Re: [ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

Thanks, J. A. I agree. Marching in protest may make you feel you are doing something but it doesn't say much positive about what should be done. As science professionals we should be meeting with or otherwise directly informing our leaders and communities on what should be done based upon the

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Does Marching Delegitimize Science?

The fact is that marches for science have (coordinated with other outreach to policymakers) changed minds. The Science is Vital campaign (http://scienceisvital.org.uk/) in the UK fought to save funding, to the extent that they were explicitly name-checked when funding was announced. That just m

[ECOLOG-L] Course Comparative Approaches in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Science, Oct 9-13, 2017, Barcelona (Spain)

Dear colleagues, The registration is now open for the course “Comparative Approaches in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Science”.This course brings together some of the leaders in functional ecology, demography, conservation science, and phylogenetic analyses to train participants on the combi

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Society of America's support for the March for Science

You can register if you're planning to attend, either in Washington, D.C. or elsewhere. https://www.esa.org/esablog/ecology-in-the-news/esa-endorses-science-march/ -- Dr. David W. Inouye Professor Emeritus Department of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-4415 ino...@umd.edu

[ECOLOG-L] REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and Eulerian Applications

A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org for more information. __

[ECOLOG-L] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ESA Physiological Ecology Section travel and presentation awards

Applications are now being accepted for the Physiological Ecology Section’s AWARDS for attendees at the ESA 2017 Annual Meeting. The student/postdoctoral awards include the following: (1) Student travel awards (applications due May 15, 2017) (2) Billings Oral Presentation Award (applications due

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Plant Ecology Seasonal Research Hourly, Newton, GA

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Hourly position. This 3-month position begins in May/June 2017 and has the potential of being extended. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. The employee’

[ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

Dear ECOLOG-ers, I’m Rachel, an early-career ecologist from Australia about to start my second postdoc in the U.S. I am starting this thread in response to several emails on the list where people are making arguments about why we, as scientists, should not march for science. It’s clear that the

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

Dear ECOLOG-ers, I believe we all have our justifications for marching on this Earth Day. As Rachel has mentioned this is not just March For Science. It encompasses so many factors along with that, me being a woman of color and from minority community in the developing world, I realize science

[ECOLOG-L] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: research technician - Edgewater, MD

The Ecosystem Conservation lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), led by Dr. Kim La Pierre, is recruiting a full-time research technician. Our lab explores community and ecosystem responses to global change drivers, and the role that symbioses, competition, and trophic int

[ECOLOG-L] New grant resources for water, education, species conservation & more

Hi ECOLOGers, New grant resources for you: 1. 16 water grants to apply to this summer - think wetlands, watersheds & water management grants 2. 7 environmental education grants to a

[ECOLOG-L] Wig-L-Bug discontinued ... suggestions for a grinding mill?

Good afternoon ECOLOGgers, I am in the market for a wig-l-bug grinding mill, but I've learned that they are discontinued so I haven't been able to find a supplier with aone in stock. Anyone have any other suggestions for a grinder/pulverizer? I would use it to prepare insects and other organic

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

Hi Ecologer-ers, Wow! what a great conversation to be having. It is so wonderful to hear peoples science experiences without shying away from acknowledging how the greater political context has created bias and coerced the direction of research. The sooner that the scientific institution acknowled

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Summer small-mammal technicians. Application closes April 25 2017.

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[ECOLOG-L] Modeling the Environment temporary teaching position - WSU Vancouver Environmental Science Program

Washington State University Vancouver Environmental Sciences Program is seeking applicants for Adjunct Faculty to teach an undergraduate modeling course with one lab section during the Fall 2017 semester (August 21 – December 19). *Modeling the Environment**(Envr_Sci 310):* 4 credits (3 lectur

[ECOLOG-L] Seats still available: 3-week Dendrochronology (-ecology, -climatology, -archaeology) courses at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

Hello all, Seats are still available in our intensive 3-week dendrochronology training courses. Dendrochronology is the study of natural and human processes that are recorded in the tree-ring record. This record is retained over time due to the remarkable preservation qualities of wood, and across

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why we will March for Science

If anyone is going to the D.C. march, please let me know! I'd love to see you at The Nature Conservancy's tent, and then we should meet up after the march. I'm planning on attending this event. Join me? *Premiere of An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch* - Earth Day, April 22nd - 6pm in