Re: [ECOLOG-L] a good, free R text editor for mac
Hi Emma, BBEdit, Text Wrangler, or TextMate are all decent choices for editing text/code on the Mac. R highlighting (as well as for many other languages) is available for all of these editors. Cheers, Mike Michael W. Sears, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Program in Environmental Studies Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 http://www.thermal ecology.org On Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:05:28 pm Emma L Aronson wrote: Hey Ecolog, I am looking for a great text editor for R for Mac. I hear that features like split screens and highlighting are particularly nice. I would be willing to pay for a good one, as I think it should last me several years. However, if someone knows of a free or a low-cost editor, I would be very appreciative. Thanks! Emma Aronson
[ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media
Here's a link to a timely report on this subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092105782.html WT PS: It seems that some are not concerned; others think the practice is a major problem. I tend to think it depends a lot on whether or not the faking is misleading or truly educational, but I'd like to hear from Ecolog on this issue. It seems that there's a lot that doesn't meet the eye . . .
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plant physiology roots water
I will suggest that many plants partner with mycorrhizal fungi for water and mineral acquisition. So the fungi access water and deliver it via the hyphae directly to the plant hosts. Estimates vary, but about 80% of the world's plant species are mycorrhizal and consideration of root physiology and soil interactions in the absence of the mycorrhizal partners is probably misleading. Tom At 7:09 AM -0700 9/22/10, Wayne Tyson wrote: Ecolog: The following quote has come to my attention: To find water, a plant has to position its roots with just as much precision as it arranges its leaves. If moisture is in very short supply, then a plant may have to drive a tap root deep into the ground to reach the water table. Some desert plants have had to develop root systems that are far deeper than they are tall and extend laterally a very long way beyond the furthest extent of their foliage. Even if the environment is well-watered, a plant may still need to compete with others for this essential commodity, so it positions a network of roots within a few inches of the soil surface, where it can gather the rain water before others can. (Attenborough 1995:48-51) Attenborough, D. 1995. The Private Life of Plants: A Natural History of Plant Behavior. London: BBC Books. 320 p. Can anyone attest to the accuracy of, or refute this statement, particularly with reference to a plant finding water, positioning its roots with precision, driving a tap root to reach the water table, and positions a network of roots . . . where it can gather the rain water before others can? WT -- It was worth being a bubble just to have held that rainbow thirty seconds. Carl Sandburg Thomas R. Horton Mail: 246 Illick Hall, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY 13210 Office: 350 Illick Hall Labs: 447 and 359 Illick Hall Phone: 315-470-6794 Fax: 315-470-6934 http://www.esf.edu/efb/horton/
[ECOLOG-L] Three PhD positions in riparian veg-fluvial feedbacks at SUNY-ESF, UMT and UNH
We invite applications for the following THREE PhD research positions in riparian ecology, fluvial geomorphology, and hydraulics for an NSF-funded project: Quantifying feedbacks between fluvial morphodynamics and pioneer riparian vegetation in sand-bed rivers Riparian vegetation communities and river geomorphology co-evolve in many systems. Feedbacks vary spatially and temporally but are expected to be especially strong when vegetation is newly established: small enough to be vulnerable to scour and burial but large enough to redistribute flow and sediment transport within channels and on bars. This project will couple laboratory experiments, field investigations, and numerical modeling of vegetation, flow, and sediment interactions to develop a mechanistic and predictive understanding of feedbacks at nested spatial scales ranging from individual plants to channel reaches. We will concentrate on measuring and modeling the effect of vegetation on flow and sediment transport around individual plants and the reciprocal effect of flow on plant removal via scour and burial in arid sand-bed rivers, with the goal of improving management of river systems. We seek three Ph.D. students to form an integrated interdisciplinary team across our three institutions. Please see more information about each position below. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Dept. of Forest and Natural Resources Management. Seeking Ph.D. student starting in Spring or Summer 2011 working with Dr. John Stella to conduct riparian plant ecology studies in complementary field and flume settings. Field studies in the southwestern US will document woody plant responses to flooding disturbance in concert with geomorphology collaborators. Flume experiments at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, will investigate mechanistic processes of plant mortality in concert with engineering collaborators. Ideal candidates will have an MS in ecology, environmental science, or a related field; a strong quantitative and statistical background; the ability to work in remote field settings; and interest in feedbacks between vegetation and fluvial physical processes. The position is funded for a minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits. Interested candidates (inquiries welcome) should send a CV or resume (with GPA and GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and experience, and names and contact information for 3 references to ste...@esf.edu (also see http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/faculty/stella.htm). University of Montana (UMT) Dept. of Geosciences: Ph.D. student in fluvial geomorphology sought to plan, implement, and interpret field and numerical modeling elements of project, working with Dr. Andrew Wilcox and starting in Spring or Summer 2011. Field studies will be completed in the southwestern US and will include data collection on hydraulics, sediment transport, topography, and, in concert with ecology collaborators, riparian vegetation. Modeling will entail simulations of flow and sediment transport that integrate vegetation feedbacks to address management scenarios. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in earth sciences, engineering, or a related field; a strong quantitative and computational background; the ability to work in remote field settings; and interest in riparian ecology. The student will be funded as a Research Assistant (minimum two years) and Teaching Assistant, including stipend, tuition and benefits. Interested candidates should send a CV or resume (with GPA and GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and experience, and names and contact information for 3 references to andrew.wil...@umontana.edu (also see http://www.umt.edu/geosciences/faculty/wilcox/index.htm). University of New Hampshire (UNH) Department of Earth Sciences or Department of Civil Engineering: Seeking Ph.D. student starting in Spring or Summer 2011 to plan, oversee , and interpret hydraulic and sediment transport aspects of flume experiments at UNH and in the Outdoor StreamLab at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. Basic qualifications include a BS degree in engineering, earth sciences, physics, or mathematics; a strong quantitative background; and the ability to work without supervision in both field and lab settings. Desired qualifications include an MS degree in environmental engineering, hydrology, or geomorphology; a background in environmental fluid mechanics, open channel hydraulics, or sediment transport; and experience with hydraulic measurements. The position is funded for a minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Anne Lightbody, anne.lightb...@unh.edu (also see http://www.unh.edu/esci/people/lightbody-a.html). Application deadlines are December 1
Re: [ECOLOG-L] mystery turtle - need help on id
Hey Wendee, It looks like a box turtle for sure. It is more colorful then most desert box turtles I have seen before. The blueish head is a character of the desert but also the gulf coast box turtle and eastern box turtles are very colorful. Based on where you found it I would say desert box turtle. It could also be a released or escaped pet of an eastern form but if you were on Elephant Mountain it self then I doubt it. I hope this helps. Mike Welker Ocotillo Herpetofauna Invertebrates El Paso, TX - Original Message - From: Wendee Holtcamp To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 8:56 PM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] mystery turtle - need help on id I was recently in West TX just north of Big Bend National Park (in Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area) when I encountered a turtle I can't seem to id from my Reptiles book. It was very striking in its coloration with a blueish head, orange legs, and red eyes. Some sort of box turtle I think but it doesn't match any description I can find, or image, etc!! Anyone know what this guy is? http://twitpic.com/2r07a2 If you have trouble with that link (on occasion when I click it, it tells me that pic no longer exists, the pic is also at my blog http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com/ (scroll down to the pics at the end of the latest post). Wendee Blogs for Nature from the Bering Sea ~ http://tinyurl.com/2ctghbl ~~ Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology ~ @bohemianone Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com/ http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com/ ~~ 6-wk Online Writing Course Starts Oct 16 (signup by Oct 9) ~~ ~~~ I'm Animal Planet's news blogger - http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news
[ECOLOG-L] Nearest neighbour
Hi folks, I m interested in doing some nearest neighbour analysis and have a query. If I find three individuals of the species that I am interested in under one trap and one in an adjacent trap 5m away, is the nearest neighbour distance for the three individuals 5m or 0m. Basically do you consider conspecifics under the same trap as the nearest neighbour or do you always use the nearest alternative trap? Thanks in advance Mark
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Abstracts - Workshop on Rainbow Smelt
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS *Due **October 22, 2010*** Fourth North American Workshop on Rainbow Smelt Held in Portland, Maine on January 24-25, 2011 Scientists and resource specialists at all levels and backgrounds are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations and posters. Please indicate whether the abstract should be considered for a presentation only, poster only, or both presentation and poster. Please submit abstracts to Brad Chase by email at brad.ch...@state.ma.us or by mail at: Brad Chase South Coast Marine Fisheries Station Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries 1213 Purchase Street, 3rd Floor New Bedford, MA 02740 More information at about registration and deadlines at: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/news/smelt.htm Questions? Please contact Claire Enterline at (207) 633-9566 or claire.enterl...@maine.gov. *Please Distribute* This international event will provide a forum for scientists and managers from universities, government, and conservation organizations to exchange information about current research and management efforts of rainbow smelt and to broaden professional networks. Please join us in downtown Portland to present your recent work and enjoy the city’s renowned restaurants, working waterfront, arts district, and shopping. Rainbow smelt support traditional fisheries throughout their range, are important forage for many wildlife species and are symbolic of the plight faced by declining populations of anadromous fish in North America. The workshop is the fourth held since 1997. The previous workshops were graciously held by our colleagues in Canada and were well attended, vibrant forums for exchanging information on smelt. The 4th workshop will be hosted by a partnership of the States of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and supported by a grant from the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources. Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 775-2311 A block of rooms has been reserved for a reduced rate, please mention the symposium hosted by the Maine Department of Marine Resources
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantships: Biogeochemistry and Stream Ecology at UNC Charlotte, NC
Research assistantships are available at the MS or Ph.D. level at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to participate in a recently funded NSF project investigating the effects of stormwater management on ecosystem function in urban watersheds. The overall goal is to better understand and predict the impacts of stormwater management on receiving streams over a range of spatial and temporal scales through a combination of field based research and watershed scale hydrologic modeling. This interdisciplinary project will link (1) mass-balance based monitoring of individual BMPs, (2) ecosystem processes (nutrient uptake, metabolism, temperature and biological indices) in the receiving stream and (3) monitored and modeled watershed outputs of flow, nitrogen, and carbon. Applicants interested in aquatic biogeochemistry, hydrology, stream ecology and/or watershed modeling are encouraged to apply. Experience with field methods to measure nutrient spiraling and metabolism, data processing and analysis, watershed modeling and GIS are a plus. Students will have flexibility to develop independent research questions within the context of this project that broadly address the interactions among hydrology, biogeochemistry and ecology in aquatic ecosystems. Qualifications: degree in biology, ecology, environmental engineering, hydrology or related field is required. Successful applicants should have a strong interest in working in an interdisciplinary research environment, be creative, motivated and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively and possess strong communication and quantitative skills. Competitive stipends and tuition waivers are available for highly motivated students. For more information on admission requirements and deadlines, visit http://graduateschool.uncc.edu. Additional information about the McMillan Lab can be found at http://www.coe.uncc.edu/~smcmil10http://www.coe.uncc.edu/%7Esmcmil10 . Opportunities exist for collaboration with the labs of Sandra Clinton and Anne Jefferson at UNC Charlotte who are collaborators on the project. A doctoral/research intensive institution, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 constituent members of the University of North Carolina and the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region. UNC Charlotte is fully engaged in the discovery, dissemination, synthesis, and application of knowledge and aspires to national and international excellence in these activities. UNC Charlotte offers 89 bachelor’s degree programs, 62 master’s degree programs, and 18 doctoral programs. UNC Charlotte’s faculty includes more than 900 members, with 85% of the full-time teaching faculty holding the highest degrees attainable in their field. Interested students with strong motivation to succeed in research should contact Sara McMillan via email (smcmil...@uncc.edu). Please submit a statement of career goals and research interests, full CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three potential references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are found. The anticipated start date is flexible, but should be sometime between January and August 2011.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media
Ok, I read the _Washington Post_ article. So what is new or revealed for the first time? The better programs, those from _National Geographic_, and the Nature series, are quite a lot above the ones on the cable channels like The Discovery Channel and on down. Sure the animals are captives, and are set up. Most of us know that. I guess some don't. The better programs do educate, however. How are the animal shows different from the science shows (or even news clips) that report on some investigation or discovery, and show a guy in a lab coat transferring materials with a pipette, or peering into a microscope. The photographer met the guy in his office and walked to the lab with him, where he posed, sometimes following directions, such as, Can you look in the scope for me? Next bit of the clip shows a video of something microscopic, maybe even the subject of the report, or related. The guy in the clip wasn't looking at it though, most likely. But the news recipient has learned a little about what science is doing, even if the images are no more than just bits of what the person might sometimes do in his work, if the verbal content is accurate. But no one wants to see a clip of a woman sitting at her desk reading a report or interpreting a statistical table. Does a person know much who only gets his knowledge of nature from television? No. If he sticks to the better programs, he does learn something. But bottom line, television is entertainment, not a classroom, and not a laboratory, and most of us know that. BTW, do you think most scientific animal behavior studies are done in the wild? Pretty naive if so. Even the original Bonobo studies that showed the sexual behavior were laboratory based studies of a captive colony. David McNeely Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Here's a link to a timely report on this subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092105782.html WT PS: It seems that some are not concerned; others think the practice is a major problem. I tend to think it depends a lot on whether or not the faking is misleading or truly educational, but I'd like to hear from Ecolog on this issue. It seems that there's a lot that doesn't meet the eye . . . -- David McNeely
[ECOLOG-L] Hilton Pond 09/11/10 (Summer Tanagers)
With the autumnal equinox arriving at 11:09 p.m. yesterday, 21 September was the last FULL day of summer, so it seemed only appropriate our final birds banded that day were SUMMER Tanagers. One was a brilliantly plumaged adult male, the other a more cryptically colored bird that required closer analysis to determine its age and sex. For a closer look at this species and an explanation of why Summer Tanagers are sometimes disliked by beekeepers and pollination enthusiasts, please visit our This Week at Hilton Pond photo essay for 11-21 September 2010 at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek100911.html While there, don't forget to scroll down for a list of all birds banded and recaptured during the week, plus miscellaneous notes about the current drought, early fall migration, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. We also gratefully acknowledge a sizable group of supporters who made contributions during the period. You may also be interested in knowing about two scholarships available for our hummingbird expedition to Costa Rica in January 2011. If you've always wanted to study hummers in the warm, sunny Neotropics when winter is at its worst in much of North America, here's your chance to receive a $1,799 trip scholarship and get a tax deduction while supporting Hilton Pond Center's education, research, and conservation endeavors. Happy Nature Watching! BILL = RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA office cell (803) 684-5852 fax (803) 684-0255 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project at http://www.rubythroat.org ==
Re: [ECOLOG-L] a good, free R text editor for mac
Hi Emma, I don't know really. I always use the built-in editor that comes with R.app which I've found useful enough (no split screen but some highlighting plus piping selected code with apple+enter). But as it turns out there's a whole discussion about text editors on the r-sig-eco email list (I think it starts out about PC, but there's some stuff about linux and mac, many linux text editors should work with mac as well i think). Here's the url: https://stat.ethz.ch/pipermail/r-sig-ecology/2008-April/40.html r-sig-eco (https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-sig-ecology) is generally a great resource for R-related questions. Best of luck, Andy On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Emma L Aronson emm...@sas.upenn.eduwrote: Hey Ecolog, I am looking for a great text editor for R for Mac. I hear that features like split screens and highlighting are particularly nice. I would be willing to pay for a good one, as I think it should last me several years. However, if someone knows of a free or a low-cost editor, I would be very appreciative. Thanks! Emma Aronson -- Emma L Aronson PhD Candidate University of Pennsylvania Department of Biology Leidy Labs #329 433 S. University Ave. emm...@sas.upenn.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media
I've had several film crews follow us around in the Peruvian rainforest, some of whom I think have done a good job and others have been appalling. I think there is a big difference between moving the animal around to get a better shot and harming the animal for the shot. I've seen photographers/videographers dip butterflies in alcohol to get them to hold still and others put reptiles in the freezer for the same reason. I saw one that held a snake by the end of its tail and swung it around until it seemed nearly lifeless. There is nothing natural about harming and immobilizing animals in nature photography. Tiffany M. Doan, Ph. D. Associate Professor Department of Biology Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050 Phone: 860-832-2676; Fax: 860-832-2594 http://www.biology.ccsu.edu/doan/ There is grandeur in this view of life. . . from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and wonderful have been, and are being, evolved. --Charles Darwin --- On Thu, 9/23/10, Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: From: Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 4:52 AM Here's a link to a timely report on this subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092105782.html WT PS: It seems that some are not concerned; others think the practice is a major problem. I tend to think it depends a lot on whether or not the faking is misleading or truly educational, but I'd like to hear from Ecolog on this issue. It seems that there's a lot that doesn't meet the eye . . .
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media
I've seen a similar discussion in the NY Times about the WPA pictures of dust bowl families, and my reaction is the same -- does the program give a realistic idea of what goes on in the wild, or is it sugar-coated or otherwise distorted. If we know that species A eats species B, but only in situations which are almost impossible to capture on film, which is the greater distortion of reality? Ignoring it or faking it? Even genuine films can give a distored image of what really goes on. Predator kills in the Serenghete? Almost all you see are the quick bites to the neck. It is rare to see a video of a predator attack on an antelope lying down and giving birth, although I understand that this is quite common. A lot of what goes on in nature is really really gruesome, and sometimes it is shown, but rarely. Whether reality would realy sink in is of course another question. Most people seem to think that penguins are darling creatures, but when I see films like March of the Penguins I am horrified by the life they lead. Imagine standing for days over a hungry chick waiting for your mate to return -- not knowing whether the mate has been eaten by a seal. When do you give up and go to save yourself, leaving the chick to freeze? This seems like an unbearable choice, but do viewers of the film see it that way? Bill Silvert - Original Message - From: David L. McNeely mcnee...@cox.net To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: quinta-feira, 23 de Setembro de 2010 14:51 Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media Ok, I read the _Washington Post_ article. So what is new or revealed for the first time? The better programs, those from _National Geographic_, and the Nature series, are quite a lot above the ones on the cable channels like The Discovery Channel and on down. Sure the animals are captives, and are set up. Most of us know that. I guess some don't. The better programs do educate, however. How are the animal shows different from the science shows (or even news clips) that report on some investigation or discovery, and show a guy in a lab coat transferring materials with a pipette, or peering into a microscope. The photographer met the guy in his office and walked to the lab with him, where he posed, sometimes following directions, such as, Can you look in the scope for me? Next bit of the clip shows a video of something microscopic, maybe even the subject of the report, or related. The guy in the clip wasn't looking at it though, most likely. But the news recipient has learned a little about what science is doing, even if the images are no more than just bits of what the person might sometimes do in his work, if the verbal content is accurate. But no one wants to see a clip of a woman sitting at her desk reading a report or interpreting a statistical table. Does a person know much who only gets his knowledge of nature from television? No. If he sticks to the better programs, he does learn something. But bottom line, television is entertainment, not a classroom, and not a laboratory, and most of us know that. BTW, do you think most scientific animal behavior studies are done in the wild? Pretty naive if so. Even the original Bonobo studies that showed the sexual behavior were laboratory based studies of a captive colony. David McNeely Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Here's a link to a timely report on this subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092105782.html WT PS: It seems that some are not concerned; others think the practice is a major problem. I tend to think it depends a lot on whether or not the faking is misleading or truly educational, but I'd like to hear from Ecolog on this issue. It seems that there's a lot that doesn't meet the eye . . . -- David McNeely
[ECOLOG-L] EcoTone: Science in a culture of news-grazers
When was the last time you sat down after dinner to watch the local news? How about the last time you forwarded or received a link to a news story? Odds are, with the prevalence of social networking, blogs and email, you probably sent or received news in some form during your lunch break this afternoon. In fact, just by reading this post you are providing evidence that consumers tend to prefer cherry picking news throughout the day, rather than replenishing their news supply all at once. Read more and comment at http://www.esa.org/esablog/research/science-in-a-%E2%80%9Cculture-of-news-grazers%E2%80%9D/.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Crew Leader for Riparian Vegetation Monitoring
Riparian Crew Leader - permanent GS-7 STF Northern Colorado Plateau Network National Park Service, Inventory Monitoring Moab, UT - travel to CO, UT, WY Closing Date: 8 Oct 2010 This position will act as a crew leader for integrated riparian and invasive plant monitoring in national parks on the Colorado Plateau. The incumbent will supervise 2-4 seasonal, intern and volunteer staff in remote backcountry locations. Primary technical duties include identifying riparian plant species by scientific name, mapping invasive plant species, and conducting geomorphology surveys using a total station. The crew leader is based out of Moab, UT. This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires constant travel to parks within Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The anticipated field season is April through October, with some office work at the beginning and end of each season. We are advertising for both a biological science technician (plants specialty) and physical science technician (fluvial geomorphology specialty), but only one position will be hired. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. To view the announcement, go to www.usajob.gov and search for the following announcement numbers: Biological science technician - IMDE-10-254 Physical science technician - IMDE-10-256 For more information about our program, please visit our website at http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions available: Plant Ecology; Burns Lab; Case Western Reserve University
Graduate student positions are available in the Burns lab in Plant Ecology at Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biology. The Burns lab focuses on mechanisms governing community assembly and biological invasions. Work in the lab includes studies of demography and phylogenetic comparative analyses. Opportunities for collaborations and field work include the Holden Arboretum http://www.holdenarb.org/home/, Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms http://studentaffairs.case.edu/farm/, Cleveland Metroparks http://www.clemetparks.com/, and The Nature Conservancy. The lab website can be found at: https://filer.case.edu/jbm122/BurnsWebsite/index.html Interested prospective students should contact Jean at jbm...@case.edu. Jean H. Burns, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biology Case Western Reserve University 2080 Adelbert Road 307 DeGrace Hall Cleveland, OH 44106-7080 jbm...@case.edu https://filer.case.edu/jbm122/BurnsWebsite/index.html 1-216-368-4288 (office)
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship: Population and Community Ecology of Lagomorphs
The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2011 (or earlier). Assistantships are on a 12 month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition waiver and support for research activities. For more information about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife Lab ( http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/ http://www.siu.edu/%7Ewildlife/) and the Zoology Department (http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html) This project will examine interspecific interactions between sympatric cottontail and swamp rabbits in southern Illinois. Specifically, we seek to understand how differential habitat use under predation risk could permit or hinder the coexistence of these 2 species. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take advantage of extensive existing datasets of movement data, patch occupancy surveys, and live trapping data to develop and improve population models to inform conservation and management. This project will also provide the successful applicants opportunities to develop and apply mathematical modeling and other quantitative skills. Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D. in Zoology or Ecology at Southern Illinois University. A Master's Degree and competitive GPA and GRE scores are required. Applicants with backgrounds in wildlife biology, ecology, and/or zoology are encouraged to apply. Prior field experience and coursework or experience in habitat analysis, GIS, animal behavior, and population modeling are desirable. Send CV, transcripts, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references by October 22, 2010 to: Eric Schauber schau...@siu.edu -- Eric Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Coop. Wildlife Research Lab Associate Professor of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (fax)
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in White-tailed Deer spatial ecology and epidemiology
The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2011 (or earlier). Assistantships are on a 12 month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition waiver and support for research activities. For more information about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife Lab ( http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/ http://www.siu.edu/%7Ewildlife/) and the Zoology Department ( http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html) The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2011. Assistantships are on a 12 month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition waiver and support for research activities. For more information about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife Lab (http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/), and the Zoology Department (http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html). This project will examine patterns of social interaction and space-use by white-tailed deer, especially group cohesion and inter-group interactions, in the context of potential spread and impacts of wildlife diseases. The successful candidate will also be have the opportunity to take advantage of extensive existing datasets of movement data as well as initiate new field studies. This project will provide the successful applicants opportunities to develop and apply field techniques as well as advanced statistical analysis and other quantitative skills. Degree and Qualifications: Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D. in Zoology or Ecology at Southern Illinois University. Competitive GPA and GRE scores are required. Applicants with backgrounds in wildlife biology, ecology, and/or zoology are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in capture and handling of animals, as well as quantitative behavioral observation are desirable. Provide CV, transcripts, and contact information for at least 3 references by October 22, 2010 to: Eric Schauber schau...@siu.edu -- Eric Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Coop. Wildlife Research Lab Associate Professor of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (fax) -- Eric Schauber Wildlife Ecologist -- Coop. Wildlife Research Lab Associate Professor of Zoology Center for Ecology Southern Illinois University Carbondale (618) 453-6940 (618) 453-6944 (fax)
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship: Population and Landscape Ecology of Forest Raptors in Puerto Rico
A Ph.D. research assistantship will be available spring/summer 2011 to study distribution abundance and habitat relationships of the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis jamaicensis) and the Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus vennator) in the Luquillo Mountains and the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico. This study will examine hypotheses related to population and landscape ecology of two insular raptor species. Results of this research are linked to restoration strategies for the critically endangered Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata). This project will provide the successful applicant opportunities to develop and apply field techniques as well as advanced statistical analysis and other quantitative skills. Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D. in Forest Resources at Mississippi State University. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of M.S. in zoology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management or related field. Upper percentile undergraduate and graduate course transcripts and GRE scores required. Applicants with knowledge of raptor survey techniques, distance sampling, occupancy modeling, and landscape habitat modeling are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work with field technicians recruited from local universities in Puerto Rico. Working knowledge of Spanish desirable, but not required. Field research will be conducted in the El Yunque National Forest, located in the Luquillo Mountains, and the Maricao Forest, located in the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico. SALARY: $21,000 including tuition and fringe benefits APPLICATION: I will begin reviewing applications upon receipt; the desired start date is January 2011. Send resume including copy of academic transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 references to Dr. Francisco J. Vilella at fvile...@cfr.msstate.edu ** Francisco J. Vilella, Ph.D. Unit Scientist and Professor of Wildlife Ecology USGS Biological Resources Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit MS 9691 Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 662-325-0784 (voice) 662-325-8726 (fax)
[ECOLOG-L] Pin oak root physiology
Could anyone offer insight on the physiology of iron (or other similar nutrient) chlorosis? Specifically, why would a Pin Oak suffer the nutritional deficiency leading to chlorosis, and a Red Oak (or other species), growing in similar soil nearby, remain healthy? I do understand that higher pH relates to soil iron chemistry and subsequent uptake. But...why are two trees, both facing that constraint, reacting so differently? Any insight appreciated... --Paul Weihe -- Paul Weihe, Ph.D. Associate Professor-Biology Environmental Science Central College - Biology Dept. Pella, IA 50219 USA -- This message composed of 100% recycled electrons. Check to see if electron recycling facilities exist in your community.
[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change CO2 cycle Re: [ECOLOG-L] World population map
Ecolog: Please correct me if I missed something, but I did not see any information about the offsetting effects on total CO2 caused by photosynthesis; the data seem confined to emissions, not to net CO2 increases or decreases. I find no links to references in support of the data presented nor to methodology. WT - Original Message - From: David Inouye ino...@umd.edu To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] World population map It's instructive to drag the cursor over individual countries and to look at the stats in the lower left. There is a clear message in the differences between the birth and death rates as one goes from country to country or looks at the running totals at the lower right. Amazing World Map http://breathingearth.net/http://breathingearth.net/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3138 - Release Date: 09/16/10 06:34:00
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media
When thinking of nature documentaries, I've seen only a few 'eye-rollers' where I thought 'wow, that isn't entirely accurate'. I've also heard some real explanations, surprised at some simple clarifications of complex ideas. Many scientists aren't that great at conveying some of these tidbits, and I like the idea of distributing a few random concepts 'to the masses'. There are a lot of people out there that can be entertained by these shows and will develop an interest in science that may not have been fostered otherwise. If it takes a little manipulation and faking to turn a few people away from hating science, so be it. I'm appalled at some of the attitudes toward 'nature' in the U.S., and I think that most of these shows, even some of the shocking 'reality' type programs, can help some people reconnect with the environment. Amanda Amanda Quillen, Ph.D. Limnologist Aquatic Systems, Inc. Vertex Water Features 954-977-7736 -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Wayne Tyson Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 11:53 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Naturefaking in media Here's a link to a timely report on this subject: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092105782.html WT PS: It seems that some are not concerned; others think the practice is a major problem. I tend to think it depends a lot on whether or not the faking is misleading or truly educational, but I'd like to hear from Ecolog on this issue. It seems that there's a lot that doesn't meet the eye . . .
Re: [ECOLOG-L] a good, free R text editor for mac
Hi Emma I use the R GUI that you can download from the R project page. Ive also used Emacs with the add-on Emacs Speaks Statistics, which has some good R-friendly features. My Emacs editor of choice is Aquamacs aquamacs.org, which has a bit more Mac-like interface and key bindings. Cheers, Mark
Re: [ECOLOG-L] a good, free R text editor for mac
Emma, I assume you are interested in a GUI text editor (e.g. one with menus) and not one of the command-line text editors that came with your Mac as part of the UNIX core (ed, vi, emacs). In that case, you could simply use TextEdit, the basic text editor that also came with your Mac. Or look at the free GUI versions emacs and vi (the latter is called VIM for vi IMproved), both of which have a split screen option. EMACS: http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ VIM: http://macvim.org/OSX/index.php I use VIM for my R text editor. What I find useful is the color coding, that distinguishes everything you write as being either a variable, function, numeral, comment, or keyword, based on color. Emacs also has color coding. Mike == Michael M Fuller, Ph.D. Faculty of Forestry 33 Willcocks St. Toronto, ON M5S 3B3 PHONE: (416) 978-3329 EMAIL: mm.ful...@utoronto.ca WEB: www.tiem.utk.edu/~mmfuller LAB: www.forestry.utoronto.ca/thomas/ThomasMain.htm On Sep 23, 2010, at 10:05 PM, Emma L Aronson wrote: Hey Ecolog, I am looking for a great text editor for R for Mac. I hear that features like split screens and highlighting are particularly nice. I would be willing to pay for a good one, as I think it should last me several years. However, if someone knows of a free or a low-cost editor, I would be very appreciative. Thanks! Emma Aronson -- Emma L Aronson PhD Candidate University of Pennsylvania Department of Biology Leidy Labs #329 433 S. University Ave. emm...@sas.upenn.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc in stream hydrology/sediment dynamics/ecology at University of Hawaii
A postdoctoral associate/junior researcher position in stream hydrology/sediment dynamics/ecology is available in the Natural Resource and Environmental Management Department at the University of Hawaii Manoa. The position is associated with a Forest Service-funded long-term study that will use modeling and field observations to examine how climate change, invasive species, and the interactions of these two stressors will impact the hydrological and ecological function of Hawaiian streams. The postdoc will be part of a collaborative team of ecologists, climatologists, and watershed modelers. Field work will be conducted within the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest on the Hamakua coast of Hawai'i Island. The position will involve installation and monitoring of rain gages, stream gages, turbidity sensors and runoff plots within and around Hawaiian streams, sampling water and sediment from runoff plots, collecting stream water samples for nutrient analyses, sampling benthic macroinvertebrates, fish, shrimp and snail populations in Hawaiian streams, conducting experiments that will determine if changes in stream flow and spread of invasive vegetation affect sediment loads and reproduction, recruitment, and/or food resources of native shrimp (Atyoida bisulcata), and utilizing stable isotopes of C, N, and H to investigate food web dynamics. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hydrology, biogeochemistry, aquatic ecology, stream/riparian ecology or related field as well as experience with sampling of stream or aquatic physical, chemical and biological parameters, proficiency with statistical analyses, ability to work collaboratively and in team setting with university and federal researchers, graduate students, and NGO collaborators, and the ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Desirable qualifications include experience in: measuring stream hydrologic parameters, sediment dynamics, and erosion; establishing and monitoring sediment runoff plots; GPS and GIS; measuring secondary production, reproduction, and /or recruitment of stream organisms; use of stable isotope analyses to examine food web dynamics; and publication in peer-reviewed journals. The position is funded for a year, but may be extended for additional years depending on performance and funding. To apply, please submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and names of 3 professional references by email to brul...@hawaii.edu (electronic applications are preferred, hard copies may be sent to: Dr. Greg Bruland, Natural Resources Environ. Management Dept., 1910 East-West Road, Sherman 101, Honolulu, HI 96822). See Work at UH website (http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/) for more information (refer to position #0085443T). Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2010, with a potential start date of Jan. 2011. The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law).
[ECOLOG-L] Responses to R editor inquiry
Hello Ecolog, I got a bunch of responses to my question about R text editors, and I was asked to share the responses with the list. The main result is that most people prefer TextWrangler (and there are some plug-ins to make it interface with R, see below). Also, the preferred paid choice is TextMate. Thanks for all the responses! Cheers, Emma Editor Number of Replies Cost Website TextWrangler 5 0 http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler eMacs 1 0 http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Komodo with Sciviews 1 0 http://www.sciviews.org/SciViews-K/ Eclipse 1 0 http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/downloads/ Gedit 1 0 http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Word-Processing/gedit.shtml Notepad++, darwine, NppToR 1 0 ?? Many BBEdit 1 0 http://www.barebones.com/ TextMate 2 $54 http://macromates.com/ This is the most complete answer about TextWrangler, thanks to Karthik Ram: As an R nerd I can tell you that TextWrangler ( http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/ is more or less the best (and free) R editor for osx. After installing TextWrangler, open R, then its preferences, and set Textwrangler as your default editor. After that whenever you press command + N from R, then it will automatically open TextWrangler. Another nice thing about TW is that it will open all the same files that were open when the app was last open. Next grab a R syntax highlighter for TW here: http://dataninja.wordpress.com/2006/02/28/r-language-module-for-textwrangler-and-a-lot-of-other-editors/ Finally, grab this applescript ( http://www.ai.rug.nl/~jpborst/macsci/files/textwrangler_and_r.phphttp://www.ai.rug.nl/%7Ejpborst/macsci/files/textwrangler_and_r.php) and install it by following the instructions. Then you can just type some code in TW, select it, and hit command + Enter and it will automatically get sent to R. You can keep TW and R open side by side and that works great. Hope this helps. -- Karthik Ram -- Emma L Aronson PhD Candidate University of Pennsylvania Department of Biology Leidy Labs #329 433 S. University Ave. emm...@sas.upenn.edu
