From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec  5 08:24:39 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:24:39 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Kaplan Informational Meeting tonight
Message-ID: <45759D47.3080300@lifesci.ucsb.edu>



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Subject: 	Kaplan Informational Meeting
From: 	Steven Hardee <shardee at umail.ucsb.edu>
To: 	Pam Bayer <bayer at lifesci.ucsb.edu>



Hi Pam,

Sorry for the late notice but could you please forward this HPA
meeting announcement to the Biology List Serve?

Thanks,

Steven Hardee
HPA


Dear HPA Members,

Kaplan will be holding an informational meeting on their prep courses.
The meeting will be today, Dec 5th, in CHEM 1179 at 7pm. There will be
free pizza and refreshments served at the meeting so please come and
hear what Kaplan has to offer!

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec  5 15:00:43 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:00:43 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Stream sampling assistanceships
Message-ID: <4575FA1B.70406@lifesci.ucsb.edu>

Stream Samplers Needed

 

Student assistantships available as part of long-term ecological study 
of how local streams influence the kelp forests fringing the Santa 
Barbara Channel.  The focus of the study is to measure nutrients 
(nitrogen and phosphorous) and sediment that are transported in local 
streams during storm run-off.  Since 90% of the run-off occurs during 
storms between November and April and because rainstorms are 
intermittent, the time spent sampling is irregular.  The job will be on 
an "on call basis" from November through May and you will be paid for 
the hours that you work. 

 

The assistance needed is focused on collecting water samples during 
storm events.  Intensive sampling is required (every hour) as the stream 
rises and the sampling rate decreases to every 2-4 hours as the stream 
level falls.  There is one sampling route covering a total of three 
sites on Mission and Atascadero creeks in Santa Barbara.  The sampling 
route takes about an hour to complete the loop.  Hence, during the rain 
event, the sampler will make continuous loops, taking a sample at each 
site every hour.  As the rain intensity declines or stops, the sampling 
rate will also decrease, according to the sampling design. 

 

Since rain storms have no set schedule, this job requires the 
willingness and commitment to collect samples at all times of night and 
day and in extreme weather conditions.  You will be contacted 1-2 days 
in advance of a forecasted storm and scheduled to work according to your 
availability.  You must also provide your own rain gear and vehicle to 
drive to the site locations (you will be reimbursed for the miles that 
you drive). 

 

If these logistics are compatible with your schedule and you are 
interested in the position, please send further information on the 
laboratory and field classes you have had, any relevant work experience, 
and approximately where you live (e.g. Isla Vista, Goleta, downtown 
Santa Barbara, etc.).

 

Please email responses to:

 

Blair Goodridge 

 

bgoodridge at bren.ucsb.edu <mailto:coombs at lifesci.ucsb.edu>

 

Thanks for your interest.

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec  5 15:02:35 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:02:35 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] CBER Paid Internship/ Student project Opportunity
Message-ID: <4575FA8B.2060209@lifesci.ucsb.edu>


The Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (EEMB) recently 
received two grants which include funds for three student interns 
($250/quarter) for projects which extend through winter and spring quarter.

Lagoon Water Quality Monitoring Project
   The goal of this project is to monitor the nutrients, bacteria and 
heavy metals entering the lagoon from a variety of sources:
the Manzanita Village bioswales, the newly installed Continuous 
Deflection Separator, untreated storm drains and sea water during three 
storm events and on a biweekly (every other week) schedule for 4 
months.  The goal of the project is to evaluate the water and the 
current methods for treating the water before it enters the lagoon.  The 
student working on this project will help with water collection and 
produce a report synthesizing the data with our help.

Dune and salt marsh restoration Project: Campus Lagoon Beach areas
   The Center is working on completing the restoration of the sand dune 
areas between the ocean and the lagoon called East and West Depression. 
We are looking for two interested students to spend 3 - 4 hours per week 
helping to grow, plant, monitor and maintain our restoration projects on 
those sites.  Opportunities to learn to identify native plants, conduct 
field monitoring and help design educational signage are included in the 
project.

Interested students should send a letter of interest to me by e-mail  
with comments about their past experience and the interest in working on 
the project for two quarters.

Sincerely,

Lisa
stratton at lifesci.ucsb.edu

-- 
Lisa Stratton, Ph.D.
Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration (CBER)
EEMB - UCSB
Harder South, Rm 1005
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9615

Office: (805) 893-4158
Fax:	(805) 893-4222

stratton at lifesci.ucsb.edu


From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec  5 15:06:16 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:06:16 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory
	Fellowship
Message-ID: <4575FB68.3050405@lifesci.ucsb.edu>


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association 
of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) are pleased to offer a unique 
fellowship opportunity.

 

The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory Fellowship Program 
prepares laboratory scientists for careers in public health.  The 
two-track program trains qualified candidates (bachelor's and master's 
level) to support public health initiatives, and provides opportunities 
for doctoral level scientists to conduct high priority infectious 
disease research in public health laboratories.  Fellows are placed in 
local, state, and federal (CDC) public health laboratories.  Ideal 
candidates have laboratory experience (including laboratory coursework) 
and an interest in public health.

 

We are accepting applications for the 2007 fellowship program classes.  
The new class of approximately 40 fellows will begin their assignments 
in September 2007.  The application deadline is February 16, 2007.

 

Further information, along with application forms, can be found on our 
website at www.aphl.org. 

  

If you or your students have any questions about this fellowship, please 
feel free to contact me at fellowships at aphl.org.

 

Best regards,

 

Heather Roney

Fellowship Program Manager

Association of Public Health Laboratories

8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 700

Silver Spring, MD  20910

 

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Mon Dec 11 10:55:52 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:55:52 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Cardinale research group needs undergraduate research
 assistants, paid position
Message-ID: <457DA9B8.8060905@lifesci.ucsb.edu>

The Cardinale research group is looking for a paid undergraduate 
research assistants to help process samples from one of our major 
studies. Our lab focuses on several questions having to do with how the 
number of species in an ecosystem can affect ecological processes that 
are important to humanity, such as food production, and water 
purification. In our current study we are asking how flow variability 
can influence the production of different communities of primary 
producers in streams. We are looking for students seriously interested 
in a career in ecology or environmental science who are interested in 
gaining experience in a busy research lab. Students will be expected to 
work 10-20 hours per week. No prior research or lab experience is 
necessary and we encourage freshmen to apply. This is an awesome 
opportunity to be part of a major research project and work with a great 
group of people.

 

If you are interested please send a resume with two references to J.J. 
Weis at jweis at lifesci.ucsb.edu <mailto:jweis at lifesci.ucsb.edu>.
For more information on the Cardinale research group visit our website 
at http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/eemb/labs/cardinale/. 

--
J.J. Weis
Cardinale Lab, UCSB
(805) 893-4989

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec 12 11:07:36 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:07:36 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] =?windows-1252?q?Winter_Habitat_Restoration/Enhance?=
 =?windows-1252?q?ment_Internships_=96_Storke_Ranch_Vernal_Pool_Restoratio?=
 =?windows-1252?q?n?=
Message-ID: <457EFDF8.8020702@lifesci.ucsb.edu>

 

Winter Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Internships ? Storke Ranch Vernal 
Pool Restoration

 

Work with a conservation biologist, a restoration specialist, and 
several other interns and volunteers on this local restoration project 
sponsored by the Community Environmental Council, Southern California 
Wetlands Recovery Project, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Shoreline 
Preservation Fund, and the Storke Ranch Homeowner?s Association.

 

Interns will participate in aspects of restoration such as propagation 
of native plants, invasive plant control (weeding), planting native 
plants, photo-documentation, and monitoring.

 

Interns will gain valuable hands-on field experience and obtain skills 
in plant identification, monitoring, restoration project management, and 
other aspects of restoration.

 

Research projects are possible.

 

Contact: Kelly Hildner ? 685-3621; Kelly at dock.net 
<mailto:Kelly at dock.net> (contact before January 1 for best chance of a spot)

Hours/week: 4-6, flexible, some weekend work, larger time commitment 
preferred.

Location: Storke Ranch is an easy bike ride from the university.

 

Positions: Both paid ($250 stipend) and volunteer internships are available.

 

K. Kelly Hildner, Ph.D.

Restoration Coordinator

Storke Ranch

6823 Silkberry Lane

Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 685-3621

 

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Wed Dec 13 08:03:16 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:03:16 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Jan 10 - seal watch training
Message-ID: <45802444.6090902@lifesci.ucsb.edu>

Mark your calendars. . .

*SEAL WATCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!*
                                CARPINTERIA SEAL WATCH
                     *ANNUAL TRAINING* 
           *WEDNESDAY**  **-**  **JANUARY 10,2007**  **-**  **6:00 to 
8:00 pm*
*              **@ CARPINTERIA CITY HALL, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.*
*                 **pizza supper will be served, RSVP appreciated*
*              **Questions?**  **Sign-ups?**  **Call Kathleen Lord 684-2247*
*
*
*           **Join Seal Watch, a dedicated team of volunteers,** *
*          **in its 16th year at the Carpinteria Harbor Seal Sanctuary.*
*                  **Attend the information & training session.*
*       **Sign up for a 2-hour weekly ?watch? for the ?07 birthing season,*
*                      **January 13th through May 31st.*
*       **?Watch? includes providing educational information to visitors,*
*         **counting seals and births, and monitoring rookery 
activities.** *

* **?Watch? shifts fill up fast.
Early sign-ups for Seal Watch Alumni or persons interested in specific 
days/times are encouraged.

Call Kathleen @ 684-2247
**Contact by e-mail - cklord at earthlink.net <mailto:cklord at earthlink.net>.*
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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Wed Dec 13 09:11:02 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:11:02 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Looking to hire recent graduates as Laboratory or
	Development Technicians
Message-ID: <45803426.3070900@lifesci.ucsb.edu>


*Laboratory or Development Technician*

Zinc Matrix Power, a hi-tech battery manufacturer in Camarillo, has 
immediate need for technicians to work on pilot-scale chemical and 
battery production and testing.

We are interested in hiring recent graduates in physical science or 
engineering.   

 

Laboratory technicians perform routine operations and data collection in 
pilot line film casting processes and a variety of routine chemical and 
mechanical tests.   Wet chemistry experience required and must have a 
basic knowledge of instrumentation techniques.  

 

Development technicians manufacture custom cells/batteries and configure 
and mount cells for testing.  Hand assembly work experience a plus, but 
must have excellent manual dexterity.


Must be diligent, detail oriented and closely follow pre-established 
guidelines.  Base pay will be $16.00 - $22.00 /hour.

Please submit cover letter and resume to mycareer at zmp.com or fax to 805 
482-1162

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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Wed Dec 13 14:51:54 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:51:54 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] FIELD INTERNSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE
In-Reply-To: <373e4f20bda93242b7d438796dd2c826@lifesci.ucsb.edu>
References: <373e4f20bda93242b7d438796dd2c826@lifesci.ucsb.edu>
Message-ID: <4580840A.3040602@lifesci.ucsb.edu>


>     *From: *Cheryl Squair <squair at hawaii.edu>
>     *Date: *December 13, 2006 10:23:26 AM PST
>     *To: *coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov
>     *Subject: [Coral-List] FIELD INTERNSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE
>     *
>     Field Internship Position Available For Spring 2007
>
>     Job Description: Field assistant needed to help PhD student studying
>     ecophysiology of crustose coralline algae (CCA) in American Samoa, on
>     both Tutuila and Ofu islands. Project focuses on photosynthetic
>     response of CCA under different environmental conditions. Position
>     includes set-up and installation of experiment, assistance in the
>     field taking measurements, equipment maintenance, and data entry.
>     Position starts February 12, 2007 and ends May 27, 2007 (02/12/07-
>     05/27/07). If desired, assistant will have the opportunity to develop
>     their own research project.
>     Room, board, return airfare to American Samoa from Honolulu and a
>     stipend of $750.00 are provided. Successful applicant must provide
>     own way to Hawaii.
>
>     Qualifications: Assistant must be willing to spend long hours in the
>     water, often under conditions of high currents, in a remote location.
>     Applicants must be in good physical condition, with surfing
>     experience and/or experience in high current environments highly
>     desirable. Current SCUBA certification, with AAUS certification or
>     eligibility to dive with Federal agencies highly desirable. Must be
>     able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
>     Bachelor?s degree in a marine science desired, but not required.
>     Applicant must have current passport, valid for at least 9 months
>     from date of entry into American Samoa.
>
>     Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2007 or until
>     position is filled. E-mail cover letter, resume and contact
>     information for 3 references to Cheryl Squair at squair at hawaii.edu.
>
>     Cheryl Squair
>     Ph.D. Student
>     Dept. of Botany, Univ. of Hawaii
>     3190 Maile Way, Room 101
>     Honolulu, HI 96822
>     Ph: 808-956-3943
>     Fax: 808-956-3923
>
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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Fri Dec 15 15:05:35 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:05:35 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Teach for America,
	WINTER APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2007
Message-ID: <45832A3F.8060900@lifesci.ucsb.edu>


A child growing up in a family earning over $90,000 has a 1 in 2 chance of 
getting a college degree by age 24; a child in a family earning under 
$35,000 has a 1 in 17 chance.   This has nothing to do with ability, and 
everything to do with opportunity.

Across the U.S., students from low-income backgrounds are facing a huge 
civil rights offense: the lack of access to a quality education. With Teach 
For America, you can continue your commitment to making an impact straight 
out of college, in a full-time job.

WINTER APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2007

Apply now and over break at http://www.teachforamerica.org.

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college 
graduates of all backgrounds and academic majors who commit two years to 
teach in urban and rural public schools and who become lifelong leaders in 
the effort to expand opportunity for children.

Seeking all majors. No previous education experience or coursework 
necessary. Full first-year teacher salary and benefits, financial aid, plus 
a $9,450 AmeriCorps education award (if eligible). Student loan forbearance 
and interest payments for two years.

For questions or to be placed in touch with a UCSB alum who's done Teach 
For America, contact Jordan Dittmann, Recruitment Director, at 
(mailto:jordan.dittmann at teachforamerica.org).




From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec 19 11:04:51 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:04:51 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Fwd: UCSB Washington Center Program Meeting
Message-ID: <6.1.2.0.0.20061219110037.021353e0@mail.lifesci.ucsb.edu>


>Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:57:36 -0800
>From: Nan Anderson <nanderson at ltsc.ucsb.edu>
>
>Please send the following regarding the UCSB Washington Center Program 
>(UCDC) out to students in your program.
>
>Thank You,
>***************************************************
>Nan Anderson, Administrative Director
>Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
>College of Letters & Science
>University of California
>Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2085
>www.Ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca
>(805) 893-2319
>(805) 893-7780 fax



UCSB WASHINGTON CENTER PROGRAM

UC  Washington Center
GENERAL INFORMATION MEETINGS

Monday, January 8, 2007, 6:00 p.m. in 1110 North Hall

Find out what it takes to get admitted to the most challenging academic 
program you'll ever want to experience.

Hear from returning students who will share their personal experiences in 
the Washington Center Program.


Application Deadline for the Spring & Early Application Deadline for Summer 
and Fall 2007
is January 18, 2007


Can't make it to the meeting?  Contact the UCDC Peer Advisors:
Office: 2110 North Hall
Telephone: 893-3090
Email: <mailto:ucdc at Ltsc.ucsb.edu>ucdc at Ltsc.ucsb.edu
Note:  Students are strongly encouraged to begin working on the application 
prior to the meeting.  The UCDC website contains an application packet. 
<http://www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/ucdc.php>www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/ucdc.php  
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From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu  Tue Dec 19 14:17:25 2006
From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List)
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:17:25 -0800
Subject: [Biology-U-L] Fwd: Job Opportunity: Pediatrics Medical Assistant
Message-ID: <6.1.2.0.0.20061219141534.02205540@mail.lifesci.ucsb.edu>


>Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:43
>Subject: Job Opportunity
>
>WHAT:  Pediatrics Medical Assistant
>
>WHEN:  Starting training now for coming quarter.
>Bring availability to interview.
>
>WHERE:  James Gerard Brewer, M.D., Inc., 2421 Bath
>Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara
>
>QUALIFICATIONS:  Mature, dependable, sincere, likes
>children, looking for exposure to clinical medicine.
>
>CONTACT PERSON:  Catherine Sousa, 563-0167.
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