[ECOLOG-L] Biologist (Chief of Staff), GS-15 -- Ecosystems Mission Area, US Geological Survey

[Weltzin, Jake]

Unique, permanent position as Chief of Staff for Ecosystems Mission
Area, in Reston, Virginia at USGS HQ...

Key duties include:

Serves in a leadership role as principle collaborator and key advisor
to the Associate Director (AD) and Deputy for the Mission Area.

Serves as principal advisor to the Associate Director for Ecosystems
on all long range mission area policies, plans and programs of
national significance in the Mission Area.

Negotiates the outcome of sensitive issues of vital interest to the
AD, keeps AD informed of potential controversial activities which may
result in the issuance of a policy directive or other response.

Performs special assignments of a highly confidential and sensitive
nature, operating with wide latitude for the exercise of independent
judgement in a leadership role.

Serves as USGS Liaison with other agencies, partners and stakeholders
plus state, tribal and other non-government organizations, to identify
and express key issues for discussion and resolution.

Open to both federal (current/former) and non-federal employees:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/436644400/
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/436644500/


Salary:  $128,082.00 - $160,300.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade:  GS-0401-15/15
Location(s): Reston, Virginia
Open Period:  4/21/2016 to 5/18/2016
Announcement Number:  RES-2016-0216 or RES-2016-0219
Department:  Department Of The Interior
Agency:  Geological Survey
Position Info:  Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Apply:  United States Citizens

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Jake F. Weltzin
US Geological Survey
Program Manager, Status & Trends Program
Executive Director, USA National Phenology Network
USA-NPN National Coordinating Office
1311 East 4th Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 626-3821
E-mail: jwelt...@usgs.gov
NPN homepage: http://www.usanpn.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Food of adult Sphex pensylvanicus (wasps)?

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Ecolog-Listers:

I thought finding hits for the food of adult (wasps) *Sphex pensylvanicus*
(note, no double "n" although the state of Pennsylvania has a double "n")
would be easy. Well, not so far.

On the web, there are many mentions of feeding on nectar, fewer on pollen
(by *S. ichneumo**neus*), and a site  that mentions that they actually eat
the same species of katydid they use to provide for the larvae. However,
when I look for primary references in Google Scholar, the hits (thus far)
are scanty. If any of you know from the top of your head a good published
source, I will appreciate getting the reference.

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

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[ECOLOG-L] REMINDER: Registration Open! Near Surface Geophysics for Hydrology Workshop

[Elizabeth Tran]

Near Surface Geophysics for Hydrology Workshop
August 15 - 19, 2016 || Laramie, WY
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 1st
Regular Registration Deadline: June 15th

Over the past 10 years, near surface geophysics has become very accessible to 
non-experts, due to the development of reliable, easy-to-use instrumentation 
and intuitive, user-friendly software. As a result, new opportunities exist for 
applying near surface geophysical techniques to problems of watershed hydrology 
and critical zone processes. The Hands-on Workshop, "Near-Surface Geophysics 
for Hydrology" will introduce participants to several key methods of 
near-surface geophysics and their application to hydrology and critical zone 
processes.

Techniques covered will include:

* Seismic refraction

* Ground Penetrating Radar

* Electrical resistivity

* Magnetics

* Electromagnetic Induction

* Borehole Geophysical Logging

* Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
The course will combine lecture and hands-on instruction with 
state-of-the-practice geophysical equipment and software.

Graduate students, post-docs, and professionals working in hydrology, geology, 
ecology and geophysics are invited to participate. No prior experience in 
geophysics is required.

The course will be held at the University of Wyoming in 
Laramie, WY. Course tuition, facilities costs, catered lunches and light 
refreshments, and transportation to/from field sites are included in the 
registration fee.

Visit the event website for more information and 
to register.


A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, 
first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact 
Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org for more 
information.


Questions?
Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions in Plant Ecology, Restoration Ecology, or Rangeland Ecology at Texas Tech University

[Robert Cox]

Outstanding and enthusiastic students are invited to apply for an MS or
PhD to study plant ecology, rangeland ecology, or restoration ecology at
Texas Tech University. Position will start by Fall 2016. This project
offers the qualified student excellent opportunities to select her or
his research topic. Students interested in plant ecology, range
management, vegetation management, invasive species, restoration
ecology, or plant distribution are encouraged to apply.

For inquiries or to apply, please send CV, transcripts (unofficial are
fine to start), GRE scores, and names and contact info for three
references to:
Robert D. Cox
Associate Professor
Department of Natural Resources Management
MS 42125
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
phone: 806-742-2841
email: robert@ttu.edu

Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until a suitable
student is selected.

Sincerely,

Robert Cox

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: GfÖ 2016 deadline for early registration and submission of abstracts: May 15 2016!

[David Inouye]

I went to the annual meeting of the Ecological 
Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland a few 
years ago and enjoyed it. Presentations are in English.


David Inouye



Dear Colleagues,

Don’t miss the deadline for early registration 
and submission of abstracts: May 15 2016!


Please visit our conference webpage to register 
online and submit your abstract 
http://www.gfoe-2016.de/index.php?cat=registration


For more detailed information visit also 
http://www.gfoe-2016.de/index.php?cat=callforpapers


Accommodation
Make sure you book your accommodation soon, 
please find more detailed information on our 
website at 
http://www.gfoe-2016.de/index.php?cat=accommodation


We would be grateful if you could distribute 
this call to colleagues or students who may be 
interested in this conference. There is also a 
pdf of the conference poster available on the 
website which you may use for announcements at 
your institute 
http://www.gfoe-2016.de/index.php?cat=conferenceposter


We look forward to a stimulating conference and 
hope that you are able to participate.

With kind regards,

Roland Brandl
(on behalf of the organizing committee)

46th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society
of Germany, Austria and Switzerland
150 years of ecology – lessons for the future
Marburg, 05 – 09 September 2016
http://www.gfoe-2016.de/
E-mail: i...@gfoe-2016.de

[ECOLOG-L] New book on insects as sustainable food ingredients / commodities

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Some of you may be interested in this - the most comprehensive and 
professional work in this field to date:



 Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients: Production, Processing and
 Food Applications

http://www.amazon.com/Insects-Sustainable-Food-Ingredients-Applications/dp/0128028564/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462249609&sr=8-1&keywords=Insects+as+Sustainable+Food+Ingredients%3A+Production%2C+Processing+and+Food+Application+dossey


ATD of ATB
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QUALITY CRICKET POWDER

ATD of ATB and ISI
--
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC
Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation
ABOUT: http://allthingsbugs.com/People
LinkedIn: 
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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs
ISI:  https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute
PHONE:  1-352-281-3643

[ECOLOG-L] One month left: Register for the AASHE Sustainability Officers Retreat!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,


Deadline to register for AASHE Sustainability Officers Retreat 
 is 
June 3! Join us and the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus on July 
27-29, 2016 for a retreat designed for and by staff charged with leading 
institutional transformation for sustainability. There are still spots left so 
make sure to register today 
.

Featuring Leith Sharp (Director of Executive Education for Sustainability, 
Harvard University's Center for Health and the Global Environment), Aurora 
Winslade (Director of Sustainability, Swarthmore College) and Leanne Bilodeau 
(Associate Director of Sustainability Operations - Campus Planning and 
Development for the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus), this 
retreat will leave attendees inspired, renewed and equipped to grow in their 
work.

Through an intensive two and a half days of presentations, discussions, 
reflection, sharing and experiential learning activities, participants will 
explore common issues facing sustainability officers, explore group processes 
for community engagement, learn about change management strategies and develop 
skills to be more effective sustainability leaders.

For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/events/workshops/2016/Sustainability-Officers-Retreat 
.

Feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be interested in attending 
the event. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, 

Daita

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Programs Coordinator
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124


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[ECOLOG-L] Subject: Botany Internships – CLM Internship Program

[CLM Internship Info]

Position:  Botany Internships – Conservation and Land Management Internship 
Program
Locations: Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming
Closing Date: Monday May 16th
Start Date: 6/1/16 or soon thereafter
Internship duration: 5 months
Compensation: $15.00/hour

To Apply: Visit http://www.clminternship.org/applying for instructions on how 
to apply. 
Complete applications will include: online application form, cover letter, 
resume, 
transcript (unofficial copies are accepted), and three letters of 
recommendation. We 
understand that letters may not arrive by the closing date.  For this reason, 
we ask that 
you provide the contact info (email address and phone number) for 3 references 
in your 
resume. 

Please note that you MUST include one of the following Position Reference 
Codes: 
-Any Opening: CLMMay2016
-Idaho positions: IDMay2016
-Wyoming positions: WYMay2016
-Nevada positions: NVMay2016

Position Description
The CLM Internship Program is seeking interns with strong botany skills for 
internships 
in Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming.  Applicants with the ability to key plants to 
the genus 
or species level will receive special consideration.

As an intern, you will assist in a wide variety of projects determined by the 
needs of 
your mentor and assigned Field Office. Most internships include work in botany 
or 
wildlife-related fields that may include monitoring and assessing 
threatened/endangered species and habitats. The intern will learn about the 
variety of 
botany, rare plant and ecological restoration program areas as well as gain 
experience 
working with other biologists, volunteers, Youth or Urban Conservation Corps 
members, 
interns and restoration partners. Projects may include the following: 
conducting 
inventories of and monitoring Special Status species – plants and/or wildlife; 
collecting 
data on reintroduction and management experiments for Special Status species; 
collecting seeds for Seeds of Success program; performing habitat quality 
surveys for 
Special Status species; conducting surveys and eradicating invasive species; 
performing habitat restoration; Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping; 
conducting literature searches for Endangered Species Act consultations; 
writing 
environmental assessments and components of land-use plans, updating endangered 
species lists, and creating web sites.

Employment Requirements
-   Position open to US citizens only
-   Minimum of a bachelors degree in botany, ecology, or related fields
-   Strong coursework in botany (plant systematics, field botany, field 
ecology, natural 
resources management, etc.)
-   Previous experience with dichotomous keys 
-   Previous experience with vegetation restoration and/or invasive species 
management
-   Experience with GPS, GIS, Microsoft Office suite
-   High level of organizational skill; ability to self-motivate and work 
independently, 
and sometimes alone.
-   Ability to work well with others, and as a team
-   Valid driver’s license

Questions? Please contact i...@clminternship.org

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is administered by the 
Chicago Botanic Garden.

[ECOLOG-L] Mammals in Forest Fragments

[David N. M. Mbora]

Dear Colleagues,

Please, if you know of publications that report the relative abundances of 
different groups of mammals in forest fragments, please let me know.  I am 
interested, particularly, in studies that compare the abundances of wild 
primates to other groups of mammals in tropical forest fragments.

You can email directly: dmb...@icloud.com.

Many thanks for you help!

David.

[ECOLOG-L] DC - Conservation Panel - May 12, 6-8pm

[Anjali Kumar]

Please join AAAS (1200 NY Ave NW, Washington, DC) for a panel discussion May 
12, "Sparking a Conservation Renaissance", from 6-8pm.

This event will be a coveted opportunity for intimate discussion and debate on 
different approaches to biodiversity conservation and we would love to have you 
join us. 

Please use the RSVP link to see the full schedule. We would love to have you 
participate and engage with the speakers (from UNAM, USAID, and Rare). Please 
do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions and please share 
widely! 

May 12 6-8pm
Three speakers will present followed by a panel discussion and lively reception
-Dr. Gerardo Ceballos, Professor, Ins/tute of Ecology of the Universidad 
Nacional Autónoma de México 
-Dr. Ann Dix, Dep. Director, East Asia Bureau, USAID
-Kevin Green, Sr. Manager, Behavioral & Social Science, Rare