[ECOLOG-L] Advert for NERC studentships

[Mannion, Fiona]

34 funded PhD studentships are available through the London NERC Doctoral 
Training Partnership (http://london-nerc-dtp.org)

We are looking for outstanding students across the environmental sciences. Each 
student will start with multidisciplinary training ranging from lab techniques 
through public outreach to enacting policy implications. These experiences will 
help you design your own project to research over the subsequent three years. 
Initial training involves all nine London partner institutions (UCL, Birkbeck, 
Brunel, Kew, Kings, Natural History Museum, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway and 
ZSL's Institute of Zoology) and then you will decide where to undertake your 
research and who will supervise you.

You can find a list of projects that we (as potential supervisors) think are 
exciting on the website: 
either divided up into 6 broad themes or by the institution you would end up 
in. You are free to devise your own project or use one of these as a starting 
point then adapt towards your own interests.

Applicants should apply via the NERC London DTP website



The NERC DTP studentships are available to UK nationals and other EU nationals 
that have resided in the UK for three years prior to commencing the 
studentship. If you meet this criteria, funding will be provided for tuition 
fees and stipend. Funding is for 3.5 years with a possible 6 month extension. 
If you are a citizen of a EU member state you will eligible for a fees-only 
award.

The deadline for applications is 9.00am on Monday 17th February 
2014


Begin forwarded message:

From: "Brierley, Chris" mailto:c.brier...@ucl.ac.uk>>
Subject: Advert for NERC studentships
Date: 20 January 2014 10:29:54 GMT
To: "geog-acade...@ucl.ac.uk" 
mailto:geog-acade...@ucl.ac.uk>>
Cc: "Hopley, Philip" mailto:p.hop...@ucl.ac.uk>>

Dear all,

I've not noticed many advertisements for our new NERC DTP (at least in 
comparison with other DTPs). The big selling point of ours is the focus on the 
student - with the project being their own choice. This seems pretty hidden by 
the FindAPhd.com advert, so I've created my own (attached 
below) and distributed it on the Meteorology list serve to which that I 
subscribe. I was hoping you could post it on list serves you have access to as 
well. Feel free to improve upon my wording.

Cheers,
Chris

34 funded PhD studentships are available through the London NERC Doctoral 
Training Partnership (http://london-nerc-dtp.org)

We are looking for outstanding students across the environmental sciences. Each 
student will start with multidisciplinary training ranging from lab techniques 
through public outreach to enacting policy implications. These experiences will 
help you design your own project to research over the subsequent three years. 
Initial training involves all nine London partner institutions (UCL, Birkbeck, 
Brunel, Kew, Kings, Natural History Museum, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway and 
ZSL's Institute of Zoology) and then you will decide where to undertake your 
research and who will supervise you.

You can find a list of projects that we (as potential supervisors) think are 
exciting on the website: 
either divided up into 6 broad themes or by the institution you would end up 
in. You are free to devise your own project or use one of these as a starting 
point then adapt towards your own interests.

Applicants should apply via the NERC London DTP website



The NERC DTP studentships are available to UK nationals and other EU nationals 
that have resided in the UK for three years prior to commencing the 
studentship. If you meet this criteria, funding will be provided for tuition 
fees and stipend. Funding is for 3.5 years with a possible 6 month extension. 
If you are a citizen of a EU member state you will eligible for a fees-only 
award.

The deadline for applications is 9.00am on Monday 17th February 
2014


-
Professor Anson W. Mackay
Vice-Dean for Research, Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences

Environmental Change Research Centre
Department of Geography, UCL
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
UK

t: +44 (0)20 7679 0558
f: +44 (0)20 7679 0565
m: +44(0)7957585467
http://bit.ly/AnsonMackay
http://www.facebook.com/ECRC.UCL

skype: ansonmackay
twitter: @ansonmackay

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in "Geographic Ecology of Neanderthals", Aarhus University

[Brody Sandel]

2-year postdoc on “The Geographic Ecology of Neanderthals” at the Centre for
Biocultural History, Aarhus University, Denmark.

The Department of Bioscience, Aarhus University invites applications for a
2-year postdoc position at the new interdisciplinary Centre for Biocultural
History. The project will focus on the ecological niche and distribution of
Neanderthals, combining data on Neanderthal occurrences, paleoclimate
reconstructions and co-occurring taxa to improve knowledge on the habitat
and climate requirements of this hominin species. We are seeking a candidate
with strong skills in (1) general ecology, paleoecology, anthropology and/or
human evolution and (2) ecoinformatics, species distribution modeling,
and/or advanced statistical modelling. If time allows, the scope of the
project may be expanded to consider other hominins.

The postdoc will be a member of the newly established Centre for Biocultural
History, a highly interdisciplinary team seeking anthropological,
archaeological, genomic, ecological, and historical insights into human
evolution. The project will be supervised primarily by Assistant Professor
Brody Sandel (Section for Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity, Department of
Bioscience), with co-supervision by Prof. Jens-Christian Svenning (Section
for Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity, Department of Bioscience), Prof. Mikkel
Heide Schierup (Bioinformatics Research Centre), Assoc. Prof. Thomas Mailund
(Bioinformatics Research Centre), Prof. Peter C. Kjærgaard (Department of
Culture and Society; History of Ideas) and Assoc. Prof. Felix Riede
(Department of Culture and Society; Prehistoric Archaeology). The postdoc
will also work closely with another postdoc who will focus on genomic and
genetic studies of Neanderthals and PhD student Trine Kellberg Nielsen
(Department of Culture and Society; Prehistoric Archaeology).

Candidates should have obtained a university degree in ecology or a related
field. The successful candidate must document a strong research record as
well as a broad knowledge of the field of ecoinformatics.

For more information please contact Assistant Professor Brody Sandel
(brody.san...@biology.au.dk) or Professor Jens-Christian Svenning
(svenn...@biology.au.dk). For information about the Centre for Biocultural
History see bioculture.au.dk or contact Professor Peter C. Kjaergaard
(kjaerga...@cas.au.dk) and for the Department of Bioscience see bios.au.dk.
 
Deadline for applications: 3 March 2014. 

To apply online: http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/nat/academicpositions/

[ECOLOG-L] Outdoor MS program positions available

[Vierling, Lee (l...@uidaho.edu)]

University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School



Live, learn, and teach in the mountains!



Looking for a rewarding MS program combining ecology, science communication, 
and field-based teaching?  The University of Idaho's award-winning* McCall 
Outdoor Science School (MOSS) is accepting applications for next year's 
graduate student class.  Start date is August, 2014.



Gain hands-on, outdoor teaching experience, study ecology in a field setting, 
and develop leadership skills while living in the spectacular natural 
environment of McCall, Idaho.  As a University of Idaho MOSS graduate student, 
you will change lives by providing field-based environmental education programs 
for 5th and 6th grade students and teachers, and use those experiences as the 
foundation of your M.S. degree.  Because MOSS is a program of the UI College of 
Natural Resources, students can earn a Master of Science in Natural Resources 
in as little as three semesters.



To learn more about MOSS, visit http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/moss.



For more information and to apply, please visit 
http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/moss/graduate-program.  Graduate assistantships are 
available.



For further questions, please contact Dr. Karla Eitel at (888) 634-3918; 
kbrad...@uidaho.edu.



Applications are currently being accepted and will be processed on a rolling 
basis until all 20 available positions are filled.



*MOSS is the winner of the 2013 W.K. Kellogg Award for Engaged Scholarship and 
2012 J.K. Albertsons Foundation Grand Prize winner for Innovation in Education.

[ECOLOG-L] Grassland Field Ecology Research Assistant - 2 positions

[Erica Spotswood]

The Suding lab in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & 
Management at UC Berkeley are seeking two field assistants for April 1 – 
June 15, 2014 to help with field work studying weed invasions in California 
rangelands in Brown’s valley, California. The project takes a community 
ecology approach to uncovering the constraints to spatial spread in 
rangeland weeds. 

Assistants will help with (1) surveying species composition in grassland 
vegetation, (2) mapping and measuring target exotic plant species, (3) 
managing data, (4) measuring soil moisture, (5) some work with livestock 
measuring cow dispersal of target species and observing foraging and 
movement behavior.  The assistants will perform fieldwork as part of a team 
from the University of California, Berkeley, but will be based at the Sierra 
Foothills Research and Extension Center (SFREC, 
http://ucanr.edu/sites/sfrec/).

For more information, and to apply, see Job # 17307 on the UC Berkeley Jobs 
website. Applications will be reviewed starting on January 30, and will 
continue until position is filled: 
https://hrw-vip-
prod.is.berkeley.edu/psp/JOBSPROD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?
Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Scholarship $4,000

[Jenna T Quinn]

The rare Charitable Research Reserve is a 900+ acre property in Cambridge 
and North Dumfries, Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and the Speed 
Rivers.  The goal of rare is to protect this environmentally sensitive 
landscape intact, in perpetuity, and to promote the use of the property for 
education and research.  The property includes a broad range of habitats 
including riparian zones, upland and lowland deciduous forest (old-growth 
and second-growth), savanna, cliffs, coldwater streams, deciduous swamps, 
marshes, hedgerows, agricultural fields and old fields.

The rare Scholarship in Graduate Research is valued at $4,000 and is open to 
all Canadian and International graduate students who will conduct field 
research on rare property between May 2014 and April 2015.  The field of 
study is open and could include, but is not limited to, research in ecology, 
zoology, geology, restoration ecology, hydrology, botany, soil science, 
archaeology, agriculture and education. The Scholarship will allow students 
to study in a relatively undisturbed, yet highly accessible site.  The 
monetary award will help ensure successful candidates have the necessary 
resources to conduct and report on their research at rare.  It will also 
allow the student to give an oral presentation at a conference in their 
discipline. 

Applications Details:

1.Applications can be submitted until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 23rd, 
2014.
2.Students will be required to provide a final report to rare by Monday, May 
4th, 2015.
3.The successful applicant will be notified by May 14th, 2014.  A sum of 
$3,500 will be awarded shortly thereafter while the remaining $500 will be 
awarded in May, 2015, upon successful completion of the requirements of the 
scholarship (including the final report and conference presentation).
4.The recipient will retain all intellectual property rights
5.The research will be required to go through the normal rare Research 
Application approval process.

Submission Details:

1.Please include your name, telephone number and email address, the name of 
your supervisor, department and university where the research will be 
completed;
2.Please submit current university transcripts from all institutions you 
attend or attended as an undergraduate or postgraduate student;
3.Include the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for two 
references who can best assess your academic credentials.
4.Provide an outline of the proposed research (3-5 pages) including:
a) the problem the research is addressing; 
b) your hypothesis; 
c) your sampling design, field equipment and statistical tests that will be 
employed; 
d) the length of time fieldwork will be conducted at rare; 
e) the areas at rare where you will be sampling (give specific habitats 
and/or precise locations if 
possible); 
f) details on how the results will be made available to academics and the 
general public.

5.Submit all documents to:  

Jenna Quinn, Research Coordinator
rare Charitable Research Reserve
1679 Blair Road
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada  N3H 4R8.  

If you have any further questions or you would like a tour of the Reserve 
please contact 
Jenna Quinn at 519-650-9336 x111 or jenna.qu...@raresites.org.
Visit www.raresites.org

[ECOLOG-L] Coral Reef Internships in Little Cayman

[Thomas Quigley]

Hello Ecolog-L subscribers,

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute and Rutgers University are opening 
enrollment for their Coral Reef Internship in Tropical Marine Conservation in 
Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. The program is aimed at undergraduate students 
who want to develop their marine fieldwork skills on pristine coral reef 
ecosystems.


 Participants will gain experience in:


-Caribbean species identification of coral, fish, algae, and 
invertebrates

-Lionfish dissection and measurement, and experience with 
community management efforts

-Water quality sampling and analysis

-Independent research project development

-Scuba diving (if certified prior to program)

The Cayman Islands are famed for their exceptional wall diving and visibility, 
but the reefs on Little Cayman are particularly untouched – over half of the 
coastline is protected, and a small yet invested population results in low 
environmental impact and high commitment to conservation. Students will live at 
the Little Cayman Research Centre, where they will work with researchers on 
projects relating to lionfish invasion, effects of climate change on coral 
reefs, and reef monitoring. Lectures on coral reef ecology, management, and 
global environmental challenges will be integrated with field activities.


Participants will also develop their own research topic, and are encouraged to 
continue this as part of a thesis or further study. Scuba certification is 
suggested, but not mandatory. The project offers 4 transferable credits through 
Rutgers University.


The program runs from June 14th to July 2nd, and applications are due by March 
1st. For more information, please visit the Rutgers website below, or view the 
program flyer. Please contact Tom Quigley, Education and Programme Coordinator 
for CCMI, with any questions at tquig...@reefresearch.org


 Please share with students or educators who may be interested!




 Rutgers Coral Reef Internship link:
https://studyabroad.rutgers.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10011

CCMI Project website:   
http://reefresearch.org/education/college-courses/#link-4

 View the program flyer here:   
http://reefresearch.org/files/uploads/Rutgers_CRI_CCMI.jpg


Thomas Quigley
Education and Programme Coordinator
Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Little Cayman Research Centre
PO Box 37, Little Cayman, KY3-2501
Phone: (345) 948 1094
http://www.reefresearch.org

[ECOLOG-L] Position Opening: Director & Professor, Center for Environmental Studies, Florida Atlantic University

[Brian Benscoter]

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking a dynamic leader and scholar to 
direct its Center for Environmental Studies (CES), a well-established research 
and education program in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (COS) 
(http://www.ces.fau.edu/).

The center is recognized nationally and internationally for its work on water 
resources and coastal ecosystem research, management and restoration with a 
mission to facilitate environmental research and education opportunities at FAU 
with state, national and international partners to achieve a more 
environmentally sustainable future. Successful applicants must have a Doctoral 
degree in science, policy or related field and have at least 10 years of 
research and/or management experience in environmental science, ecological 
restoration, sustainability, water resources, coastal and marine sciences, 
climate change research, or environmental policy.

Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly achievement at the national 
and international level, a significant record of securing external funding for 
interdisciplinary-based research and evidence of leadership ability.

The candidate must have experience managing a large research program and staff 
within an academic institution (or equivalent agency responsible for research), 
and be able to articulate a strong vision to further the research and outreach 
programs in CES, and must be actively involved in the education mission of the 
graduate and undergraduate programs at FAU.


The Director position is a 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment within the 
COS at the Associate /Full Professor level. All applicants must apply 
electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human 
Resources' website https://jobs.fau.edu (Position 990171). In addition to the 
online application, applicants must upload the following: (1) a curriculum 
vitae, (2) cover letter that includes a vision statement outlining goals for 
CES, as well as a statement that describes their current and future research 
program, and (3) contact information for five references, (4) copies of 
official transcripts scanned into an electronic format. All questions regarding 
the position or application should be directed to the search committee chair, 
Charles Roberts at crobe...@fau.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 
2014 and will remain open until filled.

Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. 
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, call 561-297-3057. 
TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity in Cliamte Change Biogeochemistry and Trace Gas Emissions

[Carol Adair]

PhD Research Opportunity, starting Fall 2014
EPSCoR Research on Adaptation to Climate Change & 
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Vermont

Position: PhD position in climate change biogeochemistry & trace gas emissions.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2014

Project: The University of Vermont’s (UVM) EPSCoR Research on Adaptation to
Climate Change (RACC) is a multidisciplinary project that aims to determine
how climate change and land use will alter nutrient transport within and
from the landscape. This position is funded to focus on quantifying the
mitigation capacity of non-agricultural land uses in terms of carbon storage
and greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., CO2, CH4 and N2O). The student will work
with social scientist and biogeochemical modelers to determine the
large-scale impacts of current and future land uses and climate (predicted
under various climate change scenarios). More information on RACC is
available at http://www.uvm.edu/~epscor/new02/?q=node/30

Responsibilities: The student will work with Dr. Adair and the RACC team to
quantify carbon storage in and greenhouse gas emissions from
non-agricultural land uses throughout Vermont. Duties will include
identifying a novel study question, writing a study plan, designing and
implementing sampling protocols, analyzing data, supervising
technicians/undergraduate assistants, and preparing publications and
presentations for scientific and lay audiences. The position is for a
minimum of three years, potentially serving as a teaching assistant during
the first two academic years. As a TA, an average of 10 hours/week would be
dedicated to this research project and 10 hours/week to TA duties.

Qualifications: The student should demonstrate a strong interest in
biogeochemistry and climate change ecosystem ecology and have a B.S. in
ecology, environmental science, plant and soil science or a related field.
In some cases, related work experience may substitute for prior academic
experience. Although training will be provided, experience with field or lab
work, including soil, plant and trace gas sampling and analysis is highly
desirable. While not required, preference will be given to students with
modeling and quantitative skills, including statistical analyses and
programming in R. 

Application: Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of
interest (including relevant research interests), names and contact
information of three references, and CV to Dr. Carol Adair. Interested
applicants should also supply all application materials to the UVM
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) Program (PhD
in Natural Resources) by February 1, 2014 – when applying, please state your
interest in this position in the “Statement of Purpose.”
(http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/?Page=graduate-application-process.html)

Carol Adair, Assistant Professor
RSENR, University of Vermont
carol.ad...@uvm.edu, 802.656.2907
http://adairlab.weebly.com/ 
http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/cadair/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in biostatistics at the University of Alabama

[Christina Staudhammer]

An M.S. or Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship is available starting fall 2014 in 
the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama for a 
highly motivated student to work on advancing methods for imputing missing 
eddy covariance data. The student will develop and compare various 
statistical techniques and multiple functional forms, utilizing data 
covering a range of ecosystems and geographic locales. The student will 
have the opportunity to interact with scientists from the University of 
Alabama, Florida International University, the Joseph W. Jones Ecological 
Research Center, and NEON Inc. A general knowledge of plant physiological 
activity is advantageous; a strong background in experimental design and 
statistical analyses methods, such as non-linear regression and time 
series analysis is necessary. This is a fully funded teaching 
assistantship that includes: stipend, health insurance, and tuition 
waiver. Interested students should send a copy of their CV, statement of 
research interest, writing sample, and unofficial copy of transcripts to 
Dr. Christina Staudhammer (cstaudham...@ua.edu or 205-348-1538).

[ECOLOG-L] Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity: plant & animal phenology in response to climate variability in the Oregon Cascades

[Schulze,Mark D]

We seek applicants for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) 
position on a long-term study of plant and animal phenology at the HJ 
Andrews Experimental Forest in the Central Cascades of Oregon.  This 
study attempts to understand the influence of microclimate heterogeneity 
on phenology and trophic responses to change in climate and disturbance. 
The REU participant will work as part of a team observing and 
collecting plants and insects at plots distributed across topographic 
and vegetation gradients. The student will develop a study to test 
different insect trapping and biomass estimation methods and will 
investigate relationships between microclimate and insect abundance.  
This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in 
ecology, natural history or forestry to gain valuable field research 
experience.  The 10-week REU position will begin in mid-May, with modest 
flexibility in start date to accommodate spring class schedules.


The REU student will be housed at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, 
a 16,000-acre ‘living laboratory’ representative of forest and 
stream ecosystems in the western cascades.  With a 60-year research 
history and large tracts of old-growth and mature forest, the Andrew 
Forest provides students with unparalleled opportunities to deepen 
understanding of forest ecology. The field station has modern apartments 
with full kitchens, a well-equipped computer lab, and wireless internet 
(see http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/ for more information on the 
site, facilities and research programs at the HJ Andrews Experimental 
Forest).  The region provides outstanding opportunities for outdoor 
recreation, and is widely considered among the most scenic in the 
country.  Housing and a weekly stipend of $550 will be provided.


Candidates should have a strong interest in field research and a 
demonstrated enthusiasm for spending long hours outdoors in relatively 
remote locations under any and all weather conditions. A valid 
driver’s license is required, and experience driving on dirt roads 
would be beneficial.  Prior field research experience is highly 
desirable.  The participant must be capable of working effectively 
within a team, as well as functioning independently.  Prior class or 
field experience with entomology is preferred; capacity to handle 
insects and other invertebrates, even slimy or gooey ones, is required.


To apply: For full consideration, send a letter of interest, resume and 
contact information (email and phone number) for three references to 
Mark Schulze at mark.schu...@oregonstate.edu by February 18th, 2014. For 
questions regarding the application process, contact Mark Schulze via 
email or phone 541-822-6336.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] MS Positions in Molecular Ecology of Freshwater Mussels at Central Michigan University - applications due Feb 1

[Zanatta, David Thomas]

Still looking for one or more good applicants to start in my lab in summer
or fall 2014.  See ad below.  Complete applications must be received by
Feb 1 in order to be considered for funding support (TA/RA - I will not
accept students without this).

Please contact me ASAP or submit your application to CMU and contact me to
let me know it is coming.

Dave Zanatta


--
Dave Zanatta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Institute for Great Lakes Research
Biology Department
Central Michigan University
335 Brooks Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

email: zana...@cmich.edu
office: 989-774-7829
lab: 989-774-7634
fax: 989-774-3462
Homepage: http://people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d/




On 10/22/13 11:42 AM, "David Zanatta"  wrote:

>Position Description:
>Looking for 1 or 2 MS students to do research on the molecular ecology,
>phylogeography, and conservation genetics of freshwater mussels.
>Research projects typically center around species found in the Great
>Lakes and surrounding tributaries.  Positions to begin as soon as May
>2014 (no later than August 2014).
>
>Minimum stipend:
>$18,000/yr + tuition waiver (depending on qualifications)
>
>Required Qualifications:  BS degree in Biology or related field (minimum
>GPA 3.0), preferably with a concentration in ecology and evolution, fish
>and wildlife, or conservation biology.  Must be comfortable in water and
>be able to swim.  Must be able to travel outside of US and have a
>passport.
>
>Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a molecular ecology lab
>(PCR, mtDNA sequencing, microsatellite DNA genotyping). Strong computer
>and statistics skills.  Experience and ID skills for freshwater mussels,
>aquatic invertebrates, fish.  Interests in freshwater ecology, evolution,
>biogeography, conservation.  Experience with boats (including trailering
>and boating license) and SCUBA certification.
>
>To apply:
>1) Contact Dr. David Zanatta and send a detailed letter about how you are
>qualified and why you are interested, detailed CV, GPA, GRE scores (if
>available), and contact information for 2 academic references.
>2) Apply to the CMU graduate program
>(http://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/biology/academic_programs/grad/Pages/de
>fault.aspx)
>3) Apply for a teaching assistantship from CMU Biology Department (see
>URL above).  Research assistantships from CMU or from Dr. Zanatta's
>grants (funding dependent) may be available for top applicants.
>
>Application Deadline: 01/31/2014
>
>Contact information:
>Dr. Dave Zanatta
>Associate Professor
>Institute for Great Lakes Research
>Biology Department
>Central Michigan University
>335 Brooks Hall
>Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
>
>email: zana...@cmich.edu
>office: 989-774-7829
>lab: 989-774-7634
>fax: 989-774-3462
>Homepage: http://people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d/

[ECOLOG-L] A PhD-level position is available at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

[Henry Sun - Desert Research Institute]

Biological Soil Crusts:  The Role of Trampling, Climate Change and Nitrogen 
Deposition in Affecting 
Community Species Composition

A PhD-level position is available at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to 
study the species 
dynamics of biological soil crusts communities. The successful candidate will 
work on a 
collaborative project that will examine the natural dynamics in undisturbed 
communities, as well as 
how trampling (from both cattle and people), climate change (experimentally 
manipulations with 
heating lamps and watering treatments), drought (using rainout shelters), fire, 
and nitrogen 
deposition is or has affected the composition of biological soil crusts 
communities. These studies 
will occur on both the Colorado Plateau and in the Mojave Deserts.  This 
position will: 1) sample 
current and past experiments to assess treatment effects and recovery from 
those treatments; 2) 
synthesize 15 years of data on the natural dynamics of biological soil crust 
communities in 
undisturbed areas of both the Colorado Plateau and the Mojave Deserts; 3) 
effectively use 
statistical analyses to assess effects, and 4) communicate results in 
presentations and peer-
reviewed publications.  This project offers an unparalleled opportunity to 
examine how species 
composition of biological soil crusts changes through time, as we have the 
longest existing data 
set in the world. This position will also revisit some sites and examine how 
treatments have 
affected biocrust cover and physiology, using a portable fluorometer. A 
background in laboratory 
and field methods in ecology, physiology, and/or biogeochemistry is preferred. 
This position will 
be working with Drs. Henry Sun (Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas, NV) and 
Jayne Belnap 
(USGS, Canyonlands Research Station in Moab, UT). Salary is $1800/month. Start 
date will be fall 
2014 or spring 2015, depending on the application date. Position is expected to 
last 4 years. 
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 
three references to Dr. 
Henry Sun (henry@dri.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (M.S.) Assistantship in Wetland Ecology/Macroinvertebrate Ecology

[Stewart, Timothy W [NREM]]

Graduate Assistantship (M.S.) in Wetland Ecology/Macroinvertebrate Ecology

Iowa State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 
Drs. Timothy Stewart twste...@iastate.edu  and 
Michael Weber m...@iastate.edu. Weblink: 
http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/

We seek a graduate student to assist ISU faculty, another graduate student, and 
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in developing a wetland condition 
index for the prairie pothole region of Iowa.  This project, funded by USEPA, 
requires sampling and analysis of biological communities (plants, 
invertebrates, fishes, amphibians) and physical parameters (contaminants, 
watershed land use) in 45 wetlands over a two-year period.  Statistical 
analysis will be used to identify effective condition indicator variables, and 
develop a wetland assessment protocol for monitoring wetlands and evaluating 
their response to management actions.

For his/her M.S. thesis, this student will focus on identifying an effective 
methodology for sampling wetland macroinvertebrates, quantifying their 
community characteristics, and relating invertebrate community characteristics 
to other wetland features. The student will be supported on a teaching 
assistantship during the academic year, and on a research assistantship during 
the summer.  The student will receive a stipend (beginning at $20,220/year) 
with benefits and a 50% tuition waiver while they complete their M.S. degree.  
The start date is May 10, 2014.
The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental 
Science, or a related discipline, and prior coursework and work/research 
experience in Ecology.  Candidates with demonstrated written and oral 
communication skills, analytical skills, and strong academic credentials are 
preferred.  The applicant must be highly motivated, demonstrate a strong work 
ethic, and be physically capable and willing to work in demanding outdoor 
conditions.

This position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.

To apply, please send a pre-application (cover letter, résumé, unofficial 
transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for three references) to Tim 
Stewart (twste...@iastate.edu) or Mike Weber 
(m...@iastate.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (MS) Assistantship in Amphibian Ecology

[Cari-Ann Hickerson]

The Department of Biology at John Carroll University is accepting
applications for funded teaching assistantships in Biology at the master’s
level. 

The Anthony/Hickerson research lab anticipates openings beginning in fall of
2014. Funding includes a full tuition waiver and competitive stipend. 
Drs. Anthony and Hickerson have two distinct research areas: 

1) We are interested in the ecology and evolution of color polymorphism in
red-backed salamanders, Plethodon cinereus.

2) We are also interested in how terrestrial amphibians interact with large
invertebrates (e.g. centipedes, spiders, earthworms) in temperate forest
floor food webs. 

Recent publications from our lab can be found here
(https://sites.google.com/site/anthonylaboratory/home/publications) and here
(http://johncarroll.academia.edu/CariAnnHickerson). 

If you are interested in applying, please contact Carl Anthony
(canth...@jcu.edu) or Cari Hickerson (chicker...@jcu.edu) directly by 15
February. 

Please include your interests and relevant experience in your email. More
information can be found on the JCU Department of Biology webpage
(http://sites.jcu.edu/biology/) and on the Anthony/Hickerson research
website (https://sites.google.com/site/anthonylaboratory/).

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Sediment Core Sampler - Any recommendations?

[beth polidoro]

Hi all

I am looking to purchase a simple sediment corer, that can be used to sample 
sediments in lakes, rivers and streams to depths of less than 1 meter below the 
surface. As we are looking for both metals and organic contaminants, something 
made out of stainless steel would be best. Looking for something that is not 
too unwieldy, easy to use, but sturdy and reliable.

Any recommendations??? 
Thank you!
Beth Polidoro
Assistant Professor
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Arizona State University

[ECOLOG-L] PhD projects for posting on Ecolog listserv

[Menna Jones]

To the Ecolog list server administrator,

I am seeking applicants for three PhD projects. Would you be able to post the 
information below on the Ecolog list please.

Kind regards,

Menna




PhD project - Ecological restoration of mammals and birds in Tasmania
School of Zoology, University of Tasmania

The project: Restoring resilience in wildlife populations

Vertebrate wildlife is declining in temperate woodlands, even where vegetation 
appears to be in good condition. Vertebrate biodiversity in the Midlands 
Biodiversity Hotspot in Tasmania is threatened by agricultural intensification, 
ecological simplification and disruption, and an increase in feral cats 
following the decline of the Tasmanian devil. The species most threatened are 
critical-weight-range mammals (quolls, bandicoots and bettongs) and woodland 
birds.



The aim of the project is to create an animal-centric approach to habitat 
restoration for vertebrate wildlife, based on a deep understanding of 
ecological process, as opposed to conventional approaches based on ecological 
pattern. This new understanding of risk-sensitive foraging decisions by 
individual animals (process) will lead to the development of more realistic 
landscape restoration, comprising patterns of wildlife presence, gene flow and 
habitat at landscape scales in predictive models. There are several PhD 
projects on offer, focussing on different faunal groups.

The applicant: We are seeking applicants with a passion for research science, 
field work and conservation. A strong quantitative background is essential. 
Selection of applicants will be based on merit; to be competitive will 
generally require First Class Honours or Research Masters, enhanced by 
publications.

Funding:

Project support: The project is funded by the ARC Linkage scheme "Restoring 
resilience in wildlife populations" by Menna Jones, Chris Johnson, Chris 
Burridge and Neil Davidson (Greening Australia).

Australian and New Zealand students: (APA) $24,653 and a top-up of $7,500 per 
year

International students: UTAS offers a number of competitive scholarships that 
may cover living expenses and tuition fees. Interantional students are 
encouraged also to seek scholarships in their own country.

UTAS provides a free laptop to all PhD students and funding schemes for 
international conference attendance during the PhD.

To apply or enquire: Please email Dr Jennifer Sprent with a statement of your 
background and interest in the project, your Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of 
your undergraduate academic transcripts. Email: 
jennifer.spr...@utas.edu.au; Phone: +61 
0439 591262
For project details, please enquire to 
menna.jo...@utas.edu.au

http://www.utas.edu.au/zoology/





PhD project opportunities on Tasmanian devils and their contagious cancer
School of Zoology, University of Tasmania

The project: Demography and epidemiology of Tasmanian devils and facial tumour 
disease in long-diseased areas
Infectious diseases of wildlife can cause extinction, particularly when 
transmission is dependent on density-independent contact such as occurs during 
seasonal breeding. Tasmanian devils, the world's largest marsupial carnivore, 
are threatened with extinction in the wild from a novel contagious cancer. 
Almost all animals contract the disease and die once they reach sexual maturity 
when exposure increases during sexual conflict in mating and male contests. 
While the facial tumour disease has caused in excess of 90% population decline 
in eastern Tasmania where the disease has been present for 15 years, devils 
still persist. The aim of this project is to understand the demographic 
processes in the host populations and the epidemiology of the disease in these 
long-diseased areas in a framework of microevolution of the host and tumour. 
Temporal change will be studied at two long-term study sites with regular 
trapping and sampling of the devil population and tumours. Spatial population 
processes will be studied at a regional scale using a combination of remote 
cameras, non-invasive hair collection, field trapping and population genetics 
of dispersal.
The applicant: We are seeking applicants with a passion for research science, 
field work and conservation. A background in ecology with quantitative skills 
and molecular genetics is important. Selection of applicants will be based on 
merit; to be competitive will generally require First Class Honours or Research 
Masters, enhanced by publications.

Funding:

Project support: This project is funded under a collaborative US National 
Science Foundation grant "Emergence, transmission and evolution of Tasmanian 
devil facial tumor disease" (including Menna Jones).

Australian and New Zealand students: (APA) $24,653 and a top-up of $7,500 per 
year

International students: UTAS offers a number of competitive scholarships that 
may cover living expenses and tuition fees. Interantiona

[ECOLOG-L] Science Journalism/Education Internship Opportunity

[Nathan Lemoine]

I am looking for a motived undergraduate intern who wishes to specialize in 
science writing, public relations, or education to spend a summer working at 
the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. The intern will work 2 – 3 days 
a week on a project examining the effect of temperature on plant-herbivore 
interactions, specifically the induction of plant defenses against herbivores 
at various temperatures. The rest of the time, the intern will use social media 
to build an online outreach presence geared at educating the general public 
about the scientific process from hypothesis to results. The intern will be 
expected to make use of various social media platforms, including Twitter, 
Facebook, and blogs. Website design is a plus. The intern will be expected to 
post regular updates and contribute posts to other popular science websites, 
including the Smithsonian Shorelines blog (http://sercblog.si.edu/) and the 
possible writing of press releases. Ultimately, the intern will be expected to 
contribute an op-ed piece to a major regional newspaper, such as the NY Times, 
Washington Post, Huffington Post, or Wall Street Journal. The topic of the 
op-ed will be determined towards the end of the program.

This internship is designed to provide hands-on scientific training for 
students with an interest in becoming science writers, educators, or public 
relations specialists. This internship will allow students to be competitive 
applicants for other prestigious journalism internships, such as The 
Economists’ Richard Casement internship program for aspiring science writers 
(http://www.economist.com/node/21543144). The ideal candidate will be 
journalism, education, or communications major in their junior or senior year 
with strong interests in biology and conservation. A stipend will be provided 
to cover cost of living. On site-housing may be available, but is not 
guaranteed.

Please email all applications, including a statement of interest and CV/resume, 
to Nathan Lemoine at nlemo...@fiu.edu no later than March 1st, 2014.



Nate Lemoine

PhD. Candidate - Florida International University
www.natelemoine.com
climateecology.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: Climate Change Demands We Change. Why Aren't We?

[David Inouye]

The Center for Public Scholarship at The New School would like to 
invite members of the Ecological Society of America listserv to 
attend our conference, "Climate Change Demands We Change. Why Aren't 
We?," on Thursday and Friday, April 24-25, 2014, in NYC. We would be 
deeply grateful if you would share the announcement below.

Best,
Theodra
Events Assistant
Center for Public Scholarship
---
Climate Change Demands We Change. Why Aren't We?
Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25, 2014
31st Social Research conference at The New School, NYC
For more information and to register, please visit 
www.newschool.edu/cps/climate-change 



There is no issue more urgent than climate change, yet government, 
corporations, and the public are reluctant to change. This conference 
will examine the psychological factors, money and politics, and 
infrastructures that impede change as well as the difficult choices 
that must be made to foster urban resilience in the face of climate change.


Keynote address: Frances Beinecke, President of the National 
Resources Defense Council, at 6pm, April 24.


Other speakers include Robert Inglis, former Senator, Founder of the 
Energy and Enterprise Initiative; Guy Nordenson, structural engineer 
and adviser to MoMA's Rising Currents show; Michael Oppenheimer, 
Professor of Geosciences at Princeton University; Elke Weber, 
Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University; and Paul 
Stern, Director of the Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global 
Environmental Change at the National Academies of Science.


$35 for the full event + special issue
$12 per session + special issue
FREE for all students, New School alumni and staff
---
(View this announcement with graphics at goo.gl/Ux8EWI) 

[ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity can flourish on an urban planet

[Madhusudan Katti]

A new piece I wrote, based on the recently completed Cities and Biodiversity 
Outlook report (http://cbobook.org/) for the UN Convention on Biological 
Diversity. It should be of some interest to folks on this list.

https://theconversation.com/biodiversity-can-flourish-on-an-urban-planet-18723
Biodiversity can flourish on an urban planet

Mention the word biodiversity to a city dweller and images of remote natural 
beauty will probably come to mind – not an empty car park around the corner. 
Wildlife, we think, should be found in wild places, or confined to sanctuaries 
and national parks. But research shows that cities can in fact support 
biodiversity and this can have major implications for conservation efforts.

On a crowded planet, protecting species in their natural habitat is proving 
increasingly difficult. Humans continue to expand their networks of cities, 
towns and farms worldwide. By 2030, cities are expected to occupy three times 
as much land as they did in 2010. Remaining natural habitats are now often a 
fragment caught in this global web of cities connected by transportation 
networks. With the number of species going extinct on the rise, it is necessary 
to consider the potential of urban environments to serve as refuges for the 
survivors.

In 2010 the Convention on Biological Diversity commissioned a new global 
assessment of the state of biodiversity in urban areas. Their findings, 
published in the book Cities and Biodiversity Outlook, were not entirely bleak. 
It turns out that cities support biodiversity and provide opportunities for 
innovative approaches to conservation.

Urban habitats obviously differ in many ways from rural ones. The number of 
species that occur in any given city depends on the extent to which it supports 
native species' habitats and on the introduction of non-native species. A 
recent global analysis of urban plant and bird diversity found that cities have 
lost an average of one-third of the native species found in their surrounding 
region.

While this level is worrying, it is worth noting that two-thirds of the native 
plant and bird species continue to exist in cities that were never designed 
with biodiversity protection in mind. In fact at least 20% of the world’s known 
bird species now occur in urban areas, as do at least 5% of the known plant 
species. More conscious green landscape designs can only help support more of 
the native species diversity.

While urbanisation displaces many species, we also know that others have 
adapted to not only survive, but thrive in cities. House sparrows, rock 
pigeons, starlings, brown rats and feral house cats are just some examples of 
species that are ubiquitous in many cities worldwide. More surprisingly, many 
rarer species are adapting to suburban environments that have taken over their 
native habitats, including the San Joaquin Kit Fox of central California.

For many native species, urban habitats may actually be more attractive as 
refuges. They provide easier and more predictable access to water and food 
resources, warmer temperatures in the winter and often fewer predators. 
Continued breeding can drive the long-term evolution of urban species as they 
adapt to their new environment.

Species such as the house sparrow have evolved to be so strongly dependent on 
human habitation that their numbers have rapidly declined over recent decades 
following changes in the urban landscape. Warmer nights and feeding by humans 
have even changed the migration pathways and geographic ranges of some 
migratory species. For example, a population of European Blackcap Warblers now 
winters in suburban southern England instead of Africa.

Noise pollution is another factor influencing urban ecology and affecting the 
many animals that communicate using sound, such as birds, frogs and some 
insects. Birds that have adapted to the urban soundscape show distinct dialects 
with songs that are simpler, louder or higher pitched to cut through the 
background noise.

San Francisco’s resident White-Crowned Sparrows have changed their tune over 
the past 30 years as the city has grown noisier, losing some distinct notes of 
their songs. This may have evolutionary consequences because dialect formation 
is often the first step towards speciation. Other studies have found genetic 
differences between urban and non-urban populations of some species, indicating 
fairly rapid evolutionary changes.

New wildlife communities are coming together in cities, often with accidental 
manipulation and active management by humans. These communities can play an 
important role in both the urban ecosystems and for surrounding habitats. 
Gardens, for example, can support important reservoir populations of bees and 
other pollinators that could be valuable for many plants but find it difficult 
to survive under modern intensive agriculture.

So the overall picture is not bleak. Cities can provides new habitats and 
niches that may be quite diff

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Pacfish Infish Biological Opinion

[David Inouye]

OUTREACH NOTICE

 Pacfish Infish Biological Opinion
Seasonal Biological Science Tech.
Plants or Fisheries
PIBO Information Line: (435) 755-3584


The Pacfish Infish Biological Opinion (PIBO) 
Monitoring Program will soon begin filling


multiple temporary seasonal positions in biology 
for the 2014 field season. Positions will be


filled at the GS-3, 4, and 5 levels. These 
seasonal (not to exceed 1039 hours) positions will


begin on May 20th. Student employees typically 
work to the end of August while others will


work to mid-September with extensions determined 
by availability of work and funding.


Duty Stations:

• Leadore, Idaho

• St. Regis, Montana

• Ukiah, Oregon

• Logan, Utah

The incumbent will serve as member of the PIBO 
Monitoring Program team. The project’s goal


is to evaluate the status and trend of aquatic 
and riparian habitat on lands managed by the Forest


Service, Bureau of Land Management and other 
federal agencies within the Interior Columbia


River and Upper Missouri River basins. The PIBO 
program collects data on approximately 450


streams each year, located throughout the states 
of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada,


and Montana. During the summer months the 
incumbent is required to work remotely for 8


consecutive days, followed by a 6 day break. This 
is a field based job requiring living, hiking,


and working in remote areas with uneven terrain 
and inclement weather conditions.


Government bunkhouses are available at most locations for a nominal fee.



Plant position responsibilities include riparian 
vegetation data collection and extensive plant


identification. You will learn a variety of 
sampling techniques and how to identify many riparian


plant species, including: sedges, grasses, forbs, 
willows, and other woody plants. To qualify, the


incumbent must have completed at least one plant 
taxonomy course and have experience


identifying plants using dichotomous keys.

OR

Fish position responsibilities include an 
intensive reach scale stream survey. Using one of the


most rigorously tested sampling protocols 
available, technicians collect information on a variety


of stream attributes including habitat 
formations, channel geometry, substrate size, stream bank


characteristics, gradient, water chemistry, large 
woody debris, and macroinvertebrate


assemblages. To qualify, incumbent must have 
course work or experience in natural resource


management; especially fisheries and water resources.

OR

General biological science aid position 
responsibilities will mirror those of the plant or fish


positions but serving in a supporting role. The 
responsibilities for these positions are expected to


expand through the season as training and experience dictate.



Every position requires a valid driver’s license 
issued by any US state or territory. Regardless of


position the incumbent will spend a great deal of 
time wading through streams and must be


willing to work and live in wet conditions. The 
number of positions will be determined by


funding but is expected to include approximately 
12 of each position listed in the table below.


The positions will be distributed amongst all location.



Position/ Grade/ Announcement Number

0404-Fish GS-4 14-TEMP110657-009630MG-DT

0404-Fish GS-5 14-TEMP110657-009613MG-DT

0404-Plant GS-4 14-TEMP110657-009644MG-DT

0404-Plant GS-5 14-TEMP110657-009639MG-DT

0404-General Bio Sci Aid GS-3 14-TEMP110657-009634MG-DT

To Apply and Further Information:

Positions are expected to open in USAJobs 
www.usajobs.gov in the first week of February and


close ten days after opening. For more 
information on the use of USAJobs see this YouTube


video 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=ahg1fselvMg&NR=1


For more information about PIBO, the seasonal 
positions and how to apply e-mail us at:


pibo...@fs.fed.us.



The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.





Amanda Gavin

Biological Science Technician

PIBO Effectiveness Monitoring Program

USDA Forest Service

Office: (435) 755-3571

Cell: (978) 518-6073

Email: aga...@fs.fed.us






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[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position in Environmental Studies (Assi stant or Associate Rank), St. Mary’s College of Maryland

[Rauschert, Emily]

*Tenure Track Position in Environmental Studies, St. Mary’s College of
Maryland*



St. Mary’s College of Maryland seeks a teacher-scholar to aid in steering
our environmental-studies program. St. Mary’s currently has a vibrant and
popular minor in environmental studies, and the successful candidate will
have the opportunity to lead the expansion of this program into a major.
Rank is assistant to associate level, with experience in environmental
studies in the liberal-arts environment required.  Candidate must have a
Ph.D. Preferred fields include environmental studies or an environmentally
related interdisciplinary field such as sustainability studies, but other
areas will be considered with relevant experience. Teaching requirements
include a core required environmental-studies class, plus intermediate or
upper-level courses appropriate to the individual’s area of expertise, and
supervision of senior-level St. Mary’s Projects. A successful applicant
will be an outstanding teacher, committed to attracting and retaining
students from underrepresented groups.



Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public
Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic
St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been
designated as Maryland's public honors college. With selective admissions
policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we
offer a small-college experience similar to that found at exceptional
private colleges.  The combination of our rural location on the banks of
the St. Mary’s River (a sub-estuary of the Chesapeake Bay) and our
proximity to both federal and state governmental centers provides
unparalleled environmental opportunities of all kinds. St. Mary’s faculty
benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research,
travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for
pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty.  The quality of life is
enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by
our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.



Applicants should send a cover letter describing their academic interests
and experience, a CV, evidence of teaching and leadership effectiveness, a
brief statement of their philosophy of environmental education, and a list
of at least three references with contact information to
ENSTSearch@smcm.eduor to Environmental-Studies Search, Schaefer Hall,
St. Mary’s College of
Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, MD 20686-3001. We encourage
electronic submission. *Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.*  St. Mary’s College of Maryland (
www.smcm.edu) is an AA/EOE employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Seeking potential PhD adviser

[Shambhu Paudel]

Dear all,

Currently, I am seeking potential PhD adviser  in the field of freshwater
ecology linking relation of ecology of river systems with the abundance of
freshwater species like gangetic dolphins, gharials and other species.
Specifically,Focusing in multi-species interaction with the ecology of
freshwater ecosystems in Nepal.

I hope interested professors will contact me soon to initiate this project.

Hearing response soon.

With regards,
shambhu paudel






-- 
Successful Conservation Based on Deep Philosophical Convictions

Assistant Professor
Kathmandu Forestry College
Kathmandu, Nepal
www.kafcol.edu.np
Cell: 977-9841-170723

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change: The Wrong Top Priority for Environmentalists and Conservation Professionals?

[Brian Czech]

 

Do you get the sense the environmental conservation community - in and
out of government - is prioritizing climate change too much, at the
expense of so many other urgent issues? I do. 

Meanwhile a better bet for top priority - you know what - is completely
missing from the agenda. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-czech/climate-change-the-wrong-_b_4632946.html
[1] 

And if you strongly concur, you know what to do. 

-- 
Brian Czech, Ph.D., President
Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy
www.steadystate.org
 

Links:
--
[1]
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-czech/climate-change-the-wrong-_b_4632946.html