SEP CURRENTS - AMWS & ALUMNI
CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Weekly Newsletter for Alumni and Grad Studentes
Issue: #34
April 13, 2016
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Next SEP Seminar:
 
Vocal Behavior of the Northern Elephant Seal: Past Research and Future Directions

Caroline Casey
Doctoral Student and Field Research Coordinator for the Pinniped Lab
Long Marine Lab, UCSC

When: Mon April 25th, 4-5pm
Where: Chapman (Bldg 53), Rm E104

Learn more HERE
Free Clean Energy Film Screening:
Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution 
is Now
Tuesday April 26th, 7pm
Robert Down Elementary School
485 Pine Ave. Pacific Grove
 
Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster will be on hand for Q&A with the audience.
This is a rare opportunity. (Only 3 film screenings in CA before film is released. Most screenings are in other states.)

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
West Coast Groundfish Observer Program
Application deadline: 04/13/16 by 5pm

Saltwater, Inc. is recruiting candidates from the Monterey Bay region to fill the role of part-time observer and catch monitor for the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program. This is a part-time position on an on-call basis. The position requires one month of training in Newport, Oregon, from April 25 to May 20, 2016 (travel and per diem expenses will be covered).  

For more information, please contact Monica Galligan (mgalligan@csumb.edu) now.
Bilingual Presenter at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Application Deadline: ASAP

The Guest Experience Bilingual Programs Specialist plays an essential role in the Aquarium's goal of providing superior on-site presentations and group tours for visitors that create powerful emotional connections with our diverse guests. Using the art of storytelling and commanding strong public speaking skills, the Program Specialist plays a pivotal role in engaging visitors in the Aquarium mission which is to inspire conservation of the ocean.  The Programs Specialist will work with public Guest Experience Programs, paid Aquarium Adventure programs and other interdivisional teams.  He/she will be responsible for the development of English language visitor programming, coordinating Spanish interpretation of programming and the delivery of programs in both languages throughout the Aquarium. This individual will provide training, coaching and feedback to staff and volunteers on both English and Spanish speaking visitor programs.

Learn more HERE
Discovery Camp Seasonal Instructor
Application Deadline: ASAP

Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) is a non-profit located in Monterey County, CA. Our mission is to conserve native wildlife and their habitats, through research, restoration and education. Our Education and Outreach programs provide meaningful outdoor experiences for over 1,000 youth each year - with half of those coming from underserved communities and attending free of charge. We are seeking instructors to work with our Natural Science Discovery Camps - week-long day camps with one overnight campout per week serving youth ages 8-12. Long hours and overnights required as well as CPR/First Aid certification and CA class B commercial license (assistance available). Work schedule is Mon - Fri.

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.
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.