Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

[Katharine Leigh]

If anyone is going to the D.C. march, please let me know!  I'd love to see
you at The Nature Conservancy's tent, and then we should meet up after the
march.  I'm planning on attending this event.  Join me?

*Premiere of An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch*

   - Earth Day, April 22nd
  - 6pm in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
  (NMNH), 10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20013
   - The film premiere at NMNH will be followed by a panel discussion
   featuring experts in the film Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Stephen Box, and the
   filmmaker Alison Barrat. Register for your free tickets by April 21.
   http://go.si.edu/site/Calendar?id=101681&view=Detail&s_src
   =nmnh_email_nmnh_er&s_subsrc=midmo_1703_text

   


Best,
Kat

Katharine L. Leigh
My Linkedin 

On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 7:51 PM, Katharine Catelotti 
wrote:

> Hi Ecologer-ers,
>
> Wow! what a great conversation to be having. It is so wonderful to hear
> peoples science experiences without shying away from acknowledging how the
> greater political context has created bias and coerced the direction of
> research. The sooner that the scientific institution acknowledges its place
> within this political landscape, and that scientific endevours are effected
> by political contexts, the more we can consolidate ourselves as
> increasingly objective practitioners.
>
> Sometimes i wonder if the refusal to acknowledge science in relation to
> anything that is subjective - like politics for example, is just a
> gate-keeping strategy - where we attempt to be irreproachable and almost an
> analogue for godliness - floating above the antics of humans. Yet, it also
> seems that this lack of acknowledgement of political context has left
> science open to being utilized more readily by strongly motivated (and well
> funded) stakeholders.  Because, really it seems that despite the
> gate-keeping, science is a human antic, and always will be. If scientists
> become politically engaged, own their integrity  - which i hope, is
> licensed even more so by the informed opinion that we are all privileged
> enough to have through our education and experience - science as an
> institution will be better able to advocate for the observations we make in
> the world. This, i would hope, is central to our charge as specialists of
> the environment.
>
> Reflecting on when horror has reigned, over particular groups of people or
> environments. It was exactly that reluctance to own a political opinion,
> especially by those who were informed, that allowed it to happen.
>
> Right now, African Americans, immigrants, First Peoples, clean and healthy
> environments, species rare and common, the climate. and on..
> are all under threat. It would be very sad to see scientists, choose to
> continue with  gatekeeping and god-complexes rather then step forward and
> speak with what we know. If we know it well enough, we have no need to be
> scared of politics or accusations of bias.
>
> Katharine.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 4:33 AM, Aditi Lele  wrote:
>
>> Dear ECOLOG-ers,
>>
>> I believe we all have our justifications for marching on this Earth Day.
>> As Rachel has mentioned this is not just March For Science. It encompasses
>> so many factors along with that, me being a woman of color and from
>> minority community in the developing world, I realize science has given me
>> an opportunity to find my identity and chose what I like to do. I can't
>> stress enough on how doing science can still not be a choice for women in
>> developing world because of gender biases. I am certainly going to march on
>> this Earth Day because I have experienced the difficulties communities face
>> due changing climate in my region. I think we all want a better future for
>> us and the next generation and for that we need to understand our
>> responsibility as a citizen and a scientist.
>>
>> Aditi Lele
>>
>> On Apr 19, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Rachel Blakey 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Dear ECOLOG-ers,
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m Rachel, an early-career ecologist from Australia about to start my
>> second postdoc in the U.S. I am starting this thread in response to several
>> emails on the list where people are making arguments about why we, as
>> scientists, should not march for science. It’s clear that the March for
>> Science (https://www.marchforscience.com/
>> 

[ECOLOG-L] Seats still available: 3-week Dendrochronology (-ecology, -climatology, -archaeology) courses at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

[Jesse Minor]

Hello all,
Seats are still available in our intensive 3-week dendrochronology training
courses.

Dendrochronology is the study of natural and human processes that are recorded
in the tree-ring record. This record is retained over time due
to the remarkable preservation qualities of wood, and across the wide
geographical
distribution of trees. Through the science of
dendrochronology, a broad range of ecological, climatic, geological,
and cultural
variables can be reconstructed, and analyzed with high spatial
and temporal resolution. Chronologies have been developed all over the
world.

The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) is offering three (3) short summer
courses in dendrochronology, focusing on Dendroclimatology,
Dendroecology, and Dendroarchaeology. Classes will convene for three weeks
from 15 May 2017 through 2 June 2017 at the campus of the
University of Arizona in Tucson.

These intensive courses will introduce students to theory, laboratory and
field techniques, and current research in each subfield. Courses
will be based at the Laboratory on the UA campus, with field trips to sites
in the Southwest region. Lectures will be presented by course
instructors and other leading scientists. Course readings are drawn primarily
from the published literature.

Classes are designed for graduate students as well as faculty, postdoctoral
researchers, and working professionals with suitable
backgrounds. Undergraduates who are interested in the dendroecology course
should have suitable background in ecology, and undergraduates
who are interested in the dendroclimatology course should have basic background
in statistics. Online registration will be open until 25
April 2017. For additional information see the course webpage (
http://ltrr.arizona.edu/summerschool) and contact the relevant course
instructor listed below for prerequisites:

Dendroclimatology, taught by Dr. Ramzi Touchan (rtouc...@ltrr.arizona.edu)
(other instructor: Dr. David Meko dm...@ltrr.arizona.edu).
Dendroecology, taught by Dr. Paul Sheppard (shepp...@ltrr.arizona.edu) (other
instructor: Mr. Jesse Minor jmi...@email.arizona.edu).
Dendroarchaeology, taught by Dr. Ron Towner (rtow...@ltrr.arizona.edu).

-- 
Jesse Minor
PhD Candidate, Geography
University of Arizona

[ECOLOG-L] Modeling the Environment temporary teaching position - WSU Vancouver Environmental Science Program

[Berger, Michael S]

Washington State University Vancouver Environmental Sciences Program is 
seeking applicants for Adjunct Faculty to teach an undergraduate 
modeling course with one lab section during the Fall 2017 semester 
(August 21 – December 19).


*Modeling the Environment**(Envr_Sci 310):* 4 credits (3 lecture credit 
and 3 lab contact hours).Construction and testing of computer simulation 
models of environmental systems. Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday: 1:25 – 
2:40 pm; lab: Wednesday 3:10 – 5:50 pm.Expected Enrollment: 15 - 20 
students (maximum of 22). Instructor will have access to existing course 
material.


*QUALIFICATIONS:* Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a related 
discipline.  Preferred qualifications include experience in teaching 
undergraduate courses at a college level. Successful candidates must 
demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community 
populations.


*COMPENSATION:*Total lecture (3-credits) and lab (3-contact hours) 
compensation of $7,833.


*APPLICATION PROCEDURE:*Review of completed applications will begin on 
April 24 and continue until the position is filled.


Interested applicants should send by email 1) a cover letter discussing 
training and experience as related to the required and preferred 
qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for three 
references, and (4) evaluations of past teaching experience, if 
available to: msber...@wsu.edu 


Informational inquiries can be directed to Mike Berger, msber...@wsu.edu 
.


Please visit 
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for 
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Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

[Katharine Catelotti]

Hi Ecologer-ers,

Wow! what a great conversation to be having. It is so wonderful to hear
peoples science experiences without shying away from acknowledging how the
greater political context has created bias and coerced the direction of
research. The sooner that the scientific institution acknowledges its place
within this political landscape, and that scientific endevours are effected
by political contexts, the more we can consolidate ourselves as
increasingly objective practitioners.

Sometimes i wonder if the refusal to acknowledge science in relation to
anything that is subjective - like politics for example, is just a
gate-keeping strategy - where we attempt to be irreproachable and almost an
analogue for godliness - floating above the antics of humans. Yet, it also
seems that this lack of acknowledgement of political context has left
science open to being utilized more readily by strongly motivated (and well
funded) stakeholders.  Because, really it seems that despite the
gate-keeping, science is a human antic, and always will be. If scientists
become politically engaged, own their integrity  - which i hope, is
licensed even more so by the informed opinion that we are all privileged
enough to have through our education and experience - science as an
institution will be better able to advocate for the observations we make in
the world. This, i would hope, is central to our charge as specialists of
the environment.

Reflecting on when horror has reigned, over particular groups of people or
environments. It was exactly that reluctance to own a political opinion,
especially by those who were informed, that allowed it to happen.

Right now, African Americans, immigrants, First Peoples, clean and healthy
environments, species rare and common, the climate. and on..
are all under threat. It would be very sad to see scientists, choose to
continue with  gatekeeping and god-complexes rather then step forward and
speak with what we know. If we know it well enough, we have no need to be
scared of politics or accusations of bias.

Katharine.



On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 4:33 AM, Aditi Lele  wrote:

> Dear ECOLOG-ers,
>
> I believe we all have our justifications for marching on this Earth Day.
> As Rachel has mentioned this is not just March For Science. It encompasses
> so many factors along with that, me being a woman of color and from
> minority community in the developing world, I realize science has given me
> an opportunity to find my identity and chose what I like to do. I can't
> stress enough on how doing science can still not be a choice for women in
> developing world because of gender biases. I am certainly going to march on
> this Earth Day because I have experienced the difficulties communities face
> due changing climate in my region. I think we all want a better future for
> us and the next generation and for that we need to understand our
> responsibility as a citizen and a scientist.
>
> Aditi Lele
>
> On Apr 19, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Rachel Blakey 
> wrote:
>
> Dear ECOLOG-ers,
>
>
>
> I’m Rachel, an early-career ecologist from Australia about to start my
> second postdoc in the U.S. I am starting this thread in response to several
> emails on the list where people are making arguments about why we, as
> scientists, should not march for science. It’s clear that the March for
> Science (https://www.marchforscience.com/
> )
> signifies different things to different people. This is OK, it’s what
> happens when we are building a diverse political movement, and these
> discussions are all part of it. Given this diversity of opinions, I thought
> it would be useful to share why many of us will be marching for science on
> Saturday.* I will start out with my opinion, but I hope that many of you
> will also share yours. *
>
>
>
> I am marching to protest the game-changing environmental policies of
> President Trump that not only affect the US but the world. Trump’s
> administration has denied the science behind climate change and is taking
> steps to exit the Paris Agreement while removing regulations on fossil
> fuels to allow big polluters free reign. Furthermore, he is dismantling the
> EPA and is scaling back NASA’s earth science program, hampering our
> abilities to monitor, research and respond to global environmental change.
> As scientists, we are not only fighting for our jobs but for the future of
> the planet. Bad environmental policies are not limited to the Trump
> administration, so I am also marching to demand the following from global
> governments: broad-scale emissions reductions, transition to renewable
> energy, science-based decision making, science-based natural resource
> management and an increased investment in biodiversity

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Summer small-mammal technicians. Application closes April 25 2017.

[Abelson, Eric - FS, Davis, CA]

Job Announcement: Summer small-mammal technicians
GS - 4, 5, 6, 7/Intern
Possible duty stations: Alta, Sacramento, Placerville, CA
Applications close:  April 25, 2017

Experienced with small-mammal trapping?  Apply here:
GS-4  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467887600
GS-5  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467891800
GS-6  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467893400
GS-7  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467894800

Don't yet have small-mammal trapping experience but would like some?  Apply 
here (must be a student at an accredited California College):
Go to www.internsource.org, click on "search jobs" 
and then select "Caltrans" as the worksite and "Marysville" as the city or use 
this link: https://goo.gl/Hmgeyo

Applications are being accepted for those with and without small-mammal 
trapping experience to work on a small mammal crew this summer.  Project 
focuses on wildlife movement in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California 
(study area falls in the general area of Auburn, Cisco and Nevada City, CA) 
with a duty station in Alta, Sacramento or Placerville CA (dependent on project 
needs).  This work aims to deepen our understanding of the role of roads in 
isolating wildlife populations.  We also focus on developing a better 
understanding of how structures that provide safe passage across the road (e.g. 
culverts) help connect wildlife populations on opposite sides of the road.  We 
use small mammal traps, along with road-kill surveys, to examine the effects of 
roads broadly across the landscape.

Start and end dates: At least three contiguous month period between May 2017 to 
end of August 2017

Requirements:
For usajobs.gov applicants: Must have experience handling small-mammals, 
working with small-mammal live-traps and California small-mammal 
identification. Applicant should have previous supervisory experience and be 
comfortable managing conflict.

For internsource.org applicants: Must be enrolled or attending an accredited 
California college or university; driver license.

For all applicants: Work full-time (40 hours/week) for a three contiguous month 
period between May 2017 to end of September 2017; availability to work a split 
shift (i.e. 6 AM-10 AM & 4 PM-8 PM); work productively with a small team; 
interest in wildlife ecology and conservation.  Must be detail oriented with 
the ability to take careful notes in field and office settings (Microsoft Excel 
experience).  Applicant must be in good physical condition with the ability to 
hike at high elevation and in rugged terrain while carrying equipment.  
Applicant must be comfortable working outdoors and in challenging field 
conditions (e.g. hot/cold) including along roadsides.  Applicant should have 
basic competency using GPS/maps to locate field sites.

Duties: Work as part of a team responsible for conducting small-mammal field 
surveys.  Field teams will predominantly be working with small-mammal traps but 
may also assist in road-kill surveys, camera-traps (remotely-triggered 
wildlife-cameras) or assessing underpasses for wildlife suitability.  Field 
work will involve navigating and hiking across rugged terrain to field sites 
while carrying heavy equipment.  Field work may also be largely focused on the 
road verges and will likely require extensive work on the road-side.  During 
periods without field work, efforts will be focused on entering field data.  
Small-mammal trapping occurs in the early morning (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and 
again in the early evening (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) to ensure small mammal safety.






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Research Wildlife Biologist

Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station

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[ECOLOG-L] Wig-L-Bug discontinued ... suggestions for a grinding mill?

[Allen, Daniel C.]

Good afternoon ECOLOGgers,

I am in the market for a wig-l-bug grinding mill, but I've learned that they 
are discontinued so I haven't 
been able to find a supplier with aone in stock. Anyone have any other 
suggestions for a 
grinder/pulverizer? I would use it to prepare insects and other organic samples 
for stable isotope 
analyses.  

Many thanks in advance!

Dan

[ECOLOG-L] New grant resources for water, education, species conservation & more

[Angela Braren]

Hi ECOLOGers,

New grant resources for you:

   1. 16 water grants to apply to this summer
   
-
   think wetlands, watersheds & water management grants
   2. 7 environmental education grants to apply to this summer
   

-
   think outdoor ed, professional development & student experiences

Read these valuable grant application tips and common mistakes applicants
make from the program managers of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species
Conservation Fund (MBZ) & SNAPP Working Groups:

   1. Interview with Geoff Willard
   
,
   Deputy Director of the SNAPP & NCEAS
   2. Interview with Nicolas Heard
   
,
   Fund Manager of MBZ

The SEAL Awards (brand new funder :) is now giving out grants on
Instrumentl - Up to $5,000 for grad students and postdocs working on
advancing environmental policy or the public’s understanding of an
environmental issue (read more here
).

If you found these helpful join our newsletter

for
weekly tips and grant announcements to help you find, apply, and win grant
funding.

Best,
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--
Angela Braren
Cofounder Instrumentl
www.instrumentl.com

[ECOLOG-L] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: research technician - Edgewater, MD

[Kimberly La Pierre]

The Ecosystem Conservation lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC), led by Dr. Kim La Pierre, is recruiting a full-time 
research technician. Our lab explores community and ecosystem responses 
to global change drivers, and the role that symbioses, competition, and 
trophic interactions play in shaping those responses 
(https://serc.si.edu/labs/ecosystem-conservation). Our research projects 
occur in field, lab, and greenhouse settings and include ecological 
genetics, microbial culturing, and field-based species identification, 
often in an experimental framework. The technician will be based at SERC 
and will participate in several collaborative projects investigating the 
impacts of global change drivers such as increased nutrient 
availability, elevated CO2, altered consumer pressure, and climate 
change on plant, microbial, and invertebrate communities. SERC is a 
vibrant community of scientists set within a 1,027 field-site, and 
located near the Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC metro areas.

Field and greenhouse duties will include plant species identification 
and collection, measurement of environmental parameters, seed 
preparation, experimental set-up and monitoring, and data entry. Lab 
duties will include sample processing, microbial culturing, routine 
molecular tasks (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, DNA visualization, 
sequencing, genotyping), and next generation sequencing library prep. In 
addition, the technician will be responsible for day-to-day lab 
organization and safety under the direction of the PI, including supply 
inventory and ordering, maintaining lab records (hardcopy and digital), 
and working collaboratively with other lab members.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in ecology (or 
related field) with at least two years of prior research experience, 
basic ecological genetic skills (PCR, sequencing, genotyping), strong 
communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work both 
independently and as part of a team. Additional experience with field 
surveys, next generation sequencing, and data analysis is preferred.

The preferred start date is late June, and the appointment will be for 
one year, with a second year contingent on satisfactory performance in 
year one. While not a federal position, salary and benefits are 
commensurate with experience, up to a salary equivalent of Grade 7, Step 
1 within the federal pay scale.

Interested candidates should send (1) a cover letter highlighting 
relevant research experience, (2) a resume or CV, (3) contact 
information for 2-3 references, and (4) an unofficial copy of 
transcripts to Kim La Pierre (lapier...@si.edu). Review of applications 
will begin on May 1st, and continue until the position is filled.

-Kim La Pierre
Senior Scientist
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

[Aditi Lele]

Dear ECOLOG-ers,

I believe we all have our justifications for marching on this Earth Day. As 
Rachel has mentioned this is not just March For Science. It encompasses so many 
factors along with that, me being a woman of color and from minority community 
in the developing world, I realize science has given me an opportunity to find 
my identity and chose what I like to do. I can't stress enough on how doing 
science can still not be a choice for women in developing world because of 
gender biases. I am certainly going to march on this Earth Day because I have 
experienced the difficulties communities face due changing climate in my 
region. I think we all want a better future for us and the next generation and 
for that we need to understand our responsibility as a citizen and a scientist.

Aditi Lele

On Apr 19, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Rachel Blakey 
mailto:rachelvbla...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear ECOLOG-ers,

I’m Rachel, an early-career ecologist from Australia about to start my second 
postdoc in the U.S. I am starting this thread in response to several emails on 
the list where people are making arguments about why we, as scientists, should 
not march for science. It’s clear that the March for Science 
(https://www.marchforscience.com/)
 signifies different things to different people. This is OK, it’s what happens 
when we are building a diverse political movement, and these discussions are 
all part of it. Given this diversity of opinions, I thought it would be useful 
to share why many of us will be marching for science on Saturday. I will start 
out with my opinion, but I hope that many of you will also share yours.

I am marching to protest the game-changing environmental policies of President 
Trump that not only affect the US but the world. Trump’s administration has 
denied the science behind climate change and is taking steps to exit the Paris 
Agreement while removing regulations on fossil fuels to allow big polluters 
free reign. Furthermore, he is dismantling the EPA and is scaling back NASA’s 
earth science program, hampering our abilities to monitor, research and respond 
to global environmental change. As scientists, we are not only fighting for our 
jobs but for the future of the planet. Bad environmental policies are not 
limited to the Trump administration, so I am also marching to demand the 
following from global governments: broad-scale emissions reductions, transition 
to renewable energy, science-based decision making, science-based natural 
resource management and an increased investment in biodiversity conservation, 
including expansion of protected areas. The vagaries of the global market are 
not a viable substitute for evidence-based decision-making when it comes to 
preserving the future of our planet.

I also wanted to address the concerns about the March for Science being a 
protest. There seems to be a lot of concern about protests being ineffectual 
and many insist that the March for Science is not a protest. As a woman, it is 
close to home for me: the suffragettes protested and even died, so that one day 
I could get my PhD. Without the civil rights movement, we would not have the 
African American scientists who contributed blood banks, open heart surgery and 
the NASA advancements shown in Hidden Figures. Forty-seven years ago, on what 
we now know as “earth day” (that we have co-opted for the March for Science 
this year), 20 million Americans protested, demanding better protection for the 
environment. These protests spurred changes such as the creation of the EPA and 
legislation to protect air, water and endangered species. Forty-seven years 
later, we must mobilise again to protect these hard-won gains. However, a 
protest in itself is not everything. We must see this protest as a first step 
in galvanizing and rebuilding the global environment movement. All of the 
alternatives to the March for Science proposed by ECOLOG-ers are also important 
components of this movement. As scientists, we need to work together, focus on 
our common goals and support each other because we have a big task ahead of us.

As an applied scientist, who asks questions that concern environmental 
management and conservation, I often feel that I am “fiddling while Rome 
burns”. I think that for our work to be relevant and important, we need to 
engage with the community, our stakeholders and in politics. If we stand by 
while climate change is admonished and even the flat earth society is 
re-emerging, we have failed ourselves and we have failed our community.

I would love to hear from fellow ECOLOG-ers about why they will march for 
science on Saturday, please reply to the thread!

Cheers,

Rachel V. Blakey
University of New South Wales
Aus

[ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

[Rachel Blakey]

Dear ECOLOG-ers,



I’m Rachel, an early-career ecologist from Australia about to start my
second postdoc in the U.S. I am starting this thread in response to several
emails on the list where people are making arguments about why we, as
scientists, should not march for science. It’s clear that the March for
Science (https://www.marchforscience.com/) signifies different things to
different people. This is OK, it’s what happens when we are building a
diverse political movement, and these discussions are all part of it. Given
this diversity of opinions, I thought it would be useful to share why many
of us will be marching for science on Saturday.* I will start out with my
opinion, but I hope that many of you will also share yours. *



I am marching to protest the game-changing environmental policies of
President Trump that not only affect the US but the world. Trump’s
administration has denied the science behind climate change and is taking
steps to exit the Paris Agreement while removing regulations on fossil
fuels to allow big polluters free reign. Furthermore, he is dismantling the
EPA and is scaling back NASA’s earth science program, hampering our
abilities to monitor, research and respond to global environmental change.
As scientists, we are not only fighting for our jobs but for the future of
the planet. Bad environmental policies are not limited to the Trump
administration, so I am also marching to demand the following from global
governments: broad-scale emissions reductions, transition to renewable
energy, science-based decision making, science-based natural resource
management and an increased investment in biodiversity conservation,
including expansion of protected areas. The vagaries of the global market
are not a viable substitute for evidence-based decision-making when it
comes to preserving the future of our planet.



I also wanted to address the concerns about the March for Science being a
protest. There seems to be a lot of concern about protests being
ineffectual and many insist that the March for Science is not a protest. As
a woman, it is close to home for me: the suffragettes protested and even
died, so that one day I could get my PhD. Without the civil rights
movement, we would not have the African American scientists who contributed
blood banks, open heart surgery and the NASA advancements shown in *Hidden
Figures*. Forty-seven years ago, on what we now know as “earth day” (that
we have co-opted for the March for Science this year), 20 million Americans
protested, demanding better protection for the environment. These protests
spurred changes such as the creation of the EPA and legislation to protect
air, water and endangered species. Forty-seven years later, we must
mobilise again to protect these hard-won gains. However, a protest in
itself is not everything. We must see this protest as a first step in
galvanizing and rebuilding the global environment movement. All of the
alternatives to the March for Science proposed by ECOLOG-ers are also
important components of this movement. As scientists, we need to work
together, focus on our common goals and support each other because we have
a big task ahead of us.



As an applied scientist, who asks questions that concern environmental
management and conservation, I often feel that I am “fiddling while Rome
burns”. I think that for our work to be relevant and important, we need to
engage with the community, our stakeholders *and* in politics. If we stand
by while climate change is admonished and even the flat earth society is
re-emerging, we have failed ourselves and we have failed our community.



*I would love to hear from fellow ECOLOG-ers about why they will march for
science on Saturday, please reply to the thread!*



Cheers,



Rachel V. Blakey

University of New South Wales

Australia/California, US

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Plant Ecology Seasonal Research Hourly, Newton, GA

[Lisa Giencke]

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for 
a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Hourly position. This 3-month 
position begins in May/June 2017 and has the potential of being 
extended. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is 
optional. The employee’s main duties will be (1) maintenance of a native 
seed production garden; (2) assisting with vegetation sampling of 
uplands within the longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem; and (3) data 
entry. This position will report directly to the Plant Ecology Lead 
Technician.

The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south 
of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation 
programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site 
includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of 
wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems.

Job Requirements: Ability to independently follow instructions. 
Vegetation sampling requires moderate to strenuous physical activity in 
the field, under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity, 
and insects).

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, horticulture, 
plant ecology, or a related field. Experience with plant identification 
and the use of dichotomous keys is desired. Computer and laboratory-
related experience is also preferable.  

Wages: 
$11.00 per hour (limited housing available)
$12.00 per hour (without housing)

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of 
relevant coursework, list of three references with contact information, 
and the date they are available to begin working as a single document by 
email to: j...@jonesctr.org, Subject: Plant Ecology Hourly Position, or 
mail to Attn: Cindy Craft, Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 
Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870-9651 or FAX (229)734-4707.   Review 
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the 
position has been filled.

For specific questions or more information on this position, contact: 
Lisa Giencke, Plant Ecology Lead Technician by email: 
lgien...@jonesctr.org or phone: (229)734-4706. 

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Ichauway, Inc. is an 
Equal Employment Opportunity/E-VERIFY/Affirmative Action Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ESA Physiological Ecology Section travel and presentation awards

[Carter Berry]

Applications are now being accepted for the Physiological Ecology Section’s 
AWARDS for
attendees at the ESA 2017 Annual Meeting.

The student/postdoctoral awards include the following:
(1) Student travel awards (applications due May 15, 2017)
(2) Billings Oral Presentation Award (applications due June 15, 2017)
(3) New Phytologist Poster Award (applications due June 15, 2017)
(4) Plant Cell & Environment Postdoctoral Award (applications due June 15, 2017)

The student competitions are open to undergraduate and graduate students who are
currently enrolled in a degree program or who have finished their degree within 
the last 12
months, and are not past winners. All awardees must be Section Members at the 
time of
presentation to be eligible for any award. Further details on how to apply can 
be found 
below.

We are also seeking judges for these awards. If you are available to serve as a 
judge for
student travel awards (assessing brief applications prior to the meeting) or 
talks/posters at
this year's meeting, please send us an email.  Many, many thanks in advance.

If you have any questions, please email us: danjohn...@uidaho.edu or
zcbe...@gmail.com

Best wishes,
Carter Berry and Dan Johnson
Section Co-Secretaries (2015-2017)


Student Travel Awards 

The ESA Physiological Ecology Section offers up to five travel grants for 
students 
presenting papers or posters  in the field of physiological ecology at the 2017 
ESA Annual 
Meeting. The winner of each grant will  receive up to $500 to help support 
attending the 
meeting. Applications for awards will be accepted until May  15, 2017.  

Eligibility requirements: 
1. “Student” is defined as undergraduate or graduate student who is currently 
enrolled in a 
degree 
program or who finished his/her degree within the last 12 months. 
2. The student must be a Physiological Ecology section member at the time of 
the 
presentation. 
3. Award recipients must also enter either the Billings or New Phytologist 
poster award 
competitions. 
 
To apply: please send both Carter Berry (zcbe...@gmail.com) and Dan Johnson 
(danjohn...@uidaho.edu)  the following information: 

1. The student’s current contact information and anticipated date of degree 
2. The title and abstract of talk or poster 
3. A short statement explaining why the student wants to attend this ESA 
meeting (300 
word max) 
4. A short letter in support of the student from an advisor (sent separately 
from above 
materials) 
 
Decision: A panel of scientists representing a broad array of disciplines 
within 
physiological ecology will  then evaluate the submissions and decide upon the 
winning 
entries. Travel grant recipients will be 
notified by June 30, 2017.  
 
 
Plant, Cell & Environment Postdoctoral Award 

This award is made to a postdoctoral scholar whose oral presentation at the 
Annual 
Meeting of the 
Ecological Society of America represents a significant advancement in 
physiological 
ecology. This is the 
second year the section has offered the award, which is made possible through 
the 
generous support  from the journal Plant, Cell & Environment (Blackwell 
Publishing, Dr. 
Keith Mott, Editor in Chief). The  winner will receive a $750 check from the 
Physiological 
Ecology section. The runner up will receive a  $250 check from the section. 


Eligibility requirements: 
1. The applicant must be first author and presenter for the paper. 
2. The work must have been completed while the applicant was a postdoctoral 
scholar 
(presentations of  dissertation work are not eligible).  
3. The applicant must have completed his/her PhD within the last 5 years at the 
time of the  
presentation.  
4. The applicant must be a Physiological Ecology Section member at the time of 
the 
presentation.  
5. Past winners may not enter the competition in subsequent years. Applicants 
awarded 
honorable  mentions remain eligible for the competition in the future. 

To apply: Please send Carter Berry (zcbe...@gmail.com) and Dan Johnson 
(danjohn...@uidaho.edu) the  following information by June 15, 2017:   
1. Applicant information: name, mailing address, email address, 
College/University 
association, and date  of degree. 
2. Presentation title and complete list of authors. 
3. Presentation time, location, and session title. 


The Billings Award And New Phytologist Poster Award 

Two separate awards recognize significant advancements in physiological 
ecology; 
entrants are judged on the rigor, creativity, importance, and presentation of 
the research. 
The winners of the Billings Award and the New Phytologist Poster Award will 
each receive 
a cash prize. The winners and honorable mentions will also receive a 
complimentary book 
of their choice from Elsevier. Thanks to New Phytologist for contributing to 
the Billings 
fund (source of cash prizes) and to Elsevier for providing the complimentary 
books. We 
appreciate their support of our Section’s awards competition. 
 

Billings Award 

The W.D. and S.M

[ECOLOG-L] REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and Eulerian Applications

[Elizabeth Tran]

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.


Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and 
Eulerian Applications
November 7 - 9, 2017 || Gainesville, FL
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 15th
Regular Registration Deadline: July 31st

CUAHSI and the University of Florida are offering a 3-day training workshop on 
using in-situ water quality sensors. The emergence of reliable field deployable 
sensors capable of water quality measurements at temporal resolutions 
commensurate with hydroclimatic and ecological drivers enables a new class of 
environmental measurements and inferences. This course is intended for 
students, post-doctoral researchers and junior faculty interested in exploring 
these emerging opportunities.

The objective of this course is to provide guidance and support for deployment 
of a wide variety of off-the-shelf in-situ water quality sensors, and quality 
assurance and interpretation of the resulting data. While the course will 
explore a broad array of sensor-derived measurements and applications, our 
particular focus for this workshop will be on the collection and interpretation 
of Lagrangian measurements (i.e., following a parcel of water as it moves).

Prerequisites: Participants must bring a laptop with the Microsoft Office Suite 
installed - minimally Excel. Participants must be aware of the field components 
of this workshop. There will be lectures and data collection in the field. 
[Students will collect water data from kayaks.]

The course will be held at the University of Florida in 
Gainesville, FL. Included in the registration fee are course tuition, 
facilities costs, catered lunches and light refreshments.

Visit the event website for more information and 
to register.


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

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Society of America's support for the March for Science

[David Inouye]

You can register if you're planning to attend, either in Washington, 
D.C. or elsewhere.


https://www.esa.org/esablog/ecology-in-the-news/esa-endorses-science-march/

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] Course Comparative Approaches in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Science, Oct 9-13, 2017, Barcelona (Spain)

[Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno]

Dear colleagues, The registration is now open for the course “Comparative Approaches in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Science”.This course brings together some of the leaders in functional ecology, demography, conservation science, and phylogenetic analyses to train participants on the combined predictive potential of these disciplines for ecology, evolution and conservation biology at a global scale. During this course instructors will be devoted to equipping the participants with key theoretical and technical knowledge. Moreover, the participants will develop group projects using the analytical approaches and open-access data made available during the course.INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Ignasi Bartomeus, Dr. Dalia Amor Conde, Dr. Jean-Michel Gaillard, Dr. Jean-François Lemaître, Dr. Alejandro Ordonez-Gloria, Dr. Owen R. Jones and Dr. Rob Salguero-Gómez.DATES: October 9th-13th, 2017PLACE: Facilities of the Centre of Restauració i Interpretació Paleontologica, Els Hostalets de Pierola, Barcelona (Spain).Detailed information and registration: http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/ecology/comparative-approaches-ecology-evolution-conservation-science/This course is organized by: Transmitting Science, the Institut Catalá de Paleontologia Miquel, Crusafont and the Centre de Restauració i Interpretació Paleontològica.Please feel free to distribute this information between your colleagues if you consider it appropriate.Best wishesSoleSoledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD.Scientific DirectorTransmitting Sciencewww.transmittingscience.org
 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

[Bob OHara]

The fact is that marches for science have (coordinated with other 
outreach to policymakers) changed minds. The Science is Vital campaign 
(http://scienceisvital.org.uk/) in the UK fought to save funding, to the 
extent that they were explicitly name-checked when funding was 
announced. That just meant that science funding was held constant 
(before adjusting for inflation!), but it was still better than most 
other funding.


Politics inevitably becomes involved in science, and if we're not going 
to stand up for science, who will? Marches are only one way of getting 
the message out, and contacting your elected representatives is another 
important step (hint hint).


Bob


On 04/18/2017 10:10 PM, John A. wrote:

 I would like to know if anyone else is concerned whether scientists 
participating in a march, which is inherently political, may further erode 
public confidence in science as objective and nonpartisan.

 It seems to me that given the current climate, any march in protest of 
specific policies runs the risk of being seen—or misrepresented—as an attack on 
the majority party, which would only further reinforce certain stereotypes of 
scientists, and make it all the easier for politicians to dismiss them as just 
another special-interest group that can be safely ignored.

 The fact is that a march presents no rational arguments, invites no 
constructive dialogue and changes no minds.  The format of a march lends itself 
to confrontation and exclusion—the very opposite of the successful engagement 
which science so desperately needs.  Worse, it surrenders any message to 
interpretation by the media, and may ultimately serve to trivialize the very 
issues the marchers had thought to support.

 I have to wonder at the effect on science policy, if every person who had 
planned to march instead scheduled meetings with their senator, representative 
and local state delegate.  A face-to-face meeting in a quiet office or 
conference room, without the noise and shouting of a protest march, has a far 
better chance to be effective.  Politicians can always shrug off a 
thirty-second clip on the news, especially if it shows chanting, drumming and 
handwritten cardboard signs.  But when local constituents schedule an 
appointment and present their concerns like professionals, the information has 
a better chance of being considered and remembered.

 Not all politicians will make themselves available, to their discredit; 
but for those that do, a face-to-face meeting opens the prospect of real 
dialogue and follow-up contacts, with the potential for long-term exchange.  I 
would suggest that this sort of patient, personal and nonconfrontational 
approach may be far more valuable to the scientific community than 
participating in a brief event which is structurally incapable of presenting 
complex concerns with the nuance they deserve.


   Respectfully,


   J. A.


--
Bob O'Hara
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Re: [ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

[Warren Aney]

Thanks, J. A.  I agree.  Marching in protest may make you feel you are doing 
something but it doesn't say much positive about what should be done.  As 
science professionals we should be meeting with or otherwise directly informing 
our leaders and communities on what should be done based upon the best science. 
 In my experience, spending 15 minutes in discussion or testifying as a science 
professional can make a difference.

-Original Message-
From: "John A." 
Sent: ‎4/‎18/‎2017 13:10
To: "ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU" 
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

I would like to know if anyone else is concerned whether scientists 
participating in a march, which is inherently political, may further erode 
public confidence in science as objective and nonpartisan.

It seems to me that given the current climate, any march in protest of 
specific policies runs the risk of being seen—or misrepresented—as an attack on 
the majority party, which would only further reinforce certain stereotypes of 
scientists, and make it all the easier for politicians to dismiss them as just 
another special-interest group that can be safely ignored.

The fact is that a march presents no rational arguments, invites no 
constructive dialogue and changes no minds.  The format of a march lends itself 
to confrontation and exclusion—the very opposite of the successful engagement 
which science so desperately needs.  Worse, it surrenders any message to 
interpretation by the media, and may ultimately serve to trivialize the very 
issues the marchers had thought to support.

I have to wonder at the effect on science policy, if every person who had 
planned to march instead scheduled meetings with their senator, representative 
and local state delegate.  A face-to-face meeting in a quiet office or 
conference room, without the noise and shouting of a protest march, has a far 
better chance to be effective.  Politicians can always shrug off a 
thirty-second clip on the news, especially if it shows chanting, drumming and 
handwritten cardboard signs.  But when local constituents schedule an 
appointment and present their concerns like professionals, the information has 
a better chance of being considered and remembered.

Not all politicians will make themselves available, to their discredit; but 
for those that do, a face-to-face meeting opens the prospect of real dialogue 
and follow-up contacts, with the potential for long-term exchange.  I would 
suggest that this sort of patient, personal and nonconfrontational approach may 
be far more valuable to the scientific community than participating in a brief 
event which is structurally incapable of presenting complex concerns with the 
nuance they deserve.


  Respectfully,


  J. A.