NAU RECYCLING WEBSITE
Visit the newly revised recycling website http://recycling.nau.edu/  from this link or the MPC homepage.


TOPICS AT A GLANCE
Merriam-Powell Seminars  --  Biology Seminar  --  Forestry Seminar  --  New Interim Dean for CENS Chosen  --  Career Events for Spring 2008  --  NAU Student Awards
Francis Collins and the 33rd Annual WCBSURC in San Diego
Preparation for Careers in Microbiology at the 2008 ASM Kadner Institute
The Virgil Masayesva Native American Environmental Education Scholarship Fund
New Website for NAU’s Water-related Research, Education, and Outreach programs
Bruce Babbitt Lecture Series in Landscape Conservation
The International Institute of Species Exploration  - Launch Symposium and Celebration
Logo Design Contest being held by the Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Program and the Arizona Wind Working Group.
Symposium: New Insights From Arthropod Genomes
Public Comment on the Draft of the 2008-2012 National Invasive Species Management Plan
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

Participate in NSF Funded Project to Improve General Biology and Ecology Teaching 
  Biology Scholars Program Research Residency

MICROBIOLOGY TA POSITION AT NAU
The Student Conservation Association will be at Northern Arizona University on February 25th and 26th. 
Summer Botany/Ecology Field Technicians - Rocky Mountain National Park
Seasonal Botanist/Plant biologist - Rocky Mountain National Park
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is seeking Vegetation Field Crew Members for a Watershed Assessment Project. 
Denver Water Job Announcement
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program, Western US
Field Assistants to Study Baker Cypress, CA & OR
Link to a Website of Temporary Science Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities. 

Biological Science Technician Crew Leader, CO & NM

MERRIAM-POWELL SEMINAR SCHEDULE SPRING 2008
Bio 238---Fridays 12:30-2 pm
Feb29: Jamie Lamit: The influence of genetic variation in narrowleaf cottonwood on stem endophytes
Mar7: Zhuoting Wu: Effects of elevated CO2 on microbial respiration and net N mineralization



BIOLOGY SEMINARS
Biology Seminar: Thursday February 28th at 3:45pm in the Wettaw Building Auditorium Dr. Edmunc, Professor of Biology at Utah State University, will present “Newts: Skin Toxins and Predators.”

FORESTRY SEMINAR
Wednesday, February 27, the Forestry Seminar will be given by Dr. Eladio Cornejo-Oviedo from the Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro in Saltillo, Mexico.  Dr. Cornejo-Oviedo's talk is entitled "Mexico's forestry:  a biological and social challenge?" 
We will host a welcome reception beginning at 3:30 in front of Room 017 of the Southwest Forest Science Complex (Building 82).  The talk will be from 4 to 5, followed by a discussion and dinner.  Hope to see you there-  Larissa Yocom



MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST
I am pleased to announce that Barry Lutz has been appointed Interim Dean for CENS beginning Monday, February 25.  I was very gratified by the strength of the applicants for the position, and clearly the strong support expressed for them is a great reflection of the high quality of leadership in CENS.  Barry will begin to set in place a process for the College's internal search for an Associate Dean.    I hope you will join me in congratulating Barry on his appointment.  We
are all committed to assist with issues of transition.  Liz Grobsmith, Provost



CAREER EVENTS FOR SPRING 2008
Wednesday, 02-27-08  “Making the Most out of a Career Fair”  Workshop
4 PM in Engineering (69), Rm. 321
Wednesday, 03-05-07  “Marketing Yourself to the Top 10 Employers in Coconino County”
4 PM in Biological Sciences (Bldg. 21), Rm 313
Tuesday, 03-11-07  --  Career Fair for the College of Engineering & Natural Science Students!
12 PM—4 PM in the University Union Fieldhouse  (Bldg.30)
Please bring your NAU I.D. Card for entry into the Career Fair! A shuttle will be running from Engineering to the Fieldhouse.




NAU STUDENT AWARDSs
It's that time of year again to think about students and  faculty/staff that are doing an outstanding job and are deserving of being honored with one of the many awards available. Below is a list of some of the awards for faculty and students.  Please note there are different deadlines for the various awards.
Student awards
·         Gold Axe Award - This award is considered a prestigious and highly recognized award.  Approximately 30 graduating seniors receive this award each semester.  Please encourage any outstanding seniors to apply -- this is a great opportunity to recognize students who have contributed through student organizations or community service.  The application is available at www.nau.edu/studentlife or can be picked up at the ASNAU Office, the Alumni Office or the Office of Student Life. The deadline is March 13, 2008
The following three awards are all included on the same nomination form attached and the deadline is Friday, March 14, 2008.  These awards are for students graduating in spring or summer 2008.  If you need a list of students who have graduation applications on file, there is a report in Business Objects under graduation, then graduation status.
·         CENS Outstanding Senior Awards - This award will be given to two deserving students who exemplify outstanding qualities in their academic areas.  We know you all have some very strong academic talent out there, so please nominate one student from your department.
·         NAU Alumni Association Distinguished Senior Award.  This award is given to one student per college that demonstrates great academic standing and involvement within his/her department and has a strong connection with NAU. 
·         Standard Bearer - This award will be given to one individual who exemplified outstanding qualities in his/her academic area. 
Faculty/academic professionals awards
·         Distinguished Professor Award - This award will be given to a deserving faculty member who exemplifies outstanding accomplishments in their academic area. Nominated faculty members should have an exemplary record of teaching, scholarship and service.  They should be dynamic teachers who attract majors and are good at mentoring students.  Because the "Teacher of the Year" award, the "Teacher-Scholar" award, and the "Faculty Advisor" award have all been eliminated this year with the establishment of the Teaching Academy and the President's Distinguished Teaching Fellows, this is your one remaining chance to nominate one of your outstanding colleagues for recognition of his or her outstanding work with students and in scholarship.  The deadline is Friday, March 14, 2008 and the nomination form is attached.
·         President’s Award for Faculty/Academic Professionals – This award recognizes faculty and academic professionals for outstanding contributions, achievements, and service to the University community. Recipients are awarded a one-time cash award and are recognized at the Full Faculty Senate meeting and at commencement.  The deadline is Wednesday, February 27, 2008.   The link to the nomination process and form is  http://home.nau.edu/provost/faculty_info.asp
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Debbie Wildermuth, Academic Services Coordinator, College of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Northern Arizona University
(928)523-7065




NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2008 DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD and DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
I am delighted to announce that we will institute two new awards this year to recognize individuals who have made unusually strong contributions to meeting key components of our departmental mission.  Please use the contact below  for announcements and calls for nominations for the 2008 Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award and the Department of Biological Sciences Staff Achievement Award.  I encourage you all to read these announcements and submit nominations for your worthy colleagues.  Winners will be recognized during our award festivities near the end of this semester and will receive enormous cash awards (if 'enormous' means 'modest').   Thank you for making the effort to put forth names for these new awards. Best wishes,  Maribeth
Staff can be nominated by faculty, staff, or students who must submit a completed nomination packet (this form, a nomination statement, and a letter of support) by 5 PM on March 7, 2008 to the Academic Excellence Committee (NAU Biological Sciences, P.O. Box 5640, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011-5640).





FRANCIS COLLINS AND THE 33rd ANNUAL WCBSURC IN SAN DIEGO
     This is a final reminder that the 33rd Annual WCBSUR Conference will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego (see website below);  the early registration deadline is fast approaching (February 29, 2008).
     It should be an exciting day as hundreds of students and faculty mentors representing dozens of institutions from all over the nation come together for a day-long celebration of science.  There will be ~150 seminar and poster presentations by undergraduate researchers in biochemistry and all fields of biology;  cash prizes (20 in all) will be awarded for the best seminar and poster presentations.   Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, will cap off the day with a keynote address entitled “Genomics and the Future of Medicine and Society”.       If there are undergraduate researchers working in your lab, I hope you will encourage them to consider participating.  Thanks and best wishes to you.  Michael McConnell
http://www.pointloma.edu/Biology/WCBSURConference/GeneralInformation.htm





THE VIRGIL MASAYESVA NATIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SCHOLARHSIP FUND

PREPARATION FOR CAREERS IN MICROBIOLOGY AT THE 2008 ASM KADNER INSTITUTE   
ASM is currently accepting applications for the 2008 ASM Kadner Institute in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology. The Institute is a one week intensive training for senior level graduate students and/or postdoctoral scientists in grant writing and topics important for choosing and succeeding in a microbiology career.   The Institute will be held at the University of Colorado at Boulder on July 19 - 23, 2008. Visit _http://www.asmgap.org  for application information. Application deadline is May 15, 2008.  Contact Ronica Rodela at 202-536-7013 or rrodela@asmusa.org  if you have questions.   Sincerely,  Shelley Payne, Ph.D , Chairperson
Committee on Graduate and Postdoctoral Education





NEW WEBSITE FOR NAU’S WATER-RELATED RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS 
With all the complex and significant water issues facing us today, we thought it would be interesting to create a website to bring together all the water-related research, education, and outreach programs at NAU. We have divided things into subheadings, and tried to link to all of your programmatic web sites, and to pertinent articles as well. We also are beginning an “experts database” for NAU, and are using water-related research as our pilot group. We will be posting this database on the “experts” tab (right now you will find a simple table there as a place-holder). Here’s the link: http://www.research.nau.edu/WATER/index.html
This site is now live, and will be featured on a new banner on the main research web site. I will also be working with the Marketing department to find ways to publicize it. If you like the site, please think about making a link to it from your own web site (if you need help with this, you can call our web designer, Patrick McDonald, at 3-7455, or e-mail him at Patrick.McDonald@nau.edu ).
Let me know if I’ve made any mistakes, if you want to add anything, or if I’ve missed anyone!
Thanks,  Marcelle Coder , Project Director  ,Bilby Research Center , Northern Arizona University
928-523-9188





BRUCE BABBITT LECTURE SERIES IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION
The master’s program in Environmental Science and Policy is putting on new lecture series this semester, the Bruce Babbitt Lecture Series in Landscape Conservation, and I want to alert you our first event.  
 February 28th from 5:30-7pm at NAU’s Gardner Auditorium in the Franke College of Business
 Charles Wilkinson and Jamie Pinkham will deliver free lectures on
 The Leadership role of Native American Tribes in Western Lands Conservation
 For more information visit our website at:  http://www.babbittseries.org/  and stay tuned for 2 other lectures that will be happening in March and April.

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPECIES EXPLORATION – LAUNCH SYMPOSIUM AND CELEBRATION
Please mark your calendar for March 3, 2008
The International Institute of Species Exploration   --  Launch Symposium and Celebration
ASU Vice President and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean, Quentin Wheeler, Director
Please RSVP for this event by February 28 at: /IISE.RSVP@asu.edu <mailto:IISE.RSVP@asu.edu>/

LOGO DESIGN CONTEST BY THE ECOLOGICAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARIZONA WIND WORKING GROUP
A logo design contest is being held by the Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Program and the Arizona Wind Working Group.  The deadline for submittal is March 14 2008.
The Arizona Wind Working Group (AzWWG) is a collaborative group of stakeholders investigating the feasibility of commercial wind energy development and promoting the small wind turbine industry in Arizona. For more information about the AzWWG,
visit www.wind.nau.edu/azwwg The selected logo design will be featured on published and webbased materials at the state and national level. The winner will also receive a gift certificate to Late for the Train and a small gift pack from the Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Program.
For more information, contact: Janet.Lynn, Janet.Lynn@nau.edu, (928)523-0714






SYMPOSIUM:  NEW INSIGHTS FROM ARTHROPOD GENOMES
April 11-13, 2008, in Kansas City
This is a friendly reminder that Friday, February 29, is an important deadline for submitting a poster abstract for presentation at the 2nd Annual Arthropod Genomics Symposium.  Abstract Guidelines can be found at www.ksu.edu/agc/symposium.shtml.  February 29 is also the deadline to receive discounted early registration fees.  After February 29, we will continue to welcome your registration to attend the Symposium at a slightly higher cost.  A brochure and complete information with links for registration and hotel reservations can be downloaded at
www.ksu.edu/agc/symposium.shtml. 
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM: The main symposium sessions will take place on Friday-Saturday, April 11-12.  Speakers will present new insights from genomic approaches in arthropods and describe the development of tools for genomic analysis. Optional workshops are scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings.  An evening of jazz and KC barbeque is planned for Saturday night. On Sunday morning, participate in a roundtable discussion with the ArthropodBase Consortium.  Activities will conclude by noon on Sunday.
POSTER SESSIONS: There will be two poster sessions, limited to first 150 abstracts received before Friday, February 29. A few platform presentations will be chosen from submitted poster abstracts.
WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: On Thursday evening, a workshop on
"Community Contributions to Genome Annotation" will feature a presentation on use of the Apollo Genome Annotation Curation Tool by Dr. Chris Elsik (BeeBase). On Friday evening, Dave Clements (NESCent) and Scott Cain (CSHL) will lead a workshop, "Chado Databases and Integration with GMOD Tools." Throughout the meeting, arthropod genome database and bioinformatics tool developers will be available for individual training. On Sunday morning,
participate in a roundtable discussion led by members of the ArthropodBase Consortium regarding the generation of integrated arthropod genome databases and tools for genome analysis, and community curation.  Symposium attendees are invited to participate in these additional events.
VENUE:  The symposium will take place at the historic Muehlebach Hotel (operated by Marriott) in downtown Kansas City. 
KANSAS CITY JAZZ AND BARBEQUE:  Participants are encouraged to stay Saturday night for an optional evening of jazz and KC barbeque in the historic 18th and Vine district. 
REGISTRATION: The registration fee will be $275 ($150 for graduate and undergraduate students), and will include a welcome reception Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday, and light refreshments at the Friday poster session.  Additional fees apply for the Apollo Workshop Thursday evening and Saturday night dinner.

INFORMATION:  Contact Doris Merrill at dmerrill@k-state.edu or 785-532-3482.  To receive future Symposium announcements, send your contact information todmerrill@k-state.edu. 
SYMPOSIUM WEBSITE:  www.k-state.edu/agc/symposium.shtml
DEADLINES:    February 29, 2008 - Poster abstracts (limited to first 150 received)
   February 29, 2008 - Early registration    March 20, 2008 or until room block is filled - Hotel reservations
Please share this announcement with colleagues and students!  Susan J. Brown, Professor
Director, Center for Genomic Studies on Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal and Plant Health
By Doris Merrill, Program Coordinator, -State Arthropod Genomics Center, Division of Biology, Kansas State University, 116 Ackert Hall, Manhattan, KS  66506-4901 (785) 532-3482, dmerrill@k-state.edu   www.k-state.edu/agc

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DRAFT OF THE 2008-2012 NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLAN
The period for public comment on the draft of the 2008-2012 National Invasive Species Management Plan has been extended until 5 pm Eastern Time on Mar. 12.
The draft of the plan is at http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/council/mpdraft07.pdf . 
Comments can be emailed to invasivespecies@ios.doi.gov or mailed to Ms. Lori Williams, Executive Director, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council (OS/NISC), 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. 

FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
If you haven't yet responded to Frontiers' survey, please take just 5 minutes to do so now!  One survey respondent will receive a FREE, ONE-YEAR ESA MEMBERSHIP.  For more information, read on: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a peer-reviewed, scientific
journal of the Ecological Society of America, is collecting information on attitudes toward publication in general and Frontiers in particular, and we would greatly value your input.  Please take just a few minutes to fill out our short survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3DVCz1GbXDjSdbh5w1rOB7Kw_3d_3d
To thank you for your help, we will be selecting one survey respondent to receive a FREE, ONE-YEAR ESA MEMBERSHIP.  To be entered into this drawing, please provide your e-mail address on the last page of the survey.  Survey results will, of course, remain anonymous, and e-mail addresses will be used only to notify the winner of the drawing.  The survey closes on 28 February 2008.  Thank you in advance for helping Frontiers to better serve the community
of ecological scientists!  Yours,  Chelsea L. Wood, Assistant Editor, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment,  Chelsea@ESA.org,   www.frontiersinecology.org

PARTICIPATE IN NSF FUNDED PROJECT TO IMPROVE GENERAL BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY TEACHING
We are looking for faculty who teach biology/ecology at the introductory level and wish to: 1) help students improve their conceptual understanding of biology and ecology, 2) identify students' naïve ideas and poor thinking at the onset of a course - and track their progress at the end, 3) use a set of research-based questions for discussion and exams that reveal students' common biological/ecological misconceptions, 4) use student-active approaches to help students better understand central ideas in biology/ecology and 5) work with colleagues  teaching similar courses on all of this.  With support from NSF a team of faculty and educators will give a one day workshop on August 3 at the 2008 ESA meeting in Milwaukee.  Faculty will receive a stipend, travel funds, and help during the academic year. They must teach the class in 2008 and 2009 and be able to revise it. If you are interested, contact Charlene D'Avanzo (cdavanzo@hampshire.edu).

BIOLOGY SCHOLARS PROGRAM RESEARCH RESIDENCY
Call for Applications -- Applications due March 1
Have you ever thought about your teaching approaches and questioned if they are effective? Have you ever thought about investigating your own teaching practices? Are you questioning your teaching and its impact on student learning? If so, consider applying for the NSF-supported
Biology Scholars Program Research Residency (www.biologyscholars.org). The application deadline for the Research Residency is March 1. More details about the program and
application process are available below and at the website: http://www.biologyscholars.org/page02c.shtml
The Research Residency is a yearlong program which begins with a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Institute in Washington, DC, July 16-19, 2008. The SoTL Institute is an intensive program designed to help faculty learn how to conduct research in teaching and learning in the biological sciences with improved pedagogy practices and student learning outcomes. Space is limited to 16 Scholars.
The Biology Scholars Program was expanded in October 2007 to include all biology disciplines after three cohorts (43 faculty members) from the microbiological sciences were piloted successfully. Many of these previous Scholars have already presented their research at national and international meetings and several already have papers published in renowned science education journals. Research continues to be conducted internationally at a diverse range of institutional settings.
You are encouraged to send biologists to this initial SOTL "boot camp" and to take advantage of unique access to and mentoring from four Carnegie Scholars who facilitate the "virtual" year-in-residence.
Send questions about the program to biologyscholars@asmusa.org or to be added to the Biology Scholars mailing list, fill out the Biology Scholars Program Interest Form found here:
http://www.biologyscholars.org/page06b.asp
We look forward to assisting in advancing SoTL efforts and advancing reform in undergraduate biology education through this program. We look forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely,, Spencer Benson, Alix Darden, Heidi Elmendorf and Kathy Takayama, Biology Scholars Program Research Residency Facilitators and Carnegie Scholars
Jennifer Riem <mailto:jennifer@esa.org> , Education Coordinator, Ecological Society of America ,Department of Education and Diversity Programs, jennifer@esa.org
Current contact information: 1400 Spring St Suite 330, Silver Spring, MD 20912, tel 301-588-3873 x 314. As of March 10, 2008, NEW CONTACT INFO ,1990 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, tel 202-833-8773




MICROBIOLOGY TA POSITION AT NAU
Does anyone know of a grad student in need of TA support for the rest of this semester?  We need to identify someone as soon as possible to assist with the microbiology laboratories.  Please contact me right away if you have anyone with some micro background who needs financial support.   Thanks!   Maribeth

THE STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION WILL BE AT NAU ON 2/25 AND 2/26
Join SCA as we celebrate our 50th year!    Reserve the Date!
The Student Conservation Association will be at Northern Arizona University on February 25th and 26th!
As SCA’s Western Recruting Representative, I will be speaking in classes, hosting information sessions and meeting with students one- on-one to discuss the program.  I would like to make myself available to answer any questions you may have regarding your application, possible internship  opportunities, or our admissions process.
If you would like to connect with me while I am on your campus, please respond to this email or call me at 603-558-3315 so we can arrange a time to meet.
Best,  Beth Erdey, Western Recruiting Representative, SCA National Headquarters, 289 River Road, PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603,  P: 603-558-3315.   www.thesca.org

JOBS  --  JOBS  --  JOBS

SUMMER BOTANY/ECOLOGY FIELD TECHNICIANS - Rocky Mountain National Park
Dates: Technician I:  July through September 2007
Technician II:  July and August 2007
Application Deadline:  April 30, 2007
     The position advertised is for two (2) full-time field technicians to assist a Colorado State University graduate student in data collection. The project involves installation of equipment and initial data collection for a long term wetland monitoring project in Rocky Mountain National Park. Specifically, we will be collecting data such as community composition of both vascular and nonvascular plant species, soil, and ground water measurements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include installing ground water wells, soil sampling, equipment maintenance, and GPS navigation. The bulk of the work will be performed in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park in variable climatic conditions.  Work will also include frequent and extensive hiking on and off trail and carrying of heavy field equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a four-year degree or currently be enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in biology, plant ecology, natural resource management, botany, forestry, or other similar area. Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of long hikes in rugged terrain at high altitudes and in soggy lowlands while carrying a loaded backpack.  Trips into the backcountry may last up to seven days and will involve hiking both on and off trail. Candidates should also be prepared for some strenuous physical labor including digging and well installation.  Adverse weather conditions such as near freezing temperatures, rain, and snow may be encountered on a regular basis. Ability to work, hike, camp and maintain a positive attitude in these conditions is essential.  Skills in the following areas are valuable: experience with backcountry travel, wilderness safety and first aid training, and working well in an isolated team setting. Experience with relevant fieldwork, plant identification skills including familiarity with dichotomous keys is desirable, but not necessary. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required.
SALARY: Both technicians will receive $1,500/month plus housing (may be campsites) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Email a 1 page resume and cover letter (as attachments), including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to the contact information below.  Please indicate desired position(s).
CONTACT:      Katie Driver , Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, Department of Forest, Rangeland, & Watershed Stewardship, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1472 email: kmdriver@lamar.colostate.edu

SEASONAL BOTANIST/PLANT BIOLOGIST - Rocky Mountain National Park
Dates: July 1st through August 31st 2008
Application Deadline:  April 30th, 2008
     The position advertised is for one (1) full-time botanist or plant biologist to perform vegetation sampling and data collection in a remote field setting.  Project involves establishment of new monitoring sites, installation of equipment, and initial data collection for a long-term wetland monitoring project in Rocky Mountain National Park. This project is run by Colorado State University and NPS Inventory and Monitoring, data will be used to assess condition of Rocky Mountain wetlands and aid the park in future wetland monitoring efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include field identification of vascular plant species including difficult taxa such as Carex and Juncus and collection of non-vascular species for expert identification.  Simple measurements of herbivory, soils, and water table and pH will also be taken.  Botanist will be required to perform on and off trail GPS navigation to remote sites and
supervise field technicians who will assist in data collection and equipment installation.  The bulk of the work will be performed in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park in variable climatic conditions.  Work will also include frequent and extensive hiking on and off trail and carrying of heavy field equipment.
 QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess at least a four-year degree in biology, plant ecology, botany or other similar area. Candidates are expected to be skilled at plant identification and comfortable using a  dichotomous key.  Previous field experience with vegetation sampling and leadership skills are desirable.  Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of long hikes in rugged terrain at high altitudes and in soggy lowlands while carrying a loaded backpack.  Trips into the backcountry may last up to seven days and will involve hiking both on and off trail.  Adverse weather conditions such as near freezing temperatures, rain, and snow may be encountered on a regular basis. Ability to work, hike, camp and maintain a positive attitude in these conditions is essential.  Skills in the following areas are valuable: experience with backcountry travel, wilderness safety and first aid training, and working well in an isolated team setting. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required.
SALARY: $2,500/month plus housing (if desired) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Email resume and cover letter (as attachments), including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to the contact information below.  Please indicate availability as dates may be flexible.
CONTACT:      Katie Driver , Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, Department of Forest, Rangeland, & Watershed Stewardship, , Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1472, email: kmdriver@lamar.colostate.edu





THE EASTERN NEVADA LANDSCAPE COALITION is seeking Vegetation Field Crew Members for a Watershed Assessment Project. 
     The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork.  The Watershed Assessment Project will facilitate the Coalition's efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada.  This position will be a GREAT learning experience for any individual interested in the plant ecology of the Great Basin desert.
 LOCATION:  Based in Ely, NV, working primarily in Lincoln County, NV.
 WAGES:  $14-15/hour, DOE (plus per diem when camping)
DURATION:  Positions will begin May 12, 2008, and last at least three months.  Candidates should be able to travel to Eastern Nevada by May 12, 2008, and be able and willing to remain in Eastern Nevada through mid-August.  Additional work beyond August may be available dependent upon the arrival of winter.  If you have any scheduling conflicts with these dates that you would like for us to consider, please state your availability in your cover letter.
DUTIES:  Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation and community data in dry, upland desert plant communities within the watersheds.  The data will be collected with PDA's from randomly located 40 x 50m sampling plots using line point intercept.  Crew members will also be responsible for the appropriate collection and identification of unknown plant specimens. 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Strong applicants will either be currently enrolled in or graduated from a program in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field.  Experience in taxonomic keys and field botany is essential. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin desert is preferred but not required if the candidate has demonstrated in the past an ability to learn plant species quickly.  Ability to enjoy long days of repetitive but meaningful work is strongly desired.  Experience with 4WD, GPS, and backcountry navigation with maps and compass.  Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas.  Crew members must have proven experience in working well with others.  
CONDITIONS:  Candidates must be enthusiastic about hiking long distances (up to 8 miles a day) over rugged terrain while carrying a 30-lb pack and be able to work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ degrees F heat, in remote areas.  Field crews have also encountered snow during the months of May and June.  A clean driving record for the past
three years is mandatory.  4WD vehicles, GPS units, digital cameras, and PDA's will be provided by the Coalition.  Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear.
 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  4 pm PST on Monday, March 3, 2008
TO APPLY:  PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CLOSELY.  Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) via e-mail to:  Jennifer Brickey,  jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net,  Include 'WA Field Crew Member' in the subject line of the email.
Any applications received that do not have references included will be automatically discarded.  Phone interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline and will occur throughout March.  Please contact Jennifer Brickey at jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net or 775-289-7974 ext. 7#
should you have any questions regarding the position
   Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician 'ESR' positions.  For more information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org.

DENVER WATER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Bob Steger of Denver Water would like to bring a job opportunity at Denver  Water to the groups attention.  Please pass this along to anyone who would  be interested in the position.
DENVER WATER , ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II/III ,  (CLIMATE AND WATER RESOURCES ANALYST) ,  PLANNING/RAW WATER SUPPLY  HIRING RANGE:  $4,100 TO $5,783/Mo ,  Depending on Level  The Envir. Scientist II/III performs climatology, hydrology, water  resources and operational analysis related to climate change planning and
water supply planning and operations.  Directs work of other employees and  consultants, represents department on committees and makes presentations to industry groups.
     Envir.  Scientist  II   Performs  scientific  analyses  for  climate change  planning   including  climate  modeling,  hydrological  analyses,  decision  support  systems,  and  emissions inventories.  Reviews scientific research  and  legislation  related to climate change.  Manages hydrometrological and  operational  databases.   Assists with forecasting and operational analyses
and  long-range  planning.   Prepares  technical reports. III: Performs and  manages  scientific  analyses for climate change planning including climate  modeling,  hydrological  analyses,  decision support systems, and emissions  inventories.   Reviews  scientific  research  and  legislation  related  to  climate   change.    Represents   Department  on  industry  committees  and
activities.   Manages hydrometrological and operational databases.  Assists  with   forecasting   and  operational  analysis  and  long-range  planning. Prepares  technical  reports.  Makes  presentations  to  staff and industry groups.
     Envir.  Scientist II/III  Graduation from a four-year college or university  with a bachelors degree in physical science, natural resources, atmospheric  science,  hydrology,  engineering  or  related  field  with  coursework  in  hydrology,   meteorology,   watershed  sciences,  water  resources,  system  modeling  and  statistics   (III)  Also  requires  knowledge  of in a field
described  above  that  is  equivalent to that obtained through an advanced  degree  program.     (II)  Two  years  or (III) four years of experience in  atmospheric  science,  surface water hydrology, water resources, or related  experience.   Strong  oral and written communication skills.  Strong skills  in scientific analysis.
     Interested candidates must submit a completed Denver Water Application form  online at www.denverwater.org.  Resumes may be attached but are not  accepted in lieu of an application form.  The successful candidate will be  required to pass a post-offer background and reference check with a  physical and a drug and alcohol screen.  DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT, 1600 W.  12TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO  80204-3412, 303-638-6331. EOE . Regards, Ben Wade ,
Water Conservation Coordinator , Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) , Office of Water Conservation & Drought Planning , 1313 Sherman St. Rm 721 , Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303)-866-3370 , ben.wade@state.co.us , For more information about Colorado Water Conservation Board go to: http://cwcb.state.co.us.




THE CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM
Please share this exciting opportunity with your upcoming graduates. There are still openings available for the Program beginning in June, with an Orientation Workshop to be held in late May at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  Travel and lodging expenses to the Workshop are paid by the Program.
The Conservation and Land Management Fellows Program is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service and the USDA Forest Service.  Positions are available in the western United States beginning June, 2008. Duties may include plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping, endangered species reintroduction, invasive species management, geographic data acquisition and analysis, biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans, fire ecology, land use planning, archaeology-related  activities, recreation areas management, rangeland assessments, seed collection. Fellows participate in a one-week training course held in late May in Chicago.  Travel and lodging expenses will be covered.  Training includes  BLM,NPS,FS orientation, Endangered Species Act and associated programs, plant and animal identification and monitoring, GIS and mapping, and topographical map reading and GPS skills.
Compensation is $750.00 per pay period (every two weeks)
How to Apply:  Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America.  Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Manager, CLM Fellows Program, clmfellows@chicagobotanic.org
For more information visit the website:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_fellowship/
This fellowship opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden.  For application information, visit:  http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu




FIELD ASSISSTANTS TO STUDY BAKER CYPRESS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SOUTHERN OREGON
General Description: We are seeking 2 highly motivated students to participate in a project studying Baker cypress, a rare conifer species found only in northern California and southern Oregon. This species depends on fire for seed dispersal and germination. As a result of fire
suppression, some populations of Baker cypress are now dying without any regeneration. Our project will focus on restoring Baker cypress populations by:  1) Examining how prescribed burning and thinning treatments affect cypress regeneration;  2) Identifying factors that influence recruitment of cypress, such as fire  return interval, stand age, fire severity, fuel loads, and site conditions;  and 3) Developing recommendations for cypress management and providing a  risk assessment of cypress populations across the Klamath, Plumas, and  Lassen National Forests, and the Alturas Resource Area of the Bureau of  Land Management (BLM).
Duties:  Field assistants will work under the direction of a crew leader to collect a broad range of data, including tree demography data (identifying trees, saplings, and seedlings, coring trees, measuring tree diameter and height, tagging trees, etc.), fuels data using Browns transects, vegetation data including shrub and herbaceous plant species identification, and post-fire severity data at sites that have burned. Field assistants will also collect cypress cones and branches in the field. This position involves 70-80% field work, but will also include some laboratory and office duties such as counting seeds, aging cores and cones, testing seeds for viability, and data entry. There could be an opportunity for interested applicants to pursue other questions related to Baker cypress as part of their undergraduate/graduate work. 

Working conditions: The position will be based out of Happy Camp, CA. However, the field crew will travel frequently to remote study sites in isolated, rugged areas of the Klamath, Plumas, and Lassen National Forests, and the Alturas Resource Area of the BLM. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in steep, hot, rugged terrain for up to 8-10 days. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates with experience in botanical and forest demography data collection. Applicants must be able to work well independently and with others. GPS/GIS experience is also. Valid driver’s license required. 
Salary: We will fill two full-time, temporary biological science technician positions at either the GS-5 ($13.58/hr) or GS-4 ($12.23/hr) level through the Student Educational Employment Program. This program provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment  (taking at least a half-time course load) in a 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. ONLY STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. Work will begin in late May and continue through at least mid-August, 2008.
Application Procedures:  For inquiries related to this position, please contact Kyle Merriam at (530) 283-7777 or Erin Rentz at (530) 627- 3312. To apply, please send: 1) cover letter, 2) CV including professional experience, 3) name, telephone number, and address of three former
supervisors or other professional references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to Kyle Merriam, P.O. Box 11500, Quincy, CA 95971, or via email to: kmerriam@fs.fed.us. Applications must be received by March 21, 2008.

LINK TO A WEBSITE OF TEMPORARY SCEINCE JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
A while back, I posted a link to a website of temporary science jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.  By public demand and with a great suggestion by Dr. Jeff Cardille of the Univ. of Montreal, the site is available on iGoogle Docs. You can add new entries if you have any. 
  There are 3 ways to access the info-
  1) If you wish to just browse looking for opportunities for yourself, go to http://tinyurl.com/yq7d2m .
  2) If you wish to add an entry, go to the form at http://tinyurl.com/yqwxgs .  
  3) If you would like to help collaborate to make this a better website, send me an email at gwpatton@gmail.com and I will send back an invitation "sharing" the site with you.  That will allow you to edit also.  Please include your location and affiliation in your email.
  My thanks to David Inouye for his early and continuing encouragement and support to provide this service to the scientific community.  Cordially yours,    Geoff Patton, Ph.D.,   Wheaton, MD




BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN CREW LEADER
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project examines the ecological impacts of chipping and mastication fuel treatments in different coniferous ecosystems across Colorado and New Mexico.
We are investigating the impacts of these treatments on: 1) fuel loadings, 2) understory vegetation, 3) nutrient cycling, 4) seedling recruitment, and 5) soil moisture/temperature.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Biological Science Technician will partake in a rigorous survey of
overstory and understory vegetation, fuel loadings, soils, and abiotic variables. Work involves installing and sampling plots in treated and untreated coniferous forests, as well as revisiting plots installed in summer 2007.
The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (typically 9-11 hour days), often in inclement weather. The duty station will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, but the crew will travel the majority of the work week. Camping at sites for several days a week will be required. Tents and cookware will be provided. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and is expected to
start in May 2008 and continue through August/September 2008.
DUTIES: 1)Serve as crew leader for seasonal crew (crew leader plus one or two technicians) responsible for conducting surveys in plots according to an established protocol. 2)Supervise and efficiently coordinate activities for seasonal crew (including finding and reserving camping sites or other housing arrangements). 3)Act as liaison between crew and USFS postdoctoral Ecologist.
4)Assist with identification of appropriate study sites and installation of plots. 5)Identify and estimate abundance/cover of understory forbs, shrubs, graminoids, regeneration, and abiotic substrate. 6)Measure surface fuels, stumps, tree diameter, height, and live crowns. 7)Use taxonomic keys and dissecting scope to identify unknown plant species. 8)Prepare, download, and install electronic data loggers for data collection in the field. 9)Check data for accuracy and completeness. 10)Enter data and manage electronic data files. 11)Oversee bi-weekly completion of timesheets and other administrative tasks by crew. 12)Perform miscellaneous office tasks (e.g., organizing equipment, making new datasheets, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS: 1)Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, biology, forestry, or closely related
field. 2)Previous field experience in sampling forest overstory and understory vegetation.
3)Proficiency in identifying flora in lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, and Pinyon-Juniper Intermountain West ecosystems. 4)Ability to utilize a taxonomic key. 5)Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and complete field related activities. 6)Experience using electronic data loggers. 7)Demonstrated orienteering experience, including the use of topographic maps,
aerial photography, and global positioning systems (GPS). 8)Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel. 9)Experience with GIS preferred. 10)Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively as a team member. 11)Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to meet project deadlines. 12)Excellent physical condition and a good sense of humor. 13)Valid driver’s license required. Experience driving on forest roads and using a 4-wheel drive vehicle preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires long (10+ hour) days of physical exertion such as hiking with heavy field gear over steep terrain and through dense vegetation and logging slash. Work is often done in remote, isolated areas and inclement (rainy,
cold, and hot) weather conditions.
LODGING: Crew members are expected to live together during the work week, either at
camp sites (developed and undeveloped) or in group housing provided by the Forest Service. Private space will be provided when available, but is not guaranteed. Employees are expected to maintain clean and organized living spaces. Camping at most sites will be required. Developed campgrounds will be used when available, but camping may also occur at undeveloped sites (i.e., no running water). Camping in rainy, cold weather is highly probable. Lodging during non-work days is the responsibility of the individual.
SALARY: $18.87/hr + travel per diem.
TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter (include dates of availability), a list of three references, and a copies of academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable) by March 15, 2008 to email address below: (In cover letter, please indicate if you are interested in being on the crew if not selected as crew leader.) Mike Battaglia, mbattagl@cnr.colostate.edu, Phone: (970) 498-1286

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