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Pun of the Week: What is a scientist's favorite carnival ride?
The ferrous wheel.
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Next SEP Seminar Series
Dr. Eric Crandall
Assistant Researcher at Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and Adjunct Professor at CSUMB
Title: Towards stronger inference in the study of marine population structure
When: Mon, November 16, 4pm - 5pm
Where: Chapman Science Academic Center
Building 53 / room E104
Learn more HERE |
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Central Coast GIS Day - November 18th
Monterey Penninsula College, Marina Satellite Campus
When: Wednesday, November 18 Where: MPC Satellite campus in Marina
Join us for the Central Coast GIS Day. Learn about Geographic Information Systems and how they are being used in our area. We will be hearing presentations from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), Monterey Peninsula College (MPC), SeaSpatial, Monterey Bay National Marina Sanctuary (MBNMS) and there will also be a live Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) demo.
For more information click HERE .
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North Carolina Division of Water Resources 319 Grant Program Assistant Coordinator Position
Application deadline: 11/16/15
Full time position
 The job plays a vital role in the Department of Environmental Quality in North Carolina, the Division of Water Resources, and the Federal Clean Water Act - US EPA 319h Grant Program. Applicants need knowledge of the Clean Water Act, understand causes and sources of nonpoint source impairments, a broad understanding of best management practices, and administrative experience of a grant program is a plus. The position is heavily involved in watershed restoration and protection work, and will assist organizations in completing EPA required 9-Element Watershed Plans.
For more information click HERE.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory GIS and Spatial Analyst
Application deadline: 12/20/15
Full time position
LANL is looking for a talented recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's  degree in GIS and Spatial analysis. This is a 2-year position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Earth and Environmental Science Division. The position entails development and application of Geographical Information System, GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques in support of a range of geology, geomorphology and ecology projects. The successful candidate will also undertake periodic field work, as well as data management activities including development of meta-data and searchable data products in support of project data portals and servers.
For more information click HERE. |
Ocean Protection Council Program Analyst
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position
The California Natural Resources Agency and the Ocean Protection Council seek to hire a Coastal Program Analyst I or II. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to work on the wide variety of issues under the responsibility of the Ocean Protection Council. Please see the Ocean Protection Council's website and 2012-2017 Strategic Plan for more information on the activities of the Council.
For more information click HERE. |
Plant Pathology Lab Technician - Eurofins
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position
Full-time (up to 90 day trial period), entry-level position at ESTA Plant Health Services (PHS) division. The applicant will be trained and expected to adhere to strict established protocols for detection and diagnostics of plant pathogens (virus, bacteria, and fungi) in grapevines (Grapevine HealthCheckTM services) and other crops (Custom Diagnostics), and disease resistance screening. After appropriate training is provided, the Employee should be capable of execute tasks both independently, with minimal supervision, and in a team-oriented environment.
For more information click HERE. |
Business Operations Manager
California Marine Sanctuaries Foundation
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position
The California Marine Sanctuaries Foundation has created a Business Operations Manager position to assist in managing the organization's activities in and augment the work of the Executive Director and staff accountant.
For more information click HERE. |
Marin Municipal Water District Watershed Aids
Application deadline: ASAP
2016 internship, full time
The Marin Municipal Water District has a need for Watershed Aides, to serve in one of five distinct areas. These positions are all within the Watershed Management programs of the District's Facilities & Watershed Management Division, and are in the five areas of:
-Vegetation Management
-Volunteer Management/Environmental Education & Community Engagement
-Watershed Maintenance
-Watershed Protection/Ranger Aide, or
-Fisheries Management
These positions are all for full-time (40 hours per week), temporary Watershed Aides for terms of six (6) months in duration. The days and hours worked also vary by position and need.
For more information click HERE. |
Seafood Watch Aquaculture Manager
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position
The position of Seafood Watch Aquaculture Manager is responsible for informing the Aquarium's institutional definition and Guiding Principles for environmentally sustainable aquaculture. The position must maintain scientifically robust criteria and a repeatable, consistent methodology used to assess worldwide aquaculture operations resulting in public facing seafood purchasing recommendations. The Aquaculture Manager is required to articulate and promote the Aquarium's vision and strategy in support of sustainable aquaculture.
For more information click HERE. |
California Public Utilities Commission - Energy Division Accessibility and Tech Intern
Application deadline: 11/23/15
Part-time, student position
Under the guidance and supervision of CPUC Energy Division staff, the Energy Division Accessibility and Technology Intern(s) will work in some or all of the following areas: Energy Division website redesign, tracking, content maintenance and revisions, assembling, organizing a graphics/image library, preparing presentation materials, video production, stakeholder and consumer outreach, writing and editing assignments and press advisories. During the course of the internship, the intern(s) will be expected to complete at least one major accessibility and communications project (for example, Energy Division webpage; Prezi presentation on Energy Division and policy areas), in addition to carrying out regular day to day assignments.
For more information click HERE. |
Resource Conservation District - Conservation Ecologist
Application deadline: ASAP
Part-time position
The Resource Conservation District of Monterey County is seeking applications for a highly-motivated Conservation Ecologist. This position requires familiarity with local terrestrial biology, Central Coast agriculture and conservation project management from concept to completion, as well as expertise with the administration and use of geospatial information management products.Ability to outreach and provide technical assistance to traditionally underserved groups, particularly low income and Hispanic growers, is desirable.
For more information click HERE. |
EPA Air Quality Education Position
Application deadline: ASAP
Part-time position
The National Risk Management Research Laboratory at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is leading new research to develop portable air quality instruments, and is searching for an Air Quality Education Associate to join the team! The successful applicant will be particularly involved in testing the portability of air quality instruments and the plug and play data visualization tools and communicating the research through curriculum, technical guidance, and other outreach activities.The job is geared towards recent bachelor's graduates in education, science education, science, engineering, or a related field. The position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, and has a pay rate of $20.34.
For more information click HERE.
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MIIS at Monterey: Database Programmer
Application deadline: ASAP
Part-time, temporary position
Assist the Center for the Blue Economy (CBE) Data Manager in compiling data, designing and building database tables, and developing programs for querying the data for the National Ocean Economics Program website (OceanEconomics.org) and research publications. This is a part-time temporary staff position.
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Graduate Student Research Opportunity:
Photo Identification of Green Sea Turtles in Southern California Project
NOAA NMFS West Coast Region Protected Resources
 Application deadline: ASAP
Objective: Lead the development of a program to incorporate photo identification (ID) into the study of green sea turtles in southern California. In addition, the applicant will act as a liaison among the scientific community, academia, and the public. Project could contribute to fulfillment of graduate thesis.
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Part Time GIS Analyst/ Programmer for
People Information Earth (PIE) Services
Application deadline: ASAP
We are seeking a qualified mid-level GIS analyst with a minimum of 2 years technical experience. This position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week. The majority of work will be telecom (there is no office). The individual must have ability to work independently and as part of a team. Primary role is to maintain and enhance web-based and client side user interfaces and related systems.
View position description and application HERE
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
WHOI is currently hiring for multiple jobs
 View WHOI's list of available engineering, technical and science jobs! |
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Other Internships
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Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: 12/10/16
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master's and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, particularly by women and members of minority groups.
* Scholarship covers tuition and a living stipend.
* Travel funds support a program collaboration at a national marine sanctuary field office or another NOAA office.
* Training includes science communication, stewardship and how to become a national marine sanctuary ambassador.
For more information, click HERE.
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CSUPERB: Major Grants Now Available
Application Deadline: 02/01/16
2016 CSUPERB Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for New Investigator, Research Development, Entrepreneurial Joint Venture Matching and Curriculum Development Grant Programs are now open! CSUPERB defines biotechnology quite broadly and welcomes and encourages applications from all related disciplines, including but not limited to life sciences, physical sciences, clinical sciences, math, computer science, agricultural science, engineering and business.
RFPs include important contextual information, review criteria and eligibility requirements. RFPs, application forms and submission information are available at:
CSUPERB will conduct a proposal writing workshop during the 28th Annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium on Friday afternoon, January 8, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County.
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Delta Science Fellowship
California Sea Grant Postdoctoral and Graduate Fellowships
Application Deadline: 11/18/15
 The Delta Science Fellows Program was established to bring together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with Bay-Delta agency scientists and senior research mentors. Fellows work on collaborative data analysis and research projects applicable to the California Bay-Delta system. The goal of funding this research is to invest in knowledge that will fundamentally advance the understanding of the complex environments and systems within the Bay-Delta system to aid policy-makers and managers, and to train the next generation of research scientists for water issues in California. A combined total of approximately six postdoctoral and graduate fellowships are anticipated to be awarded for proposals addressing the 2015 priority research topics.
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Groundwater Research Scholarship
Groundwater Resource Association of California Scholarship
 The Central Coast branch of the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) has scholarship funds up to $2500 available for distribution to college and graduate students performing research on groundwater resources in the Central Coast branch region (generally, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties). GRAC wishes to support student research related to groundwater issues, water resources management, water recycling and other proposals related to groundwater research.
Click HERE for more information.
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COAST Rapid Response Funding
Open to everyone
 The Rapid Response Funding Program provides funding for projects that require a quick response outside of the existing annual COAST funding programs. Projects can include response to unexpected or sudden events, those that have a short opportunity to access data, facilities or specialized equipment or problems that require immediate attention.
Click HERE for more information.
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COAST Student Travel Awards
COAST Scholarship
The Council of Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) provides travel support for CSU undergraduate and graduate students to present the results of original research at marine, estuarine and coastal-themed scientific meetings and conferences, or special thematic sessions of more general scientific meetings. Please note COAST has new guidelines and policies regarding travel reimbursements as of August 1, 2014. See award announcement for full details.
Click HERE for more information.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Python Programming Course: Moss Landing Marine Labs
January 9 - February 20, 2016
For those of you interested in working with large datasets using Python, next semester, MLML will be hosting a Python programming course/workshop. Python is a free, open-source programming language that is heavily used in bioinformatics, geospatial data analysis, and database management.
The course is run through Coursera. The way this would be structured is that anyone interested would enroll through Coursera and meet a couple evenings a week to discuss assignments and help one another troubleshoot code.
The focus of the class is game design (however, the skills can be applied broadly). If everything goes well, we will all work together on an additional, final game that is marine biology themed. This final game can be used for outreach at open house or on the web. Finally, we will discuss some tools like Biopython, and GIS.
For more information contact: Terry Campbell
tcampbell@mlml.calstate.edu
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2016 Watershed Science Master Class
January 17-22nd, 2016 in Tuscon, Arizona
The course will be held at University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 facility, outside of Tucson, Arizona. Double occupancy housing, all meals while on site, and shuttle transportation to/from Tucson International Airport are included in the course fee.
This week long course will focus on hydrological and biogeochemical watershed processes including theory, experimental design, and modeling. Differing perspectives will be provided by leading scientists in the field. Course learning objectives include:
- Rainfall-runoff processes and landscape hydrology
- Combined use of hydrometric and tracer approaches
- Simulation models for data synthesis, hypothesis testing and scenario development
For more information, click HERE.
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Graduate School Test Prep Books Available
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. |
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