[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News Oct. 14 2004
Susan Weiler
weilercs at whitman.edu
Fri Oct 15 15:51:46 CDT 2004
DIALOG and Disccrs News
Oct. 14, 2004
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Resources
ONR Proposal deadline extended to 25 October
Message from ONR Ocean Optics and Biology Program Program:
Hi All - were any of you planning on submitting a
proposal in response to the recent NOPP BAA (ONR
BAA 04-022, deadline this Thursday 14 October),
or know of someone who is? If not, read no
further. If so ŠŠ
We were contacted this morning by some
intended proposers in Florida who have been
severely impacted by recent hurricanes, and who
have been shut out of their offices for the last
two weeks. They have begged more time in
submitting their proposals in response to the ONR
BAA, and we are completely sympathetic. We cannot
grant individual extensions - only a general one.
So ... this afternoon we are publishing an
announcement that the deadline for submitting
NOPP proposals is being extended until 4:00 pm
Eastern time on Monday 25 October. You are
welcome to submit your proposals sooner, but you
can feel free to use the extra time, if it would
be useful.
An altruistic request - if you know of others who
might find this information helpful, please feel
free to let them know.
Developing Effective On-Line Educational
Resources in the Geosciences, (suggested by John
McDaris, SERC Center, Carleton College), taken
from Mark Francek's Geo-ed
This resource provides information,
activities, references and links to help faculty
in creating on-line teaching materials in the
Geosciences. This site addresses how to begin the
process of putting resources on the web, how to
design the educational content of those resources
and how to design and build the actual resource.
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/webdesign/index.html
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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
SIR DAVID KING: CARBON 'REACHING DANGER LEVELS'
from BBC News Online via Sigma Xi Science-in-the-News
The UK government's leading scientist says
levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
already represent a danger.
Professor Sir David King told a London
audience the world had to adapt to prepare for
significant changes ahead, and also to reduce
greenhouse gases.
He said climate change was "the most serious
issue facing us this centuryand beyond", needing
global solutions.
On present trends, Sir David said, the world was just 60 years from
triggering an irreversible climate disaster.
http://snipurl.com/9qly
AMPHIBIAN SPECIES IMPERILED WORLDWIDE
from The San Francisco Chronicle via Sigma Xi Science-in-the-News
Disease, climate change and habitat loss are threatening one-third of the
world's fragile species of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders, according
to the first global assessment of amphibians.
The results of the survey, published today in the journal Science, show
that 1,856 of the known 5,743 species are "globally threatened'' in their
forest, stream or underground homes.
The delicate creatures, which have thin, porous skins and need fresh water
to stay moist, are faring much worse around the world than either birds or
mammals, the scientists say. Around a tenth of bird species and a quarter
of mammal species are threatened.
http://snipurl.com/9sik
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings
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Jobs for PhDs
The department of Geological Science and the
Science Education program are inviting
applications for a tenure-track faculty position
in Earth Science Education. The posting is for an
Assistant or Associate Professor, and we welcome
applications at both levels. Ellensburg is a
great location for field geologists and a
beautiful place to live on the eastern (dry)
slopes of the Cascade Mountains. The geology
department is very strong, with undergraduate
majors in geology, environmental geology, and
earth science (the future teacher's degree) and
an M.S. focused on Environmental Geology and
Natural Hazards. The Ellensburg campus serves
about 8,000 students. We are looking for someone
to who is interested in the education of future
teachers and in helping with our education and
outreach role.
The advertisment for this position is posted
below. Visit our web site www.geology.cwu.edu for
a full position description and application
procedures. Please feel free to contact Lisa Ely
(ely at cwu.edu or 509-963-2177) for more
information.
Earth Science/Science Education: The Geological
Sciences Department and Science Education Program
at Central Washington University invite
applications for a full-time, tenure-track
position at the Assistant or Associate Professor
level beginning September 16, 2005. The faculty
member will hold a joint appointment between the
two departments. Responsibilities include
teaching science methods and appropriate
geological sciences courses and developing a
program of scholarship suitable for student
participation. Applicants in all disciplines of
research in geological sciences are invited to
apply. A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences with
experience/potential for developing science
education programs OR a Ph.D. in Science
Education with course work equivalent to a
Master's Degree in Geological Sciences is
required. For position and application
information, visit www.geology.cwu.edu. Screening
begins 12/1/04 and continues until position is
filled. Central Washington University is located
in Ellensburg, population 15,000, which provides
one of the finest living environments in the
Pacific Northwest. AA/EOE/Title IX Institution.
Dr. Lisa L. Ely, Chair
Department of Geological Sciences
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7418
Tel: 509-963-2177
FAX: 509-963-2821
ely at cwu.edu
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Job Announcement for EarthScope Education and Outreach Manager
EarthScope
(<http://www.earthscope.org>www.earthscope.org)
invites applications for the position of
EarthScope Education and Outreach Manager at the
EarthScope Headquarters Office in Washington, DC.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
coordinating the development of a high-profile
education program for EarthScope that emphasizes
the integrated nature of the project and the
importance of EarthScope’s research initiatives.
EarthScope is the National Science Foundation’s
largest undertaking in solid Earth Sciences. It
provides a unique opportunity for integrating
scientific research and education while advancing
the Earth Sciences with a diverse national
audience. EarthScope has the potential to enable
a broad range of students and the public to
participate in a national experiment, and for the
first time to observe and measure geological
processes within the time frame of an academic
school year. As EarthScope observatories are
installed at over 3,000 geographical locations
across the nation, students and the public will
be introduced to scientific questions and to the
role their region plays in understanding the
formation of the North American continent. To do
so, EarthScope will develop and coordinate
educational activities, provide science and data
products that are accessible to students, and
create teaching modules that will allow
EarthScope resources to be incorporated into an
inquiry-based learning experience consistent with
national educational standards.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an
outstanding individual with a Ph.D. in Earth
Science or equivalent experience, broad
interests, a demonstrated record in education,
and a reputation and interest commensurate with
that of university academic responsibility, or
equivalent rank from government or industry.
Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and
community-building skills, demonstrated
communication and organizational skills, the
ability to develop funding for educational and
outreach activities, and the ability to work
effectively in a team environment.
To apply, please mail your curriculum vitae, a
statement of experience and interest, and contact
information for three references to:
Ms. Patricia Sheatsley
psheatsley at earthscope.org
EarthScope
1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
EarthScope is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, members of underrepresented groups, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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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
weiler at whitman.edu
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