SEP CURRENTS
CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Weekly Newsletter 
Issue: #35
April 20, 2016
In This Issue
Educational Opportunities
Quick Links
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Featured Intern

Ashley Inghram

Ashley is working with MEarth to grow the next generation of environmental leaders through education. She works with students in their science classes when they go to MEarth and do labs on the property.

Read more about Ashley's experience HERE.

Read about other interns HERE.
UPCOMING ON-CAMPUS EVENTS
On Campus Events:
Check out the CSUMB Calendar!

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
Student Success Workshops

Thurs April 21, 12 - 1:30pm
Library, Rm 2150, UROC

Mon April 25, 12 - 1pm
Library, Rm 1176

Intro to Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Mon April 25, 12-1:30pm
Library, Rm 2150, UROC

Mon April 25, 12pm
Chapman, Rm E105


For the full schedule and event details, click HERE.
2016 Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Spring Showcase
Friday April 22nd, 1-4pm
 
Library
This event is a forum for undergraduates to share their research,scholarship and creative work(s) within CSUMB and surrounding community. The event celebrates inquiry and acknowledges the core questions researchers ask at the beginning, middle, and end stages of the research process that frame and support the creation of new knowledge.  The format of the event includes poster presentations, 10-minute oral presentations, 5-minute Lightning Talks, and short creative/multimedia presentations (film, creative writing).
See the full event schedule and room locations 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
Peer to Peer (P2P) Mentoring Program
 
The Peer to Peer (P2P) mentor program creates a support system for students by matching them with Mentors who connect them to their major, opportunities, resources on-campus, internships, and undergraduate research. Students choose when, where and how often to meet with their mentor. We currently have 13 peer mentors available from a variety of disciplines and majors.Find out how to get involved below.
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction."

If you would like a peer mentor, learn more HERE.
UPCOMING OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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.)

Racing Extinction Film Screening
Friday May 6th, 5-9pm
Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific Street, Santa Cruz
 
This remarkable film brings attention to the fact that earth is perhaps on the brink of it's next mass extinction event.  The cause: climate change.  Learn how our changing climate is affecting species worldwide and how we as humans can prevent these extinctions. This is a FREE event. There will be a brief Q&A following the film with local climate change experts. 

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
Moss Landing Marine Labs Open House
Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st, 9am-5pm
8272 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing
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
UCSF Pharmacy Information Days
April 30: Long Beach, CA
May 21: San Francisco, CA

The UCSF School of Pharmacy would like to invite you and your students to attend our Pharmacy Information Day event. The event highlights the pharmacy profession by looking at the various career opportunities and the required educational training. Participants will have the opportunity to hear and interact with pharmacists and current students to hear their insight of the profession and the pharmacy program here at UCSF. In addition, we will also be presenting updates to our curriculum and admissions processes. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with admission representatives at these events.

For more information and to register, click HERE.
INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
Sanctuary Exploration Center Gift Shop Manager
Application Deadline: 04/30/16

The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is seeking a part-time Gift and Bookstore Manager/Facility Rental Coordinator to manage the Tail of the Whale Gift & Bookstore and coordinate private facility rentals at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's Exploration Center.  This is a 24-28 hour per week position with Wednesday-Friday and Sunday workdays.
 
Compensation - $17-$20 per hour based on experience.

Learn more HERE
Condor Internship - Pinnacles National Park
Application Deadline: 04/25/16

The American Conservation Experience is seeking one full-time intern (age 18 or older) to assist with monitoring captive and wild California condors based at Pinnacles National Park. The primary duties of the intern will be:
  1. tracking, monitoring and recording condor movements, behaviors and interactions;
  2. observing and recording feeding behaviors;
  3. speaking with the public and local community members about a high-profile endangered species which is reliant on public and private lands and hunting and ranching operations for its recovery;
  4. monitoring breeding behavior and nests;
  5. handling animal carcasses used for bait stations;
  6. maintenance of equipment and facilities; and
  7. other duties as assigned to gain experience with other work groups such as habitat restoration and public education and outreach.

Learn more HERE
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
Ecosystem Planning & Restoration Intern
Application Deadline: 04/30/16

Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (EPR) has open positions for a summer intern (paid position - 40 hr/week) in both our Houston, TX and Raleigh, NC offices. EPR specializes in ecosystem restoration and mitigation, environmental studies, permitting, and watershed studies. As part of our commitment to environmental education and stewardship, we are actively looking for motivated, high quality students who are eager to further their education through hands-on experience.

The intern positions will assist EPR scientists, biologists, engineers, and project managers in activities that may include: environmental analyses for NEPA documentation; preparing sections of documents; assisting with surveys and site assessments at field locations; data collection and processing; and gaining an understanding of environmental services pertaining to ecosystem planning and assessment, as well as wetland and stream assessment and design.

Learn more HERE
Lynz Technologies GIS Internship in Santa Cruz
Application Deadline: 04/25/16

The project is for the City of Los Angeles. They are tasked with mapping all of their substructure maps into GIS for the entire City. There are over 4,000 scanned images that need to be digitized.

They are looking for 3-4 students for 20-40 hours per week for approximately 6-8 months. The job would start immediately and will be in the $20/hr. range depending upon experience. The person must have completed at least one ArcGIS Desktop course within the last year, or have at leas 6 months of working experience.

Learn more HERE
CSUMB Boat House Internships
Application Deadline: Rolling, apply ASAP

Interns will assist with boat house upkeep, boat maintenance and repair, launching and recovering boats, boat operation, navigation, data collection, diving support, engineering and other marine operations.

These internships are expected to take place year-round with ~4 hours of work per week. Work is unpaid, but students have the option to gain college credit.

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
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

TCL 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!
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 SF Bay area on a biweekly basis. The interns will also assist with local logistical coordination and data entry for the project.

We are looking for 1 full-time intern for the full duration of the project, from April 2016 through May 2017, and 1 full-time intern to assist 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
Didn't find what you were looking for? 

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

SCHOLARSHIPS
Marine Aquarium Societies Scholarship
Application deadline: 06/17/16

MASNA is a non-profit organization composed of marine aquarium societies and individual hobbyists from North America and abroad, totaling several thousand individuals. 

To further the goals of MASNA, MASNA offers the MASNA Student Scholarship program to help stimulate and promote the pursuit of marine science, in particular for topics that are current and relevant to the marine aquarium hobby. 

This year there are two scholarships available; one $4,000 scholarship for a college undergraduate student and one $4,000 scholarship for a college graduate student. The 2016 - 2017 MASNA Student scholarships are made possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster and Smith LiveAquaria.com, Ecotech Marine, and MASNA.

Click HERE for more information.

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.

CA Lake Management Society Scholarship
Application deadline: 05/13/16

The California Lake Management Society (CALMS) wishes to support students studying in an area related to lake and reservoir limnology, ecology, or management and will present two $1000 scholarships in 2016.  The scholarships will be paid in 2 installments: $500 will be awarded to each winner in June 2016, with the second $500 awarded at the annual CALMS conference to be held in Davis, California on October 13-14, 2016. CALMS will also provide up to $300 toward hotel and related travel expenses for attendance at the conference. The scholarship may be used to pay for education and/or research expenses.  Eligible applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited California, Arizona, or Nevada college or university. 
 
The scholarship winners will have their research summaries (submitted as part of the application; see below) published in the CALMS newsletter and will be required to give a presentation at the 2016 annual meeting. A committee consisting of academic and industry representatives will judge applications.  Individuals with a personal or institutional affiliation will not judge an applicant.

 Learn more and apply HERE
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.

Australia Summer Study Abroad Scholarship
2 Housing/tuition scholarships available. 
June 25-July 25, 2016

This broad-ranging advanced marine biology unit provides an opportunity to study tropical marine biology and ecology in a coral reef setting at Murdoch University. It provides an introduction to Western Australian biogeography and habitats, covering advanced topics in biology, physiology and ecology of marine plants and animals. Human impacts and conservation of tropical marine environments are addressed. The field camp provides training and experience in field techniques.. 

 
Check it out HERE!
Contact Julio Castro (jcastro@csumb.edu) if you are interested.
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.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
CSU Channel Islands: Santa Rosa Island - Environmental Science Field School
Dates: May 24 - June 23

Spend three weeks at the Santa Rosa Island Research Station this summer obtaining field-oriented environmental science training and learning about the California Channel Islands. You will acquire 7 units of upper division credit while participating in the start-to-finish process of field science. At the end of the field school you will have the ability to evaluate natural and cultural resource management strategies, and to design and implement your own. Please see attached flier.

Courses:
ESRM 351 - Field Methods: Monitoring and Assessment (4 units)
ESRM 365 - Natural History and Resource Management of the California Channel Islands (3 units)

Cost: ~$2450 ($330 per unit + $104 boat ticket)

Registration: Visit the CSU Extended Education website and complete the summer session form. 

For additional information please contact:
Cause Hanna, PhD
Santa Rosa Island Research Station Director
CSU Channel Islands
cause.hanna@csuci.edu
Summer Field Courses by Ecosystem Field Studies
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
May 21- June 9
Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive along the Caribbean coast of Mexico 

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies  
June 21 - July 10  or  July 18- August 6
Study, camp, & hike in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

An opportunity to apply classroom & textbook learning while immersed in an incredible ecosystem setting!
-Gain valuable career skills in hands-on ecosystem field research  
-Earn 3 undergraduate transfer credits 
-Also offering post-course, extended credit options of Independent Research & Conservation Internship 
 
--  Open to students from all universities & majors 
--  Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula's Environmental Studies 
Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.
 
For all course information visit the course website:  EcoFS.org 
Direct any further questions to Professor Steve Johnson, Course Director at steve@EcoFS.org

NEW Chemistry Minor!
Visit your academic adviser!

Chemistry is the science that explores the fundamental properties, reactivity, and analysis of atoms and molecules. An understanding of chemistry brings an appreciation and understanding of the world, and provides real-life technical skills. 


 

Check it out HERE!

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.