SEP Weekly Digest      June 13th, 2014  
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Job, Internship & Research Opportunities
GIS Internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Research Permit coordinator is interested in evaluating cumulative impacts of research permit projects using GIS.  An intern is needed to translate the historical research permit locations and descriptions from a word doc to a GIS ingestible file such as a Microsoft Access DB or excel. Training will be provided and the task itself should only take 5-10 hours.  The intern does not need GIS experience but does need strong computer skills.  If desired, the Research Permit Coordinator will provide the intern with an introduction to GIS and showcase how the internship's product will be integrated in the research permit GIS project.
 
If interested in learning more about the potential uses for the product of this internship project, check out a past internship project completed at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary:
Questions and application materials should be directed to:

Sophie De Beukelaer, GISP
GIS Program Specialist and Research Permit Coordinator
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
99 Pacific Street, Building 455A
Monterey CA 93940
Voice: (831) 647-1286 | Fax: (831) 647-4250
[email protected]
http://montereybay.noaa.gov

To Apply: Applicants should send a resume and the information requested to Sophie De Beukelaer via email ([email protected]).


South African Shark Conservancy Internship opportunity

SASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the conservation and sustainable
utilisation of marine resources through research, education and outreach. SASC offers interns the opportunity to become involved in a unique and exciting approach to marine conservation. Interns may be involved in field research, outreach and educational programmes as well as desktop studies and organizational development projects. If you are interested in joining our team and would like more details and an application form, please send an email to [email protected]Please refer to our website www.sharkconservancy.org or Like us on Facebook for more details about our current projects and events. 


The Fort Ord National Monument Weed Crew Intern
 
The Fort Ord National Monument Weed Crew Intern(s) will work to control invasive plants throughout the Fort Ord National Monument (FONM). Work will be performed in both the BLM and the U.S. Army portions of the FONM. The FONM Weed Crew Interns will work with the Supervisory Biological Science Technician and other BLM staff who make up the FONM Weed Crew who will provide direction and guidance to the interns. Work will be conducted in teams of 2 to 6 people and will primarily involve the removal of invasive plant species using a variety of techniques including spraying herbicide. In almost all cases, BLM staff will be working alongside the Interns to provide direction and ensure work is conducted in a safe manner on BLM lands. In Army range areas, BLM staff will always be working with interns.

Compensation: $14.00/hour
Time Frame: Interviews prior to June 20, 2014
Start Date: After June 20, 2014
Send Resume to: Sue Hubbard, BLM [email protected] and Laura Lee Lienk [email protected]
For Information: Contact Sue Hubbard @ 831-394-8314 [email protected] 
 
 
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS Job 
 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). 
  • Requirements: Applicants 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 
 
 
New jobs at Monterey Bay Aquarium 
 
Research Technician-Part Time: more info 
Education Specialist I: more info  
 
 
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 and Conferences
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 

 
2014 NOPHNRCSE Scholarship
 
The NOPHNRCSE Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 Scholarship. This year, the committee will be offering four scholarships to deserving Hispanic students whom have an interest in a career related to natural resources.  The deadline for consideration is Friday June 13, 2014.  Please find the application posted to the NOPHNCRCSE website at www.nophnrcse.org.  For additional information, please contact Lindsay Martinez, at (812) 689-6410 Ext. 133, or e-mail [email protected]
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 1, which is fast approaching, so please share information about our program to students that may benefit.

  

If you know of any students who would benefit from a rigorous graduate program that will prepare them well for their future paths, please do not hesitate to alert them to Toxicology at CSU! 
 

  
Graduate School Test Prep Books Available in the Library
In an effort to support graduate school efforts for our students, a partnership with UROC, support programs (CSS and SSS), and the library have come together to make some test books available for our students. Check out the selection of available test prep books here. 
 
 
Free MCAT Practice Tests 
Upcoming Events and Seminars

Clubs and Club News
Association of Environmental Professionals
Website: www.califaep.org                       

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]