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SEP Weekly Digest       September 16, 2013 
In This Issue
Job, Internship and Research Opportunities
Upcoming Events and Seminars

*New Opportunities

*New Job Links

Quick Links

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 Biology Seminar Series
September 25 - Dr. Ruben Rellen
Postdoctoral Fellow
Carnegie Institute of Plant Science,
 Stanford University
Volunteers Needed!
Ciclovia Salinas is looking for volunteers to help with their event on October 6th. To volunteer contact: 
Job, Internship & Research Opportunities
*Medical Scribe Positions at Natividad Medical Center
CEP America's Scribes work exclusively in our Emergency Departments (ED). Scribes document patients' medical histories and physical exams as they work with CEP America healthcare providers in the ED. Our scribes are trained in medical terminology and medical documentation. Scribes also receive customized training using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or documentation system specific to their hospital. Scribes do not perform any clinical duties nor do they provide direct patient care, but they assist with a number of important tasks.
 
*The Marine Mammal Center Positions
There are several positions now open with the Marine Mammal Center at their Moss Landing and Sausalito facilities. More Information
 
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Collaborative Research Project Internship Available

 
An internship with the Collaborative Research Project on the Commercial Fishery for California Halibut is available. The California Sea Grant Extension Program at the Institute of Marine Sciences, UCSC, is looking for a student intern (or interns) to help review literature and construct a profile of the commercial fishery for California halibut as part of a collaborative fisheries research project. The purpose of the project is to integrate fishery participants', scientists' and managers' knowledge about the fishery to build shared understanding of how the fishery works and the diverse factors that affect it. Project results will be used to inform community and fishery management decision-making. More Information
 
REEF Marine Conservation Internship
REEF's Marine Conservation Internship provides an in-depth look into non-profit operations and marine conservation programs. The internship is geared for college age individuals (juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students) and provides diverse experiences through REEF's conservation programs and opportunities to participate in the programs of REEF's partners. During the internship you will have many opportunities to dive and volunteer with partner organizations, as well as implement outreach/education programs focused on reef fish identification and lionfish handling/collection. More Information
 

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Volunteer Program Seeks Monterey Bay Area Residents

 

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking applicants for the Natural Resource Volunteer Program (NRVP) to serve within the newly created Monterey NRVP Chapter. Interested residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz and Santa Benito counties are strongly encouraged to apply. 

More Information

  

Chemistry and Biology Grader Position - CSUMB

  

Grader for Biology and/or chemistry 100 and 200-level courses.  Pay $8.50 to $10.  Must have completed CHEM 111 to be eligible for CHEM grader. Must have completed BIO 241 and BIO 242 to be eligible for BIO grader position. 4-10 hours per week.  Apply on OtterJobs. Please specify what course you would like to grade.

  

Science Instructional Lab Assistant - CSUMB
The Science Instructional Lab Assistant will assist science instructional support staff with the preparation, setup and cleanup of science lab and field classes.  Typical duties include dishwashing, classroom cleanup and preparation of materials and equipment used in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Geology courses. This position pays between $8.50 and $10 per hour. Apply on OtterJobs

  

Work with Return of the Natives Restoration Education Project!

The Watershed Institute's Return of the Natives (RON) project is looking for new people to join our 

team! Our mission is "to bring nature closer to people and people closer to nature through hands on participation in restoring habitats". Assist RON in restoring dune, riparian, and maritime chaparral habitats, teaching children about native plants and water quality, learn native plant propagation, and work with community volunteers! 

  

Student Assistant Positions Available: 
(2-4) Ecological Restoration and Education Assistants 
(1-2) Watershed Institute Greenhouse Assistants
(1-2) Greenthumbs Assistants
 
City of San Jose Environmental Services 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. 

  

The Offset Project - New Positions Open

The Offset Project, a Monterey-based environmental non-profit. 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 following positions are now open:

Environmental Outreach Coordinator

Video Internship

Sustainability Program Intern

More Information

 
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Internships
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of the nation's largest marine protected areas and encompasses more than 6,000 square miles of central California coastal waters containing a rich array of habitats and marine life. The Sanctuary program provides protection of these natural resources through research and education to foster public understanding and stewardship of this nationally significant marine area. 
 
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary constantly seeking interns to work on various research, education and resource protection projects. 

FishWise Sustainable Seafood Internship
FishWise is a non-profit organization designed to improve the sustainability and financial performance of seafood retailers, distributors, and producers.  Uniquely positioned between the seafood industry and marine conservation organizations, FishWise offers a range of services that create trust between seafood vendors and their customers.  FishWise joins business imperatives with leading ocean conservation strategies. The intern's primary responsibility is two-fold: 1) to provide support to existing member retailer partners and 2) provide general office support. 

ARCAS Guatemala Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

ARCAS is a Guatemalan NGO concerned with the conservation of endangered species and its habitat, marine conservation and sustainable community development.  We have a range of volunteer and intern opportunities including short-term volunteering, long-term internships, student tours and research sponsorships.  Most of these positions are paid (volunteers pay ARCAS) but we also have positions with stipends for qualified research assistants and volunteer coordinators. For more information,visit www.arcasguatemala.com
 

UROC Student Opportunities     

Visit the UROC (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center) office located in the Tanimura and Antle Library suite 2150 for more information on research opportunities

  

Scholarships and Conferences

*Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) would like to invite you to encourage students to consider a career in toxicology. SOT offers students and their advisors the opportunity to learn more about toxicology by attending a special program for undergraduate students at the SOT Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, March 22-24. We provide travel funds and host a special Undergraduate Education Program designed to guide talented undergrads along the path to graduate school and a research careers in toxicology. More Information

 

COAST Student Research Awards 

COAST is currently accepting applications from CSU students for Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Awards. Undergraduate student awards of $1500 and graduate student awards of $3000 will be made to CSU students working with CSU COAST faculty members on marine and coastal-related research projects.
Please see here for full announcements and application forms. Application deadline: Thursday October 24 2013, 5:00 p.m. PDT.  

 

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.A wide range of disciplines and areas of study for the conference are included.

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

 

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

Deadline for submission: no later than October 24, 2013

 

11th UC Davis Pre-Medical Conference

 October 12-13, 2013 at University of California, Davis
 Keynote Speakers:

- Ernie Bodai, MD, Co-Founder of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp

- Arthur Chen, MD, Time Magazine's 2011 Person of the Year

- Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California

- Darrell Steinberg, Senate President Pro Tem, California State Senate

- Bernard Lown, MD, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, original developer of the defibrillator

 

Featuring Deans of Admission from Over 110 Medical Schools and much more!

For registration and more information, visit www.ucdprehealth.org

 

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.

Education Opportunities
*Winter Intensive Field Studies in Belize
 The Institute of Sustainable International Studies, ISIS, is offering courses this winter that will allow students to do both. Students have the chance to explore inland jungles and rivers, elaborate cave systems, grasses and mangroves surrounding the Belize Barrier Reef and discover traditional methods of environmental conservation. For more information visit the website.
 
Humpback Whale Field Intensive Program  in Puerto Rico 

The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center is inviting interested students to participate in the third season for 7 day field intensive focused on cetacean behavioral ecology in Puerto Rico. 

Join our research team studying humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) wintering off Puerto Rico. Space is limited to 4 students in each  7 day session for boat and land based research platforms during the field season January 19, 2014- April 19, 2014. We are offering this "shorty" format (by request!) to fill the need for less expensive programs fitting into work and class schedules. Gap year students are welcome to inquire about programs lasting multiple weeks, including in depth analysis of data. More Information

  

NASA Video Contest - Vote to Support! 

  

CSUMB student Aimee Teaby along with a team of interns created a public outreach video during their summer interning for DEVELOP through NASA Ames. Please click on the following link so you can view the public outreach Earthzine video. If you don't have time to watch it, please like and/or ask a question about it. They are in a contest and the social media is a major part of the competition. View video

  

Please feel free to forward onto your friends, family and colleagues. They would really like to get exposure for the project as well as the incredible DEVELOP program. 

  

Upcoming Events and Seminars
*Everyone's Harvest Farm Stand
The Farm Stand happens on Tuesdays from 12pm to 3pm outside the Library Cafe. The first farm stand of the year is happening on September 17th.

*Carmel River and World Rivers Day Events
Friday, September 20: A community celebration of Fall Equinox
Saturday, September 21: A workshop on Cultivating Passion for Place
Sunday, September 29: Carmel River clean-up
Clubs and Club News
American Medical Student Association 
 
TRIBETA 

Contact: [email protected] 

 

Science Club 

Contact: [email protected] 

 

Pre-Health Society

Contact: [email protected]

 

CSUMB Garden Club 

Contact: [email protected]

 

Marine Science Club

Contact: [email protected]