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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2008-12 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   CONTENTS 1)     AGI GEOSCIENCE CURRENTS #10: COLLEGE GRADUATE WORKERS IN THE MINING, PETROLEUM, AND RESEARCH INDUSTRIES           2)   SUMMER READING 3)   POSITION OPENINGS       Visiting Professor, Mineralogy and Petrology  Grand Valley State University       Stratigrapher/Sedimentologist, Research Emphasis on Neogene Terrestrial Systems –       Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, Lawrence. 4)   CONTACT INFORMATION      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  1)     AGI GEOSCIENCE CURRENTS #10: COLLEGE GRADUATE WORKERS IN THE MINING, PETROLEUM, AND RESEARCH INDUSTRIES   Geoscience Currents #10 looks at several industries to examine the percentage of workers in those industries with their highest degree in the geosciences.  Interestingly, nearly a quarter of college-educated workers in the mining industry have their highest degree in the geosciences.  And even the petroleum industry, with its very diverse operational base, still has 11% of its workers with their highest degree in the geosciences.   If you want to view this or previous Geoscience Currents visit: http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/.       11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111   2)   SUMMER READING   Mama, PhD Edited by Elrena Evans and Caroline Grant & published by Rutgers University Press ISBN-10: 0813543185 ISBN-13: 978-0813543185 288 pages http://www.mamaphd.com/   Motherhood, the Elephant in the Laboratory: Women Scientists Speak Out Edited by Emily Monosson & published by Cornell University Press ISBN-10: 0-8014-4664-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-8014-4664-1 219 pages http://sciencemoms.wordpress.com/   Both titles detail the intricate balancing act today's women must perform as they juggle both their careers in academia and science with the 24/7 demands of raising children.  These are challenges many of us have to face, and it is inspiring to hear how our friends and colleagues around the nation have all risen to the challenge as tell us firsthand what works and what does not.  There is strength in numbers, and strength in letting our voices be heard.   Source: Rebecca Chapman, Student Publishing Associate, Cornell University Press (jlh98@cornell.edu)   22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222   3)   POSITION OPENINGS   Visiting Professor, Mineralogy and Petrology Grand Valley State University  The Geology Department invites applications for a Visiting Professor position for the 2008-2009 academic year. Candidates with a Ph.D. or ABD in geoscience are preferred.  Expertise in mineralogy and petrology required.  Preference will be given to a creative and dynamic educator with a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching, academic experience with culturally diverse populations, and a record of active scholarship. Primary teaching responsibilities will be mineralogy and petrology courses for geology majors, introductory courses, and possibly upper-level general education theme courses.   Visiting positions can be renewed up to three years.  The Geology Department at GVSU has 10 tenured/tenure-track faculty members serving 24,000 students on a campus in Allendale and a downtown campus in Grand Rapids.  The department values undergraduate research for our majors (~ 55 geology and 20 earth science), field experiences, and collegial faculty-student interactions. ( www.gvsu.edu/geology) Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your teaching and/or research potential to: Steve Mattox, Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. (616-331-3734 or mattoxs@gvsu.edu). Application review will begin on July 11, 2008.  Applications from women, individuals from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged.  Grand Valley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. * * * * * * * * * Stratigrapher/Sedimentologist - Research Emphasis on Neogene Terrestrial Systems.  Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, Lawrence. Conduct and publish the results of fundamental and applied research in stratigraphy and sedimentology that is of national stature and relevant to Kansas.  Develop both individual and cooperative research programs geared towards improved understanding of Neogene deposits in Kansas and developing a program that bridges sedimentology/stratigraphy with hydrologic issues.  Serve as the coordinator of KGS County Bulletin series summarizing updated earth sciences information of general use to the State of Kansas.  Active participation as a project lead mapper in the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.  Support KGS efforts in the areas of technical service and communication, education, and public information. PhD degree (or expected by the time of appointment) in the earth sciences with an emphasis on stratigraphy and sedimentology.  First consideration (priority) will be given to applications postmarked on or before August 1, 2008.  Send letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications, vitae with publication record, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references to:  Annette Delaney, Human Resources, Kansas Geological Survey, The University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS   66047; (785) 864-2152 or hr@kgs.ku.edu.  For further technical information contact Dr. Evan K. Franseen at the above address or evanf@kgs.ku.edu.  Full announcement at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html.  EO/AA Employer.       33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333   4)   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 -- To unsubscribe from: AWG E-news, contact Laurie Scheuing: lscheuing@qeallc.com

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