[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 01/20/2006
Susan Bennett
bennetsk at whitman.edu
Fri Jan 20 16:48:12 CST 2006
DIALOG and DISCCRS News
01/20/2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCIENCE NEWS
Hansen et al. article (submitted) on dangerous human-made
interference with climate
http://pubs.giss.nasa.gov/abstracts/submitted/Hansen_etal_1.html
A Warming World: The Difference A Degree Makes Seashore Sea Change -
San Francisco Chronicle, 01-16-06
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/16/
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SUMMER PROGRAMS, COURSES, INTERNSHIPS, MEETINGS, OPPORTUNITIES
Third CALL FOR PAPERS - Science & Technology in Society: An
International Multidisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
(see below)
ASLA 06-02: AGU Congressional Science Fellowship Application Deadline
1 Feb 2006
(see below)
JOBS
Tenure-track position-Assistant Professor, Freshwater Ecology-
University Of California at Santa Cruz
http://www.biology.ucsc.edu/eeb/FWrecruitment0506.html
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Polar Regions Research, National Science
Foundation Office of Polar Programs to support training and research
on any aspect of scientific study of the Antarctic and/or the Arctic.
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06529
Postdoctoral researcher quantitative science and science policy
studies (full-time), Senior research fellow quantitative science and
science policy studies (full-time), Senior research fellow modelling
and simulation (full-time)
(see below)
Research Position-Sea Ice Scientist (Reference Number: HA 320/05),
Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre-
University of Tasmania
(see below)
Faculty Opening in Theory and Practice of Interactive Media,
University of California at Berkeley-Center for New Media
(see below)
POST DOC – Coastal and Estuarine Nutrient Dynamics - EPA
(see below)
Tenure Track Position in the History of the Biological Sciences at
Montana State University
(see below)
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings, Opportunities
Third CALL FOR PAPERS - Science & Technology in Society: An
International Multidisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
Sponsored by: American Association for the Advancement of
Science, Arizona State University, Consortium for Science, Policy &
Outcomes, George Mason University, The George Washington University,
Virginia Tech
When: April 22rd - 23rd, 2006
Where: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Headquarters, Washington, DC
Abstract Deadline: January 31st, 2006
This annual conference provides a forum for graduate students
from a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs to
present their research on the policy and social studies of science
and technology. In addition to presenting papers, students will have
the opportunity to interact with each other and prominent scholars
and professionals related to their field(s) of interest. Our two
keynote speakers are Jack Gibbons, former Assistant to the President
for Science and Technology under the Clinton-Gore Administration, and
Andrew Jamison of Aalborg University, Denmark speaking about “Hubris
and Hybrids in Science Policy.” Also, the dates of our conference are
chosen so that interested students will have the opportunity to
attend the annual AAAS Forum on S&T Policy (www.aaas.org/spp/rd/
forum.htm).
The conference organizing committee welcomes submissions of
abstracts (up to 250 words) for a 10-15 minute presentation. Please
submit abstracts and contact information to our website at
www.stglobal.org by January 31st, 2006. Notification of abstract
acceptance will be given by February 21st, 2006. We seek submissions
from graduate students studying topics related, but not limited to
the role of S&T in the following thematic areas:
Globalization, International Regulation
Environment, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
The Knowledge-Based Economy
Civil, Ethical and Legal Issues
National Security and Defense Applications
Government, Private and Academic Investment
S&T in Non-Western Cultures
Historical and Social Dimensions of S&T
Revolutionary or Non-Traditional Directions in S&T
Network and Industrial Organization
Policy Implications of Biotechnology, Information Technology, and
Nanotechnology
Foresight/Forecast in S&T
Technology and Human Development
Information concerning area lodging and registration will be
posted on the conference website by January 31, 2006. Travel funds
may be available for a limited number of presenters. Students in
need of travel funds should indicate so when submitting their
abstract. For further information, either e-mail
abstract at stglobal.org or visit the conference website at
www.stglobal.org.
David Tomblin, Graduate Research Assistant-Virginia Tech
1021 Prince St. #217, Alexandria, VA 22314
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ASLA 06-02: AGU Congressional Science Fellowship Application Deadline
1 Feb 2006
AGU is accepting applications until 1 February 2006 for the
2006-2007 Congressional Science Fellowship. The Fellowship provides
an opportunity for a scientist 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 in the personal office of a
House or Senate member, advising on a wide range of scientific issues.
Applicants should have a broad background in science and have an
aptitude for working with and communicating technical information
clearly to people from diverse professional backgrounds. Prior
experience in public policy is not necessary, although such
experience and/or demonstrable interest in applying science to the
solution of public policy problems is desired.
The Fellowship carries a stipend of up to $49,000, health
insurance, plus travel allowance. 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 +1-202-777-7509 or e-mail coriordan at agu.org.
AGU's 2004-2005 Congressional Science Fellow, Jana Davis, spent
her fellowship in the office of Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). "I
believe that the legislative process, and therefore the quality of
our laws, greatly benefits from direct access of policy-makers to
scientific information. It is imperative that policy-makers take
advantage of this information as it becomes available in order to
best manage our nation's resources," she reported after her
experience on Capitol Hill.
AGU members are also eligible to apply for Congressional Science
Fellowships sponsored by the American Geological Institute ( http://
www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/index.html)and the American Institute of
Physics ( http://www.aip.org/gov/cf.html ). The American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) also sponsors Fellows, and AAAS
serves as the umbrella support network for all of the Congressional
Science Fellows.
Questions or comments about ASLA? Need to change your e-mail
address? Contact Cathy O'Riordan (coriordan at agu.org). To read
previous ASLAs, visit http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/sci_pol.html
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Jobs
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Postdoctoral researcher quantitative science and science policy
studies (full-time), Senior research fellow quantitative science and
science policy studies (full-time), Senior research fellow modelling
and simulation (full-time)
More information about the Science System Assessment unit and
about The positions can be obtained from the head of department,
prof. dr. Peter van den Besselaar, at +31 70 342 15 42 (office) or
+31 20 465 00 14 (home), or by email at
p.vandenbesselaar at rathenau.nl. If you wish to apply for one of these
positions, please send your CV and a cover letter by mail or email
to: Head Science System unit, Attn: Personnel Department, P.O. Box
95366, 2509 CJ The Hague, The Netherlands. Email address:
sollicitaties at rathenau.nl. Applications must be received before
January 27, 2006.
The Rathenau Instituut contributes to the public debate and
political deliberation about scientific and technological
developments. The institute analyzes the consequences of science and
technology for society. The agenda of the institute is developed in
interaction with the social and political environment. Recently, the
institute started to set up a new unit for Science System Assessment.
The Rathenau Instituut is an independent organization, established in
1986 by the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Administratively, it is part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts
and Sciences.
The mission of the new Science System Assessment unit is to
conduct basic, strategic and applied research on the functioning and
dynamics of the science system, in relation to internal scientific
and technological changes, and in relation to external societal,
economic, and political changes. The research program covers a broad
range of issues, from the micro level of the research group to the
macro level of institutional structures of the science system. An
important theme in the research program is the development of
existing and emerging scientific and technological fields. Although
the focus is on the Netherlands science system, the research will
generally take an international comparative perspective.
The research program is under development and will be
multidisciplinary in terms of its theoretical and methodological
approach. Apart from original research, the Science System Assessment
unit will offer independent analysis to support science policy in the
Netherlands. The research of the unit will result in scholarly
publications, but also in publications that inform the relevant
stakeholders and public debate.
At this time, the unit consists of four researchers. Three
additional positions have now become available for which candidates
are invited to apply. In 2006, the unit is expected to grow further
to a size of at least ten staff members.
Prof. dr Peter van den Besselaar
Head of department
Science System Assessment, Rathenau Institituut
P.O. Box 95366, 2509 CJ Den Haag
+31(0)70 342 1542
Amsterdam School of Communications Research ASCoR
Dep. of Communication Science Universiteit van Amsterdam
http://home.medewerker.uva.nl/p.a.a.vandenbesselaar/
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Research Position-Sea Ice Scientist (Reference Number: HA 320/05),
Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre-
University of Tasmania
The application deadline has been extended to: Monday, 23 January
2006
For further information about the position, please see: http://
www.acecrc.org.au/drawpage.cgi?pid=ace_internal&aid=797393
or contact: Dr. Anthony Worby, Phone: +61 3 6226 2985, E-mail:
a.worby at utas.edu.au.
Applications are invited for the position of Sea Ice Scientist
within the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research
Centre (ACE CRC) located at the University of Tasmania (Hobart,
Australia). The position will be offered on a full-time, fixed-term
basis, for a period of up to two and a half years with a possible two
year extension. The appointee will be an integral member of the ACE
CRC's Sea Ice Project within the Climate Variability and Change
Program and will undertake research into the role of Antarctic sea
ice in the global climate system and the potential impacts of climate
change on the sea ice environment. Please note that the position will
focus on Antarctic sea ice research.
The successful applicant must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant area
of science with a thorough knowledge of and experience in sea ice
research that is directly relevant to the objectives of the ACE CRC
Sea Ice Project. Applicants should have a background in one or more
of the fields of oceanography, glaciology, meteorology, or a related
discipline. The appointee must be able to demonstrate the ability to
work collaboratively in a research team covering multiple disciplines
and achieve collective as well as individual outcomes.
The appointment will have a total remuneration package of between
$70,834 to $98,623 AUD (comprising salary within the range $60,542 -
$84,293 AUD plus 17% superannuation) commensurate with level of
expertise and experience.
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Faculty Opening in Theory and Practice of Interactive Media,
University of California at Berkeley-Center for New Media
Theory and Practice of Interactive Media. Tenure track,
Assistant Professor position to develop teaching research, and
service programs in the production of interactive media. Candidate
will be expected to contribute to research and teaching objectives of
the Center for New Media (http://cnm.berkeley.edu/). Possible
subject domains include visual, acoustic, compositional, dramatic,
tactile, and cultural aspects of interactive media, and their
inclusion into computational representations (such as personal
digital assistants, e-books, interactive educational tools, wearable
and other digital art, personal security devices, media-rich cell
phones, multimedia tools for the disabled, interactive architectural
spaces, etc.) Preference will be given to applicants with a
background in and/or research commitment to both technical and
humanistic/societal disciplines. Examples of technical disciplines
include, but are not limited to, computer science, information
science, media technology, and product design. Examples of
humanistic/societal disciplines include but are not limited to
semiotics, film studies, media studies, linguistics, communication,
and social science. Technical expertise should include one or more
of the following areas: multimedia databases, metadata for media,
computer vision/audition, computer graphics, information retrieval,
human-computer interface, game designing, and media authoring
systems. Research background should demonstrate integration and
synergy between technical and humanistic/societal approaches to the
representation of New Media.
Successful candidate will be appointed in relevant department/
departments; possible primary home departments include Engineering,
Computer Science, Information School, Architecture, Art Practice,
Music, English, Journalism, Film Studies and Education.
Ph.D., MFA or equivalent terminal degree. Applications must
include a C.V.; a letter describing the candidate's background and
interests, including a brief description of possible courses; a one-
page statement outlining a vision for interactive media in the
context of interdisciplinary new media studies, two recent essay-
length publications or creative activity demonstrated by video
documentation (preferably DVD) in a short 5-minute overview format
and an extended format, and names and full contact information for
three recommenders. Female and minority candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: March 10, 2006. Mail to: Alice Agogino,
Chair, Search Committee, Center for New Media, 390 Wurster Hall,
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1839.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer.
Nancy Van House, Professor, School of Information Management and
Systems
102 South Hall #4600, University of California, Berkeley, CA
94720-4600
voice 510.642.0855 fax 510.642.5814 - http://
www.sims.berkeley.edu/~vanhouse
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POST DOC – Coastal and Estuarine Nutrient Dynamics - EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s, Office of Research
and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research
Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division in Gulf Breeze, Florida, is seeking
a highly motivated individual with expertise in estuarine and coastal
ecosystem processes to join our research team. The successful
applicant is expected to augment our ongoing research project in the
northern Gulf of Mexico investigating relationships between nutrients
and hypoxia in nearshore coastal waters. The goal of this project is
to develop predictive models of large scale ecosystem responses to
changes in nutrient loading from the Mississippi/Atchafalaya river
complex. Examples of appropriate research areas include the following:
1) Ecosystem modeling, including development or application of
planktonic and benthic process models, hydrodynamic models, and
coupled physical-biological-chemical models
2) Sediment biogeochemistry and diagenetic modeling
3) Remote sensing applications and modeling, especially in
spectrally resolving phytoplankton, suspended sediments and colored
dissolved organic matter.
Investigations may include field data collection, field and
laboratory experiments, data synthesis, statistical analysis, and
ecological modeling. Opportunities exist to participate in ongoing
field research in the Gulf hypoxia zone. Successful applicants should
be interested in integrating their work within a collaborative,
multidisciplinary research environment to address environmental
management-driven research objectives.
Full details may be found at http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/
(Position # GED-01-03-06-146). Open application period: January 3,
2006 to February 28, 2006.
The U.S. EPA is an equal opportunity employer.
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Tenure Track Position in the History of the Biological Sciences at
Montana State University
Assistant Professor, Department of History and Philosophy
Starting Date August 2006
Salary: Tenure track, academic year salary, commensurate with
experience.
Departmental Information
Pending funding authorization, the Department of History and
Philosophy at Montana State University invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor position in the history of the
biological sciences to begin in the fall of 2006. The area of
specialization within the biological sciences is open, but we are
especially interested in candidates with expertise in non-U.S.
history. Significant training in the biological sciences and the
ability to work closely with science faculty will be considered an
asset.
The MSU Department of History and Philosophy offers undergraduate
degrees in History, Philosophy, and SETS (Science, Environment,
Technology, and Society), as well as a minor in Religious Studies.
The department also offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in history,
focusing especially on 1) the history of science and technology; 2)
environmental history; 3) the History of Montana and the West; and,
4) Public history.
Duties and Responsibilities: Principal duties include: 1)
teaching lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses as
required by the department as well as in the candidate's area of
specialization; 2) maintaining an active research program that
results in significant, peer-reviewed articles and books; 3) writing
and contributing to NSF and NIH grants; 4) actively participating in
the Science, Environment, Technology, and Society (SETS)
undergraduate Option and the Masters and Ph.D. programs within the
Department.
Required Qualifications
--Ph.D. by time of appointment.
--Demonstrated promise of excellence in both teaching and
scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications
-- Expertise in non-U.S. history.
--Significant training in one of the biological sciences.
--Classroom teaching experience.
Application Procedure: Screening of applications will begin on 6
February 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Applications
should include (1) a cover letter that addresses the required and
preferred qualifications; (2) full curriculum vitae; (3) a writing
sample consisting of two dissertation chapters or published articles;
(4) graduate school transcripts and (5) three letters of
recommendation sent separately, at least one of which comments on
teaching qualifications. Submit materials to:
History of Science Search Committee
Department of History and Philosophy
2-155 Wilson Hall
P.O. Box 172320
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-2320
For further information contact: Prof. Michael Reidy,
406.994.4395 or mreidy at montana.edu
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interdisciplinary aquatic science or climate-change research, and to
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