AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2011-04

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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2011-4
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*** Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News ***

As an AWG member, there are a number of volunteer opportunities you can take advantage of to gain leadership skills and give back to the Association. Here are some current volunteer opportunities. If you'd like further details, please contact Sara Welna at president@awg.org

- Field Trip Coordinator
- Publicist
- serving as a delegate on the AWG Board of Directors

AWG is having a membership drive. We're on the path to reach beyond 1000 members!
In fact, the 1000th member to join AWG will receive a free AWG fleece pullover! This is a perfect opportunity to invite your coworkers, friends and students to become AWG members or even sponsor a one year membership for them. Go to www.awg.org/about.membership.html to sign up!

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CONTENTS

1)    REQUEST FOR 2011 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
2)    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
3)    FIELD TRIPS
4)    EVENTS
5)    SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
6)    UNIVERSITY OF TULSA- QUICK GALANCE TRAINING CALENDAR
7)    WEBSITES OF INTEREST
8)    POSITION OPENINGS:

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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CHAPTER NEWS

Needed! Please send us your current chapter activities news and updates to share with all AWG members.

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1) REQUEST FOR 2011 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES

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 2011 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 2011 or participating as an AWG Special Awards judge at the 2011 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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2) Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like an opportunity to assist AWG? We need volunteers to fill the position of:
Publicist. Contact editor@awg.org,
Field Trip Coordinator. Contact president@awg.org.
Delegates for the AWG Board of Directors. Contact president@awg.org.

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Deposit due by April 30, 2011! AWG Southern Cascades Field Trip July 23-30, 2011. Go to www.awg.org/trips for details!

The 8-day, 7- night AWG 2011 Field Trip will explore the Southern Cascade volcanic regions in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Trip dates are July 23 - 30, (Saturday through Saturday). Lodging will be in motels and is included in the trip fees. AWG will provide breakfast and lunch; participants will be responsible for dinner.

The trip is open to AWG members and non-members interested in the geology of the Southern Cascade Volcano regions.

Each day’s activity will include a moderate hike of at least 3 miles. Participants will visit the Three Sisters area, Crater Lake/Mt. Mazama, Newberry Caldera, Medicine Lake Highlands, Lava Beds National Monument, and Mt. Lassen. These volcanic regions exhibit various volcanic regimes, magma types, and landforms that make up the Cascade Volcanic systems.

For more information and a registration packet, please contact Nadine Langley at xenolith@copper.net.

June 4-10, 2012. Grand Canyon Raft Trip. Be watching for further information regarding a Grand Canyon raft trip. The dates are set for June 4-10, 2012 on the river.

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Upcoming AWG Events
April 29- Salt Lake Chapter 22nd Annual Silent Auction & Wine Tasting Scholarship Benefit
October 8-Laramide Chapter Rock-N-Roles.
October 9-12 GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition/AWG Breakfast- Minneapolis, MN.

Mark your calendars now! The AWG 35th Anniversary Convention is scheduled for Saturday March 17th 2012 in Hartford, CT at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. This convention precedes the Geological Society of America Northeastern section meeting. Volunteer and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available! For details please contact Sara Welna at president@awg.org .

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AWG Opportunities at www.awg.org
AWG Minority Scholarship - $6,000 (June 30) This scholarship encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and provide a view of the world ahead.
William Rucker Greenwood Scholarship - $1,000 (approx. April 30).The William Rucker Greenwood Scholarship is awarded each year by AWG-Potomac through the AWG Foundation to honor and provide support for outstanding minority women geoscience students.
Penelope Hanshaw Scholarship - $500 (approx. April 30). The Penelope Hanshaw Scholarship is awarded each year by AWG-Potomac through the AWG Foundation. Eligible candidates are women who are currently enrolled as full-time, graduate or undergraduate geoscience majors in an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia.
Shell scholarships and Internships. Below is the link to the scholarship page:
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/students_and_graduates/development/scholarships/

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18th International Petroleum & Biofuels Environmental Conference
Chair: Dr. Kerry Sublette and Co-Chair: John Veil

Petroleum Exploration & Production: An Online Overview
This online course is designed in short segments making it easy to stop after each section.
Or you can finish the course all at once. You make the decision based on your schedule.
You are given 14 days access to complete the program.
For additional information, and to sign-up, follow the above links to our website or contact us at:
The University of Tulsa, Continuing Engineering & Science Education
Email: cese@utulsa.edu Phone: 918-631-3088 Fax: 918-631-2154
Web: www.cese.utulsa.edu
“Knowledge itself is power”

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Equal Pay Day
April 12 was Equal Pay Day; the date that symbolizes how far into 2011 women must work to earn what men earned in 2010. In celebration of all U.S. women, the 2012 Project sponsors a campaign to elect a record number of women to Congress and state legislatures in 2012. www.the2012project.us

GITA’s GIS for Oil and Gas Pipeline exhibit opportunities and call for presentations Program topics will include Regulations, Risk Management, Data Governance, Integrity Management for Pipeline, Data Integration, Emerging Technology, Emergency Preparedness and Response and Stakeholder Outreach. Visit www.gita.org/oilgas for updates! Priority booth placement for all corporate members will be given until April 22. Reserve your space today at www.gita.org/ogexh. The call for presentations is now open! Submit your abstract before May 6.

Annual Legislative Symposium & Lobby Day, April 27, 2011, The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA. http://grac.org/legsymposium.asp

AEG’s 54th Annual Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska September 19-24, 2011. Visit www.aegweb.org for all the details and to submit an abstract online.

U2011 Uranium Symposium and Trade Show sponsored by the Central Wyoming Chapter of SME, September 18 – 21, 2011, Casper, Wyoming. www.u2011.org

Russian Geophysicist on Forecasting Earthquakes
Here is an interview with Russian scientist, S Pulinets, at the Vienna Conference last week "2011 European Geosciences" on forecasting earthquakes. If you are interested in more information you can contact Pat Noble at 1-800-409-6025 X102.
http://www.larouchepac.com/node/17944

The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce two upcoming free webinars related to Geoscience careers and workforce.
1) A Secure Future for Energy, Environment and Hazard Mitigation: Retaining
students through the Student-to-Professional Continuum in the Geosciences -
Monday, April 18, 2011 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM US EDT)
2) Geoscience Careers in Minerals Exploration - Thursday, April 21, 2011 (1:00
PM - 2:00 PM US EDT)
** Participation in these AGI GeoWebinars is free.** Visit http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/webinars.html for registration details.

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The Bowdoin College Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science invites applications for a one-year (with possible extension), full-time, visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level. Ph.D. is required.

The successful applicant will teach three courses per year, including Environmental Geology and Hydrology (introductory course), an intermediate-level geomorphology course, and one other course. A full-time laboratory instructor will aid with introductory level laboratory sections. Research space is available, and mentoring undergraduate research students is expected.

Bowdoin College – Visiting Assistant Professor, Earth and Ocean Science
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submission. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and the contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 29% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the college and the department, please see our website at http://www.bowdoin.edu.

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Stanford's School of Earth Sciences - Undergraduate Program Director School of Earth Sciences
Stanford's School of Earth Sciences is a world leader in Earth and environmental sciences and engineering. Our mission is to create, integrate and transform a fundamental understanding of Earth processes and use that knowledge to help provide energy, water and a safe sustainable planet; train students and future leaders; educate the broader public; and integrate, synthesize and apply scientific engineering knowledge to societal problems.

The role of the Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) in the School of Earth Sciences is to lead school-wide efforts to improve undergraduate course offerings and increase undergraduate numbers in the earth sciences. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty in all departments and the Academic Director of Earth Systems to develop and revise curricula and courses, and to facilitate interaction between departments and programs. In addition, the UPD promotes and coordinates undergraduate research in the School, represents the School at university-wide events concerning undergraduate programs, and advises students within the earth sciences. The UPD may also have the opportunity to teach courses and/or workshops but the primary focus of the position is not teaching SES undergraduate course offerings. The UPD reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and works closely with the Assistant Deans for Student Services and Multicultural Affairs in areas where their programs overlap.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in the earth sciences (PhD preferred), 3-5 years of experience working in science education, undergraduate program development or related field, in-depth knowledge of the breath of research areas and topics of study in the School of Earth Sciences and demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty in a wide variety of fields. Familiarity with research on learning in the geosciences and assessment techniques, as well as excellent advisory, teaching and written/verbal communication skills are essential.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a staff position. While teaching may be required, this will not lead to a faculty position.
To learn more about the Earth Systems program, please go to http://earthsci.stanford.edu/. To assure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and in the search box indicate Req. # 41737. A cover letter is REQUIRED with all applications. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Stanford University -Assistant Professor, Department of Energy Resources Engineering
The Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-line faculty appointment. The position is at the assistant professor level. It is desired that the selected candidate be able to start by January 2012.

The Department of Energy Resources Engineering focuses on a wide range of activities related to the recovery of the Earth's energy resources (e.g., hydrocarbons, geothermal, and renewables). The Department also has active research programs on carbon sequestration and clean energy conversions. ERE offers degrees in both energy resources engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) and petroleum engineering (M.S., Ph.D.). The ideal candidate should have research and teaching interests beyond traditional petroleum engineering disciplines.

We seek scholars with a Ph.D. in a relevant field with novel and innovative research interests in energy resources, such as in one or more of the following areas:
1. Energy systems modeling and optimization, for example integration of energy recovery and carbon sequestration
2. Engineering of enhanced geothermal systems
3. Recovery of unconventional energy resources, such as coalbed gas, shale gas or gas hydrates
4. Renewable energy resources

Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/685 in electronic format (pdf only) with the following application material: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, the names of three references including e-mail addresses, and copies of up to five selected papers published in refereed journals over the past three years. We will begin reviewing applications on April 15, 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information about the School of Earth Sciences and the Department of Energy Resources Engineering, please visit our web site: http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/qxyzsft

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WELLESLEY COLLEGE- Visiting Lecturer
Geomorphology/Surface Processes/Historical Geology

The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a full time one-year visiting lecturer position beginning September 2011. We seek a broadly-trained geomorphologist/surface scientist who can integrate classroom, field, and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. This individual will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, including Historical Geology, a core course for majors, and a 200-level course of their choice that complements our curriculum. Completion of the Ph.D. is required and previous teaching experience is desirable.

A complete application package will include the following: 1) a curriculum vita 2) a statement of approach to teaching and how their course offerings will complement our existing curriculum 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendations (The online application will request names/email address so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) All materials should be submitted through the online application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email working@wellesley.edu. Dan Brabander, Chair, Geosciences Department will head this search. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2011.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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Boise State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in geophysics to be filled at the level of Assistant Professor. Boise State has an internationally recognized program in near-surface geophysics with active research programs in the fields of hydrogeophysics, inverse theory, wave propagation and imaging, computational geophysics, engineering geophysics, and cryosphere geophysics. The Boise Hydrogeophysical Research Site, Dry Creek Experimental Watershed, an extensive pool of field equipment, and newly completed Environmental Research Building provide state-of-the-art field and interior lab facilities to support research in our dynamic department. We encourage applications from individuals interested in contributing to this vibrant and progressive program.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will develop an internationally recognized program in near-surface geophysics supported by external funding. Active and collegial participation in the continued growth and development of the geophysics program through research and teaching are required. We encourage candidates to establish collaborative research efforts, provide research opportunities for students, and deliver courses at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Application Procedure: Please apply online at https://cgiss.boisestate.edu/~pm/FacultySearch/ where you will upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references. Please reference Search Number AS-0027-01. For additional information contact: Geophysics Search Committee

Department of Geosciences
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725

Email correspondence can be sent to: geopsearch@boisestate.edu.Review of applicants will begin March 15 and will continue until finalists are identified. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.

About the University: Boise State is a growing institution (>19,000 students) serving Idaho’s metropolitan center. As the state’s capital and business, financial and cultural center, Boise is consistently recognized as one of America’s best places to live. A favorable cost of living, coupled with moderate climate and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, contribute to an outstanding quality of life for our faculty. A vibrant scientific community draws from the faculty of the University, regional high-tech industries, and numerous state and federal agencies.

About the Department: For further information about our faculty, research and teaching programs, and exceptional resources for conducting geophysical research, please visit our websites at http://earth.boisestate.edu and http://cgiss.boisestate.edu.

Text Box: Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.

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Open Rank Faculty Position in Geophysics, Department of Geology, University of Maryland, College Park.

The Department of Geology at UMd is searching for an outstanding scientist as a faculty colleague in geophysics. A Ph.D. is required and the starting date is flexible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program that will involve both graduate and undergraduate students, and to participate fully in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We particularly seek applicants who will interact with and complement existing research programs, both in the Department and more widely in the College (http://www.cmns.umd.edu/).

The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Applications should be submitted online at jobs.umd.edu (105025). Please include the following: a letter of application clearly indicating qualifications and goals for research and teaching and how you envision contributing to the Department’s research and teaching activities; a complete signed CV; contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin in February, and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

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It Is Great To Work For The USGS. The U.S. Geological Survey has career opportunities. For employment information: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/great.html

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