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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2005-2
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CONTENTS
1) 2005-2006 CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS
2) 2005 JOINT AGU, SEG, NABS, AND SPD/AAS ASSEMBLY - REQUEST
FOR ABSTRACTS
3) POSITION OPENING
Applied Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantship - Kansas
Geological Survey
4) CONTACT INFORMATION
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1) 2005-2006 CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS
The Congressional Science Fellowship 2005-2006 applications deadline is
January 21, 2005.
The Congressional Science Fellowship is offered by the Geological
Society of America as part of the American Association for the Advancement
of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows Program.
Opportunities to serve as a Congressional Science Fellow are rare,
unique experiences. This position enables Fellows to work directly with
national leaders. They can put their expertise and experience to work
helping shape science and technology policy on Capitol Hill.
Prospective candidates should be GSA members with a broad geoscience
background and excellent written and oral communication skills. Minimum
requirements are a Master's degree with a least five years professional
experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The fellowship is
open to US citizens or permanent residents of the US.
For more detailed application information, check the GSA Web site at
<www.geosociety.org/science/csf> or contact: Jack Hess, Executive
Director, GSA Headquarters, (303.357.1039) or by email at
<jhess@geosociety.org>.
Former fellow Eloise Kendy has this to say about Congressional Science
Fellowships: "As a former fellow (AGI, 2003-2004), I can't recommend
this opportunity highly enough. AGI, AGU, GSA, and occasionally other
scientific organizations sponsor Geoscientists on the Hill. This year,
all four geology fellows are women - wouldn't it be great to maintain
that momentum? Info about other fellowship opportunities - including
stints with the State Dept, USAID, EPA, NSF, and others -- can be accessed
from http://fellowships.aaas.org/. Anyone with questions is welcome to
contact me at (406) 495-9910..
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2) 2005 JOINT AGU, SEG, NABS, AND SPD/AAS ASSEMBLY - REQUEST FOR
ABSTRACTS
On May 23-27, AGU, SEG, NABS, and SPD/AAS will convene the 2005 Joint
Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana (see
http://www.agu.org/meetings/sm05/). One of the sessions at this
meeting will be ED05: Natural Hazards of the Gulf of Mexico-Caribbean Region.
The session description is:
ED05: Natural Hazards of the Gulf of Mexico-Caribbean Region
Emphasizing the personal and daily relevance of the geosciences is a
powerful tool for educating the public about the Earth and space
sciences. In the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean regions, where lives are
continually shaped by a variety of natural hazards that include active
volcanism, deadly hurricanes and tornadoes, and coastal erosion, there are
many rich opportunities for developing place-based and event-based
learning resources. This session will feature formal and informal education
and outreach resources and programs that capitalize on using natural
hazards as a teaching and learning strategy.
In this multidisciplinary education session, presenters will share
their experiences teaching university courses which emphasize natural
hazards of the Gulf of Mexico/Caribbean region. Such courses are taught all
around this region from geological, meteorological, and oceanographic
perspectives and either focus on one or more of the hazards per se or
use these natural phenomena to illustrate more general scientific
principles.
We would like to encourage you to submit an abstract for what promises
to be an exciting session. Please note that while we very much hope
you will submit an abstract for the joint assembly meeting in May, this
request is NOT meant as an invited authorship, but simply as a gentle
encouragement and reminder. The abstract deadline is 10 February 2005.
If you have any questions about this session contact either
Dr. John Snow
Dean, College of Geosciences
The University of Oklahoma
jsnow@gcn.ou.edu
or
Dr. Alyson Ponomarenko
Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Science
University of Texas at San Antonio
aponomarenko@utsa.edu
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3) POSITION OPENING
Applied Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantship
Kansas Geological Survey
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
The Geohydrology Section of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) invites
applications for up to THREE KGS Applied Geohydrology Summer Research
Assistantship positions during the summer of 2005. The positions are
available for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates with an
interest in learning more about recent developments in hydrogeological
field methods. Positions are open to students at any university.
Previous summer positions have been held by students from Colorado School of
Mines, Montana Tech, Northern Iowa University, Oberlin College,
University of Kansas, University of Minnesota at Duluth, University of
Mississippi, University of Tübingen, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. All
past participants have co-authored articles or presentations based on
the summer work.
Position: KGS Applied Geohydrology Summer Research Assistantships
Starting Date: Positions available after May 16, 2005.
Application Deadline: First consideration given to application
material received by March 1, 2005.
Salary: Salary $5,880 for each 12-week assistantship. Expenses of
travel to and from Lawrence are not provided. All work-related travel
expenses will be provided by the Kansas Geological Survey.
Duties: This assistantship is a three-month summer position during
which the individual will work with KGS hydrogeologists on a variety of
field activities in support of KGS research programs. There are expected
to be three primary themes for the activities in the summer of 2005.
Thirty percent of the summer will be spent on fieldwork in support of a
study of stream-aquifer interactions (Butler et al., 2001, Ground
Water, v. 39, no. 5; Butler et al., 2002, NGWA Annual Mtg. Proc., p. 25).
Thirty percent of the summer will be spent on fieldwork in support of a
recently initiated study of groundwater consumption by phreatophytes in
riparian corridors (Butler et al., 2004, Eos, v. 85, no. 17, Jt. Assem.
Suppl., p. JA237). Thirty percent of the summer will be spent
investigating new direct-push methods for estimating spatial variations in
hydraulic conductivity (Butler et al., 2002, Ground Water, v. 40, no. 1;
Butler, 2002, Ground Water, v. 40, no. 3; Sellwood et al., 2005, G
round Water v. 43, no. 1, see additional reports at
www.kgs.ku.edu/Hydro/DirectPush/index.html). Ten percent will be spent on preparing the
results of the research for publication.
Required Qualifications: Relevant coursework in earth sciences or
engineering. Interest in hydrogeology. Ability and willingness to
participate in moderate physical activity in mid-summer temperatures in
Kansas. Clear communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in hydrogeology. Experience with
Windows-based computers.
Application Procedure: Apply online at http://jobs.ku.edu; search for
this position by department name "KS Geological Survey" and then select
position number 66146. Complete online application, provide contact
information for three professional references, attach resume, and mail
official college transcripts to: Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological
Survey, The University of Kansas,1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047;
PH: (785) 864-2152, FAX: (785) 864-5317, adelaney@kgs.ku.edu. For
further technical information contact Jim Butler at the above address or at
jbutler@kgs.ku.edu. Additional information about the type of work to
be done can be found at
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/Personnel/abc/butler.html.
Kansas Geological Survey: The KGS is a research and service division
operated by The University of Kansas. Created in 1889, the Survey
studies the geology of Kansas, develops new techniques for exploring and
analyzing geologic data, and produces maps and reports. The Survey
currently employs more than 80 researchers and technicians engaged in a
variety of scientific disciplines, including geology, geophysics,
geohydrology, computer science, geochemistry, stratigraphy, and other areas. In
addition to its headquarters in Lawrence, the Survey operates a well
sample library in Wichita that is a repository for rock samples from oil
and gas wells drilled in the state.
The Survey is organized into four research sections and a number of
service sections. The research sections are geohydrology, energy
research, geophysical exploration, and geologic investigations (including
geologic mapping, coal and mineral investigations, and engineering geology).
The Survey provides full service support for a diverse array of
computing platforms and software, GIS applications, editing and publishing,
and cartography.
The Survey maintains a variety of geophysical and exploration tools and
equipment, including a state-of-the-art shallow seismic reflection
system, ground-penetrating radar, Geo-Probe, two drill rigs, well-logging
unit, electromagnetometers, rock preparation lab, and an analytical
chemistry lab.
Lawrence: A city of approximately 80,000, Lawrence is located on a
rolling landscape 35 miles west of the major metropolitan area of Kansas
City and 20 miles east of Topeka, the state capital. Lawrence offers
the cultural and athletic events of a university setting.
The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. The University encourages applications from under-represented
group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, university policies
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital
status, and parental status.
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