AMWS & Alumni Digest                 April 11th, 2014  

In This Issue
Career Opportunities & Internships

* Denotes New Opportunites

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Just a reminder!
None of the entry doors of the Science Building should be left propped open after hours.  This creates a security problem that affects everyone who works in the building. Thank you for your cooperation!
Career Opportunities & Internships
Ahtna Engineering Services (AES) Intern Position
AES is looking for a person to fill an internship position in their Marina office. Tasks
will include field work, report writing, and administrative duties involved with multiple
environmental remediation projects. The right person will contribute to the growth of
AES while learning essential skills and gaining real-world environmental remediation
experience.

Desired skills and / or knowledge include:
* Knowledge of software programs (Microsoft Office full suite, gINT, Adobe Illustrator, Arc-GIS)
* Groundwater/air/soil sampling
* Groundwater/soil gas treatment system construction, operation, sampling, and monitoring
* Soil geologic logging
* Groundwater monitoring /soil gas monitoring/extraction well drilling and installation oversight
* Environmental remediation report writing (Work Plan, Construction Completion Report, Monitoring Report)
* Safety training (HAZWOPER, First Aid, CPR)
* Quality Control (document editing and proofing, assigned tasks accomplished as specified)
* Administrative skills (phones, e-mail, file management, report production, mailing)
* Verbal and written communication (running meetings, preparing and giving presentations)

AES is also open to an entry level person who is excited and able to learn some of these skills. If interested, please send AES a resume and some candid information about your qualities and motivation to learn.

Please Contact Kelly O'Meara at [email protected] or Megan Haberman at
[email protected] both can also be reached (831) 384-3735 with any questions or requests for additional information.

Job Opening: Visitor Programs Manager, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, UC Santa Cruz, currently has a career opportunity available. For more information about the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, please see http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center, UC Santa Cruz

Visitor Programs Manager:  Job Number 1404915

Open until filled; initial review date April 17, 2014; Full time, Career

The Visitor Programs Manager is responsible for providing daily visitor education in the exhibit hall/aquarium and public tours of marine lab facilities, natural reserve, and associated marine areas; providing extensive training, daily supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of visitor programs docents and exhibit guides who serve as the walk-in public's primary contact in the visitor hall; planning, implementing, and assessing public lectures, ocean-themed special days, and family events; training and supervising university student employees and interns; and detailed visitor programs communications and administration for a busy, year-round operation. A key element is facilitating ongoing information exchange between marine science researchers and the public.

 

The overriding responsibility of the Visitor Programs Manager is to ensure the daily walk-in visiting public receives an excellent educational experience, emphasizing research in progress within the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz.

 

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is part of Long Marine Laboratory, a marine research and education facility within the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

 

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

To ensure review of application materials, they must be submitted electronically via the UC Santa Cruz Staff Employment Opportunities website on or before the initial review date, April 17, 2014.

 

View full job description, Visitor Programs Manager, Job Number1404915, and access the on-line application process: https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1396629680437 

 

 

COAST: Seeking New Members for MPA Federal Advisory Committee

NOAA is seeking nominations to fill ten vacancies on the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee for 2014. The Committee advises the Departments of Commerce and the Interior on the development and implementation of a national system of marine protected areas to connect and strengthen the nation's MPA programs. 

 

In particular, nominations for representatives of ocean industries, commercial and recreational fishing, Tribal and/or Pacific Islanders, State coastal or ocean agencies, natural and social science, cultural resource management, non-consumptive uses and conservation interests are sought by May 30, 2014.   

 

Nominations should provide: (1) The nominee's full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2) the nominee's area(s) of expertise;(3) a short description of his/her qualifications relative to the kinds of advice being solicited, and (4) a resume or CV not to exceed four pages in length. Nominations may choose to include letters of support (no more than three) describing the nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee. Self-nominations are accepted, and emailed nominations are preferred. 

Nominations should be sent to [email protected].

For more information, see http://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/fac/membership/  




SEP Graduate wanted for CSUMB STEM-VISTA Position

The Chancellor's Office of Civic Engagement and

CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Division

Announce

 ONE-YEAR VISTA Program with CSU STEM Departments

CSUMB's STEM-VISTA Position

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CSUMB STEM GRADUATE

July 14, 2014-July 13, 2015

The VISTA selected for this position will:

  • Act as a liaison between SEP Division and Community Partners in the establishment of Internships for SEP students in the undergraduate majors of Environmental Studies, Environmental Science Technology and Policy, Marine Science, Biology, and the Masters in Applied Marine and Watershed Science
  • Develop new community partnerships with non-profit, governmental agency, and industry partners for SEP Internships
  • Conduct partner site visits for SEP Internships
  • And much more

Important Details

  • Living allowance (about $12,300 for year) and Health coverage
  • Choice of a $5500 Education Award or  $1500 End-of-Service Stipend.
  • Great Resume Builder--Practical and professional development
  • Be part of the national service movement

Learn more:

  • Attend VISTA/Americorps Information Session:  Thursday, April 17  1:00-3:00 Student Activities Building
  • Contact:  CSUMB STEM-VISTA Supervisor (temporary), Laura Lee Lienk  [email protected]  831-582-3689
Formal Application will be through: 
 www.calstate.edu/cce

 

 Although the CSUMB STEM-VISTA program is specifically looking for a CSUMB STEM Grad for this position. 

Selection of the CSUMB STEM-VISTA should be no later than May 15, 2014

 

 
Chemistry Lab Technician
North Orange County Community College District
Deadline: April 17th

Scholarships & Grants

  

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






Branding the Monterey Bay Region The Monterey Bay International Trade Association and the Monterey Bay Crescent Ocean Research Consortium invite you to Branding the Monterey Bay Region, an update with Congressman Sam Farr, on Friday August 25.  CSUMB is a supporting organization (as are all those listed at the bottom of the web page linked here), so our students, staff and faculty can register for the discounted price of $50.  For further information:  http://www.mbita.org/events/brandingthemontereybayregion2014.html


Introduction to Wildflower Identification - A Walk at Fort Ord

We'll talk about wildflower identification and take the opportunity to learn about plant families, including how to identify some of the most common ones.

Saturday, April 12, 10am to 1pm Field Trip.
Meet at the Creekside parking lot on Fort Ord National Monument.
Directions: From Highway 68, take the River Road/Reservation Road exit and turn towards Marina on Reservation Road.
After a very short distance turn left onto Portola Drive and follow the BLM signs to the parking lot.
Public and Media contact: Sue Hubbard 
 
444-8645 or [email protected].


Currents Symposium 2014: Marine Debris
What2014 Sanctuary Currents Symposium -- a free event!
WhenSaturday, April 26, 2014, 8:00am-3:30pm
Where: California State University Monterey Bay, University Center (map)
Theme: "Marine Debris: How Do You Pitch In?"



VIII Pan American Workshop in Applied and Computational
Mathematics/Computational Science and Engineering
July 21-25, 2014 

Barranquilla, Colombia

http://www.csrc.sdsu.edu/panam2014/index.html 


There is a growing interest in applied and computational mathematics in the Americas and a parallel growth in the use of mathematical and computer modeling to help solve both industrial and societal problems. A key goal of this meeting is to bring together practicing applied and computational mathematicians with scientists and engineers to exchange the latest research information and to promote outreach to create computational and applied mathematics networks in Latin America.  

 

Please do me a favor and take a few minutes to take the following brief survey to help me better understand what analyses options you use/what applications we should be teaching our CSU Channel Islands students:

 

https://csuci.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_55uk0spESDGyqj3 

 

 

Upcoming Return of the Natives Event Information
 
Saturday, April 12th
Earth Day Marina!
@ Locke Paddon Park (Marina)
9:00am - 1:00pm

Friday April 18th
Annual Plant Fundraiser
@ R.O.N. Nursery at CSUMB
11:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday, April 26th
Salinas Earth Day Celebration!
@ Natividad Creek Park (Salinas)
10:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday, May 10th
Spring Bird Count
@ Upper Carr Lake (Salinas)
7:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday, May 10th
Beautify your Parks and Native Gardens Workshop
@ R.O.N. Nursery at CSUMB
9:00am - 3:00pm


Please check out our updated calendar for more information!



FREE Native Gardens Workshop

Low Impact Development (LID) and Native Gardens Workshop

Saturday, May 10th   

9am to 3pm

at the Watershed Institute  

@ CSU Monterey Bay      

Learn how native plants can enhance your community parks and home gardens, reduce your water bill and pesticide use, provide habitat for butterflies & birds and protect the Monterey Bay!

Return of the Natives Restoration Education Project will provide:  

LID training, materials, lunch, information on gardening with native plants, and will culminate with a community park planting. Participants will receive a certificate for FREE native plants for their community park.

Space is Limited Register Today! 

Please contact Emily Howard at

[email protected] or call (831) 582-3687

 

 

 

CSUMB Personal Growth & Counseling Center YAM Yoga, Art & Meditation Group

Promoting Self-Awareness & Stress Reduction

Open to all CSUMB students

Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Weekly Starting February 5, 2014

Location: Health & Wellness Services Building, Room 90 

Walk-Ins Welcome

Facilitated by Christiane Dettinger, LCSW

& Alicia Dueck, MSW Trainee*

*Supervised by Lynne White-Dixon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

For more information, please contact the facilitator at [email protected], call the

Personal Growth & Counseling Center at 582-3969, or visit us on the web: pgcc.csumb.edu

Education Opportunities 
Toxicology Program at Colorado State University
Students enrolled in this program receive a solid academic background in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Metabolism and Distribution as well as Mechanisms of Toxicity and Pathology.  Additionally, students utilize their elective credits with courses that will benefit their particular career goal.

 

Students enter our program from various disciplines including Ecoscience, Fish and Wildlife, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Health, Equine Sciences, Health and Exercise, etc.  As Toxicology is an applied discipline, the interests that the students combine with it make them truly unique when they are taking that next step in their career.

 

Approximately 65% of our students successfully enter into a professional medical program including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physician's Assistant and Veterinary Medicine and the feedback that we receive from them is that they now realize how well prepared they are for the professional courses that they are enrolled in presently.  Other students go on toward very successful careers in PreClinical testing, Pharmaceutical Research, government and PhD or research tracks.  A look at the attached brochure will give you an idea of what areas our graduates pursue.  Our application deadline for fall semester is July 1st.



SJSU Master of Urban Planning Accepting Applications

Are you interested in making cities, towns, and regions more sustainable, economically vibrant, equitable, and beautiful places to live? Then consider beginning the Master of Urban Planning degree or a certificate in urban planning this fall at San Jose State University.

 

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning is still accepting applications for the fall 2014 Master of Urban Planning (MUP) entering class (application deadline: MAY 1).

 

In addition to the MUP program, we offer graduate certificate programs that students can begin any semester without a formal application process. MUP students can complete these as part of their degree program, too. Certificates are offered in 5 areas:

 

- Applications of Technology in Planning

- Community Design and Development

- Environmental Planning

- Real Estate Development

- Transportation and Land Use Planning

 

Benefits of studying at SJSU include the flexibility to complete the MUP degree or certificates either as a part-time or full-time student, affordable tuition, many opportunities to work directly with local communities as part of required and elective coursework, and research assistant positions with faculty. Alumni pursue careers with a wide variety of employers, from government agencies at all levels (local to national), to the nonprofit advocacy sector, to private consulting firms, to real estate development firms. As a testament to the success of the department's students, our graduates won the national American Planning Association Student Planner Leadership award in both 2008 and 2009. We are one of the largest planning programs nationwide and the latest Planetizen Guide (2012) ranks SJSU in the top 10 planning programs without a Ph.D. program in the U.S. and the most diverse planning program among all U.S. programs.

 

More information about the department and its programs can be found at the following websites:

- Description of the MUP and certificate program requirements:

http://www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning/programs/index.html

- Admissions information:

 http://www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning/admissions/index.html

- Samples of the community planning reports produced as part of department classes:

 http://www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning/communityplanning/index.html

- Syllabi for courses offered in recent years:

 http://www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning/courses/index.html

The university has positions available for graduate students to serve as Assistant Residential Life Coordinators while they are enrolled at SJSU. Compensation for these positions totals approximately $30,000 and includes housing, meal plan, stipend, and partial tuition deferral. More information about compensation can be found at:  http://tinyurl.com/mqqvjck. The application to apply to serve as an ARLC is available at:  http://tinyurl.com/l7sdf8w. Please note that priority deadline to apply for the ARLC positions is April 15, 2014, although applications will be taken after this date. You do not need to be formally admitted to a graduate degree program at SJSU in order to apply for the ARLC position, but you must be enrolled by mid-July.

 

If you have questions about the programs or admissions process, please contact the Admissions Director, Dr. Hilary Nixon

 

([email protected]; 408-924-5852).

 

*Marine and Coastal Education graduate program, UNC-Wilmington

 

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is now accepting applications for our new Marine and Coastal Education concentration in the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program. This will complement our current concentrations in Coastal Management, Environmental Management, and Environmental Education and Interpretation. A brochure is attached for the MS program. More information, and a link to application materials, can be found here: http://uncw.edu/evs/academics-MS_Degree.html

 

We''re excited about this addition to our family. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 15, 2014. The final deadline for applications is April 15, 2014. And if you have questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Jeffery Hill ([email protected]). Best wishes.

 
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