Soil Carbon Sessions at Fall07 AGU Meeting
We would like to call your attention to two sessions planned for the Fall07 AGU Meeting (December 10-14) on Soil Carbon Stabilization and Responses to Climate Change. Please post or forward this to any other interested parties, and apologies for multiple receipts. Abstract submissions are due September 6th at http://submissions3.agu.org/submission/entrance.asp BG14: Soil Carbon: Mechanisms of Stabilization Soil organic matter contains more reactive organic carbon than any other single terrestrial pool. Consequently, SOM balance (the difference between accumulation of decaying plant materials and combined losses due to SOM oxidation to CO2 and leaching or volatilization of dissolved compounds) plays a major role in determining C storage in ecosystems and in regulating atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Despite the critical roles played by SOM within ecosystems, in the global C cycle, and in the Earths climate system, controls on SOM balances in ecosystems remain poorly understood. In the latest Investigators Meeting of the North American Carbon Program, soil carbon storage and dynamics was pointed out as one of the key areas of uncertainty in the carbon balance of North America. This session will focus on studies of soils and carbon: storage potential, mechanisms of stabilization/destabilization/long term storage. Invited talks will fall into two categories: those that address mechanisms and process, and those that use modeling approaches to understand response of C storage to climate change and employ techniques to quantify change accurately at meaningful scales for a landscape, a regional and/or the globe. Co-conveners: Kate Lajtha ([EMAIL PROTECTED], Oregon State University), Nancy Cavallaro ([EMAIL PROTECTED], USDA-CSREES) To be held in conjunction with: GC11: Soil Carbon: Response to Climate Change This session will present the mechanisms of soil carbon stabilization and their responses to climate change. Research on the mechanisms controlling the response of soil and litter decomposition to changes in temperature has progressed significantly in recent years because changes in temperature could have a dramatic impact on decomposition and on detrital and soil carbon stocks. Diverse research approaches have led to advances in understanding biological, chemical, and physical controls on decomposition responses to temperature and in integrating those responses into modeling efforts. This special session will serve as a forum to distill fundamental principles and identify opportunities to resolve apparent conflicts in experimental studies. We invite presentations of process- and mechanism-level studies of soil and litter carbon dynamics under changing temperature and of studies integrating that new understanding into models. Co-conveners: Alain Plante ([EMAIL PROTECTED], University of Pennsylvania), Richard Conant ([EMAIL PROTECTED], Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory), Serita Frey ([EMAIL PROTECTED], University of New Hampshire)
Job (4 year PhD position): intraspecific variation in fish movement behaviour
Job (4 year PhD position): intraspecific variation in fish movement behaviour=20 =20 A 4 year PhD position for a biologist, specialised in behavioural and/or molecular ecology, is immediately vacant at the research group of Prof. Marcel Eens (Laboratory of Ethology, University of Antwerp, Belgium) to study intraspecific variation in the movement behaviour of small benthic fish species: integrating behavioural, ecological, endocrinological and molecular data.=20 =20 The aim of this project is to address gaps in our understanding of intraspecific variation in animal behaviour, especially the movement behaviour of small benthic freshwater fish species (e.g. Cottus gobio). To achieve this, the successful candidate will integrate two closely-linked research components: (1) describing the movement of benthic fish using both direct and indirect methods and (2) experimental investigation of the importance of both extrinsic and intrinsic variables for benthic movement behaviour. Besides abiotic and biotic variables, also behavioural (personality traits), endocrinological (hormones) and molecular (relatedness, gene expression) variables and mechanisms will be investigated. The project is supervised by Prof. Marcel Eens and Dr. Guy Knaepkens and is also in cooperation with the research group of Prof. Filip Volckaert (Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium). =20 Candidates should have a strong background in behavioural ecology, endocrinology, population genetics and/or molecular ecology. Furthermore, they are required to have research experience in basic behavioural, ecological and/or molecular techniques (e.g. animal tagging, telemetry, electrofishing, genotyping, qPCR, 2D-DIGE,...). Finally, experience in field and/or laboratory based experimental research is strongly recommended. The candidate is also expected to apply for national fellowships (FWO, IWT). =20 To apply, please e-mail a letter of motivation and C.V. (including scientific background and study results) to Prof. Marcel Eens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by 20 August 2007. =20 Contact: Prof. Dr. Marcel Eens University of Antwerp Campus Drie Eiken / Department Biology - Ethology Building C - Room 1.26 Universiteitsplein 1 B - 2610 Antwerp (Wilrijk) - Belgium Tel. : +32 3 820.22.84 - Fax : +32 3 820.22.71=20 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 =20 =20 =20
Two Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions: Animal Physiology and Ecology
Two Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions in Biology at Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Biology Department invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning Fall 2008, one in the area of Physiological/Behavioral Ecology and the other in Animal Physiology. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed to teaching and research in a small liberal arts college environment. Teaching responsibilities for the Ecology position include an introductory course for majors in the area of evolution/diversity/ecology, general physiology, and upper level courses in area of expertise; and for the Physiology position an introductory biology course for majors in the area of animal and plant organismal biology, general physiology, and an upper level course in area of expertise. We welcome applications from candidates that can interface with interdisciplinary programs including Environmental Science and/or Neuroscience. These positions will be housed in our new science facility that offers both state-of-the art teaching and research laboratory spaces. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. (postdoctoral experience preferred), a record of excellent teaching, and an active research program that can involve students. Muhlenberg is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the scenic Lehigh Valley of northeastern PA within easy reach of Philadelphia and New York City. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching excellence, sample publications, and three letters of reference to Dr. Richard Niesenbaum, Chair of Ecology Search, Biology Department, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104; or to Dr. Marten Edwards, Chair of Physiology Search, Biology Department, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Muhlenberg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Martin Edwards and I will be at ESA in San Jose. If you would like more information please look for us. Thanks! Rich Niesenbaum * Richard A. Niesenbaum. Ph.D. Professor and Chair of Biology Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA 18104-5586 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/biology/faculty/niesenbaum/page.html http://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/biology/nsf/niesenbaum.html Tel. 484-664-3258 Fax. 484-664-3002
testing approaches for multinomial
Hi All, This is a kind-a technical question, but I hope that the more statistically versed participants can help me ... (BTW: references to tests are to R tests, the names of the tests indicate their puropse ...) Lets say I have a hypothesis (H0) about the proportions of colored balls in 3 color classes (e.g., green (G), white (W), and blue (B) balls) in a population of balls (ie, my H0 is not that the proportion of balls in the classes is the same for all classes, but my H0 is that there are certain different porportions for the classes). Further, I have one observed sample of balls from this population. I have 3 goals: i) falsify my hypothesis about the proportions of the classes based on the sample, ii) indicate which of the observed color classes might cause a rejection, iii) obtain confidence intervals for the true proportions of the classes in the population (to be used in the generation of a new hypothesis in the case of rejection). I thought of 2 possible approaches: i) I perform an initial chisq.test on the original 3 color classes for falsifying the overall hypothesis (satisfying goal i). In case of rejection, I lump the data into 2 classes (=one of the original color classes and the remaining 2 classes lumped into one new class) and do a binom.test. I interpret the result of the binom.test as indicating whether the current original class might be the reason for the rejection of the overall H0 (goal ii). Additionally, the binom.test gives me a confidence envelope for this class (goal iii). ii) I follow a Monte Carlo-like approach: I simulate proportions for the 3 classes based on the proportions of observed counts with rmultinom (random sample of a multinomial distr). I construct empirical (simulated) confidence envelopes and use them to falsify the overall hypothesis: if one of the hypothesized (H0) proportions falls outside the corresponding empirical confidence envelope, I reject the H0. The result simultaneously satisfies all 3 goals (see above). Both approaches make me feel uneasy: i) Repeated application of the binom.test in approach i) seems to cause a multiple testing problem. However, I might be able to deal with this with a test correction, e.g. an adjusted Bonferroni. ii) The mutual dependence of the proportions in the 3 classes might mean that I cannot construct an independent confidence envelope for each class in approach ii). Instead, I have a multi-dimensional confidence region of some odd shape b/o the dependence of the classes. However, this might be taken care of by the simulations since I do not make any assumption about the joint distribution but actually describe the real joint distribution empirically with the simulations. iii) I feel that my approach ii) (MonteCarlo-like) might be too naive. Could a randomization test really be that 'easy'? Or do I have to use a more sophisticated test statistic (eg, chisq) for the multinomial and construct an empirical distribution for that statistic? I do feel that I might be overlooking some important points here, especially with approach ii), but I dont know which. Your comments and suggestions would be highly appreciated. Even if you could just point me to the right document, that would be great. Kind regards, Michael Drescher ___ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html
PhD Compentency or Knowledge Exams
Hello all, PhD competency or knowledge exams in ecology may be coming up for those of still in the academic system. I'd be interested in getting the group's input on how to prepare for these types of exams, both oral and written. I'd also be interested in compiling a list of famous (or infamous) comp exam questions. Any horror stories you'd like to share? DW
Postdoctoral Associate Position Available to Study Invasive Ants
An NSF-funded postdoctoral research associate position is available starting this fall/winter to test the hypothesis that food-for-protection mutualisms involving ants and honeydew-producing insects (e.g., aphids) facilitate the invasion of new habitats by ants (specifically Red Imported Fire Ants Argentine Ants). This is a collaborative project involving Micky Eubanks (Texas AM University), David Holway (University of California-San Diego), and Andrew Suarez (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). The postdoctoral research associate will be based in the Eubanks lab at Texas AM University and will be responsible for leading field experiments in Texas and Argentina and will participate in field experiments in California. A Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, or a related field is required as well as a strong background in the design and analysis of field experiments. Research experience with ants and Spanish fluency is preferred, but not required. Anyone interested in applying for this position should contact Micky Eubanks at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 979-862-7847. Potential applicants who will be attending the Ecological Society of America meeting in San Jose, California, are encouraged to discuss the position with me at the meeting.
paid internship in Buffalo, Wyoming
Conservation and Land Management Mentoring Program =20 A paid botany internship position is available for a recent graduate with a biology related major, knowledge of sage-grouse habitat and mapping skills. =20 Compensation is $750 per two week pay period. =20 The internship is 5 months in length. The selected intern would be expected to start ASAP (a specific date is negotiable). =20 Opportunities exist to continue work overseas (Australia and/or UK). In addition, a Masters program in Plant Biology and Conservation with Northwestern University is also available for suitably qualified post internship candidates. =20 Location: Buffalo BLM Field Office, Wyoming =20 Job Description: The position will be mostly field-related, mapping greater sage-grouse habitat suitability. The intern will be expected to write technical reports and communicate with a variety of audiences (BLM, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, NRCS, private land owners). Experience with vegetation identification, vegetation mapping, air photo interpretation and GIS is beneficial. =20 To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Lara Jefferson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). =20 Sincerely, Lara =20 =20 =20 =20 Lara Jefferson, Ph.D. Manager, Training Programs Institute for Plant Biology and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 =20 ph: (847) 835-6919 fax: (847) 835-5484 =20 =20
Call for applicants: PASI's Interdisciplinary Studies in the Chemical Biology of the Tropics- Tambopata, Peru May 26-June 5, 2008
ATTENTION: Post-docs and Ph.D. candidates... INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN THE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY OF THE TROPICS, A Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) This PASI will bring together ecologists, biochemists, geneticists, and plant and microbial biologists with an interest in tropical biology for a ten day workshop from May 26-June 5, 2008 in Tambopata National Reserve, Peru. All keynote speakers are leaders in their fields, and the post-doctoral and advanced doctoral student participants will be rigorously selected based on several criteria, including their proven commitment to interdisciplinary research, and their interest in developing the field of tropical chemical biology during their scientific careers. All participants expenses are paid. Pan-American Advanced Study Institutes (PASIs) are designed to disseminate cutting edge knowledge to an audience of young scientists (postdoctoral and upper-level PhD) from across the Americas. HOW TO APPLY: This PASI is open to post-docs and high-level PhDs (3rd year and higher) from North and South America. Please email your current resume, including publications, a list of three references and their contact information, and a 2-3 page letter of interest to: Jorge Vivanco at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.The deadline for application is October 31, 2007. Please keep in mind that only citizens of the countries of North and South America can apply. Visit http://crb.colostate.edu/home/PASI.htm for more information. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Ragan Callaway (U of MT) Phyllis Coley (U of UT) Eric Cosio (Catholic University of Peru) Andrea Doseff (Ohio State U) Thomas Kursar (U of UT) Arthur Edison (U of FL) Megan Frederickson (Harvard U) Erich Grotewold (Ohio State U) Waltraud Kofer (Catholic U of Peru) Eric Lam (Rugters U) Margaret Lowman (New College of FL) Patrick Martin (Colorado State U) Mark Paschke (Colorado State U) Eran Pichersky (U of MI) Gerardo Rubio (U de Buenos Aires) Jorge Vivanco (Colorado State U)
seed request
All, We are looking for seeds of several native and non-native Panicum species that are from California populations for a series of experiments. We are most interested in P. capillare (witchgrass - native annual), P. acuminatum (western panic-grass - native perennial), and P. dichotomiflorum (fall panicum - non-native annual), but would like seeds of all other Panicum taxa that are naturalized in California. It is important that the seeds are from California populations. If you know of potential sources for this material please respond to me off list. Many thanks, Jacob Barney, PhD University of California Department of Plant Sciences, Mailstop 4 One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Office: 530-752-8284 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tenure-track position in Biogeography
See below for job announcement. If you have questions about the position, please contact Joe Mason ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or myself. I will be at ESA Sunday-Thursday and would be happy to discuss the position further. Please email me or leave a message on the ESA bulletin board if you'd like to meet there. John (Jack) Williams Assistant Professor Department of Geography University of Wisconsin-Madison * * *University of Wisconsin-Madison.* Assistant Professor of Geography, tenure-track position in the biogeographic aspects of global change. Preference will be given to broadly trained applicants whose research and teaching interests complement existing departmental strengths in Physical Geography and People-Environment studies. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to, historical and current human impacts on ecosystems, ecological responses and risks related to global environmental change, and processes governing biological diversity, especially human activities. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and developing a strong program of research and publication. Nine-month, academic year position starting August 25, 2008. For more information on Geography at UW-Madison, see http://www.geography.wisc.edu/. To apply for this position, send a letter describing research and teaching interests, a CV, and three letters of reference to the address below. Apply: Joseph A. Mason, Recruitment Committee Chair, Department of Geography, 160 Science Hall, 550 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706-1491. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All application materials must be received by November 1, 2007. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
potentially good news for NSF budget
House Passes $600 Million Increase in National Science Foundation Budget July 27, 2007 --The U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill that would increase funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) by nearly $600 million or 10 percent to $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2008. The bill would put NSF on track to double its budget in less than 10 years. Funding for NSF is included in the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act that passed the House by a vote of 281 to 142 on July 26. Two days before the vote, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a Statement of Administration Policy saying that the President would veto the bill if it is presented to him. The Administration strongly opposes the bill because it includes an irresponsible and excessive level of spending and includes other objectionable provisions. Regarding the National Science Foundation, the Statement of Administration Policy says, the Administration supports neither the additional $72 million above the [President's budget] request allocated to NSF education programs that lack proven effectiveness, nor [Appropriations Committee] report language that seeks to allocate funds away from the NSF research programs that most directly contribute to America's economic competitiveness. Although the House passed the appropriations bill by a large majority, the margin of victory was several votes short of the number needed to override the threatened veto. If the bill is vetoed, funding for NSF and other science agencies could be reduced in a subsequent bill. The National Science Foundation got off to a good start in the FY 2008 appropriations process. President Bush proposed increasing the NSF budget by $513 million or 8.7 percent to $6.4 billion as part of his American Competitiveness Initiative. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would increase the NSF budget by $637 million or 10.8 percent to $6.55 billion in FY 2008. The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill within the next two months and then a conference committee will be appointed to reach a compromise between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The House and Senate appropriations bills and the President's budget request would provide similar funding levels for NSF except for Education and Human Resources (EHR) programs, which have strong bipartisan support in Congress. The President's budget request would increase funding for EHR by 7.5 percent in FY 2008. The House appropriations bill would increase EHR funding by approximately 18 percent and the Senate bill would increase EHR funding by approximately 22 percent. NSF has fared well at each stage in the appropriations process so far. The President proposed a substantial increase in funding for NSF in FY 2008. The House appropriations bill would increase funding for NSF above the level proposed by the President. The Senate appropriations bill would increase funding above the level passed by the House. The final funding level for NSF remains uncertain, especially if Congress is unable to override the threatened veto of the House appropriations bill. Craig Schiffries, Ph.D. Director of Science Policy and Senior Scientist National Council for Science and the Environment 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20006 Tel: 202-530-5810 E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is a non-profit organization working to improve the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking. NCSE is supported by nearly 500 academic, scientific, environmental, government and business organizations. If you no longer wish to receive emails from NCSE, please follow this link: http://list.ncseonline.org/mailman/listinfo/ncse ___ NCSE mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://list.ncseonline.org/mailman/listinfo/ncse
GRE Test in Biology
Hello friends, I will be taking the GRE Subject Test in Biology in November of this year and am curious whether any of you 1) know of any courses (not tutors) available in the Washington DC area and 2) have any suggestions on how to study for the exam. Do you know of any study guides or textbooks that helped you or your grad students excel? Thanks! Jennie Miller
Job Searching - Ohio and Pennsylvania
Hello. I am a recent graduate of Kent State University, Ohio. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation in December of 2006. In addition to my major coursework, I have recently completed two internships with the National Park Service where I tested water quality in two differen= t settings. My experiences interning with the National Park Service provided me with many skills that will be valuable in future professional endeavors. As an intern on my first job, I did bi-weekly water sampling by canoe on the Dela= ware River. Samples and data were collected and brought back to a lab where I performed further processing and testing. This gave me a working knowledge in water testing equipment, including: the YSI model 30 Salinity, Conductivity, and Temperature meter, the YSI model 52 Dissolved Oxygen meter, and the LaMotte 2020 Turbidimeter. During my second internship I surveyed headwater streams using Ohio EPA Primary Headwater Habitat Evaluation techniques. I performed habitat analysis on headwater streams throughout the Cuyahoga Valley National Park using macroinvertebrate and salamander biotic indices. I also have experience in stream bank restoration, bald eagle nest monitoring, invasive plant management, and projects which utilized GPS/GIS and ArcMap. I am searching for a position in Ohio or Pennsylvania working in water quality management. My resume is posted below. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. Feel free to contact me by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks again! *OBJECTIVE* To gain employment and experience working in the natural world conserving and managing natural resources, particularly in the area of water quality management. *EDUCATION* Kent State University December 2006 Bachelor of Science; Major: Conservation; Cumulative GPA: 3.36 *cum laude* * * *SIGNIFICANT COURSEWORK* Conservation of Natural Resources, Conservation Biology, General Ecology, Environmental Geology, Local Flora, Fundamentals in Speech and Communication, Technical Writing *COMPUTER SKILLS* Windows 2000/XP; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; ArcGIS/ArcMap* * * * *RELATED EXPERIENCE* Cuyahoga Valley National Park Division of Resource Management, National Park Service Boston Heights, OH Position: Intern (June 2007 =96 August 2007) =B7 Performed Primary Headwater Habitat Evaluation surveys on headwater streams using macroinvertebrate and salamander species =B7 Performed fish survey in conjunction with Ohio EPA on Kendall L= ake =B7 Mapped trails and trail maintenance areas using GPS =B7 Worked with the Ohio Lepidopterist Society to perform butterfly surveys * * Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Division of Research and Resource Planning, National Park Service Milford= , PA Position: Intern (May 2006 =96 August 2006) =B7 Collected and processed* *water samples from the Delaware River= by canoe =B7 Worked on restoring damaged stream banks as well as flood damag= e assessment =B7 Mapped trails using GPS/GIS and ArcMap =B7 Monitored bald eagle nests The Nature Conservancy Dublin, OH Position: Volunteer (February 2006) =B7 Controlled upland invasive woody plant species Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Bay Village, OH Position: Volunteer (Summer 2003) =B7 Gained skills in handling and maintenance of wild animals =B7 Learned about habitat, nutrition, and behaviors of animals comm= on to northeast Ohio *OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE* Discount Drug Mart Stow, OH Position: Sales Associate (September 2006 =96 present) Target Rocky River, OH Position: Sales associate (Nov 2003 =96 Jan 2005) Pier 1 Imports Rocky River, OH Position: Sales associate (Oct 2002 =96 Nov 2003) * * *HONORS AND ACTIVITIES* *Member,* Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society *Member, *Kent State University Plant Conservation Club, Historian (Spring 2006) *Dean's List*, Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 Graduate with honors: *cum laude* *References: *Available upon request.
AIBS Public Affairs opening: Meet-up at ESA meeting
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) anticipates hiring (contingent upon the expected receipt of federal grant funds) an individual with experience working at the interface of science, communications, and public policy to serve as a Public Affairs Representative (PAR). The PAR will be a full-time AIBS employee, reporting to the AIBS Director of Public Policy. For more information about this position, including application procedures, go to http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/aibspositionsavailable.html#3657 Interested candidates may wish to meet-up with AIBS Director of Public Policy, Dr. Robert Gropp, at the ESA meeting in San Jose. Please direct any questions about the position to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you - Holly Menninger, Ph.D. Public Policy Associate American Institute of Biological Sciences 1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-628-1500 x 229 Fax: 202-628-1509 Web site: www.aibs.org http://www.aibs.org/
Wolfquest - immersive gaming for ecology
Just came across this through a tech blog (tuaw.com). This is really interesting and exciting as this appears to be the first immersive (multiplayer) gaming environment directed toward ecological learning. This has the potential to be a major breakthrough application for online learning in the environmental sciences. The project is being developed by the Minnesota Zoo and Eduweb with support from NSF (0610427) so the underlying science should be robust. The description from the website (http://www.wolfquest.org) is as follows: Join a wild wolf pack and venture into the wilderness in this innovative 3D computer game. Playing alone or with friends in multiplayer missions, you'll join a wolf pack and hunt, fight, and socialize, all while doing your best to survive. The WolfQuest experience will go beyond the game with an active online community where you can discuss the game with other players, chat with wolf biologists, and share artwork and stories about wolves. The first version of the game, WolfQuest: Amethyst Mountain, will be released in December 2007. I strongly urge you all to take a look at the preview video at:http://www.wolfquest.org/preview_video.html For those of us who are thinking about the role of digital media and online learning, we need to pay very close attention to the progress of this project. This goes well beyond the squiggly lines of Populus or the flatlands of Ecobeaker and NetLogo. == David Kirschtel [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
