[ECOLOG-L] F Return Rate survey results, and expanded survey link
Hi all, Thank you for the quick responses to my brief question last week regarding F return rates at various institutions. Many people wanted to see the data, so here is the aggregated results, with no information about specific responses. I received information on 27 places, only two of which were from the same institution (and those from different departments). Several responses mentioned multiple institutions from folks that have/had worked there. Not everyone gave information about all the stats below, and so specific sample sizes are mentioned for each line. Of the respondents: The average institutional F rate was *51.8%* (n=26). *Returned to School/Department (if applicable):* Of the money recovered as F by the university (so not compared to the total grant amount): The average return to the school was 24% ( n=5) The average return to the department was 17.8% (n=11) *Returned to Faculty:* The average return to the faculty member was *7.1%* (n=24) The median return to the faculty member was *5.2%*, and the SD 8.0%. Min was 0%, max was 30%. For faculty who said something along the lines of "we don't get anything, but the department gets money which is dispersed competitively/via graduate TA's/on request/etc" the to-faculty value was set to 0%. This was intended to capture dedicated-to-specific-faculty funds. Several folks said this (total of eight 0% scores). The majority of responses were from R1 or otherwise large/research heavy institutions. I did receive some good notes from administrators desiring to remind folks that F does pay for important things behind the scenes as well. *The next steps:* There were several other questions that came up as a result of the responses, and a general interest in something a bit more formalized. I created a survey via Google Forms. The survey asks the same questions re rates, but also a bit more including access, perceptions of access, and needs for information. Plus the questions are more clear - precision helps! I would appreciate it if you would fill it out, *even if you emailed me last time* (there are a few more questions). It is anonymous, unless you choose to self-identify. The results of the larger form will be disseminated somewhere more broadly if I get enough results, as I think this is an issue of relevance to not only those of us writing grants but those using F for institutional support (e.g., administration). This isn't about getting information to negotiate or argue with, but rather seeing what information needs exist regarding the use of F for all parties. The link: https://goo.gl/forms/pnBwjptPW3cjbNJ02 Thanks again! ------- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
[ECOLOG-L] Survey re: return of overhead on grants to faculty
Hi all, I hope it this an appropriate question for the listserv. Most all of us write overhead into our grants. I'm interested in collecting general information on how much, or if any, of grant overhead is returned directly to the faculty member receiving the grants. I know many places do not return any overhead, but some return a small percentage for general use in the faculty members' lab, publishing costs, etc. This is not intended to identify any specific university or system that is generous or not, more as a general survey of the state of affairs, and I don't need that information - just hoping to get a list of percentages. I tried looking on various universities and departmental websites, but was not able to find much. I'd very much appreciate it if folks could send me any information from their institution (or if it's department specific, their department). I'm just as interested in reports of 0% return as reports of 3% or 5% or however much (or other arrangements), so as to get as balanced an idea as possible. Thanks! Brian --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in boreal fire ecology, permafrost, and carbon dynamics: University of Alaska
*I will be at ESA 2018 if potential applicants would like to meet* A PhD position is available starting Summer, 2018, with Dr. Brian Buma at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast. This exciting opportunity will take the student throughout Alaska, and focus on the interaction between multiple wildfires and subsequent changes to carbon and permafrost cycling. The PhD position is part of a large, multi-institution effort (UAS, UAF, Florida, Portland State) to link vegetation resilience, permafrost changes, and carbon cycling dynamics into high spatial resolution modeling framework to forecast the effects of climate change on high latitude, boreal systems. The position will entail: Extensive fieldwork in Interior Alaska, focusing on plant regeneration after 1-3 fires Carbon cycle accounting Assistance with permafrost and soil measurements Coordination with modeling researchers Charcoal and black carbon quantification (lab based) GIS/remote sensing Applicants should have a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or other quantitative field. Ideally, applicants will also have field experience and be comfortable in remote locations for up to two weeks at a time. The applicant should also be independent, self-motivated, and excited to take on a challenging project that will help shape our understanding of climate change in boreal systems world-wide. The paid position will begin with fieldwork in Summer, 2018, before progressing to graduate classes in Fall, 2018, through the School of Natural Resources and Extension at UAF. The position will be partially based in Fairbanks, Alaska (initially) and then Juneau, Alaska. Both towns offer a unique, Alaskan experience. Fairbanks is known for its research university, boreal forest setting, and cold, clear winters; Juneau for its coastal temperate rainforests, ecotourism, salmon, glaciers, and bears. Please contact Dr. Brian Buma (bb...@alaska.edu) for more information. Include your CV and letter of introduction, and please check out the lab website (www.brianbuma.com) for more information on other projects going on in the lab. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
[ECOLOG-L] Masters position in Alaska at the interface of forest carbon and natural disasters: Buma lab, fall 2018
*I will be at ESA 2017 if you would like to meet and discuss this opportunity.* A Masters position is available starting Fall 2018, with Dr. Brian Buma at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast. This exciting opportunity will take the student throughout Alaska, focusing on one of the most pristine forest ecosystems in the world, the coastal temperate rainforests. The MS position, funded for two years, will focus on the role that landslides and windstorms have in shaping the distribution of carbon via extensive fieldwork and coordination with modeling scientists at Portland State University. This research project is significant not only from an ecosystem/carbon perspective, but also because landslides are a significant threat to life and property in many parts of the world, including locally, and skills learned here will transfer not only to research and academic positions but also NGO’s, governmental and natural disaster organizations, and others. Fieldwork will primarily be located in Sitka, Alaska, through the Sitka Sound Science center. Sitka, one of the oldest (non-Native) towns in Alaska, is a beautiful town on the Pacific coast, known for its old-growth forests, brown bears, and beautiful views. The position will entail: Extensive fieldwork in coastal Alaska, focusing on carbon dynamics and distributions Soil depth and type measurements Coordination with modeling researchers GIS/remote sensing Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or other quantitative field. Ideally, applicants will also have field experience, OK traveling by boat and float plane, and be comfortable in remote locations for up to two weeks at a time. The applicant should also be independent, self-motivated, and excited to take on a challenging project that will help shape our understanding of forest disturbance and change processes. The position will begin in Fall, 2018, through the School of Natural Resources and Extension at UAF. The academic year will be partially based in Fairbanks, Alaska (first year) and then Juneau, Alaska (second year). Both towns offer a unique, Alaskan experience. Fairbanks is known for its research university, boreal forest setting, and cold, clear winters; Juneau for its coastal temperate rainforests, ecotourism, salmon, glaciers, and bears. Please contact Dr. Brian Buma (bb...@alaska.edu) for more information. Include your CV and letter of introduction, and please check out the lab website (www.brianbuma.com) for more information on other projects going on in the lab. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Interesting column in Nature about rescuing old data
This is a great post, and timely. The author notes a lack of success stories: An example on the ecology side (sorry for the self-promotion, but this is what I've been thinking about lately) is a paper is coming out in Ecology next month using William S. Cooper's original 1916-1935 data, plus unpublished data from his and his student's archives, to look at 100 years of change. It's the longest running permanent plot network focused on primary succession (and perhaps all successional type work) and only possible because of old data that was carefully preserved by archivists (there will be further publications from it as well). As it stands, with quite a bit of intensive fieldwork, we were able to rediscover the plots and make sure that future generations can actually find them again. It provides a truly unique perspective on landscape change that simply can't be achieved via chronosequences or other inferential approaches. There's immense opportunity to create long-term datasets by revisiting and documenting old study sites, and it needs to be done soon, as it's often much harder to find old field sites (e.g., pre-GPS) than one would think. I'd guess that the sites would have been undiscoverable had nobody attempted to find them for another few decades, as the century old markers were well buried and the aboveground bits quite precarious. So urgency is warranted. And it makes for a good outreach story as well. The Ecology article will be in the June issue, should be online any day now. Recent writeup of the story: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/05/glacier-bay-plant-succession-study-william-skinner-cooper-buma/ Some pictures of the old data from an older blog entry: http://www.brianbuma.com/news/2016/5/6/the-100-year-old-plots-william-cooper-and-don-lawrence-archives --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 11:57 AM, David Inouye <ino...@umd.edu> wrote: > https://www.nature.com/news/rescue-old-data-before-it-s-too-late-1.21993 > > -- > 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 >
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feedback on SPOT devices and suggestions for requesting emergency aid outside of cell service
I use a Delorme InReach in Alaska/Yukon, which provides tracking and SMS as well. I don't know SPOT devices. But the InReach has worked really well in all conditions. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 1:48 PM, David Inouye <ino...@umd.edu> wrote: > I've used the DeLorme (now part of Garmin) inReach. Which uses satellites > to send both emergency and text messages. You can pre-program some messages > for faster sending. Is supposed to work world-wide. I haven't tried the > emergency call feature. It worked well for messages. > > > On 3/28/2017 3:02 PM, University of Maryland LISTSERV Server (14.5) wrote: > > > I have technicians working in isolated areas without cell phone service in > Kansas, USA. I want the technicians to be able to request emergency (EMS) > and non-emergency aid (e.g. need assistance with stranded vehicle) in these > areas if needed. I've been looking into SPOT gen3 units ( > http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100) and would appreciate > feedback from anyone who has used these for terrestrial fieldwork. I'd like > to know how well these devices stands up to rough handling and weather > conditions in the field, if it can send messages in varied weather > conditions (e.g. cloudy days), any issues with the service plan required > for the unit/customer service, and any comments on emergency or > non-emergency personnel response to aid requests from these devices. > > > I'd also appreciate suggestions for alternative devices that can provide > these services. The SPOT unit can provide "I'm OK" alerts to check-in with > preset contacts and track movement - these features are preferred, but not > required, for alternative devices. > > > > Molly M. Reichenborn > Research Project Manager > Wichita State University > Department of Biological Sciences > molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu<mailto:molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu> > <molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu> > > > > -- > 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] Postdoctoral position: Forest carbon distribution terrestrial-marine flux integration
Application review starts April 1. The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on a recently funded NSF project to understand materials flux in linked terrestrial-marine ecosystems. The position will take the lead in creating and publishing terrestrial carbon assessments and working with other disciplines to create a whole-system level understanding of carbon dynamics, transport, and fates. The position will be located in Juneau, Alaska, with opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada as needed. The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to work on a recently funded NSF project to understand materials flux in linked terrestrial-marine ecosystems. The network, funded under a 5-year Research Coordination Network (RCN) grant, links carbon research across disparate fields, following the production and fate of carbon from glacial headwaters and upland forests through streams and rivers to its ultimate endpoint in marine food webs and potential deposition. This position will take the lead in creating and publishing terrestrial C stock assessments along the North Pacific coast, one of the most carbon-dense forested systems in the world, with a specific focus on linking model outputs to lateral carbon transport models to generate a true terrestrial to ocean perspective on C transport. The position will be located in Juneau, Alaska, with opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada as needed. The position is a one-year term, benefit-eligible position with a chance for renewal. All applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., forest/ecosystem ecology, landscape ecology, soil biogeochemistry). The ideal candidate will have a background and skills in landscape-scale forest ecosystems and carbon cycling, such as a background in forest soils or ecosystem-scale flux measurements. Because the goals of the project are explicitly spatial, the candidate should also have experience using and manipulating geospatial and remotely sensed datasets, as well as basic proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python and geospatial software (e.g., ArcGIS or GRASS). The successful candidate will benefit from the strong, cross-disciplinary network provided by the RCN including aquatic biogeochemists, soil scientists, glaciologists, and marine scientists all working collaboratively on the same questions. The postdoc will work most closely with Allison Bidlack (PI) and Brian Buma (co-PI) at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, Alaska, as well as with members of the interdisciplinary RCN team. The opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada is available as needed. All offers include both a competitive salary and complete University of Alaskaemployee benefits package. The recruitment will remain open until filled with the initial applicant review date of April 1, 2017. For more information on the position, contact Brian Buma (bb...@alaska.edu). For more information on the network and study area, visit coastalmarginsnetwork.org <http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/505697/coastalmarginsnetwork.org> For more information about ACRC go to: http://acrc.alaska.edu/index.html To apply, go to: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/505697/nsf-post-d octoral-fellow --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: Forest carbon distribution and flux integration in Alaska
Postdoctoral position: Forest carbon distribution and flux integration in Alaska The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on a recently funded NSF project to understand materials flux in linked terrestrial-marine ecosystems. The position will take the lead in creating and publishing terrestrial carbon assessments and working with other disciplines to create a whole-system level understanding of carbon dynamics, transport, and fates. The position will be located in Juneau, Alaska, with opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada as needed. The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to work on a recently funded NSF project to understand materials flux in linked terrestrial-marine ecosystems. The network, funded under a 5-year Research Coordination Network (RCN) grant, links carbon research across disparate fields, following the production and fate of carbon from glacial headwaters and upland forests through streams and rivers to its ultimate endpoint in marine food webs and potential deposition. This position will take the lead in creating and publishing terrestrial C stock assessments along the North Pacific coast, one of the most carbon-dense forested systems in the world, with a specific focus on linking model outputs to lateral carbon transport models to generate a true terrestrial to ocean perspective on C transport. The position will be located in Juneau, Alaska, with opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada as needed. The position is a one-year term, benefit-eligible position with a chance for renewal. All applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., forest/ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental science). The ideal candidate will have a background and skills in landscape-scale forest ecosystems and carbon cycling, such as a background in forest soils or ecosystem-scale flux measurements. Because the goals of the project are explicitly spatial, the candidate should also have experience using and manipulating geospatial and remotely sensed datasets, as well as basic proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python and geospatial software (e.g., ArcGIS or GRASS). The successful candidate will benefit from the strong, cross-disciplinary network provided by the RCN including aquatic biogeochemists, soil scientists, glaciologists, and marine scientists all working collaboratively on the same questions. The postdoc will work most closely with Allison Bidlack (PI) and Brian Buma (co-PI) at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, Alaska, as well as with members of the interdisciplinary RCN team. The opportunity to travel and work with team members at other institutions in the US and Canada is available as needed. All offers include both a competitive salary and complete University of Alaska employee benefits package. The recruitment will remain open until filled with the initial applicant review date of April 1, 2017. For more information on the position, contact Brian Buma (bb...@alaska.edu). For more information on the network and study area, visit coastalmarginsnetwork.org <http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/505697/coastalmarginsnetwork.org> For more information about ACRC go to: http://acrc.alaska.edu/index.html To apply, go to: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/505697/nsf-post-doctoral-fellow --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Free PhotoShop alternatives - any recommendations for scientific applications
I have used GIMP in the past as an alternative to Photoshop (when I was traveling and didn't have PS computer, and needed to edit ASAP) and it worked quite well. I would certainly recommend trying that one. Brian Buma --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 7:01 AM, Jorge A. Santiago-Blay <blayjo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Free PhotoShop alternatives - any recommendations for scientific > applications > > Dear Colleagues: > > I am looking for free alternatives for Photoshop. The following link > > http://beebom.com/best-free-photoshop-alternatives/ > > lists 12. Any of you have experience with any one (or more) of those for > scientific applications and is willing to recommend (positively or > negatively, so as to avoid) any one or more of them? > > If you have something constructive to comment, please send me an email to > blayjo...@gmail.com > > Gratefully > > Jorge > > Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD > blaypublishers.com > > 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* > http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ > > 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers. > com/category/previous-issues/. > > 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: > http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* > > 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ > > > http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ > http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm >
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology
Yes, very much so. That is quite common and welcomed. Tables aren't just for results, they are useful wherever a table is a good and clear way to organize data, and if it serves as a good organizing way for the literature (in intro or discussion, for that matter), then tables should be used, certainly. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com 2017-02-13 11:50 GMT-09:00 Manuel Spínola <mspinol...@gmail.com>: > Dear list members, > > Is appropriate for an original research paper to include in the Discussion > section a table comparing the finding with other studies? > > Manuel > > -- > *Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.* > Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre > Universidad Nacional > Apartado 1350-3000 > Heredia > COSTA RICA > mspin...@una.cr <mspin...@una.ac.cr> > mspinol...@gmail.com > Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662 > Personal website: Lobito de río > <https://sites.google.com/site/lobitoderio/> > Institutional website: ICOMVIS <http://www.icomvis.una.ac.cr/> >
[ECOLOG-L] Upcoming workshop on land-ocean connectivity
Applications now Open! | NSF RCN Workshop on land-ocean connectivity along the North American Pacific coast Aquatic Carbon Biogeochemistry of Coastal Temperate Rainforests Feb 8 – 10, 2017 Talaris Conference Center, Seattle, WA, USA Please join us in Seattle, WA, for the inaugural workshop of the newly- funded NSF Coastal Rainforest Margins Research Network. We are bringing together a select group of hydrologists, aquatic biogeochemists, ecologists, and others interested in processes occurring across the land-freshwater-ocean continuum for a small group workshop. Our goal is to synthesize the current state of knowledge of freshwater carbon biogeochemistry along the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest region into a multi-authored peer reviewed publication, and to solidify a scientific community to build a research agenda on processes acting across temperate rainforest coastal margins into the future. Applications are due November 15, 2016 and space is limited to 35 participants. Some travel funding is available. To apply, please visit coastalmarginsnetwork.org/workshops. Workshop organizers: David Butman (University of Washington), Bill Floyd (BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations; Vancouver Island University), Eran Hood (University of Alaska Southeast) and Suzanne Tank (University of Alberta) Coastal Rainforest Margins RCN steering committee: Allison Bidlack (University of Alaska Southeast), Brian Buma (University of Alaska Southeast), David Butman (University of Washington), Sarah Bisbing (California Polytechnic State University), Dave D’Amore (US Forest Service), Brian Hunt (University of British Columbia; Hakai Institute), Suzanne Tank (University of Alberta), Ian Giesbrecht (Hakai Institute)
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Rangefinder versus distance meter
We use a TruPulse 360R for stem mapping, and it works quite well. Works in 10cm increments, and is usually hits that quite well in terms of accuracy. It has an optional brush filter which works wonders, though you generally need somebody at the target with a little reflector (we use a little highway type reflector, nothing fancy) to get it to work. Very fast, and has an azimuth output for mapping. That also works well though you need to either use a non-magnetic tripod or monitor/correct for any metal in the tripod with a compass from time to time. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Southeast Ph: 907-796-6410 brian.b...@uas.alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM, jacob heiling < jacob.michael.heil...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone have experience using rangefinders (such as Nikon Forestry > Pro) and distance meters (such as DeWalt DW030P) to measure the distance > between shrubby plants? > > Any insight regarding the relative merits of either with respect to > accuracy, precision, or issues associated with leaf interference would be > most welcome. > > Many thanks, > Jacob > > -- > > Jacob M Heiling, PhD student, RE Irwin Lab > Ecology Department > North Carolina State University > Raleigh, North Carolina > jacobmheiling.weebly.com >
Re: [ECOLOG-L] state budgets and higher ed
Hi Malcolm, Alaska is a good example - cuts have been proposed on the order of 10-20% (and more, if you count cuts in the last couple years). Programs have been lost already - fairly grim. --- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Southeast Ph: 907-796-6410 brian.b...@uas.alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Thu, Apr 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Malcolm McCallum < malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have been following the IL budget catastrophe with interest and I was > aware that PA had a similar fiasco going on. Today, I discovered KS is > also still dealing with a budget fiasco. I am just curious, and I am > almost sure most near grads and recent grads will be interested too, just > how many states are facing catestrophic budget, primarily due to political > ineptness? > > Love to hear the responses. If you like, send me your stories and I will > consolidate them into a single email for the listserv. > > Malcolm > > -- > Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP > Link to online CV and portfolio : > https://www.visualcv.com/malcolm-mc-callum?access=18A9RYkDGxO > > “Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array > of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a > many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers > alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.” > -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 > into law. > > "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - > Allan Nation > > 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert > 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, > and pollution. > 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction > MAY help restore populations. > 2022: Soylent Green is People! > > The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) > Wealth w/o work > Pleasure w/o conscience > Knowledge w/o character > Commerce w/o morality > Science w/o humanity > Worship w/o sacrifice > Politics w/o principle > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any > attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may > contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized > review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and > destroy all copies of the original message. >
[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Forest Ecology field methods
A 2 credit, 10 day intensive field course in forest ecology field methods is being offered in beautiful Juneau, Alaska, in the heart of the amazing Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the country and one of our most beautiful wilderness landscapes. The course will cover basics of forest stand description, biomass estimation, spatial stem mapping, bog and soils ecology, pathogen/pest assessment, and canopy metrics. The course is being offered through the University of Alaska Southeast, contact Brian Buma (brian.b...@uas.alaska.edu) for more information. Applications accepted now.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Geology
Position in Geology, Geomorphology, and Coastal Geology The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology. The position directly supports the UAS undergraduate Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Environmental Science and Geography. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate courses in physical, historical, and environmental geology as well as upper division courses and seminars in the candidate's area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Earth surface processes, including but not limited to geomorphology, geochemistry, geohydrology, glacial geology, and coastal geology. Ability to collaborate across disciplines with colleagues at UAS is required. UAS is undergraduate-focused but faculty members have opportunities for advising graduate students through development of joint and/or affiliate appointments with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The position will remain open until filled; however, applications received by January 5, 2015 will receive first consideration. UAS faculty will be present at the annual American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco in December 2014, and informational meetings may be arranged during that time. The job is posted to http://www.uakjobs.com and can be found by searching for posting 0069627. You may also contact Jason Amundson for more information at jason.amund...@uas.alaska.edu
