Re: [ECOLOG-L] to Capitalize or not to capitalize

In my journalism and technical writing classes I learned there are two accepted styles for capitalization: An "up" style and a "down" style. In the "up" style you would capitalize river, lake, stream, county, etc. if it's part of the proper name, e.g., Penobscot River, Penobscot County. Many "up"

[ECOLOG-L] Comments Invited on Draft Standard for Sustainable Biomass Production

Comments Invited on Draft Standard for Sustainable Biomass Production The Council on Sustainable Biomass Production (CSBP), a multi-stakeholder organization established in 2007 to develop comprehensive voluntary sustainability standards for the production of biomass and its conversion to bioen

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships in the Ecology Graduate Program at Penn State University

The Penn State Intercollege Graduate Degree program in Ecology (http://ecology.psu.edu) is a highly interdisciplinary cross-college program with over 60 faculty studying ecology at molecular to global scales in a wide range of disciplines. The Penn State Campus is nestled in the Appalachian Mountai

[ECOLOG-L] Second mixed effects modelling course

Due to high demand, we decided to run another mixed effects modelling course. Mixed effects modelling course, 3 - 5 February 2010. Newburgh, UK When: Wednesday 3 February until Friday 5 February 2009 Where: Conference room in the White Horse Inn. Balmedie (5 miles north of Aberdeen, 10 miles

[ECOLOG-L] Climate adaptation symposium at Bowdoin College

Dear Colleagues, Bowdoin College is hosting a symposium on Saturday, October 24, 2009, “Changing Environments, Changing Societies: Community Responses to Environmental Uncertainty,” sponsored by the Environmental Studies Program and the McKeen Center for the Common Good at Bowdoin College and T

[ECOLOG-L] Lab tech needed for primate nutritional ecology lab in NYC

Laboratory Technician needed for Primate Nutritional Ecology Lab Full-Time Laboratory Technician needed to support the activities of an active research laboratory in the Department of Anthropology at Hunter College of the City University of New York, located in Manhattan in New York City led by

[ECOLOG-L] Hiring Field Ecology Instructors in Galapagos Islands

Field Instructor Galapagos Islands Ecology Program Application period closes October 28th, 2009 Description: Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring instructors to teach and lead 12 day field ecology courses in Galapagos Islands Ecuador. Our programs introduce students to real-world sci

[ECOLOG-L] ESA Webinar: Broaden Your Impact With EcoEd Digital Library

ESA announces a new webinar, "Broaden Your Impact With EcoEd Digital Library." The webinar is free to attend and open to anyone. We do require you to register for it, which is easily done by emailing me back (jenni...@esa.org) with your name, affiliation, phone number, and a short indication of

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Pew request re biodiversity and human health

Ecolog and Pew: (Note: I probably will not be able to answer responses for a month or so.) More good work from Pew! I presume that this particular effort is part of a larger, more comprehensive one, and I am looking forward to it results. Certainly connecting self-interest to biodiversity pre

[ECOLOG-L] to Capitalize or not to capitalize

In the following statement: the Narraguagus and Penobscot riversshould the word "rivers" be capitalized? I have my opinion, but in the spirit of not biasing responses I'll keep it to myself; my office as a whole is split 50/50. One way or the other, half the people in my office are wro

[ECOLOG-L] Hiring field ecology instructors in Costa Rica

Field Instructor Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Program Application period closes October 28th, 2009 Description: Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring instructors to teach and lead 4 to 12 day field ecology courses in Costa Rica. Our programs introduce students to real-world scientifi

[ECOLOG-L] clb request

All: I am in need of cottonwood leaf beetle (Chrysomela scripta) eggs or possibly, actively producing adults. I would need about 2-3,000 eggs. Please let me know as soon as possible if you might have any available. Additionally, if you have any information regarding maintaining active

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Looking for Project manager for Women in Science NSF-ADVANCE grant

Program/Research Manager, CCAS ADVANCE Initiative The College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado invites nominations and applications for the position of Program/Research Manager, position #E99538. This is a full-time, 12-month position associated with the CCAS

[ECOLOG-L] looking for references aquatic environment pollution aquaculture

Dear Ecologers, I am looking for wide range of references: papers, technical reports, presentations focused on the current status of aquatic pollution by aquaculture activities and methods to reduce, clean it. Thank you very much for helps, TTH Ngo, - Original Message - From: "EC