[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 11/11/05
Susan Weiler
weilercs at whitman.edu
Fri Nov 11 15:22:12 CST 2005
DIALOG and DISCCRS News
11/11/2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESOURCES
Coas Project To Link Adult Education, Marine Sciences
(See Below)
Investigating The Climate System
(See Below)
Fiscal Year 2006 ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP)
(See Below)
START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist Program for developing-country
scientists
(See Below)
CCAP Launched its Brussels Seminars Series on Climate Change
(See Below)
SCIENCE NEWS
AAAS Science Journalism Award Winners Named
(See Below)
Science Cafe Takes Education Beyond Campus
(See Below)
Water Vapor Feedback Is Rapidly Warming Europe
(See Below)
Scripps Institution Of Oceanography Launches Scripps Genome Center
http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu/article_detail.cfm?article_num=697
2005 Global Temperatures: Editorial by James Hansen written in
response to many inquiries stemming from a Washington Post article.
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/GlobalTemperatures_03Nov2005.pdf
Bacteria With Alternate Form Of Photochemistry Cultured from CORE
weekly newsletter
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2005/Nov05/cellenergy.htm
U.S. Republican Leaders Yank Arctic Drilling Plan
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/
2002615020_anwr10.html
A Prehistoric Croc Named Godzilla from the San Francisco Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/84mdq
JOBS
Policy Jobs Website - This website claims it can help you find where
the good policy jobs in Washington are, and also where the bad ones
are...
http://www.bestplacestowork.org/
Six research positions on climate change at the Tyndall Centre, UK,
Closing date is 25 November 2005.
http://www.uea.ac.uk/env/vacancies/RA208-213.doc
Researcher (3 yrs): Environmental/social science, or policy studies
at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at the Vrije
Universiteit, Amsterdam to work on the Adaptation and Mitigation
Strategies: Supporting European Climate Policy (ADAM) project.
http://www.ivm.falw.vu.nl/ivm_vacancies
Environmental Scientist- Drought Monitoring and Phenology - Reference
No. JDR123828, Location: South Dakota.
http://jobs.saic.com/
Harvard University Center for the Environment, Environmental Fellows
Program
(See Below)
Smithsonian Magazine Internship, 1/3/06 start
(See Below)
American Australian Association Fellowships (Marine Science, etc.)
(See Below)
Faculty Position: Ecology/Ecosystem Science
(See Below)
Chemical Oceanographer
(See Below)
Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Icthyology Or Fish Ecology,
University Of New England Marine Ichthyologist
(See Below)
Grassroots Outreach Coordinator - American Wind Energy Association
(See Below)
Researcher/Writer Needed for the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO)
(See Below)
Communications Director
(See Below)
Applicants Wanted for AIP and APS Congressional Fellowships
(See Below)
Outstanding New Research Positions On Climate Change At The Tyndall
Centre And The Institute For Environmental Studies (IVM)
(See Below)
Environmental Anthropologist - Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Sociology & Anthropology, Florida International University
(See Below)
Faculty Position, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
Department of Geography
(See Below)
Tenure Track Faculty Position in the Atmospheric Sciences, Dept. of
Environmental Sciences at the Univ. of Virginia
(See Below)
Post Doctoral Positions in Regional Atmospheric Modelling and Data
Assimilation
(See Below)
Assistant Professor - Climatology - Dept. of Geography, University of
Alabama
(See Below)
Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Earth System Science, Geological
Sciences Department
(See Below)
Lecturers and a tenure-track opening - Dept. of Environmental Studies
at San José State University, San José, California
(See Below)
Spring 2006 Lecturer positions - Department of Environmental Studies
at San Jose State University
(See Below)
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Resources
Coas Project To Link Adult Education, Marine Sciences
from CORE weekly news
Thirteen instructors from Oregon community colleges are spending
three days with scientists from Oregon State University, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and OSU's Hatfield Marine
Science Center as part of an initiative to incorporate ocean sciences
into adult education and workforce development.
This instructor institute, which runs from Nov. 3-5, is the first
of three in the year-long Ocean Sciences and Math Collaborative
Project. During this institute, the 13 educators will learn more
about the ocean and its role in the Earth's climate – and how that
complex system affects Oregon's weather, economy, public health and
jobs. They will then use the information to better inform their
students about ocean sciences issues.
"Ultimately, these instructors will be the ones delivering the
message to adult learners," said Robert Collier, an OSU professor in
the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences. He co-directs the
program with colleague Marta Torres, Susan Cowles and Jon Luke.
Much of the information comes from scientists involved directly
with significant research, Collier said. The educators also will
receive classroom materials and tips on how to integrate the research
findings into relevant curriculum that integrates math, writing,
language acquisition and reading instruction, as well as ocean
sciences. The instructors represent diverse programs, including
workforce training, adult basic education, workplace education
(cannery workers), adult secondary education (GED preparation),
English to speakers of other languages, and family literacy.
Instructors attending the institute include:
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Investigating The Climate System
(suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington.
NY and Michael Passow, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, to GeoEd),
NASA has published five problem-based teaching modules online for the
study of various topics about weather and climate. The modules
utilize information gathered by the NASA's Tropical Rainfall
Measuring Mission (TRMM,) and include Energy, Precipitation, Weather,
Winds, and Clouds. The modules are suitable for students in grades 5
- 8.
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Fiscal Year 2006 ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP)
The Office of Naval Research has announced its Fiscal Year 2006
ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP), ONR BAA 06-002. Full proposals
are due January 12, 2006. The Program seeks to identify and support
academic scientists and engineers who have received Ph.D. or
equivalent degrees within the last five years and who show
exceptional promise for doing creative research. Proposals addressing
unmanned undersea vehicles, physical oceanography, marine
meteorology, ocean acoustics among others will be considered. An
individual wishing to apply for a Young Investigator award must
submit a research proposal and a supporting letter through the
appropriate university officials. Proposals may request up to
$100,000 per year for three (3) years. Questions can be addressed to
Dr. Bill Lukens
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START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist Program for developing-country
scientists
This program, funded by DGIS, the Netherlands, is designed to
increase the number of developing country scientists who will conduct
research, and contribute to START regional research networks and the
Joint and Core Projects of the Earth System Science Partnership
(IGBP, WCRP, IHDP, and DIVERSITAS). * Research bearing on policy
issues and sustainable development is encouraged.
START Fellowships are offered at the graduate and post-graduate
levels to young scientists (under 35 years of age at the time of
application) from Africa, Asia, and Oceania. START fellows may work
under senior mentors in leading 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 also a desired outcome of the programme. The
duration of these fellowships is ordinarily 4-8 months.
A parallel activity, the START Visiting Scientist Award, provides
more senior scientists from developing countries an opportunity to
undertake short-term visits to major international institutions 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 or by request; 3 pages].
2) A brief description (3-5 pages) of the proposed fellowship/
visiting scientist program, including expected outcomes and an
explanation of how the project may contribute to national/regional
policy making. 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 fourteenth round of awards is:_ December 16, 2005.
For further information, contact:
Ms. Patricia Sipher, Program Coordinator
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_
The START Fellowship/Visiting Scientist Award Program is made
possible through funds from The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. We thank The Netherlands for its continued support of START
programmes.
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CCAP Launched its Brussels Seminars Series on Climate Change
7 November 2005 -- The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), a
think tank based in Europe (Brussels and Prague) and the U.S. has
initiated a regular series of climate change policy briefings to
benefit key European stakeholders. Leading climate change
policymakers—including those from U.S. States, European States,
China, Mexico, and Canada—will convene in Brussels in 2005 and
throughout 2006 to a discuss their efforts to address climate change
and to discuss the implications for European climate policy.
The inaugural meeting, hosted at the offices of DG Environment of
the European Commission, attracted over 50 invited participants to
hear representatives from California discuss one of the most
important climate change policy initiatives in the United States—
California’s regulations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
from new motor vehicles—and its implications for Europe’s
voluntary agreement with automakers to reduce GHG emissions from cars
(see below for more details on both programs). The seminar was
attended by the key players from different backgrounds, including
from various services of the European Commission and the European
Council, research centers, environmental think tanks, representatives
of the European, Japanese and Korean automotive industry,
consultancies, and law firms.
CCAP president Ned Helme introduced the series and the topic for
the first seminar. ”For over twenty years we’ve remained the only
independent non-governmental organization dedicated exclusively to
air and climate issues in Europe, the United States and developing
countries, “ explained Helme. “This seminar series will bring
those experiences to Brussels and contribute significantly to the EU
policymaking process. The California standard for cars appears to be
as or more aggressive than the EU agreement when considering
difference in the make-up of vehicles in the EU and California” said
Helme.
Following a welcome introduction by Jos Delbeke, Director General
for Air & Chemicals European Commission, DG Environment, Tom
Cackette, Chief Deputy Executive Officer and Chuck Shulock, Program
Manager for GHG Reduction in the California Air Resources Board,
introduced participants to the California GHG Vehicle standards and
its implementation. European respondents included: Günter
Hörmandinger, representing Clean Air & Transport Unit of DG
Environment in the European Commission, Aat Peterse, Program Manager
Low Carbon Cars in the European Federation for Transport &
Environment and Herman Meyer, Director for Environmental Policy in
the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
BACKGROUND
The State of California has undertaken one of the most important
climate change policy initiatives in the United States to address
transportation emissions. In September 2004 the California Air
Resources Board approved regulations to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from new motor vehicles. The regulations, which will take
effect in 2006 following an opportunity for legislative review, apply
to new passenger vehicles and light duty trucks beginning with the
2009 model year. The standards will result in greenhouse gas (GHG)
reductions of 22% in 2012 and a 30% reduction in 2016. This
regulation will be one component of California’s effort to meet
Governor Schwarzenegger’s June, 2005, announcement of statewide GHG
emissions targets of 2000 levels by 2010, 1990 levels by 2020, and
80% below 1990 levels by 2050.
In Europe, European, Japanese and Korean car manufacturers
(associated in ACEA, JAMA and KAMA respectively) entered into a
voluntary agreement with the European Commission with a target to
reach emissions levels of 140 g CO2 per km by 2008 (ACEA) and 2009
(JAMA, KAMA). While there is uncertainty as to whether 140 g can be
reached in the given timeframe, the European Commission is reviewing
the EU strategy, whose objective is to achieve a fleet average of new
passenger cars of 120 g CO2 per km by 2012.
The issue of CO2 emissions is also a part of the CARS 21 process
- a new initiative of DG Enterprise and Industry developing a roadmap
of recommendations to improve the global competitiveness of the
European automotive industry.
NEXT IN THE CCAP BRUSSELS SEMINAR SERIES
Potential upcoming topics for the seminar series include:
Chinese Efforts to Reduce GHG Emissions: Current Policies and
Future Opportunities
GHG Emissions Trading in U.S. States: the Northeastern Regional
Greenhouse Gas Initiative and Efforts in the Western U.S.
Canadian Large Final Emitters Program: Possibilities for Linkage
with the EU Emissions Trading System?
Brazilian Emissions from Deforestation: What Options for Reduction?
Options for the International Response to Climate Change
Post-2012: Results of the Future Actions Dialogue
Joint Implementation: Opportunities and Barriers in new EU member
states, Accession and candidate countries, Russia, and Ukraine
ABOUT CCAP
Founded in 1985, CCAP today remains the only independent think
tank working exclusively on air and climate public policy issues at
the local, national and international levels. CCAP seeks to promote
and implement innovative solutions to major environmental and energy
problems which balance both environmental and economic interests.
The Center’s work is guided by the belief that market-based
approaches to environmental problems offer the greatest potential to
reach common ground between these often conflicting interests.
More information can be found at www.ccap.org/international/
brussels-seminars.htm
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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.
AAAS Science Journalism Award Winners Named
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
8 November 2005
2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award Winners Named
Stories about nature in all its complexity, from the impact of
climate
change to the frontiers of cosmology to the mysterious stranding of
dolphins in a Florida mangrove swamp, are among the winners of the 2005
Science Journalism Awards from the American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Independent panels of science journalists chose the winners of the
awards, which honor excellence in science writing for print, radio,
television broadcast and online categories. The judges also gave an
inaugural award this year for writing about science news for children, a
category that opened the AAAS competition to international publications
and news outlets for the first time since the inception of the awards in
1945.
"I am very grateful to be recognized," said Elizabeth Kolbert,
who won
the magazine award for a three-part series in The New Yorker describing
the evidence for global warming. The judges also honored Atul Gawande,
another New Yorker writer, for his story on the disparities in outcome
for treatment of cystic fibrosis and why even doctors with great
knowledge and technical skill can have mediocre results.
"I think there is an enormous amount to be learned from close,
detailed
observation of cases," said Gawande, who is a practicing surgeon as well
as a staff writer for The New Yorker. "It succeeds in generating new
knowledge." The print judging committee found the work of Kolbert and
Gawande to be exceptional and recommended that two awards be given this
year in the magazine category.
The awards are sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical
Research &
Development, L.L.C. A record 386 entries were received this year. They
included 69 entries in the new children's category, 32 of them from
international reporters. The awards will be presented to the winners in
a 17 February 2006 ceremony at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis during the
AAAS Annual Meeting.
"At a time when public understanding of science is more important
than
ever, AAAS is pleased, through these independently judged awards, to
recognize outstanding science writing that is both enlightening and
engaging," said Alan I. Leshner, the AAAS chief executive officer.
"We congratulate these outstanding science journalists on their
achievement and their ongoing commitment to bring excellence in
scientific reporting to the public," said Seema Kumar, vice president,
R&D Communications, Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson. "Science writers
play a critical role in educating and engaging the public about
cutting-edge science and research, make science more accessible and
relevant to a lay audience, and help create an informed public."
The winners of the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Awards are:
Online
Daniel Grossman
wbur.org
"Fantastic Forests: The Balance Between Nature & People of
Madagascar"
3 June 2005 http://www.wbur.org/special/madagascar/
The judges were impressed by the lively quality of Grossman's work,
which looks at the struggle to preserve biodiversity in Madagascar, an
African island smaller than Texas but home to a prodigious diversity of
fauna and flora more varied than that of all of North America. Grossman
introduces online visitors to a rich catalogue of critters, including
the fossa, a remarkable predator that looks like a cross between a cat
and a dog and loves to snack on lemurs, the tree-dwelling primates for
which Madagascar is famous.
Diedtra Henderson of the Boston Globe said Grossman gives "a clear
sense of discovery, wonder and excitement" in his reporting, including
"captivating details and a nice use of audio, visual and written story
telling." Grossman's reporting from the jungles of Madagascar includes
compelling video interviews with working scientists.
Jody Brannon, the executive producer for news at USA Today.com, said
Grossman's entry is "richly interactive, with important research that
makes learning fun."
Grossman, a AAAS prize winner for the second time, said he chose
Madagascar as a venue for his reporting after previous trips to
Antarctica and Greenland. "I decided I wanted to go to a more tropical
place," he said. Grossman, who has developed his multimedia toolkit
during his travels, did two video interviews with each subject in
Madagascar in addition to the interviews for his online text stories.
Print
Large Newspaper-Circulation of 100,000 or more
Dennis Overbye
The New York Times
"String Theory, at 20, Explains It All (or Not)" 7 December 2004
"Remembrance of Things Future: The Mystery of Time" 28 June 2005
"The Next Einstein? Applicants Welcome" 1 March 2005
The print judging committee was impressed by Overbye's wit and
erudition in walking readers through the arcane world of string theory,
the mysteries of time, and the prospects for another Albert Einstein.
"Sometimes the simplest, most basic elements of the universe are the
most difficult to understand and explain, and surely time must be one of
the top contenders," said Gino Del Guercio, an independent television
producer and former AAAS journalism prize winner who served as a judge.
"Overbye writes about it with wit and clarity that makes it all look
easy."
"Overbye's articles reflect the fearlessness that a science reporter
needs to explore the cutting edge of science and even sometimes step
over it into realms where scientists themselves are not so sure-footed,"
said Tom Siegfried, a freelancer and former science editor of The Dallas
Morning News.
Thinking and writing about the big questions in cosmology and
particle
physics "is an important aspect of human experience," Overbye said. "I'm
thrilled I've been able to make a living at it."
Small Newspaper-Circulation less than 100,000
Richard Monastersky
The Chronicle of Higher Education
"Women and Science: The Debate Goes On" 4 March 2005
"The Hidden Cost of Fish Farming" 22 April 2005
"Come Over to the Dark Side" 3 June 2005
Monastersky was selected for a series of three unrelated pieces that
showed a broad grasp of science, from the politically sensitive debate
over how boys and girls learn about math to the risks of fish farms to
the search by physicists for an elusive force that shapes the universe
and accelerates its expansion.
"Monastersky's work stands out for its meticulous explanatory
reporting
of a remarkably broad range of scientific controversies," said Robert
Lee Hotz of the Los Angeles Times.
"I am deeply honored that the judges selected my work for the
award,"
Monastersky said. "There are many talented science journalists around
the country and it is quite humbling to be selected by my peers."
Monastersky, who won a AAAS Science Journalism Award in 2001 as well,
said there is "a disturbing trend in the United States for newspapers to
be cutting back on their science coverage at a time when the public
needs in-depth reporting on this issue more than ever. I hope that both
big and small newspapers recognize the importance of covering scientific
issues and reverse this dangerous trend."
Magazine
Elizabeth Kolbert
The New Yorker
"The Climate of Man" 25 April 2005; 2 May 2005; 9 May 2005
Atul Gawande
The New Yorker
The Bell Curve 6 December 2004
Kolbert put the global warming issue in historical perspective, dug
beneath the surface of the ongoing political debate, and visited locales
where climate change is having an impact. Her series "is everything
science journalism should be," Siegfried said. "It's thorough, accurate,
compelling and dramatic. It weaves the science of global warming into
the story of the people who grapple with it, from policy centers to the
Alaskan permafrost."
"Elizabeth Kolbert doesn't just say global warming exists," said
Mary
Knudson, a freelance science writer and editor who served as a judge.
"She takes readers on trip after trip and shows them in person its
alarming effects."
Kolbert said she originally had intended to do a single story on the
effects of climate change in the Arctic but was urged by David Remnick,
editor of The New Yorker, to expand her reporting. With the ongoing
political debate over climate change, Kolbert said, "I really did try to
avoid a polemic."
A doctor's use of science and skill may be the easiet part of
patient
care, Gawande wrote in his piece. But the best outcomes can depend on
other, more nebulous factors "like aggressiveness and consistency and
ingenuity."
"Gawande's article described how doctors respond to the sometimes
painful product of good scientific analysis," said Neil Munro of the
National Journal, who served as a judge.
Gawande said he views his reporting as an effort to revive the
importance of individual case studies in elucidating the mysteries of
disease. "It's journalism with a small j," he said.
Television
Joseph McMaster, Martin Williams, Lara Acaster, Alex Williams
NOVA-WGBH
"The Wave that Shook the World" 29 March 2005
The judges noted the thoroughness and timely production of the
hour-long NOVA program that aired within three months of the 26 December
2004 earthquake and devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that struck
Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and elsewhere. "A great combination of
science and human drama," said Warren Leary of The New York Times. "A
fine documentary done in a very timely manner."
"Beyond the specifics of the scientific explanations, the production
makes clear why the public needs to know 'scientific stuff,'" said Kathy
Sawyer, a freelancer formerly with The Washington Post. She called it a
"powerful combination" of reporting on science and the public interest.
"Putting this film together was truly a team effort," said Joseph
McMaster, who produced the program for NOVA. "Production began almost
immediately after the tsunami and continued around the clock to bring
this minute-by-minute account to television as quickly as possible."
Given the magnitude of the event, he said, "I think everyone who worked
on this film hoped that a piece of science journalism like this would,
at the very least, help viewers make some sense of this disaster." The
program was written by Martin Williams and directed by Lara Acaster and
Alex Williams.
Radio
John Nielsen
National Public Radio
"Dolphin Necropsies" 21 March 2005
Nielsen took listeners on a hunt for clues on why 65 dolphins
stranded
themselves in a mangrove swamp near the town of Marathon in the Florida
Keys. Many of the animals died. As marine scientists were cutting up the
dolphin carcasses, Nielsen was on the scene, providing his audience a
graphic experience in hands-on research as well as an intriguing
description of the matriarchal dolphin society that may have triggered
the stranding event.
Dan Vergano of USA Today called the segment "a beautifully executed
piece, with great use of on-the-scene sounds and very human quotes from
the scientists involved."
"This is a beautifully written piece that humanizes science in a way
seldom seen," said Lauran Neergaard of the Associated Press. "You feel
you're there, you feel [the scientist's] passion for his work."
Nielsen said the story started out as a look at whether Navy
sonar had
affected the dolphins -- the evidence suggests it had not -- and turned
to a closer look at Bill McClellan, the federal government's "go-to-guy"
for marine mammal post mortems. "He turned out to be so interesting we
just followed him," Nielsen said.
Children's Science News
Elizabeth Carney
Scholastic's SuperScience
"Mammoth Hunters" March 2005
Elizabeth Carney gave her young readers an inviting description
of the
field work by scientists who are studying the remains of an ancient
mammoth in Siberia. Laura Helmuth of Smithsonian magazine commended
Carney's use of "inviting, non-patronizing language," including the
amusing image that a mammoth weighs more than 230 fourth graders.
Carney, who wrote her story while working as an intern for
Scholastic
publications after completing a master's degree in biomedical journalism
at New York University, also told her readers that many questions remain
unanswered, such as why the mammoths died out. Her piece provides a
vivid description of field work and gives kids the message, Helmuth
said, that "they could go do this when they grow up."
"Although it focuses on the topic of mammoths, the story sheds
light on
scientists' work altogether," said Arthur Landwehr of German Public
Radio. "Children can easily understand how much work is involved with
discovery, and how rewarding it can be."
"I love children's writing," said Carney, who is now an editor at
Current Psychiatry. She continues to freelance for Scholastic. "I'm
very enthusiastic whenever they assign me a story," Carney said.
The judges noted the quality of entries in this inaugural
competition
for the children's science news award, including several strong
contenders from international media outlets. In addition to recruiting
international entries aggressively, AAAS also included international
reporters on the judging panel.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is
the
world's largest general scientific society, and publisher of the
journal, Science (www.sciencemag.org). AAAS was founded in 1848, and
includes some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving
10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any
peer-reviewed general science journal in the world, with an estimated
total readership of 1 million. The non-profit AAAS (www.aaas.org) is
open to all and fulfills its mission to "advance science and serve
society" through initiatives in science policy; international programs;
science education; and more. For the latest research news, log onto
EurekAlert!, www.eurekalert.org, the premier science-news Web site, a
service of AAAS.
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
(J&JPRD) is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, the world's most
broad-based producer of healthcare products. J&JPRD, with its
headquarters in Raritan, New Jersey (USA), has eleven sites throughout
Europe and the United States. J&JPRD is leveraging drug discovery and
drug development in a variety of therapeutic areas to address unmet
medical needs worldwide. Combining innovation and experience, the
company's major therapeutic areas of focus include hematology, oncology,
infectious disease, neurology and psychiatry, pain and women's health.
--
Daniel Grossman
Print Journalist and Radio Producer
25 Hawthorne Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617/923-9073
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Science Cafe Takes Education Beyond Campus
from the Daily Pilot (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Brian Hart, a UC Irvine doctoral student in astrophysics, is
taking science from the lecture halls to local bookstores, cafes and
java joints.
"People are curious about science, but many don't have time to
sit through a big presentation," Hart said.
To serve up science in easy-to-digest doses, Hart founded the
Southern California Science Café, an informal group open to anyone
who wants to learn about melting polar caps, cloning or other
scientific topics. Hart modeled his Science Café on a program offered
through the PBS series "NOVA scienceNOW" and Sigma Xi, the Scientific
Research Society. http://www.dailypilot.com/education/story/
29317p-42489c.html
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Water Vapor Feedback Is Rapidly Warming Europe
A new report indicates that the vast majority of the rapid
temperature increase recently observed in Europe is likely due to an
unexpected greenhouse gas: water vapor. Elevated surface temperatures
due to other greenhouse gases have enhanced water evaporation and
contributed to a cycle that stimulates further surface temperature
increases, according to a report in Geophysical Research Letters. The
research could help to answer a long- debated Earth science question
about whether the water cycle could strongly enhance greenhouse warming.
Swiss researchers examined surface radiation measurements from
1995 to 2002 over the Alps in Central Europe and show strongly
increasing total surface absorbed radiation, concurrent with rapidly
increasing temperature. The authors, led by Rolf Philipona of the
World Radiation Center in Davos, show experimentally that 70 percent
of the rapid temperature increase is very likely caused by water
vapor feedback. They indicate that remaining 30 percent is likely due
to increasing manmade greenhouse gases.
The researchers analyzed temperature and humidity changes over
Europe, which jumped nearly three times above the levels predicted by
general circulation models in the past two decades.
They provide observational evidence that large-scale weather
patterns in Europe influence annual average temperatures uniformly,
but weakly. They suggest that their combined observations indicate
that the region is experiencing an increasing greenhouse effect and
that the dominant part of the rising heat emitted from the Earth's
atmosphere (longwave radiation) is due to water vapor increase.
After examining increased cloud cover to the north of the Alps
and decreased cover to the south, the authors report that both sides
of the mountain range experienced clear warming over the 1995-2002
period. While clouds are not entirely responsible for the warming,
such findings correspond with previous cloud investigations showing
that for midlatitudes, annual mean cloud cooling from the Sun
(shortwave radiation) is roughly canceled by cloud warming caused by
heat emitted by longwave radiation from the surface.
The strong increase of longwave radiation is shown in the study
to be due to increasing cloudiness, rising temperature, rising water
vapor, and above all to long-lived manmade greenhouse gases. The
scientists' radiation measurements in the Alps show that the various
inputs, or forcings, can be separated and that manmade greenhouse
forcing is measurable at Earth's surface. Above all, their
measurements demonstrate strong water vapor feedback that rapidly
warms Central and Northeastern Europe, where sufficient water is
available from plants and the surface, known as evapotranspiration.
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AGU Congressional Science Fellowship
Consider using your scientific expertise to help create sound
public policy by working in the U.S. Congress. Applications are
currently being accepted for the 2006 2007 AGU Congressional Science
Fellowship. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to play an active
part in the U.S. policy process by spending a year (September through
August) on the staff of a congressional committee or on the staff of
a House or Senate member, advising on a wide range of scientific
issues as they pertain to public policy.
Applicants are sought who have a broad background in science and
are articulate, literate, flexible, and able to work well with people
from diverse professional backgrounds. Applicants are not required
to have experience in public policy, although such experience and/or
a demonstrable interest in applying science to the solution of public
problems are desirable. In their assignment, Fellows will be doing a
variety of work, some of which may be directly related to their
training, but all of which will put demands on their scientific
education. For this reason it is very important that prospective
Fellows have a broad background in science.
All members of AGU who are citizens or permanent residents of the
United States are invited to apply. Candidates must be members of or
applying for membership in AGU. Though the program is aimed at early
to mid-career geophysicists with a doctorate degree, there are no
restrictions on age, educational or career level, or specific
scientific background.
Ph.D. candidates should be sure that work on their degree will be
completed prior to the commencement of the program year since
experience has shown that fellows do not have time to work on their
thesis. Degree candidates should include among their references a
letter from their adviser stating the status of their thesis and the
anticipated date of completion. The Fellowship carries a stipend of
up to $49,000, health insurance, plus travel allowance. The deadline
for applications is 1 February 2006.
For further details and application instructions, visit the AGU
Web site: http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/congress_fellows.html or
contact
Catherine O'Riordan at +1-202-777-7501 or e-mail coriordan at agu.org.
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Harvard University Center for the Environment, Environmental Fellows
Program
The Harvard University Center for the Environment, Environmental
Fellows Program enables Environmental Fellows to work for two years
with Harvard faculty members. The fellowship will provide an annual
salary of $50,000 plus health insurance, other benefits, and a $5,000
allowance for travel and professional expenses. Applications and
all letters of reference must be received by the Center for the
Environment by January 15, 2006. David.havelick at gmail.com.
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Smithsonian Magazine Internship, 1/3/06 start
Smithsonian Magazine seeks an Intern for its Washington, D.C.
office. The incumbent is responsible for providing editorial support
to the Executive Editor as well as the staff of the Editorial
Department. This is a paid position beginning January 3, 2006 and
continuing for six (6) months.
Responsibilities Include:
Producing articles and possible supplementary reporting and research
Reporting and writing 12 to 18 "Around the Mall" articles; two or
three department articles (such as Indelible Images or People File);
and possibly a feature article
Providing reporting to supplement articles written by others
Covering conferences, lectures and other goings-on within the
Institution or in the Washington, DC Metro area of interest to the
magazine as background information for current or future articles
Qualifications:
Must have a undergraduate or graduate degree
Several writing samples and a proven interest in and aptitude for
magazine journalism
Incumbent should be fluent in Microsoft Office applications and
Mac experience helpful
Skilled in communicating orally and in writing, with clarity
necessary to carry out duties in an efficient and effective manner
The ability to handle several projects at once under deadline
pressure
Interested Applicants:
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Smithsonian Magazine
Attention: Human Resources-Corporate/Magazines
RE: Magazine Intern - Editorial (#SBV-06-0100)
MRC 951, PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Applications may be faxed to 202-233-0249, or e-mailed to
apply750 at hotmail.com. You may also reference the job vacancy
announcement on www.si.edu http://www.si.edu/ (announcement #
SBV-06-0100). No phone calls please. Relocation will not be paid.
Resumes will not be considered without salary expectations. EOE.
This is not a federal civil service position.
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American Australian Association Fellowships (Marine Science, etc.)
We recently extended the deadline for applications for the Sir
Keith Murdoch fellowships to November 15, 2005.
The American Australian Association is the largest non-profit
organization in the United States devoted to relations between the
United States and Australia and New Zealand. The American Australian
Association’s Education Fund (AAAEF) makes annual awards available
to US fellows to pursue studies in Australia. Applications are now
being accepted for four Sir Keith Murdoch fellowships totaling US
$80,000 (individual fellowships up to US$20,000) for 2006.
A link to the information (application forms, full program
details etc) on our website is: http://www.americanaustralian.org/
Educational/
The fellowships are to be awarded to outstanding Americans -
doing advanced (graduate and post doctoral) research or study in
Australia in the following fields:
engineering
medicine
mining
life sciences particularly in the fields of:
oceanography/marine sciences
stem cell research
We would be grateful if you could inform relevant departments and
graduate students who may be interested in the fellowships of the
deadline extension.
Any further enquiries may be directed to our Director of
Corporate Relations & Education, Mr. Gabriel Saffioti on 212-338-6860
or Gabriel.saffioti at aaanyc.org
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Faculty Position: Ecology/Ecosystem Science
School of Natural Sciences, University of California, Merced
Position Code: ASNS299A Position Title: Assistant
Professor
Description: The University of California is creating a dynamic
new university campus and campus community in Merced, California,
which opened in September 2005 as the tenth campus of the University
of California and the first American research university built in the
21st century. In keeping with the mission of the University to
provide teaching, research and public service of the highest quality,
UC Merced will be providing new educational opportunities at the
undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels through three academic
schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences/Humanities/
Arts.
The School of Natural Sciences invites applications at the level
of Assistant Professor in the area of Ecology or Ecosystem Science,
particularly those who employ quantitative analytical approaches
(e.g., computational methods, remote sensing, isotopic, molecular/
chemical, or genomic measurements) to studies of terrestrial,
wetlands, and/or aquatic ecosystems. We encourage applicants who
complement our current faculty strengths in hydrology, geochemistry,
ecology, genomics, environmental monitoring, and spatial analysis.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in
the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, a research unit at UC Merced
focusing on environmental issues in the valley and Sierra Nevada, as
well as partnerships with other UC campuses and national laboratories.
The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/
equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to
the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
The University is supportive of dual career couples.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecology, biology,
ecosystem science, biogeosciences, or related field, and a record of
research commensurate with a faculty appointment at the University of
California. Expertise in ecology or ecosystem science may include one
or more of the following areas: landscape ecology; animal or plant
population/community dynamics; ecosystem energy and mass cycling;
biogeography; ecosystem and biodiversity resilience and evolution;
human/ecosystem interactions or urban ecology; ecosystem resources
and sustainability. Interest in the study of temperate montane
environments and activities associated with the Sierra Nevada
Research Institute is desirable. Applicants should have the ability
to interact with colleagues from a broad range of disciplines in
environmental sciences, and a strong interest in developing
interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate
curricula and research programs.
Closing Date: 11/30/2005
To Apply: Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a
cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of research 4)
statement of teaching and 5) a list of four references with contact
information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail
address. Please do not submit individual letters of recommendation.
All applications must be submitted electronically at:
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/view_academic_position.faces?positionId=299
For more information: Please contact Professor Peggy O'Day,
search committee chair (poday at ucmerced.edu).
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Chemical Oceanographer
Humboldt State University seeks to fill a tenure-track chemical
oceanography position in the Department of Oceanography. For the
complete announcement, including qualifications and application
guidelines, visit http://www.humboldt.edu/~facpers (see HSU Faculty
Positions, Job #7328) or contact Dr. Greg Crawford, Dept.
Oceanography, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, CA 95521-8299; phone:
707-826-3466; email: gbc3 at humboldt.edu. Priority application
deadline: January 6, 2006. HSU is an AA/EOE/Title IX employer.
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Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Icthyology Or Fish Ecology,
University Of New England Marine Ichthyologist
University of New England invites applications for a 9-month
tenure-track assistant professorship in the Department of Biological
Sciences to conduct research in the Marine Science Center (MSC) and
teach introductory biology and advanced courses in specialty areas
Requirements include a doctoral degree in a biological field, a
demonstrated commitment to teaching and an ability to develop and
maintain a research program that includes undergraduates and Masters
level students. This position will have a reduced teaching load
during the first year, with possible performance-based extensions, in
order to encourage the development of an active externally funded
research program. The position will be located at the Marine Science
Center on the Biddeford campus of the University of New England.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active
research program involving the MSC and its facilities, to mentor
undergraduate and masters level students, as well as to teach
introductory biology and advanced courses in the candidate’s field
of expertise. Candidates with research interests, that incorporate
use of the MSC facility, study local fauna or flora, and that
complement existing departmental needs will be given preference.
Research areas may include, but are not limited to, trophic dynamics,
zooplankton ecology/development, population genetics, evolutionary
ecology and/or integrative biology.
Review of applications will begin December 2005 and will continue
until the position is filled. Send CV, statements of teaching
philosophy and research interests, and have forwarded 3 letters of
recommendation electronically to: Isabelle Yokana at
Iyokana at UNE.edu . UNE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds.
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Grassroots Outreach Coordinator - American Wind Energy Association
The Grassroots Outreach Coordinator will develop written content
and implement strategies and processes for grassroots support for the
Association’s public policy agenda and involve the Association’s
membership directly in support of that agenda
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public
Relations, Political Science or related field and a minimum of 2
years related experience or equivalent combination. Among other
requirements, the successful candidate must have demonstrated
experience in establishing and operating a grassroots capability on
the state and/or federal level; exceptional writing and verbal
communications skills; proofreading and editing skills; ability to
explain technical concepts to diverse audiences in writing; knowledge
of website development and maintenance
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No Relo). Please send resume
and salary requirements for the specific position preferably by e-
mail to LO at awea.org or by regular mail to The American Wind Energy
Association Attn: Grassroots Outreach Coordinator 1101 14th Street
NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005.
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Researcher/Writer Needed for the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO)
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) representing over
1100 biotechnology companies and academic institutions is seeking
someone to provide article, testimony, speech writing, and public
speaking preparatory needs and research for President and senior
staff. Must be strong, independent researcher and concise,
disciplined writer with the ability to understand and develop
messages for a wide range of issues and audiences including
legislative, financial, and industry.
Requirements:
Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment to gain
knowledge about policy positions that the organization has developed.
Some media relations opportunities. Health care, science, media
relations and legislative background assets.
For more info or to apply: http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?
job=2230048&
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Communications Director
A newly formed technology trade association with global
membership based in Washington, DC is seeking a dynamic individual to
drive its media relations and communications programs.
Communications Director - Reporting to the Executive Director,
this seasoned professional will have an integral role executing all
of the communications efforts for this prestigious organization. Key
responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in the development of the organization's
communications plan
• Writing and editing of material for press releases, bylined
articles, collateral, and newsletters
• Drafting memos and position papers
• Acting as the primary contact for Media Relations
• Assisting in determining story angles, responding to media
inquiries, and managing ongoing relationships with targeted media
outlets
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Political
Science, or a related field
• 8-10 years' experience in public affairs and technology public
relations and/or journalism
• Established relationships with Washington press corps
• Experience serving as a primary media contact for an
organization
• Ability to speak and write clearly, helping to articulate
positioning and strategy
• Experience working with political advocacy or lobbying
organizations
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic communications plan
• Thorough understanding of global communications management
• Ability to discuss and interpret technical issues to others
and to respond appropriately to all incoming requests from all
external resources
• Detailed understanding of issues management and ability to
work issues through to successful completion
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, with
excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work with the
Board, the press and internal and external staff at all levels
We offer challenging work combined with a rewarding company
culture in small company atmosphere. Our employees receive top-notch
benefits and much more!
To respond to this opportunity, please go to: http://
www.MyChoiceEngine.com/Role/15149
Carrie D. Wolinetz, Ph.D
Associate Director for Communications
Office of Public Affairs
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3998
Phone: 301/634-7650; Fax: 301/634-7651
Cell: 301/922-5641
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Applicants Wanted for AIP and APS Congressional Fellowships
Subject: FYI #153: Congressional Fellowships
The American Institute of Physics Bulletin of Science Policy News
Number 153: October 28, 2005
The American Institute of Physics and the American Physical
Society are seeking applicants for their 2006-2007 Congressional
Science Fellowships. Are you interested in the nexus between science
and government? Do you wish to make a personal contribution by
helping to inform the legislative and policy decisions that are made
on Capitol Hill? If so, you should consider applying to the AIP and
APS Congressional Science Fellowship programs. APPLICATION MATERIALS
ARE DUE BY JANUARY 15 (postmarked). Please see below for further
information on applying.
For physicists who want to apply their knowledge and skills
beyond the lab bench, and who believe there is a need for technical
advice and analysis in the conduct of national policy, the
Fellowships are an opportunity to make a difference. They enable
qualified scientists to spend a year on Capitol Hill, working in the
office of a Member of Congress or for a congressional committee.
Fellows work with congressional offices to select an assignment.
They do not act as representatives of AIP or APS during their time on
Capitol Hill; their only responsibility is to the congressional
office in which they choose to serve. Recent Fellows have
contributed their talents to issues as diverse as energy efficiency,
nuclear waste and power safety, digital music copyrights, homeland
security, Native American issues, and judicial misconduct.
Many former Fellows have gone on to help craft Administration
science policy by serving in the White House Office of Science and
Technology Policy or in federal S&T departments and agencies.
Others return to academia or industry, while some accept
permanent staff positions on Capitol Hill.
Since 1988, AIP has been one of the 20-30 professional societies
which sponsor Fellows under a program organized by the American
Association for the Advancement of Science. APS has participated in
the AAAS Fellowship program since its inception in 1973. Two other
AIP Member Societies, the American Geophysical Union and the Optical
Society of America, also sponsor Congressional Science Fellows under
the auspices of AAAS.
Scientists of all ages and career levels are encouraged to apply.
Applicants to the AIP and APS Congressional Fellowships should
have a PhD in physics or a closely related field. In exceptional
cases, the PhD requirement may be waived for candidates with
compensating research experience. While a Fellow must have the
scientific qualifications to be a credible representative of the
science community on Capitol Hill, he or she should also have
demonstrated an interest in broader societal concerns and the
application of science to their solution. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens, APS members for the APS Fellowship, and current members of
one or more of the ten AIP Member Societies for the AIP Fellowship.
If the society membership requirements are met, one application
suffices for both the AIP and APS Congressional Fellowship programs.
FOR THE AIP AND APS CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS, ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 15, 2006.
For details on the required application materials, how to apply,
and where to send applications for any of the physics-related
Congressional Fellowship Programs, please see the following web sites:
AIP and Member Society Congressional Science Fellowships:
For AIP: http://www.aip.org/gov/cf.html For APS: http://
www.aps.org/public_affairs/fellow/
For AGU: http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/sci_pol.html
For OSA: http://www.osa.org/publicpolicy/fellowships/
The American Institute of Physics, with a contribution from the
American Astronomical Society, also sponsors at least one AIP State
Department Science Fellow each year. This Fellowship program enables
scientists to spend a year working in a bureau of the U.S.
Department of State, providing scientific and technological
expertise to help inform the foreign policy process. The application
deadline for this program is November 1, 2005; readers who are
interested in applying for future years should please see the
following web site for more information on this program:
AIP State Department Science Fellowship: http://www.aip.org/gov/
sdf.html
If, as a scientist, you wish to perform a public service and make
a contribution to the nation's domestic or foreign policy, these
programs are intended to provide such an opportunity.
Audrey T. Leath
Media and Government Relations Division
The American Institute of Physics
fyi at aip.org www.aip.org/gov
(301) 209-3094
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Outstanding New Research Positions On Climate Change At The Tyndall
Centre And The Institute For Environmental Studies (IVM)
The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research in the School of
Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia is seeking up
to six experienced and outstanding individuals to take leading roles
in the ADAM Project (2006-2009), newly funded by the European
Commission.
1x Senior Research Coordinator (£35,245 to £43,850 per annum)
5 x Senior Researcher posts (£27,929 to £36,959 per annum)
• Climate change policy and governance
• Policy analysis and appraisal
• Participatory appraisal of climate change policy
• Economics of climate change impacts
• Vulnerability and adaptation
Further particulars are available at (closing date for the
Tyndall positions is 25 November 2005): http://www.uea.ac.uk/env/
vacancies/RA208-213.doc
The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at the Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam is looking for a researcher (for three years)
in environmental science, social science, or policy studies to join
the work on the Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies: Supporting
European Climate Policy (ADAM) project that is funded by the European
Union. The researcher will work in a multidisciplinary research team
on the development and application of a highly innovative methodology
for the appraisal of climate change policy options.
Further particulars for the IVM positions will be available from
ca 8/9th November at:
http://www.ivm.falw.vu.nl/ivm_vacancies
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Environmental Anthropologist - Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Sociology & Anthropology, Florida International University
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applicants for
a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, to start in Fall
2006. The Department seeks a specialist in environmental
anthropology or sociology with expertise in Latin American or
Caribbean development and change. Preference will be given to
candidates with an active research agenda and potential for external
research funding. Applicants must submit a letter describing
research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing
sample, and three letters of reference by January 10, 2006 to: Chair,
Environmental Search Committee, Department of Sociology &
Anthropology, DM 334, Florida International University, University
Park Campus, Miami, FL 33199. FIU is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer.
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Faculty Position, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
Department of Geography
Position in the human dimensions of global and regional change.
The Department of Geography at UNC Chapel Hill seeks a broadly
trained individual whose research and teaching can contribute to high-
quality research and teaching programs in human dimensions of global
environmental change or human-environment interactions. The
Department of Geography has a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary
and inter-disciplinary research and teaching, and provides
opportunities for interactions with other academic units and research
centers. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute
to at least two of the department's five major concentrations and to
its commitment to expanding externally funded research programs in
the department and across the university.
Deadline for receipt of all application materials is 10 December
2005. The position will begin in July, 2006. A Ph.D. degree in
Geography or a related field is required by date of employment.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and teaching interests, and names and contact
information for four referees.
The University of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application
material should be sent to Human Dimensions Position, Department of
Geography, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3220.
Submissions by email cannot be accepted. For additional information
contact Professor John Pickles, Search Committee Chair:
jpickles at unc.edu.
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Tenure Track Faculty Position in the Atmospheric Sciences, Dept. of
Environmental Sciences at the Univ. of Virginia
The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of
Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professorship in the atmospheric sciences. Consideration will be
given to highly qualified candidates at higher ranks. The Department
is an interdisciplinary community of scientists representing the
atmospheric sciences, ecology, geosciences, and hydrology. The
Department offers B.A., B.S., M.S., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. We
strongly encourage prospective candidates to review our Departmental
web site (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/) prior to applying.
Preference will be given to candidates whose research emphasizes
mesoscale processes and/or linkages between the mesoscale and the
micro or synoptic scales. We especially encourage applications from
scientists whose research and teaching strengths and interests show
promise for capitalizing on the unique interdisciplinary nature of
the Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop programs in
research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
and to participate in teaching our undergraduate core course in the
atmospheric sciences. Applicants must provide evidence of high-
quality research and a strong commitment to teaching. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, or a
related discipline.
Send statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum
vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to:
Joseph Zieman, Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 400123
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4123
For immediate review, applications must be received by 16
December 2005; however, the position may remain open until filled.
We especially encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
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Post Doctoral Positions in Regional Atmospheric Modelling and Data
Assimilation
The atmospheric modelling group of the Waterloo Centre for
Atmospheric Sciences (WCAS) has two new positions at the Post
Doctoral Level. The WCAS modelling group is a collaborative research
centre that works on meteorology and chemical transport modelling of
atmospheric processes in North America using the MM5 and WRF
meteorology models and the Models-3/CMAQ CTM system.. The WCAS
provides a local weather forecast service at http://
www.forecast.uwaterloo.ca and also carries out an extensive program
of long range chemical transport studies with a focus on ozone,
mercury and persistent organic pollutants. The new appointees will
work on model development and application with a focus on aerosol
formation and heterogeneous processes in CTM systems and data
assimilation for application to an air quality forecasting system
currently under development.
Our regional modelling group currently consists of approximately
15 personnel at the graduate and post doctoral levels. In addition
to PDF level scientific personnel, the group includes a meteorologist
and a computer systems specialist. Computations are done on an 80-
processor Linux cluster operated by the Waterloo Centre for
Atmospheric Sciences.
Applicants with previous experience in regional atmospheric
modelling and data assimilation procedures will be given preference.
Further information on the technical aspects of the work may be
obtained from Professor J.J. Sloan, WCAS Research Director (http://
www.science.uwaterloo.ca/~sloanj).
The WCAS is located at the University of Waterloo (http://
www.uwaterloo.ca/) in the Kitchener-Waterloo urban area (http://
win.uwaterloo.ca/win/), which has a population of approximately
250,000, and is surrounded by a pleasant, mostly agricultural, rural
region.
Applications, including a full CV, should be sent immediately to:
Mrs. Yoga Arumugam
Waterloo Centre for Atmospheric Sciences
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G1 CANADA
Tel: +1 519 888 4567 Ext: 6667
Fax: +1 519 746 0435
e-mail: wcas at uwaterloo.ca
http://www.wcas.uwaterloo.ca
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Assistant Professor - Climatology - Dept. of Geography, University of
Alabama
ALABAMA, TUSCALOOSA 35487-0322. The University of Alabama.
Department of Geography. The Department of Geography invites
applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2006. We are seeking a
physical geographer with a specialization in Climatology. A Ph.D. in
geography is required and must be completed at the time of
appointment. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses
in physical geography and upper division and graduate courses in
climatology and other areas of specialization. A commitment to
improving the physical geography program, excellence in teaching, and
an active research agenda is expected. Applicants should provide a
personal statement of background and experience relevant to this
position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for
three references. The review of applications will begin January 2,
2006 and continue until the position is filled.
Apply: David Shankman, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Geography, Box 870322, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
35487-0322. Email: Shankman at bama.ua.edu. For more information visit
our website at www.as.ua.edu/geography. AA/EOE employer
Assistant or Assoc. Prof. of Earth System Science, Geological
Sciences Dept.
University of Texas at El Paso (see below for details)
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Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Earth System Science, Geological
Sciences Department
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Geological Sciences, University
of Texas at El Paso, is inviting applications for a full time tenure-
track position in earth system science at either the assistant or
associate rank, beginning in September 2006. We seek applicants with
research and teaching interests that include the interactions of the
atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere; earth-surface
processes; isotope geochemistry; geobiology; soil science; and/or
basin analysis.
We are particularly interested in finding candidates with a
strong interdisciplinary focus who are also intrigued by the prospect
of exploring environmental challenges that stem from urban
development in a bi-national arid region. The Department of
Geological Sciences supports undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees
in Geological Sciences as well as interdisciplinary undergraduate,
M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Environmental Science and Engineering.
The candidates are expected to teach introductory classes as well as
upper division and graduate classes that serve both the Environmental
and Geological Sciences. The Department is in a spacious building
that contains extensive analytical and computing facilities and has
excellent capabilities in remote sensing, GIS and environmental
geophysics that can be applied to research. In addition, the
collaborative research environment on our campus affords easy access
to a superb variety of analytical equipment in other departments. For
more information about activities and facilities, visit our web site
at http://www.geo.utep.edu
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The candidates must have Ph.D. degrees
at the time of appointment. We are seeking candidates capable of
building active research programs and who enjoy collaborative research.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, description of teaching and research
interests, and the names of three people willing to provide
professional references to: Diane Doser, Chair Department of
Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso,
Texas 79968, doser at geo.utep.edu. Review of applications will begin
immediately, but applications received prior to January 10, 2006 will
be given the highest consideration.
Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University
is also a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of
women in academic science and engineering careers. The ADVANCE
initiative includes an active dual career partner program.
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Lecturers and a tenure-track opening - Dept. of Environmental Studies
at San José State University, San José, California
Dept. of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Alternative Energy Resources Job Requisition Number (JRN): 012068
Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Qualifications: The Department of Environmental Studies at San
Jose State University seeks a teacher-researcher with analytical and
policy skills in *alternative energy resources *and a Ph.D. in a
natural science, social science or interdisciplinary science.
Applicants with expertise in environmental education, policy and law,
economics, and/or writing will also be considered. Candidates should
have an energetic commitment to quality interaction with students at
both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as a strong
background in qualitative and/or quantitative environmental research
methods. Candidates should have experience applying their academic
training to solving environmental problems. International experience
and outlook are considered assets. Awareness of and sensitivity to
the educational goals of a multi-cultural population as might have
been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other
comparable experience are highly valued.
Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the
educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been
gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other
comparable experience.
Responsibilities:
The main teaching responsibilities will be the Environmental
Studies core courses, energy courses and other courses in the
applicant's specialties. Candidates should be prepared to teach the
lower division introductory Environmental Studies lecture class as
well as upper division and graduate courses in research methods and
environmental analysis. Other undergraduate responsibilities include
advising students, and supervising internships, directed readings,
and special projects. Additionally, applicants must be willing to
supervise graduate research leading to the Masters of Science theses.
The applicant should have a defined research program and be willing
to seek external funding to support research and department activities.
A record of both effective teaching and scholarly professional
achievements is essential for tenure and promotion.
Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great
diversity - in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language
and academic preparation - through course materials, teaching
strategies and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 21, 2006
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility
to work in the United States.
Application Procedures: For full consideration send a letter of
application, vita, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and
research plans, and contact information for at least three
references, and facsimile of graduate transcripts by December 31,
2005, to:
Dr. Rachel O'Malley, Chair, Search Committee, JRN# 012068
Please include Job Requisition
Department of Environmental Studies Number (JRN) on all
correspondence.
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0115
Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2005. Please do
not send applications via email. Letters of recommendation should not
be included in the initial application. Allowances can be made for
unavoidable delays in providing academic transcripts. For further
information about this position, call Dr. Rachel O'Malley at (408)
924-5424 or email her at romalley at email.sjsu.edu
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Spring 2006 Lecturer positions - Department of Environmental Studies
at San Jose State University
The Department of Environmental Studies seeks lecturers for up to
nine courses in Spring 2006:
EnvS 001 (Introduction to Environmental Issues),
EnvS 010 (Life on a Changing Planet),
EnvS 110 (Resource Management),
EnvS 125 (Advanced Environmental Law),
EnvS 128 (Water Resource Management),
EnvS 130 (Energy Policy Analysis),
EnvS 132 (Solar Home Design),
EnvS 158 (EnvS for Teachers) and
EnvS 270 (Graduate Field Studies in Water Analysis).
General Qualifications: Applicants must have an M.S. or Ph.D. in
Environmental Science or Studies or a related field. University-level
teaching experience is preferred. Professional experience, in
addition to the M.S., will also be considered. Applicants must be
well organized, energetic, and able to provide a supportive learning
experience to students from a wide variety of personal and
professional backgrounds. The first day of instruction for the 16-
week semester is January 24, 2006.
Specific Qualifications for the Course: In addition to the
General Qualifications, applicants must meet the following course-
specific requirements.
Introduction to Environmental Issues (EnvS 001) 2 sections
Applicants must have a strong background in the environmental and/or
interdisciplinary sciences and the interest in teaching a broad range
of students.
Course Description: This course teaches students about the
effects human activities have on the natural environment and our
quality of life at a base level. Topics include technical and social
cases of environmental degradation; how personal and career choices
can protect the environment for current and future generations.
Course Schedule: 2 sections: Mondays & Wednesdays 0900-1015,
1030-1145
Life on a Changing Planet (EnvS 010) 5 sections
Applicants must have a degree or strong background in the
biological sciences. Demonstrated understanding of environmental
issues and expertise in at least one environmental issue are essential.
Course Description: This course introduces students to basic
knowledge and theory in the life sciences using the theme of
environmental change to illustrate biological principles. This is a
General Education B2 (Life Sciences) course and, as such, has
required assignments and assessment procedures. Course Schedule: 5
sections: Mondays & Wednesdays 0900-1015, 1030-1145,
1630-1745 Tuesdays & Thursdays 0900-1015, 1200-1314
Resource Analysis. Quantitative analysis of Earth's natural
resources. (EnvS 110) 1 section
Applicants must have a degree or strong background in chemistry,
physics, biology or another relevant quantitative field. Course
Description: Topics typically include the status and trends of
resources such as topsoil, agriculture, water, energy, wildlife, and
the impacts of human population growth on these resources. Emphasis
is on problem solving and computational methods applied to resource
management problems.
Course Schedule: 1 section: Thursdays 4:30-7:15
Advanced Environmental Law (EnvS 125) 1 section Applicants should
have a JD degree with experience in environmental policy and law.
Course Description: Detailed evaluation of practical
environmental law problems. Students use an interdisciplinary
approach, combining evaluation of technical data with review and
application of law and policy. Extensive legal analysis and writing.
Course Schedule: 1 section: Mondays 1630-1915
Water Resource Management (EnvS128) 1 section
Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial course
work in a water resource science, such as hydrology, limnology, or
environmental engineering. Professional and/or academic experience in
the field will be considered.
Course Description: This course gives students both a technical and
managerial view of water uses and supplies, water resource
measurement methods, basic hydrology, sediment dynamics, flood
control, watershed management, and water quality.
Course Schedule: 1 section: Tuesdays & Thursdays 0900-1015
Energy Policy Analysis (EnvS130) 1 section
Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial course
work in Energy policy or law. Professional and/or academic experience
in the field will be considered. Course Description: This course
focuses on energy policy legislation. It discusses techniques to
objectively judge the impact of policy decisions, and to propose
alternative policies that might mitigate specific environmental
impacts, reduce economic penalties, or contribute to the national
welfare.
Course Schedule: 1 session: Wednesdays 1800-2045
Solar Home Design (EnvS 132) 1 section
Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial course
work, as well as professional and/or academic experience in passive
solar and green building design.
Course Description: This course covers techniques for designing
environmentally-sensitive, healthy, passive solar homes via site
selection, energy conservation, lighting, non-hazardous natural
building materials; and includes residential passive solar heating
and cooling approaches for retrofits and new construction. For
homeowners, teachers, professional designers and architects.
Course Schedule: 1 section: Fridays 0900-1145
Environmental Studies for Teachers (EnvS 158) 1 section
Applicants should have a relevant degree and certificate and
substantial course work as well as professional and/or academic
experience in environmental and/or teacher education.
Course Description: This course is designed for students
interested in teaching in elementary or middle schools, but is also
applicable to high school teachers, as well as outdoor educators,
science camp counselors, park guides, and other types of
environmental educators. This is the core requirement class for
students pursuing the B.A. in Environmental Studies, Preparation for
Teaching.
Course Schedule: 1 section Tuesdays 4:30-7:15
Graduate Field Studies in Water Analysis (EnvS 270)
Please see EnvS129 requirements, above.
Course Description: An intensive field investigation of water
resource agencies and projects to acquaint resource managers,
environmental quality specialists and other interested students with
water projects and water resource monitoring.
Course Schedule: 1 section: Thursdays 1800-2045
Application Procedures:
Please send a letter of application, vitae, and names of three
professional references, and an informal copy of your graduate
transcripts by November 15, 2005 to:
Dr. Rachel O'Malley, Chair
San Jose State University
Department of Environmental Studies
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0115
For more information, email Dr. O'Malley at romalley at email.sjsu.edu.
General Information:
The Department of Environmental Studies was founded in 1970 and
serves approximately 150 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate
students. It grants B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees. There are four full-
time faculty members, complemented by several lecturers who teach
specialty classes.
Visit: http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/envstudies/ for more information
on the Department of Environmental /Studies. San Jose State
University, California's oldest institution of public higher learning
is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San
Jose. San Jose State University enrolls approximately 30,000
students, a significant percentage of who are members of minority
groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of
its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can
benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
San Jose State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility,
and respect for each individual. Reasonable accommodations are made
for Applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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