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 A bi-weekly newsletter published by the
www.macalester.edu/environmentalstudies/ThisJustIn/main.htm In This Issue.... 1. Linnaeus Symposium at Gustavus Adolphus on April 25 2. Research Assistant Position 3. Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship 4. Habitat Restoration Summer Job 5. Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Opportunity for Undergraduates 6. Research Assistant Position with The Center for Clean Air Policy 7. Wild Rockies Field Institute Academic Field Courses 8. Eco Education AmericCorps Position 9. Grassroots Educational Training 10. Internships
1. Linnaeus Symposium at Gustavus Adolphus on April 25 Among the objectives of Linnaeus Arboretum, education is clearly its foremost priority. The Linnaeus Symposium, established in 2003, was designed to help enrich faculty, student, and larger community thinking about environmental stewardship and wise use of resources. The first Linnaeus Symposium was presented by Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and Ethnobotanist. Dr. Davis presented a public lecture to an audience of 600 on "The Healing Forest: The Ethnobotanist Search for New Medicines." In addition he visited several classes and talked with students and faculty informally. The second Linnaeus Symposium comes at a fortuitous time, a time of preparing to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Carl Linnaeus. This Linnaeus Symposium will be held in conjunction with a series of events that will be celebrated by the Linnaeus Arboretum in honor of Linnaeus. It is natural for the symposium to focus on Linnaeus and in particular Linnaeus's work as an ethnobotanist. Symposium attendees will have opportunities to listen, learn, and dialogue with these ethnobotanists and Linnaean scholars. Events include formal public presentations and informal conversation with students, faculty, and visitors. All educational events are open to the public at no charge. Come and join in the celebration on April 25, 2007. For more information please follow this link: http://www.gustavus.edu/arboretum/linnaeus.cfm
2. Research Assistant Position A joint Masters of Environmental Science degree/law student is looking for a research assistant to help conduct interviews about sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship with conventional farmers in the U.S. midwest. This position would entail four weeks of work in August 2007, paid competitively (depending on available funding, compensation will be $1000-$2000 including housing). Training on interview techniques will be provided in advance of the fieldwork period. Ideal for someone interested in sociology or environmental studies intent on applying for graduate work, though students of all disciplines are welcome to apply. Seeking someone with excellent writing and interpersonal skills to be able to thoughtfully conduct interviews with farmers of diverse viewpoints on the role of agriculture and environmental stewardship. Applicant should also be able to concisely and accurately summarize interview results to be used in a paper to be submitted for publication in Spring 2008. Please contact Andrea Gelatt at andrea.gelatt@yale.edu with a resume and a short statement of interest. Decisions will be announced by May 1.
3. Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship The Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America will award a scholarship(s) of not more than $1000.00 to assist a person(s) who enter or continue in an education program in Environmental Education, Environmental Law, Wildlife Management, or some other conservation-oriented program.
4. Habitat Restoration Summer Job Emily Stafford, a 2006 biology major/graduate is currently working in California doing habitat restoration. The agency she works with has summer job openings that some of you ecology students may be interested in. She says that this would be a great experience to do field work and to increase GIS skills. For more information, check out the job ad at www.jobaps.com/Marin/sup/b1153-07-01.asp?View=. Anyone interested can contact her at emily.stafford@gmail.com.
5. Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Opportunity for Undergraduates Organized by Lewis & Clark College with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Who: Two dozen U.S. environmental program students graduating spring 2009 or 2010 What: An opportunity to do site-based research in conjunction with students across the country Why: To train our next generation of interdisciplinary environmental scholars and leaders When: Application deadline 10/15/07; awardees notified by 12/15. Launch workshop spring 2008, Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon. Concluding conference spring 2010, Lewis & Clark College. Results widely disseminated summer 2010. How: Students will work with faculty mentors from their host institutions on site-based research culminating in a capstone project. Between spring 2008 and spring 2010, students collaborate with each other online, sharing in-progress results. Student-mentor teams receive a $4500 stipend to defray expenses. For further information and to apply, visit www.lclark.edu/dept/envs/mellon.html
6. Research Assistant Position with The Center for Clean Air Policy The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) is a non-profit environmental think-tank based in CCAP is expanding its capacity to contribute to climate policy solutions over the coming years. We are currently is seeking new staff members from the Research Assistant level through the Policy Analyst level to play key roles in its domestic and international policy programs. See our website at www.ccap.org for detailed program information. Most positions will be based at CCAP HQ in Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a BA/BS (Research Assistants) and a Master’s degree (Policy Associates and Policy Analysts) in public policy, economics, engineering or a related field. Qualifications for the specific Research Assistant, Policy Associate or Policy Analyst roles will depend on, among other factors, the level of related experience and educational background. Interested candidates should forward all of the following: (1) a resume; (2) cover letter stating the position that interests you along with your salary requirements; and (3) a short writing sample, to: recruitment@ccap.org
7. Wild Rockies Field Institute Academic Field Courses The following field courses are being offered for credit during 2007. For more information, check out their web site at www.wrfi.net. SUMMER 2007 FALL TERM, 2007
8. Eco Education AmericCorps Position An email from Faith Hareldson Krogstad ('99): Hello Dan, I hope you are doing well as the spring semester winds up. I wanted to let you know about a special opportunity for your graduating seniors - I think especially for a tech-minded environmental studies student. They would be supervised by a Mac alum (yours truly). Eco Education has a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position beginning September 2007. We are looking for a creative thinker who could help us incorporate technology into urban environmental education in the Twin Cities. Knowledge of web-based applications and basic level GIS, as well as the ability to work with teachers and students is desired. I think this would be a great opportunity to do cutting-edge work, network within the environmental community, and gain valuable experience. We hope to hire for this position as soon as possible. Please let me know if you know anyone who fits this description. I would be happy to talk with them further about the position. Also, please pass the word on about the position! Thank you, Hareldson Krogstad ('99)
9. Grassroots Educational Training Seventh Generation and Greenpeace are teaming up again to provide 200 students with an all-expenses-paid week of grassroots educational training in Washington, D.C. Students may apply at www.Changeit07.org. Change It is a great opportunity for your students to learn the skills and tools they need to become effective leaders. Students will emerge from the program ready to engage in the efforts to prevent global warming and address the most critical environmental issues facing their generation. All expenses, including travel, room and board, and the training program itself, will be covered entirely by the program.
10. Internships The following are new internship offerings:
Information about these internships can be found at: www.macalester.edu/environmentalstudies/currentinternships.htm Any questions regarding this newsletter or to be removed from the mailing list, contact Ann Esson at esson@macalester.edu. |
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