AMWS & Alumni Digest               September 30, 2013 

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Career Opportunities & Internships

NOAA Field Positions Available

 The Santa Cruz NOAA office is hiring two field technicians to assist with salmonid-related field research.  These are full-time positions with one-year appointments. Search job numbers 1304505 and 1304504 here for more information.

 

Marine Mammal Center Openings

The Marine Mammal Center has several open positions that they would like to fill as quickly as possible. More Information 

 

Medical Scribe Opportunity at Natividad Medical Center

 CEP America's Scribes work exclusively in our Emergency Departments. Scribesdocument 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. More Information

 

Managing Editor Position at Monterey Institue of International Studies

The Center for the Blue Economy at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (a graduate school of Middlebury College) has a new position open for the Managing Editor of a journal we intend to launch in Spring 2014. Priority screening date is September 23. This is a full-time staff position. More Information

 

Collaborative Research Project on the Commercial Fishery for California Halibut Intern

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

 

CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Volunteer Program 

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

  

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.  Application deadline is October 15.  More Information

  

Biology and Chemistry Graders - CSUMB
Grader needed for Biology and/or Chemistry 100 and 200-level courses.  
This position pays $8.50 to $10.  The applicant must have completed CHEM 111 to be eligible for CHEM grader. The applicant must have completed BIO 241 and BIO 242 to be eligible for BIO grader position. This position is 4-10 hours per week.
Apply on OtterJobs. Please specify which courses you are applying to grade.  

  

CSUMB Science Instructional Lab Assistant  

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. Pay $8.50 to $10 per hour. Apply on OtterJobs.

  

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. 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. More Information

  

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.  More Information

  

Rincon Consultant's Monterey Office Hiring

Rincon is 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 their website, and people can submit resumes through the site. More Information

  

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!

 

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 here.

 

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 here.

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

-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. http://intern.nasa.gov/

Application period ends October 11

 

 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

Sea Pact Announces Inaugural Request for Grant Proposals

Sea Pact, a coalition of seafood industry leaders, announces their first Request for Grant Proposals. Sea Pact is working to advance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices through a grant process that awards funds to projects that are most aligned with their mission. Through this RFP, Sea Pact aims to select a project in line with their goals; Fishery and Aquaculture Improvement Projects, habitat restoration efforts, scientific research and other projects are encouraged to apply. Responses are due by October 4th, 2013. Sea Pact will announce the grant recipients in November.

To apply for funding, organizations are asked to fill out the Grant Proposal form on the Sea Pact website.

 

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:October 24 2013, 5:00 p.m. PDT. 
 
 

Student Opportunities at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is currently advertising 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.

  

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. More Information

 

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

*Fracking Documentary Screening

Saturday, September 28, 6pm

At the Peace Resource Center (1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside) there will be a screening of Gas Land: Part II, an award winning documentary about hydrofracking. This event is free to the public. 

 

*Ciclovia Salinas Volunteers Needed

 

In the spirit of building community and supporting safe streets for walking, biking, skating etc., the Ciclovia Salinas event is struggling to stay scheduled due to a lack of volunteers. From 10am-2pm a portion of Alisal St. will be closed to cars and open for community events. Volunteers are needed to direct traffic for a 2 hour shift. 

Contact: [email protected] OR [email protected]

 

*Carmel River Clean-up Day

Sunday, September 29: Carmel River clean-up
More Information

*Water and Land-Use Conference

Urban Planning Coalition (SJSU's student government body for the graduate urban planning program) is hosting  a very exciting conference on San Jose State's campus in downtown San Jose. 

The event is the CCPCA's (California County Planning Commissioners Association) 83rd Annual Conference Oct. 11 & 12.  The conference's topic is "Water and Innovative Land-Use Planning" and includes a networking event & Saturday includes breakfast and a bus tour of the new 49ers stadium and the new Silicon Valley Water Facility.    More Information

 

Career Night In Salinas

We are hosting an event in your area on October 23, 2013 that would be extremely beneficial for students who are interested in pursuing a career in chiropractic or other health-related professions.

More Information

 

Everyone's Harvest Farm Stand at CSUMB

Every Tuesday, starting September 17th, the Everyone's Harvest Farm Stand will be outside the CSUMB Library Cafe from 12pm-3pm. Our Farm Stand offers fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers purchased on the day of or the night before an Everyone's Harvest Certified Farmers' Market. All items sold support the many local small-scale farmers at our Certified Farmers' Markets, some of which serve low-income or working class communities. Everyone's Harvest happily accepts cash, EBT, meal plan blocks and flex (to use your meal plan, go to the library caf�, the Otter Express, or the Dining Commons and ask for farm stand vouchers).

 

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

 

*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. There is  wide range of disciplines and areas of study for the conference. 

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.

Deadline for submission: no later than October 24, 2013
Education Opportunities 
*Graduate Degrees in Environmental Management 
Each fall, the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University visits college campuses around the country. Members of the Nicholas School Academic and Enrollment Services staff and faculty travel around the country to meet with students, faculty, career services professionals and administrators to share information about our unique and distinct Master of Environmental Management and Master of Forestry degree programs. We invite you to meet with one of our representatives at a location near you. More Information 

*Korallion Lab Coral Reef Course
Dr Michael Sweet (Derby University-UK) is teaching a coral and coral reef ecology summer courses in the summer of 2014 at Korallion Lab in the Maldives. 

CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Volunteer Program 

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

 

NASA Ames Video Contest
CSUMB student Aimee Teaby and a group of interns from the DEVELOP program created a public outreach video for their project. 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. 
Please feel free to forward onto your friends, family and colleagues. They would really like to get exposure on project as well as the incredible DEVELOP program.