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1) CHRYSALIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2) 2010 SCIENCE FAIR UPDATE
3) FOURTH ANNUAL GAIN WRITING RETREAT
4) EARTH SCIENCE WEEK 2010
5) CALL FOR PAPERS: 17th INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM & BIOFUELS ENVIRONMENTAL
CONFERENCE
6) POSITION OPENINGS
Department Head and Associate Professor or Professor - Geology and Geological Engineering
Visiting Assistant Professor/Mineralogy/Petrology/Structural Geology
Seismology - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Endowed Faculty Position in Petroleum Geoscience - ConocoPhillips School of Geology and
Geophysics, Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, University of Oklahoma
7) CONTACT INFORMATION
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The Chrysalis Scholarship provides degree-completion funding for women geoscience graduate students whose education has been significantly interrupted by life circumstances. The awards are intended to cover costs associated with completion of her thesis/dissertation, beyond what is traditionally covered by primary research funding. Such costs can include drafting expenses, child-care, defense travel, late-stage research and analyses, or anything necessary to assist a degree candidate during those critical, final days.
Scholarship Sponsor: Association for Women Geoscientists Foundation.
General Information
Award Amount: Amount varies up to $2,000.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010.
For the March 31, 2010 deadline, the applicant must be expected to complete her degree by December 31, 2011. The applicant must be a student who has contributed and will continue to contribute to both the geosciences and the larger world community through her academic and personal strengths. Applications from outside the United States will be considered on a case-by case basis.
Required Application Materials
All application materials should be clearly labeled with the applicant's name, address, and phone number and should be sent to chrysalis@awg.org. Please note: emailed application materials should have "Chrysalis Scholarship" in the subject line.
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AWG provides Student Awards for Geoscience Excellence (SAGE) certificates through the Society for Science & the Public (SSP), 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. If you are interested in judging in a science fair, please contact Valerie Honeycutt (jvhoney@sbcglobal.net or 972-775-6029 - leave message) or contact the fairs directly by visiting the SSP website at http://apps.societyforscience.org/find_a_fair/ and use the drop-down menu for a comprehensive list by state or country of the regional ISEF-affiliated science fairs presenting AWG SAGE certificates. The 2010 science fair season has started and the fairs are almost always looking for Special Awards judges! Judging at a science fair is a very rewarding experience and you will enjoy visiting with these talented and motivated young people.
AWG members interested in judging in a local/regional science fair in 2010 or participating as an AWG Special Awards judge at the 2010 ISEF are invited and encouraged to contact Valerie Honeycutt. Several resources are available including a "calling card", the certificate paper and certificate templates, AWG judging guidelines, and other miscellaneous information.
Judging requirements: The ISEF requires that its Special Award Judges have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent _OR_ a minimum of 6 years of professional work experience in the respective category (earth science or a geology related field for the AWG award).
Judging categories: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering (materials and bioengineering), engineering (electrical and mechanical), energy and transportation, environmental analysis, environmental management, mathematical sciences, medicine and health sciences, microbiology, physics and astronomy, and plant sciences.
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Applications are available for the Fourth Annual Geoscience Academics in the Northeast (GAIN) writing retreat. It will be held the first week in August, 2010, beginning in the evening of Sunday, August 1 and ending, at noon on Friday, August 6. One of the objectives of the grant was to build a community of geoscience women in tenure-track positions. Application target dates have been staggered to meet this objective by giving preference to previous participants and tenured, tenure-track women in the northeast. If your target date has passed you may still apply.
Application deadlines are:
February 1, 2010 − Previous participants (any GAIN activity)
March 15, 2010 − Tenured/tenure track
May 1, 2010 − Open to any women geoscientists in academia in the northeast (including graduate students)
June 1, 2010 − Open to any women geoscientists in academia (including graduate students)
Applicants participating with a co-author should apply together and use the earlier deadline.
Cost is $200 for Ph.D.s, $150 for graduate students. This covers all expenses. It is fully refundable until May 1, 2010. Some travel funds are also available.
More information and application forms are available on the GAIN website at http://geogain.org. Please return completed applications, with your deposit to:
Jill Hochstein, ADVANCE-NE/OSVCAA, 21 Canfield Admin., P.O. Box 880420, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln 68588-0420, advance2@unl.edu.
The retreat will follow the same sequence of events as previous years.
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AGI is pleased to announce the theme of Earth Science Week 2010: "Exploring Energy." Being held October 10-16, Earth Science Week 2010 will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth's energy resources.
Activities and resources will address key questions: Where do energy resources come from? How are they found and harnessed? How has energy use changed over time? What is the importance of renewable energy? What does science tell us about timely issues such as conservation and public safety? Where are the energy careers of the future likely to be?
"Energy is a topic that always generates electricity in education," says Ann E. Benbow, Ph.D., AGI's director of education and outreach. "We all understand the vital role that energy plays in our lives. That's why we're taking the opportunity during Earth Science Week 2010 to explore energy as a subject of scientific inquiry."
Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. Each year, local groups, educators, and interested individuals organize celebratory events. The program is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey, the AAPG Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, Exxon Mobil, NASA, the National Park Service, ESRI, and other major geoscience groups. To learn more, go to http://www.earthsciweek.org.
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Sponsored by the University of Tulsa Continuing Engineering & Science Education and Integrated Consortium for Energy and the Environment, the 17th International Petroleum & Biofuels Environmental Conference (IPEC) will be held on August 31 - September 2, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.
Abstracts are now being solicited which address solutions to environmental problems and regulatory issues in the petroleum and biofuels industries in exploration and production, refining and distribution.
Department Head and Associate Professor or Professor
Geology and Geological Engineering
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology invites applications for a 12-month position as Department Head at the Associate or Professor level. The successful applicant should have a background in geology and/or geological engineering, a record of academic or industrial leadership, and a history of successful research in a field that complements existing department strengths. The Department Head is expected to lead departmental growth in the areas of enrollment, research, industry relations, and fundraising, in addition to managing faculty, staff, and the academic programs. Some teaching is expected. The department offers two undergraduate and three graduate degrees in geology, geological engineering, and paleontology, with eleven faculty, 90 undergraduate students and 45 graduate students. A Ph.D. in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred. Twelve-month salary range will be commensurate with background and experience. The School of Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. To apply for this position, applicants must apply on-line at http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment. If you need an accommodation to the on-line application process, please contact Human Resources (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. SDSM&T is an EEO/AA/ADA employer & provider.
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Visiting Assistant Professor/Mineralogy/Petrology/Structural Geology
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one-year position in the Department of Geology to begin September 1, 2010. Primary responsibilities will include courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and physical geology. The candidate is also expected to teach a course of his/her choosing in our January Term, and to assist in the supervision of senior theses. A commitment to teaching and advising is essential.
We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives is also desirable.
The Geology Department at Gustavus Adolphus College consists of three full-time members. The Department is committed to providing a curriculum for our majors that is field-and research-oriented, and contributes significantly to the general education program of the College.
Application information is located at www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Review of applications will begin on March 1.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Seismology
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The Seismology Group within the Atmospheric, Earth and Energy Division has an opening for a postdoctoral staff member to do original and independent research relating to the development and analysis of geothermal technologies. This is a two-year term appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years.
The successful candidate will conduct research relating to the detection, location and characterization of microearthquakes induced in geothermal areas. In addition, the candidate must have a demonstrated creativity, ability and knowledge in seismology or signal processing. Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at the time of employment offer.
LLNL offers a challenging environment and a competitive salary/benefits package. To view and apply for this job, go to https://jobs.llnl.gov and search by job #008697. When applying and prompted please mention where you saw this ad. LLNL is operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
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Endowed Faculty Position in Petroleum Geoscience
ConocoPhillips School of Geology and Geophysics
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma invites applications for the position of Associate Professor/Professor in petroleum geosciences. Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate will be appointed as a tenured Associate or Full Professor in an endowed Professorship or Chair in the School of Geology and Geophysics, and is expected to add significantly to the University’s petroleum geology/geophysics education and research programs. Applications are being solicited from both academia and industry.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated research record and the vision to establish and lead a strong multidisciplinary research program in petroleum geology, or a closely related discipline. This includes the opportunity to work closely with the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering and the Oklahoma Geological Survey to investigate concepts, tools and methodologies to better define, characterize and manage oil and gas reservoirs. A qualified applicant should have demonstrated expertise in a range of geoscience technologies. The ideal candidate will also have experience in using these technologies to define and better understand geological features of economic interest, and should be an excellent educator with commitment to both undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) education. A Ph.D. degree in geology or a closely related field is required. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and anticipated potential.
The Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy possesses extensive industry-standard software, along with well-equipped and maintained computing labs for geological and geophysical mapping, analysis and interpretation, as well as rock properties/characterization laboratory facilities. Additional information about the College and the entities that it houses can be found at http://mcee.ou.edu.
Review of candidates will begin February 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 15, 2010. Applicants are requested to submit a vita/resume, statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of five references who can be contacted, including names, phone numbers, email and complete mailing addresses. Questions or requests for additional information may be addressed Dean Larry R. Grillot, Chair of the Geosciences Search Committee, at (405) 325-3821, or lrgrillot@ou.edu. Applications and nominations should be addressed to Geosciences Search Committee, University of Oklahoma, Sarkeys Energy Center, 100 E. Boyd Street, Room 510, Norman, OK 73019-1008.
The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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