[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News Oct. 8, 2004
Susan Weiler
weilercs at whitman.edu
Fri Oct 8 13:58:46 CDT 2004
DIALOG and Disccrs News
Oct. 8, 2004
Recources
TEACHING TIP: CITATION MACHINE
TEACHING TIP: from former Harvard Dean
Making Google searches more effective
Announcement of Opportunity: START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist
Program
Science News
San Francisco Climate Plan Taps Pacific Institute Research
Jobs
Two faculty positions at Occidental College.
Assistant Professorship in Marine Animal Ecology, Western Washington University
GALAPAGOS HEAD OF MARINE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
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Resources
TEACHING TIP: CITATION MACHINE
From Mark Francek
Landmark Project, just in case you need a shortcut to properly cite
journals, books, web pages, or interviews in MLA or APA format, check
the Citation Machine, This is an automated tool for proper citation
format for books, web pages, magazines, interviews, encyclopedias,
journals, newspapers and more.
<http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/cm.php>http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/cm.php
TEACHING TIP: from former Harvard Dean
from Theodore R. Sizer, Former Dean, Harvard University College of
Education, via Geo-Ed: some excerpts:
--always expect a bit more of a student than he expects of himself
--accentuate the positive; be careful always to praise good work. No
one learns anything faster than when he feels he is successful
--exhibit the greatest possible friendliness that one can honestly
exhibit to a student one doesn't like, and try to repress personal
annoyances
--be friends with students, but not buddies; the obligations of the
latter relationship limit one's freedom to teach well
--never give up on a student, or categorize or 'brand' him permanently
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/goodteac.htm
Making Google searches more effective (suggested by Cathy Manduca,
SERC Center),
Tired of 10,000 hits when searching El Nino? Search with "Images"
option, located above the search box, instead of a text "Web" search.
The images will often tell you more about what you are looking for
than having to waste time reading through text.
Announcement of Opportunity: START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist
Program (Round 13)
This program, funded by DGIS, the Netherlands, is designed to increase
the number of developing country scientists who serve as active
partners in global change research in START regional networks and in
the Joint and Core Projects of the Earth System Science Partnership
(IGBP, WCRP, IHDP, and DIVERSITAS). Through this effort, these
scientists will also be able to contribute to related aspects of
sustainable development for their respective countries and regions.
START Fellowships are offered at the graduate and post-graduate levels
to young scientists from Africa, Asia, and Oceania. START fellows may
work under senior mentors in leading laboratories or institutions in
any part of the world, where research is conducted on relevant regional
aspects of global change. Long-term collaboration between the
individuals and institution involved is one important preferred outcome
of the programme. The duration of these fellowships is ordinarily one
or two semesters (i.e. typically 4-8 months).
A parallel activity, the START Visiting Scientist Award, allows more
senior scientists from developing countries the opportunity to
undertake short-term visits to major international laboratories to
become acquainted with recent advances in research and develop
long-term programmatic linkages and partnerships. The duration of
these awards is usually 1-2 months.
Both the fellowship and visiting scientist awards will provide
economy-class, roundtrip airfare and a modest subsistence allowance.
Nominations/Applications
The following information must be included in applications for the
START Fellowship and Visiting Scientist Programmes:
1) The START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist Application Form [available
from the START website (www.start.org) in various formats; 3 pages].
2) A brief description (3-5 pages) of the proposed fellowship/visiting
scientist program, including expected outcomes and benefits. Linkages
to the international global change research programmes should be made
explicit.
3) Indication of willingness of host institution to receive fellow or
visiting scientist (e.g. letter of support; 1 page);
4) Curriculum vitae of candidate, including relevant qualifications
and experience (1-2 pages); and
5) Proposed budget requirements (airfare and subsistence as
appropriate for host country). All budget items should be justified (1
page).
Applications (of no more than 12 pages total) can be submitted
electronically, via fax, or by mail (postmarked by the deadline).
Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.
DEADLINE for the thirteenth round of awards is: December 1, 2004.
For further information, contact:
Ms. Patricia Sipher, Program Associate
International START Secretariat
2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009 USA
Tel: (1-202) 462-2213; Fax: (1-202) 457-5859
E-mail: psipher at agu.org
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Science News
Check out this section both for news tidbits, and for
examples of how to communicate science to a non-scientist audience
San Francisco Climate Plan Taps Pacific Institute Research
From the Pacific Institute October Online Update
With climate change accelerating and the United States government
paralyzed at the federal level, the City of San Francisco released an
aggressive Climate Action Plan to combat global warming. The plan
aims, by 2012, to bring San Francisco's green-house emissions down to
20 percent below 1990 levels. At a September 27 press conference,
attended by Mayor Gavin Newsom and staff from the city's Department
of the Environment and Public Utilities Commission, Dr. Peter Gleick
made the case that climate change will have severe impacts for San
Francisco and the Bay Area -- unless we begin to take action. The San
Francisco Climate Action Plan also includes a map the Pacific
Institute created of areas around the Bay that are vulnerable to
flooding from rising sea levels.
The San Francisco Climate Action Plan is available
<http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=2186377&s=9462775>online.
Jobs for PhDs
Two faculty positions are open in the Biology Department at
Occidental College.
Note from Sue: Review has begun, but they are still seeking more
applicants so it is NOT TOO LATE to apply!!!!!
1. Marine Biology. The Department of Biology at Occidental College
invites applications for a tenure track faculty position, in Marine
Biology. Rank and salary are subject to qualifications; hires at a
senior level will be considered. Applicants should have a strong
commitment to educating undergraduates through teaching and research.
For both positions the successful candidate is expected to develop a
rigorous research program involving undergraduates. Faculty members
are expected to participate in teaching introductory and intermediate
level biology courses and to develop an upper level course in their
area of specialty. Many opportunities exist for faculty to
participate in interdisciplinary programs such as Biochemistry,
Cognitive Science, the Core Program, Psychobiology, or Women's
Studies. Faculty are expected to participate in the College Core
program, either by teaching introductory science classes or teaching
interdisciplinary core classes. Occidental is a nationally ranked
small liberal arts college with excellent research and teaching
facilities, located in Los Angeles, near Caltech and other research
institutions. The College's location allows for outstanding
opportunities for access to marine research facilities. Occidental
is nationally recognized for its broadly diverse student body, and
for its outstanding undergraduate research program.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest demonstrating a
commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts
environment, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and
teaching interests, copies of significant publications, and have
three letters of reference sent to:
Faculty Search Office M8888 Search Chair
Attention: Dr. Elizabeth Braker
Marine Biologist Search Chair
Occidental College; 1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314
Review will begin September 30, 2004 and continue until the position is filled
Occidental College is an equal opportunity employer. The College
is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and
supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that
provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational
experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Vertebrate Physiology. The Department of Biology at Occidental
College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position, in
Vertebrate Physiology. Rank and salary are subject to
qualifications; hires at a senior level will be considered.
Applicants should have a strong commitment to educating
undergraduates through teaching and research. For both positions the
successful candidate is expected to develop a rigorous research
program involving undergraduates. Faculty members are expected to
participate in teaching introductory and intermediate level biology
courses and to develop an upper level course in their area of
specialty. Many opportunities exist for faculty to participate in
interdisciplinary programs such as Biochemistry, Cognitive Science,
the Core Program, Psychobiology, or Women's Studies. Faculty are
expected to participate in the College Core program, either by
teaching introductory science classes or teaching interdisciplinary
core classes. Occidental is a nationally ranked small liberal arts
college with excellent research and teaching facilities, located in
Los Angeles, near Caltech and other research institutions. The
College's location allows for outstanding opportunities for access to
marine research facilities. Occidental is nationally recognized for
its broadly diverse student body, and for its outstanding
undergraduate research program.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest demonstrating a
commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts
environment, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and
teaching interests, copies of significant publications, and have
three letters of reference sent to:
Faculty Search Office M8888 Search Chair
Attention: Dr. Roberta Pollock
Vertebrate Physiology Search Chair
Occidental College; 1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314
Review will begin September 30, 2004 and continue until the position is filled
Occidental College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is
committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and
supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that
provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational
experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Assistant Professorship in Marine Animal Ecology, Biology Department,
Western Washington University
Qualifications:
Ph.D. by Aug. 2005; post-doctoral experience preferred. The specific
area of marine zoological and ecological expertise is open, but a
scientist who uses quantitative methods of study and/or integrates
research across biological sub-disciplines is preferred. The
applicant should provide evidence of the ability to teach courses in
introductory biology, general ecology, and marine ecology. Given the
expertise of the person, s/he may also teach invertebrate zoology or
biometrics. The applicant should provide evidence of scholarship and
the potential to establish a vigorous research program that also
includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate (Masters) research,
both on the main campus and at the Shannon Point Marine Center.
Responsibilities:
Teach core courses in introductory biology at the 200-level and
ecology and/or biometrics at the 300-level.
Contribute to the zoology and marine biology curriculum at the 400
and graduate levels, including marine ecology.
Maintain an active program in biological research involving
undergraduate and graduate students and seek extramural funding.
For more information, please visit:
<http://fire.biol.wwu.edu/young/search_04.html>http://fire.biol.wwu.edu/young/search_04.html
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GALAPAGOS HEAD OF MARINE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (CDF)
are seeking a Head of Marine Research and Conservation, to work at
the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS), based on Santa Cruz
Island, Galapagos. The CDF is an international non-government
organization, whose mission is "To provide the knowledge and support
to ensure the conservation of the biodiversity in the Galapagos
Archipelago through scientific research and complementary actions".
All the work of the CDF is carried out in close collaboration with
the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS), which is the authority
responsible for managing both the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) and
the Galapagos National Park. The CDF also collaborates with other
authorities, fishermen, and tourist operators in the GMR, through a
participatory management system.
For more information about CDF and position, visit the website:
http://www.darwinfoundation.org
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