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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2006-11
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CONTENTS
1) NORTH CENTRAL GSA, AWG INFORMAL BREAKFAST MEETING
2) SEARCHING FOR PAST AGI MINORITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM SCHOLARS
3) AAAS FORUM ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY
4) CALL FOR PAPERS FOR TECHNICAL SESSION T64: GSA PHILADELPHIA, 2006 –
HISTORY OF GEOLOGY - 100 YEARS OF WISSAHICKON INTERPRETATION
5) MOVIE AND SCIENTIFIC VIDEO FESTIVAL, HAVANA, CUBA
6) FAMILY MATTERS
7) AN EYE FOR MENTORING: WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK
8) POSITION OPENINGS
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) - Scientific Integrity Internship
(Paid)
2006-033 Washington & Lee University - Visiting Assistant Professor,
Geochemistry
2006-036 Kansas Geological Survey, The University of Kansas, Lawrence
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Stratigrapher/Sedimentologist, Stratigraphic Research Section
9) CONTACT INFORMATION
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News
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1) NORTH CENTRAL GSA, AWG INFORMAL BREAKFAST MEETING
AWG members that are in the Akron area or attending the North Central
GSA meeting are encouraged to attend an AWG Informal Breakfast Meeting
on Fri., 21 Apr., at 7 a.m. We will meet in the lobby of the Crowne
Plaza Hotel. Please email Annabelle Foos at afoos@uakron.edu if you plan
to attend.
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2) SEARCHING FOR PAST AGI MINORITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM SCHOLARS
The American Geological Institute is searching for past scholarship
recipients from the AGI Minority Participation Program (MPP) to complete a
short survey. The AGI MPP program is the longest running minority
program in the geosciences, dating back to 1972. More than 950 MPP
scholars have received millions of dollars of scholarships over the past 34
years. Many of our past scholars are currently working as leaders in the
geoscience community, and many have gone on to exciting careers in
other fields.
We would like to evaluate the AGI MPP Program, in order to improve it
for current and future students. The survey will only take 10 minutes,
and will be used to track the successes of the program over the past 34
years! If you were an MPP scholar, please take the time to
participate!
AGI will publicize the results of this survey once it is completed.
Thanks for your help!
Link to the AGI Minority Participation Program survey here:
http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/.
If you have any questions on this survey or the Minority Participation
Program please contact Cindy Martinez.
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3) AAAS FORUM ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY
The AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy (formerly the "AAAS
Colloquium"), held in Washington each spring, provides a forum for
discussion and debate about budget and other policy issues facing the S&T
community. This year’s forum will be held on 20–21 April 2006 in
Washington DC at the Washington Court Hotel. Sessions include:
- The budgetary and policy context for research and development in 2007
- Achieving energy security
- Avian flu and other global health threats
- Science and technology and homeland security
- The global innovation challenge, and responses by U.S. industry and
policymakers
- Protecting the integrity of science
For more information on the AAAS Forum visit
http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/forum.htm.
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4) CALL FOR PAPERS FOR TECHNICAL SESSION T64: GSA PHILADELPHIA, 2006 –
HISTORY OF GEOLOGY - 100 YEARS OF WISSAHICKON INTERPRETATION
Sponsored by History of Geology and Structure and Tectonics Divisions
and AWG
The bedrock of Philadelphia, the Wissahickon formation, has been a
matter of controversy since it was first described more than a hundred
years ago. There is and has been a great deal of interest in it for the
usual local reasons: road and building placement, hydrology and water
supply, identification of useful minerals, and as a building stone. There
many unanswered questions about it, and virtually every field of
geology has engaged in trying to answer them. In the broadest terms,
disciplines that have contributed to Wissahickon studies are mapping, structure
and tectonics, metamorphic petrology, age dating, mineralogy,
geochemistry, geophysics, and nomenclature. The Wissahickon featured in many
problems in regional mapping, including the Taconic debate, and the
Martic thrust controversy.
Our invited speakers will give papers on petrology/mineralogy, changes
in structural interpretation, and teaching the Wissahickon. There
will be papers on changes in stratigraphic names, and the history of
geochronology as applied in the area. Because the work has been so
extensive, more than one paper on the same facet of Wissahickon studies will be
welcome. The first mapping was done by a pair of women geologists, and
much of the seminal work was done by them at Bryn Mawr. Other
institutions have contributed and we welcome papers in all fields. A panel
discussion has been suggested.
This session is an opportunity to present our colleagues from all over
the world with the history of the ideas and methods applied, and of the
people who worked and work on the Wissahickon, and, ultimately, those
contributions to the history of our discipline. It is an excellent
venue to present retrospectives on long careers and leaders in the field.
We can reflect on changing ideas concerning metamorphism and
interpretations of tectonic history.
The session will provide students researching their theses or
dissertations with a venue to present historical work on their topics. Students
should be aware that the History of Geology Division of GSA has an
award of $500 for the student abstract judged best by our awards committee,
and presented at the GSA meeting. All students are encouraged to
submit abstracts. Information about the award may be requested from Bill
Brice, History of Geology Div. at wbrice+@pitt.edu. DEADLINE IS MAY 1.
It is well to remember: where we go next depends on where we’ve been.
To aid in organization, and possibly the scheduling of a second topical
session, please send abstract suggestions to:
Sally Newcomb: History of geology division, senewcomb@earthlink.net
Weecha Crawford: Structural geology and tectonics,
mcrawfor@brynmawr.edu.
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5) MOVIE AND SCIENTIFIC VIDEO FESTIVAL, HAVANA, CUBA
We are pleased to send you the Web Site of the Movie and Scientific
Video Festival MIF-SCIENCES in HAVANA, to be held in the Comodoro Hotel,
Havana City, Cuba, from June 6 to 11 of 2006./Nos complace enviarles el
sitio web del Festival de Cine y Video Científico MIF-SCIENCES en La
HABANA, a celebrarse en el Hotel Comodoro, Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba, del
6 al 11 de junio de 2006.
http://www.cnic.edu.cu/mif-sciences/mif-sciences.htm (Spanish Version)
http://www.cnic.edu.cu/mif-sciences/mif-sciences-eng.htm (English
Version)
We hope to see you in Havana./Nos vemos en La Habana.
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6) FAMILY MATTERS
In its cover story entitled “The baby Gamble” the March/April issue of
the Yale Alumni Magazine
(http://www.yalealumnimagazine.com/issues/current/tenure.html) cites two
articles based on work by Mary Ann Mason from UC Berkley. Even if the
situation doesn’t apply to you they make interesting reading. Links to
both articles:
Do Babies Matter? The Effect of Family Formation on the Lifelong
Careers of Academic Men and Women. By Mary Ann Mason and Marc Goulden
and
Do Babies Matter (Part II)? Closing the Baby Gap; Research suggests
that having a family may slow the career progress of women faculty. But
does achieving academic success first leave time for children later? By
Mary Ann Mason and Marc Goulden
Can be found at http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/deans/mason/.
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7) AN EYE FOR MENTORING: WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK
This is the title of an article which appears in the April issue of
AAPG Explorer, available at
http://www.aapg.org/explorer/2006/04apr/geowomen.cfm.
If you think these kind of Explorer articles are important, please
offer feedback on the online form (bottom of article).
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8) POSITION OPENINGS
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
Scientific Integrity Internship (Paid)
The scientific community over the past several years has witnessed
unprecedented and pervasive manipulation, suppression, and distortion of
federal government agency science research and federal advisory
committees. The UCS Scientific Integrity Program (SIP) works to prevent this
practice by publicizing abuses of science, organizing scientists to
educate decision makers about the problem and needed reforms, and working to
implement systemic changes that will improve the role and effectiveness
of science in federal policy making.
The SIP intern works with the SIP team to strengthen communication with
the scientific community and raise awareness about scientific integrity
with policy makers, the media, and the general public. The intern will
be charged with completing two or more research projects that will give
the scientific community a better understanding of the use and misuse
of science and the real world impacts of political interference in
science. Towards the end of the internship, the intern will categorize his
or her research in a logical and accessible format for presentation on
the UCS website.
In addition to his or her research duties, the intern may draft
articles for the web site and on specific issues; organize and participate in
SIP team and coalition meetings; and assist with legislative outreach
efforts. The intern may also assist the SIP program assistant in
managing a network of thousands of scientists concerned about scientific
integrity, including data entry and telephone/email contact with
scientists.
As the program is both dynamic and growing, the intern will have
significant opportunity to take on new projects as they arise. This
internship is an excellent opportunity to learn the ins and outs of community
organizing, national media campaigns, and legislative and administrative
reform. Graduate students, college graduates, and highly-motivated
undergraduates are all encouraged to apply.
Candidates should possess strong research skills. Proficient computer
skills, particularly with Microsoft Access and Word, and the Internet,
are required. Robust written and oral communications abilities, solid
administrative skills, and the ability to work independently and as a
part of a group are necessary for this position. Most of all,
candidates should have a clear understanding of the scientific process and
current threats to the integrity of science, a working knowledge of and
interest in the way in which the Executive and Legislative branches of the
U.S. government function, and a demonstrable commitment to working in
the public interest/non-profit sector.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (at least
one non-academic sample preferred). In your cover letter, please be
sure to address your non-laboratory research experience and where you
learned about this opportunity.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Date offered: Summer 2006 (flexible 2.5-3.5 month period)
Application Deadline: ASAP, up to April 17, 2006
Contact: Francesca T. Grifo, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist and Director
Scientific Integrity Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
1707 H St NW, Suite 600
Washington DC 20006-3962
202-331-5446 (direct)
202-223-6133 (main number)
202-223-6162 (fax)
www.ucsusa.org
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2006-033
Washington & Lee University
Visiting Assistant Professor, Geochemistry
The Geology Department at Washington and Lee University
(geology.wlu.edu) seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to
begin fall term 2006. A PhD is desired but ABD candidates will be
considered. This replacement position is a one-year position and may be
renewed. The successful candidate will teach the following courses:
Introductory Geology with Field Emphasis, Hydrology, Geochemistry (hi & low T),
and general education courses in environmental geology topics (Water
Resources, Natural Hazards/Resources).
W&L is a nationally-ranked, highly selective liberal arts college. The
department is well-equipped and funded for student-faculty field and
lab research. A vita, statements of teaching and research experience and
interest, and contact information for 3 references should be sent
electronically to David Harbor at geology@wl! u.edu. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Washington and Lee University is committed to the development of a campus
climate that supports equality and diversity. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply.
Washington and Lee University
Geology Department
Science Addition A 223
Lexington, VA 24450
540-458-8800 (phone)
540-458-8142 (fax)
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2006-036
Kansas Geological Survey-The University of Kansas, Lawrence
Stratigrapher/Sedimentologist – Stratigraphic Research Section
Full-time position at faculty-equivalent rank of assistant or associate
scientist, depending on qualifications, for
stratigrapher/sedimentologist with research emphasis in industrial minerals. Requires Ph.D. in
geology or geoengineering, research/publications in stratigraphy,
sedimentology, and diagenesis of sedimentary rocks, and scientific leadership
potential. Background in industrial minerals research is desirable.
Individual expected to develop research program of national stature and
relevance to Kansas. The Stratigraphic Research Section has six
professionals with additional support personnel. Focus is on fundamental and
applied stratigraphic and sedimentologic research that has direct
application to industrial minerals, water, and energy issues.
Sabbatical-eligible position. Complete announcement and application instructions at
www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html. Priority deadline: Aug. 15, 2006.
For further information contact Evan Franseen at evanf@kgs.ku.edu.
Application questions can be addressed to hr@kgs.ku.edu or
785-864-2152.
KU is an EO/AA employer.
Paid for by KU.
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