Dear Environmental Studies Minors,
Please find the this week’s announcements below.
Please note that the Green Careers Fair is TONIGHT!
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.
TONIGHT!!! Green Careers Fair – March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
2.
Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate
– March 26
3.
BC Law School Sustainability
Career Panel – March 27
4.
Screening of Trashed –
March 28, 3:00 pm
5.
Lecture
by Richard Primack: Climate Change Comes to Thoreau’s Concord – April 1, 6:30pm
6.
Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Mapping Contest at Boston College
Summer Research and Internship Opportunities
1.
Virginia Barrier Islands REU
2.
Summer Ecosystem
Experience for Undergraduates
3.
Environmental Restoration
Field Study in Colorado
4.
Colorado and Caribbean
Ecosystems Field Studies
5.
Additional Resources for
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Off-Campus Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1.
Sila: A World Premiere, Central
Square Theater
2. Zoo New England Science and Conservation Day
3. Sustainable Energy Conference Scholarships
Graduate School Opportunities
1.
Geomorphic Research on the
Colorado River
2.
MA in Environmental Resource
Policy at GWU
Internship and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study
Abroad Opportunities, and Travel Opportunities
1.
Summer Jobs with the Fund
2.
Summer Job with Boston Natural
Areas Network
3.
Adirondack Park Jobs:
Watershed Stewardship Program
4.
Center For Ecological
Living and Learning International Programs
5.
Job Opportunities with Mass
PIRG
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
Join Environmental Law Society and learn about the variety
of career paths involving environmental or energy law!
Thurs. March 27, 6pm
Newton Campus, EW 120
Food Provided!
EcoPledge and BC Greener Lib
join forces to present:
Friday, March 28
3pm
3pm
O’Neill Library, Room 211
A “BC is Green” Week Event
Popcorn and Soda provided by the BC
Libraries
From the Website:
“Trashed” is a provocative investigation of
one of the fastest growing industries in North America. The garbage business.
The film examines a fundamental element of modern American culture…the disposal
of what our society defines as “waste.” It is an issue influenced by every
American, most of whom never consider the consequences. Nor, it seems, the
implications to our biosphere. At times humorous, but deeply poignant,
“Trashed” examines the American waste stream fast approaching a half billion
tons annually.
What are the effects all this waste will
have on already strained natural resources? Why is so much of it produced?
While every American creates almost 5 pounds of it every day, who is affected
most? And who wants America to make more?
The film analyzes the causes and effects of the seemingly
innocuous act of “taking out the garbage” while showcasing the individuals,
activists, corporate and advocacy groups working to affect change and reform
the current model. “Trashed” is an informative and thought-provoking film
everyone interested in the future of sustainability should see.
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
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.
NSF REU listings
Ecology REUs and other summer research opportunities
Biology REUs
Sila:
A world premiere, Central Square theater
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!
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.
Dear Students,
As you consider graduate school opportunities, you may want
to look at the MA Program in Environmental Resource Policy (ENRP) at George
Washington University.
The ENRP program has a number of distinctive features --
militantly interdisciplinary, a pragmatic focus on problem-solving, and a DC
location -- that make it unique. The program prepares students to
enter environmental policy careers in government agencies, non-profit
organizations, environmental advocacy groups, think tanks, and the corporate
sector.
If you are interested, feel free to check us out at go.gwu.edu/enrp. And if you have any specific questions, please let me know.
Ideally, applications for Fall 2014 should be submitted by early April.
Cheers,
Peter
If you are interested, feel free to check us out at go.gwu.edu/enrp. And if you have any specific questions, please let me know.
Ideally, applications for Fall 2014 should be submitted by early April.
Cheers,
Peter
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Peter
Linquiti
Visiting Professor of Public Policy & Public Administration
Director, Environmental Resource Policy Program
George Washington University
Visiting Professor of Public Policy & Public Administration
Director, Environmental Resource Policy Program
George Washington University
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:
·
Public education and natural/cultural history
interpretation.
·
Perform watercraft inspections; remove AIS,
operation of boat wash station (where present).
·
Data collection: boat launch use patterns, AIS
removal.
·
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.
·
Report writing.
General Qualifications:
·
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.
·
Ability to work in rainy weather, both on and off
the water.
·
Must possess and provide proof of medical
coverage effective during the period of this appointment.
·
Individual vehicle needed for commuting to duty
stations.
Specialty Skills Preferred
·
Experience operating and navigating small
watercraft.
·
Writing, desktop publishing, public
speaking/education proficiency.
·
Capacity to carry and maneuver up to 50 pounds
and perform other strenuous activities.
·
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
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.
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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B. Kevin Brown
Graduate Assistant, Environmental Studies
617-552-2477
Devlin 213
Winter/Spring 2014 Office Hours: Monday 10:00am-1:00pm,
Tuesday 11:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 1:00-5:00pm, and Thursday 11:00-4:00pm
