[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 12/01/03
Susan Weiler
weilercs@whitman.edu
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 08:58:34 -0800
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DIALOG and Disccrs News
12/01/03
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Resources
RESOURCES FOR EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION at
<http://personal.cmich.edu/%7Efranc1m/homepage.htm>http://personal.cmich.edu=
/~franc1m/homepage.htm
the links are organized around the sequence of topics typically
taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class.
Links are also, available for environmental science, earth
science/geography education, career opportunities, and more. The
sites selected are based on image quality, ease with which lesson
plans can be developed, organization, authenticity, scope, and
format. Please contact me at
<mailto:Mark.Francek@cmich.edu>Mark.Francek@cmich.edu to remove
yourself from the mailing list, add a new subscriber, or suggest a
site to be listed.
2003: THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRESH WATER: from the UN, ` Here you
will find a selection of websites, online publications, books,
reports classified by region. Helpful for learning more about the
issues and researching about the state of our freshwater resources.
<http://www.wateryear2003.org/ev.php?URL_ID=3D1456&URL_DO=3DDO_TOPIC&URL_SEC=
TION=3D201>http://www.wateryear2003.org/ev.php?URL_ID=3D1456&URL_DO=3DDO_TOP=
IC&URL_SECTION=3D201
this is an example of the sort of material collected on Mark
=46rancek's site. See above to add yourself to his mailing list.
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Science News
CORAL REEFS MAY BE HEALTHIER THAN THOUGHT
from Associated Press
MIAMI -- An inspection of deeper-water Caribbean coral reefs found them
healthier than previously believed, scientists said.
A three-year survey of 20 coral reef areas in the western Atlantic found
those in 20 feet to 65 feet of water had an average of 26 percent living
coral cover.
Previous studies in both shallow and deep water have found as little as 15
percent coral cover, said Robert Ginsburg, a professor of marine geology
and geophysics at the University of Miami.
http://snurl.com/33bz
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=46orum
Next generation of polar reseach vessel for US science
The polar science community in the United States is currently planning
for a next-generation polar research vessel for primary use in Antarctic
seas. The initial needs assessment was accomplished during a series of
disciplinary workshops in 2001.
A conceptual design for a new vessel is now being developed. Antarctic
Research Vessel Operations Committee (ARVOC) is now soliciting comments
and input on the developing conceptual design. With Raytheon Polar
Services Company (RPSC) they will be hosting a series of town hall
meetings at the upcoming American Geophysical Union (AGU) meetings in
San Francisco and Portland and the American Society of Limnology and
Oceanography (ASLO) meeting in Hawaii.
The first of these town hall meetings is at Fall AGU on Monday,
8 December 2003, 19:30-21:00 in Moscone West room 2000. Refreshments
and snacks will be served. There will be a brief discussion about
the planning process and the current state of the conceptual design.
Members of ARVOC and the design group will be present to field
questions and solicit comments.
RPSC has also set up a web page designed to capture community input
during the conceptual design development period. Please go to:
http://www.polar.org/science/marine/prv/
=46or further information, please go to: http://www.polar.org/
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings
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Jobs for PhDs
Molecular Biologist / Virologist
Salary on appointment =A322,770 pa rising to =A325,880
Plymouth, UK
A new post at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) offers an
enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist the exciting opportunity
to work with us in a cutting edge, globally important and
technologically advanced research area of marine genomics. PML is an
international centre of excellence for marine biological, chemical
and ecotoxicological research. PML's research portfolio places
particular emphasis on the use of molecular and post-genomic tools to
understand the role of marine viruses in microbially driven
biogeochemical processes.
A Molecular Biologist / Virologist is sought to develop and utilise a
virus oligo-microarray from a recently sequenced marine algal virus.
Transcription profiles from the virus genome will be generated during
in vitro and in situ infection experiments. The candidate will be
encouraged to further develop the post by initiating project ideas
involving marine genomics, and to utilise and expand the post-genomic
capabilities at PML. The post will have access to PML's recently
acquired latest modern molecular laboratory instrumentation and will
benefit from computer word processing, networking and communications
technology.
We are looking for a research scientist interested in the role of
viruses in marine ecosystems. Applicants must have a PhD or
equivalent in either virology, microbiology, molecular ecology and/or
post-genomic technologies. Working experience of bioinformatics
software will be a definite advantage. The appointment is a permanent
full-time position. You must be willing to work flexible hours at sea
if required.
=46or additional information and an application form, write to
Miss J Weeks,
Human Resources Department,
Plymouth Marine Laboratory,
Prospect Place,
Plymouth, PL1 3DH.
Tel: (01 752) 633100. Fax (01 752) 633101. Email: vacancies@mail.pml.ac.uk.
The Geology Department at Pomona College, the founding member of the
Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
level of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2004. Candidates with
significant teaching experience are encouraged to apply. The candidate must
have a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts
environment and to establishing an active research program involving
undergraduates in field and laboratory components. Teaching responsibilities
will include historical geology, sedimentology, introductory and specialty
courses. The ideal candidate will have a research direction that complements
those already in the department; such research areas might include
paleoclimatology, paleobiology, paleoecology, sedimentology, or coastal
studies. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy,
a summary of research plans and three letters of reference to Professor
Linda Reinen, Geology Department, Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711. Web
address: http://www.geology.pomona.edu; email: lreinen@pomona.edu. Review of
completed applications will begin November 21, 2003. Pomona College is an
equal opportunity employer, and it especially invites applications from
women and members of under-represented groups.
Professor of Biology (equivalent to a Chair in Biology), University
of Sidney, Australia
The University of Sydney, School of Biological Sciences seeks to
appoint a Professor in any field of contemporary biology compatible
with its programmes. It is a major contributor to the Faculty of
Science's Bachelors' degrees in Science, Environmental Science,
Marine Science, Medical Science, Bachelor of Science
(Bioinformatics), BSc (Molecular Biotechnology), BSc (Molecular
Biology and Genetics) and related programmes (including special
options for both Advanced and Talented students), and to a range of
postgraduate course work and research degrees. The appointee will
have a distinguished international reputation as a leader in research
in his or her field, and will provide academic leadership and
mentoring in both research and teaching in the School.
Information about the school and the position can be obtained at the
following web site http://www.bio.usyd.edu.au
***************************************************
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 align=3D"center">12/01/03</div>
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<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1"
color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Resources</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>RESOURCES FOR EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION</b> at <a
href=3D"http://personal.cmich.edu/%7Efranc1m/homepage.htm"
>http://personal.cmich.edu/~franc1m/homepage.htm</a> the links are
organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an
introductory earth science or physical geography class. Links are
also, available for environmental science, earth science/geography
education, career opportunities, and more. The sites selected are
based on image quality, ease with which lesson plans can be developed,
organization, authenticity, scope, and format. Please contact me at <a
href=3D"mailto:Mark.Francek@cmich.edu">Mark.Francek@cmich.edu</a> to
remove yourself from the mailing list, add a new subscriber, or
suggest a site to be listed.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>2003: THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRESH WATER:</b> from the UN,
` Here you will find a selection of websites, online publications,
books, reports classified by region. Helpful for learning more about
the issues and researching about the state of our freshwater
resources.</div>
<div><a
href=3D
"http://www.wateryear2003.org/ev.php?URL_ID=3D1456&URL_DO=3DDO_TOPIC&=
;URL_SECTION=3D201"><span
></span
>http://www.wateryear2003.org/ev.php?URL_ID=3D1456&URL_DO=3DDO_TOPIC<spa=
n
></span>&URL_SECTION=3D201</a></div>
<div>this is an example of the sort of material collected on Mark
=46rancek's site. See above to add yourself to his mailing list.</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>Science
News</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div><b>CORAL REEFS MAY BE HEALTHIER THAN THOUGHT</b><br>
from Associated Press<br>
<br>
MIAMI -- An inspection of deeper-water Caribbean coral reefs found
them<br>
healthier than previously believed, scientists said.<br>
<br>
A three-year survey of 20 coral reef areas in the western Atlantic
found<br>
those in 20 feet to 65 feet of water had an average of 26 percent
living<br>
coral cover.<br>
<br>
Previous studies in both shallow and deep water have found as little
as 15<br>
percent coral cover, said Robert Ginsburg, a professor of marine
geology<br>
and geophysics at the University of Miami.<br>
http://snurl.com/33bz</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"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><font size=3D"+1"
color=3D"#0000FF"><b>Forum</b></font></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div><b>Next generation of polar reseach vessel for US</b>
science</div>
<div>The polar science community in the United States is currently
planning<br>
for a next-generation polar research vessel for primary use in
Antarctic<br>
seas. The initial needs assessment was accomplished during a series
of</div>
<div>disciplinary workshops in 2001.<br>
A conceptual design for a new vessel is now
being developed. Antarctic<br>
Research Vessel Operations Committee (ARVOC) is now soliciting
comments<br>
and input on the developing conceptual design. With Raytheon
Polar</div>
<div>Services Company (RPSC) they will be hosting a series of<b> town
hall<br>
meetings at the upcoming American Geophysical Union (AGU) meetings
in<br>
San Francisco and Portland and the American Society of Limnology
and</b></div>
<div><b>Oceanography (ASLO) meeting in Hawaii.</b><br>
The first of these town hall meetings is at
=46all AGU on Monday,<br>
8 December 2003, 19:30-21:00 in Moscone West room 2000.
Refreshments<br>
and snacks will be served. There will be a brief discussion about<br>
the planning process and the current state of the conceptual
design.<br>
Members of ARVOC and the design group will be present to field</div>
<div>questions and solicit comments.</div>
<div> RPSC has also set up a web page designed
to capture community input</div>
<div>during the conceptual design development period. Please go
to:</div>
<div>http://www.polar.org/science/marine/prv/</div>
<div>For further information, please go to:
http://www.polar.org/</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><br></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>Molecular Biologist / Virologist</b><br>
Salary on appointment =A322,770 pa rising to =A325,880</div>
<div><b>Plymouth, UK</b><br>
<br>
A new post at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) offers an
enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist the exciting opportunity
to work with us in a cutting edge, globally important and
technologically advanced research area of marine genomics. PML is an
international centre of excellence for marine biological, chemical and
ecotoxicological research. PML's research portfolio places particular
emphasis on the use of molecular and post-genomic tools to understand
the role of marine viruses in microbially driven biogeochemical
processes.</div>
<div>A Molecular Biologist / Virologist is sought to develop and
utilise a virus oligo-microarray from a recently sequenced marine
algal virus. Transcription profiles from the virus genome will be
generated during in vitro and in situ infection experiments. The
candidate will be encouraged to further develop the post by initiating
project ideas involving marine genomics, and to utilise and expand the
post-genomic capabilities at PML. The post will have access to PML's
recently acquired latest modern molecular laboratory instrumentation
and will benefit from computer word processing, networking and
communications technology.</div>
<div>We are looking for a research scientist interested in the role of
viruses in marine ecosystems. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent
in either virology, microbiology, molecular ecology and/or
post-genomic technologies. Working experience of bioinformatics
software will be a definite advantage. The appointment is a permanent
full-time position. You must be willing to work flexible hours at sea
if required.<br>
=46or additional information and an application form, write to<br>
Miss J Weeks,</div>
<div>Human Resources Department,<br>
Plymouth Marine Laboratory,<br>
Prospect Place,<br>
Plymouth, PL1 3DH.</div>
<div>Tel: (01 752) 633100. Fax (01 752) 633101. Email:
vacancies@mail.pml.ac.uk.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The<b> Geology Department at Pomona College</b>, the founding
member of the</div>
<div>Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a<b> tenure-track
position at the</b></div>
<div><b>level of Assistant Professor beginning</b> July 1, 2004.
Candidates with<br>
significant teaching experience are encouraged to apply. The candidate
must<br>
have a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching in a
liberal arts<br>
environment and to establishing an active research program
involving</div>
<div>undergraduates in field and laboratory components. Teaching
responsibilities<br>
will include historical geology, sedimentology, introductory and
specialty<br>
courses. The ideal candidate will have a research direction that
complements<br>
those already in the department; such research areas might include<br>
paleoclimatology, paleobiology, paleoecology, sedimentology, or
coastal<br>
studies. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae,<br>
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching
philosophy,<br>
a summary of research plans and three letters of reference to
Professor<br>
Linda Reinen, Geology Department, Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711.
Web<br>
address: http://www.geology.pomona.edu; email: lreinen@pomona.edu.
Review of<br>
completed applications will begin November 21, 2003. Pomona College is
an<br>
equal opportunity employer, and it especially invites applications
from</div>
<div>women and members of under-represented groups.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>Professor of Biology (equivalent to a Chair in
Biology)</b>,<b> University of Sidney, Australia</b><br>
</div>
<div>The<b> University of Sydney, School of Biological Sciences</b>
seeks to appoint a Professor in any field of contemporary biology
compatible with its programmes. It is a major contributor to the
=46aculty of Science's Bachelors' degrees in Science, Environmental
Science, Marine Science, Medical Science, Bachelor of Science
(Bioinformatics), BSc (Molecular Biotechnology), BSc (Molecular
Biology and Genetics) and related programmes (including special
options for both Advanced and Talented students), and to a range of
postgraduate course work and research degrees. The appointee will have
a distinguished international reputation as a leader in research in
his or her field, and will provide academic leadership and mentoring
in both research and teaching in the School.<br>
</div>
<div>Information about the school and the position can be obtained at
the following web site http://www.bio.usyd.edu.au</div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div align=3D"center"><br></div>
<div
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<br>
DISCCRS poster
http://www.aslo.org/phd/disccrsposter.pdf <span
></span> </div>
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