Summer 2019 ReNUWIt REU program

ReNUWIt has several openings for paid research internships during Summer 2019. Apply to spend 9-10 weeks this summer on a mentored, independent research project in areas such as:

• Distributed Urban Water Systems
• Energy-positive Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
• Direct Potable Reuse
• Unit Process Wetlands and Riparian Zones
• Smart Managed Aquifer Recharge Technologies
• Distributed Stormwater Treatment Unit Processes
• Decision Support Tools for Utilities
• Visioning, Assessment, and Implementation Tools for Regional and Municipal Planning
• Technology Diffusion Pathways

Program Details

• 9 weeks, June-August (exact dates vary by campus)
• Competitive stipend (~$4500; varies by campus) and travel allowance up to $600
• On-campus housing provided
• Work expectation of 40 hrs/week
• 3-day all-REU meeting at Stanford
• Social and professional development events and activities

Program Eligibility

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (required by NSF)
• Sophomore, junior or senior as of Fall 2019, graduating no earlier than December 2019
• Attend U.S. college or university; preference to students from primarily undergraduate institutions and non-ReNUWIt campuses

How to Apply
1. Complete the online application form (https://tinyurl.com/y73qgej6) by 11:59pm (Pacific) on Sunday, February 10, 2019. In addition to the online application questions you will be asked to upload:

Unofficial transcript(s) from all undergraduate institutions attended

Personal statement (1-2 pages) discussing:

• Your educational background
• Your professional goals
• Why you are interested in the ReNUWIt REU program, and how it may help you attain your professional goals

2. You must also request letters of recommendation from two (2) referees. Your referees may be college professors who know you from classes and/or prior research experiences, current or former bosses, or other individuals who are well-suited to comment on your scholarship and character. Letters may be addressed to "Dr. Pam McLeod" and/or "ReNUWIt REU Program Selection Committee." Referees should upload letters on your behalf (https://tinyurl.com/y8rpdp3m) by February 10, 2019.


If you have questions about the 2019 ReNUWIt REU program, please visit our REU FAQ page. If you don't find your answer there, contact Pam McLeod, pamelamc@stanford.edu.

Participants will conduct mentored research in ReNUWIt faculty lab groups at Colorado School of Mines, New Mexico State University, Stanford University, and University of California at Berkeley.

ESA Career Fair February 8th, 2019

Join EcologyPlus, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) for a career fair recruiting for internships, programs, jobs, and volunteer opportunities. EcologyPlus is hosting a Green Opportunities, Diversity Workshop, & Career Fair on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 9:00am-4:30pm at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Student Center (4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008). We are also currently looking for organizations interested in being exhibitors/vendors, please visit: https://ecologyplus.esa.org/careerfair for more information. 

This is a FREE EVENT and registering will provide lunch. Please register by February 1^st at: https://ecologyplus.esa.org/careerfair. This fair is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines including non-UDC students.

2019 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program

2019 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) announces the 2019 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL). The Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program exposes students to a broad range of disciplines and provides an exciting opportunity for students to conduct research in the Great Lakes region under the mentorship of a CIGLR or GLERL scientist.

Description:
* We are offering nine (9) full-time, twelve-week positions.
* Eight positions are located at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), 4840 South State Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.  One position is located at the Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), 740 W. Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441.
* Positions will last for twelve weeks from the start date. The start date will be in early May, but this can be flexible (i.e., early June start) based on the selected candidate’s schedule or project needs.
* We seek to use these fellowships to increase diversity in STEM disciplines and strongly encourage applications from students who identify with groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in government and academic workforces.
* There is a stipend of $6,500 for the twelve-week period, paid in two installments of $3,250.

Eligibility:
* The program is limited to currently enrolled undergraduate (juniors and seniors preferred) and graduate students. We will also consider post-baccalaureate or post-masters students who have graduated within the past 12 months (of your fellow position start date) if the position fits directly within a student’s career goals.
* You must be either a U.S. citizen or a foreign national who is residing in the U.S. on a current Student Visa.
* Immediate relatives of any CIGLR or NOAA GLERL employees are not eligible to participate in this program, consistent with NOAA guidelines.

To Apply:
Visit the CIGLR website for application & more information: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportunities/student-fellowships/

Deadline:
22 February 2019 at 11:59 PM EST

Ph.D. Graduate Position- Indiana State University

Dr. Diana Hews, in collaboration with the Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation at Indiana State University (ISU), seeks qualified candidates for a Ph.D. graduate position to begin in May 2019. The student’s research will focus on the effects of silviculture on the health of Myotis bats, and in particular the federally-endangered Indiana Bat, Myotis sodalis. Both population density estimates and hormone analyses will be used to assess bat responses to timber harvest in a multi-year study. The student will be enrolled in the Department of Biology at ISU and supported by a research assistantship. The assistantship will include 4 years (48 months) of full support as a graduate research assistant, a full tuition waiver, and research funds (housing and field vehicle are also provided). For one year, the student will be supported on a 1-year graduate teaching assistantship (with stipend & tuition waiver) to fulfill a two semester (9- month) teaching requirement for PhD students. The student will be encouraged to apply for additional funding to support aspects of their field and laboratory research.

The doctoral student will be co-mentored by Dr. Joy M. O’Keefe, Director of ISU’s Bat Center and co-PI on the grant funding this research. Additional information about the Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation is at www.isubatcenter.org.


Minimum Qualifications:  a M.S. degree (or several years of post-baccalaureate field experience) in a biological discipline and an existing publication record. Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory experience (endocrinology, genetics, or parasitology, etc.) and field experience in wildlife biology (preferably with bats) and radio telemetry. The candidate must start summer employment and training in Missouri mid-May 2019, living at housing provided by the grant.

To Apply: In addition to applying to both the Department of Biology and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at ISU, applicants should send their CV (including GPA and GRE scores), contact information for at least three references, and a one-page letter describing their research interests as they relate to this position directly to Dr. Diana K. Hews at diana.hews@indstate.edu. See http://www.indstate.edu/biology/graduateprograms/grad.htm to apply and for more information about our graduate programs in biology. The deadline for application to the Biology Program is Feb 1, 2019.
Indiana State University is a public coeducational university in Terre Haute, Indiana, with a total enrollment of nearly 14,000 students. The university has been named a Green College by the Princeton Review; progressive initiatives include a community garden, a car-share program, local food options on campus, and a Climate Action Plan. Terre Haute, which sits just east of the Wabash River, is a major regional center for health care, education, industry, and the arts.

Applications will be considered as they are received, but are due no later than Feb 1, 2019.

Ecological Benefits Modeling- National Park Service

Location: Washington DC/Telework

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, full-time, paid internship. The U. S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) is seeking an upper level student with a background in Forestry, Arboriculture, Modelling Ecological Benefits, or related fields. The intern will use iTree Eco, a modeling program, to quantify changes in benefits of trees over time on National Park land in the National Capital Region. The intern will have the opportunity to analyze the relative ecological benefits conferred by trees using 10 years of data from 425 vegetation plots across the region. Additionally, the intern should have access to a computer with experience in analysis, modeling, scaling up, and be able to quantify ecological benefits. The highly urbanized and rapidly growing region around NCR parks makes them increasingly important as a critical refugia for biodiversity as species expand their ranges from the south in response to climate change. We anticipate that the internship will begin in May 2019 and continue through August 2019. Students must be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the internship.

The intern will work closely with the NPS Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance’s Science
Education Coordinator. The intern will have the opportunity to present findings to NPS staff in the
National Capital Region. This position will begin in May 2019 and end in August 2019; start and end
dates are flexible. Hours are full-time for 10-12 weeks. The bulk of work is by telework with limited
site visits to regional parks and UERLA in Washington, DC. Project mentors will include NPS staff in the UERLA and the Office of Natural Resources and Sciences.

To Apply: If interested, provide a current resume with references, transcripts, and letter of interest electronically to Ann_Gallagher@nps.gov, Science Education Coordinator, Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance, National Capital Region, National Park Service, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007, Cell: (202) 322-9888. Please use the subject line ‘Ecobenefits of Park Trees’.

The deadline for applying is February 15, 2019 at 5 pm ET. We expect to begin to interview
candidates the week of February 25, 2019.

Communicating Park Science Internship-National Park Service

Location: Washington DC/Telework4

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, full-time, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking an upper level undergraduate student with interest in Natural Resources, Science Communication, Park Science, National Parks, and/or related fields. Additionally, the intern should have access to a computer. The intern will be provided access to an array of science findings created by previous UERLA interns between 2015 and 2019. The Communicating Park Science intern will propose a variety of mechanisms for distributing the findings to park management and to the general public. Findings take the form of visual and written materials; videos, reports, resource briefs. The highly urbanized and rapidly growing region around NCR parks makes them increasingly important as a critical refugia for urban visitors and other species in a changing climate.

We anticipate that the internship will begin in May of 2019 and continue through August of 2019. Students must be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the internship.

The intern will work closely with the NPS Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance’s Science
Education Coordinator. The intern will have the opportunity to present findings to NPS staff in the
National Capital Region. This position will begin in May 2019 and end in August 2019; start and end
dates are flexible. Hours are full-time for 10-12 weeks. The bulk of work is by telework with limited
site visits to parks and UERLA in Washington, DC. Project mentors will include NPS staff in the
UERLA and the Office of Natural Resources and Sciences.

To Apply: If interested, provide a current resume with references, transcripts, and letter of interest electronically to Ann_Gallagher@nps.gov, Science Education Coordinator, Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance, National Capital Region, National Park Service, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007, Cell: (202) 322-9888. Please use the subject line ‘Communicating Science’.

 The deadline for applying is February 15, 2019 at 5 pm ET. We expect to begin to interview
candidates the week of February 25, 2019.

Identifying Science Stories Internship- National Park Service

Location: Washington DC/Telework

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, full-time, paid internship.

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources

and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking an upper level

undergraduate student with interest in Natural Resources, Science Communication, Park Science,

Ecology, National Parks, and/or related fields. Additionally, the intern should have access to a

computer. The intern will review and evaluate compelling story-telling techniques to facilitate

distribution of science findings. For each of the National Capital Region Parks at least one science

story will be developed using the evidence-based story-telling techniques. Stories will be appropriate

for social media and website distribution. The highly urbanized and rapidly growing region around

NCR parks makes them increasingly important as a critical refugia for urban visitors and other species

in a changing climate. We anticipate that the internship will begin in May of 2019 and continue

through August of 2019. Students must be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the

internship.

Duties: The intern will work closely with the NPS Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance’s Science

Education Coordinator. The intern will have the opportunity to present findings to NPS staff in the

National Capital Region.

Dates: This position will begin in May 2019 and end in August 2019; start and end

dates are flexible. Hours are full-time for 10-12 weeks. The bulk of work is by telework with limited

site visits to parks and UERLA in Washington, DC. 

To Apply: If interested, provide a current resume with references, transcripts, and letter of interest

electronically to Ann_Gallagher@nps.gov, Science Education Coordinator, Urban Ecology Research

Learning Alliance, National Capital Region, National Park Service, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW,

Washington, DC 20007, Cell: (202) 322-9888. 

Please use the subject line ‘Science Stories’.

The deadline for applying is February 15, 2019 at 5 pm ET. We expect to begin to interview

candidates the week of February 25, 2019.

SHORT-TERM POSITION: Conservation Jobs Corps Coordinator- C&O Canal Trust

Location: Hagerstown, MD

January 15, 2019 - June 31, 2019 (6 month term)

Description: The C&O Canal Trust seeks an enthusiastic, people-oriented Coordinator to develop and manage daily operations of our Conservation Jobs Corp (CJC) program. We need a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, self-driving work ethic, and ability to excel both in the office and the field. 

Duties:

Project Management and Implementation 

• Develop conservation, preservation, and trail projects, as well as recreational and educational enrichment activities in collaboration with the National Park Service and Montgomery County Department of Recreation.
• With National Park Service and Montgomery County Department of Recreation, create and maintain a schedule of activities for the Conservation Jobs Corps crew.
• Plan for, manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work.
• Motivate a crew of five to six young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands within an 8-hour work day.
• Effectively delegate project work among crew.
• Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work.
• Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate logistics with project partners.
Leadership and Mentorship 
• Implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.
• Must be willing to follow and enforce all policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent the C&O Canal Trust. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.
Safety and Risk Management 
• Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety at the work site.
• Exhibit strong situational awareness and promote a culture of safety.
• Transport equipment safely in National Park Service trucks.
Administration
• Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, incident reports, etc.
• Responsible for all project related outcomes and deliverables.
• Manage budget and credit card for purchases.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree OR currently enrolled in a two or four year degree program. 

• Leadership experience with youth or young adults.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong project-management skills
• Is a self-starter, and has ability to work well both independently and on a team.
• Excellent time-management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and partnership skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community.
• Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout.
• Must have experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions.
• Must be 21+, have a clean driving record and a current driver’s license.
• As this position involves extensive local travel to and from events, a personal vehicle is required.
• Availability to attend weekend events is mandatory
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Technical Park maintenance experience preferred.

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Director of Programs and Partnerships Becky Curtis at Curtis@CanalTrust.org by December 31st for consideration.

SESYNC Research Opportunity for UMD PhD students

Apply Link: 

Expression of Interest Form

Deadline: 31 January 2019, 16:00 Berlin Time

Please Note: This particular opportunity is open only to currently enrolled doctoral students from the University of Maryland, Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, and the University of Leeds.

An area of conflict: the effects of agricultural subsidization on conservation goals worldwide

Project Summary

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) (Germany), the University of Leeds (UoL) (UK), and the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) at the University of Maryland (UMD) (USA) are partnering to invite applications from highly qualified PhD students interested in an international collaborative synthesis research experience.

The goal of this new partnership is to enhance graduate-level synthesis training and capacity building for students working at the intersections of socio-environmental systems. By bringing together European and American cultures of PhD education and providing a genuine interdisciplinary research experience, this effort will blend and build upon previous efforts independently led by all three partner institutions (click here for more information about the Graduate Student Program at SESYNC and here for details about the Helmholtz Research School ESCALATE).

Over a period of approximately 12 months, participating students will have the opportunities to:

• Work and bridge divides in an international and highly diverse team
• Build and apply synthesis knowledge and skills in a real-life setting
• Collaboratively design a study, conduct research, and publish results
• Contribute empirical results to an important topic of debate
• Create a sustainable international network of young scholars interested in socio-environmental issues such as nature conservation, sustainable farming/food systems, and ecosystem services

Project Description

The international synthesis project is organized around a series of three workshops. The assembled team will examine feedbacks and linkages between agricultural subsidization and conservation goals in and around protected areas worldwide (e.g. Natura2000, Ramsar sites, National Parks, etc.). Specifically, the project will synthesize connections between ecological protection and/or restoration sites, literature on agricultural subsidization (e.g. EU Common Agricultural Policy), and data on agricultural yields and revenues. The exact research questions, data sources, and methodologies will be developed collaboratively at Workshop #1 based on the interests and skillsets of participating students

Submission Instructions: 

Please complete the Expression of Interest form (pasted below) and send via email to Michael Beckmann (michael.beckmann@ufz.de). Please also include with your email an updated CV. Applications are due no later than 16:00 Berlin time on 31 January, 2019.

We will notify you on or before 28 February, 2019 as to whether your application has been successful. The selection of the candidates will be based on the information provided in the Expression of Interest and on the suitability and complementarity of individual skill-sets and experiences. Stage of degree will also be given consideration, with preference given to students with at least one year of completed doctoral studies.

For questions about the application process, University of Maryland students should email Nicole Motzer (nmotzer@sesync.org) and University of Leeds students should contact Guy Ziv (g.ziv@leeds.ac.uk). 

Download the Expression of Interest form, here.

Assistant Professor- WSU

Washington State University – School of the Environment with the rank of Assistant

Professor. 

The School of the Environment (SoE) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a
dynamic, motivated colleague with expertise in forest ecosystems to join a productive and
innovative team of biological and physical science faculty building a new program in forest
ecology and management.

The applicant’s research foci may include application of statistics,
field-based measurements and/or modeling to problems in forest ecology, management,
monitoring and evaluation; forest biomass or carbon and/or nitrogen dynamics; forest response
to climate change and landform evolution; interaction with non-forest ecosystems; geospatial
analysis and remote sensing of forest ecosystems; or other quantitatively-grounded disciplines.

is a 9-month, tenure-track full-time faculty position to begin August 16, 2019, or as
negotiated, at the university's main campus in Pullman, Washington.  Responsibilities: the
successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of a Society of American
Foresters-accredited forestry degree by developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses on topics of terrestrial natural resource sampling and advanced forest measurements,
including the use of statistical, geospatial and computational tools, and traditional and modern
field-based forest measurement techniques. 

The successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally-recognized teaching and research program, including the training of M.S. and Ph.D. students.  Required: Ph.D. at the time of application in a discipline related to forest ecology and management with an emphasis on quantitative ecology. Preferred: Peer-reviewed publications in quantitative forest ecology; demonstrated excellence or high potential for excellence in obtaining competitive funding; demonstrated record in the design, collection and statistical analysis of field-based forest structure, composition and biomass measurements; demonstrated record relevant to teaching courses that incorporate quantitative field-based forest measurement techniques; demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and provide graduate student mentorship.   Screening of application materials will
begin December 21, 2018, and the position will remain open until filled.

 To apply, visit http://www.wsujobs.com to submit the following materials:
1) a detailed letter of application describing how your experience and training meet the required and preferred qualifications
 2)current curriculum vitae
3) a research statement (four pages maximum)
4) a teaching philosophy statement (three pages maximum)
5) contact information for three professional references from whom letters of recommendation will be requested. Letters will be requested through the system at the time of preliminary interview.  All materials must arrive by the date that review begins for full consideration.  Official transcripts will be requested from finalists.   

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Mark E. Swanson, Search Committee Chair,
509-335-1349, markswanson@wsu.edu.

 All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For
a complete position description listing all required and desired qualifications and application
process, visit www.wsujobs.com. (Search #128547). 

For additional information on Washington
State University, the College of Human and Natural Resource Sciences or the School of the
Environment, visit cahnrs.wsu.edu, and environment.wsu.edu.

Internship- USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory

Internship Opportunity ( Can qualify for ENST389)

Dr. Mirsky (USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory; Beltsville, MD) conducts agro-ecological research in organic and sustainable cropping systems. Research focuses on evaluating cropping system sustainability. Experiments evaluate the use of cover crops in agro-ecosystems for soil, crop and, weed management. Students will spend their time during the school semesters

performing plant tissue and soil analysis. 

During the summer, interns will be monitoring environmental and management effects on soils, crops, and weeds in organic and sustainable cropping systems. This internship offers opportunities to develop the following skills: 1) data

management and entry; 2) cash and cover crop biomass harvesting, nondestructive nitrogen stress indicators, processing, and tissue analysis; 3) soil sampling, processing, and analysis; 4) weed identification and seedbank analysis.

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals. We are currently accepting applications for both paid and unpaid internships. Paid internship applicants should have experience conducting lab and/or field research, good attention to detail, and the ability to work cooperatively in teams.

 Candidates would work part-time (10-15 hrs/wk) in the spring and full time

(40hrs/wk) during the summer (Monday-Friday). Unpaid internships are available for those with no

experience, and may qualify for college credits.

For more information about this internship, please send your resume, unofficial transcripts, and availability to ruth.mangum@ars.usda.gov . Please indicate which type of internship you are applying for.

Open Seats- ENST306

There are still seats available in ENSP306 - Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods for Environmental Studies
 

Course description:  An introduction to research design and methods, with an in-depth focus on qualitative research methods and application to environmental studies. Topics include: writing an appropriate research question, identifying relevant methods, submitting a proposal to the Institutional Review Board, choosing appropriate sampling approaches, conducting interviews, focus groups, ethnographies, analyzing textual data, and presenting qualitative results.

Have questions about the course?  Email Dr. Caroline Boules at cboules@umd.edu!

UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP DEADLINES

Jane Lubchenco, a former NOAA administrator, with former MDSG Knauss Fellow Maria Murray Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships The Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational experience to students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. This program matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the U.S. Congress or executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C., area for a one-year paid fellowship. Contact us now to schedule your interview!* Application Deadline February 22, 2019 at 5PM *DC applicants should contact the National Sea Grant Office and Delaware Sea Grant. Apply Now Coastal Management Fellowship The Coastal Management Fellowship provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and to provide project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. This program matches postgraduate students with state coastal zone programs to work on projects proposed by the state and selected by the fellowship sponsor, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center, for a two-year paid fellowship. Application Deadline January 18, 2019 Apply Now Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellowship NOAA Fisheries—Sea Grant Fellowship The Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellowship provides up to three years of funding to support Ph.D. students interested in the population and ecosystem dynamics of living marine resources and the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing their status. Each fellow will be required to work closely with a mentor from NOAA Fisheries who will serve on the fellow’s graduate committee. The mentor may also provide access to research data sources and to working/laboratory space in a NOAA Fisheries research facility and/or research vessel, if appropriate. Application Deadline January 20, 2019 at 5PM Apply Now Marine Resources Economics Fellowship NOAA Fisheries—Sea Grant Fellowship The Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellowship provides up to three years of funding to support Ph.D. students interested in marine resource economics, concentrating on the conservation and management of living marine resources. Each fellow will be required to work closely with a mentor from NOAA Fisheries who will serve on the fellow’s graduate committee. The mentor may also provide access to research data sources and to working/laboratory space in a NOAA Fisheries research facility and/or research vessel, if appropriate. Application Deadline January 30, 2019 at 5PM Apply Now

Marine Ecology Postdoc-Stony Brook University

Looking for a Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Researcher at Stony Brook University in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Salary: $50,000-60,000

Responsibilities: Work with existing large oceanographic, atmospheric and fish survey as well as with new data collected in the New York Bight to investigate the trophic ecology of the pelagic ecosystem (physics to fish to whales) and develop indicators of ecosystem health. Work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers, produce peer-reviewed papers and communicate results to state agencies and public.

Qualifications: PhD in quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science or related field; Experience with advanced statistics; programming in Matlab, R or other statistical languages; experience working with ecological or oceanographic data; Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations to a variety of audiences; Strong interpersonal skills and experience in field work, especially on oceanographic vessels is preferred. For more information and to apply, please visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs under postdoc jobs reference posting #1802916

Deadline January 2.

Please contact Janet Nye (janet.nye@stonybrook.edu) if interested or have any questions.

FWS Directorate Fellows Program

In 2019, the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) will partner with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to administer the FWS Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP). The DFP is an 11-week fellowship working on projects that support FWS conservation priorities. Eligible students who are pursuing degrees in biological science and/or natural resources management will possess the desired qualifications to apply for participation in the 2019 DFP.

Eligible students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate (rising seniors) or graduate degree program, and who will not complete their degree requirements prior to the completion of the 2019 DFP 11-weeks fellowship.  Refer to the flyer for additional requirements.    

The first step is to go now and complete your fellowship application online via the Student Conservation Association (SCA) application portal  (http://thesca.force.com/members/NewRegistration).   You must add the application code PO-00727173 to your application.  This initial application must be completed by January 18, 2019. 

If you have met the initial eligibility requirement for the 2019 DFP, SCA will send you an email inviting you to apply to specific DFP projects throughout the United States and its territories during the open period in late January or early February.  You may have only a few days to apply to specific projects, so please keep an eye on the email account used to establish your SCA application.   

Refer to the attached flyer for complete information on the program and the application instructions.  For questions, contact the FWS Recruitment team at: connect@fws.gov.

Undergraduate research at Miami University, Ohio

 Research Experience for Undergraduates

"Ecology in Human-Dominated Landscapes"

May 28th - August 2nd, 2019

The Miami University REU program in Ecology and Environment is a summer research program supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program is an exciting opportunity for 12 undergraduate students to actively engage in a 10-week collaborative research project. 

Undergraduate students accepted into the program will:

-Conduct an independent research project with a faculty mentor at Miami University. Research opportunities are available in the lab or field in aquatic or terrestrial environments.
-Disseminate their research at the REU research symposium
-Discuss current literature related to their projects with faculty mentors and student peers in clusters related to their project. 

-Attend team-building field trips around the regional Midwest.

-Take short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and environmental science, and interact with seminars by guest speakers.

-Participate in field trips illustrating the natural history of Southwestern Ohio.

For more information about our program please visit our website at: https://sites.google.com/a/miamioh.edu/ecoreu/home. Click on the Application tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply. Please contact Patrick Garrett at garretp2@miamioh.edu with any problems, questions, or concerns you may have about our program or the application process.

SPRING 2019 INTERNSHIP- Sierra Club

MARYLAND SIERRA CLUB SEEKING 2019 INTERNS

As a grassroots environmental nonprofit, the Maryland Sierra Club offers many internship opportunities for those passionate about advocating for a safer, healthier planet. At our office conveniently located on Route 1, students can take advantage of diverse openings in office management & administration, outdoor education, political environmental advocacy, communications & marketing, web design, community organizing, event planning, and policy research.

Our interns become part of the office team and are essential to accomplishing many of the Chapter’s environmental conservation goals. Working side by side with staff and lead volunteers, interns get the opportunity to see how a grassroots non­profit works, gain valuable real world experience, and become the next generation of activist leaders.

For Spring 2019, we have the following internships available:

• Administrative Assistant
  Chapter Coordinator
• Clean Energy
• Beyond Natural Gas Organizing
• Communications / Web Media / Radio
• Conservation Outings
• Invasive Plant Removal / Stewardship Field
• Transportation Organizing
• Legislative
  

For more information, internship descriptions, and how to arrange college credit, please visit:

http://sierraclub.org/maryland/internships

To apply:

1. Send a cover letter, resume, and a two-­page writing sample to internships@mdsierra.org. Please have your name on each document title.
2. Fill out this survey after you send in your materials:  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13GUfmsghNw9fLrr8JmLrfS0y2WlJHLrRMBG2L3s_Mns/viewform?c=0&w=1

Apply early for best priority.  

Finals Season is among us!

Great resources to help you succeed finals!

Academic Coaching with LAS
Schedule an academic coaching appointment at https://lasonline.umd.edu

Guided Study Sessions (GSS) Review Sessions
For dates, times and locations, check with your GSS leader or course instructor. Also visit:www.counseling.umd.edu/las/academic/gss/

Online Resources: www.counseling.umd.edu/las/
Call LAS at 301-314-7693 or go to https://lasonline.umd.edu to schedule an appointment

Math Success
Free Walk-In Math Tutoring:  
Location: Oakland Hall Academic Enrichment Center Ground Floor
http://reslife.umd.edu/mathsuccess/

Writing Assistance at the Writing Center - 1205 Tawes Hall
Visit: http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter

Academic Achievement Programs
Academic Success and Tutorial Services offers FREE tutoring in BMGT, BSCI, CHEM, CMSC, ECON, MATH, PHIL, PSYC & STAT
Make an appointment by visiting: umdtutoring.mywconline.com or email aaptutoring@umd.edu

Final Presentations giving you cold feet?
Schedule an appointment with the Oral Communication Center
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Free Tutoring at the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
For more information, visit http://omse.umd.edu/tutoring.html
NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
1101 Hornbake Library South Wing


MOST IMPORTANTLY....

MENTAL HEALTH
Maintaining good mental health, like maintaining physical health, takes time and effort.  
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services are available on campus
· UM Counseling Center (located in the in Shoemaker Bldg., just down the hill from Lefrak)http://www.counseling.umd.edu/
· The University Health Center (located across from the Stamp Student Union)http://www.health.umd.edu/
· UM HELP Center – peer counseling – South Campus Dining Hall https://helpcenterumd.org/

PHYSICAL HEALTH
You are not just a brain; you are a body! Maintaining good physical health is as important as developing learning skills and mental health. Exercise, take study breaks, get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water. Take some time to recharge:
· Campus Recreation Services http://recwell.umd.edu/

• Academic Success Guide

Upcoming dates and deadlines to be aware of:

• Last Day of Classes (and last day to withdraw from ALL COURSES):  December 10 (Monday)
• Reading Day:  December 11 (Tuesday)
• Final Exams:   December 12-18 (Wednesday-Tuesday)