^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 20001-2, 15 JANUARY 2001 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTENTS: 1) JUNKYARD WARS LOOKING FOR FEMALE AND MINORITY PARTICIPANTS 2) 2001 GEOCORPS AMERICA PROGRAM-NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS 3) POSITION OPENINGS ***Texas A&M-Sedimentology/Stratigraphy ***Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources- Director, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey 4) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING, ADDRESS CHANGE & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S LEGACY, HONOR HIS LIFE, KEEP HIS SPIRIT ALIVE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111 1) JUNKYARD WARS LOOKING FOR FEMALE AND MINORITY PARTICIPANTS In case anyone has not heard of it, there is an excellent engineering show Wednesday nights on TLC (The Learning Channel) called Junkyard Wars. The show pits teams against each other to build something using junkyard scrap (so far they've built land yachts, bridging machines, flying machines). The show originated in the UK, and this is its first season in the U.S. Unfortunately, while there seemed to be a vague attempt to be inclusive of women (at least) in the UK version, there are basically no women (or minorities) in the US version this season (only 1 woman the entire season, and no minorities, from what I could tell). A review of their application policy to be a contestant on the show seems to indicate that they do have a preference for "diverse" teams, but there seems to be a shortage of female and minority applicants. My experience has been that targeted recruitment helps overcome this barrier. I hope that you will consider applying to participate on the show, and help publicize the show and the opportunity to be on it throughout your networks. In conversations through a listserve on the show's website, many respondants seemed to feel that women (in particular) simply are not qualified to participate in this show. I hope that by working together to recruit female and minority participants, we can prove them wrong, as well as ensure that women and minorities are better represented in this otherwise excellent program. You can learn more about the show at http://www.junkyard-wars.com/, where there is also an on- line application. Recruitment for the next season ends in mid-February. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Christine L. Andrews, J.D. Project Consultant Women in Technology Project Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. 222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 222222222222 2) 2001 GEOCORPS AMERICA PROGRAM-NOT JUST FOR STUDENTS The Geological Society of America's student internship program on public lands is expanding to include recent graduates, graduate students, post- graduate students, earth science teachers, geology professors, professional geologists, and retired professionals. These temporary positions are primarily in the summer, but expansion will include opportunities throughout the year. This expansion is part of the GeoCorps America program. The 2001 GeoCorps America positions (32 in all) in national parks and forests have been posted to the GSA web page under the "Professional Development" heading. A downloadable application with instructions has been posted. Deadline: February 12, 2001. If you have questions about GeoCorps America, please contact: Katie KellerLynn, kkellerlynn@geosociety.org; 303-447-2020, ext. 194 333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 33333333333333 3) POSITION OPENINGS Texas A&M University-Tenure Track Faculty Position, Siliciclastic Sedimentologist/Stratigrapher The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in siliciclastic sedimentology/stratigraphy. Review of applicants will begin on 15 January 2001, with an anticipated starting date of August 2001. The successful candidate is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels and will develop and conduct an externally funded research program. A Ph.D. is required by the time employment begins. The specific research field of the successful candidate is open, although experience in petrographic and facies analyses, modern stratigraphic studies, and basin-scale studies is desirable. The ideal candidate should be interested in developing ties with the petroleum industry. Expertise with quantitative approaches to sedimentologic/stratigraphic analysis is also desirable. We seek an individual who will complement existing departmental programs in basin studies, environmental studies, global change and paleoclimate, petroleum geosciences, reservoir characterization, sedimentary geochemistry, seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and tectonics and sedimentation. Significant opportunities also exist for the successful candidate to interact with colleagues in the Departments of Petroleum Engineering, Geography, and Oceanography and geoscientists at the Ocean Drilling Program. For additional information about the Department of Geology & Geophysics at TAMU and research facilities, please check our website at http://geoweb.tamu.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, selected reprints, a statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of at least three references with postal addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email addresses to: Dr. Steven L. Dorobek, Chair, Siliciclastic Search Committee, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY ****************************************************************** ***************************************************** ***Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources- Director, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey Position serves as the State Geologist of Pennsylvania and is responsible for the planning, development,implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the topographic and geologic survey program which consists of 41 professional, technical, and administrative employees. Requires licensure as a Professional Geologist by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a reciprocal jurisdiction. Nine years of professional experience in the geologic research field which includes four years managerial and/or second- level supervisory experience and a Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or a related geologic specialty field; or equivalent experience/training is required. Salary Range: $59,169 to $89,937, with attractive benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resumes and a letter summarizing qualifications to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Bureau of Personnel; P.O. Box 8768; Harrisburg, PA 17105-8768 by February 7, 2001. For additional information contact Sherry Cebular at 717-783-5788 or AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TT#). 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 4444444444444444444444444 444 4) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ***Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of AWG E-Mail News. For submissions to AWG E-Mail News, contact Editor Joanne Kluessendorf at editor@awg.org. 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