From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Wed Jan 2 12:05:29 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:05:29 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] W08 Internship Opportunity with CCBER Message-ID: <477BEE89.3040207@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Work to restore UCSB campus natural areas for local plants and wildlife through an internship with CCBER for Winter quarter 2008. Students will gain valuable hands-on field experience restoring native wetland, coastal sage scrub, grassland and oak woodland habitats. Internship activities include plant propagation, seed collection, planting, weeding, and ecological monitoring. Learn about local plants and animals, earn course credit, meet environmental professionals in your community, and enjoy a beautiful outdoor working environment! All interns must complete the following for 1 unit of credit: 3 hours of fieldwork per week, creation of a plant collection notebook and restoration journal. To earn course credit, you must be an EEMB, ENVST, GEOG or CCS student and meet the minimum requirements for your department. Volunteer opportunities are also available! ES 192/Geog 193 requirements: Upper division standing Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA EEMB 184 requirements: Upper division standing Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA CCS students check with department contact FIRST MEETING: Introduction and internship/volunteer sign up Friday January 11, 2008 at 5:00 pm Harder Stadium South, Building 578, Room 1013 For more information, contact: Jan Myers - jmyers at lifesci.ucsb.edu, 893-2506 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kelly Hildner, Ph.D. Restoration Coordinator Storke Ranch 6823 Silkberry Lane Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 685-3621 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 Coastal Fund and the Storke Ranch Homeowner's Association. Interns will participate in aspects of restoration such as native plant propagation, 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 Apply by January 9 for best chance of a spot. Hours/week: 4-6, flexible; some weekend work. Location: Storke Ranch is an easy bike ride from the university. Positions: Both paid ($8.33/hr, 30 hrs) and volunteer internships are available. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080104/f07df4c8/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 7 12:16:13 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:16:13 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Gray Whale Count - Paid Intern Opportunity Message-ID: <4782888D.8050100@lifesci.ucsb.edu> *--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *PAID INTERN OPPORTUNITY* *Gray Whales Count*, a research and education project of UCSB's Coal Oil Point Reserve + The American Cetacean Society-Channel Islands + Cascadia Research Collective, Olympia, WA + NEW THIS YEAR ? Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD is seeking six interns to train to be Supervisors, assisting the project coordinator operate the shore- based Gray Whales Count from Coal Oil Point: January 28 through May 11, 2008. /Support for this opportunity was provided by UCSB's Coastal Fund./ *Please attend an information meeting in the Marine Science Research Building Auditorium on Thursday, January 10, 2008 7 to 9 PM* If you have a keen interest in marine mammals and a passion for our environment, this is for you! All will be trained by Michael Smith, project coordinator, and current GWC Supervisors. Interns are required to work a four-hour shift each of the fifteen weeks of the survey. They will be key members of the observation team locating and identifying marine mammals and recording data. We also record data on vessels, which may interact with the animals, and this year we will be coordinating our visual data with Scripps's acoustic data. *? 60 hours with a stipend of $500 ?* Priority will be given to availability through the conclusion of Gray Whales Count: May 11, 2008. Hours are flexible, but must be scheduled. This is the fourth year of this valuable research. The intent is to establish baseline data on the migration through the nearshore of the Santa Barbara Channel. The project has become urgent because there is a proposal to renew and to expand drilling from Platform Holly, offshore of Coal Oil Point. (See webpage _graywhalescount.org_ for Project description) For additional information about the project and information about volunteering to be an Observer, please visit the webpage: _graywhalescount.org_ Volunteer Observers sign up for 2-hour shifts. We encourage volunteer Observers to work a shift a week, but there is no commitment. It is an easy way to participate. Please contact Michael Smith: _grays-n-blues at cox.net_ __________________________ Nannette Pedroso Development Analyst Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6150 Tel: 805-893-5175 Fax: 805-893-8062 _pedroso at msi.ucsb.edu _ -- ********************* Alina Haas MCDB Chair's Assistant Administrative Services 805-893-3512/8040 805-893-4724 (fax) haas at lifesci.ucsb.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080107/523f3875/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 7 12:17:48 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:17:48 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Restoration Ecology Seminar: Winter 2008- first class is tonight Message-ID: <478288EC.6070502@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Class will be held at Harder Stadium class room 10013, beginning tonight. Winter 2008: Restoration Ecology Seminar Series: RE 188/288 *Defining habitat requirements and limiting factors for Restoration* Monday 6-7pm; Harder South Rm 1013 Lisa Stratton, CCBER Rm 1005, Harder South 893-4158 stratton at lifesci.ucsb.edu January 7^th ? Lisa Stratton ? Introduction, Oaks on Catalina January 14^th ? Mark Holmgren ? Vandenberg ? Bird Habitat January 21^st ? Martin Luther King Day January 28^th ? South Parcel Discussion: Coyote, Bobcat, Quail, White-tailed Kite, Grey Fox February 4^th ? Matt Stoecker ? Steelhead February 11^th ? Tom Givnish (Univ. Wisconsin, Madision)? Everglade Restoration February 18^th ? No Class ? President?s Day February 25^th - Hunter Lenihan (BREN) ? Coral Reef Restoration March 3^rd ? Debra Schier ? Conservation Research for Endangered Species, CRES: Black footed Ferret Research and Restoration March 10^th ?Steve Laymon, USFWS, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Tulare Basin multi-species habitat restoration project -- Lisa Stratton, Ph.D. Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration (CCBER) Harder South, Rm 1005 UCSB, MC 9615 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Office: (805) 893-4158 Fax: (805) 893-4222 stratton at lifesci.ucsb.edu From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 7 12:36:06 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:36:06 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Summer 2008 aquatic biotechs in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Message-ID: <47828D36.2040707@lifesci.ucsb.edu> BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS (AQUATIC ECOLOGY): The National Park Service is seeking up to six aquatic technicians for the 2008 summer field season in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). All vacancies are GS-5 positions at $14.21/hr. The primary objective of these positions is to restore 1) populations of the mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa), a rapidly declining species, and 2) high elevation lake and stream ecosystems. Primary duties include backpacking to lake basins in park Wilderness, removing non-native trout populations from lakes and streams using gill nets and backpack electrofishers, and surveying populations of the mountain yellow-legged frog. Additional duties include following detailed protocols, recording environmental parameters, and communicating an overview of the project to park visitors. Further additional duties may include entering field data into software programs, managing databases, and writing reports. Emphasis is on field work in both team and individual settings. Work dates depend on timing of snowmelt, but are estimated to be from late June to late September. Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. The announcement number is ?SEKI 164240? and can be found by typing in the announcement number in the keywords search window of the USAJOBS homepage, clicking ?Search,? and then following the link to the actual announcement. Applications must include a resume, a completed questionnaire (shown in announcement), and a copy of your college transcripts (if you wish to be qualified based on experience and education). Read the announcement for specific details. APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS. For general application questions contact SEKI Personnel by emailing Ellen_Quinn at nps.gov or calling 559-565-3754. For specific position questions, contact SEKI Aquatic Resources by emailing Danny_Boiano at nps.gov or calling 559-565-4273. **************************************************** Danny Boiano, Aquatic Ecologist Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 (559) 565-4273 phone (559) 565-4283 fax danny_boiano at nps.gov **************************************************** From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 7 14:49:36 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:49:36 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Docents Needed at Coal Oil Point Message-ID: <4782AC80.6010109@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Volunteer Docents and Interns are needed for the Snowy Plover Docent Program. The next volunteer training is on Sunday, January 13th, from 9AM-1:30PMPM at the Cliff House, Coal Oil Point Reserve. The Western Snowy Plover and CA Least Tern are small shorebirds in need of our help. Habitat destruction and increased human recreation on beaches have caused dramatic declines in their populations over the past few decades, leading to their protection under the Endangered Species Act. The Snowy Plover Docent Program (SPDP) was started in August of 2001 to assist in the protection of the Snowy Plovers at Coal Oil Point Reserve, and to raise awareness of the importance of the preservation of this species and its habitat. We have been successful thus far because the community's support and commitment to help out. The program recruits, trains, and organizes volunteers to become Plover Docents. Each docent plays a crucial role in the protection of the plovers by educating beach users about this threatened species and how to use the beach responsibly. Docents provide a personal and friendly contact for beach users. They promote public interest and understanding, and in turn, dramatically increase the effectiveness of other plover/tern management efforts at the Reserve. The Docent Commitment is only 2 hours per week after the training. The SPDP operates at Coal Oil Point Reserve, which lies between Isla Vista and Ellwood shores near west campus. Our office is located near the beach entrance, across form the Cliff House. The nearest major cross streets are El Colegio and Storke Road. For more information or to register for the training, please contact: Program Coordinator Jennifer Stroh 805-893-3703 805-880-1195 stroh at lifesci.ucsb.edu http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org ____________________________________________ From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 7 14:51:53 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:51:53 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Internships at Dako - deadline is Jan 10, 2008 Message-ID: <4782AD09.9070707@lifesci.ucsb.edu> I have no less than 3 internships I would like filled with Biology students. There are 3 different internships. 1. A scientific project, we have earlier in similar projects had a UCSB professor approve the project and therefore allowed the student to get merit points for graduation. If the student is interested in such, I hope we can do it again. 2. A support project for our scientific staff. We need a dedicated, part time person to help us with leiterature searches and later ordering or copying journal articles. This cannot give merit points and will be a paid intership. 3. Support for the Lab Assistant. This is routine job functions, but again paid. I will be interviewing next week and therefore would like applications this week, if at all possible. The deadline for application is tentatively set at January 10, as we need students to act now. I hope you will be able to submit or forward the advertisements to prospective student of Biology for me today or tomorrow. Thanking again for all your help, I hope we can arrange this soon and then start the students here at Dako. 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This award assists undergraduate students under the age of 25 who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Students are awarded up to $10,000 per year at a state-supported college or university in the applicant's state of residence. This year the National Office will offer up to 7 scholarships and it is now available nation-wide! This means applicants are no longer limited to living in the Los Angeles area in order to qualify for this award. If you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity please forward this email to them no matter where they live! The application is online, which means we are getting greener! The link to the application can be found by clicking here . The deadline for applications is February 1, 2008. Thank you for your help in promoting this program. Soon we will be sending out monthly newsletters filled with information about our upcoming events, opportunities like the college scholarship program and articles and news items regarding breast cancer. Click here to enter your email information to sign up now! Online registration is now available for our 12th Annual Race for the Cure being held on Saturday March 15, 2008 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. If you haven't already registered please click here . For more information about our affiliate please visit our website at www.komenlacounty.org Thank you for your continued support. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a degree in science, engineering, mathematics, architecture, computer science, or other technical fields. Non-U.S. citizens studying at American universities are also encouraged to apply. The majority of internships are 8 to 12 weeks during the summer, but longer placements of up to one year may also be available. Language skills are not required, but are preferred. Please refer all students to apply online at <_http://www.iaesteunitedstates.org/_> before January 10, 2008. Thanks for your support and Happy New Year! 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URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080107/e8818186/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Tue Jan 8 11:57:04 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:57:04 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Paid Sustainability Conference Internship Message-ID: <4783D590.2050006@lifesci.ucsb.edu> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Paid Sustainability Conference Internship Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 08:37:22 -0800 From: Karin Iwasaka FYI - Paid Sustainability Conference Internship --Please distribute widely-- Paid Internships -- Statewide Sustainability Conference Timing: early January -- August 15th, 2008 Hrs: 10-15hrs per week Location: Mostly UCSB with some optional travel to San Luis Obispo Website: http://sustainability.ucsb.edu/conference2007/ The UC, CSU, CCC Seventh Annual Statewide Sustainability Conference is coming up and looking for some motivated students to lead the organizing of this year's conference. Last year there were over 850 participants from over 60 California campuses, in addition to businesses, government, and community. Conference topics include sustainability in the area of green buildings, energy, institutionalizing sustainability, curriculum and research, food systems, waste management, student affairs, procurement, transportation, and water. To bring the ideals of our conference into practice we served over 80% organic food, offset all the conference's energy use, offered scholarships to everyone who needed one, placed Braille signage on all conference rooms, and more. Intern tasks would include: Outreaching to sustainable businesses to exhibit and sponsor at the conference Fundraising Volunteer coordination Publicity and Marketing of the Conference Working with the steering committee and speakers for the conference Writing website content Researching ways to make the conference green and socially responsible and ensuring the best practices available are implemented Documenting how the conference is organized We are looking for a team of interns who are motivated, professional, have an ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as in a group, can multitask well, lives their values, and demonstrates leadership skills. We also value applicants who have a dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Previous experience with sustainability efforts not required. Internships will be geared towards the goals of the students accepted. For example, if you want to learn professional communication skills and donor relations, we can gear your internship towards the fundraising aspect of the conference. We encourage applicants to come in with an idea of their own personal development goals. The position will be open until filled and we are looking for someone who can start early January and work through August 15th. Please email a cover letter and your resume to Katie Maynard (kmaynard at geog.ucsb.edu) to apply and/or for more information. From those who submit cover letters and resumes we will select the top candidates to offer interviews to. Also, we have several programs and internships open throughout the year. Please specify in your email that you are applying for an internship for the sustainability conference. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have any questions, please ask. *Professor Rolf Christoffersen (christof at lifesci.ucsb.edu) * enrlcd: 33449 time: W 100- 150 location: PSYCH 1805 (LSCF) MCDB 293. Computational Methods in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology (1 unit) Christoffersen Prerequisite: graduate standing. Lecture, 1 hour. Survey of computational methods in molecular biology and biochemistry. Topics include nonlinear regression analysis and presentation of experimental data, database design and searching, and protein homology modeling. Emphasis on utilizing accessible software tools that are designed for nonprogrammers -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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More about the program (and the application form) can be found at http://www.adventuresincaring.org There is also a video about the program at http://www.adventuresincaring.org/adv cox.shtml -- Paula Yurkanis Bruice, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 10 11:31:51 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:31:51 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Important news about upcoming EAP application deadlines Message-ID: <478672A7.2040207@lifesci.ucsb.edu> The EAP office has announced that they have extended the deadline for the Academic Planning form. While _*you **must turn in the rest of your application by the deadline*_, the UCSB EAP office will accept the Academic Planning form up to two weeks later. If you have questions or would like to confirm this with the EAP office, please email or call 893-3763 In order for the Bio Advisors to sign the Academic Planning form for you, you must fill out some additional forms that show them how going abroad can be worked into your academic plans. Here's what you need to do: 1. Use the first link below to get a copy of the requirement sheet for the major you intend to follow. Then, look at the requirements for your major and where there are subject areas that give you a choice between several courses, tentatively choose the courses you think you would like to take. If you don't have a hard copy of the UCSB general catalog, the third link below will take you to the on line catalog where you can find course descriptions. 2. Using the courses you picked and any other major requirements you still need to complete (including any prep courses), put together a schedule on the Major Progress Check request form (link #2) showing how you will work EAP into your quarter by quarter schedule. * Because you won't usually know what courses you will take while abroad, try to schedule your electives for the quarter/quarters you plan to be abroad and schedule your specific area requirements during the quarters you will be here. * The Proposed Courses links below (see #4) will help you schedule the courses you intend to take here at UCSB. Unless specifically noted, upper division EEMB and MCDB courses are only offered once a year and in the same quarter year after year. Be sure to pay close attention to upper division prerequisites, when noted. The links below will provide you with the forms and information you need to plan out your schedule. If the links don't work, or you need further instructions, stop by LSB 3320 between the hours of 9 and 1130am and 1-3pm and pick them up from one of the peer advisors. 1. Requirement Sheet for your proposed major 2. Major Progress Check Request Form 3. Course Descriptions for the EEMB and MCDB courses 4. Courses by quarter lists: * EEMB Proposed Courses (2007-08) * MCDB Proposed Courses (2007-08) When your done, send an email to giving them a list of two or three days, and the blocks of time on those days between the hours of 9 and 1130am and 1-3pm when you are available, and we'll set up an appointment to go over everything with you. Hope the quarter is going well, Bio Advising -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The student would be responsible for: 1) researching internships, job postings, careers, and graduate programs related to coastal regions 2) contacting local employers/agencies regarding opportunities 3) assisting in developing a workshop to showcase results For further information and details on how to apply, please log into GauchoLink from the Career Services site: http://career.ucsb.edu , and search for "Coastal Careers Peer Researcher." We're looking for someone ASAP. Thank you, Karin Iwasaka -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We would appreciate it if you could circulate this ad through any listserves you may have access to and mention to any interested students. Attached is a pdf file of the job description. In case you're listserve only uses text the text of the job description is enclosed within this email: Alliance to Save Energy's Green Campus Program is seeking passionate student environmental advocates to fill PAID INTERNSHIPS. Green Campus student interns will work as a team to carry out projects to reduce energy use and encourage energy efficient practices and product/technology adoption across campus. Interested candidates should possess a strong commitment to energy/environmental sustainability, be an organized self-starter, and be generally familiar with the UCSB campus community (including administrators, faculty and staff.) Leadership experience, knowledge of energy and energy efficiency, strong writing and computer graphic skills are all pluses. Internships are available for 10 hours per week and are compensated at $10/hr. The position runs through the 2008-09 academic year, with the possibility of an extension. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Sarah Bresko, UCSB Green Campus Team Manager, at sbresko at gmail.com. Contact Sarah (email or phone: 425-457-0056) if you have any further questions about the position. All applications should be turned in by Wednesday, January 23rd, as we are scheduling on-campus interviews for Friday, January 25th! Thanks, Sarah Green Campus Intern -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080114/a8918daa/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Paid positions will be available after initial training and 2-3 paid internships are available every summer to dedicated interns. I?ve attached an application that can be returned to 3003 on the 3L floor of the Marine Science Research Building. Please see our website for more information about the project at: http://sbc.lternet.edu/ Thanks, Shannon harrer at msi.ucsb.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If interested in getting some hands on lab and field experience, please email Nick at schooler at lifesci.ucsb.edu . In your response email, please be sure to include your year, previous experience (if any), available blocks of time, and any other information that may be applicable. -- Nick Schooler Marine Science Institute University of California, Santa Barbara (805) 893-4123 schooler at lifesci.ucsb.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080116/e160bfa3/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 17 08:07:04 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:07:04 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Pediatrics office seeks full time front desk receptionist/office , manager Message-ID: <478F7D28.7060304@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Pediatrics office seeks full time front desk receptionist/office manager. Immediately available. We will train you. Please submit resume to: Dr. Gerard Brewer 2421 Bath Street, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Thank you. From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 17 15:30:07 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:30:07 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Internships available for ecological study of Devereux Slough Message-ID: <478FE4FF.2010207@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Field researchers needed: Two internships are available as part of a long-term monitoring and ecological study of the Devereux Slough ecosystem. Devereux slough, located at the University managed Coal Oil Point Reserve (Sands Beach) is a seasonally flooded coastal wetland. During the past fifty years, expanding agricultural and urban development has significantly altered the slough system. Such alterations have caused an increase in sedimentation to the system, an increase in water temperature and a decrease in dissolved oxygen. To investigate the changes in slough parameters, this study focuses on vegetation, invertebrate and fish species diversity and abundance, hydrological characteristics such as oxygen, salinity and temperature measurements and nutrient inputs. The internship will consist of assistance in weekly sampling of the above mentioned parameters. This includes fish seining, sampling of invertebrate composition, monitoring of water quality and help with processing of samples. Most of the work will be conducted in the field and give ample opportunity to gain experience in numerous field sampling techniques. Water quality samples are conducted on a weekly basis and fish and invertebrate surveys (which require more time and effort) will be conducted on a bi-monthly basis. Other responsibilities will include data entry, equipment maintenance and help with identification of species. The monitoring project is headed by Cristina Sandoval, Reserve Manager, and Tara Longwell, Reserve Steward. Interns are required to make a two quarter commitment but extended quarter participation is encouraged and preferred. Please direct questions and interest to Tara: longwell at lifesci.ucsb.edu Thanks, Tara Longwell -- Tara Longwell Reserve Steward Coal Oil Point Reserve UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Fri Jan 18 12:03:34 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:03:34 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] UC Irvine ESS REU Summer Program Message-ID: <47910616.1030206@lifesci.ucsb.edu> We are now accepting applications for the summer 2008 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduate Fellowships in Biogeochemistry and Climate Change within the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine. The potential research projects for this summer include opportunities in oceanography, climate, atmospheric science, glacier dynamics and ice sheets, ecosystem dynamics, and terrestrial biogeochemistry. Students in all science-related majors are welcome to apply. The website below has complete information on the program and application process. A major goal of the program is to provide research opportunities for under-represented groups in the geosciences, and for students from schools with limited research opportunities. These fellowships provide room and board plus a stipend ($3200) for 8 weeks during the summer for eight students. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 1. As long as your application is in by this date, your other supplemental materials can follow. For more information, including an online web-based application form, go to _http://www.ess.uci.edu/~jkmoore/ucireuhomepage.htm _If you have any further questions, please email Dina Bartoloni, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, at dina.bartoloni at uci.edu. Thanks very much, Keith Moore ******************************************** Jefferson Keith Moore Assistant Professor University of California, Irvine Department of Earth System Science 3214 Croul Hall Irvine, CA 92697-3100 Email: jkmoore at uci.edu Phone: 949 824-5391 http://www.ess.uci.edu/~jkmoore ******************************************** Dina Bartoloni, Undergraduate Program Coordinator University of California, Irvine Department of Earth System Science 3200 Croul Hall Irvine, CA 92697-3100 (949) 824-8794 (949) 824-3874 (fax) dina.bartoloni at uci.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The HPA is working hard to ensure that you have an opportunity to learn more about the fields you are interested in and by attending this event, you will have a chance to interact with health professionals, admissions officers, current medical students, etc. This is truly a rare opportunity for students to interact on a personal level with so many highly trained professionals from all over California. It will also be a good chance to join the HPA if you have not done so already and would like to. If you have never considered a career in health care I strongly encourage everyone, from freshmen to seniors, to come to this event as it might convince you to give a health profession a try. Invite your friends. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Feel free to email me with any questions regarding this event and we hope to see you there! Antonio King Health Professions Association PR Director ajking at umail.ucsb.edu From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Tue Jan 22 13:47:43 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:47:43 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Friday noon: Jane Daniels "Women in Sci/Engr: What do we know? Where do we go?" Brown bag lunch discussion Message-ID: <4796647F.3050805@lifesci.ucsb.edu> please forward to those who may be interested... GUEST LECTURE: *Dr. Jane Zimmer Daniels*, Director of the Clare Boothe Luce Program (for Women in the Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering) at The Henry Luce Foundation, NY. http://www.hluce.org *"Women in Science and Engineering-What do we know? Where do we go?"* *Friday, January 25, 2008 12-1pm, GSA Lounge (above the MCC)* BROWN BAG LUNCH Jane Zimmer Daniels is currently program director of the largest private source of support for women in the sciences and engineering. Prior to joining the Luce Foundation, Jane served as Director of the Women in Engineering Program at Purdue University for more than 20 years. She is former program officer for the NSF Gender Equity in Science and Engineering Program. She was also the founding president of the Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN), a non-profit educational organization comprised of individuals and organizations from academia, industry, government and non-profit sectors. WEPANs mission is to be a catalyst for change to enhance the success of women in the engineering profession. Please bring your lunch and join us in a discussion led by Dr. Daniels on 'Women in Science and Engineering- What do we know? Where do we go?' -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Attention UCSB Students, The Health Professions Association is proud to present The 8th Annual Health Conference When: Saturday, February 2, 2008 Where: HSSB Courtyard Time: 9:30-5:30pm The Health Conference is an all-day event where speakers of different medical backgrounds talk about their personal experiences with medicine and health care. The HPA is working hard to ensure that you have an opportunity to learn more about the fields you are interested in and by attending this event, you will have a chance to interact with health professionals, admissions officers, current medical students, etc. This is truly a rare opportunity for students to interact on a personal level with so many highly trained professionals from all over California. It will also be a good chance to join the HPA if you have not done so already and would like to. If you have never considered a career in health care I strongly encourage everyone, from freshmen to seniors, to come to this event as it might convince you to give a health profession a try. Invite your friends. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Feel free to email me with any questions regarding this event and we hope to see you there! Antonio King Health Professions Association PR Director ajking at umail.ucsb.edu From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Wed Jan 23 07:42:03 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:42:03 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] [Fwd: Habitat Restoration this Sat!] Message-ID: <4797604B.6000402@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Please send this restoration announcement out to those that may be interested. Thanks! Tara Longwell ******************** Hello Restoration Volunteers! Come join us this Saturday, Jan 26th from 9am-12 noon for a Habitat Restoration Workday at Coal Oil Point Reserve. Coal Oil Point Reserve is located just west of UCSB and Isla Vista and is an ecologically important area that is home to a number of endangered and threatened species. This Saturday we will be planting natives, removing non-native plants, and maintaining previously planted areas. This is a great opportunity for all community members who want to improve water quality and the local habitat for all the critters that live here! If you plan to join us please RSVP to Tara Longwell at longwell at lifesci.ucsb.edu. We strongly suggest carpooling to cut down on the number of cars on site! Tools, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there! Tara Longwell -- Tara Longwell Reserve Steward Coal Oil Point Reserve UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 24 07:39:58 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:39:58 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] [Fwd: University of Pacific School of Dentistry Presentation] Message-ID: <4798B14E.5020604@lifesci.ucsb.edu> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When: Thursday, January 31st Where: Phelps 3515 Time 6:30PM Hello Everyone! The Pre-Dental Organization has more exciting upcoming events for this quarter! Mary Lynch, who is an Assistant Director from University of Pacific School of Dentistry is coming down to our university to give us a presentation about their dental school* . *Following up with the presentation is time for Q&A for any specific questions you may have with University of Pacific. I highly encourage anyone interested to show up to this meeting because this is a very helpful meeting for those applying to dental school in the future, but also because your attendance gives them a representation about our university. Here's a little inside tip I would like to share with you. According to last year's presentation, "UCSB is one of their _*TOP** 10 feeder school*_". We should take pride in this and represent our university. So I would like the following.... 1)We'd love a big turn out and need to know how much food to order, so please, please, please check your schedules and respond to this email ASAP! 2)Spread the word if you know other interested Pre-Dent's and have them confirm the attendance by e-mailing back. 3)Dress to impress. Try to dress up nicely so we can show Mary Lynch that we appreciate her coming down to our university. We hope to hear from you soon! -- Shoji Inomata PDO President -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080124/d0c0cc4a/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 24 07:46:17 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:46:17 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Teach in LA!! Message-ID: <4798B2C9.2070700@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Greetings! The Los Angeles Unified School District will have representatives at UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008. Meet us at the Diversity Career Fair from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Corwin Pavilion. We are looking for credentialed Secondary and Special Education teachers, as well as students who may be interested in teaching Math, Science, English, or Special Education. To receive more information regarding interviewing opportunities, please encourage your students to visit us at the Career Fair. If you could please forward this email with the attached flyer, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with the students of UC Santa Barbara. William Hatrick Recruitment Specialist Los Angeles Unified School District 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 15th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.241.5300 x29293 or 800.832.2452 x29293 Fax 213.241.8412 william.hatrick at lausd.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080124/8ae3e219/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Thu Jan 24 08:38:23 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:38:23 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Undergrad Resume Workshop at Mosher Alumni House Message-ID: <4798BEFF.5010805@lifesci.ucsb.edu> When a Degree is Not Enough: Strategies for Maximizing Your Resume and Negotiating Starting Salaries with Brooks Mendell February 5 @ 5:30pm - Mosher Alumni House - Pizza included! It's never too early to start thinking about life after graduation! Author, teacher, consultant, and award-winning speaker Dr. Brooks Mendell will discuss ?A Degree is Not Enough: Strategies for Maximizing Your Resume and Negotiating Starting Salaries? with UCSB students seeking insight to applying for jobs and entering the workforce, on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 5:30pm at the Mosher Alumni House at UCSB. This dynamic session teaches skills for developing targeted resumes and introduces strategies for negotiating starting salaries. Pizza will be served. For more information or to RSVP call (805) 893-4775 or email ucsbcaps at ia.ucsb.edu. ------------ Thanks! Lauren Linn Programs Coordinator- UCSB Alumni Association ---------------------------------------------- UCSB Campus Alumni Program for Students (CAPS) UCSB Alumni Association Mosher Alumni House UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1102 805-893-4775 ucsbcaps at ia.ucsb.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We have been very pleased with the quality of the graduates from your department that we hired, so I'm hoping we can repeat that success! *Junior Scientists* * * * * *Z Power, a hi-tech battery manufacturer in Camarillo, has immediate need for junior scientists to work on pilot-scale chemical production and testing. We are interested in hiring recent graduates in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering. * * * *Junior scientists manufacture custom cells/batteries and configure and mount cells for testing. They also conduct a variety of routine chemical and mechanical tests. Hand assembly work experience a plus, but must have excellent manual dexterity. Some wet chemistry experience is also required. * * * *Must be diligent, detail oriented, and closely follow pre-established guidelines. Starting pay will be $17.00/hour, depending on experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to mycareer at zpowerbattery.com. * Could you place the attached ad on your computer system and on suitable bulletin boards in your department? Thank you very much, Monica Jones ZPower, Inc. 4765 Calle Quetzal Camarillo, California 93012 805-484-7988 805-482-1162 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Training will take place on Thursday, February 28th at 4:30pm -- 7:00pm This year volunteers and staff at the Santa Barbara Zoo will be participating in the National Wildlife Federation's Frogwatch USA frog and toad monitoring program. The program involves listening for the intensity and diversity of frog and toad calls for a few minutes after sunset in any of Santa Barbara's many freshwater sloughs, ponds, streams, or even in your own backyard. As part of the Santa Barbara Zoo's Leap Day Celebration we will be hosting a training session on Thursday February 28th from 4:30-7:00 to help volunteers become comfortable with identifying frog calls and reporting their data. For more information on Frogwatch USA please visit the National Wildlife Federation website www.nwf.org. If you are interested in participating in the program with the Santa Barbara Zoo contact Piper Presley at (805) 962-5339 ext. 49 or email at ppresley at sbzoo.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080128/6ff5c5d5/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 28 11:41:40 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:41:40 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Snowy Plover Docents Needed! Message-ID: <479E2FF4.2040708@lifesci.ucsb.edu> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Snowy Plover Docents Needed! Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:32:14 -0800 From: stroh at lifesci.ucsb.edu Please distribute widely. These tiny shorebirds need your help! Make your trip to the beach a more eventful experience by volunteering or interning for the Snowy Plover Docent Program. The next volunteer training is on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, from 9AM-1:30PM at the Cliff House, Coal Oil Point Reserve. The Western Snowy Plover and CA Least Tern are small shorebirds in need of our help. Habitat destruction and increased human recreation on beaches have caused dramatic declines in their populations over the past few decades, leading to their protection under the Endangered Species Act. The Snowy Plover Docent Program (SPDP) was started in August of 2001 to assist in the protection of the Snowy Plovers at Coal Oil Point Reserve, and to raise awareness in the community of the importance of the preservation of this species and its habitat. The program recruits, trains, and organizes volunteers to become Plover Docents. Each docent plays a crucial role in the protection of the plovers by educating beach users about this threatened species and how to use the beach responsibly. Docents provide a personal and friendly contact for beach users. They promote public interest and understanding, and in turn, dramatically increase the effectiveness of other plover/tern management efforts at the Reserve. The Docent Commitment is only 2 hours per week after trained. The SPDP operates at Coal Oil Point Reserve, which lies between Isla Vista and Ellwood shores near west campus. Our office is located near the beach entrance, across form the Cliff House. The nearest major cross streets are El Colegio and Storke Road. For more information or to register for the next training, please contact Jennifer Stroh, Program Coordinator, 805-893-3703, 805-880-1195 stroh at lifesci.ucsb.edu http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080128/c9cd5847/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 28 11:44:29 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:44:29 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Michael Goodchild presents "The Case for Space" Message-ID: <479E309D.5030807@lifesci.ucsb.edu> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Michael Goodchild presents "The Case for Space" Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:49:41 -0800 From: Karen Faith Reply-To: To: *The College of Creative Studies* Presents *Michael F. Goodchild* Professor, Department of Geography, UCSB */The Case for Space/* */An Introduction to spatial at ucsb/*// / / Student research and creativity in the arts and sciences are enhanced through spatial reasoning. spatial at ucsb provides student researchers with access to tools, resources, and training to capture the value of spatial thinking and spatial representation in their research. Professor Goodchild will highlight the power of maps, satellite imagery, and spatial reasoning in the investigation of scientific and societal problems that span the interests of several disciplines. * * *Wednesday, 30 January 2008* ***5:00 p.m., Old Little Theatre* *Creative Studies Building* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080128/b550b741/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Mon Jan 28 11:50:38 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:50:38 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] Science Fair Mentors Announcement In-Reply-To: <11626ded3802bdf4e8a0bbf4e07bdba9@msi.ucsb.edu> References: <11626ded3802bdf4e8a0bbf4e07bdba9@msi.ucsb.edu> Message-ID: <479E320E.3060308@lifesci.ucsb.edu> > It's time for the 2008 Santa Barbara County Science Fair! We're > looking for a cohort of mentors to advise local junior high and high > school students who will be conducting scientific experiments for the > science fair. Any amount of time commitment is welcome as we offer > varying levels of participation. It really can be a lot of fun and > will help you build your experience (and CV!) in the education and > outreach arena. > > All interested students are invited to attend a meeting this Friday, > February 1 at noon in the Auditorium of the Marine Science Research > Building! > > If you have any questions, or are interested, but unable to attend, > please contact Dana Nakase (805.893.3018, nakase at msi.ucsb.edu). > > ~Dana Nakase > > > *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Dana Nakase* > REEF Programs Assistant > Marine Science Institute- Trailer 334 > University of California, Santa Barbara 93106-6150 > > Email: nakase at msi.ucsb.edu > Phone: (805) 893-3018 > Fax: (805) 893-8062 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080128/b9c621d2/attachment.html From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Tue Jan 29 11:06:38 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:06:38 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] February Tours of Coal Oil Point Reserve Message-ID: <479F793E.6070409@lifesci.ucsb.edu> Enjoy a tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve, a nature preserve owned by UCSB. Trained tour leaders will take you on a walk through a few of the Reserve?s ecosystems: from sandy beach to the Devereux Slough to a restored coastal dune system. Learn about the Reserve's current restoration projects and its cultural and geologic history while identifying flora and fauna-such as American Kestrel, Coast Golden Bush, and the Globuse Dune Beetle-that make their home at Coal Oil Point. Tours generally occur monthly on the first or second Saturday from 9am ? 11:15am and the third Sunday from 2pm ? 4:15pm. Tours for groups over five people are available by appointment. All tours are free and open to the public. February tours will occur on: Saturday, February 2, 9am - 11:15am Sunday, February 24, 2pm - 4:15pm Registration for tours is required and closes 24 hours before the tour start time. Tours are capped at 15 people, so early registration is suggested. Contact Nicole Cerra at (805) 893-5092 or cerra at lifesci.ucsb.edu to register. -- Nicole Cerra Education Coordinator Coal Oil Point Reserve (805) 893-5092 From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Wed Jan 30 09:39:24 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:39:24 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] [Fwd: Summer research for undergrads at UNLV] Message-ID: <47A0B64C.8000603@lifesci.ucsb.edu> The microbiology faculty at UNLV and the Desert Research Institute have received NSF funding for a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Environmental Microbiology. This grant provides students with the opportunity to join a research team for a 10 week period. Students receive a $4000 stipend, round trip airfare, and housing in a UNLV dormitory. I cordially invite UCSB MCDB students to apply. Mentors have projects in the following areas of research: . Adaptation of /Pseudomonas fluorescens /to Diverse Soils . Biology of /Shigella/ /flexneri/ . Magnetotaxis of Bacteria . Microbial Ecology of Aquatic Ecosystems . Mutagenesis in Nutrient Limiting Conditions . Nutrient Cycling . Sporulation of /Bacillus anthracis/ I would appreciate if you could direct your biology and biochemistry students to the on-line application and list of mentors at http://sols.unlv.edu/reu_main.html. The deadline for applications is Friday March 16, 2007. I have attached a poster advertising the program as a PowerPoint slide and in pdf format for your convenience. Sincerely, Kurt M. Regner, Ph.D. Kurt Regner, Ph.D. School of Life Sciences University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4004 phone (702) 895-1071 fax (702) 895-3956 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080130/cf418eb8/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: REU2008.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1311515 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu/pipermail/biology-u-l/attachments/20080130/cf418eb8/attachment.pdf From biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu Wed Jan 30 10:49:20 2008 From: biology-u-l at mentor.lscf.ucsb.edu (Biology Undergraduate List) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:49:20 -0800 Subject: [Biology-U-L] =?windows-1252?q?workshop=3A_=93LOCAL_IIMPACTS_OF_C?= =?windows-1252?q?LIIMATE_CHANGE=22?= In-Reply-To: <1201715602.47a0b992900e1@www.lifesci.ucsb.edu> References: <1201712867.47a0aee3c8358@www.lifesci.ucsb.edu> <47A0B5FA.3010402@lifesci.ucsb.edu> <1201715602.47a0b992900e1@www.lifesci.ucsb.edu> Message-ID: <47A0C6B0.9000400@lifesci.ucsb.edu> ?LOCAL IIMPACTS OF CLIIMATE CHANGE? How the natural world is responding to climate change, and how you can help to detect these changes. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 3:30-4:45pm, State Street Room of the UCEN at UCSB Focus The Nation ? UCSB Workshop Series C Come and learn more about the Stewardship Program and our nationwide partners, the USA National Phenology Network and Project Budburst. Led by Brian Haggerty, Director of the UCSB Phenology Stewardship Program All around us, plants and animals are responding to climate change, often by changing the timing of seasonal events such as flowering or migration. When biological activities occur at unexpected times, the consequences can include population crashes and lower agricultural productivity. This workshop will inform you about the links between climate change and plant and animal behavior, and it will introduce you to a nationwide campaign with roots at UCSB that invites the public to participate in detecting the effects of climate change on the natural world. The UCSB Phenology Stewardship Program is a growing network of students, scientists, and educators in the Santa Barbara region who are dedicated to research, environmental education, and community outreach for the study of seasonal biological events and their responses to climate change. For more information visit us at:: http:://www..uweb..ucsb..edu/~cmcosner/phenollogy http:://ucsb..ffacebook..com/group..php?giid=8602000114