Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fwd: [ECOLOG-L] Families in Science - Balancing your personal and professional life
To David's point regarding productivity: http://www.salon.com/2012/03/14/bring_back_the_40_hour_work_week/ Don't worry if you refuse to work an 80 hour work week. You may be just as productive as those working 40 hour weeks and still have time for family and other pursuits.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] What Can I DO?? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Message from Paul Ehrlich
If scientists are not receptive to or rigorously examining opposing viewpoints, then they failing as their role as scientists. However, that is not to say they there are not many viewpoints out there (especially in terms of climate change) that are not backed by any actual science data. I think this whole discussion should serve as a reminder about the kind of science education that is happening in our country at the k-12 level and the transformation that is needed. In order for society to make these changes that we are asking them, they have to be scientifically literate. If we are just teaching content and science facts in school, then we will not have a society with the skills to understand modeling, reason through arguments, ask probing questions, and argue evidence based on data not personal bias. Not everyone is going to grow up to be a scientist, but if we want to be able to have these discussions with *everyone*, we have to teach our students to be able to think. examine evidence. and question. now. My two cents. Susan Pienta
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Treatment of Ecology in AP classes
Thanks Merran Melanie, I would have to agree. I had an incredible biology teacher;my high school anatomy and physiology class was more rigorous than many of the science classes I took in college. I certainly would disagree with the statement that when students are taking AP Bio they are not getting college level education. But as an educator myself now, I know that this isn't always the case. However, that is perhaps more a reflection on our education system and is an entirely different discussion. Good luck figuring out a system that works for your school and your students! Susan
Re: [ECOLOG-L] What do technicians do in the off season?
Thank you Olivia for giving a shout-out to AmeriCorps. I am currently serving a second term and through AmeriCorps, I have gained skills in GIS, stream and fisheries restoration, grant writing, prescribed burning, among others. If you weren't already aware, it is has been proposed to eliminate funding for the corporation for national and community service which includes AmeriCorps programs. For all of you who have been an AmeriCorps member, have utilized the skills of a member, or just recognize the importance of this program, please encourage your congressional representatives to vote no! Thanks, Susan On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Olivia D. oliviadu...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Jason et al., After 10+ years of doing the seasonal field tech thing (including a couple after getting my MS), I absolutely echo what Ms. Orling and Ms. Weissinger and others have said (there are winter jobs in Arizona and southern California! go travel and volunteer!), but I also want to put in a plug for Americorps. Americorps is not just for recent high school or college graduates. The others in my program were well-educated, well-experienced, entry-level professionals. My Americorps position with a water district was an opportunity to hold a lot of responsibility, learn a great deal, and work for a whole continuous year building resume-worthy experience while getting a stipend and funds to pay back some school loans. SCA is another good conservation-oriented organization with leadership opportunities. In my opinion, volunteerism gets short shrift in the US, and it's often overlooked by those of us looking for yet another field gig. Olivia
