Dear
Environmental Studies Minors,
Please
find the this week’s announcements below.
Be sure to stop by Higgins Atrium this evening for the Senior Seminary
Poster Symposium and the Sustainability Fair tomorrow in Carney Dining Room.
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. Senior Seminar Poster Symposium TONIGHT
2. Sustainability
Fair at BC TOMORROW
Summer
Research Opportunity
1. Hampshire College Food, Farm, and Sustainability
Institute
Off-Campus
Lectures, Forums, and Exhibitions
1. MIT
Climate CoLab Student Research Contest
2.
Exploring Cambridge’s Urban Forest
3.
Sila: A World Premiere, Central Square Theater
Graduate
and Professional School Opportunities
1.
PhD Assistantship in Human Health and the
Environment at the University of Vermont
2. Professional Development Certificate in Campus Sustainability
at University of Vermont
Internship
and Job Opportunities, Site Visits, Study Abroad Opportunities, and Travel
Opportunities
1. Oberlin College Sustainable Energy Technology Research Fellow
2. Adirondack Park Jobs: Watershed Stewardship Program
3. Center For Ecological Living and Learning International
Programs
4. Job Opportunities with Mass PIRG
5.
Internship with Environment America
Best,
Kevin
--
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
Save
the Date for BC’s Sustainability Fair on Wednesday, April 30 from 11am to 2pm In
Carney Dining Room on the 3rd floor of McElroy.
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At MIT’s Climate CoLab you can
work with people from all over the world to develop ideas for what we can
do about climate change, right now.
If you submit one of the winning
ideas, you’ll be able to present it before government officials,
business executives, NGO leaders and scientists who can help move
proposals toward implementation, as well as share it at an MIT
conference, where a $10,000 Grand Prize will be awarded.
Even if you don’t have new ideas
yourself, you can help improve other people’s ideas and support the ones
you find most promising.
Current contests address
low-carbon energy, building efficiency, adaptation, geoengineering,
shifting public attitudes and behaviors, and over a dozen other topics.
Entries are due July 20, 2014.
Can
crowdsourcing save the planet? Join the crowd and find out at www.climatecolab.org/?utm_source=contact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=contest
Sila: A world premiere, Central
Square theater
Dr.
Christine Vatovec of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
at the University of Vermont is seeking a qualified candidate who is committed
to pursuing a Ph.D. degree, gaining pedagogical skills as a teaching assistant,
and engaging in high-quality environmental health social science research.
Specifically, the research addresses:
•
The socio-ecological consequences of medical care, and
•
Human-health benefits of nature contact.
Potential
candidates for the assistantship must meet admission standards and be fully
accepted to the University of Vermont’s Natural Resources doctoral
program. Candidates must have positive recommendations from previous positions.
Prior qualitative research experience is preferred. Strong organizational,
project management and communication skills are desirable. Please see attached
full position description or visit https://sites.google.com/site/christinevatovec/research-team.
For
further information, contact Dr. Christine Vatovec (cvatovec@uvm.edu). Review of applications
will begin immediately.
A five-day, intensive summer program for Professional Development. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Dates: Monday,
June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2014
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Daily
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Daily
For
more information, http://learn.uvm.edu/sustainability/campus-sustainability-leadership-program/
The hire will play a central role in
the development and management of hardware, software and data associated with
“Environmental Dashboard,” a novel technological system that provides community
residents, faculty, students and facilities personnel with real-time feedback
on energy, water, and other environmental conditions in residential and
commercial buildings and through whole communities. We seek candidates with college or masters degree
(or equivalent in experience) with deep knowledge of computer systems and
excellent organizational skills who is excited by the opportunity to develop
and manage novel technology designed to motivate and empower citizens to take
better care of the environment. Review of applicants will begin
immediately until the position is filled, ideally for a June start date. More information on the project can be found at:www.oberlindashboard.org. Applicants should review and respond to the complete
position description posted at: http://new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/jobs_detail.dot?id=60c5d71e-d4a5-48d4-b5d2-b426037bba56
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
