APRIL 25, FRI. -- 9th ANNUAL UW SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY at UW River Falls http://www.uwrf.edu/symposium/
NOMINATING ELECTION
The Vedder Award is given to the student who demonstrates enthusiasm for and dedication to field geology.
CAST YOUR BALLOT IN THE DEPARTMENT OFFICE,
RM 215, THURSDAY, FEB. 7 AND FRIDAY, FEB. 8
ALL GEOLOGY MAJORS SHOULD VOTE
Applications for the NAGT 2007 Field Scholarship Awards will be due on February 16, 2008.
Each year NAGT makes several $500 awards to undergraduate students to facilitate their study of field geoscience. These awards, previously given to students who attend a traditional summer field camp, are now available for students attending field-based courses at any time of year. Application forms are now available at the NAGT website http://nagt.org/nagt/programs/field-schol_app.html .
TUTORING FOR STUDENTS IN 100-LEVEL GEOLOGY COURSES WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2008 IN HARRINGTON 114 AND IS AVAILABLE ON
Monday -- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Kelsey Putman
Tuesday -- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - David Ju
Wednesday -- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Ryan Dhillon
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hydrologist III / Modeling Unit
Arizona Department of Water Resources; Phoenix, Arizona; Salary $42,799-$68,155
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for construction of numerical groundwater flow models used for various groundwater management purposes. Other responsibilities include; organizing, collecting, and interpreting geologic and hydrologic data in support of groundwater modeling efforts. Designs and maintains hydrologic databases for integration into MODFLOW software. Provides modeling expertise within and outside of ADWR. Performs hydrologic analysis for special projects as required.
Knowledge of constructing and using numerical groundwater flow models. An overall understanding of the occurrence, behavior, and nature of groundwater resources combined with a skill in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrologic and geologic data. Understanding of standards and innovative techniques applicable to the design of conceptual models. Ability to solve a variety of groundwater problems requiring numerical and statistical analysis, database use and design, ESRI software, and pre/post processors. Writing skills in documenting groundwater flow model studies, results, and analysis. Oral communication skills presenting analysis and results to Department staff, other agencies, and public forums.
Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, Watershed Management, or a related field.
Job ID 1000040324
Req Name: DRM1220107
For additional information about this job, other employment opportunities at ADWR, and to apply, please visit the State Jobs website: www.azstatejobs.gov
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Wisconsin-based environmental consulting firm is seeking an entry-level environmental engineer or environmental scientist to complement staff of chemists, scientists, engineers, and surveyors serving a public and private sector client base. Responsibilities include participating in environmental compliance audits, environmental assessments, permitting (air, wastewater, hazardous waste, and storm water), contamination investigations and assessments, remedial designs and actions, organizing and analyzing data, and report preparation. Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or similar natural sciences degree; exhibit abilities to become a strong client manager; and possess regulatory interaction skills. Excellent opportunity for professional growth. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Send resume via mail or email to:
RSV Engineering, Inc.
146 E. Milwaukee Street
Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549
c/o Amy J. Litscher
alitscher@rsv-jefferson.com
RSV practices equal opportunity employment. Based on this practice, recruitment, hiring, advancements, transfers, training, compensation, benefits, and other employee relationships are carried out regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or disabled Vietnam Veteran Status.
FIELD PROGRAMS (See Student Lounge for details.)
Field Methods in Volcanology - U of Hawaii at Hilo (www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~csav/field/)
Wild Rockies Field Institute (www.wrfi.net)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (See Student Lounge for details.)
University of Missouri-Columbia (http://www.missouri.edu/~geolwww)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (See Student Lounge for details.)
Barr Engineering, an environmental consulting firm with offices in Minneapolis, Hibbing and Duluth MN, And Arbor MI and Jefferson City MO, offers summer internships to undergraduates in Geology and Geophysics and Geologic Engineering. For additional information see the Barr web site at http://www.barr.com/Jobs/Internships.asp .
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Geotimes, the monthly news magazine of the earth sciences, is now accepting applications for its 2008 summer internship. We are looking for individuals, preferably with a geoscience background, who are interested in science writing and journalism. Based at the American Geological Institute in Alexandria, Va., the internship is 12 weeks long and includes a $3,500 stipend. The announcement is posted on our Web site at http://www.geotimes.org/ .
Meg Sever
Managing Editor, Geotimes
American Geological Institute
email: kms@agiweb.org
http://www.geotimes.org
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of a two year undergraduate scholarship opportunity, the *2008 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program*.
2008 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Participant Benefits:
Up to $8,000 in academic assistance per school year for full time study
10-week, paid ($650/week) summer internship
Housing subsidy during summer internship
Application Deadlines:FEBRUARY 8, 2008
Completed Applications must be received by February 8, 2008
References, mailed by the referee, must be received by February 8, 2008Official transcripts, mailed by academic institution, must be received by February 8, 2008
Faxed Applications or Supporting Materials will not be accepted.
Eligibility Requirements:
US citizen
3.0 GPA or better (cumulative & current)
Majoring in NOAA related disciplines, including, oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, hydrology, policy, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAAs programs and mission.
Applications may be e-mailed to StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or mail hard copies to: NOAA/Office of Education Hollings Scholarship Program1315 East West HighwaySSMC3, Room 10703 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
For more information contact:ChantellHaskins at (301) 713-9437 x 125, or StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or go to http://www.oesd.noaa.gov
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The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) is accepting applications from undergraduate students around the country for two Summer internship programs:
* The SCEC Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SCEC/SURE) program pairs students who are typically majoring in earth science, geography, or geotechnical engineering to conduct research one-on-one with a SCEC scientist at the scientist's institution or field site.
* The SCEC Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology (SCEC/UseIT) program unites undergraduates from many disciplines to conduct team-based information technology research at SCEC headquarters at the University of Southern California (USC).
SURE and UseIT interns must be current college undergraduates. (Graduates, graduate students, and high school students are not eligible.) With the exception of students who attend USC, SCEC undergraduate interns must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
SCEC interns receive a stipend for 8-10 weeks of summer work, plus all expenses paid to attend a summer field trip and the SCEC Annual Meeting. Additionally, some participants may be eligible for no-cost summer housing and travel assistance.
To learn more about either program go to http://www.scec.org/internships. Applications will be accepted online through February 15, 2008 (or until all positions are filled).
Both programs are made possible with funding from the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates program and diverse other sources.
SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP: KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
The Geohydrology section of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) invites applications for up to FOUR KGS Applied Geohydrology
Summer Research Assistantship positions for the summer of 2008. The positions are available for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates with an interest in learning more about recent developments in hydrogeological field methods.
POSITION: KGS Applied Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantships
STARTING DATE: Positions available after May 19, 2008.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2008.
SALARY: Salary $6,250 for each 12 week assistantship. Expenses of travel to and from Lawrence are not
provided. All work-related travel expenses will be provided by the Kansas Geological Survey.
DUTIES: This assistantship is a 12 week summer position during which the individual will work with KGS
and Kansas State University(KSU) hydrologists on a variety of field activities in support of KGS research
programs.
WEBSITE: www.kgs.ku.edu/Hydro/StreamAq/index.html
SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (See Student Lounge for details.)
NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program, The Center for Environmental Molecular Science's Summer Research Program and the Mineral Physics Institute's Summer Scholars Program
The students will spend 10 weeks working with the faculty members and will experience most of the fundamental elements of academic research. Selected students will receive $3,750 stipend, a travel allowance of up to $600, and housing on the University campus. See http://ww.mpi.stonybrook.edu/SummerScholars/ or http://cems.stonybrook.edu/Education&Outreach/ for more information.
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SUMMER REU PROGRAM at the University if Notre Dame called ISTIM; Interdisciplinary Studies in Tsunami Impacts and Mitigation. The program features a paid, 8-week research component focused on natural hazards like tsunamis. Who should apply?Undergraduates that are US residents in the areas of Civil/Structural Engineering and Geological Sciences. More information on the program can be obtained at http://istim.ce.nd.edu .
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NSF Program Announcement--Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Precision Digital Geologic Mapping on the Maine Coast
Using Sea-Kayaks, GPS, Total Stations, Aerial Imagery, GIS & Traditional Field Methods
May 24-July 19, 2008
An 8-week research internship position in precision digital outcrop surface mapping,
structural analysis, geologic interpretation, database construction and spatial analysis in GIS for junior-level undergraduates.
Program description
The summer NSF-REU Site program at the University of Southern Maine is an opportunity for nine undergraduate students to learn cutting-edge precision digital survey techniques as applied to geologic mapping in coastal Maine while working on a research project for presentation at a professional meeting. This program introduces students to the regional deformation associated with Late Paleozoic Norumbega strike-slip shearing in the Northern Appalachians, sea kayaking as a way to access island exposures, traditional field methods and digital survey instrumentation for precision outcrop surface mapping of geologic structures. Digital survey data and available aerial imagery will be compiled for database construction and spatial analysis in a geographic information system (GIS) to provide a basis for geologic interpretation, structural analysis and tectonic modeling. Results are reported in student abstracts and posters at the Northeast Section Geological Society of America (NEGSA) meeting (spring 2009).
Students receive a stipend of $2400, travel reimbursement and support to attend the NEGSA meeting to present their work and 6 credits for their field experience (GEY360/GEO360 - Field Mapping in the Island Environment: Data Collection to GIS). When not camping in the field, dormitory accommodations are provided at the University of Southern Maines Gorham Campus.
Eligibility
This program is designed for undergraduate students who have completed their junior year in a geoscience major, geography major with a geology minor, or other applicable degree program. Background coursework in geology and/or geography, prior field experience and established GIS computer skills are highly recommended. Training is provided in all areas.
Application Procedure
Submit: 1) the completed application form; 2) a copy of your college transcript, and; 3) a letter of recommendation from your faculty mentor to: Dr. Mark Swanson, Department of Geosciences, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 04038. For more info email mswanson@usm.maine.edu or call 207-780-5024.
Deadline
Completed applications for these positions must be in hand by Monday, March 31, 2008. Applicants will be notified via e-mail by Friday, April 4, 2008.
FOR THE SPRING '08 SEMESTER, HARRINGTON HALL WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M., IF STUDENTS HAVE SIGNED UP THAT THEY WILL BE COMING. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THE SIGN UP SHEET OUTSIDE H118 BY 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY IF YOU PLAN ON COMING.
***ENTER THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST DOOR***
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT AFTER-HOURS BUILDING
PASS TO BE ADMITTED TO THE BUILDING.
SEE TERESA IN THE GEOLOGY OFFICE, ROOM 215.
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