[ECOLOG-L] ESA 2016 Crosstown Walk Field Trip

Join us for a new field trip at ESA 2016 - The Crosstown Walk! Only $15 for registration! https://eco.confex.com/eco/2016/webprogram/Session11869.html The crosstown walk is a course module that can be used in undergraduate and graduate courses in ecology, design, planning, and social sciences

[ECOLOG-L] Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation still needs your help! Are you an amphibian and reptile expert?

PARC received 45 responses to the request for help from amphibian and reptile experts. *Thanks to all who have responded thus far!!* *We still need your help though!!* There are 13 species still in need of experts: 1. Black-knobbed Map Turtle 2. Louisiana Pinesnake 3. Reticulate

[ECOLOG-L] E.C. Pielou Award -- by Statistical Ecology Section at ESA

If you are a student giving a statistical ecology talk at the ESA meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, please consider entering yourself in the Pielou award competition. Email Beth Gardner at b...@uw.edu with the subject "Pielou award entry" if you want to be evaluated for the E.C. Pielou award. Please

[ECOLOG-L] EEB Visiting Fellow - University of Toronto

EEB Visiting Fellow This fellowship is meant to support world-class researchers wishing to visit the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) for periods of 6-12 months during their sabbatical. The value is up to $25K per year of expenses paid for the Fellow (e.g., travel, accommodation, etc.).

[ECOLOG-L] Observing bird-insect predation events

I am interested in studying birds attacking aerial insects in the wild, particularly insects that are visible from a distance such as butterflies. Does anyone know of reliable locations and times of year to make such observations? Thanks, Aaron Corcoran www.sonarjamming.com

[ECOLOG-L] Germination experiment suggestions

I am a PhD student from the University of Toronto in Helene’s Wagner lab and I am doing my thesis work with natural populations of Heliconia tortuosa in Costa Rica. In a general way, for my PhD thesis we want to know the effect of fragmentation on pollination, seed dispersal and the natural

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Position - Biology Education

Michigan State University, Plant Biology Department Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biology Education Full-time position to begin September 2016 for one year, with possibility for renewal. The postdoctoral research fellow will work on an NSF-funded study investigating contextual factors that

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc: Modelling Amazonian tree mortality, U. Leeds, UK

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in the Ecology and Global Change Group within the School of Geography at University of Leeds, UK. The position will focus on the mechanisms and consequences of increasing tree mortality across Amazonian forests. The position will

[ECOLOG-L] 6th International Deep-Sea Coral Symposium

6th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals September 11-16, 2016 • Boston Marriott Long Wharf • Boston, MA We are delighted to announce the 6th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals to be held at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, MA USA, from September 11 - 16, 2016. The ISDSC #6

[ECOLOG-L] giving expert testimony to congress

I've written an article about what it's like to give expert testimony on a scientific issue to a Congressional Committee that might interest some of you. Here's a link

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc opportunity at OSU in fire ecology/pyrogeography

Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University Fire ecology/pyrogeography Postdoctoral position studying spatial patterns of contemporary wildfire ‘refugia’ in western North America The Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Environmental Manager I, Natural Heritage Information Manager, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Position within Virginia Natural Heritage Program, managing the Information / GIS Section. * Application deadline: June 24, 2016. Applications may be submitted at: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com . Complete information on this position can be