From srNS at hampshire.edu Mon Apr 4 15:24:29 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:24:29 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] Next ESSP lunch - April 8 - Food Farming, and Rural Life Message-ID: Greetings, The next ESSP lunch meeting is this week, Friday April 8. Bob Rakoff will be presenting on the developing Agrarian Studies Program. Bob has been working on a plan for a full-fledged Agrarian Studies Program at Hampshire that unites the study of food, farming, and rural life in a global context. Come hear about the ideas he has been developing, based on his conversations with faculty and students, and do your part to shape this exciting new Hampshire venture. Meet at noon, Cole Science Center Rm 333. Lunch fixins' provided -- Steve Roof Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Science School of Natural Science Hampshire College sroof at Hampshire.edu Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 559-5667; FAX (413) 559-5448 From srNS at hampshire.edu Mon Apr 4 22:20:28 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 22:20:28 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] 2005 Summer Internships Abroad! Message-ID: > Greetings from the Foundation for Sustainable Development!?We still > have?spaces available for our Summer Internship program abroad and > would like you?to review?the information below. Feel free to let me > know if you have any questions. > > Thanks, > > Anil > > > Intern Abroad this Summer!!! > > with the > > FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT > > www.fsdinternational.org > > > Assist a local orphanage on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Peru, > build habitats in the politically and socially fertile Cochabamba > Valley in Bolivia, or create awareness campaigns of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. > These possibilities and more are available through 8-10 week > internships with local development organizations in > > Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, Uganda, Kenya, or India. > > Check our website at www.fsdinternational.org for all international > opportunities this summer! > > It's not too late to apply!! We are accepting late applications until > April 15th on a rolling, space-available basis. Download an > application at www.fsdinternational.org, or contact > anil at fsdinternational.org to find out more about how you can be > working and living abroad this summer! > > ? > > Each program includes: > -Individual family homestay > > -Individual internship with a local development organization > > -Orientation and debriefing sessions > -Grant competition to fund development projects designed and > implemented by the intern and the host organization. > > -Program support throughout the program > > -Language training (India, Kenya, Uganda) > > -Midterm trip > > -Adventure Travel (Bolivia, India, Kenya, Peru, Uganda) > > ? > > For exact dates, program information for each country, and > applications, please visit www.fsdinternational.org. > > ? > > FSD is dedicated to supporting sustainable development initiatives in > the developing world. Founded and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) > nonprofit organization in 1995, FSD programs are entering their tenth > year. To learn more about the Summer Internship Program and other > opportunities with FSD please visit www.fsdinternational.org or > contact us by email at info at fsdinternational.org. > > ? > Anil Bhargava > Outreach Coordinator > Foundation for Sustainable Development > 870 Market Street, Suite 321 > San Francisco, CA? 94102 > Tel./Fax: 415-283-4873 > Email: Info at fsdinternational.org > Web: www.fsdinternational.org > From cdavanzo at hampshire.edu Tue Apr 5 08:02:38 2005 From: cdavanzo at hampshire.edu (Charlene D'Avanzo) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 08:02:38 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] Arctic Field Ecology course Message-ID: Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:56:55 -0400 From: William A Gould Subject: Arctic Field Ecology course 2005 (please pass to interested students) Hi, We are offering an opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students to participate in the Arctic Field Ecology program this summer. Arctic Field Ecology is taught by vegetation and landscape ecologist Bill Gould and soil ecologist Grizelle Gonz?lez, both from the International Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico and working on ecological research from the arctic to the tropics. The course is integrated with the Biocomplexity in the Environment research effort investigating arctic patterned ground features and their ecological implications: (http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/cryoturbation/). There are four unique aspects to the course that make it a truly remarkable experience: 1. The class will visit a number of remote sites in the Canadian Arctic, including Bathurst Inlet, Inuvik, Banks Island, Prince Patrick Island, and Ellef Ringnes Island in order to experience the ecological variation along the complete climatic gradient of the arctic and to investigate the role of climate on landscape patterns and processes. 2. The class will interact in the field with leading experts in Arctic phytosociology, soil invertebrates, soil and ecosystem ecology, remote sensing, permafrost, and soils including Drs. Fred Daniels, Nadya Matveyeva, Olga Makarova, Skip Walker, Charles Tarnocai, Vladimir Romanovsky, Chien-Lu Ping, Howie Epstein, and the instructors. 3. The class will develop a youth-elder-science camp on the shores of Bathurst Inlet and participate in sharing our understanding of the Arctic landscape with local Inuit youth and elders. 4. The class is an international learning experience with participants from the US, Canada, Russia, Germany, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere. Arctic Field Ecology is offered for credit by the University of Minnesota Itasca Field Biology program and has been ongoing for several years. The course will begin and end in Inuvik, Canada. The dates are July 26 to August 18, 2005. Current (2005) applications are available at http://muskox.com/acrobat/app_arctic.pdf General information about the program is available on the web at http://muskox.com For further information please contact the instructors: Bill Gould wgould at fs.fed.us, 787-766-5335 xt. 302 Grizelle Gonz?lez ggonzalez at fs.fed.us 787-766-5335 xt. 112 ************************************************************************ Bill Gould, Research Ecologist International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jard?n Bot?nico Sur 1201 Calle Ceiba R?o Piedras PR 00926-1119 Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 302, fax:787-766-6302, wgould at fs.fed.us ************************************************************************ -- Charlene ******************************************* Charlene D'Avanzo Professor of Ecology Dean, School of Natural Sciences Hampshire College Amherst, MA 01002 Voice 413-5595569 FAX 413-5595448 Email - cdavanzo at hampshire.edu website: http://helios.hampshire.edu/~cdNS/ TIEE: tiee.ecoed.net/ Course website: http://ns.hampshire.edu/ns207/ ********************************************** From srNS at hampshire.edu Fri Apr 8 09:27:06 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 09:27:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] Food, Farming, and Rural Life - ESSP Lunch TODAY Message-ID: TODAY! At noon, Bob Rakoff will be presenting on the developing Agrarian Studies Program. Bob has been working on a plan for a full-fledged Agrarian Studies Program at Hampshire that unites the study of food, farming, and rural life in a global context. Come hear about the ideas he has been developing, based on his conversations with faculty and students, and do your part to shape this exciting new Hampshire venture. Meet at noon, Cole Science Center Rm 333. Wholesome lunch fixins' provided! -- Steve Roof Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Science School of Natural Science Hampshire College sroof at Hampshire.edu Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 559-5667; FAX (413) 559-5448 From cdavanzo at hampshire.edu Sat Apr 9 08:58:04 2005 From: cdavanzo at hampshire.edu (Charlene D'Avanzo) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 08:58:04 -0400 Subject: [ESSP] REU - small mammal communities Message-ID: Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:19:42 -0400 From: Alexis Harrison Subject: REU - small mammal communities The University of New Mexico has an ongoing program to study the role of climate dynamics and ecosystem productivity on the dynamics of hantavirus, a naturally- occurring zoonotic disease in wild rodents. To better understand these dynamics, small mammal populations are being monitored at several sites in New Mexico, including but not limited to 1) the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, 2) Cibola National Forest near Albuquerque, Gallup, and Magdelena, and 3) the Valles Caldera National Trust. The summer intern will be responsible for obtaining blood samples and other data from live rodents captured during these studies, collecting and preparing voucher specimens to be deposited in the Museum of Southwestern Biology, collecting samples of insects and plants from study sites, radio tracking of small mammals, and data entry. The summer intern MUST be able to make extensive field excursions (up to 5 consecutive days) several times per month (up to 4 weeks per month). The associate must be enthusiastic, highly motivated, able to work with limited supervision, and able to work as a team member. This is an ideal position for someone seeking to gain experience in field biology in preparation for entering a field based Master's degree program. The weekly stipend (approximately 40 hours per week) is $360. Transportation to and from field sites, as well as accommodations at the field sites, are provided. To apply for the position, send a cover letter indicating why you want the position, a current resume, and college transcripts to Chris Hice (clhice at unm.edu). You must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution to apply for the job. -- Charlene ******************************************* Charlene D'Avanzo Professor of Ecology Dean, School of Natural Sciences Hampshire College Amherst, MA 01002 Voice 413-5595569 FAX 413-5595448 Email - cdavanzo at hampshire.edu website: http://helios.hampshire.edu/~cdNS/ TIEE: tiee.ecoed.net/ Course website: http://ns.hampshire.edu/ns207/ ********************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From srNS at hampshire.edu Wed Apr 13 07:43:50 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 07:43:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] perfect job for Hampshire ESSP grad! Message-ID: *** TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FELLOW LOCATION: Principal's Office SCHEDULE: Full-time exempt, (salaried), faculty position that works an academic schedule. This position typically is one year long with the possibility of continuation through a second year. Schedule and/or shift assignment may vary according to Academy needs. FUNCTION: To advance the 'greening' of the Academy by raising environmental awareness in the PEA community. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: Work with student clubs and organizations, which have an environmental focus, to identify, coordinate, and monitor environmental initiatives that will reduce Exeter's environmental impact by: -Launching new projects and competitions that underscore the school's commitment to making the community greener -Acting as member of the Academy's Environmental Task Force -Working closely with faculty on the integration of environmental studies into the Exeter curriculum -Teaching, or helping teach, a course on the environment, depending on background and Academy need -Working with members of the facilities department on projects that range from recycling to energy conservation. In addition, working with dining hall staff on such matters as food waste audits and introduction of more organic food -Helping monitor the use of special Academy funds to promote student-initiated environmental projects LEADERSHIP: Under the direct supervision of Assistant Principal. WORKING CONDITIONS: Good; smoke free environment. May be required to handle hazardous materials in the work area. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate for the work assignment. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in environmental studies or science or related field. EXPERIENCE: Experience with campus sustainability projects, environmental activism and/or organizing preferred. Must have a positive attitude, the ability to coordinate programs and volunteers, and serve as a role model and leader. Should take pride in work performed, be able to offer guidance, support, give positive advice, be willing to listen, and be service oriented. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the essential functions of the job, the following applies: requires standing, stretching, bending, walking, lifting and transporting a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs. Must be able to lift and/or move equipment and supplies. Requires climbing and working off ladders. Date Posted: April 6, 2005 SKILLS, TRAITS, AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS: Must have a positive attitude and the ability to serve as a role model and leader, take pride in work performed, be able to offer guidance, support, kindness, give positive advice, be willing to listen, and be service oriented. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter by May 2, 2005. Send to: Tom Hassan Phillips Exeter Academy 20 Main St. Exeter, NH, 03833 Or by email: faculty at exeter.edu If you have questions about the position, contact Patrick Leslie at pleslie at exeter.edu. From srNS at hampshire.edu Mon Apr 25 07:56:34 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 07:56:34 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] Local food smeal Message-ID: All-Community Local Foods Feast Tuesday may 3 from 11:30 to 1:00 In the RCC. spread the word! Delicious local foods meal, information, and speakers! Also those interested in having an info table about sustainability-related issues at the feast can contact me at waw02 at hampshire.edu to see if it will work. Will -- Will Wallace-Gusakov waw02 at hampshire.edu will at buylocalfood.com CISA: 413-665-7100 Home: 413-586-4051 From srNS at hampshire.edu Fri Apr 29 10:58:17 2005 From: srNS at hampshire.edu (Steve Roof) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:58:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ESSP] Ecological Field Assistant Posting - Amherst MA Message-ID: I'm looking for a research technician to help with a amphibian study and thought you might know Hampshire students interested in the position. If you do please forward the included description. Thanks! Ethan Plunkett POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Field Research Technician, Amphibian Metapopulation Study TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: May through mid-October, 2004. Some flexible scheduling (e.g., around class times) may be possible. DUTIES: Looking for a part-time research technician (~15hrs/wk.) to assist in field work for a project studying population dynamics of vernal pool breeding amphibians in the CT River Valley of Massachusetts. Job responsibilities will include: 1) opening, repairing and maintaining drift fence arrays and pitfall traps at 14 ephemeral wetland sites, 2) running fences daily to check traps, 3) identifying, recording, and releasing all captured vertebrates (over 20 species of reptiles and amphibians). Work load is largely weather-driven, and therefore will include periods of many short days followed by periods of extensive daytime and nighttime work. QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and field experience in biological sciences or natural resources conservation preferred but not required. Driver's license and personal vehicle required, but work does not require use of vehicle on-site. Individual must be enthusiastic and willing to work long and sometimes irregular hours in demanding and strenuous field conditions (including mosquitoes, hot days, cool and rainy nights, more mosquitoes*). Familiarity with New England amphibians and reptiles will be helpful, but training will be provided. Individual should be detail-oriented and willing to take responsibility for consistent and accurate data collection. The ability to work well with others as well as independently is a must. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in a temporary but intensive learning fieldwork experience and/or considering graduate work with amphibians. Compensation is $10-$12/hour depending on experience (does not include housing). TO APPLY: Please send Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and a list of three references to: Ethan Plunkett Department of Natural Resources Conservation Holdsworth Natural Resources Center University of Massachusetts 160 Holdsworth Way Amherst, MA 01003-9285 or eplunkett at forwild.umass.edu The position will remain open until filled. Feel free to contact me (eplunkett at forwild.umass.edu) with any questions.