SEP CURRENTS - AMWS & ALUMNI
CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Weekly Newsletter for Alumni and Grad Studentes
Issue: #28
March 2, 2016
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Next SEP Seminar:
 
Status of the Steelhead in the Carmel Valley River and the efforts of the Carmel River Steelhead Association to save them

Brian LeNeve
President of the Carmel River Steelhead Associatio
When: Mon, March 7, 4pm - 5pm
Where: Chapman Science Academic Center Building 53 / room E104

Learn more HERE
Spring Break Backpacking Service Trip
Sun Mar 20th - Wed Mar 23rd
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - Sykes Hot Springs

Student Recreation and the Catalyst Center are hosting an Alternative Spring Break opportunity in Big Sur at Sykes Hot Springs. Join CSUMB and the VWA on the Pine Ridge Trail to help install new pit toilets at Sykes Camp in . Sykes Camp is an overused camp that sees serious impact due to high amounts of visitation . The Wild and Scenic Big Sur river suffers as a result and pit toilets help alleviate a serious source of pollution. Watch this video for more information.

OVERVIEW: This is a 3 day/ 3 night work trip basing out of Sykes Camp. Meet at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sunday afternoon/evening and caravan to the Terrace Creek trailhead the next morning, Hike in 5.6 miles to camp Monday. Work Monday/Tuesday, optional work/hike out Wednesday.

No prior experience in trail work is necessary. Tools and instruction on tool use and safety will be provided. A $50 deposit is required, but will be refunded after the trip is completed.

Contact Matt Sayler if your have questions: msayler@csumb.edu

Sign up HERE.
Making Waves at Sanctuary Exploration Center
Fri Mar 4th at 4-8pm
Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz


WORKSHOPS
CA Naturalist Class - PG Museum of Natural History
Registration deadline: ASAP
Course begins: 03/12/16

The PG Museum of Natural History is gearing up for the California Naturalist class that may be of interest to some of your students. Students can receive UC 3 credits for successful completion of the course. The class flyer is attached and more information and registration can be found on the Museum website.

Flyer available  HERE.
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Monterey Bay Aquarium Jobs
Application Deadline: ASAP

Teen Conservation Leaders Program Assistant - Teacher Programs
Learn more HERE

Young Women in Science Senior Program Assistant
Learn more HERE

Young Women in Science Program Assistant
Learn more HERE

Program Assistant - WATCH
Learn more HERE
Biological Scientist at Florida Fish and Wildlife Harmful Algal Bloom Group
Application Deadline: 03/02/16
Full time position

The Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Program at FWRI/FWC invites applications for a Biological Scientist II to assist with and lead routine and event response field campaigns; provide laboratory support; and maintain vessels, equipment and instruments in support of FWC's state-wide HAB monitoring program. The position is located in St. Petersburg, FL and is a full-time, hourly position starting at $16.00/hr. This is a time-limited position; continued employment is anticipated but contingent upon annual state appropriations.

For more information, click HERE.
Hydrologist Technician at The Ohio State University
Beginning: March or April 2016

The Stream and River Ecology (STRIVE) lab in the School of Environment and Natural Resources seeks a skilled hydrologic research technician to start full-time March/April 2016. Work assignments include field installation, operation, and maintenance of ISCO samplers for suspended sediment in streams; monitoring chemical water-quality parameters; maintaining meters and other sampling equipment; and assisting with biological collections and lab work as necessary. 

Required qualifications: 1) the ability to work independently and keep meticulous notes, 2) demonstrated field experience in hydrologic sampling methods including instrument installation with associated electronic data-logging equipment and troubleshooting in the field related to equipment failures, 3) BS in a field related to the project, and 4) a valid driver's license. Experience with ISCO samplers highly desired. The position is initially for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. 

To apply, please send the following in a PDF document to Dr. Mazeika Sullivan (sullivan.191@osu.ed): 1) a letter of interest highlighting your interest, relevant experience, and dates of availability; 2) a CV; and 3) the names and contact information for three references. Salary commensurate with experience.

For more information about the Sullivan Lab, click HERE.
Floodplain Study at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Application Deadline: 03/02/16
Full time position

They are seeking a research assistant for field work and data analysis on a study that examines carbon retention, storage, and processing in floodplains. This summer employment with the Earth and Environmental Sciences division at Los Alamos National Laboratory integrates numerous disciplines to assist in examination of carbon cycling and storage in rivers and provides the opportunity to gain experience in geomorphology, pedology, hydrology, riparian ecology, biogeochemistry, GIS, remote sensing, and hydrologic modeling.

Primary duties: Assist with field work primarily on the East River near Crested Butte Colorado. Assist with data entry and analysis with a focus to be selected from one of the below mentioned topics. Focus on a portion of one of the mentioned or related topics will contribute significantly to the larger project (this decision can be made after the hire date).


For more information, click HERE.
Global Health Fellows - MEASURE Evaluation Intern
Application Deadline: 03/07/16
7 Week Internship

The MEASURE Evaluation Project is the USAID Bureau for Global Health's (BGH) primary vehicle for supporting improvements in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in population, health, and nutrition programs worldwide.Significant human and financial resources have been invested worldwide in the collection of data on populations and facilities, and MEASURE Evaluation is only one of many USAID-supported projects that work to improve the use of information to guide policymaking, program design, management and service provision in the health sector..

The MEASURE Evaluation Management Team intends to conduct a mid-term project evaluation to assess the project's progress towards intended results so far, and to offer recommendations on how the project can improve its management and implementation for the remainder of the agreement. The MEASURE Evaluation Intern  will be assigned to the Evaluation Team within the Strategic Information, Evaluation and Informatics Division in the BGH's Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA), will report to the Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR), and will work closely with other members of the MEASURE Evaluation Management Team.

For more information, click HERE.
PG Museum of Natural History Position
Summer Camp Instructor
Application Deadline: 03/07/16

The primary role of the Summer Camp Instructor is to assist in the preparation and delivery of science based summer day camp programming for youth ages 4-12. This position will provide high quality science and outdoor educational and recreation experience for camp participants while ensuring camper safety.
FishWise Database Assistant
Application deadline: ASAP
Part time position

Under the direction of the Project Director and the Database Manager, the Database Assistant is responsible for assisting the operations and maintenance of the organization's database systems. Database Assistant facilitates data-related tasks in FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Excel and is responsible for data-curating tasks as well as providing documentation and training to assist staff with database usage. This position will assist with the acquisition, analysis and utilization of data from multiple partnerships to support FishWise's sustainable seafood objectives while ensuring that the highest quality information is used in project reporting and planning. 

For more information click HERE.
Marine and Invasion Ecology Internships in SF Bay 
Application deadline: ASAP

Interns are needed to assist with field and laboratory studies of marine invertebrate communities in San Francisco Bay. The positions are based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's Marine Invasions Lab located at the Romberg Tiburon Center in Tiburon, CA. The interns will assist with maintaining field experiments and conducting studies of invertebrate recruitment at three marinas in the San Francisco Bay area on a biweekly basis. 

We are looking for 1 full-time intern from April 2016 through May 2017, and 1 full-time intern from April 2016 through July 2016.  Interns will receive a stipend of $400/week.

Interns will be integral members of our international research team and will engage with the science of marine and invasion ecology via regular meetings with project personnel based in the US, Mexico and Panama.  

Learn more HERE.
Stormwater Technician - Fuscoe Engineering, Irvine
Application deadline: ASAP


 

Fuscoe Engineering is hoping to hire a recent graduate for an entry level position in stormwater work. The position will include: preparing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and construction field inspections and coordinate field recommendations with Contractor and/or Superintendent among other duties.

 

Learn more HERE. (Corrected link)
White Shark Research in South Africa
Application deadline: 03/15/16 

Volunteering with White Shark Diving Company is a unique and exciting opportunity for early-career scientists to be involved in ground-breaking marine research exploring great white shark behavior and demographics, elasmobranch diversity and abundance, fish diversity and abundance, ocean conservation and projects involving an array of other South African marine wildlife. Volunteers will be involved in field research, data collection, data management, as well as outreach and educational programmes. There will be a number of chances to participate in the cage diving activities, giving ample opportunities to come face to face with the magnificent great white shark in an unforgettable diving experience.
Learn more HERE.
West Coast Geospatial Coordinator
Application deadline: ASAP

The Baldwin Group, Inc. (TBG),
 a contractor to the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Office for Coastal Management, seeks an exceptional individual to provide remote sensing and geospatial coordination as well as technical support in the West Coast region (California, Oregon, and Washington). The successful candidate will serve as the West Coast regional geospatial specialist assisting in the development and implementation of regional activities, coordinating and providing direct technical assistance in the region, and participating in other Office for Coastal Management geospatial and remote sensing projects.

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. 
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. 
Other Internships
Want a different internship? 

If you are interested in other internships please visit the SIP Featured Internship page or Internship Opportunities page.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS
Alan Church Environmental Steward Scholarship
Application Deadline: 03/11/16

An $800 scholarship will be awarded to a Junior, Senior or graduate student in SEP for environmental stewardship. In the application essay, applicants should describe:
  • Volunteer work focused on improving the natural environment (Return of the Natives, etc.)
  • Coursework or volunteer work that motivated youth to appreciate the natural environment.
  • Coursework or volunteer work that involves attending local civic meetings related to the natural environment.

For more information, click HERE.
Marine Technology Society Scholarship
Application deadline: 04/20/16

Each year MTS offers significant scholarships to college graduate, college undergraduate and senior high school students accepted into full-time marine-related programs with focus in marine technology, marine engineering and/or marine science.

As well, an applicant must be either full-time college student currently enrolled in a either a 2-year or 4-year academic program OR a high school senior accepted to either a 2-year or 4-year academic program. Colleges may be international or domestic. Students who previously received one of the awards listed below are ineligible to apply the following year for the same award.


For more information click HERE.
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.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.