[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Education Coordinator - Wild Basin Creative Research Center/St. Edward's University - Austin, Texas

[Barbara Dugelby]

St. Edward’s University/Wild Basin Creative Research Center seeks a highly
motivated, experienced, and accomplished Environmental Education
Coordinator with proven success at executing a full range of environmental
education engagement strategies and programs, including an ability to
interact with participants of all ages and types in a welcoming and
professional manner. The Environmental Education Coordinator will be
responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating all environmental
educational activities and events at Wild Basin Creative Research Center
and Wilderness Preserve in West Austin. This position is currently
grant-funded and will start at a 50% FTE level, with the intention of
increasing to full-time within 12 months. Working hours are at least twenty
hours per week, flexible to accommodate evening meetings and weekend
events. Wild Basin is a unique resource in Central Texas, as an urban
wilderness preserve, research center, and environmental education hub.

Applications submitted prior to May 20, 2017 will receive full
consideration. For more information, please see
https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/558062.html


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com

Re: [ECOLOG-L] book recommendations for human ecology

[Barbara Dugelby]

Hi David,
What about "The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us" by Diane Ackerman (WW
Norton & Co, 2014)? I confess I haven't gotten very far into it (just
picked it up the other day) but it's a wonderful read, gets very strong
reviews (including from Jared Diamond and others), and seems to be
something non-major's might enjoy and be able to tackle.

Barbara

On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 2:34 PM, David Robert Johnson 
wrote:

> Hi Ecologers - I'm teaching a non-major's biology class this fall that I'm
> calling "human ecology". I'm looking for a pop-science book that deals with
> one or all of the following: urban ecosystems, the anthropocene, human
> systems, humans as a dominant evolutionary driver. I want it to be forward
> thinking, and not doomy and gloomy, if possible. I have a couple of books
> in mind that deal with human evolution and smaller scale stuff as well as
> past human ecosystem interactions but want to have students read
> something bigger picture.
>
> Thanks and feel free to e-mail me directly.
>
> Cheers,
>
> David
>
>
>
> David R. Johnson, PhD
> Department of Biology
> St. Edwards University
> davi...@stedwards.edu
>
>
>
>
>
>
>



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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS, Summer 2016, Costa Rica - NAPIRE, Organization for Tropical Studies

[Barbara Dugelby]

*CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS*


*NAPIRE: Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience at Las
Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica*

Mentors needed between June 20th and August 3rd



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) for the Native American and Pacific Islanders Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program funded by the National Science Foundation’s
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF LSAMP) at the Las
Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting and highly
rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate
students enrolled
in accredited institutions in the United States and Pacific Island
Territories.



The goal of the NAPIRE Program is to facilitate a successful summer
research experience for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate
students and, therefore, strengthen their interest and potential for
pursuing careers in biology or environmental science. The program seeks to
provide a quality, safe environment where students are motivated to learn
scientific skills, such as:

- Critical thinking,

- Hypothesis building and testing,

- Research design and sampling,

- Statistical analysis skills, and

- Scientific writing and presentation.

Mentors will live at the Las Cruces Station where whey will provide
personal, direct guidance in ecological research for one or two (typically)
undergraduate students. Mentors will guide students as they work to develop
an answerable research question, design their research goals and data
collection methods, analyze data, and interpret and present results. In
addition, mentors will also participate in symposia, evaluations, and
ethics discussions.



Mentors do not receive honoraria, but NSF funds their transportation to and
from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use, research permits,
in-country transportation, and needed equipment and supplies. The Las
Cruces Station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other
conditions for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate
change, ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar
studies.



NAPIRE Mentors are needed between June 20th and August 3rd, 2016. Interested
researchers should send* a letter of interest and a short summary (max 250
words) of potential student research project(s).* This summary will be used
on the OTS website so that students can select their preferred
mentors/projects in their applications. *For researchers who have not
previously served as mentors in the NAPIRE Program, please also provide a
copy of your curriculum vitae and a statement of mentoring philosophy.* To
allow sufficient time for appropriate matches between mentors and accepted
students, please send this information by no later than *November 30th,
2015*.


Applications should be sent electronically to Barbara Dugelby, Program
Coordinator, at barb...@dugelby.com.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Nov 30 application deadline for Research Mentors, Summer 2016, Costa Rica - Organization for Tropical Studies

[Barbara Dugelby]

*CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS*


*NAPIRE: Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience at Las
Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica*

Mentors needed between June 20th and August 3rd

Application Deadline November 30, 2015



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) for the Native American and Pacific Islanders Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program funded by the National Science Foundation’s
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF LSAMP) at the Las
Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting and highly
rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate students
enrolled in accredited institutions in the United States and Pacific Island
Territories.



The goal of the NAPIRE Program is to facilitate a successful summer
research experience for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate
students and, therefore, strengthen their interest and potential for
pursuing careers in biology or environmental science. The program seeks to
provide a quality, safe environment where students are motivated to learn
scientific skills, such as:

- Critical thinking,

- Hypothesis building and testing,

- Research design and sampling,

- Statistical analysis skills, and

- Scientific writing and presentation.



Mentors will live at the Las Cruces Station where whey will provide
personal, direct guidance in ecological research for one or two (typically)
undergraduate students. Mentors will guide students as they work to develop
an answerable research question, design their research goals and data
collection methods, analyze data, and interpret and present results. In
addition, mentors will also participate in symposia, evaluations, and
ethics discussions.



Mentors do not receive honoraria, but NSF funds their transportation to and
from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use, research permits,
in-country transportation, and needed equipment and supplies. The Las
Cruces Station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other
conditions for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate
change, ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar
studies.



*NAPIRE Mentors are needed between June 20th and August 3rd, 2016*. Interested
researchers should send* a letter of interest and a short summary (max 250
words) of potential student research project(s).* This summary will be used
on the OTS website so that students can select their preferred
mentors/projects in their applications. *For researchers who have not
previously served as mentors in the NAPIRE Program, please also provide a
copy of your curriculum vitae and a statement of mentoring philosophy.* To
allow sufficient time for appropriate matches between mentors and accepted
students, please send this information by no later than *November 30th,
2015*.



Applications should be sent electronically to Barbara Dugelby, Program
Coordinator, at barb...@dugelby.com.




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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience Opportunity: application deadline Feb 15, 2016

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Native American and Pacific Islander Research Opportunity for
Undergraduates at LSAMP Affiliated Institutions*



*Application deadline: February 15, 2016*



*Please forward to interested undergraduate students and faculty. *



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is pleased to announce an
eight-week summer research experience and cultural exchange program
designed for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students (
*NAPIRE*). This experience is supported by The Louis Stokes Alliances for
Minority Participation Program (LSAMP, National Science Foundation).



*What is this program like?*

The NAPIRE undergraduate research experience introduces Native American and
Pacific Islander undergraduate students to ecological research in the
tropics. As part of the program, students apply scientific methods to
ecological inquiry and discovery in a collaborative and team-oriented
environment. Students complete an individual field research project
including experimental design, data collection, analysis and presentation
of results. In addition to their original research project, students will
participate in lectures, seminars and other activities that focus on
biodiversity, tropical ecology, conservation, and human ecology as well as
the long-term research at the OTS biological stations. Participants
interact with several Central American indigenous groups and learn about
their conservation efforts. Each NAPIRE student is assigned a Research
Mentor who guides their independent project and provides support during the
program.



*Who can apply?*

NAPIRE is open to undergraduate science students interested in field
ecology from LSAMP affiliated institutions. Students must be U.S. citizens
and Permanent Residents who are students enrolled in accredited
institutions in the United States (and Pacific Island Territories). Native
American and Pacific Islander students are strongly encouraged to apply. To
be eligible for NAPIRE 2016, students cannot be graduating from college
before December 2016.



*Research Site*

The program is based at OTS’ Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica, a
mid-elevation site (1,120 to 1,385 meters) located near the border between
Panama and Costa Rica. Las Cruces provides exceptional opportunities for
research in fragmentation biology and restoration ecology.



*What does the **NAPIRE** award cover?*

NAPIRE 2016 covers round-trip air travel to Costa Rica and transportation
during the course. Support for eight weeks at OTS’ field stations includes
food and housing, research permits and supplies, mentoring from an
experienced faculty researcher.  Students receive a research stipend of
$4000 for the summer.



*When is the application deadline?*

The deadline for applying for the 2016 NAPIRE summer program is February
15, 2016. Consideration for admission to the program requires that
application materials be received by this deadline.



*What are the program dates?*

The program will be held in Costa Rica from June 7 to August 3, 2016.

Students will mostly be in residence at Las Cruces Biological Station
during the eight-week research experience, with some travel to other sites.



For more information please visit www:*tropicalstudies.org/napire
<http://education.tropicalstudies.org/en/education/undergraduate-opportunities/programs/napire-native-american-and-pacific-islander-research-experience-in-costa-rica.html>*
or contact the Program Coordinator: Barbara Dugelby at
*barbara.duge...@tropicalstudies.org
*.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Assistant Positions OTS/Costa Rica, Summer 2016

[Barbara Dugelby]

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants
for the position of *Teaching Assistant* for the Native American and
Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program
that will be conducted during the summer of 2016 at the Las Cruces
Biological Station in Costa Rica.  The NAPIRE Program provides research
opportunities for 18-20 students from colleges and universities that are
part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Program,
supported by the National Science Foundation. Each student works under the
close supervision of an individual research mentor.  Successful applicants
for the position will work closely with the NAPIRE Coordinator, as well as
with research mentors. The position runs from May 30 through August 8, 2016.

Activities include:

·  Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development
of field activities and projects

·  Oversee use and transportation of field equipment

·  Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of
the program

·  Oversee use of laptop computers

·  Orient students using Excel, Word, and JMP

·  Assist students with formatting and graphics

·  Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant academic
publications

·  Attend to student logistical needs
Qualifications:

·
*Advance student in biology, ecology, or a related field (MSc preferred)*

·  Experience doing research in the tropics

·  A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration

·  Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus

·  Excellent communication skills

·  Ability to work with a flexible schedule and spend 8 weeks living at
field stations

·  Strong oral Spanish language skills a plus
Application deadline:  February 29, 2016
  To apply:

*Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of two references, and
salary expectation. *Electronic applications are preferred and should be
uploaded on the "Employment Opportunities" page of the OTS website (
www.tropicalstudies.org) with a copy sent to* barb...@tropicalstudies.org
*.

OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Extended - NAPIRE - Costa Rica Research Experience for Undergraduates - new deadline Feb 29

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience for
Undergraduates (NAPIRE) in Tropical Ecology at Las Cruces, Costa Rica*


*Application deadline extended to February 29*



The Organization for Tropical Studies has extended the deadline to February
29 for applications for the Summer 2016 NAPIRE program at Las Cruces
Research Station.



This experience will be held in Costa Rica from June 7 to August 3, 2016.
Students will live at La Selva and Las Cruces Research Stations during the
entire eight-week research experience.



The NAPIRE program introduces undergraduate students to scientific research
by making them responsible for completing a research project. Students
receive guidance by a Research Mentor, Home Mentor and OTS staff, a small
budget for supplies, and a venue for presenting the Research results, the
NAPIRE Symposium. All this takes place in Costa Rica, in the beautifully
conserved research stations of OTS.



The NAPIRE award covers the cost of room, board and travel to and from
Costa Rica. Students also receive funds to help cover costs of field
equipment and a $4000 stipend.



*Who can apply? *

Native Americans and Pacific Islanders who are undergraduate students
enrolled in accredited institutions in the United States (and Pacific
Island Territories) may apply to the program. Incoming freshmen and
graduating seniors are not eligible. Students must be AMP students at LSAMP
institutions. LSAMP is the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation, a National Science Foundation (NSF) program that was
designed to foster achievement by minority students seeking careers in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).



The new application deadline is *February 29, 2016.*


For more information on our program, please visit www.tropicalstudies.org/
napire

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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Assistant Positions OTS/Costa Rica

[Barbara Dugelby]

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants
for the position of *Teaching Assistant* for the Native American and
Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program
developed at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica.  The NAPIRE
Program provides research opportunities for 20 students from colleges and
universities that are part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an
individual research mentor.  Successful applicants for the position will
work closely with the NAPIRE Coordinator, as well as with research mentors.
The position runs from June 1 through August 3, 2014.
Activities include:

·  Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development
of field activities and projects

·  Oversee use and transportation of field equipment

·  Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of
the program

·  Oversee use of laptop computers

·  Orient students using Excel, Word, and JMP

·  Assist students with formatting and graphics

·  Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant academic
publications

·  Attend to student logistical needs
Qualifications:

·  *Advance student in biology, ecology, or a related field*

·  Experience doing research in the tropics

·  A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration

·  Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus

·  Excellent communication skills

·  Ability to work with a flexible schedule and spend 8 weeks living at
field stations

·  Strong oral Spanish language skills a plus
Application deadline:  February 28, 2014
To apply:

*Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of 2 references, salary
expectation. *Electronic applications are preferred and may be submitted
online via the OTS website: http://www.ots.ac.cr

*Applications may also be sent electronically to *rec...@ots.ac.cr, with a
copy to barb...@dugelby.com.



OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napir 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Co-Coordinator OTS/NAPIRE Program

[Barbara Dugelby]

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking applicants for the
position of Co-Coordinator with the Native American and Pacific Islander
Research Experience (NAPIRE) Program in Costa Rica with funding from the
National Science Foundation (NSF) and Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation (LSAMP). OTS organizes this summer research experience for
Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students based at its
Las Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica. The experience (NAPIRE) is
focused on giving a cohort of 18-20 underrepresented students an
opportunity to complete a scientific research project in field ecology
while guided by an experienced tropical ecologist. The NAPIRE program
couples research mentors and undergraduate students from across the LSAMP
alliance for 6 weeks at Las Cruces. Before this, students take part in a
2-week introduction to the tropics and scientific methods at the La Selva
Biological Station. More information about the program is available at
ots.ac.cr/napire.

Successful applicants will work closely with the Program Coordinator,
Mentors, and the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in all aspects of
the design and implementation of the 2014 NAPIRE program. The position will
be held for 5 months (April-August 2014) and will be based at La Selva
Biological Station and Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica from
June 1 to August 15, 2014. The co-coordinator will arrive one week before
and depart one week after the students are in Costa Rica, and will
accompany the course each day while it is in session.

*Program Coordinator for 2014 Program:* Dr. Barbara Dugelby



*Qualifications:*

   - Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology, anthropology
   or a related field.
   - Professional research experience in the tropics, evidence of
   experience with scientific writing, and knowledge of tropical ecology.
   - A strong interest in and disposition for working with undergraduate
   students from diverse backgrounds.
   - Experience working with indigenous people or LSAMP programs is
   desirable.
   - Professional experience in supervision of undergraduate field research
   is desirable.
   - Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and basic statistics and
   statistics programs is desirable.
   - Excellent communication and organizational skills.
   - Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills mandatory.
   - Experience working at Las Cruces and/or in Costa Rica is highly
   beneficial.
   - Patient, dedicated, and enthusiastic personality is required.



*General Responsibilities:*

-Provide support and management of the program in the field for
students and mentors

-Coordinate with OTS staff on program design and planning

-Facilitate the program by seeing out the logistics (transfer
between locations, etc.)

-Manage program accounting and expenditure

-Participate in shared teaching duties

-Contribute to course reports



*Application deadline: December 31, 2013*



To apply, please submit the following materials* as a single PDF file* to
the OTS website (ots.ac.cr): cover letter describing your interest and fit
for the position, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of
research interests, and 3 references. *Applications may also be sent
electronically to *rec...@ots.ac.cr.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napir <http://ots.ac.cr/napire>

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Volunteer Research Mentors - Costa Rica/OTS post

[Barbara Dugelby]

The Organization for Tropical Studies is seeking volunteer Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) to guide Native American and Pacific Islander
undergraduate students in tropical ecological research. This is an exciting
and highly rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate
students enrolled in accredited institutions in the United States (and
Pacific Island Territories).



Transportation to and from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use,
research permits, in-country transportation, and some funding for equipment
and supplies are available through the NSF-funded NAPIRE program. The
NAPIRE 2014 Research Experience will take place at the OTS Biological
Research Station and Wilson Botanical Gardens, Costa Rica. The OTS station
offers excellent installations, logistics, and other conditions for
long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate change, ecological
restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar studies.



NAPIRE research-mentors will live on the OTS Las Cruces Biological Station
where whey will provide personal, direct guidance for 1 to 3 undergraduate
students in ecological field research at the station. This includes
hands-on participation in helping students develop an answerable research
question, appropriate research design, data collection methods, statistical
analysis of the results, and write the scientific paper and presentation of
the research. In addition, Research Mentors will also participate in
symposia, evaluations, and ethics discussions.



NAPIRE Research Mentors are most needed from June 24th through August 5th
2014. Research Mentors would need to make themselves available occasionally
at pre-arranged times by Internet from March 2014 forward. Interested
persons please see web page www.ots.ac.cr, and contact the Program
Coordinator, Barbara Dugelby at barb...@dugelby.com.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napir <http://ots.ac.cr/napire>

[ECOLOG-L] OTS: Seeking Volunteer Research Mentors for Summer 2014 - Costa Rica

[Barbara Dugelby]

VOLUNTEER RESEARCH MENTORS NEEDED



The Organization for Tropical Studies is seeking volunteer Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) to guide Native American and Pacific Islander
undergraduate students in tropical ecological research during a summer
program in Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting
and highly rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate
students enrolled in accredited institutions in the United States and
Pacific Island Territories.



Transportation to and from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use,
research permits, in-country transportation, and some funding for equipment
and supplies are available through the NSF-funded NAPIRE program. The
NAPIRE 2014 Research Experience will take place at the OTS Las Cruces
Biological Research Station and Wilson Botanical Gardens, Costa Rica. The
OTS station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other conditions
for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate change,
ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar studies.



NAPIRE research-mentors will live on the Las Cruces Biological Station
where whey will provide personal, direct guidance for 1 to 3 undergraduate
students in ecological field research at the station. This includes
hands-on participation in helping students develop an answerable research
question, appropriate research design, data collection methods, statistical
analysis of the results, and write the scientific paper and presentation of
the research. In addition, Research Mentors will also participate in
symposia, evaluations, and ethics discussions.



NAPIRE Research Mentors are most needed from June 24th through August 5th
2014.

Research Mentors would need to make themselves available occasionally at
pre-arranged times by Internet from March 2014 forward. Interested persons
please see web page http://www.ots.ac.cr/napire, and contact the Program
Coordinator, Barbara Dugelby at barb...@dugelby.com to obtain application
information. *Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2014, but
potential applicants are encouraged to contact OTS to inform them of their
interest in the position.*





*Program Coordinator: Barbara Dugelby, Ph.D.*

*Phone: 830-392-0958*

*Email: barb...@dugelby.com *


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napir <http://ots.ac.cr/napire>

[ECOLOG-L] Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience opportunity, deadline Feb 28, 2014

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience Opportunity** for
Undergraduates at LSAMP Affiliated Institutions*

*Deadline for application: February 28, 2014*


*Please forward to interested students and faculty. *



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is pleased to announce a
research experience and cultural exchange program designed for Native
American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students (*NAPIRE*). This
experience is supported by The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation Program (LSAMP, National Science Foundation).



*What is this program like?*

The NAPIRE undergraduate research experience introduces Native American and
Pacific Islander undergraduate students to ecological research in the
tropics. As part of the program, students apply scientific methods to
ecological inquiry and discovery in a collaborative and team-oriented
environment. Students complete an individual field research project
including experimental design, data collection, analysis and presentation
of results. In addition to their original research project, students will
participate in lectures, seminars and other activities that focus on
biodiversity, tropical ecology, conservation, and human ecology as well as
the long-term research at the OTS biological stations. Participants
interact with several Central American indigenous groups and learn about
their conservation efforts. Each NAPIRE student is assigned a Research
Mentor who guides their independent project and provides support during the
program.



*Who can apply?*

NAPIRE is open to undergraduate science students interested in field
ecology from LSAMP affiliated institutions. Students must be U.S. citizens
and Permanent Residents who are students enrolled in accredited
institutions in the United States (and Pacific Island Territories). Native
American and Pacific Islander students are strongly encouraged to apply. To
be eligible for NAPIRE 2013, students cannot be graduating from college
prior to December 2014.



*Research Site*

The program is based at OTS’ Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica, a
mid-elevation site (1,120 to 1,385 meters) located near the border between
Panama and Costa Rica. Las Cruces provides exceptional opportunities for
research in fragmentation biology and restoration ecology.



*What does the NAPIRE award cover?*

NAPIRE 2014 covers round-trip air travel to Costa Rica and transportation
during the course. Support for eight weeks at OTS’ field stations includes
food and housing, research permits and supplies, mentoring from an
experienced faculty researcher.  Students receive a research stipend of
$4000 for the summer.



*When is the application deadline?*

The deadline for applying for the 2014 NAPIRE summer program is February
28, 2014. Consideration for admission to the program requires that
application materials be received by this deadline.



*What are the program dates?*

The program will be held in Costa Rica from June 9 to August 4, 2014.

Students will mostly be in residence at Las Cruces Biological Station
during the eight-week research experience, with some travel to other sites.



For more information please visit www:ots.ac.cr/napire or contact the
Program Coordinator: Barbara Dugelby at barb...@dugelby.com.




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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napir <http://ots.ac.cr/napire>

[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS: NAPIRE - Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience, Costa Rica

[Barbara Dugelby]

*CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS*


*NAPIRE: Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience at Las
Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica*



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) for the Native American and Pacific Islanders Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program funded by the National Science Foundation’s
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF LSAMP) at the Las
Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting and highly
rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate
students enrolled
in accredited institutions in the United States and Pacific Island
Territories.



The goal of the NAPIRE Program is to facilitate a successful summer
research experience for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate
students and, therefore, strengthen their interest and potential for
pursuing careers in biology or environmental science. The program seeks to
provide a quality, safe environment where students are motivated to learn
scientific skills, such as:


- Critical thinking,

- Hypothesis building and testing,

- Research design and sampling,

- Statistical analysis skills, and

- Scientific writing and presentation.


Mentors will live at the Las Cruces Station where whey will provide
personal, direct guidance in ecological research for one or two (typically)
undergraduate students. Mentors will guide students as they work to develop
an answerable research question, design their research goals and data
collection methods, analyze data, and interpret and present results. In
addition, mentors will also participate in symposia, evaluations, and
ethics discussions.



Mentors do not receive honoraria, but NSF funds their transportation to and
from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use, research permits,
in-country transportation, and needed equipment and supplies. The Las
Cruces Station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other
conditions for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate
change, ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar
studies.



NAPIRE Mentors are needed between June 24th and August 6th, 2015. Interested
researchers should send* a letter of interest and a short summary (max 250
words) of potential student research project(s).* This summary will be used
on the OTS website so that students can select their preferred
mentors/projects in their applications. *For researchers who have not
previously served as mentors in the NAPIRE Program, please also provide a
copy of your curriculum vitae and a statement of mentoring philosophy.* To
allow sufficient time for appropriate matches between mentors and accepted
students, please send this information by no later than *October 31, 2014*.
Applications should be sent electronically to barb...@dugelby.com.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Summer Research Experience Program Co-Coordinator Position - Costa Rica 2015

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Job Announcement*



*Co-Coordinator of the Native American and Pacific Islander Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program at Las Cruces Biological Station*



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking applicants for the
position of Co-Coordinator with the Native American and Pacific Islander
Research Experience (NAPIRE) Program in Costa Rica with funding from the
National Science Foundation (NSF) and Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation (LSAMP). OTS organizes this summer research experience for
Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students based at its
Las Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica. The NAPIRE experience is focused
on giving a cohort of 18-20 underrepresented minority students an
opportunity to complete a scientific research project in field ecology
while guided by an experienced tropical ecologist. The NAPIRE program
couples research mentors and undergraduate students from across the LSAMP
alliance for 6 weeks at the Las Cruces station. Before this, students take
part in a 2-week introduction to the tropics and scientific methods at the
La Selva Biological Station. More information about the program is
available at ots.ac.cr/napire.


Successful applicants will work closely with the Program Coordinator,
Mentors, and the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in all aspects of
the design and implementation of the 2015 NAPIRE program. The position will
be held for 5 months (April-August 2015) and will be based at La Selva
Biological Station and Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica from
June 1 to August 10, 2015. The co-coordinator will arrive one week before
and depart one week after the students are in Costa Rica, and will
accompany the course each day while it is in session.


To learn more about the NAPIRE Program, visit our website at
ots.ac.cr/napire.


*Program Coordinator for 2015 Program:* Dr. Barbara Dugelby



*Qualifications:*

   - Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology, anthropology
   or a related field.
   - Professional research experience in the tropics, evidence of
   experience with scientific writing, and knowledge of tropical ecology.
   - A strong interest in and disposition for working with undergraduate
   students from diverse backgrounds.
   - Experience working with indigenous people or LSAMP programs is
   desirable.
   - Professional experience in supervision of undergraduate field research
   is desirable.
   - Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and basic statistics and
   statistics programs is desirable.
   - Excellent communication and organizational skills.
   - Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills mandatory.
   - Experience working at Las Cruces and/or in Costa Rica is highly
   beneficial.
   - Patient, dedicated, and enthusiastic personality is required.



*General Responsibilities:*

-Provide support and management of the program in the field for
students and mentors

-Coordinate with OTS staff on program design and planning

-Facilitate the program by seeing out the logistics (transfer
between locations, etc.)

-Manage program accounting and expenditures

-Participate in shared teaching duties

-Contribute to course reports



*Application deadline: December 15, 2014*



To apply, please submit the following materials* as a single PDF file*: 1)
cover letter describing your interest and fit for the position, 2) CV, 3)
statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of research interests, and
4) three references. *Applications should be sent to barb...@dugelby.com
, with a copy to * *napire.prog...@ots.cr
*.







OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Teaching Assistant Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program (NAPIRE) Costa Rica 2015

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Job Announcement*



*Teaching Assistant*

*Research Experience for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders*



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants
for the position of *Teaching Assistant* for the Native American and
Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program
developed at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica.  The NAPIRE
Program provides research opportunities for 20 students from colleges and
universities that are part of NSF’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an
individual research mentor.  Successful applicants for the position will
work closely with the NAPIRE Coordinator, as well as with research mentors.
The position runs from June 3 through August 9, 2015.
Activities include:

·  Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development
of field activities and projects

·  Oversee use and transportation of field equipment

·  Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of
the program

·  Oversee use of laptop computers

·  Orient students using Excel, Word, and JMP

·  Assist students with formatting and graphics

·  Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant academic
publications

·  Attend to student logistical needs
Qualifications:

·  *Advance student in biology, ecology, or a related field *

·  *M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology, anthropology or a
related field** strongly preferred*

·  Undergraduate student mentoring experience

·  Experience doing research in the tropics

·  A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration

·  Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus

·  Excellent communication skills

·  Ability to work with a flexible schedule and spend eight weeks living at
field stations

·  Strong oral Spanish language skills a plus
Application deadline:  December 15, 2014
To apply:

*Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of two references, and
salary expectation. *Electronic applications are preferred and should be
sent to* barb...@dugelby.com * with a copy to
*napire.prog...@ots.cr
*.



OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement/Deadline Dec 15: Teaching Assistant, OTS NAPIRE Program

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Job Announcement - Deadline December 15, 2014*



*Teaching Assistant*

*Research Experience for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders*



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants
for the position of *Teaching Assistant* for the Native American and
Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program
developed at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica.  The NAPIRE
Program provides research opportunities for 20 students from colleges and
universities that are part of NSF’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an
individual research mentor.  Successful applicants for the position will
work closely with the NAPIRE Coordinator, as well as with research mentors.
The position runs from June 3 through August 9, 2015.
Activities include:

·  Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development
of field activities and projects

·  Oversee use and transportation of field equipment

·  Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of
the program

·  Oversee use of laptop computers

·  Orient students using Excel, Word, and JMP

·  Assist students with formatting and graphics

·  Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant academic
publications

·  Attend to student logistical needs
Qualifications:

·  *Advance student in biology, ecology, or a related field *

·  *M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology, anthropology or a
related field** strongly preferred*

·  Undergraduate student mentoring experience

·  Experience doing research in the tropics

·  A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration

·  Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus

·  Excellent communication skills

·  Ability to work with a flexible schedule and spend eight weeks living at
field stations

·  Strong oral Spanish language skills a plus
Application deadline:  December 15, 2014

To apply:

*Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of two references, and
salary expectation. *Electronic applications are preferred and should be
sent to* barb...@dugelby.com * with a copy to
*napire.prog...@ots.cr
*.



OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience Opportunity; deadline Feb 15, 2015

[Barbara Dugelby]

*Native American and Pacific Islander Research Opportunity for
Undergraduates at LSAMP Affiliated Institutions*



*Application deadline: February 15, 2015*



*Please forward to interested undergraduate students and faculty. *



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is pleased to announce a
research experience and cultural exchange program designed for Native
American and Pacific Islander undergraduate students (*NAPIRE*). This
experience is supported by The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation Program (LSAMP, National Science Foundation).



*What is this program like?*

The NAPIRE undergraduate research experience introduces Native American and
Pacific Islander undergraduate students to ecological research in the
tropics. As part of the program, students apply scientific methods to
ecological inquiry and discovery in a collaborative and team-oriented
environment. Students complete an individual field research project
including experimental design, data collection, analysis and presentation
of results. In addition to their original research project, students will
participate in lectures, seminars and other activities that focus on
biodiversity, tropical ecology, conservation, and human ecology as well as
the long-term research at the OTS biological stations. Participants
interact with several Central American indigenous groups and learn about
their conservation efforts. Each NAPIRE student is assigned a Research
Mentor who guides their independent project and provides support during the
program.



*Who can apply?*

NAPIRE is open to undergraduate science students interested in field
ecology from LSAMP affiliated institutions. Students must be U.S. citizens
and Permanent Residents who are students enrolled in accredited
institutions in the United States (and Pacific Island Territories). Native
American and Pacific Islander students are strongly encouraged to apply. To
be eligible for NAPIRE 2015, students cannot be graduating from college
before December 2015.



*Research Site*

The program is based at OTS’ Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica, a
mid-elevation site (1,120 to 1,385 meters) located near the border between
Panama and Costa Rica. Las Cruces provides exceptional opportunities for
research in fragmentation biology and restoration ecology.



*What does the **NAPIRE** award cover?*

NAPIRE 2014 covers round-trip air travel to Costa Rica and transportation
during the course. Support for eight weeks at OTS’ field stations includes
food and housing, research permits and supplies, mentoring from an
experienced faculty researcher.  Students receive a research stipend of
$4000 for the summer.



*When is the application deadline?*

The deadline for applying for the 2015 NAPIRE summer program is February
15, 2015. Consideration for admission to the program requires that
application materials be received by this deadline.



*What are the program dates?*

The program will be held in Costa Rica from June 11 to August 6, 2015.

Students will mostly be in residence at Las Cruces Biological Station
during the eight-week research experience, with some travel to other sites.



For more information please visit www:*ots.ac.cr/napire
<http://ots.ac.cr/napire>* or contact the Program Coordinator: Barbara
Dugelby at *barb...@dugelby.com *.




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*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
Skype: 830-392-0958
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire