Dear Environmental Studies Minors,
Please find the this week’s announcements below. Have
a great Spring Break!
The Environmental Studies program now has a Facebook
page. Like it today at https://www.facebook.com/bcenvstudy.
We promise not to flood your newsfeed with updates will but keep you informed
about both the most important ESP events and relevant local, national, and
global environmental news stories.
On Campus Forums and Presentations
1.
Save the Date –
Green Careers Fair – March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
2.
Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Mapping Contest at Boston College
Summer Research and Internship Opportunities
1.
Summer Ecosystem
Experience for Undergraduates
2.
Angel Mounds REU
3.
Undergraduate Summer Research
Experience at Utah State University
4.
Interdisciplinary Research
on Human Impacts in the Lake Champlain Ecosystem
5.
Environmental Restoration
Field Study in Colorado
6.
Colorado and Caribbean
Ecosystems Field Studies
7.
Ecosystem Restoration
through Interdisciplinary Exchange
8.
Additional Resources for
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Off-Campus Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1. Art of Science in New England, 1700-1920
2. Zoo New England Science and Conservation Day
3. Sustainable Energy Conference Scholarships
4. Exhibition on Climate Change at the Harvard Museum of Natural
History
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Adirondack Park Jobs:
Watershed Stewardship Program
2.
Center For Ecological
Living and Learning International Programs
3.
Geomorphic Research on the
Colorado River
4.
Job Opportunities with Mass
PIRG
5.
Volunteer Opportunities with
GoEco
6.
Internship with
Environment America
7.
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
8.
Green
Corps Environmental Training Program
9.
Environment
Massachusetts
Best,
Kevin
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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 10:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday
11:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 1:00-5:00pm, and Thursday 12:00-5:00pm
Introduction to ArcGIS
Feb. 28th , 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
O’Neill 307
More details and registration:
Students are invited to present their GIS mapping work as
part of a campus-wide celebration of geospatial research at Boston College.
Prizes will be awarded to the top student entries which will be displayed in
the O’Neill Library lobby on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014. See full
details at:
The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability
(EICES) invites you to Apply
Now for the Summer Ecosystem
Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
Program.
The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
program provides undergraduate students of all majors with a global
understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability. The SEE-U program
gives you the opportunity to participate in a combination of lectures and labs,
while conducting environmental fieldwork in unique natural settings around the
world.
- Takes place in environmental hotspots or human impacted field sites.
- Earn 6 points of science credit from Columbia University in just 5 weeks.
- Designed for students of all majors. No prerequisites required to enroll.
- Takes place in environmental hotspots or human impacted field sites.
- Earn 6 points of science credit from Columbia University in just 5 weeks.
- Designed for students of all majors. No prerequisites required to enroll.
- Students at all colleges and universities may apply*
Special fellowship funding is available from EICES.
SEE-U is held in beautiful, yet human impacted, ecological settings.
*You are responsible for confirming that
the credits from the SEE-U program are transferable and may be applied to your
current academic program. If you have any questions or if your academic advisor
would like to speak with one of our faculty members please contact us.Special fellowship funding is available from EICES.
SEE-U is held in beautiful, yet human impacted, ecological settings.
Interested in Learning
More? Contact
EICES at: eices@columbia.edu or
212-854-0149
Angel Mounds REU
Multidisciplinary Training for Students in
Environmental and Social Sciences through Archaeological Research
The Departments of Anthropology and Earth Sciences at Indiana
University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the Indiana Geological Survey and Department of Geological Sciences at Indiana
University-Bloomington are pleased to offer the second year of a National
Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program
entitled "Angel Mounds REU Site: Multidisciplinary Training for Students
in Environmental and Social Sciences through Archaeological Research" (NSF
Award No. 1262530). This eight-week program in June and July will
include four weeks of fieldwork that will examine the interplay among climate
change, human settlement histories, and agricultural impacts to landscapes over
the past 2,000 years across the lower Midwestern United States. This will be
followed by four weeks of laboratory training at IUPUI (Indianapolis, IN)
analyzing the materials and data from the fieldwork. This student-driven
research will document the timing and potential relationships between
population, settlement and landscape changes related both to climatic factors
(i.e., Medieval Climate Anomaly & Little Ice Age) and human-related
land-use and agricultural practices. The underlying questions include 1) how
did climate and landscape status affect human populations, and 2) in turn, how
did human populations affect landscapes, regional ecologies and biodiversity?
We will address these questions by combining lake sediment core records of
climate, soil geochemistry and landscape nutrient status (for human impact
factors) with archeological records from major pre-Columbian settlements in the
Illinois and Ohio River valleys.
The goal of this
project is to foster a new generation of scholars that can work across
disciplinary boundaries to craft meaningful and empirically-sound
interpretations about research questions that transcend the social, natural and
behavioral sciences and capture public interest (e.g., climate change).
Nationally recruited undergraduates from the environmental and social sciences
and humanities, as well as other science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) disciplines will be provided with field and laboratory
training in paleolimnology, geochemistry, archaeology, geomorphology,
geophysics, and geoarchaeology. Over the program’s three years, REU Fellows
will conduct original research on the Native peoples that inhabited the lower
Midwest through investigation of earthwork construction (previous Year 1 at Angel Mounds),
reconstruction of the paleoenvironment (current
year), and exploration of the timing and relationship between
fortification construction, settlement development and subsequent site
abandonment (Year 3 at Angel Mounds [2015]). Examples of the student-driven research
projects and outcomes from Year 1 of the Angel Mounds NSF REU program can be
found here. You can also view
theAngel Mounds Field School blog that was maintained
by students during the 2013 field season.
The educational
programming of the Angel Mounds REU will promote undergraduate
professionalization and enhance their skills by providing training in
multidisciplinary field methods and hands-on use of sophisticated instruments.
In the laboratory settings, students will learn to process, analyze and curate
the sediment cores, artifacts, ecofacts and other data collected. Analytical
techniques taught in the laboratory will include basic identification,
description and quantification of the sediment cores, artifacts and other field
data, as well as advanced methods of geochemical detection and estimation. The
training provided to analyze geophysical data, sedimentology, pedology, and
archaeological results, including GIS development and database management, will
enhance many important 21st century skills such
as digital literacy, database implementation and management, inventive
thinking, and the understanding of complex interrelationships. Through this
diverse and multidisciplinary training, students will gain a solid foundation
in field and laboratory research and begin to form peer and professional
relationships that will serve them for the rest of their careers.
Dates
The 2014 Angel
Mounds REU will run from June 2nd through August 1st. The four-week field component in the Illinois and
Ohio River valleys will occur between June 2nd and June 27th. A one-week break for July 4th and prepping of the labs and materials will
occur between June 30th and July 4th. The four-week lab component at IUPUI will run
from July 7th through August 1st.
Recruitment & Prerequisites
The Angel Mounds
REU will 1) increase disciplinary connections of undergraduates through
peer-to-peer relationships, 2) provide students with the vocabulary to
communicate with peers from other
disciplines, 3)
create a greater awareness of the importance of multidisciplinary research, and
4) increase overall diversity of archaeological research environments. We seek
a diverse set of students, which will allow them to bridge existing
disciplinary boundaries and build a broad network of professional
relationships.
Sophomores and
juniors in their respective programs with an interest in interdisciplinary
science are strongly encouraged to apply to the Angel Mounds NSF REU program.
While the research questions revolve around archaeological sites, regions and
time periods, we encourage talented undergraduates with diverse majors and
programs of study ranging from biochemistry, geology, environmental studies and
biology to anthropology, geography and Native American studies to apply to our
program. Members of groups underrepresented in the social sciences, humanities,
and STEM disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes Native
students currently enrolled at higher-education institutions. Preference will
also be given to applicants from colleges and universities that do not have
substantial research opportunities or the STEM disciplines at the graduate
level. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) is preferred of all
applicants.
Additional Information
Participants in the
Angel Mounds REU will receive a $500/week stipend ($4,000 for eight weeks). The
program will also cover all housing and the requisite field and laboratory
equipment. In addition, a $300 allowance will be provided to participants for
travel to the REU site from their institution or home. A $500 allowance has
also been budgeted for student presentations of research findings at a regional
archaeological conference in the fall subsequent to project participation.
Educational Programming
Week 1 of the
program will begin in the Illinois Valley with a project orientation,
description of the research design and participation in an ongoing excavation
at a Mississippian-era village. The REU Fellows will also receive lectures and
tours of the historical and environmental contexts that highlight previous and
ongoing research related to Year 2′s foci. Demonstrations on field methodology,
sampling strategies, data recording protocols, and paperwork will be provided
with considerable attention given to effectively illustrating how the variable,
multidisciplinary sources of data will be collected, analyzed, and integrated
by the project’s participants. At the end of Week 1, the REU Fellows will be
ready to actively participate in the research project. Research teams will be created
and a schedule will be provided for their rotation through the research
projects.
During Weeks 2-4,
the REU Fellows will have sustained, intense interaction with REU staff and
graduate student mentors as they rotate into different field research sites and
employ associated methods. The ensuing rotation will provide roughly five field
days for each research team to rotate through the three regionally-based
projects. In general, students will devote about one week to geoarchaeological
and geophysical investigations in west-central Illinois, which will be followed
by three weeks of paleolimonological research in the Illinois and Ohio River
valleys.
Weeks 5 through 8
will be devoted to laboratory analyses at IUPUI- located in the heart of
Indianapolis. Students will spend Week 5 in learning about lab
protocols, safety standards and the suite of methodologies to be employed, as
well as curation and artifactual analyses. They will also begin working on
their research projects and focus on some specialized analytical topics,
including processing and modeling the geophysical data, geochemistry/core
analysis, archival research, and developing a GIS framework. The laboratory
research experience will include traditional quantitative and qualitative
methods (e.g., types, counts, weights), database development (e.g., Access,
Excel, PastPerfect), spatial analysis with GIS, and an introduction to more
advanced methods of 3-D scanning. Geochemistry laboratory work will include
sediment core analysis via spectroscopic and core-scanning XRF, as well as
selected interval sampling and analysis for other geochemical and isotopic
signals related to human activity and climate change. Guest lectures will be
provided by IUPUI and IU faculty on ethical conduct in scientific research and
engagement with descendant communities. Concurrently, faculty and staff from
IUPUI’s Center for Research and
Learning will lead workshops on professional development,
scholarship, and the effective presentation of data in scientific and public
venues.
As part of the
training and REU experience, students will be required to present their
original research at the annual Midwest Archaeological Conference (MAC). The
2014 MAC will be at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL from October 2nd to 4th, 2014.
Credit Hours for REU
Participants
REU participants
can earn credit hours for the field and laboratory experiences through the
Department of Anthropology at IUPUI. If interested, contact Dr. Wilson about
registering for ANTH-P 405: Field Work in Archaeology (Section 5034). Undergraduates from colleges and
universities outside of the IU-system will need to enroll as non-degree seeking
students for the summer.
The USU Quinney College of Natural Resources has received a
generous endowment, with which we are sponsoring several undergraduate research
projects during summer 2014. We are hoping to recruit excellent undergraduates
from across the US and beyond. All research projects include a $4000 stipend
and travel expenses to and from Logan. I am co-supervising one project with a
fish biologist (Phaedra Budy) entitled “Quantifying effects of high severity
wildfire on fish habitat” but many other opportunities exist. For a complete
list of potential projects and application information, see: http://cnr.usu.edu/htm/students/asc/reu/
Applications are due March 1st and successful
candidates will be notified by March 31. Contact me (patrick.belmont@usu.edu) or any of
the faculty supervisors associated with the listed projects for more
information.
Patrick Belmont
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Patrick Belmont, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Watershed Sciences
Utah State University
5210 Old Main Hill, NR 350
Logan, Utah 84322-5210
Phone: 435-797-3794
Fax: 435-797-1871
Our 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
program will
provide ten undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research on the
ecological and socioeconomic impacts of humans in the Lake Champlain ecosystem.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, REU students will participate in an
interdisciplinary cooperative model that promotes integrated thinking across
disciplines within and between the natural and social sciences.
For more information, please
visit http://www.uvm.edu/~ecolab/?Page=REU.html
To apply, visit http://www.uvm.edu/~epscor/new02/?q=node/1899
Applications are due March 1,
2014
Questions and inquiries should be directed to Jason
Stockwell at jdstockw@uvm.edu
Field Studies in Geography (GES 446)
Waldo Canyon Fire Scar - Cheyenne Mountain - Kit Carson Peak
Colorado
Adventure • Education • Service
Earth Corps is a selective field-based course that offers motivated, environmentally conscious students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado wilderness. The program is designed to integrate key lessons in environmental studies with the completion of multiple critical environmental restoration projects. Run by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute in partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Earth Corps attracts exceptional students from across the nation to participate in this unique service learning opportunity.
Earth Corps was created to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to directly address a critical environmental threat while immersed in a backcountry wildland environment. This hands-on program combines environmental education with environmental stewardship through an intensive 6-week field study. For the duration of the program, participants live and work in a backcountry setting, complete long hours of very demanding physical labor at altitudes of 8,000-14,000+ feet, work effectively as a team, exercise the highest level of commitment and perseverance, and make enduring friendships. Students will develop key outdoor skills during the program and through their summits of Cheyenne Mountain, Challenger Point, and Kit Carson Peak. Students will practice and learn Leave No Trace, backcountry navigation, alpine mountaineering, and risk management.
Earth Corps 2014 students will complete three environmental restoration projects in the following locations: Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar, Cheyenne Mountain, and Kit Carson Peak. Students will gain field experience in restoration ecology. Students will learn about soil, vegetation, hydrology, land/recreation management, and other key aspects of land restoration. Upon successful completion of the program, each student will receive 4 hours of credit from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (GES 446: Field Studies in Geography).
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) environmental stewardship and education organization dedicated to the conservation of public lands in the Southern Rocky Mountains. RMFI accomplishes its mission through key environmental projects developed in partnership with federal, state, and municipal land management agencies.
2014 Program Dates: June 30 - August 10
To Apply: Go to our website, www.rmfi.org, or contact our office for more detailed information and an application form. A complete application includes:
• Completed RMFI Program Application form
• Cover letter detailing interest in program and qualifications
• Current resume
Course Fee: There is a course fee of $2,500. Please do not let the fee dissuade you from applying for the program as scholarships are available.
Application Deadline: Early deadline March 7, final deadline
March 28. Participants announced April 18.
Program Dates: May 28 to August
8, 2014 (10 weeks)
Website: http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU.php
Application Deadline: March 1, 2014
Applications are now being accepted for the summer 2014 Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) REU at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB). The ERIE-REU, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct interdisciplinary faculty-mentored research on a diverse array of projects related to ecological restoration of aquatic systems.
Students involved in the ERIE-REU program will receive one-on-one mentoring in the conduct of environmental research, focused training in environmental and professional development topics, and exposure to a variety of research methods. The program includes weekly group meetings to share research progress, and culminates with a symposium in which each student will present his/her research findings in oral and poster formats. In addition, students will participate in social events and field trips highlighting ecosystem restoration efforts and the environment of western New York and the lower Great Lakes region.
Website: http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU.php
Application Deadline: March 1, 2014
Applications are now being accepted for the summer 2014 Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) REU at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB). The ERIE-REU, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct interdisciplinary faculty-mentored research on a diverse array of projects related to ecological restoration of aquatic systems.
Students involved in the ERIE-REU program will receive one-on-one mentoring in the conduct of environmental research, focused training in environmental and professional development topics, and exposure to a variety of research methods. The program includes weekly group meetings to share research progress, and culminates with a symposium in which each student will present his/her research findings in oral and poster formats. In addition, students will participate in social events and field trips highlighting ecosystem restoration efforts and the environment of western New York and the lower Great Lakes region.
REU participants will receive a $500/week stipend (total of $5,000) and on-campus housing in a newly constructed LEED-certified student complex. A full time commitment to REU activity is expected (i.e., participants do not enroll in academic classes during the same period). Participation is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and students must be enrolled as undergraduate students in a college program through Fall of the following year (graduating seniors are ineligible). Most successful applicants have completed their junior year of study, although well-qualified sophomores are encouraged to apply.
All eligible undergraduate students interested in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, or geography are encouraged to submit an on-line application; application instructions, faculty participants, and more information can be found at http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU_apply.php. Students from underrepresented groups or attending institutions lacking research facilities or opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB's more than 29,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities.
For more information, please contact:
ERIE-REU Program Coordinator
University at Buffalo
202 Jarvis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-3000
Email: ugrad-erie@buffalo.edu
http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/REU.php
NSF REU listings
Ecology REUs and other summer research opportunities
Biology REUs
Energypath is
the region's largest sustainable energy event attracting industry
professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and across the
United States. The goal of Energypath is to increase the knowledge of and
passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow.
To assist you,
the Sustainable Energy Fund is proud to provide full scholarships to
students and educators on a first come, first serve basis to attend
Energypath 2014 at Albright College June 15th through June 20th.
To register and
learn more about Energypath 2014 call 610-264-4440, visit Energypath
2014 Scholarships.
Register now!
Time and space are limited. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Ongoing exhibit
Developed in collaboration with the Harvard University
Center for the Environment Climate Change: Our Global Experiment will
help you separate truth from spin and provide a basis for making informed
decisions affecting the future of our planet. The exhibit offers an insider’s
look at the scientific study of climate, presenting the latest research from
renowned experts at Harvard and around the world. Get the facts, draw your own
conclusions, then take part in a unique computer simulation that allows you to
choose a course of action and see the consequences for the planet.
Positions: Full time
(approximately 30) and part time (few) positions available.
Full-time (40 hours) - work all weekends plus 3 days per week (5 days per week
total);
Part time position works weekends, plus one weekday morning.
Supervisory positions
(2)
Background & Mission of the Program
The Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) at Paul Smith's
College is a community‑based program designed primarily to educate the public
about aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues pertaining to specific watersheds.
Stewards interact with visitors at boat ramps and perform watercraft
inspections intended to prevent the transport of AIS. The WSP also fulfils
research and service functions. Visit this link for our annual report: http://www.adkinvasives.com/Aquatic/Resources/documents/WSPProgramSummary2013.pdf
Steward locations: Lake Placid/Saranac
Lake/Tupper Lake area, Chateaugay Lake, Cranberry Lake, Long Lake, Raquette Lake,
Fulton Chain of Lakes, Stillwater Reservoir, Saratoga Lake and other lakes.
Most stewards should be located within commuting distance of Paul Smith’s
College, Saratoga Lake, Tupper Lake, or Raquette Lake. Housing is not
provided by WSP.
Term of appointment: May 19 – August 24, 2014
(14 weeks); 1 additional week until Labor Day required, depending on employee’s
fall semester school schedule (15 weeks total)
Base pay: $13.50/hour
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Public education and natural/cultural history
interpretation.
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Perform watercraft inspections; remove AIS,
operation of boat wash station (where present).
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Data collection: boat launch use patterns, AIS
removal.
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Service projects (one day per week): invasive
species mapping and control, loon monitoring, trail maintenance, write
newsletter, update social media, environmental education with all ages and
presentations.
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Report writing.
General Qualifications:
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Completed or pursuing a degree in natural
resources, biology, environmental studies, science, or a related field.
·
Capable of performing duties independently and
proactively.
·
Strong verbal communication, writing, and
environmental interpretation skills.
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Ability to work in rainy weather, both on and
off the water.
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Must possess and provide proof of medical
coverage effective during the period of this appointment.
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Individual vehicle needed for commuting to duty
stations.
Specialty Skills Preferred
·
Experience operating and navigating small
watercraft.
·
Writing, desktop publishing, public
speaking/education proficiency.
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Capacity to carry and maneuver up to 50 pounds
and perform other strenuous activities.
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Experience, training, and/or NYS certification
in herbicide use
To Apply:
Applicants may submit a letter of intent, resume and contact
information for three professional references.
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be
sent in Word format to: employment@paulsmiths.edu
Mailing address: Director of Human Resources, Paul Smith’s
College, PO Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.
Faxed to: (518) 327-6161. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. Interviews with selected candidates will be
conducted either in-person, via telephone, or computer conferencing.
Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College
community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its
continued Affirmative Action program.
Dear Students,
Are you interested in having an adventure
of a lifetime while learning how to live sustainably? The planet needs stewards
to get us back on track to a sustainable future. And you (yes, you) are it.
Think of this as an anything
is possible, opportunity to learn how one life, your life, can make
a BIG difference in the world.
If you are interested in celebrating what
is right in the world and being a part of real life solutions to the problems
we face, join us for an unforgettable study abroad experience and the adventure
of a lifetime while learning how to live sustainably.
Go beyond traditional study abroad
programs. Be a part of local and global solutions to environmental, social, and
economic problems. Experience some of the world’s most inspiring examples of
community sustainability from organizations like Heifer International,
Sustainable Harvest International, and others. Learn experientially and through
service learning opportunities that integrate classroom knowledge with
real-world applications.
The world has great need of people who not
only understand what sustainability is all about, but who are committed to
making a difference in the world. The world has a great need of people like
you.
Head on over to http://www.cellonline.org/programs/study-abroad-program/ for
more information, or take a look at this video to hear how CELL Alums define
sustainability.
Have questions? Drop us a line at info@cellonline.org.
We have space available in our three-week
Maymester programs in Iceland and Central America, in our Fall 2014 programs in East Africa, and Iceland and in our Spring 2015 programs in East Africa, Iceland, and Central America.
Drop us an e-mail or contact us by phone
for more information (dave@cellonline.org or
tel.(207) 230-4025.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Dave and CELL Team
Center for Ecological Living and Learning
(CELL)
60 Blueberry Hill Road
Hope, Maine 04847
Tel. 207-230-4025; E-mail: info@cellonline.org; Web: www.cellonline.org
PhD or MS Research Assistantship in “Shedding new light
on sandbar dynamics in Grand Canyon using emerging SFM photogrammetry
techniques"
Funding is available at either the MS or PhD level for a
student to explore the application of 'structure from motion' techniques to
studying alluvial sandbars. The research objective is to better understand the
highly localized nature of sandbar responses to hydrologic regime. This
requires a rapid technique for accurately surveying subaerial sandbars to
complement long-term data sets. The student would be based at Utah State
University in the Department of Watershed Sciences in the Ecogeomorphology and
Topographic Analysis Lab (http://etal.joewheaton.org).
Dr. Joe Wheaton would act as the primary supervisor, but the student would work
closely with USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring Research Center staff – specifically
Dr. Paul Grams and Dr. Daniel Buscombe (www.gcmrc.gov) -- and a large group of academic and
government researchers working in Grand Canyon and throughout the Colorado
River Basin.
The ideal candidate should have, or is keen to develop,
skills in GIS and/or a high-level programming language such as
Matlab/Python/IDL; an interest in image processing/photogrammetry; a background
in geomorphology/geology/geography/engineering or related discipline. Strong
writing and communication skills are essential. The project will involve
extended field work in the Grand Canyon, so field experience is a must.
Interested prospective students should send an email of interest, with
CV, cover letter, example of writing, a cartographic example (i.e. figures or
maps), and any questions to Joe.Wheaton@usu.edu, pgrams@usgs.gov,
and dbuscombe@usgs.gov.
PhD or MS Research Assistantship in Investigating Bed
Form Dynamics and Bed Load Transport on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon
PhD or MS assistantship is currently available at the
University of Wyoming in coordination with the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and
Research Center. The project will focus on an investigation of sand
transport in the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with particular
emphasis on bed form dynamics and bed load. The ideal candidate will have broad
interests in the application of sediment transport theory to field observations
and the desire to develop skills in quantitative analysis and modeling. A
Passion for field work is a must. Degree opportunities at UWyo include
the department of Geology & Geophysics and the Water Resources /
Environmental Science and Engineering program. Contact Brandon McElroy (bmcelroy@uwyo.edu) or Paul Grams (pgrams@usgs.gov) for more information.
Looking for a job that makes a difference? U.S.PIRG is
hiring college seniors to work as Campus Organizers on college campuses across
the country. On issue after issue, we see powerful interests corrupting the
democratic process, twisting public policy to serve their own ends. U.S. PIRG
takes action by documenting the problems, finding practical solutions,
informing the public and making the case for change directly to
decision-makers. We work on fighting climate change, restoring democracy, and
protecting public health. Apply online atwww.uspirg.org/jobs or email wellington@masspirgstudents.org
for more details.
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GoEco is providing global
volunteering opportunities for university students, faculty,
and staff of Geography and Environmental Studies. Volunteers can
choose from a variety of placements that will focus on wildlife and
environmental research and conservation, as well as community and educational
development. Discover the intriguing landscape of Madagascar with the Wildlife and Research
Conservation project or get up close and personal
with South Africa's wildlife at the Wildlife Sanctuary project.
For a truly unique cultural experience become a counselor at the Multicultural Eco Summer Camp
in Israel where you will immerse yourself in the culturally dynamic
community.
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MADAGASCAR: Wildlife Research and
Conservation
Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island, and home
to the most fascinating flora, fauna, and eco-system. With its unique
creatures and landscapes, there is no better location to conduct
environmental and wildlife surveys. Though challenging, this experience will
see volunteers truly immerse themselves in nature, live in field camps made
up of tents and showers with basic amenities while spending early mornings
and late nights studying and collecting data on all of the fascinating things
that Madagascar has to offer.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Wildlife Sanctuary
The Volunteers will live in a comfortable house located on
the sanctuary, with zebras and other wildlife roaming right outside the front
door! The project will have set daily tasks such as cleaning, feeding,
and general care of the animals. Volunteers will also have the chance to work
on a variety of other projects including checking fire breaks, constructing
enclosures, building a vulture kitchen, and creating other things that will
further enrich the quality of life for the animals in the sanctuary.
With so much to do and see, there is never a dull moment.
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ISRAEL: Multicultural Eco Summer Camp
Mughar, located in northern Israel and overlooking the Sea
of Galilee, is a diverse town with a long and rich history. This camp
provides a great opportunity for Druze, Christian, and Muslim kids to learn
and play together in a unique summer program. Join a group of local staff and
international volunteers to teach environmental education, arts, sports, and
English. Volunteers will have the chance to use their initiative and personal
skills to create innovative ways of teaching and interacting with the kids.
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Programs Include:
● Accommodations
● Full board
● Full
pre-departure & in-country assistance, training, and support
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Volunteer Feedback
Bexsyra, a GoEco volunteer at the Multicultural Eco Summer
Camp, wrote a post on our volunteer blog about her experience in Israel.
Here's an excerpt:
"The most exciting
part about my journey was learning about the different cultures and
religions. You can read about such things or watch them on TV but it is
nothing like experiencing them first hand. I think it's very important to
learn that there are people in this world who were raised differently from
you, have different religions, eat different kinds of food but yet you can
still relate to them in so many ways."
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Since 1989, the Antioch Education Abroad Brazilian
Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Biodiversity program has
engaged students through in-depth field studies across a variety of biomes
in Brazil. This is a Fall Semester program, with a new Summer Term option (see
schedule here). All students explore the flora, fauna, and ecological
characteristics of the Amazon
Rainforest, Atlantic Coastal Forest, and coastal marine systems, and how
environmental factors contribute to species and habitat diversity. Students
enrolled in the full semester program continue their studies in Brazil to
include advanced studies of the impact of human activities on biodiversity and
ecosystem function, a Portuguese language intensive, and an Independent Field
Internship.
Unique program features:
1. Program is led by Antioch University professor Suzanne
Kolb, PhD, who is assisted by Brazilian professors, research scientists, and
activists, who provide local expertise on current environmental issues facing
each region.
2. Fall semester students engage in a month-long
field internship, working with a Brazilian scientist or NGO for
individualized hands-on experience in their field of interest.
3. Students explore multiple ecosystems, allowing them to
compare the ecological characteristics of each, and providing a broader
understanding of ecology in Brazil.
Curriculum: The Fall Semester program offers 4
courses for 16 semester credits - Introduction to Brazilian Ecosystems;
Ecology and Protective Management of Biodiversity in Brazil; Beginning,
Intermediate, or Advanced Portuguese; Field Internship. Summer
Term students enroll in Introduction to Brazilian Ecosystems for 4
semester credits. Click
here to view detailed course descriptions. If you would like to review
syllabi for the process of approving this program, please contact
us.
Environment
America interns will spend their fall semester making a big difference on
critical environment issues and learning a ton, while getting the experience
they need to launch a career in the environmental movement after graduation.
Read
more about our internship program here. Interested candidates can
complete an online application here.
Monique Sullivan
Recruitment Director
Environment America
(202) 461-2448
The MA DOER Internship Programs seeks to provide interns
with exciting opportunities to assist DOER with implementing energy policies in
areas such as renewables, energy efficiency, alternative transportation, energy
markets, and more. The program is open to undergraduate students,
graduate students, law school students, and other individuals who are seeking experience
in the energy arena.
For more information visit: http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/guidance-technical-assistance/agencies-and-divisions/doer/doer-intern-program.html
Green Corps is looking
for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental
challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.
Apply online today at greencorps.org/apply
Green Corps
44 Winter St, 4th Fl
Boston, MA
02108
617 747 4302
Environment Massachusetts has a number of internship
opportunities posted on their website. For more information, please visit
http://environmentmassachusetts.org/page/jobs
or contact Alison Giest, Environment Massachusetts, New England Federal Field
Associate, at agiest@environmentmassachusetts.org
or 813-215-3604.
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