Re: [ECOLOG-L] Book list Ecology Biology Conservation Life Sciences
H Wayne, They did post it a while back, here is a copy with a couple additions. The Song of the Dodo – David Quamman (on of my all time favorites) A Sand County's Almanac - Aldo Leopold (required reading for all environmental scientists in the US) The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World - Michael Pollan The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Micheal Pollan Naturalist - Edward O. Wilson Biophilia – E.O. Wilson Consilience – E.O. Wilson The Diversity of Life – E.O. Wilson The Log from the Sea of Cortez (Penguin Modern Classics)- John Steinbeck Ismael – Daniel Quinn Silent Spring – Rachel Carson Oryx and Crake – Margaret Atwood (fiction) Encounters with the Arcdruid – John McPhee The Control of Nature – John McPhee Desert Solitare – Edward Abbey The Monkey Wrench Gang – Edward Abbey (fiction, and a lot of fun). Walden – Henry David Thoreau Win Win Ecology – Michael Rosensweig Fragile Dominion – Simon Levine Tears of the Cheetah: The Genetic Secrets of Our Animal Ancestors- Stephen J. O'Brien Water, Ice Stone: Science and Memory on the Antarctic Lakes- Bill Green Song for the Blue Ocean: Encounters Along the World's Coasts and Beneath the Seas - Carl Safina Eye of the Albatross: Visions of Hope and Survival - Carl Safina Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train: Errant Economists, Shameful Spenders, and a Plan to Stop them All - Brian Czech One River - Wade Davis The Trees in My Forest - Bernd Heinrich The Richness of Life: The Essential Stephen Jay Gould - Stephen Jay Gould The Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin A Plague of Rats and Rubbervines: The Growing Threat Of Species Invasions (Scope Series - Scientific Committee on Pro) - Yvonne Baskin Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change- Elizabeth Kolbert Grassland: The History, Biology, Politics and Promise of the American Prairie - Richard Manning Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind- David Quammen 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus - Charles C. Mann Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America - Thomas L. Friedman Last Chance to See - Douglas Adams Extinction: How Life on Earth Nearly Ended 250 Million Years Ago - Douglas H. Erwin Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883 (P.S.) - Simon Winchester The World Without Us - Alan Weisman King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon - David Montgomery Salmon Without Rivers: A History Of The Pacific Salmon Crisis - James A. Lichatowich Darwin's Dreampond: Drama on Lake Victoria- Tijs Goldschmidt Out of Eden: An Odyssey of Ecological Invasion- Alan Burdick Ravens in Winter - Bernd Heinrich Arctic Dreams - Barry Lopez The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time - Jonathan Weiner The Shock Theory, The Economy of Disaster. by Naomi Klein Deepening Democracy. Empowered participatory Governance, by Arkon Fung and Olin Wright. The book if from a series of Books from Verso Editors and prom the Real Utopias Project. The end of Poverty, by Jeffrey Sachs ( is interesting par example to contrast the change of direction in the thinking of Sachs, in contrast with his role in the Schock Therapy used in Russia by the WB and the IFM and led by him) Also a selection of Books about Utopia could be Useful like Miltons ´The Lost Paradise, Skinner Walden II, Thoreau Walden, Cabet A Trip to Icaria, Smith´s Memories of the Future, Huxley This Brave New World. E=MC2 . A Biography of the world most famous equation. David Bodanisby David Bodanis Historia del Fuego ( una historia de America Latina)Eduardo Galeano(Autor de Las Venas Abiertas de America Latina) Guns, Germs and Steel. By Jared Diamond The Next Fifty Years by Bruce Sterling ( a look in the Science of the Future) Los tres lbros de Dennis Meadows + Co: The limits of Growth, Beyong the limits of Growth a a recent version ( issued a couple of years ago). The three books give a trend of the use of the carrying capacity of our planet. On Mar 25, 2009, at 9:57 PM, Wayne Tyson wrote: Recently there was a request for suggestions for titles. If the requestor has assembled the list, could he or she please post it? I have a couple to add, both by Temple Grandin: Animals Make Us Human and Animals in Translation. WT
[ECOLOG-L] Invitation to ESA members in Washington DC area
http://sustainability.nationalacademies.org/NELS.shtml?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office / The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS)The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS) is a new organization for early-career professionals (and professionals who are new to the topic of sustainability) who are interested in building bridges with peers in DC-area agencies and organizations. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. NELS members share a common interest in taking a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges -considering the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of these problems. Through NELS, these emerging leaders will foster relationships that enable them to more effectively bring about a sustainable future. To become a NELS member and be added to our mailing list, please send an email or call 202-334-2694. March Event Date/Time Monday, March 30, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 pm ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Location Marian Koshland Science Museum 600 E Street, NW, in Washington DC. Metro: Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Gallery Place (Yellow/Green Line) Program Keynote Speaker: Brian Czech, President, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE) Facilitated Discussion: NELS members will have the opportunity to discuss how sustainability is being addressed in their organizations. Reception To attend this free event, please click here to register. Network members are encouraged to offer ideas for future meetings, which are expected to be held monthly. NELS is supported by the National Academies' George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Science.
[ECOLOG-L] natural history course text
Greetings, Next fall I'm going to teach a 1st year course on Natural History of Georgia for non-science students (although science majors are not excluded). This is a sort of show and tell course focusing on everything from geology to fauna but at an introductory level. The course is structured around the 4 ecotypes of Georgia, mountains, Piedmont, coastal plain, and coast islands. As texts I was planning to use the two Peterson Guides, one to Eastern Forests and the other to the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. The publisher has just told me that both of these volumes are out of print. Does anyone have any alternative suggestions? I do have the guide to the Piedmont, which I understand is still in press. TIA, g2 -- Gary D. Grossman, PhD Distinguished Research Professor - Animal Ecology Warnell School of Forestry Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens, GA, USA 30602 http://www.arches.uga.edu/~grossman Board of Editors - Animal Biodiversity and Conservation Editorial Board - Freshwater Biology Editorial Board - Ecology Freshwater Fish G. Grossman Fine Art http://personal.negia.net/grossman
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Assistant
A Summer Field Assistant position is available at The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory for the TIDE project. Duties include participating in a large-scale field experiment to determine the interactive effects of nutrients and trophic structure on salt marsh ecosystems. We will follow the effects of additional nutrients and the removal of the mummichog on the salt marsh food web and nutrient cycles. The successful candidates will be expected to take leadership roles in executing the experiments, coordinating logistics in the field, and in monitoring some aspect of the ecosystem response to the manipulations. Responsibilities include maintaining experimental manipulations, participating in field and laboratory measurements of chemistry and biology, and processing and analyzing project data. Frequent contact with the public, government agencies, boards and committees will be required. The successful applicant will work as part of a large multi- disciplinary team consisting of PIs, post-docs, graduate students and other research assistants and gain broad experience through field and laboratory work across interdisciplinary fields including biology, chemistry, and physical oceanography. Basic Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess a BS or MS degree in Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, or Marine Biology and at least one year experience in a related field. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and the ability to communicate positively with the public are required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with database management, statistical programs, and scientific writing are a plus. Physical Requirements This position requires moderately strenuous fieldwork (lifting approx. 50lbs., bending, carrying heavy equipment, and walking through waist high marine waters and marsh) in marine environments, primarily intertidal settings under variable weather conditions. Ability to work with vertebrate and invertebrate animals and hazardous/harsh chemicals in the laboratory is needed. Irregular hours may include weekend, early morning or late evening work. Successful candidate will be expected to live at the field site in Plum Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole). Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are required documents but may be uploaded with your application documents or faxed to the Human Resources Office, 508-289-7931. If faxing, please reference this posting. Apply online at https://mbl.simplehire.com / An Equal Opportunity Employer
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity at Flathead Lake Biological Station, Montana
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.umt.edu/FLBS/People/Employment.htm#LE Immediate Position Available for Postdoctoral Research in Landscape Ecology and Modeling: The Flathead Lake Biological Station and Division of Biological Sciences of The University of Montana invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher to use landscape modeling as a platform for understanding the energetics and dynamics of fisheries stocks, particularly in light of potential climate changes. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary effort which integrates long-term intensive field studies from the Salmonid Rivers Observatory Network Project (SaRON) with a remotely based Pacific Rim scale assessment of habitat complexity in relation to river flows and temperature patterns. We seek candidates with the following skills: ·PhD in Ecology or Landscape Ecology (spatial analysis) ·experience using and interpreting models of fish energetics and fisheries stock dynamics * interest/experience in translating temperature and flow climate change model outputs to predict range changes in different salmon species under different climate change scenarios ·programming ability in C/C++, FORTRAN, and Python ·proficiency with geospatial and GIS software (particularly ArcGIS/SDE/Info) ·proficiency in statistical analysis of geospatial data * proficiency in conducting scientific research leading to publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature The successful applicant will be employed by The University of Montana on a 12-month letter of appointment including competitive salary, medical/dental and retirement benefits. The position is located at The University of Montanas premier Flathead Lake Biological Station (www.umt.edu/flbs) near Polson, MT and will begin immediately. Contracts are renewed annually and may continue depending on funding availability and job performance. APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applicants should send a CV including dates of availability, 3 professional references and statement of research interests to Dr. Jack Stanford at flbs-lem@ flbs.umt.edu. In addition, HRS requests submission of the Applicant Self ID form (link included). Review of applications will begin April 3, 2009 and continue until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] REU position, thermoregulation
Please forward to potentially interested undergrads: A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position is available in Mike Sears's Ecology Lab at Southern Illinois University/Bryn Mawr College for the summer of 2009. Projects for this position will be related to ongoing experimental mesocosm studies of behavioral thermoregulation in lizards. The participant would gain valuable experience in both the laboratory and field. This experience could potentially lay the groundwork for a senior thesis as well as prepare students for future graduate careers. Our work takes place at the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research field station (http://sev.lternet.edu/) in New Mexico. As a part of this experience, participants will have the opportunity to interact with other REUs, researchers, and graduate students from many different universities. Further, this participant will be a part of a dynamic group of researchers from the labs of Mike Sears (http://www.zoology.siu.edu/sears/mike_sears_home.html) and Mike Angilletta (http://www.indstate.edu/biology/faculty/angilletta.htm). Housing and a stipend will be provided as well as travel costs to the field station. It should be noted that, because of the location and timing of this work, participants should be prepared to work for some long days under hot dry conditions. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduates, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students from under-represented groups as well as from small colleges are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in students who plan to pursue graduate studies in ecology, behavior, or evolution. Please send a letter of interest, current CV or resume, and the name of a reference via email to Mike Sears (mse...@brynmawr.edu). Also feel free to contact Mike Sears (mse...@brynmawr.edu) or Mike Angilletta (mangille...@isugw.indstate.edu) for further information regarding this position. Review of applications will begin immediately. Preference will be given to candidate that can start on or before June 1. -- Michael W. Sears, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 http://www.zoology.siu.edu/sears/mike_sears_home.html Mailing address after July 1, 2009: Department of Biology Bryn Mawr College 101 N. Merion Ave Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
[ECOLOG-L] Announcement of USGS Wildlife Program Coordinator position on USAJOBS
The USGS has announced the Program Coordinator position for the Wildlife, Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program. The Program Coordinator is responsible for management of the 45M science program. Please forward this email to wildlife professionals within your agency and partnerships. Link to program website: http://biology.usgs.gov/wter/ Link to USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/ HQ-2009-0122, Biologist, GS-0401-15 (WY-MP)March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009 HQ-2009-0123, Biologist, GS-0401-15 (WY-DEU) March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009 HQ-2009-0127, Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-15 (WY-MP) March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009 HQ-2009-0129, Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-15 (WY-DEU) March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009 HQ-2009-0128, Ecologist, GS-0408-15 (WY-MP) March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009 HQ-2009-0130, Ecologist, GS-0408-15 (WY-DEU) March 11, 2009 - April 21, 2009
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Research in ecology education/curriculum design, New Jersey
The Rutgers University Graduate School of Education is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position in ecology education/curriculum design. This position is part of a 3 year IES funded project: “Systems and Cycles: Using Structure-Behavior-Function Thinking as a Conceptual Tool for Understanding Complex Natural Systems in Middle School Science.” This is an interdisciplinary project across the Graduate School of Education and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University and the College of Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. Responsibilities include taking a leadership role in designing and packaging curriculum units, developing teacher materials and professional development, and coordinating classroom research and data analysis. This individual will be a collaborator on our research team who will be fully involved in research and writing. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in research and scholarly publication in the areas of science education and curriculum design. Qualifications: PhD required. Must have experience with curriculum design and technology-enhanced learning environments. Strong background in biology or environmental science preferred. Start date: June 1, 2009 Interested candidates should send a letter of inquiry and CV to Dr. Cindy Hmelo-Silver (cindy.hmelo-sil...@gse.rutgers.edu) or Dr Rebecca Jordan (rebeccacjor...@yahoo.com).
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Plant Ecology, Uppsala University
We are currently advertising a position as Associate professor in Plant Ecology. The ad can be found at the University home page under Job advertisements (see address below), and will soon be posted also on our own home pages. Please, help spread the word! Jon Uppsala University invites applications for an appointment as Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Plant Ecology (with the possibility of being employed as Professor) Department of Ecology and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology Centre The position includes teaching at graduate and undergraduate level, research and some administration. The holder of the position is expected to contribute actively to applications for external research grants and to the development of the research and teaching of the department. In ranking eligible candidates, equal importance will be given to scientific and teaching skills. When judging scientific proficiency special importance will be given to research qualifications within population ecology and evolutionary plant ecology. More detailed information about the position and information about how to apply can be found http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/engindex.htmlhttp://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/engindex.html Closing date for application is May 6, 2009 For further information about the position, please contact Professor Jon Ågren telephone +46-(0)18-471 2860 or email mailto:jon.ag...@ebc.uu.sejon.ag...@ebc.uu.se The Evolutionary Biology Centre of Uppsala University offers a vibrant research environment and bridges a broad range of disciplines in the biological sciences. Information about the Evolutionary Biology Centre and the Department of Ecology and Evolution can be found at http://www.ebc.uu.sewww.ebc.uu.se Jon Ågren Plant Ecology/Dept of Ecology and Evolution Evolutionary Biology Centre Uppsala University Villavägen 14 SE-752 36 Uppsala Sweden Phone: +46-18 471 2860 Telefon: 018-471 2860
[ECOLOG-L] Soil Hyd corers ?
Could I ask your experiences with hydraulic soil core Dear Ecologgers, Could I ask your experiences with hydraulic soil corers ? I am thinking of a contraption that can be plugged into the fender of a pickup or thereof, for say 50 cm cores in semiarid grassland sites, any input would be greatly appreciated Abraham de Alba Avila Terrestrial Plant Ecology INIFAP-Ags Ap. postal 20, Pabellón Arteaga, 20660 Aguascalientes, MEXICO Tel: (465) 95-801-67 , 801-86 ext. 126, FAX ext 102 alternate: dealba.abra...@inifap.gob.mx cel: 449-157-7070
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position in predator and prey dynamics
A postdoctoral position is available for investigating the factors affecting the size and persistence of density and trait-mediated effects in tri-trophic food webs. The position will be supervised by Barney Luttbeg at Oklahoma State University. The position is funded by an NSF collaborative research grant to investigate factors affecting the behavioral responses of an intertidal snail to the presence of predatory crab, and to test if predictions about long-term dynamics better match long-term observations when they have been informed by inferences based on short-term experiments. The successful candidate will participate in the development of models of the optimal prey responses to cues of predation risk and the resulting effects on ecological dynamics. They will also participate in empirical tests of the resulting theory with potential areas of focus being the spatial distributions of prey and predators and the effects of uncertainty for both predators and prey. Qualifications: 1) a PhD (or soon to have a PhD) with expertise in ecology, behavioral ecology, or modeling; 2) experience with individual based modeling approaches such as dynamic state variable models and genetic algorithms; 3) programming skills; 4) familiarity with model selection approaches, and 5) an interest in integrating behavior and ecology. If you are interested please send electronically a cover letter listing your interests and qualifications, your CV, pdfs of a few publications, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin April 24, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is June 1, 2009. For more information please contact me (lutt...@okstate.edu). Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. -- Dr. Barney Luttbeg Department of Zoology 430 Life Sciences West Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 (405) 744-1717 Office: 421 Life Sciences West http://zoology.okstate.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Re-posting wild turkey radio telemetry technician job
Dear all, I noted that the end day of the tech position was not mentioned in my previous message. I reposted the turkey techician position below. Sorry for cross and repetitive posting. Cheers, Guiming Wang --- Title: Wild Turkey Telemetry Technician Agency: Mississippi State University Location: North Mississippi Delta Job Description: The technician will assist in tracking and locating radioed turkeys across 3 study sites within the Mississippi Delta. The technician will work 5 days per week to locate birds via ATV and on foot (if necessary). Long hours in the field are expected. Housing in the field (not in Starkville, MS) and transportation between the Mississippi Delta and Starkville will be provided. Qualifications: Applicant must be capable of navigating by map, GPS, and compass. Quality data collection and field notes are expected. Experience with ATVs and radio telemetry is preferred but not required. A strong interest in game management and ecology is desired. Applicant must be comfortable working independently and in remote locations. Employment Dates: May 1 (or negotiable) – September 15, 2009 (possibile renewal for another 4.5 moths) Salary: $1100-$1200 per month Apply: Send letter of interest and resume to Guiming Wang: gw...@cfr.msstate.edu. The position will be filled as soon as an adequate applicant is found. Contact: Guiming Wang Assistant Professor Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39759 E-mail:gw...@cfr.msstate.edu (preferred) Phone: (662)-325-0414
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Invitation to ESA members in Washington DC area
I think any serious sustainability initiative should make a top priority finding effective ways to meet that do not involve travel. Daniel L. Tufford, Ph.D. University of South Carolina Department of Biological Sciences 209A Sumwalt(office) 715 Sumter St, Room 401(mail) Columbia, SC 29208 Ph. 803-777-3292, Fx: 803-777-3292 e-mail: tuff...@sc.edu web: http://www.biol.sc.edu/~tufford Please think before you print. -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of briancz...@juno.com Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:11 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Invitation to ESA members in Washington DC area http://sustainability.nationalacademies.org/NELS.shtml?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office / The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS)The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS) is a new organization for early-career professionals (and professionals who are new to the topic of sustainability) who are interested in building bridges with peers in DC-area agencies and organizations. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. NELS members share a common interest in taking a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges -considering the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of these problems. Through NELS, these emerging leaders will foster relationships that enable them to more effectively bring about a sustainable future. To become a NELS member and be added to our mailing list, please send an email or call 202-334-2694. March Event Date/Time Monday, March 30, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 pm ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Location Marian Koshland Science Museum 600 E Street, NW, in Washington DC. Metro: Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Gallery Place (Yellow/Green Line) Program Keynote Speaker: Brian Czech, President, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE) Facilitated Discussion: NELS members will have the opportunity to discuss how sustainability is being addressed in their organizations. Reception To attend this free event, please click here to register. Network members are encouraged to offer ideas for future meetings, which are expected to be held monthly. NELS is supported by the National Academies' George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Science. =
[ECOLOG-L] 5th International Canopy Conference (Bangalore, India).
Dear colleagues, The 5th International Canopy Conference will be held in Bangalore, India from the 25-31 October 2009. Details on the conference can be found at: http://www.canopy2009.org/index.html An all-day pre-conference student symposium will be held on Sunday, 25th Oct. Details on that are at: http://www.canopy2009.org/html/cscape.html Please note the following deadlines: 1) Symposia proposals: 3rd April 2009 2) Abstract proposals: 3rd July 2009 3) Last date to register for conference: 3rd August 2009 The conference webpage is constantly being updated and online registration will be available shortly. Best, Rajit
