[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News
Susan Weiler
weilercs@whitman.edu
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 08:54:09 -0700
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Resources
Ethics in Science
Submitted by Jeff Dudycha
Several months ago Sue asked about articles that are useful for
teaching research ethics. Kevin Geedey & I (both zooplankton
evolutionary ecologists) have been involved with the Poynter Center
for the Study of Ethics in American Institutions and its research
ethics education workshops (http://www.indiana.edu/~poynter). As a
result of these, we put together some materials aimed specifically at
ecologists. Sue thought many of you might find them relevant to your
work, and asked if I'd send out the citations with a bit of
explanation. They are being published in Frontiers in Ecology and
Environmental Science (http://www.frontiersinecology.org) over the
next several issues.
The pieces that are out are:
Adventures of the Mad Scientist: fostering science ethics in ecology
with case studies. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003; 1(6): 330-333.
(This is an introduction to the case study approach, along with a
case involving zooplankton transplantation experiments).
The big story. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003; 1(7): 391-392. (This
case involves chemical contamination of a stream, and dealing with
the press)
Polluted objectivity. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003; 1(8): (This is
coming out in a week or two; it deals with politically sensitive
stream diversity analysis)
The other cases aren't specifically aquatic in nature, but are
briefly described in the introductory article. If any of you do try
using them, Kevin and I are interested in hearing feedback on how
things went so that we can improve them in the future.
Cheers,
Jeff
*****************************
Jeffry L. Dudycha
jdudycha@bio.indiana.edu
812 / 856-0115
Dept. of Biology, Jordan Hall
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-3700
**************************************************
National Science Foundation Grant Proposal Guide, NSF 04-2, Effective
October 1, 2003
URL : http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf042
***************************************************
New Science Forum:
I am pleased to announce a new Science Community Forum, a public bulletin
board which includes all things related (or not) to science, research, and
teaching.
Announce or Review New Publications:
I welcome you to post any announcements on the forum, including
upcoming symposia, open positions, and NEW PUBLICATIONS / PAPERS.
Please post a message when you publish a new paper, where to find it,
and let us know if we can get reprints from you. I also welcome
reviews of publications.
Teaching:
Share teaching advise, direction, and materials. Whether you need help or
feel you might be able to offer some help, please stop by. Also, teachers
can set up private forums for their class that are invisible to all other
users! See more information at:
http://forum.toddalbert.com/viewtopic.php?p=3D39#39
NEW! Ask a Scientist
All of us, from school children to seniors, have burning science questi=
ons,
like Why does ice float? and Why is the sky blue? In this new section,
anyone can post a questions and have it answered by scientists from around
the world!
Become a part of the community. See what it has to offer. And check ba=
ck
often. Maybe you can start your day at
http://forum.toddalbert.com and see what's new. Thanks for your support!
Todd Albert
NASA Graduate Research Fellow
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
University of Colorado
216 UCB, Boulder, CO 80305-0216
tel. 1-303-492-6881 fax. 1-303-492-1149
http://toddalbert.com
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Science News
CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING THE OCEANS
from The San Francisco Chronicle via Sigma Xi Science in the News
Long-ter m emissions of carbon dioxide by the world's automobiles, powe=
r
plants and industries could sharply increase the acidity of the oceans and
devastate much of their marine life, scientists at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory warn.
In a study based on computer models and limited experiments, the Liver=
more
researchers contend that if emissions are not curbed, the acidity of the
seas will increase more rapidly over the next 1,000 years than it has over
the past 300 million years, and efforts to stave off the damage are
unlikely to succeed.
Carbon dioxide emissions are already known as the biggest offenders in
global warming, but the new findings by the scientists at one of the
Department of Energy's major laboratories point to a wholly different
problem - - the increasing acidity of the world's oceans -- that has
received scarcely any public attention.
http://snurl.com/2gne
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings
ORION Workshop
Ocean Research Interactive Observatory Networks
4-8 January 2004
The Caribe Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico
For workshop registration and additional information, visit:
http://www.orionprogram.org
Registration Deadline is 1 October 2003
------------------------
The rapid development of enabling technologies for time-series science
offers the potential to revolutionize how ocean science will be
conducted in the new millennium. These observational developments are
mirrored by new advancements in numerical modeling. This combined
capability will enable scientists to address interdisciplinary processes
operating in the earth, ocean, and atmosphere. To stimulate the
development of interactive observatory based research and education,
NSF's ORION Program will capitalize on new technical capabilities
provided by Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) infrastructure to meet
the current convergence of basic research and societal needs. The OOI
will consist of three components facilitating research in the coastal,
regional (spanning the coasts to the deep sea) and deep ocean, and
employing a broad suite of enabling technologies including cables,
moorings, and relocatable and fixed observatories.
The ORION workshop will formulate the science priorities and educationa=
l
opportunities that can be addressed using ocean observatories.
For workshop registration and additional information, visit:
http://www.orionprogram.org
Registration Deadline is 1 October 2003
Partial travel funds will be available for eligible participants.
Sponsors:
National Science Foundation, USA
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council, Canada
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Jobs for PhDs
Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) in Freshwater Ecology/Fish Biology
Environmental Biology, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
University of Adelaide
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on an ARC Linkage
project: =93Native fish stocking of rivers: discriminating between
hatchery-reared and wild fish=94. The project is a joint venture between th=
e
University of Adelaide, NSW Fisheries and the Department of Sustainability
and Environment, Victoria. The project will develop and evaluate protocols
for chemical marking of ear bones of hatchery-reared fish so that their
source can be determined. Experimental stocking of hatchery-reared fish wil=
l
be undertaken and population structure and source of fish (i.e. stocked
versus wild) determined in stocked and unstocked rivers. Natural chemical
signatures will also be used to help determine important recruitment areas.
Candidates should hold or be close to receiving a PhD in a relevant
discipline (or have equivalent experience) and should have experience in
working with biological samples, in particular biogenic material such as fis=
h
otoliths, demonstrated laboratory analytical skills and experience with larg=
e
analytical instruments (e.g. ICP-MS), demonstrated record of publication of
research results in peer-reviewed journals.
The fixed term position is available immediately until 30th June 2006.
Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae, description of research
experience, statement addressing selection criteria and names and email
details of three referees should be emailed to Dr Bronwyn Gillanders
(bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au) by 17th October. For further
information email or call Dr Gillanders at 61 8 8303 6235 or 0417 036235.
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Dr Bronwyn Gillanders
Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories
Darling Building
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
Bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au
Ph 61 8 8303 6235
=46ax 61 8 8303 4364
CRICOS Provider Number 00123M
***************************************************
This newsletter has been developed by C. Susan Weiler for the purpose
of distributing information of potential interest to recent PhDs
engaged in interdisciplinary aquatic science or climate change
research, and to build an international sense of community among
recent grads. It provides an international forum for the exchange of
information and opinions regarding research, professional and social
issues.
The views and opinions expressed are strictly those of C.S. Weiler or
of the individual who has submitted a particular item for
distribution. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those
of the funding agencies or sponsoring societies. Dr. Weiler serves as
producer and editor and reserves the right to edit or reject material
submitted to the list.
Please submit announcements of interest to recent PhDs to
phd@whitman.edu or weiler@whitman.edu.
=46or ease of transmission, please do not send attachments. Send a
short message in the body of an e-mail message, and link to any
appropriate websites.
--
C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D.
Biology Department Tel: 509-527-5948
Whitman College Fax: 509-527-5961
Walla Walla, WA 99362
weiler@whitman.edu
Programs for Recent PhDs http://aslo.org/phd.html
Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences http://www.aslo.org/mas.html
DIALOG and DIACES poster http://www.aslo.org/phd/dialogposter.pdf
DISCCRS poster http://www.aslo.org/phd/disccrsposter.pdf
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<div><b>Ethics in Science</b></div>
<div>Submitted by Jeff Dudycha</div>
<div> Several months ago Sue asked about
articles that are useful for teaching research ethics. Kevin
Geedey & I (both zooplankton evolutionary ecologists) have been
involved with the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics in American
Institutions and its research ethics education workshops
(http://www.indiana.edu/~poynter). As a result of these, we put
together some materials aimed specifically at ecologists. Sue
thought many of you might find them relevant to your work, and asked
if I'd send out the citations with a bit of explanation. They
are being published in Frontiers in Ecology and Environmental Science
(http://www.frontiersinecology.org) over the next several
issues.</div>
<div> The pieces that are out are:</div>
<div><b>Adventures of the Mad Scientist</b>: fostering science
ethics in ecology with case studies. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003;
1(6): 330-333. (This is an introduction to the case study
approach, along with a case involving zooplankton transplantation
experiments).</div>
<div><b>The big story</b>. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003; 1(7):
391-392. (This case involves chemical contamination of a stream,
and dealing with the press)</div>
<div><b>Polluted objectivity</b>. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2003; 1(8):
(This is coming out in a week or two; it deals with politically
sensitive stream diversity analysis)</div>
<div> The other cases aren't specifically aquatic in
nature, but are briefly described in the introductory article. If any
of you do try using them, Kevin and I are interested in hearing
feedback on how things went so that we can improve them in the
future.</div>
<div>Cheers,<br>
Jeff<br>
*****************************<br>
Jeffry L. Dudycha<br>
jdudycha@bio.indiana.edu<br>
812 / 856-0115<br>
Dept. of Biology, Jordan Hall<br>
Indiana University</div>
<div>Bloomington, IN 47405-3700</div>
<div><b><br></b></div>
<div><b><br></b></div>
<div><b>**************************************************</b></div>
<div><b><br></b></div>
<div><b>National Science Foundation Grant Proposal Guide, NSF 04-2,
Effective October 1, 2003</b></div>
<div align=3D"center">URL :
http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf042</div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div
align=3D"center">***************************************************</div
>
<div><b><br></b></div>
<div><b>New Science Forum:</b></div>
<div>I am pleased to announce a new Science Community Forum, a public
bulletin<br>
board which includes all things related (or not) to science, research,
and</div>
<div>teaching.</div>
<div> Announce or Review New Publications:</div>
<div>I welcome you to post any announcements on the forum, including
upcoming symposia, open positions, and NEW PUBLICATIONS / PAPERS.
Please post a message when you publish a new paper, where to find it,
and let us know if we can get reprints from you. I also welcome
reviews of publications.</div>
<div> Teaching:</div>
<div>Share teaching advise, direction, and materials. Whether
you need help or<br>
feel you might be able to offer some help, please stop by. Also,
teachers<br>
can set up private forums for their class that are invisible to all
other<br>
users! See more information at:</div>
<div>http://forum.toddalbert.com/viewtopic.php?p=3D39#39</div>
<div>NEW! Ask a Scientist</div>
<div> All of us, from school children to seniors,
have burning science questions,<br>
like Why does ice float? and Why is the sky blue? In this new
section,<br>
anyone can post a questions and have it answered by scientists from
around</div>
<div>the world!<br>
Become a part of the community. See what it has to
offer. And check back<br>
often. Maybe you can start your day at</div>
<div>http://forum.toddalbert.com and see what's new.
Thanks for your support!</div>
<div> Todd Albert</div>
<div> NASA Graduate Research Fellow<br>
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences<br>
University of Colorado<br>
216 UCB, Boulder, CO 80305-0216<br>
tel. 1-303-492-6881 fax.
1-303-492-1149<br>
http://toddalbert.com</div>
<div><br></div>
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<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1" color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Science
News</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div><b>CARBON DIOXIDE POISONING THE OCEANS</b></div>
<div>from The San Francisco Chronicle via Sigma Xi Science in the
News<br>
Long-ter m emissions of carbon dioxide by the
world's automobiles, power<br>
plants and industries could sharply increase the acidity of the oceans
and</div>
<div>devastate much of their marine life, scientists at Lawrence
Livermore</div>
<div>National Laboratory warn.<br>
In a study based on computer models and
limited experiments, the Livermore<br>
researchers contend that if emissions are not curbed, the acidity of
the<br>
seas will increase more rapidly over the next 1,000 years than it has
over<br>
the past 300 million years, and efforts to stave off the damage
are</div>
<div>unlikely to succeed.<br>
Carbon dioxide emissions are already known as the
biggest offenders in<br>
global warming, but the new findings by the scientists at one of
the<br>
Department of Energy's major laboratories point to a wholly
different<br>
problem - - the increasing acidity of the world's oceans -- that
has<br>
received scarcely any public attention.</div>
<div align=3D"center">http://snurl.com/2gne</div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font
color=3D"#0000FF"><b>***************************************************</b
></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1" color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Summer
Programs, Courses, Internships</b></font>,<font size=3D"+1"
color=3D"#0000FF"><b> Meetings</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1"
color=3D"#0000FF"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div><b>ORION Workshop</b></div>
<div><b>Ocean Research Interactive Observatory Networks</b><br>
4-8 January 2004<br>
The Caribe Hilton</div>
<div>San Juan, Puerto Rico<br>
For workshop registration and additional
information, visit:</div>
<div>http://www.orionprogram.org</div>
<div> Registration Deadline is 1 October
2003<br>
------------------------<br>
The rapid development of enabling technologies for time-series
science<br>
offers the potential to revolutionize how ocean science will be<br>
conducted in the new millennium. These observational developments
are<br>
mirrored by new advancements in numerical modeling. This combined<br>
capability will enable scientists to address interdisciplinary
processes<br>
operating in the earth, ocean, and atmosphere. To stimulate
the<br>
development of interactive observatory based research and
education,<br>
NSF's ORION Program will capitalize on new technical capabilities<br>
provided by Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) infrastructure to
meet<br>
the current convergence of basic research and societal needs.
The OOI</div>
<div>will consist of three components facilitating research in the
coastal,<br>
regional (spanning the coasts to the deep sea) and deep ocean, and<br>
employing a broad suite of enabling technologies including
cables,</div>
<div>moorings, and relocatable and fixed observatories.<br>
The ORION workshop will formulate the science
priorities and educational</div>
<div>opportunities that can be addressed using ocean
observatories.<br>
For workshop registration and additional
information, visit:</div>
<div>http://www.orionprogram.org</div>
<div> Registration Deadline is 1 October
2003</div>
<div>Partial travel funds will be available for eligible
participants.<br>
Sponsors:<br>
National Science Foundation, USA</div>
<div>Natural Science and Engineering Research Council, Canada</div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font
color=3D"#0000FF"><b>***************************************************</b
></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1" color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Jobs for
PhDs</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font color=3D"#0000FF"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div><b>Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) in Freshwater
Ecology/Fish Biology</b></div>
<div>Environmental Biology, School of Earth and Environmental
Sciences,<b> University of Adelaide</b><br>
<br>
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on an ARC
Linkage<br>
project: =93Native fish stocking of rivers: discriminating between<br>
hatchery-reared and wild fish=94. The project is a joint venture
between the<br>
University of Adelaide, NSW Fisheries and the Department of
Sustainability<br>
and Environment, Victoria. The project will develop and evaluate
protocols<br>
for chemical marking of ear bones of hatchery-reared fish so that
their<br>
source can be determined. Experimental stocking of
hatchery-reared fish will<br>
be undertaken and population structure and source of fish (i.e.
stocked<br>
versus wild) determined in stocked and unstocked rivers. Natural
chemical<br>
signatures will also be used to help determine important recruitment
areas.<br>
<br>
Candidates should hold or be close to receiving a PhD in a
relevant<br>
discipline (or have equivalent experience) and should have experience
in<br>
working with biological samples, in particular biogenic material such
as fish<br>
otoliths, demonstrated laboratory analytical skills and experience
with large<br>
analytical instruments (e.g. ICP-MS), demonstrated record of
publication of<br>
research results in peer-reviewed journals.<br>
<br>
The fixed term position is available immediately until 30th June
2006.<br>
Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae, description of
research<br>
experience, statement addressing selection criteria and names and
email</div>
<div>details of three referees should be emailed to Dr Bronwyn
Gillanders<br>
(bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au) by 17th October. For
further<br>
information email or call Dr Gillanders at 61 8 8303 6235 or 0417
036235.<br>
<br>
--<br>
Dr Bronwyn Gillanders<br>
Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories<br>
Darling Building<br>
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Adelaide<br>
SA 5005<br>
AUSTRALIA<br>
<br>
Bronwyn.gillanders@adelaide.edu.au<br>
Ph 61 8 8303 6235<br>
=46ax 61 8 8303 4364<br>
</div>
<div>CRICOS Provider Number 00123M</div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
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align=3D"center">***************************************************</div
>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"-1">This newsletter has been developed
by C. Susan Weiler for the purpose of distributing information of
potential interest to recent PhDs engaged in interdisciplinary aquatic
science or climate change research, and to build an international
sense of community among recent grads. It provides an international
forum for the exchange of information and opinions regarding research,
professional and social issues.</font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"-1">The views and opinions expressed
are strictly those of C.S. Weiler or of the individual who has
submitted a particular item for distribution. The opinions expressed
do not necessarily reflect those of the funding agencies or sponsoring
societies. Dr. Weiler serves as producer and editor and reserves the
right to edit or reject material submitted to the list.</font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Please submit
announcements of interest to recent PhDs to phd@whitman.edu or
weiler@whitman.edu.</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center">For ease of transmission, please do not send
attachments. Send a short message in the body of an e-mail message,
and link to any appropriate websites.</div>
<div><br></div>
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<div>C. Susan Weiler,
Ph.D. <br>
Biology
Department <span
></span> Tel:
509-527-5948 <br
>
Whitman
College <span
></span
>
=46ax: 509-527-5961<br>
Walla Walla, WA 99362<br>
weiler@whitman.edu <br>
Programs for Recent
PhDs <span
></span> http://aslo.org/phd.html<br>
Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences
http://www.aslo.org/mas.html<br>
DIALOG and DIACES poster
http://www.aslo.org/phd/dialogposter.pdf</div>
<div> DISCCRS poster
http://www.aslo.org/phd/disccrsposter.pdf <span
></span> </div>
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