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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2010-8
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CONTENTS
1) LEARN HOW DISTINGUISHED WOMEN LEAD FOR SUCCESS
2) MIDWEST GEOSCIENCES GROUP MAY 2010 WEBINARS
3) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MONTHLY REVIEW: APRIL 2010
4) POSITION OPENING
Electron Microprobe Specialist - Temple University
5) CONTACT INFORMATION
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News
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1) LEARN HOW DISTINGUISHED WOMEN LEAD FOR SUCCESS
June 11, 2010 • Hudson Valley Community College • Troy, NY
Register now and save $20!
The Institute for Community College Development, a SUNY Institute at Cornell University, invites you to experience the power and the passion of Leadership Tools for Women, the premier annual program for women who lead – or aspire to lead – in higher education.
Now, more than ever, women are taking center stage in America’s colleges, from the classroom to the boardroom: Getting involved. Offering new perspectives, new ideas, and new visions. And finding the resources to realize them. Join us and gain firsthand insights on how high-achieving women lead, the tools they use, and how they get them.
Distinguished Women & How They Lead
A one-day program with the power to transform your career – and your world!
Registration Fee: $145
$125 until May 14
For a complete agenda and to register visit
www.ICCD.cornell.edu
Or contact:
Lee.Riddell@cornell.edu
ICCD@cornell.edu
Leadership Tools for Women: Distinguished Women & How They Lead is presented by:
SUNY Center for Professional Development
American Association of Women in Community Colleges
AAUW (American Association of University Women)
and
The Institute for Community College Development, a SUNY Institute at Cornell University
The American Association of University Professors advances academic freedom and protects faculty and their contribution to the common good. Join today by visiting www.aaup.org/membership/joinaaup.htm .
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2) MIDWEST GEOSCIENCES GROUP MAY 2010 WEBINARS
ANAEROBIC ATTENUATION OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION
Advances and New Trends in Natural Attenuation
By Lyle Bruce, PhD, PG
11 May 2010 – 1pm CDT (90 min.)
Recent advances have shown that some natural anaerobic processes, such as sulfate reduction accounts for most of the degradation because of its natural abundance in groundwater. The use of these alternative electron acceptors has been shown to have many potential advantages over the traditional approach of attempting to add dissolved oxygen to a plume. The contribution to natural attenuation by electron acceptors other than oxygen, such as nitrate, iron III, manganese IV, sulfate, and even carbon dioxide, has been the subject of considerable research in recent years.
This 90-minute webinar will present data to show the dominance of general anaerobic processes. It will define simple and relatively inexpensive geochemical methods for determining what attenuation processes are active in a plume, and whether or not enhancement through electron addition is likely to increase degradation rates. Lastly it will present a mass balance method of estimating the amount of electron acceptor compounds that may be required to degrade a given contaminant source.
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ROCK CORING FOR HYDROGEOLOGIC PROJECTS
Measuring Recovery, RQD, Fractures and Stratigraphy
By Dan Kelleher, PG, CIPM and Ken Bradbury, PhD, PG
13 May 2010 – 1pm CDT (90 min.)
Confusing methods, conflicting terms, and variations of published techniques have caused professionals to log rock core inconsistently and sometimes, incorrectly. The contrasting differences between geotechnical applications and hydrogeologic purposes have also contributed to different logging styles and methods that have resulted in insufficient information for hydrogeologic projects.
We have assembled many of the geographic differences in rock coring terms and designed a webinar that presents these common difficulties along with methods that helps take the mystery out of the subsurface.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
• Measuring core recovery and Rock Quality Determination (RQD)
• Identifying natural core breaks from drilling breaks
• Identifying the importance and application of water loss during coring and drilling
• Photographing rock core and placing and labeling rock cores in the box
• Describing rock cores of various rock types
• Giving context to rock cores by building the hydrostratigraphic framework
• Assessing fracture networks from rock cores and understanding the story that rock cores are telling
Understanding geologic context is critical for success during logging both sediments and rock. In this webinar, we will present procedures for building the hydrogeologic framework and providing geologic context.
For more information on these and other webinars visit the Midwest GeoSciences Group website at http://www.midwestgeo.com .
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3) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MONTHLY REVIEW: APRIL 2010
This monthly review goes out to the leadership of AGI's member societies, members of the AGI Government Affairs Advisory Committee, and other interested geoscientists as part of a continuing effort to improve communications between GAP and the geoscience community. The current monthly review and archived monthly reviews are all available online. Subscribe to receive the Government Affairs Monthly Review by email.
***Administration News and Updates***
***Other News and Updates***
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4) POSITION OPENING
Electron Microprobe Specialist
Temple University
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University is accepting applications for an Electron Microprobe/Analytical Techniques Specialist to fill a non-tenure track position at the assistant, associate or full level. The specialist is responsible for maintaining a JEOL 733 Microprobe with EVEX EDS and Advanced MicroBeam automation, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting; managing all aspects of preparation and analytical laboratories, teaching a course in Ion-beam techniques and an introductory geoscience class; training new users of the electron microprobe; supervising geological applications on other in-house analytical equipment including a TEM, XRD, and Raman; overseeing the use of these labs by others; and will be encouraged to participate in or guide research projects utilizing these instruments. Minimum qualifications at the assistant specialist level include a Master's degree in Geoscience or related fields, plus graduate study in a field relevant to the position, and/or experience in the management and maintenance of an electron microprobe lab, and experience repairing electrical and mechanical equipment. Minimum qualifications at the associate/full level include a Ph.D. degree in Geoscience or related fields, minimum four years of experience in a related specialty area (at the assistant level for associate; at the associate level for full), which includes at least two years experience in the management and maintenance of an electron microprobe lab. Anticipated start date is on or before August 30, 2010. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, a research plan, and names and contact information of at least three references. Application materials should be sent to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Room 326 Beury Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 or geology@temple.edu . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be postmarked by June 15, 2010. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, M/F/D/V). The department specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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