^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2002-12 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONTENTS 1) NEWS FROM AGI: MINERALS - FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIETY (3rd ed.) 2) WASHINGTON WIRE: APRIL 15, 2002 3) AWG AT GSA 2002 ANNUAL MEETING, DENVER, COLORADO, 27-30 OCTOBER 4) 2002 ANTARCTIC PROPOSAL WORKSHOP FOR NEW INVESTIGATORS 5) REMINDER: REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FAIR VOLUNTEERS 6) MINORITY AND WOMEN DOCTORAL DIRECTORY 7) STARTING A BUSINESS AS A GEOCONSULTANT 8) POSITION OPENINGS 2002-23 NSF - Gustavus Adolphus College 2002-25 San Francisco State University 9) CONTACT INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1) Updated Publication Focuses on Role of Minerals in Modern Society ALEXANDRIA,VA - Although minerals are essential to individual and national well-being and security, these resources are commonly invisible in finished consumer products. Minerals - Foundations of Society (3rd edition), a newly released publication from the American Geological Institute, presents an objective overview of non-fuel minerals and the critical role they play in societies throughout the world. In this richly illustrated, reader friendly, 96-page volume, the authors, Ann Dorr and Alma Hale Paty, describe the role of minerals in modern society including their significance, origin, and distribution as well as the economic, political and social issues affecting the development and use of mineral resources. This edition features thematic timelines and informative graphics and includes a dramatic poster with an educational activity for students. "Mineral resources are the building blocks on which modern society depends," says author Ann Dorr, "however, this fundamental truth commonly goes unrecognized by the public." To increase awareness and understanding of the role of minerals, the book includes many examples of mineral uses, both historical and current. Additional topics in this informative volume include the formation of mineral ore deposits, technologies used to mine and process mineral resources, environmental regulations and mineral legislation, mineral economics and consumption statistics, and political and national security considerations. Alma Hale Paty, co-author of the book, affirms "Minerals weave a web among all aspects of human life and our physical Earth, laying the foundations for a sustainable society." Ann Dorr, a geologist and educator, wrote the first edition of Minerals - Foundations of Society in 1984 to provide members of the League of Women Voters with mineral information they needed to develop positions on a wide range of subjects - from local land use to national security. In response to its popularity, she produced an expanded second edition, published by AGI, in 1987. The 3rd edition was written collaboratively with Alma Hale Paty, also a geologist and educator, who is an active member of numerous mineral-related organizations. Copies of Minerals - Foundations of Society (ISBN 0-922152-60-8) are available from AGI at a list price of $19.95. Members of AGI member societies and teachers receive a discounted price of $15.95. Orders may be placed through the AGI Publications Center at , or by mail, telephone, fax, or e-mail (American Geological Institute, Attention: Publications Center, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, Tel: (703) 379-2480, Fax: (703) 379-7563, E-mail: pubs@agiweb.org). Please add $7.00 for postage and handling costs for the first copy and $1.25 more per additional copy in the contiguous U.S. Orders to addresses in Maryland and Virginia are subject to the applicable sales tax. All orders must be prepaid. Please make your check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. funds payable to the American Geological Institute. AGI also accepts VISA and MasterCard. Orders are shipped by UPS Standard Service, whenever possible, and take two to three weeks for delivery. For additional information, bulk order pricing, or costs for overseas shipping, contact the AGI Publications Department. The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 40 scientific and professional associations that represent more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the goesciences play in mankind's use of resources and interaction with the environment. More information about AGI can be found at . The Institute also provides a public-outreach web site, . ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2) WASHINGTON WIRE: APRIL 15, 2002 The latest edition of the Washington Wire has been posted at . Topics for this wire are: International World Bank to Rate all Projects for Gender Impact Recycled PCs head for African Schools Government Research Committee, Witnesses Support Higher NSF Funding House Science Committee Recommendations on Science and Technology Spending Health Gene Determines HRT Heart Benefit Poor women at Breast Cancer Disadvantage Depression Genes Differ Between the Sexes Education and the Workplace Bush Announces Early Childhood Education Initiative Survey: Many Students Say Cheating is OK Announcements AAAS Resolution on Freedom of Speech Afterschool for All Challenge’ May 15 in Washington, DC 178th Franklin Institute Awards to Honor Three Women Scientists for First Time in History National Food Policy Conference 2002, April 22-23, Washington, DC ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 3) AWG AT GSA 2002 ANNUAL MEETING, DENVER, COLORADO, 27-30 OCTOBER AWG is sponsoring several events at this year's meeting. If you are planning on attending GSA check out the following: ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS To Educate, To Encourage To Enhance Professional Growth Visit us at Booth #746 Learn more about AWG and meet our members P.O. BOX 280, BROOMFIELD, CO 80028 WWW.AWG.ORG *************** Association for Women Geoscientists Breakfast Monday, October 28, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Join us for the kick-off celebration of AWG’s 25th year with networking, a program review, and presentation of the annual Outstanding Educator Award. This event is well worth its early start. How to register: Ticketed event on GSA registration form. Deadline October 21 Price: $20 professionals; $10 students. Free admission for award ceremony at 7:15. Only 120 tickets available, so don’t delay! ************** Workshop: Professional Licensing for Geologists: How Does it Affect You? Most states require some form of licensing for geologists whose practice affects public health and safety. Learn about the pros and cons of licensing, status of licensing laws, the legislative process, regulatory bodies, who must be licensed, suggested curricula, qualifications, and preparing for exams. The speakers are expert geologists who have guided the growth of licensure over 25 years. Workshop Sponsors: The Association for Women Geoscientists and the GSA Engineering Geology Division Date and time: Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Speaker names and affiliations: Robert A. Larson, Los Angeles Co.; Christopher C. Mathewson, Texas A&M Univ. and Exec. Dir. AEG; Janet S. Roemmel, SECOR International; William J. Siok, Exec. Dir. AIPG; Robert E. Tepel, Calif. board. How to register: Mary L. Gillam, 115 Meadow Road East, Durango, CO 81301; 970-250-0966; gillam@rmi.net. Deadline October 21. Price: $35 professionals and $15 students Maximum participants: 50 *************** Field Trip: Cleanup of the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site Join colleagues for a field trip to the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site. This site is a Department of Energy environmental cleanup site on a path toward accelerated closure by 2006. Historically, Rocky Flats manufactured components for nuclear weapons using various radioactive and hazardous materials, including plutonium, uranium, and beryllium. Significant accomplishments are being made in five major work areas such as special nuclear materials stabilization, facility deactivation and decommissioning, environmental cleanup, offsite shipment, and property and document disposition. This trip will highlight the work being accomplished in environmental cleanup. Date and time: Saturday, October 26, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sponsor: Denver Chapter of Association for Women Geoscientists Leaders and affiliations: Norma Castañeda, U.S. Department of Energy Rocky Flats; Elizabeth Pottorff, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Information and registration: Norma Castañeda, 303-966-4226 or norma.castaneda@rf.doe.gov. Please submit your name, phone number, social security number, and date of birth. Registration deadline is September 30, 2002. Due to the national security crisis in this country, only United States citizens are allowed on the tour. Price: $25 professionals or $15 students. Maximum participants: 45 IMPORTANT NOTE: A valid Driver’s license is required to obtain a Site badge. No cameras are allowed. *************** Job Hunting in the Geosciences Tuesday, October, 29. 11AM -1 P.M. . Sponsored by Association for Women Geoscientists. Learn the job-hunting skills necessary to survive in today's changing and challenging job market. These skill may be applied to jobs in government, industry, and academia. Topics include: How to search for advertised jobs in your area of specialty and network for the hidden job market; how to network through professional organizations as well as through casual contacts; how to write a resume and curriculum vitae (AWG's excellent moderately priced-resume writing workbook for geoscientists will be available); and how to develop interviewing skills that will differentiate you from the competition. Limit:100. No fee. Preregistration required by October 21. For information and registration: Dr. Pranoti M. Asher Department of Geology and Geography Herty Building, Room 1100 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA 30460-8149 Email: mailto:Pasher@GaSoU.edu Voicemail: (912) 681-0338 Fax: (912) 681-0668 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 4) 2002 ANTARCTIC PROPOSAL WORKSHOP FOR NEW INVESTIGATORS On 26-27 August 2002 at the National Science Foundation, the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) will hold an "Antarctic Proposal Workshop" to encourage proposals from new investigators. At the workshop, OPP staff will discuss antarctic research and education opportunities; operations and research support in Antarctica; proposal preparation and review; and NSF policies and programs. For information about eligibility, application information, and the planned agenda, please read the attached announcement or consult the NSF web site at . ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 5) REMINDER: REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FAIR VOLUNTEERS The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is coming up (May 12-18 in Louisville, KY) and we (as AWG) are committed to judge and to give the first place winner a $1000 scholarship. We are still looking for AWG members (up to five) who are interested in being part of the AWG judging team for the ISEF. AWG members have been participating as judges at the local, regional, and international science fairs, and awarding our Student Award for Geoscience Excellence (SAGE) for many years, and this is an opportunity for you to get involved! Judging guidelines and other general information would be provided. It would involve at least one full day of judging for the entire judging team and participation by one person, possibly the head judge, as our award presenter at the Special Awards banquet at the end of the week. If you think you may be interested in attending the ISEF as a Special Awards judge for AWG, please contact Valerie Honeycutt, AWG SAGE Coordinator, for information and specifics at valerie@benchmarkenviro.com or 214-363-5996 at work, or styles@hpnc.com or 972-723-2260 at home. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 6) MINORITY AND WOMEN DOCTORAL DIRECTORY The Minority and Women Doctoral Directory (MWDD) is a comprehensive national listing of minority and women students who have already received or are about to receive their doctoral degree. The thirteenth annual edition of the directory is scheduled for publication in fall 2002, and will be made available to colleges and universities in the United States where, as in previous years, it will serve as an important tool to increase minority and women representation in university faculties. If you are a doctoral candidate or graduate (or a master's student in certain fields) and would like to have your academic credentials included in the 2002-03 directory, visit the MWDD website at to find out if you are eligible and how to apply. The deadline for submission of applications is August 31st, 2002. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 7) STARTING A BUSINESS AS A GEOCONSULTANT More than a few AWG members are owners of a successful consulting business. Others are just starting out, or are giving the idea of becoming an independent consultant serious consideration. At the request of one of our members, we are asking for your thoughts on the subject. In particular, we would like to hear from those of you who are willing to share your experience and business skills as consulting geologists. How and where to begin, strategies, pitfalls, anything and everything that one needs to know in order to build a successful geoconsulting business. Depending on the response, we will publish the information we receive either as an article or series of articles, or as individual replies in future issues of both Gaea and e-mail news. If you would like to contribute, please contact editor@awg.org. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 8) POSITION OPENINGS 2002-23 NSF - Gustavus Adolphus College AD: Research Experience for students interested in Sedimentology, Fluvial Processes, Soils and Paleosols Announcing a Research Experience for Undergraduates: "Reconstructing Rivers : Fluvial Environments of Cretatceous Strata in Dinosaur National Monument" Funded by the National Science Foundation. Hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter Minnesota. Project participants' primary goal is an interpretation of the environment of deposition of the Cretaceous Cedar Mountain Formation. We will develop this interpretation primarily through field research at Dinosaur National Monument, in Utah and Colorado, where important new dinosaur fossil discoveries necessitate a better understanding of the sedimentary environment represented by the fossil-bearing strata. We will also investigate the sedimentary processes responsible for deposition of the Cedar Mountain Formation by constructing an experimental flume model at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (University of Minnesota) in Minneapolis. Project participants will receive housing and a generous stipend. The project is open to undergraduate students finishing their sophomore and junior years, or to exceptionally well-prepared first-year students. We strongly encourage application by women and students of minority backgrounds. For more information, see the project website or contact Dr. Julie Maxson at jmaxson@gac.edu, (507) 933-7442.Applications will be considered until April 30, 2002. *************** 2002-25 San Francisco State University TENURE TRACK POSITION IN ENGINEERING GEOLOGY or SURFICIAL PROCESSES The Department of Geosciences at SFSU invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Engineering Geology and/or Surficial Processes, beginning January or August 2003. The position requires a Ph.D in geology, strong quantitative and field mapping skills, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at graduate (MS) and undergraduate levels. We seek someone to teach advanced-level engineering geology and/or surficial processes courses, and general education courses in natural hazards or earth systems. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program that involves graduate and undergraduate students. Preference will be given to applicants who have applied experience with a geotechnical or environmental firm and experience in teaching and in applying GIS technologies. The Department of Geosciences includes geology, meteorology, and oceanography and consists of 13 faculty members from these fields. The department offers BS and BA degrees in Geology, a BA degree in Meteorology, and a MS degree in Applied Geosciences. San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system, serves a multi-cultural, ethnically diverse student body of 27,000 students, offering bachelor's degrees in 117 academic areas and master's degrees in 95 fields of study. Excellence in teaching is the University's primary mission, although SFSU faculty are expected to demonstrate continued professional achievement and growth through research, publications, and community involvement. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and names and addresses of three references to: Lisa White, Dept. of Geosciences, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 94132. Applications should be received before September 30, 2002. San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 9) CONTACT INFORMATION To submit an item to E-MAIL NEWS contact: editor@awg.org To submit advertising contact: ads@awg.org To change your address or be removed from the list contact: office@awg.org