[ECOLOG-L] Apply for the ESA Graduate Student Policy Award
Are you a science graduate student interested in the intersection between policy and science? The Ecological Society of America (ESA) invites applications for its Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA). ESA will give the policy award to ten students for 2019. Offered each year, this award gives graduate students hands-on science policy experience including interacting with congressional decision-makers, federal agency officials, and others engaged in science and public policy. The 2019 policy event is March 25-27, 2019. Participants receive: * Travel to Washington, DC. Domestic travel, hotel, and meal expenses will be paid by ESA. * Policy and communications training, including information on the legislative process and in federal science funding. * An opportunity to hear first-hand from ecologists currently working in federal agencies about their policy careers. * Meetings with congressional policymakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of federal investments in the biological and ecological sciences, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation. ESA will host a Congressional Visits Day to promote federal investment in the biological sciences, particularly through the National Science Foundation. On the first day, participants receive communications training and learn about the federal budget and appropriations process and the political landscape. During the second day of the event, participants meet with congressional decision makers to discuss federal support of research and education in the biological sciences. For information on eligibility and how to apply, go to: https://www.esa.org/esa/public-affairs/esa-policy/policy-getting-involved/esa-graduate-student-policy-award/ Questions? Email ali...@esa.org<mailto:ali...@esa.org> or nic...@esa.org<mailto:nic...@esa.org>. Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] NASEM Wolf Taxonomy Study: Second Public Meeting and Workshop
>From the National Academies, link to email: >https://mailchi.mp/nas/nasem-wolf-taxonomy-study-second-public-meeting-and-workshop?e=5465da1712 Assessing the Taxonomic Status of the Red Wolf and the Mexican Gray Wolf Second Public Meeting and Workshop: Thursday, November 6 Join us on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 for a public workshop to examine evidence and analysis of research on the Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf. The workshop will take place at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies in Irvine, CA from 8:00am – 4:00pm Pacific Time. Webconference will be available for remote participants. This workshop is an information-gathering event of the Committee on Assessing the Taxonomic Status of the Red Wolf and the Mexican Gray Wolf. The following invited speakers will present and engage in Q with the committee: * Graham Coop, the University of California, Davis * Matthew Cronin, University of Alaska-Fairbanks * Richard Fredrickson, Independent population geneticist * Joseph Hinton, the University of Georgia * Paul Hohenlohe, the University of Idaho * L. David Mech, U.S. Geological Survey * John Pritchard, Stanford University * Molly Przeworski, Columbia University * Douglas W. Smith, National Park Service * Bridgett vonHoldt, Princeton University * Robin S. Waples, Northwest Fisheries Science Center at NOAA Fisheries During the workshop, the committee will also welcome members of the public to give brief public statements about evidence or ideas for the committee’s consideration (advanced sign-up is required)*. *Input can also be submitted in writing through the study website. All written materials submitted to the committee will be included in the Public Access File created for the Committee and may be quoted in whole or in part in the Committee’s report with attribution. Register here to attend the meeting in person or by webconference: http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/wolf-taxonomy-study/meeting-2/ Webinars: Webinar on the Criteria for Determining a Subspecies: Friday, October 19 On October 11, 2019, 11:30am - 12:30pm Eastern Time, Dr. Susan Haig, Scientist Emeritus at the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey, will give a public webinar focused on those questions and discuss her 2015 publication. Registration: http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/wolf-taxonomy-study/webinar-species-subspecies-determination/?<http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/wolf-taxonomy-study/webinar-species-subspecies-determination/?utm_source=Division+on+Earth+and+Life+Studies_campaign=b7782cc43f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_11_02_44_medium=email_term=0_3c0b1ad5c8-b7782cc43f-278779277_cid=b7782cc43f_eid=5465da1712> Webinar on Understanding Species Hybridization: Monday, October 22 On October 22, 2019, 11:30am - 12:30pm Eastern Time, Dr. Michael Arnold, Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia, and Dr. Emily Latch, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, will discuss the role, process, and outcomes of species hybridization. Registration: http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/wolf-taxonomy-study/webinar-hybridization/ These webinars are information gathering events for the National Academies Committee on Assessing the Taxonomy of the Red Wolf and The Mexican Gray Wolf. Following the presentations, the committee will engage in a question and answer session with the speakers. Members of the public are welcome and invited to listen to the webinar. To receive updates about the study and future meetings, subscribe to the study email list here: http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/wolf-taxonomy-study/ Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunity in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate student assistantship: I am looking to recruit a graduate (MS) student to lead a study investigating nitrogen (N) fixation in inland northwest US forests. A preliminary study suggested that free-living N fixers may play an important role in the nutrient economy of coniferous forests, and I would like to work with a student to address this idea. However, I will also encourage the successful candidate to pursue their own questions under this broad umbrella. If you would like to apply, please email the following application materials (as one document) to Dr. Cory Cleveland at cory.clevel...@umontana.edu<mailto:cory.clevel...@umontana.edu>: 1) a current resume or CV, including GPA and test scores (if available); 2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience; and 3) contact information (including Email addresses) of three potential references. The position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified. For information on the Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the University of Montana, please visit http://www.cfc.umt.edu/Biogeochemistry/, and for more info on the W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation, please visit: http://www.forestry.umt.edu/. About the area: Missoula, a city of ~ 60,000 people, is a great place to live and work. It is surrounded by the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, and the Missoula valley includes the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork Rivers. It offers immediate access multiple wilderness areas and national parks. Students will also have access to the College’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest, the Bandy Experimental Ranch and the Flathead Lake Biological Station, among others, for regionally-focused research projects. Sharing on behalf of: Cory Cleveland Department of Ecosystem & Conservation Sciences Franke College of Forestry and Conservation CHCB 423/32 Campus Drive University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 USA Tel: (406) 243-6018 Fax: (406) 243-6656 Email: cory.clevel...@umontana.edu Web: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/research/biogeochemistry/ Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position in Disease Ecology at University of Nevada, Reno
Position Title: Disease Ecology Postdoctoral Position Description: We seek a highly qualified individual to conduct research at the University of Nevada- Reno. Our research groups study disease ecology and infectious diseases dynamics in wildlife systems, including amphibian chytridiomycosis, white nose syndrome in bats, avian lice, and others. The ideal candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. in disease ecology, microbe-host interactions, innate or cell-mediated immunity or a related field, and demonstrated research experience/training in molecular biology techniques. Individuals with a solid background work in bioinformatics (experience with R and/or python), and working with proteomics data are especially encouraged to apply. We are also seeking a candidate that is hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and able to work both independently as well as collaboratively across different biological research specialties. The University of Nevada at Reno (UNR) is a major academic and research facility, located in the heart of the Lake Tahoe region with countless opportunities to outdoor recreation areas, including access to Yosemite and King's Canyon National Parks. For the proposed research, the candidate will work with numerous of internationally recognized immunologists, chemical ecologists, and disease ecologists that are present at UNR. In particular, the proposed research will greatly benefit from the newly established Center for Chemical Ecology, a state-of-the-art Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Facility, and the expertise available at the Nevada Center for Bioinformatics. In addition, the selected individual will be based in the Program for Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, which is comprised of 50+ internationally-recognized faculty members and diverse research programs within these biological sub-disciplines. This is a one-year project and renewal is possible pending on performance and funding availability. Please send and questions and application materials (CV, statement of interest, a contact information for three references in a single pdf document) to Dr. Jamie Voyles at jvoy...@unr.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the ideal candidate is identified. For more information on other projects within our research group, please visit the Voyles Lab web page https://voyleslab.weebly.com/ Employer Name: University of Nevada, Reno Position Location: Reno, Nevada Application Deadline: December 1, 2018 Shared on behalf of Tiffany May: Tiffany May Lab Manager Voyles Lab Department of Biology University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557-0314 Cell: 775-445-9781 Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] Meeting of the NSF Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences
Hi all, I’m sharing this notice from the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/23/2018-18219/advisory-committee-for-biological-sciences-notice-of-meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences (#1110). Date and Time: September 20, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. September 21, 2018; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room E 2020, Alexandria, VA 22314. Please contact Melody Jenkins at mjenk...@nsf.gov<mailto:mjenk...@nsf.gov> to obtain a visitor badge. All visitors to the NSF will be required to show photo ID to obtain a badge. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Brent Miller, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room C 12016, Alexandria, VA 22314; Tel. No.: (703) 292-8400. Purpose of Meeting: The Advisory Committee for the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) provides advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning major program emphases, directions, and goals for the research-related activities of the divisions that make up BIO. Agenda: Agenda items will include Directorate updates; Advisory Committee for Environmental Research Start and Education and Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering updates; a review of NSF's policy on sexual harassment, Committee of Visitor reports; discussion of National Ecological Observatory Network user engagement; programmatic activities within BIO and graduate education/training; updates on NSF's Big Ideas; and other matters relevant to the Directorate for Biological Sciences. Dated: August 20, 2018. Advisory Committee for Biological Science Website: https://www.nsf.gov/bio/advisory.jsp Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
[ECOLOG-L] NIFA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
Hi all, FYI -- USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Seeks Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities Link: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDANIFA/bulletins/208f39b Media Contact: Kelly Sprute, 202-744-2574 WASHINGTON, D.C. August 27, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences through the “NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives,” initiative. “We invite our stakeholders, scientists, and organizations from across the US agriculture system and beyond to provide their input,” said NIFA Acting Director Tom Shanower. “These sessions provide a chance for any interested party to help ensure NIFA’s research, education, and extension investments effectively and efficiently support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. Agriculture.” These listening sessions are your opportunity to provide feedback on these questions: * “In your field, what is the most-needed breakthrough in science/technology that would advance your agricultural enterprise?” *“When considering all of agriculture, what is the greatest challenge that should be addressed through NIFA’s research, education, and extension?” *“What is your top priority in food and agricultural research, extension, or education that NIFA should address?” Four regional in-person listening sessions will be held: Thursday, Oct. 11, Hartford, Connecticut (RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 4) Thursday, Oct. 18, New Orleans, Louisiana (RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 11) Thursday, Oct. 25, Minneapolis, Minnesota (RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 18) Thursday, Nov. 1, Albuquerque, New Mexico (RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 25) NIFA Listens website<https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=> is a one-stop informational hub to keep you up-to-date on the sessions. Each session is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and end no later than 5 p.m. Live webcast will be available for each session, transcribed, and made available for playback. Session attendees must register via NIFA Listens website<https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=>s. In addition, written comments may be provided electronically through the stakeholder input form on the website or emailed by nifalist...@nifa.usda.gov<mailto:nifalist...@nifa.usda.gov> until Friday, Nov. 30. Feedback is welcome through any of our submission methods and will be gathered throughout the initiative. Last year<https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens2017?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=> NIFA Listening sessions focused on learning the top priorities NIFA should address in agricultural research, extension and education and which science opportunities to focus on. Stakeholders provided feedback that demonstrates the interconnectedness of agricultural production, ecological, social, economic, and technical challenges that face agriculture and the interdependence between research, extension, and education. The information gathered helped NIFA to prioritize work within and across science emphasis areas, as well as identify gaps in programming. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts<http://www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=>, sign up for updates<http://bit.ly/NIFAsubscribe?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=>, and follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA<https://twitter.com/usda_nifa?utm_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=>, #NIFAImpacts<https://twitter.com/hashtag/NIFAimpacts?src=hash_content=_medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=>. ### USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider, and employer. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension, and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. Nicole Zimmerman Public Affairs Manager Ecological Society of America
