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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2007-1
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CONTENTS
1) REQUEST FOR 2007 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
2) WANTED: CITIZEN SCIENTISTS.
3) MIDWEST GEOSCIENCES GROUP ANNOUNCES FOUR GREAT COURSES FOR 2007
(2006-129)
4) POST DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY
5) POSITION OPENINGS
2006-136 Department of Geology, University of Toronto - Associate or
Assistant Professor
2006- 140 University of Connecticut - Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
2006-143 Kansas Geological Survey-University of Kansas, Lawrence -
Assistant
Research professor
6) CONTACT INFORMATION
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1) REQUEST FOR 2007 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
AWG provides Student Award for Geoscience Excellence (SAGE) certificates
through Science Service, the sponsoring organization of the International
Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), to young women whose projects exemplify
an understanding of our world and its processes. As the AWG
point-of-contact for Science Service, fair directors often contact me with
requests for science fair judges. In addition, some non-ISEF fairs also
contact me for judges or award certificates. I would like to share
information concerning several fairs searching for judges from the AWG
membership. Please contact any of the fairs listed below directly, or
contact Valerie Honeycutt (jvhoney@sbcglobal.net or 972-989-1583 to find out
how you can help! Thanks!
The science fairs requesting Special Awards judges to present an AWG
certificate are as follows:
1) South Central/North Minnesota RSEF Fair ID: 330401
South Central/South Minnesota RSEF Fair ID: 330501
Southwest/North Minnesota RSEF Fair ID: 330601
Southwest/South Minnesota RSEF Fair ID: 330701
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007
Place: Student Centennial Union Ballroom, Minnesota State University,
Mankato
Attendance of 7th-12th graders: 300
Times of Judging: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Special Awards Judging: 12:30-2:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 4:00-5:30 PM Ostrander Auditorium, Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Director: William Bessler (507-389-1887) William.Bessler@mnsu.edu
Please contact Mary Van Duynhoven, Administrative Assistant at
science.fair@mnsu.edu or (507) 389-2849 for more information concerning
these fairs.
2) East Texas Regional Science Fair to be held March 8, 2007, at
Kilgore College in the Devall Center Ballroom, Kilgore, TX. Judging takes
place from 9 am until about 2 pm and the Awards Ceremony is at 4 pm. Lunch
is furnished for all judges. Please contact Dave Bugay, Director at Kilgore
College: 903 983 8251 (PH) 903 988 7548 (FAX) or at dbugay@kilgore.edu for
more information.
3) Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair to be held
March 10, 2007 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Campus
Recreation Center, 1501 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL. Please contact J.
Michael Wyss at 205-934-5171 or ccord@uab.edu for more information.
4) North East Central Regional Science Fair to be held on March 13,
2007 in Devils Lake, ND. Please contact Sam Gutormson, the regional director
at 701-438-2531 for more information.
5) Region 6 Illinois Junior Academy of Science to be held on Saturday
March 17, 2007 at Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights (Chicago
metro area), IL. The Special Awards judges will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the
school library. Please contact Vickie Karkazis at 773-935-3258 (HP) or
vkarkazis@aol.com for more information.
6) 51st Annual USC Central South Carolina Region II Science and
Engineering Fair to be held March 23, 2007 on the concourse of the Carolina
Coliseum, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Judging will begin at
1 p.m. for the Junior Division and 6:30 p.m. for the Senior Division.
Please contact Dr. Don Jordan at 803-777-7007 or Jordan@gwm.sc.edu for more
information.
7) 59th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair to be held March 28-31,
2007 at the Athens Classic Center, University of GA, in Athens, GA. Special
Awards judging will be Thursday March 29 and awards will be presented
Saturday March 31 at 9:30 am. The judges training session will be held 4
p.m. Thursday March 29. The GSEF would appreciate judge confirmation by
January 15, 2007 on their website at www.uga.edu/oasp. Please contact
Rachel Ogg at 706-542-7623 or fax 706-542-0489 for more information.
8) Austin Energy Regional Science Fest to be held in Austin, TX.
Please contact Pierrette Tyson, Coordinator, at (512) 972-9539 or
Pierrette.Tyson@austinenergy.com for more information.
9) 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), to be
held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 13-19, 2007. AWG would like to field a
team of at least three AWG Special Awards judges at the 2007 ISEF. AWG
presents three female students with awards each year at the ISEF, but we
can't present these awards if we don't have judges! We need YOU! Judging
is on Tuesday afternoon May 15 and all day Wednesday May 16, with the
Special Awards presentation on Thursday evening, May 17. I have several
resources to share, including a "calling card", the certificate paper and
certificate templates, AWG judging guidelines, and other miscellaneous
information. Some travel funds may be available. AWG members interested in
participating as an AWG Special Awards judge at the ISEF are invited and
encouraged to contact Valerie Honeycutt at jvhoney@sbcglobal.net or
972-989-1583 as soon as possible. The ISEF requires that it's Grand Award
Judges have either a Ph.D., M.D. or equiva
lent OR a minimum of 6 years professional experience in one of 14 specific
disciplines including behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany,
chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental
science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, space
science, and zoology. So, in accordance with the ISEF guidelines for
judge's experience, we welcome AWG members with those qualifications to
volunteer as an AWG Special Awards judge.
10) Other - Over 600 ISEF-affiliated regional fairs are held world-wide
each year, many in the United States, and these fairs are also looking for
judges to present the AWG SAGE certificates at their fairs. If anyone in
your Chapter might be interested in participating as a judge, or if your
Chapter is interested in sponsoring an additional award at a local fair,
please contact Valerie Honeycutt at jvhoney@sbcglobal.net or 972-989-1583
for affiliated local fair information in your area. You can also visit the
Science Service website for more information or a list of their regional
affiliated science fairs at
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/aff_fairs/aff_fairsearch.asp.
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2) WANTED: CITIZEN SCIENTISTS.
2007 Citizen Science Paper Competition is fast approaching and here are the
TOP FIVE reasons YOU should submit YOUR work!!
1. Share your passion for addressing the world's toughest challenges
through sound science.
2. Join the SustainUS delegation to the 15th UN Commission on Sustainable
Development in
New York City.
3. Present your work and communicate the importance of youth involvement
to international
decision-makers.
4. Get published in the online journal CITIZEN SCIENTIST.
5. Start a relationship with the premier youth-run network for
sustainable development,
SustainUS!
The CITIZEN SCIENTIST online journal honors young people in the United
States who are enriching public dialogue with innovative, scientific
approaches to sustainable development.
The SustainUS Citizen Science Technical Board (SCSTB) is accepting short
scientific papers or review articles written for a non-scientist audience on
natural or social science topics related to the economic, social,
technological, or environmental dimensions of sustainable development
addressed by this year's United Nations Commission on Sustainable
Development. Papers need not describe original research, though original
research is welcome and encouraged.
The Board will select the best articles for publication in CITIZEN
SCIENTIST. Authors of winning papers will present their work at the
Commission on Sustainable Development. SustainUS will be joined by the US
State Department in recognizing your leadership and insight upon
publication.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January 1, 2007 to
February 15, 2007. Please send all Paper Submissions and questions about
the competition to: CitizenScience@SustainUS.org.
Please visit us on the web for more information: www.sustainus.org.
"The ability to speak before some of the most influential people in the
world was indeed an honor and something that I will remember for years to
come."
- Lee Blaney, 2005 Citizen Scientist
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3) MIDWEST GEOSCIENCES GROUP ANNOUNCES FOUR GREAT COURSES FOR 2007
(2006-129)
"Advanced Aquifer Testing Featuring AQTESOLV: New Concepts, Field Methods,
and Data Analysis Procedures"
February 27, 28 and March 1, 2007 at the University of San Diego
Instructors:
Jim Butler, PhD., PG; Kansas Geological Survey and the 2007 NGWA Darcy
Lecturer
Glenn Duffield, Author of AQTESOLV
Shlomo P. Neuman, PhD, University of Arizona.
** Dr. Neuman-- the author of numerous landmark references in well
hydraulics - will teach key portions of this course, not to mention the two
other notable hydrogeologists who are changing how our industry designs,
conducts, and analyzes both slug tests and pumping tests***
Course Details provided in attached file and at:
http://www.midwestgeo.com/sandiego2007.htm
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"Improving Hydrogeologic Analysis of Fractured Bedrock Systems: with a field
trip inside the Proposed Yucca Mountain Repository Tunnel"
March 20, 21, & 22, 2007 at University of Nevada Las Vegas and the Nevada
Test Site
Instructors:
Maureen Muldoon, PhD, PG; University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Ken Bradbury, PhD, PG, Wisconsin Geological Survey
Glenn Duffield, Author of AQTESOLV
***An exciting benefit to this course is the field trip to Yucca Mountain,
an unequaled opportunity to visit a site where the fracture system has been
mapped to precise detail and the hydrogeologic testing has been put to the
most sensitive analysis***
Course Details at: http://www.midwestgeo.com/bedrock2007.htm
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"Assessing Ground Water Movement and Contaminant Migration Through
Aquitards: From Field Investigation to Hydrogeologic Analysis"
May 8, 9 & 10, 2007 at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago,
Illinois
Instructors:
Ken Bradbury, PhD., PG; Wisconsin Geological Survey
Paul M. Kesich; Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Tim Kemmis, PhD, PG; Earth Tech
Dave Hart, PhD, PG; Wisconsin Geological Survey
Madeline Gotkowitz; Wisconsin Geological Survey
*** This one-of-a-kind comprehensive course covers both the basics and the
advances in understanding low-hydraulic conductivity unconsolidated and
bedrock aquitards***
Course Details at: http://www.midwestgeo.com/fermi2007.htm
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"Improving Your Personal and Project Management Skills for Environmental and
Engineering Projects"
September 17 & 18, 2007
Instructors:
Bill Truby, Truby Achievement Center
Joann Truby, Truby Achievement Center
Dan Kelleher PG; Midwest GeoSciences Group
*** Understand yourself and others while gaining skills to become an
effective, well-balanced project manager leading high-performance project
teams***
Course Details at: http://www.midwestgeo.com/upcomingcourses.htm
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4) POST DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY
As part of a NSF ADVANCE grant, the University of Illinois at Chicago will
be hiring 5 people for a two-year postdoc program at UIC for the STEM
departments (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Physics, and six Engineering Departments). This fellowship is designed to
help women scholars, particularly members of underrepresented groups,
prepare for faculty positions at UIC or other academic institutions. All
postdocs must be either US citizens or residents (NSF rule).
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at UI Chicago
(http://www.uic.edu/depts/geos) would be pleased to host one or more
postdocs. More information about the program is at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/wise/wise_post-docs.htm, and an application is
downloadable from that website. Because the postdocs start in August 2007,
for fullest consideration applications are requested by January 16, 2007.
Please contact Carol Stein with any questions.
Carol A. Stein, Professor
Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences (m/c 186) University of Illinois at
Chicago
845 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7059 USA
Email: cstein@uic.edu; phone: 312-996-9349; fax: 312-413-2279
http://tigger.uic.edu/~cstein
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5) POSITION OPENINGS
2006-136
Department of Geology, University of Toronto
Associate or Assistant Professor
The Department of Geology, University of Toronto is seeking an outstanding
individual for a tenured or a tenure-track appointment at its St. George
(downtown) campus at the rank of associate or assistant professor to begin
July 1, 2007. We invite applications from Earth scientists, preferably in
the areas of climate change or environmental geosciences, who use radiogenic
or cosmogenic isotope geochemistry in their research. Applicants should
possess a Ph.D. in Geology or Geochemistry, a strong academic background, an
excellent research record and potential for excellence in teaching. The
successful candidate will be expected to conduct an active, independent and
innovative research program as well as teach core Geology courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. The department is seeking to strengthen
its considerable expertise in isotope geochemistry and has excellent
facilities for analytical, radiogenic and stable isotope research
(www.geology.utoronto.ca). Sala
ry and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae, including a list of
publications, and a brief statement describing their research program and
teaching philosophy. They should also ask three referees to send letters
directly to the search committee. Applications and letters of reference
should be sent to:
Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geology, University of Toronto
22 Russell Street, Room 1066, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B1
E-mailed applications will not be accepted nor will letters of reference
submitted with the application package. Letters of reference may be faxed
or e-mailed but must be followed by an original signed copy. The
application deadline is February 16, 2007. Applications received after this
date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. Enquiries
about the application should be sent to geol_sec@geology.utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
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2006- 140
University of Connecticut
Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
The Center for Integrative Geosciences at the University of Connecticut
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin fall
2007. Candidates with an interest in ancient and/or modern depositional
systems are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants
whose research and teaching interests cross traditional discipline
boundaries, and the successful candidate is expected to complement and
augment existing strengths within the Center and Departments of Geography,
Anthropology, or Marine Sciences. Further information and application
instructions may be found at
http://www.geosciences.uconn.edu/documents/Sedad.pdf
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2007. The University of
Connecticut encourages members of under-represented groups, including
minorities, women, and people with disabilities, to apply.
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2006-143
Kansas Geological Survey-University of Kansas, Lawrence.
Assistant Research professor
Full-time position at faculty-equiv. rank. Conceive and develop original,
creative research program in shallow seismic imaging; publish results. Seek
and secure sponsors to support position and research program. Requires PhD
in geophysics or other discipline emphasizing near-surface seismic imaging.
Research experience with seismic data processing methods including:
tomography, surface waves, and reflection data. Position details and
application instructions at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html. First
consideration deadline: Feb. 1, 2007. For further information contact A.
Delaney at hr@kgs.ku.edu or 785-864-2152.
KU is an EO/AA employer.
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