^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS No. 2000-23, April 25, 2000 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTENTS: 1) REQUEST FOR HELP-Women in Science course 2) POSITION OPENINGS **University of Arizona-Research Scholar in Earth Science Curriculum Development **Keck Geology Consortium Coordinator **National Park Service-Paleontologist 3) REVISED GAEA FOCUS 4) SUBMISSION & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1) REQUEST FOR HELP I am soliciting help in locating some references for a Women in Science course that I will be offering in the fall (2000). I have already obtained many terrific references, including the ones cited in the article "Women in Geology: A Brief History" by Joel Moore in the March-April 2000 Gaea, and the books listed in the President's Column in the same issue. But I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has taught a Women in Science course who can offer me advice or references. The course will be offered as an Internet class and will highlight the many women who have made contributions to the sciences. I am having a hard time finding a good book to use and may end up just having a reading packet. Thank you, Tamra A. Schiappa, Ph.D. Assistant Research Professor Dept. of Geosciences Boise State University Boise, ID 83725 tschiapp@boisestate.edu 222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 2) POSITION OPENINGS **UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA-Research Scholar in Earth Science Curriculum Development The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona seeks applications for a Research Associate or Research Specialist position (depending on degree level) beginning no later than July 1, 2000. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to work with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of a GIS technician, a programmer, a curriculum developer, and classroom teachers, to develop technology-based, earth system science curriculum for the 9th grade. The curriculum will consist of four thematic modules focused on different earth systems. Each module will feature guided investigations that begin at the global scale and progress to one or two local scale case studies. The global scale investigation will develop the scientific and social framework for the local scale case study by introducing the fundamental science concepts and driving forces behind a particular Earth process. Local case studies will focus on a smaller area and will deal with issues and problems of interest to many communities. The investigations will utilize GIS technology to allow visualization of spatial and temporal relationships, analysis of data, and problem solving. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing the student investigations and related resource materials for teachers and students. This will require the successful candidate to develop an understanding of a broad range of earth science and educational topics. The initial appointment is for one year, but is renewable for up to 3 years contingent on satisfactory progress and continued external funding. The successful candidate will have an M.S. with experience in science or education for the Research Specialist position, or a Ph.D. in Geosciences or a related field for the Research Associate position. The candidate must also have excellent writing skills and a strong desire to broaden his/her knowledge about earth systems, curriculum development and assessment. Good computer skills are required. A person with some science teaching experience (at any level) and knowledge of geographic information systems and remote sensing techniques is preferred. The position will remain open until it is filled, with a first review of materials beginning April 6, 2000. Information about the project can be found at our website: http://www.geo.arizona.edu/gis/. Requests for further information should be sent to Dr. Michelle Hall-Wallace, Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, 1040 E. 4th St., Tucson AZ 85721-0077; 520-621-9993. Email correspondence sent to hall@geo.arizona.edu is preferred. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to: Dr. Joaquin Ruiz, Department Head, Department of Geosciences, The University of Arizona, 1040 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85721-0077. Please reference job number 18221. The University of Arizona is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. **KECK GEOLOGY CONSORTIUM COORDINATOR The Keck Geology Consortium seeks a 3/4 time, 12 month person to oversee its activities, including a large inter-collegiate undergraduate research program, workshop series, annual research symposium, and special projects. The coordinator is also responsible for raising funds to support the program; continuation of the position is contingent on this funding. Applicants should have: a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field; experience with undergraduate teaching and research, and proposal writing; and excellent communication and organizational skills. Foundation or development experience is desirable. Additional information is available at: www.carleton.edu/curricular/GEOL/resource/keck/keck.html. Interested persons should contact Mary Savina: msavina@carleton.edu, 507 646-4407. Applications must be received by June 1, 2000 for the position commencing September 1, 2000. **NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Lakewood, CO)-Geologist (Paleontology) Incumbent will serve as the National program expert on paleontological resource management and provide professional advice to park management on fossil resources. Facilitates paleontological research nationwide. The complete announcement and application procedures can be found at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/IK0474.HTM Closing date: 05/05/2000; Salary: $51,904 TO $ 61,722 annually. Announcement Number: DBO-00-18 Conatct: Penni Sandoval5287, Denver, CO 80225-0287; phone (303) 969-2543 e-mail: penni_sandoval@nps.gov 333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333) REVISED GAEA FOCUS The focus of the next issue of Gaea (Ma-June) has been revised. Instead of concentrating on Academia and Student Issues, it will focus on Public Affairs and Related Issues. If you would like to submit an article or Member News for publication in this issue, please send it to the editor for consideration by May 1. 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