[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 05/28/04
Susan Weiler
weilercs at whitman.edu
Fri May 28 15:12:59 CDT 2004
DIALOG and Disccrs News
05/28/04
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Resources
Folks, be sure to look at this--it truely is an awesome resource!! Sue
Donella Meadows Archive Goes Public On-Line
Press Release, Sustainability Institute
Educators and others interested in
sustainability have a new resource - the Donella
Meadows Archive. The Archive is an on-line
library containing nearly 800 sort essays written
by the late Donella H. Meadows.
Donella Meadows was a systems analyst,
journalist, college professor, international
coordinator of resource management institutions,
and a farmer. She authored or co-authored eight
books on global systems and environmental and
human problems, including the newly updated
Limits to Growth. In 1985, she began a weekly
newspaper column, "The Global Citizen,"
commenting on world events from a systems point
of view. The column was awarded second place in
the 1985 Champion-Tuck national competition for
outstanding journalism in the fields of business
and economics. It also received the Walter C.
Paine Science Education Award in 1990 and was
nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1991. The
column appeared in more than 20 papers every week
for 15 years.
Donella Meadows was extraordinarily
productive and inspiring, and her influence
continues to be felt in many ways. She helped
people understand global systems with long delays
and complex feedbacks, while also inspiring many
to think about individual choices in our daily
living. Both of these themes are reflected in her
Global Citizen columns - engaging short essays
filled with insights into how the world works now
and how it might work better. These columns
remain immensely useful in helping frame issues
and understand the complexities of current human
and natural systems.
That is why Sustainability Institute has
established the Donella Meadows Archive which now
provides public access to a collection of 15
years worth of Global Citizen columns. In the
future the Archive will house other writings and
speeches of Donella Meadows, plus teaching
resources developed from her work.
To visit the Donella Meadows Archive, go to:
<http://www.sustainer.org/dhm_archive/search.php>http://www.sustainer.org/dhm_archive/search.php
About The Sustainability Institute
The Sustainability Institute (SI) was founded by
Donella Meadows in 1996 to apply systems thinking
and organizational learning to economic,
environmental and social challenges. Staff at SI
conduct research on natural resource systems and
provide training and consulting in system
dynamics to dozens of organizations and companies
working toward sustainability.
Contact
Diana Wright, DWright at sustainer.org
Sustainability Institute
3 Linden Road
Hartland, VT 05048
(802) 436-1277
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PEW CENTER REPORT
A new Pew Center report, "A Synthesis of
Potential Climate Change Impacts on the United
States," details the possible effects of global
climate change on health, natural resources and
various economic sectors of the United States.
Read the full report:
http://ealert.pewclimate.org/ctt.asp?u=436458&l=37660
ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA REPORT
"Ecologists must take their science in bold new
directions if humans and the natural systems on
which they depend are to coexist in the future."
So states the just-released Ecological Visions
action plan,
"Ecological Science and Sustainability for a Crowded Planet."
The Report (
http://www.esa.org/ecovisions/ppfiles/EcologicalVisionsReport.pdf
), officially made public today, was prepared by
a 20-member committee of ESA members and
colleagues at the request of the Society's
Governing Board.
The Report is the outcome of many hours of
deliberations, debates and discussions, which
included participation of the Society's 8,000
members, as well as colleagues within other
scientific societies, government agencies,
industry, and non-governmental organizations.
More information on the Ecological Visions
Project can be found at www.esa.org/ecovisions .
An article, "Ecology for a Crowded Planet"
was also prepared by the committee, and will
appear in this week's "Science". Margaret Palmer
the Committee Chair, explains that the article
lays out the
intellectual framework for the ESA action plan,
calling for a research agenda focused on
ecosystem services and the science of ecological
restoration and design.
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Forum
Report Available: "A Vision for the International Polar Year 2007-2008"
Submitted by Sheldon Drobot
The 4-page summary for this report is available at:
http://us-ipy.org/download/IPY_Summary.pdf
The full prepublication report is available for online reading at:
http://books.nap.edu/catalog/11013.html
Additional information on the IPY is available at:
http://us-ipy.org and http://www.ipy.org
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Dear Colleagues,
The Polar Research Board recently released a report on the US vision for
participation in the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008. The
report presents an overview of potential science themes, enabling
technologies, and public outreach opportunities. The report recommends
that the IPY should be designed to:
- Initiate a sustained effort aimed at assessing large-scale
environmental change and variability in the polar regions
- Include studies of coupled polar human-natural systems critical to
societal, economic, and strategic interests in the International Polar
Year
- Explore new scientific frontiers from the molecular to the planetary
scale
- Design and implement multidisciplinary polar observing networks that
will provide a long-term perspective
- Invest in critical infrastructure (both physical and human) and
technology to guarantee that the International Polar Year 2007-2008
leaves enduring benefits for the nation and for the residents of
northern regions
- Excite and engage the public, with the goals of increasing
understanding of the importance of polar regions in the global system
and, at the same time, advancing general science literacy in the nation
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Jobs for PhDs
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
104 Ocean Admin Building · Corvallis, Oregon 97331·5503
Telephone 541·737·3504 · Fax 541·737·2064
Position 005-549
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) announces the
availability of a twelve-month tenure track faculty position in Marine
Geology and Geophysics with a specialty in sub-seafloor physical
processes. COAS is one of the leading oceanographic and atmospheric
research institutions in the United States with more than 200 faculty
and staff members, and a wide variety of assets, including a superb
computing infrastructure, cutting-edge analytical laboratories, an
active instrumentation program, tethered and autonomous underwater
vehicles, and two research vessels. We seek a colleague whose research
will complement and enhance COAS’ internationally recognized research
program in marine geology and marine and terrestrial geophysics.
TITLE: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
For full consideration complete applications must arrive by August 15,
2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The appointee will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous,
externally funded research program of international significance, to
interact with faculty colleagues, to advise and mentor graduate
students, and to participate in the COAS teaching program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in marine geophysics or a
closely related field, a record of significant and innovative research,
and the clear potential to attract external funding. The applicant
should have a strong background in one or more of the following:
seismic/acoustic imaging; electromagnetic induction; geodesy; heat flow;
hydrogeology; instrumentation development and numerical modeling. A
demonstrated interest in integrating field data acquisition with
quantitative modeling and geological interpretation is a primary
criterion. It is desirable that the candidate show an interest in
collaborating with COAS faculty involved in new national initiatives
such as ORION, IODP and EARTHSCOPE. Interest or experience in mentoring
or teaching of graduate students is also desirable. Preferred
qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and
enhancing diversity. This position is open at the Assistant Professor
level, however, applicants with an exceptional record of research
achievements and other relevant experience may be considered at the
Associate or Full Professor level. To be appointed at the Associate or
Full Professor rank, an applicant must have sufficient experience to
qualify for promotion according to the University guidelines.
TO APPLY:
Applications should consist of a letter of scientific interest
referencing position 005-549, a detailed curriculum vitae that includes
a description of current and future research interests, a list of
publications, and the names and addresses of at least four references
to:
Mark R. Abbott, Dean
College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
104 Ocean Admin Bldg
Corvallis, OR 97331-5503
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Anne Trehu by phone
(541-737-2655), electronic mail (trehu at coas.oregonstate.edu) or by FAX
(541-737-2064).
OSU AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY
OSU is one of only ten American universities to hold the Land Grant, Sea
Grant, and Space Grant designation and is a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research-Extensive university. OSU is located in Corvallis, a
community of 50,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between
Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high
desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of
the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100-mile drive of
Corvallis. Approximately 15,600 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate
students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and
1,100 international students.
The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of
historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a
welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and
enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community.
For more information about the College of Oceanic & Atmospheric
Sciences, OSU, Corvallis, and the environment, please consult our web
site http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER AND HAS A POLICY OF BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF
DUAL-CAREER COUPLES.
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Sesqui Associate Professor in Marine Ecology
School of Biological Sciences
The University of Sydney
Reference: A19/004897
Applications are invited for a University of
Sydney Sesquicentenary Associate Professor
(equivalent to Professor in US system) in the
School of Biological Sciences. The successful
candidate, who will be attached to the Centre for
Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities,
will have a PhD in Marine Ecology or a related
field and a demonstrated record of published
research and success in obtaining competitive
grants. The appointee will be skilled in managing
research teams and have the capacity to assume
directorship of the Centre, within a few years of
appointment. While pursuing his/her own research,
the successful candidate will also play a major
role in ensuring financial support for and
further strategic development of the Centre
through interactions with end-users of research
in government and corporate institutions. More
information about the position, include a
complete job description, is available at
http://bull.ucc.usyd.edu.au/personnel/FMPro
The position is full-time continuing (equivalent
to tenurable), subject to the completion of a
satisfactory probation and/or confirmation period
for new appointees. Membership of a University
approved superannuation (retirement) scheme is a
condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration Package: $105,219 - $115,821 p.a.
(which includes a base salary Associate Professor
Level D $89,135 - $98,197 p.a., leave loading and
up to 17% employer’s contribution to
superannuation).
Closing Date: 1/7/2004
It is strongly recommended that interested
applicants contact Dr Arthur Dye, Deputy Director
of the Centre, before applying, on (+61 2) 9351
4933, fax 9351 6713 or e-mail:
adye at bio.usyd.edu.au
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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
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C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D.
Biology Department Tel: 509-527-5948
Whitman College Fax: 509-527-5961
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Programs for Recent PhDs http://aslo.org/phd.html
Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences http://www.aslo.org/mas.html
DIALOG poster http://www.aslo.org/phd/dialogposter.pdf
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