Re: [ECOLOG-L] What do technicians do in the "off" season?

[Brian Storms]

Hello all, 
I just wanted to say that I appreciate this discussion, as I too am a seasonal 
technician who often asks the same question.  Only reversed!  I work as a 
Hydrologic Technician in the rainy season on the west coast.  For the USFS as 
well.  I can't currently seem to beat the other candidates in getting into a 
year-round, even term position.  So I am continually in the job search.  Based 
on my experience though I have no problem finding work in the winter.  I guess 
if your interests and experience are broad enough, you could possibly collect 
hydrologic data or look into salmon monitoring work.  
In the meantime, myself, I realize it rains year round somewhere, and there are 
always water quality issues to be monitored, so I am just trying to keep the 
amount of stuff I own small enough to fit in my hatchback.  And continually 
online, looking for jobs.  
 
I guess the not so hidden message here is that we techs should enjoy our 
freedom.  And avoid buying houses.  
 
Brian Storms
 
USFS Hydrologic Technician, 3 winters, 1 summer and counting


--- On Mon, 2/14/11, Emily Orling  wrote:


From: Emily Orling 
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] What do technicians do in the "off" season?
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 11:47 AM


Jason and all,
I've seen some really good advice posted in the past few days for seasonal 
techs figuring out what to do for the off-season.  Someone mentioned working in 
the desert... that was a strategy I made great use of.  I was always able to 
get at least two (sometimes 3) seasonal jobs in per year, one in spring and 
summer working in the mountains, and a winter job in the desert.  I also found 
that while I wasn't exactly making a ton of money in any of these jobs, I 
didn't have many expenditures either, and was able to do quite a bit of travel 
in between jobs.  I spend a few months in New Zealand playing Ultimate Frisbee 
one year; spent about a month backpacking in the Yucatan, and another stint car 
camping in Baja...  I know it's a luxury not everyone can afford, but if you 
can, I would highly recommend taking time to travel (and try and get some 
international conservation volunteering in while traveling).  Now that I'm not 
a seasonal anymore, there's NO
 WAY I could take 6 weeks off for a road trip.  The seasonal lifestyle afforded 
me a degree of freedom few get to take advantage of.  My mother was not 
impressed.  
Emily Orling



> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:13 -0500
> From: lists...@listserv.umd.edu
> Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 12 Feb 2011 to 13 Feb 2011 (#2011-44)
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> 
> There are 15 messages totalling 1123 lines in this issue.
> 
> Topics of the day:
> 
>   1. What do technicians do in the "off" season? (11)
>   2. post-doc position for macroecologist/landscape ecologist at Cornell Lab 
>of
>      Ornithology
>   3. faculty position: water sustainability
>   4. Japanese translation of 'Beginner's guide to R'
>   5. MS opportunity: Biogeochemistry University of Alabama
> 
> --
> 
> Date:    Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:01:01 -0500
> From:    Zurijanne Kelley 
> Subject: Re: What do technicians do in the "off" season?
> 
> Jason,
> 
> I share your same predicament. I completed a technician job this past
> September and who knows how many jobs I've applied to. For me though one of
> the things I've done to make it through the time (partly because student
> loans required that I do something) was to go to a temp agency. After that
> temp job, completely unrelated to my schooling, I started volunteering at a
> wildlife rehab center and with the humane society. Partly, for my sanity and
> also to demonstrate that I'm active in the wildlife field and quite serious
> about a career. 
> 
> Through volunteering I was offered a part time job whose boss works with me
> so that I can still volunteer (since she is a rehabber with the lady I
> volunteer for) and it helps pay the gas. One of the biggest things I've been
> able to do is network. For me Twitter has served as a platform that I can be
> exposed to a vast array of current events in conservation via blogs and news
> media essentially making contact with professionals/organizations I wouldn't
> have otherwise. I'm also taking Wendee Holtcamp's nature writing course to
> further skills in writing for my own blog, and burgeoning freelance writing
> career. Lastly, it has served as a great time to work on improving my KSA,
> resume, and cover letters with every application sent out. 
> 
> I'm not an established professional and I look forward to hearing what
> others recommend but seek out ways to increase your skills by considering
> the area you want to improve the most. Continue to apply to jobs as they pop
> up and don't disqualify yourself unless you are absolutely certain you don't
> qualify. Consider applying to unrelated career jobs the closer it comes to
> the end of your job term just 

[ECOLOG-L] DISL Fisheries Ecology Internships: Summer/Fall 2011

[Matthew Ajemian]

Description:
The Fisheries Ecology lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is seeking 
interns to work on a wide variety of projects in waters of the northern Gulf 
of Mexico. Internships are available for the summer (May 17 - August 13, 
2011) and fall (August 16 - November 12, 2011) field seasons, and are 
conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sean Powers. Qualified applicants 
will have the opportunity to assist with studies in the northern Gulf of 
Mexico that involve a variety of fish (bony fishes, sharks and rays) and 
shellfish from both offshore and inshore locales. Interns will gain 
experience in various field sampling techniques, data entry, and data 
analysis. For a full description of current projects, please visit 
http://fisherieslab.disl.org/projects.htm. Potential candidates will work 
closely with a variety of lab personnel, including principal investigators, 
graduate students and lab technicians. Preference will be given to 
applicants considering marine science and/or fisheries as a career.
  
Requirements:
  
Interns will be required to participate heavily in field-based activities, 
which are sometimes characterized by long hours and potentially arduous 
conditions. Much of the research conducted at the lab is by boat, thus 
experience with marine vessels is helpful though not a requirement. In 
addition, there will be extensive laboratory processing during poor weather 
conditions as well as after some field collections. Overall, the lab is 
looking for committed and dependable individuals that are highly motivated 
to participate in our diverse research program.
 
Stipend:
$1400/month 

  
Eligibility:
Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled in an undergraduate marine 
science (or related field) programs or with marine experience are preferred. 
Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply.

For application details please visit our website 
http://fisherieslab.disl.org/intern.htm 
Contact: cpab...@disl.org 

Deadlines:
Summer Internship Application Deadline: March 25, 2011
Fall Internship Application Deadline: June 3, 2011

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: EDSD and IMPRSD: Call for Applications

[Hal Caswell]

For those interested in human demography.


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Maier, Heiner" 
> Date: Feb 11, 2011 7:23:50 AM EST
> To: 
> Subject: EDSD and IMPRSD: Call for Applications
> 
> Dear Colleague,
> 
> I am writing to inform you about upcoming opportunities for education and 
> research training in demography. There are openings in the European Doctoral 
> School of Demography (EDSD), school year 2011-12. And we invite applications 
> for the International Max Planck Research School for Demography (IMPRSD) 
> summer program, to be held May to July 2011 in Rostock, Germany. Please draw 
> your students' attention to these opportunities.
> 
> 1. European Doctoral School of Demography: Call for Applications
> 
> The European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) invites applications for 
> school year 2011-12. Entering its seventh successful year, the EDSD is an 
> eleven-month program that is offered every year, with the goal to provide 
> students in the first year of their doctoral studies with an appropriate 
> high-level education in demography. Students will acquire a solid knowledge 
> base on causes and consequences of demographic change, population data, 
> statistical and mathematical demography, as well as modeling, simulation and 
> forecasting. The School’s courses are structured in such a way that the 
> students work on precise formulation of a thesis topic and early steps of 
> their dissertations. The language of the School is English.
> 
> In the upcoming school year the School will be held at two different 
> locations. The preparatory courses (from early September to mid-October) will 
> be offered at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 
> (www.demogr.mpg.de) in Rostock, Germany. The core courses (from mid-October 
> to end of July) will be held at the Centre for Demographic Studies at 
> Autonomous University of Barcelona (www.ced.uab.cat/index.php?newlang=eng), 
> Spain.
> 
> The EDSD does not charge fees. Several European research institutes and 
> universities provide full fellowships for all students accepted to the 
> program.
> 
> Successful completion of the School results in a Master in demography offered 
> by Autonomous University of Barcelona as well as a European Research 
> Certificate of Demography provided under the auspices of the European 
> Association for Population Studies (EAPS).
> 
> The application deadline is April 15, 2011.
> 
> Please visit our website at www.eds-demography.org for more information on 
> the EDSD curriculum and application instructions.
> 
> 2. IMPRSD summer program 2011: Call for Applications
> 
> The International Max Planck Research School for Demography (IMPRSD) invites 
> applications for a summer courses 2011. We have scheduled four courses. All 
> courses will be held at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in 
> Rostock, Germany. For an overview and course abstracts please visit 
> http://www.imprs-demogr.mpg.de/?courses/11ss/.
> 
> IMPRSD 176 – Using the Population Register of Historical Quebec (A. Gagnon). 
> The application deadline is 15 March. For more information and application 
> instructions please visit 
> http://www.imprs-demogr.mpg.de/?courses/11ss/176.htm.
> 
> IMPRSD 146 – Population Economics Summer School (J. Goldstein & R. Fenge). 
> The application deadline is 31 March. For more information and application 
> instructions please visit 
> http://www.imprs-demogr.mpg.de/?courses/11ss/146.htm.
> 
> IMPRSD 133 – Perturbation Analysis of Longevity (H. Caswell). The application 
> deadline is 31 March. For more information and application instructions 
> please visit http://www.imprs-demogr.mpg.de/?courses/11ss/133.htm.
> 
> IMPRSD 103 – Applied Panel Data Analysis (J. Brüderl). The application 
> deadline is 31 March. For more information and application instructions 
> please visit http://www.imprs-demogr.mpg.de/?courses/11ss/103.htm.
> 
> A limited number of scholarships are available on a competitive basis for 
> outstanding candidates.
> 
> Please share this information with your colleagues and students, and 
> encourage suitable candidates to apply.
> 
> With kind regards, Heiner
> ---
> Heiner Maier
> Dean, International Max Planck Research School for Demography
> Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
> Konrad-Zuse-Str. 1, 18057 Rostock, Germany
> Tel.: +49-381-2081-152  Fax: +49-381-2081-452
> ma...@demogr.mpg.de
> http://www.demogr.mpg.de
> 
> 
> --
> 
> This mail has been sent through the MPI for Demographic Research. Should you 
> receive a mail that is apparently from a MPI user without this text 
> displayed, then the address has most likely been faked. If you are uncertain 
> about the validity of this message, please check the mail header or ask your 
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>  

Hal Caswell
Senior Scientist
Biology Department MS-34
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole MA 02543
USA

+1-508-289-2751

hcasw...@whoi.edu

http://www.w

[ECOLOG-L] Summer courses in field biology-Highlands Biological Station

[Highlands Biological Station]

2011 SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

The Highlands Biological Station, an inter-institutional research center of
the University of North Carolina, is offering its 2011 series of summer
courses and workshops that can be taken for undergraduate OR graduate credit
toward your academic program.  The following list of field-based courses and
workshops are focused on the diversity of organisms in the region with
special emphasis on identification and collection techniques as well as
principles of evolution, ecology and conservation.  Scholarships,
Grants-in-aid of research for graduate students, and summer internships also
available. Highlands, North Carolina, is located in the southern Blue Ridge
Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800 feet, and situated near the
Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee
Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  For more
information and to apply, visit www.wcu.edu/hbs, email h...@email.wcu.edu or
call 828-526-2602.

2011 Course Schedule:

FISHES OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS (May 9 – 19)
Robert Cashner, University of New Orleans & Mollie Cashner, Southeastern
Louisiana University 
 
ECOLOGY OF ROCK OUTCROP COMMUNITIES (May 23 –  June 4)
Keith Clay, Indiana University 

VASCULAR PLANTS OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS (June 6 – 18)
Paul Manos, Duke University 

EVOLUTION IN THE BLUE RIDGE—FOR SCIENCE EDUCATORS* (June 20 – July 2)
Louise Mead, BEACON Center at Michigan State; Jim Costa & Kefyn Catley,
Western Carolina University 

PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS (July 4 –16)
Peter White, UNC-Chapel Hill 

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF AMPHIBIANS (July 18 – 30)
Ray Semlitsch, University of Missouri 

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MAYFLIES, STONEFLIES AND CADDISFLIES  (August 1 – 13)
John Morse, Clemson University & C.J. Geraci, National Museum of Natural History

MOLECULAR METHODS IN BIOLOGY  (May 16 – 21)
Ron Michaelis, Western Carolina University

NATURE JOURNALING WORKSHOP WITH DRAWING AND PHOTOGRAPHY (June 6 – 10)
Nancy Lowe, Discover Life & John Pickering, University of Georgia 

MOUNTAIN BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP—FOR SCIENCE EDUCATORS* (June 27 – July 1)
Karen Kandl, Western Carolina University 

BRYOPHYTE IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP (July 18 – 22)
Paul Davison, University of North Alabama 

Cost and Credit Information
Course fee: $525 per 2-week course (**$425 for students from HBS member
institutions**)
Workshop fee: $275 per 1-week workshop (**$225 for students from HBS member
institutions**)
[[*Evolution in the Blue Ridge course & Mountain Biodiversity workshop for
science educators have significantly reduced rates—call 828-526-2602 or see
website for details!]
Course credit: Summer courses can be taken for 4 semester hours credit,
workshops can be taken for 2 hours credit, through either UNC-Chapel Hill or
Western Carolina University for an additional $85
Housing: $75/week depending on accommodations.
Check website for course applications, detailed descriptions, and
prerequisite requirements:  http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Science & Society Fellowship in Highlands, NC

[Highlands Biological Station]

Highlands Biological Foundation 
Science & Society Fellow

The Highlands Biological Station and Foundation and pleased to announce a
new competitive Grant-in-Aid fellowship in support of research at the 
Highlands Biological Station.

The Highlands Biological Foundation Science & Society Fellow will be awarded
to a meritorious proposal that addresses an environmental problem or issue
of local or regional relevance, and includes significant community
engagement.  This fellowship program is intended to promote the study or
solution of environmental problems while affording opportunities to educate
the public.

• We invite proposals from graduate or post-graduate researchers (graduate
students, postdocs or faculty) for a project with relevance to local or
regional environmental or conservation issues (e.g., invasive species,
habitat fragmentation, watershed quality, etc.).  

• The Fellowship will support the successful applicant at the level of
$450/week in support of residence at HBS, with a minimum residency of 4
weeks and a maximum residency of 12 weeks in the summer of 2011.

To be considered for the Highlands Biological Foundation Science & Society
Fellow award, in addition to following the format and submission guidelines
established for the standard HBS Grant-in-Aid program applicants are asked
to provide a cover letter explaining (1) the significance of the proposed
project in terms of local or regional environmental or conservation issues,
and (2) how the applicant proposes to engage the Highlands community while
in residence at HBS.  

We see this fellowship as an opportunity to educate and inspire our
community about the importance or significance of fellows’ work.  Community
engagement might take many forms, for example developing a special exhibit
for the Highlands Nature Center, giving public presentation(s), and/or
working with the local newspaper or new HBS Communications Director on
articles.  The applicant would also agree to make themselves available for
interviews, etc.

For further information or inquires about project suitability, please
contact HBS Executive Director Jim Costa at 828-526-2602, or
co...@email.wcu.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor of Landscape Management at the University of Maryland

[Victoria Chanse]

Dear Colleagues.

FYI. Assistant / Associate Professor 
University of Maryland, College Park

The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) invites 
applications for a 9-month tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate 
Professor in support of our Landscape Management Program. The effective start 
date is August 15, 2011. 

Review of application materials will begin February 1, 2011. The search will 
continue until the position is filled. See details here:

http://www.psla.umd.edu/AboutUs/jobs/2011/Position%20Announcement%20Assist-Assoc%20Prof%20PSLA%20LM%20103650%202011.pdf?postingId=149960

Victoria Chanse, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland at College Park
vcha...@umd.edu
Ph: 301.405.4345
Fax: 301.314.9308

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistant - Devils Hole, NV

[Melody Bernot]

Graduate Student Research Assistantships – Biogeochemistry of Devils Hole, 
NV

MS and PhD graduate student research assistantships are available 
beginning May or August 2011 in the Department of Biology at Ball State 
University, Muncie, Indiana.  Students would join a collaborative research 
project aimed at understanding how nutrient cycling and microbial biofilms 
influence the Devils Hole ecosystem 
(http://www.nps.gov/deva/naturescience/devils-hole.htm). Students will 
conduct research in the Death Valley National Park, a unique ecosystem in 
the Mojave Desert, and home to several species of algae and invertebrates 
as well as the endangered Devils Hole pupfish.  Students will work in 
conjunction with ongoing research in the laboratory of Dr. Melody Bernot 
(http://mjbernot.iweb.bsu.edu/index.htm) in collaboration with National 
Park Service scientists.  Research assistantships for MS students are 
available for a 2 year period at an annual salary of $14,000 and include a 
tuition waiver.  Research assistantships for PhD students are available 
for a 3 year period at an annual salary of $25,000 and include a tuition 
waiver.  Interested students should contact Dr. Melody Bernot 
(mjber...@bsu.edu) for additional details prior to application.  Students 
should apply to Ball State University and details on the application 
process can be found at 
http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/GradSchool.aspx. 

[ECOLOG-L] field technician in community ecology

[Cady Etheredge]

Technicians will participate in a wide range of research-related activities
at the Yawkey Wildlife Center off the coast of Georgetown, South Carolina. 
Technicians will be expected to perform radiotelemtry, analyze scat for diet
content, enter data, monitor loggerhead turtle nests, and conduct scat
transect surveys.  A typical work week will include 20-30 hours of work,
either in the field or in the lab. Opportunities may come up to participate
in other research projects being conducted in the area.  Undergraduates
hoping to transition into a graduate program in wildlife biology are
preferred.  Although this is an unpaid position, housing on the island is
provided at no cost.  Academic credit may be arranged either through the
student's home university or through Clemson University.  Students will also
be encouraged but not required to complete and publish an undergraduate
research project.  Applications will be accepted through March 21,2011;
positions start March 14th and end August 13th.  To apply, please send
resume, cover letter and personal and professional references to Cady
Etheredge at ceth...@clemson.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] FW: APF Seeks Managing Director

[Bly, Kristy]

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Dear Friends of American Prairie Foundation,

APF is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Managing Director to join our Executive 
team.  This full time position, which reports to the president, is based in 
Bozeman, Montana.  We offer competitive salary and benefits.

To  learn more or to apply, visit 
jobs.americanprairie.org.

Please feel free to forward this announcement to potential candidates or to
colleagues or friends who might have ideas for candidates.

Thank you for your continued support!
APF Executive Team
American Prairie Foundation
P.O. Box 908
Bozeman, Montana 59771
US

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[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) -Tucson, Arizona

[Steve Archer]

REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a National Science 
Foundation-sponsored program wherein undergraduates receive a stipend to 
conduct independent summer research projects under faculty guidance and 
mentorship.  

The School of Natural Resources and The Environment at the University of 
Arizona has an opening for an REU scholar for the summer of 2011.  The REU 
scholar will work with Dr. Steve Archer and Dr. Dave Breshears and with 
collaborators at New Mexico State, Loyola University New Orleans and the 
University of Kentucky examining how plant litter decomposition in deserts is 
influenced by interactions between radiant energy and wind and water 
redistribution of soil.  In addition to their own investigations, REU scholars 
will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in 
field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson.  

An application form and a flier describing the program (research questions, 
qualifications, start date, expectations, application deadline, etc.) can be 
found at:
http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/news.html


Application Deadline: March 15, 2011 (or until suitable candidate is found)

[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER 2011 COURSES AT THE OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY

[Jan Hodder]

SUMMER 2011 COURSES AT THE OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY
Courses are designed for upper division undergraduates. 
Please pass this information along to any undergraduates who might be
interested or the undergraduate biology advisor in your department.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS – www.uoregon.edu/~oimb

8 WEEK COURSES (June 20 - August 12, 2011)
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY  Instructor: Jason Williams
MARINE ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS Instructor: Patrick Baker
BIOLOGY OF FISHES Instructor: Daryl Parkyn
MARINE BOTANY Instructor: Cynthia Trowbridge 

2 WEEK COURSES
COASTAL BIOLOGY July 11-14 and 18-21 Instructor: Stewart Schulz
INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS August 15 – 26
Instructor: Brian Bingham

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
BIOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION June 18-19 and 25-26 Instructor: Lee Braithwaite
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS July 9-10 and 16-17 Instructor: James Carlton
PHYSIOLOGY OF INTERTIDAL ANIMALS July 30 - 31 and August 6 - 7 Instructor:
Shirley Baker

Scholarships and dormitory housing are available.

[ECOLOG-L] FW: USGS Brieing at Defenders next Tuesday at 10:30 EST

[Cliff Duke]

From: Noah Matson 
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:02 PM
To: 'Natural Resource Funding List'
Subject: USGS Brieing at Defenders next Tuesday at 10:30 EST

You are cordially invited to a briefing by Matt Larson, Associate Director for 
Climate and Land Use Change at USGS, next Tuesday, 2/22, at 10:30 am at 
Defenders of Wildlife (1130 17th St NW, Washington, DC). See description 
below.  You are encouraged to attend in person if you are in DC.  For those of 
you outside DC, see log-in information below.

Noah Matson
Vice President for Climate Change and
Natural Resources Adaptation
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 682-9400,  Fax (202) 682-1331
nmat...@defenders.org
Visit us at http://www.Defenders.org  
Read our blogs at http://www.Defendersblog.org and 
http://experts.Defendersblog.org
Connect with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DefendersofWildlife 
Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/defenders 
Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/user/defendersofwildlife 



Matthew C. Larsen is the Associate Director for Climate and Land Use Change at 
USGS. Under the new USGS realignment, he now manages the portfolio that 
includes the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center, USGS climate 
variability research, the Climate Effects Network, and the agency's land use / 
land cover programs, including the EROS Data Center and associated remote 
sensing activities (i.e., the upcoming Landsat mission).  Matt has been with 
USGS for most of his career, with his most recent assignment being Associate 
Director for Water. 

Matt will provide an overview of the recently released DRAFT USGS Global Change 
Science Strategy: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Climate and 
Land-Use Change, and request / invite comments to contribute to its revision 
and completion. 

He will also review relevant aspects of the USGS budget as proposed by the 
President for FY12.


Presentation by Matthew Larsen, Associate Director for Climate and Land Use 
Change, USGS 
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Meeting Description: 

Matthew C. Larsen is the Associate Director for Climate and Land Use Change at 
USGS. Under the new USGS realignment, he now manages the portfolio that 
includes the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center, USGS climate 
variability research, the Climate Effects Network, and the agency's land use / 
land cover programs, including the EROS Data Center and associated remote 
sensing activities (i.e., the upcoming Landsat mission).  Matt has been with 
USGS for most of his career, with his most recent assignment being Associate 
Director for Water. 

Matt will provide an overview of the recently released DRAFT USGS Global Change 
Science Strategy: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Climate and 
Land-Use Change, and request / invite comments to contribute to its revision 
and completion. 

He will also review relevant aspects of the USGS budget as proposed by the 
President for FY12. 


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Time: 
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[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Group

[Markus Eichhorn]

To all forest ecologists!
The Forest Ecology Group of the British Ecological Society aims to provide a 
forum for all forest researchers and practitioners around the world. I'm in the 
process of re-launching the group, and invite anyone with an interest in forest 
ecology to join our mailing list. You don't need to be a BES member to join - 
though of course we would encourage it - this is simply a means of sharing 
information, opportunities and requests with an audience of like-minded people.
To join the mailing list, please go to: 
www.jiscmail.ac.uk/FORESTECOLOGYGROUP
 and choose the 'Subscribe or Unsubscribe' link from that page. You will 
receive a confirmation email which you will need to respond to. Alternatively, 
send the following command to 
lists...@jiscmail.ac.uk : subscribe 
FORESTECOLOGYGROUP Yourfirstname Yourlastname. Please feel free to post 
messages to 
forestecologygr...@jiscmail.ac.uk if 
there is anything you would like to be circulated to our members. These will be 
compiled into a monthly bulletin.
Please look out for forthcoming specialist meetings, workshops and other 
activities. If anyone would like to get involved, or has suggestions for what 
the group should be doing, please let me know. I'm especially keen to make 
links with other groups and organise international joint meetings.
Thanks for reading and best wishes,
Markus Eichhorn
School of Biology
University of Nottingham
Nottingham NG7 2RD
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[ECOLOG-L] European Conference on Ecological Modelling

[Marco Scotti]

The 7th European Conference on Ecological Modelling will be held in Riva 
del Garda, Italy, from May 30 to June 2, 2011:

www.cosbi.eu/ecem2011

The abstract submission deadline is on February 28, 2011.