referring to: Keppler et al. 2006 Methane emissions from terrestrial plants under aerobic conditions. Nature 439, 187-191. I don't think there was any direct evidence of CO2 influencing the rate of methane production, but the methane efflux showed a strong temperature relationship, so the show may have been discussing the indirect impact of rising CO2. The study used gamma-irradiated leaves to minimize the potential of methane-producing bacteria causing the signal, but I don't think that methanotrophic bacteria were considered. Cheers, Danielle Way University of Toronto Wayne Tyson wrote: According to an English-language TV program originating in Germany, researchers at the Max Planck Institute have demonstrated that plants emit methane into the atmosphere. The report implied that more research is needed to determine whether or not this greenhouse gas is increasing because of increased levels of atmospheric CO2. First, does anyone know whether or not my interpretation is correct, in error, or incomplete? Second, I noted that there was no mention of the influence of methanotrophic bacteria, leaving the impression, with me at least, that methanotrophic activitiy was not part of their calculations. Is anyone familiar enough with this research to clarify this? Did the TV producers simply leave this aspect of the research out of the report or do the researchers consider it irrelevant or insignificant? WT
[ECOLOG-L] Canada Research Chair position in "Complex Environmental Systems Modeling and Analysis"
Dear Colleagues, We're searching for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in "Complex Environmental Systems Modeling and Analysis" here at Western, and I'd appreciate if you would pass along the ad to any interested researchers. Scientists who use advanced statistical tools and modeling to address ecological questions are particularly encouraged to apply. A Tier 1 CRC is tenable for seven years and is renewable - these are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For each Tier 1 Chair, the university receives $200,000 annually for seven years. If you have any questions, please let me know - I'm on the search committee and would be happy to discuss the position with potential candidates. The ad can be found here: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/CSMA_Ad_Feb12017_ConsensusV41.pdf Many thanks, Dani Way ---- Danielle Way Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, Biological & Geological Sciences Building London, ON, Canada N6A 5B7 519-661-2111 ext. 88734 http://www.uwo.ca/biology/Faculty/way/index.htm Adjunct Assistant Professor Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University Box 90328, Levine Science Research Centre Durham, NC, USA 27708
