AMWS & Alumni Digest                 June 6th, 2014  

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Career Opportunities & Internships
Congratulations to Casey Andrews who has earned the 2014 Alan Church Environmental Steward Scholarship for Marine, Coastal, and Watershed Systems!! This is an $800 award to be used to cover College expenses. Honorable mentions go to applications by Katie Hart, Tyler Belko, and Mike Curley.
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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
New jobs at Monterey Bay Aquarium
 
Research Technician-Part Time: more info
 
Education Specialist I: more info  
 
 

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS Job Announcement
Want to work outdoors and be part of a dynamic team? Are you reasonably physically fit?
Do you want a job that makes a real positive impact on California's environment?
 
  • Under the direction of the Monterey District Environmental Scientists, this position will participate in natural resource maintenance and conservation work within the Monterey District of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Duties include, but are not limited to various tasks associated with exotic plant and animal control, native plant plant propagation and planting, installing resource fencing, and prescribed fire preparation. Reporting Location: Marina State Beach at 61 Reservation Road in Marina.
  • Salary and Schedule: The starting salary is $9.98 per hour. This is a seasonal position that can work up to 1500 hours per year. The work schedule is Monday through Friday or Monday through Thursday (40 or 32 hours per week). 
  • RequirementsApplicants should be in good physical condition and should be capable of  lifting 50 pounds, hiking, usually off -trail, in rugged terrain, work in extreme weather conditions, and using and carrying various tools. Applicants should be willing and capable of using such tools as herbicide backpack sprayers, chainsaws, and brush cutters. Applicants should posses a valid California driver's license and have a good driving record. A work uniform is required. An interest in natural resources is desirable. 
  • How to Apply: Submit a Standard State Application Form 678. Applications can be picked up at 2211 Garden Road in Monterey or can be downloaded from the following web address: http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication 
Completed applications may be submitted by mail or in person to: 
California State Parks
Attn: Steve Bachman
2211 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940


GIS / Planning Intern
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) website

Job Responsibilities:
Learn policies, procedures and techniques specific to area of current or past projects/studies.
� Performs tasks that are valuable and necessary to the assigned department, such as, computation, programming/scripting/coding, and GIS data analysis.
� Assists in research, analysis, review and other related activities in the planning and
GIS department. 
� Gains practical experience in the professional and technical field of study. 
� Collects, analyzes, maintains, and prepares GIS data for AMBAG's data
clearinghouse. 
� Responds to GIS data requests, prepares maps, and GIS data analysis as required. 
� Performs related duties as assigned.  
 
Compensation: 
This is a part-time position, the successful candidate will work between ten and nineteen hours per week. The hourly rate ranges between $12.74 to $17.13.
 
How to Apply: 
The Employment Application can be downloaded in PDF format from the AMBAG website hereAlternatively, a copy can be requested by calling (831) 883-3750 or emailing [email protected]Completed applications and related materials can be submitted via e-mail, fax, regular mail, courier or delivered by hand. First review of applications will occur on June 9, 2014.
 
 
Internship position in land management 
  • Bruce Delgado is looking to fill an internship position with the BLM on Fort Ord
  • 40 hours per week at $14/hour 

Scholarships & Grants

$4,000 MASNA Undergraduate Graduate Student Scholarships
  • The Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) is proud to present the 2014 - 2015 MASNA Student Scholarships.
  • The application for the 2014 - 2015 $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarships is now available.
  • This year there are two scholarships available; one $4,000 scholarship for a college undergraduate student and one $4,000 scholarship for a college graduate student.
  • The two $4,000 2014 - 2015 MASNA Student Scholarships are made possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster and Smith LiveAquaria.com, Ecotech Marine, and Seachem.
  • To be eligible for a $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarship, an applicant must be a current/entering undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
  • The student must have declared a major/focus or have intent to declare a major/focus in one of the marine science disciplines.
  • Selection will be based upon the student's academic history and the student's contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby.
  • North American students, no matter where they are studying in the world, as well as students from abroad, who are studying in North America, are eligible, as long as they attend/plan to attend an accredited college or university
The deadline for submission is June 20, 2014.
 
 

 

 

Upcoming Events and Conferences

Return of the Natives Event Information
Please check out our updated calendar for more information!
 

 

The 12th Annual UC Davis Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions National Conference "Empowering the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals"


The 12th National UC Davis Pre-Health Student Alliance Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Conference provides community-college, university, post-bac, and high school students, parents, and counselors with the information and skills necessary to succeed in the medical and health-professions school admission process. It provides a unique opportunity for direct contact with medical school deans of admission, admission officers, financial aid officers, faculty, and staff. The 2014 Conference will be held at the University of California, Davis on October 11-12, 2014.

For More Information and Registration, please visit: http://www.UCDPreHealth.org  
Education Opportunities 
Peace Corps 

Opportunities around the world are available in education, health, environment, community economic development, youth in development, and agriculture. Go to  www.peacecorps.gov/openings to check out our interactive map and explore Peace Corps programs and countries that interest you.



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.

 
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

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