SEP CURRENTS - AMWS & ALUMNI
CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Weekly Newsletter for Alumni and Grad Studentes
Issue: #33
April 06, 2016
Quick Links
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Next SEP Seminar:
 
No seminar next week

Learn more HERE
Monterey Bay Aquarium Job Fair
Wednesday April 6th, 1-4pm
Heritage Harbor - Harborview Room
99 Pacific Street, Suite 100 C, Monterey, CA 93940

 Always wanted to work at the aquarium but didn't
quite know how to get your foot in the door? Don't miss their 2016 Seasonal/Summer Job Fair this April 6th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm! Meet with their recruiters and apply for their open positions on-site.
Learn more HERE
It's Undergraduate Research Week!
 Check out a variety of event centered around the research that is happening on campus in all different majors.

Click on the photo for more information.
Ft. Ord Hike - Environmental Studies Club
Friday April 8, 11am-1:30pm

We will be meeting at the Fort Ord entrance near Schoonover Park on Inter-garrison Rd (there is a turn out where you can park). Please bring your own water and snacks and other things you may need (sunscreen etc). If you have questions, please email Sarah Schmidt (saschmidt@csumb.edu). RSVP if you plan to attend.
 
WORKSHOPS
Elevate 2016 "Next Level Leadership"
Saturday April 16th, 9am
CSUMB University Center
 
Elevate 2016 "Next Level Leadership" will be a conference aimed at students with all different levels of leadership experience. Elevate 2016 is FREE for all CSUMB students.

The conference has three tracks:
  • Launching Your Leadership (Entry Level: Those new to leadership)
  • There's No I in Team, but there's a U in Group(Mid Level: Team Dynamics)
  • Student to Professional (Advanced: Transferable Skills)

Register HERE.
CEQA Basics Workshop at CSUMB
Saturday April 23, 2016, 9am-1pm
Chapman Rm E104
 
The very popular (and free) "CEQA-Basics" workshop will be on April 23, 2016 in the Champan Science Center. It is only open to current students.

The California Environmental Quality Act is the statue that requires agencies to report potential environmental impacts related to their actions.  It is the process by which environmental impacts are reduced or mitigated.  Knowledge of CEQA regulations is essential in many of the career paths that past CSUMB students have followed.
 
RSVP REQUIRED: Room is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, April 15, 2016 to Megan Jones, mjones@rinconconsultants.com
 
Learn more HERE
Mobile GIS Workshop - Central Coast Joint Data Committee (CCJDC)
Tuesday April 26th
Marina Library
 
This  event will showcase successful implementations of mobile GIS in our area, as well as cutting-edge software and hardware options. Presentations will be followed by a participant-led discussion session, networking opportunities, and light lunch. Bring your own mobile GIS story to share, or learn what others are doing. All are welcome!

Learn more and register HERE
Ecology of the California Tiger Salamander Workshop
Thursday May 26th
Elkhorn Slough Reserve
 
This workshop will increase participant understanding of the biology of California tiger salamanders, habitat management for this species, and

how to apply information in large-scale and local conservation planning efforts. Participants will also learn species identification, aquatic habitat sampling techniques, and upland and aquatic site assessment.


Learn more and register HERE
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Hydrologist - Sediment Transport in SF Bay
Application deadline: 04/08/16

 The United States Geological Survey
 California Water Science Center has 
an opening for a recent graduate at the Hydrologist GS 9 or 11 level (generally possessing a Masters or Doctorate in Oceanography, Civil Engineering,
Hydrology, or a related field) in Sacramento
to study sediment transport and water quality
of San Francisco Bay.  

This is an excellent opportunity to study one of the world's great estuaries and for a career with the USGS.  The Recent Graduate Program requires that applicants have graduated within the last 2 years, 6 years for qualified veterans. United States citizenship is required. The Program lasts for 1 year. Participants who successfully complete the Recent Graduate Program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.
Learn more HERE
USDA & USFS Hiring Event @ Cal Poly Pomona
Wednesday/Thursday, April 20-21, 9am-5pm
Cal Poly Pomona
 
The Forest Service has partnered with other USDA agencies to fill 30 permanent career opportunities for current students and recent graduates.  All student applicants must be present at the event to hand in their resumes, transcripts, and any other necessary documents. 
Important - Student applicants need to verify that the 
position they are interested in is confirmed before traveling. You can confirm the positions by reading the USAjobs.gov vacancy announcement, which will be available April 15, 2016. Please read the announcement carefully to determine if they are eligible and if there is a position that aligns to your education/degree. The announcement will give you directions on how to submit your application in person (bring the required documentation). If you have any questions, feel free to contact the staff listed on the flyer.

Learn more HERE
Coastal Conservancy Entry-Level Program Manager
Application Deadline: 04/15/16

Job description: 
  • Gathering information and performing analyses required to develop and review potential Conservancy projects and to implement approved Conservancy projects.
  • Evaluating feasibility and making  recommendations to the Program Manager as to the suitability and viability of potential projects.
  • Preparing staff recommendations and presenting projects at Board meetings.
  • Developing and managing contracts and grant agreements related to projects, including follow-up to ensure compliance with terms of contracts and/or grants. 
  • Maintaining cooperative and effective relations with grantees and consultants to ensure best possible outcomes on grants and contracts and participating in meetings related to projects.
  • Engaging with a diversity of stakeholders, including the public, local governments, other state agencies, nonprofits, and many others
Learn more HERE
CSU STEM VISTA Program 
Application Deadline: 05/01/16

Graduating soon? Are you passionate about STEM education? Become a CSU STEM VISTA member and mobilize university and community resources to engage underserved students to aspire to, excel in, and complete degrees in the STEM fields.
CSU STEM VISTA Members are placed full time at one of the 23 CSU Campuses.  The STEM VISTA at CSUMB will work with the Science Internship Program. You can apply to work here at CSUMB with the SIP program, or with other programs at other campuses.

Learn more HERE
Water Resources Specialist
Application Deadline: 04/18/16

The Water Resources Specialist position is responsible for cataloging, organizing, tracking, and long-term planning for water resources management in the District's open space preserves. This person will survey, manage and obtain water rights licenses and permits and generate required reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other governing bodies, and engage in related activities in the restoration and management of aquatic resources. General
responsibilities of this position will also include managing consultants and contractors; writing detailed technical summaries and reports for District staff and the public; preparing grant applications; and conducting surveys in the field. 

Learn more HERE
Ventana Wildlife Society Positions
Application Deadline: ASAP

Ventana Wildlife Society has several positions available which we are currently scheduling interviews for. There are three seasonal and one ongoing jobs posted. The contact for applications is Alena Porte, Education and Outreach Manager. Contact her at alenaporte@ventanaws.org

Learn about openings HERE.
Everyone's Harvest Assistant Market Manager
May 1- September 30, 2016
Part time position

Everyone's Harvest(EH) brings people and healthy food together! The nonprofit's mission is to provide access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmer's markets and community food programs. Our vision is for every community to have fair and sustainable food systems. Employees will be given insight into non-profits and a deeper understanding of our current food systems. 

The Assistant Market Manager will oversee the Alisal market's administration, addressing participant and customer issues, collecting and tracking market income, and supervising market volunteers. The AMM will assist the Market Manager at the Pacific Grove market and also assist the Program Coordinator with various outreach activities in the community. 

Learn more HERE.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Jobs
Application Deadline: ASAP

TCLs 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

Don't forget to check out the Aquarium Job Fair on April 6th!
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)
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
Geothermal Resources Council Scholarship
Application deadline: 05/06/16

To qualify for one of these awards a student must be a GRC member as well as a student in an accredited academic institution. Selection of recipients will be based upon a variety of factors, including the individual's academic
 record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals.
The following awards are available:
  • 2 Undergraduate Scholarship Awards of $1500 - the candidate must be a third or fourth year undergraduate majoring in engineering or geosciences at the time of the award (Fall 2016).
     
  • 3 Graduate Scholarship Awards of $2500 - the candidate must be enrolled in a graduate-level program in engineering or geosciences at the time of the award (Fall 2016).
     
  • 1 Student Geothermal Project Award of $4500 - selection of recipient will be based primarily upon the creation and description of a geothermal-focused project, though other factors such as the individual's academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience, and career goals will factor into the determination as well. The project can represent a variety of academic subjects, including, but not limited to, geosciences, engineering, and economics. The primary requirement is that the project be focused on some aspect of geothermal power production, geothermal direct use applications or geothermal heat pumps.
Click HERE for more information.

COAST Student Travel Awards
Funding still available for travel in April, May and 
June 2016. If you students are planning to present at a meeting, apply ASAP! The CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology (COAST) aims to increase CSU student participation in scientific conferences and meetings. COAST will provide awards up to$750 for travel within California and up to $1000 for travel outside California to continuing CSU undergraduate and graduate students to attend and present the results of original marine,estuarine, coastal and coastal watershed research at scientific meetings and conferences with the ultimate goals of
  1. enhancing student experiences,
  2. engaging the broader scientific community, and
  3. highlighting the results of CSU research at state, national, and international levels
Click HERE for more information.

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.