[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News Dec. 17, 2003
Susan Weiler
weilercs@whitman.edu
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DIALOG and Disccrs News
Dec. 17, 2003
American Geophysical Union position statement, Human Impacts on Climate.
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Council has just adopted a
position statement on Human Impacts on Climate. From time to time
Council adopts position statements that relate the understanding and
application of the geophysical sciences to relevant public policy.
Each statement is developed according to specific guidelines--see
http://agu.org for the guidelines. The position paper can be found at:
http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html
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Resources
ICESAT CAPTURES EARTH IN SPECTACULAR 3-D IMAGES
NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat)
is sending home important scientific data and spectacular 3-D
views of Earth's polar ice sheets, clouds, mountains, and
forestlands. The data are helping scientists understand how
life on Earth is affected by changing climate.
....Scientists are using ICESat data to develop what are called
"Digital Elevation Models," 3-D high-resolution images of ice
sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. Gathering these data from
space will allow scientists, to obtain an unprecedented view
of how and where ice sheets are growing and shrinking. This
information is critical to understanding how the Earth's
changing ice cover affects sea level.
Earlier this year, ICESat's first topographic profiles across
Antarctica revealed details never before seen of features such
as the ice streams of the Siple Coast, the Amery Ice Shelf,
and megadunes in the Antarctic interior.
"The amount and coverage of heavy dust and pollution loading
in many regions of the Earth that we are seeing in the initial
ICESat data are unexpected," said James Spinhirne, principal
atmospheric scientist for ICESat at NASA's Goddard Space
Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. These include the rivers of dust
from the Sahara desert, massive dust storms, and large-scale
smoke from burning vegetation. The observations tie smoke,
dust and clouds directly to winds and global transport.
ICESat was launched January 12, 2003. It is the latest in a
series of NASA Earth observation spacecraft designed to study
the environment of our home planet and how it may be changing.
NASA's Earth Science Enterprise is dedicated to understanding
the Earth as an integrated system and applying Earth System
Science to improve prediction of climate, weather and natural
hazards using the unique vantage point of space.
For more information and images on the Internet, visit:
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/topstory/2003/1209icesat.html
http://icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings
. SCRIPPS BIODIVERSITY CENTER AWARDED NSF GRANT
La Jolla, California, USA -- Scripps Institution of Oceanography's
Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation (CMBC) reports it was
awarded a multimillion dollar grant earlier this month from the U.S.
National Science Foundation. The five-year, $3.5-million award is
earmarked for training a new generation of scholars capable of
confronting important societal issues concerning the health of the
world's oceans, according to a Scripps spokesman. The funds were
granted through NSF's Integrative Graduate Education & Research
Traineeship (IGERT) program.
CMBC's new program, titled "Marine Biodiversity: Understanding
Threats and Providing Solutions," will involve interdisciplinary
research on ecology (present and historical), conservation biology,
physical sciences, genetics and genomics, informatics, economics,
law, and policy. The program will build links outside academia --
nationally and internationally -- through internships and provide
opportunities for students to apply their training to real-world
problems under the mentoring of conservation practitioners whose
organizations are partners in the program. Visit Scripps at
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/.
***************************************************
Jobs for PhDs
*2004 Coastal Management Fellowship*
The Coastal Management Fellowship, sponsored by the NOAA
Coastal Services Center, is a two-year opportunity that offers a
competitive salary, medical benefits, and relocation and travel
expense reimbursement for postgraduate students in the sciences.
Students from a broad range of degrees are encouraged to apply.
Application packages must be submitted to your nearest Sea Grant
program office by February 2, 2004. To find Sea Grant contact
information for your state, go to
http://www.nsgo.seagrant.org/SGDirectors.html
Six recently graduated master's, professional, and doctoral
students will be matched with six state coastal resource agencies
to work on projects proposed by the state and selected by the
NOAA Coastal Services Center. For further information on current
project descriptions, visit the fellowship Web site:
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cms/fellows.html
This is a great opportunity for recently graduated master's
students to gain on-the-job experience in coastal management-
related issues. Prior fellows have come from a variety of
backgrounds including biology, marine biology, oceanography,
geology, environmental science, environmental policy, and
public administration.
Students are eligible to apply for the 2004 fellowship if they
will complete their masters, doctoral, or professional degrees
between January 1, 2003, and July 31, 2004. If you have further
questions please contact Carmen Nash at Carmen.Nash@noaa.gov.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carmen Nash
PSGS Coastal Management Specialist
NOAA Coastal Services Center
2234 South Hobson Avenue
Charleston, SC 29405
Phone (843) 740-1263
Fax (843) 740-1313
The School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to
participate in the SEEDS II Fe fertilization experiment with focus on
nitrogen and
carbon isotopic natural tracers. Minimum qualifications include a
doctorate in Oceanography, Marine Science, or Geoscience or related
natural science;
graduate-level research in marine biogeochemistry; experience in
planning and participating in oceanographic research cruises. Also
required are the ability to work independently, good communication and
writing skills; familiarity with necessary analytical techniques and
instrumentation; and a high degree of professional motivation. Preferred
qualifications include experience with isotope ratio mass spectrometer
techniques; publication record appropriate to the number of years since
earning doctorate; and
familiarity with open-ocean iron fertilization experiments. To apply,
send letter of application, current resume, selected publications,
research statement and the names, titles, addresses and telephone
numbers of three references to: Search for Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral
Associate, c/o Dr. Joseph Deck, School for Marine Science and
Technology, University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth, 706 South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA
02744. Review of applications will begin December 17, 2003 and continue
until the position is filled. For more information visit
www.cmast.umassd.edu. UMD is an AA/EEO.
NOTE: Position is supervised by Dr. Mark A. Altabet
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Coastal Ecosystem Modeling.
The University of Washington, School of Oceanography invites
applications for a postdoctoral position. The position requires a PhD
in Biological Oceanography or related field, and expertise in numerical
ecosystem modeling. The successful applicant will work on the new
Columbia River Plume NSF-CoOP project: "River Influences on Shelf
Ecosystems" (RISE - see
www.ocean.washington.edu/rise for details). The goal of RISE is to
understand how the Columbia River Plume affects biological productivity
in this coastal upwelling region. The river water brings negligible
amounts of macronutrients to the coast, however it may be an important
source of iron. Stratification and mixing associated with the plume
appear to constrain
plankton growth, and may contribute to the markedly higher productivity
seen north of the river mouth. RISE involves 12 PIs, and the
observations will cover simultaneous physical, biological, and chemical
processes. The postdoc will work closely with a Physical Oceanographer,
Dr. Parker MacCready, who is doing the RISE circulation modeling. There
is the opportunity for the postdoc to participate in RISE fieldwork over
the next two summers. The position is for one year, beginning June 1,
2004,
renewable for a second year.
Applications should be submitted by mail, and include CV, publication
list, statement of research interests, one-page summary of Ph.D. thesis,
names/addresses of four references, and immigration status of
non-citizens. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2004.
Applications should be sent to Dr. Bruce Frost, University of
Washington, School of Oceanography, Box 357940, Seattle, WA,
98195-7940. For further information contact Parker MacCready:
parker@ocean.washington.edu, (206) 685-9588,
http://www.ocean.washington.edu/people/faculty/parker/parker.html.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
***************************************************
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.
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.
--
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="center">Dec. 17, 2003</div>
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<div align="center"><br></div>
<div><font size="+2" color="#0000FF"><b>American Geophysical Union
position statement, Human Impacts on Climate.</b></font></div>
<div>The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Council has just adopted a
position statement on Human Impacts on Climate. From time to time
Council adopts position statements that relate the understanding and
application of the geophysical sciences to relevant public policy.
Each statement is developed according to specific guidelines--see
http://agu.org for the guidelines. The position paper can be found
at:</div>
<div
align="center"
>http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/climate_change_position.html</div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><font
color="#0000FF"><b>***************************************************</b
></font></div>
<div align="center"><font size="+1"
color="#0000FF"><b>Resources</b></font></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div><b>ICESAT CAPTURES EARTH IN SPECTACULAR 3-D IMAGES</b><br>
NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation
Satellite (ICESat)<br>
is sending home important scientific data and spectacular 3-D<br>
views of Earth's polar ice sheets, clouds, mountains, and<br>
forestlands. The data are helping scientists understand how</div>
<div>life on Earth is affected by changing climate.</div>
<div> ....Scientists are using ICESat data to
develop what are called<br>
"Digital Elevation Models," 3-D high-resolution images of
ice<br>
sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. Gathering these data from<br>
space will allow scientists, to obtain an unprecedented view<br>
of how and where ice sheets are growing and shrinking. This<br>
information is critical to understanding how the Earth's</div>
<div>changing ice cover affects sea level.<br>
Earlier this year, ICESat's first topographic
profiles across<br>
Antarctica revealed details never before seen of features such<br>
as the ice streams of the Siple Coast, the Amery Ice Shelf,</div>
<div>and megadunes in the Antarctic interior.<br>
"The amount and coverage of heavy dust
and pollution loading<br>
in many regions of the Earth that we are seeing in the initial<br>
ICESat data are unexpected," said James Spinhirne, principal<br>
atmospheric scientist for ICESat at NASA's Goddard Space<br>
Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. These include the rivers of dust<br>
from the Sahara desert, massive dust storms, and large-scale<br>
smoke from burning vegetation. The observations tie smoke,</div>
<div>dust and clouds directly to winds and global transport.<br>
ICESat was launched January 12, 2003. It is the latest in
a<br>
series of NASA Earth observation spacecraft designed to study<br>
the environment of our home planet and how it may be changing.<br>
NASA's Earth Science Enterprise is dedicated to understanding<br>
the Earth as an integrated system and applying Earth System<br>
Science to improve prediction of climate, weather and natural</div>
<div>hazards using the unique vantage point of space.</div>
<div> For more information and images on the
Internet, visit:</div>
<div>http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/topstory/2003/1209icesat.html</div>
<div>http://icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov</div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
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color="#0000FF"><b>***************************************************</b
></font></div>
<div align="center"><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>Summer
Programs, Courses, Internships</b></font>,<font size="+1"
color="#0000FF"><b> Meetings</b></font></div>
<div align="center"><font size="+1"
color="#0000FF"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div>.<b> SCRIPPS BIODIVERSITY CENTER AWARDED NSF GRANT</b></div>
<div>La Jolla, California, USA -- Scripps Institution of
Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
(CMBC) reports it was awarded a multimillion dollar grant
earlier this month from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
The five-year, $3.5-million award is earmarked for training a new
generation of scholars capable of confronting important societal
issues concerning the health of the world's oceans, according to a
Scripps spokesman. The funds were granted through NSF's
Integrative Graduate Education & Research Traineeship
(IGERT) program. <br>
CMBC's new program, titled "Marine
Biodiversity: Understanding Threats and Providing Solutions,"
will involve interdisciplinary research on ecology (present and
historical), conservation biology, physical sciences, genetics
and genomics, informatics, economics, law, and policy. The program
will build links outside academia -- nationally and
internationally -- through internships and provide opportunities for
students to apply their training to real-world problems under the
mentoring of conservation practitioners whose organizations are
partners in the program. Visit Scripps at
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
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color="#0000FF"><b>***************************************************</b
></font></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>Jobs for
PhDs</b></font></div>
<div align="center"><font color="#0000FF"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>*2004 Coastal Management Fellowship*</b></div>
<div>The<b> Coastal Management Fellowship, sponsored by the
NOAA</b></div>
<div><b>Coastal Services Center</b>, is a two-year opportunity that
offers a<br>
competitive salary, medical benefits, and relocation and travel<br>
expense reimbursement for postgraduate students in the sciences.</div>
<div>Students from a broad range of degrees are encouraged to
apply.<br>
Application packages must be submitted to
your nearest Sea Grant<br>
program office by February 2, 2004. To find Sea Grant
contact</div>
<div>information for your state, go to</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.nsgo.seagrant.org/SGDirectors.html<br>
Six recently graduated master's,
professional, and doctoral<br>
students will be matched with six state coastal resource agencies<br>
to work on projects proposed by the state and selected by the<br>
NOAA Coastal Services Center. For further information on
current</div>
<div>project descriptions, visit the fellowship Web site:</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cms/fellows.html</div>
<div> This is a great opportunity for recently
graduated master's<br>
students to gain on-the-job experience in coastal management-<br>
related issues. Prior fellows have come from a variety of<br>
backgrounds including biology, marine biology, oceanography,<br>
geology, environmental science, environmental policy, and</div>
<div>public administration.<br>
Students are eligible to apply for the 2004
fellowship if they<br>
will complete their masters, doctoral, or professional degrees<br>
between January 1, 2003, and July 31, 2004. If you have
further</div>
<div>questions please contact Carmen Nash at
Carmen.Nash@noaa.gov.</div>
<div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>
Carmen Nash<br>
PSGS Coastal Management Specialist<br>
NOAA Coastal Services Center<br>
2234 South Hobson Avenue<br>
Charleston, SC 29405<br>
Phone (843) 740-1263</div>
<div>Fax (843) 740-1313</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The School for<b> Marine Science and Technology at the University
of</b></div>
<div><b>Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to
participate in the SEEDS II Fe fertilization experiment</b> with focus
on nitrogen and<br>
carbon isotopic natural tracers. Minimum qualifications include a<br>
doctorate in Oceanography, Marine Science, or Geoscience or
related<br>
natural science;<br>
graduate-level research in marine biogeochemistry; experience in<br>
planning and participating in oceanographic research cruises. Also<br>
required are the ability to work independently, good communication
and<br>
writing skills; familiarity with necessary analytical techniques
and<br>
instrumentation; and a high degree of professional motivation.
Preferred<br>
qualifications include experience with isotope ratio mass
spectrometer<br>
techniques; publication record appropriate to the number of years
since<br>
earning doctorate; and<br>
familiarity with open-ocean iron fertilization experiments. To
apply,<br>
send letter of application, current resume, selected publications,<br>
research statement and the names, titles, addresses and telephone<br>
numbers of three references to: Search for Biogeochemistry
Postdoctoral<br>
Associate, c/o Dr. Joseph Deck, School for Marine Science and<br>
Technology, University of<br>
Massachusetts Dartmouth, 706 South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford,
MA<br>
02744. Review of applications will begin December 17, 2003 and
continue<br>
until the position is filled. For more information visit<br>
www.cmast.umassd.edu. UMD is an AA/EEO.<br>
<br>
NOTE: Position is supervised by Dr. Mark A. Altabet</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>Postdoctoral Research Associate, Coastal Ecosystem
Modeling.</b></div>
<div> The<b> University of Washington</b>,
School of Oceanography invites<br>
applications for a postdoctoral position. The position requires
a PhD<br>
in Biological Oceanography or related field, and expertise in
numerical<br>
ecosystem modeling. The successful applicant will work on the
new<br>
Columbia River Plume NSF-CoOP project: "River Influences on
Shelf<br>
Ecosystems" (RISE - see<br>
www.ocean.washington.edu/rise for details). The goal of
RISE is to<br>
understand how the Columbia River Plume affects biological
productivity<br>
in this coastal upwelling region. The river water brings
negligible<br>
amounts of macronutrients to the coast, however it may be an
important<br>
source of iron. Stratification and mixing associated with the
plume<br>
appear to constrain</div>
<div>plankton growth, and may contribute to the markedly higher
productivity<br>
seen north of the river mouth. RISE involves 12 PIs, and the<br>
observations will cover simultaneous physical, biological, and
chemical<br>
processes. The postdoc will work closely with a Physical
Oceanographer,<br>
Dr. Parker MacCready, who is doing the RISE circulation modeling.
There<br>
is the opportunity for the postdoc to participate in RISE fieldwork
over<br>
the next two summers. The position is for one year, beginning
June 1,<br>
2004,</div>
<div>renewable for a second year.<br>
Applications should be submitted by mail, and
include CV, publication<br>
list, statement of research interests, one-page summary of Ph.D.
thesis,<br>
names/addresses of four references, and immigration status of<br>
non-citizens. Review of applications will begin on February 2,
2004.<br>
Applications should be sent to Dr. Bruce Frost, University of<br>
Washington, School of Oceanography, Box 357940, Seattle, WA,<br>
98195-7940. For further information contact Parker
MacCready:</div>
<div>parker@ocean.washington.edu, (206) 685-9588,</div>
<div
>http://www.ocean.washington.edu/people/faculty/parker/parker.html.<br
>
The University of Washington is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity<br>
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><br></div>
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align="center">***************************************************</div
>
<div align="center"><br></div>
<div align="center"><font size="-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="center"><font size="-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="center"><font color="#0000FF"><b>Please submit
announcements of interest to recent PhDs to phd@whitman.edu or
weiler@whitman.edu.</b></font></div>
<div align="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
>
Fax: 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
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