AMWS & Alumni Digest               August 16, 2013 

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The Offset Project Opportunities

 

Environmental Outreach Coordinator

 

The Offset Project, a Monterey-based environmental non-profit has a full time opening for an Environmental Outreach Coordinator. Founded in 2007, The Offset Project has a short but impressive history of success working with corporate clients, public agencies and municipalities to create and implement zero waste programs. The Environmental Outreach Coordinator is a new position created to handle the continued growth in demand for TOP's mitigation services. Job responsibilities will include drafting and implementing public agency diversion plans as well as managing commercial business outreach and special event programs in Monterey and Santa Cruz County. The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years work and education experience in the environmental sustainability sector and must be bilingual.  

Program Start Date: January 1, 2014

Send cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Kristin Cushman at 126 Bonifacio Pl. Ste F Monterey, CA  93950 or [email protected]

 

Video Internship

 

Immediate need for an intern who can shoot interviews and events, capture audio for Pod-casts and develop short clips for website. Qualifications are basic knowledge of video and principles of video editing. Can use own equipment if needed. Perfect for someone needing to build portfolio, work on a school project and interested in the environment. 

Program Start Date: Immediate

Commitment: 3 months

If you are interested, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]


Sustainability Program Intern

 Interns will work with The Offset Project to implement our zero waste programs at a number of special events in Monterey and coordinate our green initiatives for the City and County of Monterey. This intern will also work on our business-to-business workshop series, developing resource material and writing case studies.   

Program Start Dates: Immediate. 

Commitment: Must commit for minimum of 6 months, 5 - 10 hours per week. Work study program is encouraged.

If you are interested, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to  [email protected]  

 

- See more at: http://www.theoffsetproject.org/jobsandinternships.htm#sthash.nljomsfn.dpuf

 

 

  

  

  

City of San Jos� 

INTERNSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

DEPARTMENT:  Environmental Services

DIVISION: Watershed Protection - Stormwater Management

TERM OF ASSIGNMENT: 6 months recommended; optional extension up to 2 years

HOURS PER WEEK: average 20 hrs. per week; work is mostly during regular business hours; occasionally extended and weekend hours are required

COMPENSATION: I

s commensurate with education and experience

Standard Pay Rates: Undergraduate Student Intern $10.73/hr; Graduate Student Intern $14.38/hr

SUPERVISOR: James Downing, Supervising Environmental Services Specialist          

PHONE:  (408) 793-4381

EMAIL:  [email protected]

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Jos�'s Environmental Services Department has established a national reputation for environmental leadership and innovation with award-winning recycling, water conservation, water quality protection, and wastewater treatment programs.

With over 400 employees and an annual budget of $124 million, ESD is one of the City's largest and most visible departments. Among its major initiatives are to provide:

       Healthy streams, rivers, marshlands and Bay waters;

       Reliable water, garbage, and recycling services;

       Clean and green air, land and energy policy development; and

       Community education aimed at environmental sustainability

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

The Watershed Protection Division is seeking a student intern to help us protect and improve the quality of San Jose's Watersheds. A highly motivated student will learn principles and gain experience in stormwater management and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance.  Interns support full time staff in promoting sustainable landscaping practices, water quality monitoring, stormwater inspection programs, tracking municipal operations, and public outreach.  An internship with the Watershed Protection Division will provide a rich opportunity to learn a variety of environmental management skills, as well as provide exposure to citywide operations and procedures.

  

  

  

KEY ACTIVITIES

This position will directly support the Inlet Marking and Maintenance Tracking Programs, Integrated Pest Management, and Water Quality Monitoring activities. Duties include:

  

  • Conduct data entry, database management, and quality control, and assist reporting for various monitoring and inspection programs
  • Assist geodatabase management, digitization, mapping, and geospatial analysis
  • Assist field data collection for monitoring and inspection programs
  • Attend public outreach events and assist outreach activities
  • Support ESD Volunteer Programs as needed

EDUCATION

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program is required.  Preferred majors include Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Engineering, Biological Science, Aquatic Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography, or other related majors.

DeSIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & QUALITIES

  • Education and/or experience in environmental science, biology, horticulture, environmental planning, or other related fields
  • Basic proficiency with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Experience and/or coursework in ArcGIS 10.1
  • Ability to perform biological and/or environmental assessments (training provided),landscaping projects, itemized inspections and/or product inventories; data collection and analysis
  • Ability to physically perform duties involved with field work such as bending, stooping, traversing steep banks, climbing in/out of a boat, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to engage the public, develop and deliver presentations, and participate in workshops and training events
  • Able to work in team environment and independently 

HOW TO APPLY:

Return a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Subject Line: Stormwater Management Program Internship

Questions?  Please contact Shellyne Urban [email protected]

or http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?nid=710

  

Rincon Consultant's Monterey Office Hiring

  

Looking for interns/entry level candidates as well as candidates with a few years of experience (ideally in CEQA consulting, but city/regional planning as well). 

  

There is information in our website, and people can submit resumes through the site: http://rinconconsultants.atsondemand.com/. They can also email Megan Jones directly.

  

Megan Jones

Senior Program Manager

  

Rincon Consultants, Inc.

831 333 0310 EXT 11    MOBILE 831 915 9757

www.rinconconsultants.com

Environmental Scientists  Planners  Engineers
 

 

Two Positions Available:  Environmental Technician

 

Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC, (EPR) has an open position for a full-time Environmental Technician in our Cary, NC office.   EPR specializes in ecosystem restoration and mitigation, environmental studies, permitting, and watershed studies.  We are a growing firm with East Coast and Gulf Coast locations, and are actively looking for motivated, high quality individuals to help build our business.

  

Qualified Environmental Technician candidates will hold a technical degree related to their profession and have at least 4 years direct experience in ecosystem restoration and mitigation projects, CADD support, GIS, and/or environmental field assessments.  Experience should include development of professional level CADD and/or GIS deliverables, data collection, and field assessments.   Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, be able to show detailed experience working with tasks on ecosystem restoration and/or environmental projects, work well in a team setting, and have the ability to travel periodically.  Duties will include working with engineers, project managers, and other technical staff to assist with environmental projects. 

  

Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company match, employee bonus plan, vacation and sick leave, and continuing education training.  Salary commensurate with experience and abilities.

  

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Mr. Kevin Tweedy, 910 Greenwood Circle, Cary, NC 27511

[email protected]

www.eprusa.net

 

Internships with USDA

 

You will find student internship opportunities that are available at USDA Agencies throughout the country.  Additionally, the last two positions listed below are Recent Graduate positions (career opportunities for recent graduates who are looking for employment).  Please feel free to share with your students at your respective institutions. 

 

Please note:  All of the internship positions are paid and can be accessed on USAjobs.gov!

 

Contact:

Juan M. Alvarez

Regional Director

United States Department of Agriculture

Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program

Central & Northern California / Washington State

California State University, Fresno

Craig School of Business / Peters Building

5245 N. Backer Avenue, M/S PB-7

Fresno, CA. 93740-80001

Phone:  559.278.8311

Fax:  559.278.8682

Email:  [email protected]


 

Upcoming USGS Internship

 

 

The U.S. Geological Survey California Water Science Center is seeking to fill one student internship position in our Santa Cruz Field Office. The applicant will be trained for a possible career with the USGS as a Hydrologic Technician. The Federal Government is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT - Potential applicants must first create an account on the USA Jobs website and set up automatic notifications*.  This is required in order to receive an alert when this position is open for application:    https://www.usajobs.gov/ 

 

DUTIES:  The Student will be involved in streamgaging projects concerned with:

1. Gathering basic hydrologic data in a combination of the following areas: 

Water quantity, water quality and sediment transport,

2. Using computers to develop hydrologic data,
3. Using electronic data collection instruments,
4. Maintaining shop and warehouse,
5. Construction and maintenance of stream flow gaging stations.  

LOCATION:  USGS, 400 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95010

 

TITLE and STARTING PAY:  Student Trainee (*GS-1399) Hydrologic Technician, $12.96 to $15.88 per hour based on experience and education.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:  Part-time work (16-24 hours per week) during the school year and full time during school vacations and summer.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. A valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance are required. A strong interest in, and knowledge of earth sciences or hydrology is highly desirable. Applicant must be attending college at least part time taking science oriented courses in the Physical or Biological sciences, or Mathematics.

 

  • To qualify at the GS 2 level ($12.96/hour) the applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • To qualify at the GS 3 level ($14.14//hour) the applicant must have completed 30 semester units, of which one course must be from one of the course disciplines listed above.
  • To qualify at the GS 4 level ($15.88/hour) the applicant must have completed 60 semester units, of which 12 units must be from one of the course disciplines listed above.

 

OTHER FACTORS: Must be willing to work outside, often in rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.  Be able to travel when necessary, normally within California for as many as four consecutive nights.  Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing as much as 100 pounds.



 
Horticulture Internship with Watershed Institute & Burleson Consulting

 

 The Watershed Institute & Burleson Consulting are seeking to hire two horticultural interns for a restoration project on the former Fort Ord Army Base near Monterey, California.  Upon hire, the successful candidates could begin work as early as mid-May 2013 and could work as many as 500 hours on the project (This internship could be applied to the CWSP PSM internship requirement with advisor approval).

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Plant Salvage (including Seed Collecting and Processing); Plant Propagation; Plant Storage (Greenhouse Management and Maintenance); and Data Management.

For more information please read the attached announcement.
 

 

Republic Services Recycling Representative Position

 

Visit careerbuilder.com for more information and applications.

 


ARAMARK-a leader in food services, facilitates management, and uniform and career apparel - and the Student Conservation Association have teamed up to offer a Sustainability Internship at Lake Powell Resorts, managed by ARAMARK. 
The Sustainability Intern will focus on facilities and dining operations, which include: 
. General 
o Support the on-site Environmental Steward in the implementation of the site-level Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated action plans o Support the on-site Environmental Steward in the execution of the following EMS start-up activities: 1) Green Team selection and training, 2) development of the site-level EMS communications (EMS boards in each department, talking points for first-line managers, etc.) and 3) On-the-job training and communication of sustainability policies to employees when necessary o Support the execution of EMS action plans throughout the season. Specific projects will be outlined, however all projects will require the following: 1) actively "walking the process" with employees - understanding not only the environmental impact of their activities, but how changes made will affect their jobs/workflow, 2) actively auditing changes made to determine success, 3) collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure value-add to the organization, 4) development of action plans with defined targets, business case (cost/benefit), outcomes and timeline to completion. 
. Site-Specific Projects 
o Plan, Coordinate, and Execute regular activities for the employee population. 
� These activities may include but are not limited to: Hiking Excursions, Lake/water activities, BBQ's, Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, Basketball, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.)

The Sustainability Intern will serve as a key resource in supporting and advancing ARAMARK's commitment to sustainability at the Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises in Zephyr Cove, NV. This position starts in early May and is a full time paid internship for 6 months. To learn more about ARAMARK's Corporate Responsibility visitwww.enrichingliveseveryday.com.

 
With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, warm water, perfect weather and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west, Lake Powell is the ultimate playground.  Lake Powell stretches across the boundary between Utah and Arizona and is the 2nd larges Reservoir in the United States.

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas has a wide offering of services: Lodging, Restaurants, Retail,  Boat Rentals, Boat Tours, and more.  From an environmental perspective it is a very unique location which offers a broad spectrum of exposure to the aspiring Environmental Sustainability Professional.

 

The Details

  • Health insurance available at no extra cost.
  • Competitive wages offered.
  • Interns will also receive specific on-the-job training at their internship location, depending upon needs.
  • All selected interns are required to attend an expenses-paid training and orientation program the week of May 20th, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Interns must arrange for their own housing during internship. For some ARAMARK national park locations, onsite housing may be available at a low-cost.

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled college juniors, seniors or graduate students, or people with +/- 5 years professional experience.
  • Academic degree, experience or interest specific to or related to environmental issues, sustainability, business, nutrition, culinary or hospitality is strongly preferred. (Other degrees will be accepted based on extracurricular activities and interests).
  • Studies, knowledge or career interests in hospitality and tourism, facilities services, food service or nutrition strongly encouraged.
  • Self-starter who is able to independently develop and manage projects.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the importance of meeting unique client and consumer needs.
  • Capacity and know-how to navigate the challenges of implementing sustainability initiatives.
  • Interest working in the business world, and infusing sustainability into operational roles.
  • Future interest in working at ARAMARK is a plus.
 

 

American Conservation Experience Internships through AmeriCorps

 

AmeriCorps Professional Development Members will spend just over 3 months training on complex trail construction, forestry, and environmental restoration projects under the guidance of ACE's most highly skilled staff members.   The goal of the position is to accomplish meaningful project work for a variety of agencies while becoming proficient in advanced field techniques such as trail construction, ecological restoration, dry stone masonry, and chainsaw use.   The internships will be based in either Santa Cruz, CA or Tahoe, CA. The position runs from May 19- Aug 24. For more information see 

 

here

.

 

 

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aide

 

The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting for positions as a scientific aide. 

Since 1962, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ocean Salmon Project (OSP) has collected dockside catch and effort data from California sport and commercial ocean salmon fisheries. Although the final season won't be established by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Fish and Game Commission until early April, we anticipate needing field samplers in the following locations: 

Avila, Morro Bay, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Princeton/Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Emeryville, Berkeley, Sausalito, Bodega Bay, Fort Bragg, Shelter Cove, Fields Landing, Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City.

 Aides are needed to: 

* Collects recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps, docks, piers,jetties and beach/banks or ocean fishery data at commercial offloading or processing locations using standardized survey protocols. Duties include identification of finfish and invertebrates to species and collecting fish lengths, weights, and other biological data as needed. Sampling occurs weekdays, weekends and holidays. May also conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.

* Collects, transports, or processes biological samples such as scales, otoliths, tissue samples,blood, gonads, and stomach contents as needed.

* Performs data entry, reviews, edits and submits data to field supervisor in a timely manner.

* Interacts with and responds to public questions about recreational fishing regulations, fish identification, and other topics while in the field using material provided by the Department.

* Assists with other project functions as needed, including database management, data analyses, technical report writing and equipment maintenance.

* May assist other projects as needed, including fishery-independent research, equipment and vehicle maintenance. 

 

 For more information contact  below or see  here.

James Phillips

 

Environmental Scientist
CDFW Ocean Salmon Project
5355 Skylane Blvd. Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 576-2375
(707) 494-4621 department cell
(707) 576-7132 fax

 

Yerba Buena Farm Jamaica Summer Internships

 

Yerba Buena Farm is offering two summer internship opportunities to students. The family farm in Jamaica, West Indies would love to work with students who are interested in sustainable agriculture. They need students who can come with ideas and information that make the farm and projects stronger.

 

The internship opportunities are in the Natural Pesticides Research Project: Essential Oils, Extracts and Insecticidal Soap, and Top Bar Beekeeping Project.

 

 For more information visit: www.yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com

To apply visit: http://yerbabuenafarmjamaica.com/internships/internship-application/

 

Stewardship Programs Manager

 

The Big Sur Land Trust is committed to pursuing land and water conservation work that strengthens our communities and inspires a stewardship ethic so that Monterey County can maintain its unique and special place in the world. The goal and commitment of The Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) is to pursue resource conservation that supports the well-being of land and people and sustains our region's unique quality of life for us all.

 

The Stewardship Programs Manager (SPM) is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The position reports to BSLT's Assistant Director, and is responsible for stewardship of all fee and easement lands held by the Big Sur Land Trust in accordance with Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices. The SPM will develop, update and implement management plans for all BSLT fee lands to achieve conservation and programmatic goals and objectives specific to each site. Site specific or place based stewardship will require the SPM to demonstrate effective participation and leadership within BSLT staff teams. The SPM will work with BSLT based project managers to identify, budget, staff and find resources to implement stewardship activities at all BSLT projects.

BSLT Will Provide: Competitive compensation; generous benefits with group health including medical, dental, vision and life plan options; paid time off; and holiday pay.

Do not contact BSLT; If qualified and interested, please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]noting job code: CHBSLTSPM.

For more information about Big Sur Land Trust and this important position, go to: www.bigsurlandtrust.org

 

 

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security summer research opportunity for faculty and students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering faculty and students an opportunity to participate in a ten-week summer research team experience at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence as part of its DHS Summer Research Program. At the end of the summer, faculty participants are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding to continue the research collaboration at their home academic institutions during the following academic year.

More information, including eligibility guidelines and applications forms, can be found at http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/index.html

 

  

MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
Research Investigator    

DuPont, a Global Leader in Biotechnology is looking for Molecular Biologists to work in its CR&D Biochemical Sciences & Engineering division to develop biological routes for the production of industrial compounds, small molecules, and macromolecules via metabolic and protein engineering. The successful candidates will have expertise in relevant areas such as molecular biology, genetics, microbial metabolism, and microbial physiology; a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field; and at least two years of postdoctoral experience as well as a demonstrated record of productivity through multiple publications or patents. Apply online at website:

https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139783&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSM3DdWFLQ.twitter 

 

 

 

BIOCHEMIST
Research Investigator    
DuPont, a Global Leader in Biotechnology is looking for Biochemists to work in its CR&D Biochemical Sciences & Engineering division to develop biocatalytic routes for the production of industrial compounds, small molecules, and macromolecules via metabolic engineering or in vitro biocatalysis and protein engineering. The successful candidates will have expertise in relevant areas such as microbial metabolism, enzymology, or metabolomics; a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field; and at least two years of postdoctoral experience as well as a demonstrated record of productivity through multiple publications or patents. Apply online at website: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139782&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSNDXUCbVY.twitter

 

 

 

FERMENTATION ENGINEER 

Research Investigator    
DuPont Central Research and Development has an immediate opening for Biochemical Engineers with a strong background in fermentation based process research and development. Successful applicants will have excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills as well as strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more areas including metabolic engineering, systems biology, bioreactor design, fermentation optimization, and fermentation scale-up. The position also requires conceptual design and experimental validation of fermentation-based processes within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of molecular biologists, biochemists, and engineers. Apply online at website: https://dupontimpl.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=139780&lang=en&sns_id=twitter#.UGSNRsZZxl4.twitter

 

  

 

Education and Career Training Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics

 

-450+ paid summer research experiences for undergraduates

-Graduate fellowships, mentoring and professional development opportunities

-150+ Post-doctoral Opportunities

Go to www.pathwaystoscience.org 

 

 

 

Grad and Undergrad Programs Funded by NSF and NASA

 

A variety of internships, fellowships, and scholarships nationwide in a wide range of STEM related disciplines. Check out SOLAR! http://intern.nasa.gov/

 

 

National Environmental Policy Act Project Internship 


The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.  Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis.  The Environmental Management Participation Program for USAEC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  Please reference Project # EB-1840730422when calling, emailing, or writing for information. Additional information and application material can be found on the following website www.orau.org/Maryland.  

 

 

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Internships

Deadlines

  • Fall applications due June 1
  • Winter applications due September 1
  • Spring applications due December 1
  • Summer applications due March 1

Scholarships & Grants

Student Opportunities at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is currently advertizing two student programs for students in oceanic, environmental, biological and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education.  Many of the disciplines NOAA employees study overlap with USDA.

The Hollings Scholarship brings approximately 100 students to DC every summer for a scholarship/internship program.  NOAA is looking to diversify their candidate pool as a very small percentage of students awarded are minorities.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/scholarships/hollings.html

The Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship is for students from Minority-Serving Institutions, including HSIs.  Includes an academic scholarship and internship.

http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html

This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in STEM and the federal government.   Contact NOAA with any questions.

 

  

2013 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

 
Award winners will receive a free trip to Washington, DC to meet with congressional policymakers about funding for the biological sciences.
Please share this announcement with your colleagues.
Learn more at http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html.

 

 

 

 NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Constituent and Legislative Affairs Internships

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration is advertising Washington, DC-area student internships for Spring and Summer 2013 in Constituent and Legislative Affairs.  A position description is attached and more information can be found at: http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/about/internships.html
 

 

  National Science Foundation Opportunities

 

NSF is offering rapid response funding for the 2011 tsunami debris field. Specifically,

The NSF Directorates for Biological Sciences (BIO), Geosciences (GEO), Engineering (ENG), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), and Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure (OCI) are accepting proposals to conduct research on the potential threat to the North American west coast from debris fields associated with the March 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

 

For more information, see: 

Dear Colleague Letter - Rapid Response Research Grants on Research about the Potential Threat of Debris Fields from the March 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami on the West Coast of North America

 

  

Graduate Student Portal- Funding Database   

There is a wonderful resource available to help you find funding, fellowships, and job opportunities in a variety of disciplines, The Graduate Student Portal . This portal has been created in conjunction with the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program at Stanford and is very helpful.

 

Upcoming Events and Conferences

 

*HERA

Call for Papers

Humanities Education and Research Association

Annual Conference, February 27- March 1, 2014

Washington D.C.


 

In keeping with HERA's mission of promoting the study of the humanities across a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplines, we invite presentations for the 2014 conference. The wide range of disciplines and areas of study for the conference include but are not limited to Aesthetics, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Classics, Communication Studies, Composition, Cultural Studies, Dance, Design, Digital Technology, Education, Environmental Issues, Ethics, Ethnic Studies, Family, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Globalization, History, Languages, Literature, Media, Museum Studies, Music, Performance Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sexuality, Sociology, Theater and all sciences relevant to the topic.

 

Creative presentations, readings, and exhibitions are also welcomed. Submissions are encouraged from educators at all levels (including advanced graduate students) as well as all those with an interest in the arts and humanities.

 

Proposals for papers, panels, or workshops must be submitted through the conference web portal on the HERA website at www.h-e-r-a.org.

 

Questions may be directed to the conference organizers, Marcia Green ([email protected]), Sarita Cannon ([email protected]),and Erin McCoy ([email protected])

 

Presentation time for individual papers is limited to 15-20 minutes.

 

Deadline for submission: no later than October 24, 2013.


 

 

 

 

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is excited to announce two summer community opportunities.

 

 

1) Guided walk in Spanish

 

Each Saturday in August 2013 at 11:00 am

We are offering a FREE guided walked with Spanish-speaking Naturalists.

 

There is a general trail use fee of $4.00, with or without a guide.

 

 

 

2) Saturday Aug 31

At 2:00 pm

We are opening our Educational Microscope Lab to the public.

This is a FREE public event.

 

The lab contains 24 microscopes where visitors can explore an ounce of Elkhorn Slough water. A trained naturalist will guide visitors on a microscopic tour of the many tiny yet fascinating organisms that live in the Slough.

 

Please share this information and the attached flyers.

 

We hope to see at the Slough!

 

 

Media please contact - Reserve Manage Dave Feliz, if there are questions.

Apologies for any cross-postings.


Hula Your Way to Fitness
Wednesday, August 21st @ 12:30pm



Have you been searching for a way to shake up your fitness routine AND support your local farmers' market at the same time? We have the perfect solution for you.

In a mere 60 minutes, you'll experience a total body workout set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats and funky Reggae music. And then you can hula your way over to the market and enjoy the food, produce and other products we have to offer.


Healthy Interactive Cooking Workshops

Monday, August 26th at the P.G. Farmers' Market
4:00 PM | Fermented Pickles - Souring Seasonal Veggies w/ Todd Champagne of Happy Girl Kitchen
5:30 PM | Toasted Lavash Wraps w/ Kari Bernardi


Everyone's Harvest is pleased to offer Healthy Interactive Cooking Workshops at our Certified Farmers' Markets. These workshops bring chefs and families together to prepare and cook healthy recipes using fruits and vegetables straight from the farmers' market.

Workshops are FREE to the public and participants receive $10 worth of produce vouchers* to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables. The entire family is encouraged to participate.

These workshops would not be possible without the generous funding from the Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation and Monterey County Gives. Thank you!

Check out our photos from previous workshops on our Facebook Page and download our recipes from our website.

*Limited number available


Cooking Demonstrations

Wednesday, August 28th @ 12 PM at Natividad Medical Center Certified Farmers' Market
Corn and Arugula Salad w/ Terry Teplitzky, Chef/Owner of Wild Thyme Deli and Cafe

Friday, August 30th @ Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Certified Farmers' Market
3:45 PM | Toasted Lavash Wraps w/ Kari Bernardi
4:45 PM | TBA w/ Valerie Kazansky

Watch local chefs demonstrate how to make simple, delicious dishes using fresh, locally-grown ingredients!





Rodriguez Ranch




Owners Roberto and Manuel Rodriguez learned how to farm in Michoac�n, Mexico where they grew strawberries. When they came to the United States, they started off by working in the fields in Watsonville, CA. In 2001, they decided to start their own farm and began by renting fifteen acres where they grew raspberries, strawberries and winter vegetables. The farm has since expanded, and they now have a total of 60 acres.

You can find their stand at our Marina, Natividad, and Pacific Grove Certfied Farmers' Markets.

Rodriguez Ranch is a Certified Producer and Certified Organic Farmer in Monterey County.


The Thomcord Grape



The rich, jammy Thomcord grape is just one of the varieties of organic grapes you will find at Ken's Top Notch Produce during the month of August. The sweet and meaty Princess grape is their best-seller, and they also grow the Sweet Scarlet and Kyoho varieties. Because the grapes are picked at the height of their ripeness, the amount of product and availability will vary at our markets.

You can find Ken's Top Notch Produce at our Marina and Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Markets.



Spend at least $10 on your CalFresh/EBT card at any of our farmers' markets and receive an extra $5 in tokens to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.

Sponsored by the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA).

For more information on the Market Match program, please visit the Ecology Center website.


Enter Our Weekly Drawing


When you purchase a bag at our Info Booth OR bring your own bag to our certified farmers' markets, you can enter our drawing to WIN a FREE bag of fresh market produce and flowers!

Drawings are conducted weekly; one entry per person per market.

Go to our Information Booth to enter!

Worm Castings

Worm castings are a natural soil amendment and are a very easy-to-use and safe fertilizer. Simply apply the amendment to your existing soil mix, in your potted plants (indoors or outdoors), or directly in your garden.

Our Worm Castings were produced on-site at the Salinas Chinatown Community Garden. 100% of the profits goes to support the Salinas Chinatown Community Garden. Make your plants happy and help us to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Salinas Chinatown Community Garden.

Worm Castings are currently available for sale at Marina, PG and Natividad Markets.

Visit Information Booth to purchase!

Got Unwanted T-Shirts? We'll Take Them!!
Everyone's Harvest is collecting t-shirts to make into reusable market bags. Donations can be made at our Information Booth at any of our markets. Thank you!

  

  

2013 International Conference on Applied Technology (ICAT2013)

 

A workshop of 2013 International Applied Science and Precision Engineering Conference (ASPEC2013), October 18-22, 2013, Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan, ROC, scheduled from October 18-22, 2013 in Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan.

Publication

Accepted papers about 80 papers will be published on the following SCI journals.

1. Materials (SCIE, IF=1.677)

2. Sensors (SCI, IF=1.739)

3. Journal of Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers (SCIE)

4. Energies (SCIE, IF=1.865)

 

More journals on the topics of Vibration, Structure Mechacics, Material, Mechanical Engineering, etc. will be added.

It is also welcome if you intend to submit your manuscripts to be published on the journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials (AMM, EI indexed) only, instead of SCI journals. Please write "AMM only" in the subject line of your submission email.

 

About Sun Moon Lake and Its Festival

Sun Moon Lake is located in the center of Taiwan and is the island's largest lake. It is a beautiful alpine lake, divided by the tiny Lalu Island; the eastern part of the lake is round like the sun and the western side is shaped like a crescent moon; hence, there is a name called "Sun Moon Lake". It is the largest natural lake in Taiwan as well as a tourist attraction. Situated in YuchihNantou, the area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe. The conference is arranged in the same time period as the annual Sun Moon Lake Carnival. There will be plenty of activities such as music performances and brilliant fireworks for you to enjoy after the conference.

Conference Website

More details are available in the following conference website:

 

                    http://taeti.org/icat/index.html

Submission

Authors are invited to submit their full paper and also email to: [email protected] and [email protected] by August 01 2013. Please make sure your full paper submission should include two files: ICAT_template.doc and Paper submission form(Session ID).xls.

Please note that each paper contains at least 5~8 pages.

Important dates

Submission of Full Papers Deadline: August 1, 2013

Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2013

Submission of Camera-Ready Papers: September 02, 2013

Registration: September 02, 2013

Contact information  Conference Secretary:

 [email protected] and [email protected]

 

  

  

  

   
 
Education Opportunities 

*Interning for DEVELOP through NASA Ames.

 

Please click on the following link so you can view our public outreach Earthzine video. If you don't have time to watch it, at least please like and/or ask a question about it. We are in a contest and the social media (yes Facebook) is a major part of the competition.
Please feel free to forward onto your friends, family and colleagues. I would really like to get exposure to my project as well as the incredible DEVELOP program. If you did get this email by accident, please check out the mine and other's videos, you never know, it might inspire you to greatness.
Thank you for your time!

-Aimee Teaby

 

 

Oregon Leadership in Sustainability Graduate Program

 

 

The Oregon Leadership in Sustainability Graduate Certificate Program is currently accepting applications for our 2013-14 cohort.  Please send students and friends who are interested in careers in sustainability planning and sustainable development our way.  Our students take courses in sustainable design; sustainable transportation planning; systems thinking; communications skills; green cities; and energy and carbon planning.  We continue to review applications on a rolling basis through July 1st.

Check out our an article on our spring sustainable real estate development course here.
 
For application information please visit the OLIS website.  
 
 

 

Bard MBA in Sustainability

 

The Bard MBA in Sustainability focuses on the business case for sustainability. We train students to see how firms can integrate economic, environmental, and social objectives, the triple bottom line, to create successful businesses that build a more sustainable world. Graduates of the Bard MBA Program will transform existing companies, start their own businesses, and pioneer new ways of operating that meet human needs, while protecting and restoring the earth's natural systems. The Bard MBA is a low-residency program structured around "weekend intensives" with regular online instruction between these residencies. Five of these intensives are held each term: four in the heart of New York City and one in the Hudson Valley. Residencies take place over four days, beginning Friday morning, and ending Monday afternoon.

Degrees: MBA in Sustainability
Dual Degrees: MS/MBA in Sustainability
Website: http://www.bard.edu/mba
Contact: Katie Van Sant MS '07
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-758-7388
Application Due Dates: Early: January 15, 2013; Regular: March 15, 2013; Final: May 15, 2013
   

 

 

Bard Center for Environmental Policy
The Bard Center for Environmental Policybelieves that to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainability in our institutions and in society, government and business policies must be grounded in the best available science. Bard CEP's cohort-based program and intensive, campus-based, first-year curriculum require students to synthesize information from a range of disciplines and sources. The emphasis on science-based policy enables students to progress from knowledge of the issues to the formulation of feasible, effective policy responses. Distinctive program features include a modular approach to course work; close student-faculty interaction; professional internships; practical training in geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, leadership, and communication strategies; and research opportunities created to fit student interests.

Degrees: MS in Environmental Policy; MS in Climate Science and Policy
Dual Degrees: MS/MBA in Sustainability; MS/MAT with Bard MAT; MS/JD with Pace Law School
Peace Corps Programs:
Master's International; Coverdell Fellows
Website:
http://www.bard.edu/cep
Contact: Molly Williams MS '08
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 845-758-7071
Application Due Date: Early: January 15, 2013; Regular: March 15, 2013; Final: May 15, 2013