[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Geology

2014-11-11 Thread Brian Buma
Position in Geology, Geomorphology, and Coastal Geology The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology. The position directly supports the UAS undergraduate Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs in

[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Forest Ecology field methods

2015-03-10 Thread Brian Buma
of forest stand description, biomass estimation, spatial stem mapping, bog and soils ecology, pathogen/pest assessment, and canopy metrics. The course is being offered through the University of Alaska Southeast, contact Brian Buma (brian.b...@uas.alaska.edu) for more information. Applications

Re: [ECOLOG-L] state budgets and higher ed

2016-04-07 Thread Brian Buma
Hi Malcolm, Alaska is a good example - cuts have been proposed on the order of 10-20% (and more, if you count cuts in the last couple years). Programs have been lost already - fairly grim. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Rangefinder versus distance meter

2016-04-18 Thread Brian Buma
highway type reflector, nothing fancy) to get it to work. Very fast, and has an azimuth output for mapping. That also works well though you need to either use a non-magnetic tripod or monitor/correct for any metal in the tripod with a compass from time to time. --- Brian Buma

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology

2017-02-13 Thread Brian Buma
, certainly. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com 2017-02-13 11:50 GMT-09:00 Manuel SpĂ­nola <mspinol...@gmail.com>: > Dear list members, > > Is appropriate for an or

[ECOLOG-L] Upcoming workshop on land-ocean connectivity

2016-10-18 Thread Brian Buma
Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations; Vancouver Island University), Eran Hood (University of Alaska Southeast) and Suzanne Tank (University of Alberta) Coastal Rainforest Margins RCN steering committee: Allison Bidlack (University of Alaska Southeast), Brian Buma (University

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: Forest carbon distribution terrestrial-marine flux integration

2017-03-28 Thread Brian Buma
, cross-disciplinary network provided by the RCN including aquatic biogeochemists, soil scientists, glaciologists, and marine scientists all working collaboratively on the same questions. The postdoc will work most closely with Allison Bidlack (PI) and Brian Buma (co-PI) at the University of Alaska

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feedback on SPOT devices and suggestions for requesting emergency aid outside of cell service

2017-03-28 Thread Brian Buma
I use a Delorme InReach in Alaska/Yukon, which provides tracking and SMS as well. I don't know SPOT devices. But the InReach has worked really well in all conditions. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: Forest carbon distribution and flux integration in Alaska

2017-03-13 Thread Brian Buma
) and Brian Buma (co-PI) at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, Alaska, as well as with members of the interdisciplinary RCN team. The opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada is available as needed. All offers include both a competitive salary

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Free PhotoShop alternatives - any recommendations for scientific applications

2017-03-04 Thread Brian Buma
I have used GIMP in the past as an alternative to Photoshop (when I was traveling and didn't have PS computer, and needed to edit ASAP) and it worked quite well. I would certainly recommend trying that one. Brian Buma --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in boreal fire ecology, permafrost, and carbon dynamics: University of Alaska

2017-08-06 Thread Brian Buma
*I will be at ESA 2018 if potential applicants would like to meet* A PhD position is available starting Summer, 2018, with Dr. Brian Buma at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast. This exciting opportunity will take the student throughout Alaska, and focus on the interaction between

[ECOLOG-L] Masters position in Alaska at the interface of forest carbon and natural disasters: Buma lab, fall 2018

2017-08-06 Thread Brian Buma
*I will be at ESA 2017 if you would like to meet and discuss this opportunity.* A Masters position is available starting Fall 2018, with Dr. Brian Buma at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast. This exciting opportunity will take the student throughout Alaska, focusing on one

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Interesting column in Nature about rescuing old data

2017-05-25 Thread Brian Buma
-lawrence-archives --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 11:57 AM, David Inouye <ino...@umd.edu> wrote: > https://www.nature.com/news/rescue

[ECOLOG-L] Survey re: return of overhead on grants to faculty

2017-11-01 Thread Brian Buma
as interested in reports of 0% return as reports of 3% or 5% or however much (or other arrangements), so as to get as balanced an idea as possible. Thanks! Brian --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu

[ECOLOG-L] F Return Rate survey results, and expanded survey link

2017-11-07 Thread Brian Buma
titutional support (e.g., administration). This isn't about getting information to negotiate or argue with, but rather seeing what information needs exist regarding the use of F for all parties. The link: https://goo.gl/forms/pnBwjptPW3cjbNJ02 Thanks again! ------- Brian