Monday, December 23, 2013

It's time to start looking for summer internships

14 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Gaithersburg Programs

Sponsor:
United States Department of Commerce (DOC)
Technology Administration
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Deadline:
February 14, 2014

Thursday, December 12, 2013

ORISE

Hello All,

Just wanted to pass this link along to everyone since I had success in my applications to this ORISE program and didn't know about it until fairly recently. There are varied opportunities, some more research-based and others more policy-based.

http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/current-research-opportunities.aspx

Matt

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

graduate fellowships

If you are attending graduate school next year, you may be interested in this.  Go to the Sea Grant website for more info:  http://njseagrant.org/research/fellowships


Dear Colleagues:

New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) is seeking applications for the 2014 National Marine Fisheries Service-Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Programs in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics.

Prospective fellows must be U.S. citizens AND admitted to a PhD degree program at an institution of higher education in the United States or its territories; OR submit a signed letter from the institution indicating provisional acceptance to a PhD degree program. 

Applications for these national fellowships must come through a Sea Grant office. New Jersey applicants may apply through the NJSGC.  NJSGC’s point of contact for these applications is Dr. Peter Rowe, who may be contacted at 732-872-1300, ext. 31 or prowe@njseagrant.org.

The deadline for applications is January 24, 2014 to facilitate NJSGC’s entry of fellowship applications into Grants.gov. The award for each fellowship is contingent upon the availability of federal funds and will be in the form of a grant or cooperative agreement of $38,500 per year. Each of the fellowship programs generally award two new Ph.D fellowships per year.

Please forward this announcement to anyone you believe may be interested. Thank you for your assistance!

Sincerely,

Claire Antonucci
Executive Director, NJSGC


Lisa Aromando
Administrative Assistant
New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
732-872-1300 X10
laromando@njseagrant.org

Soil Scientist in Minnesota


POSITION ANNOUCEMENT – Minnesota Department of Agriculture

SOIL SCIENTIST – Nitrogen fertilizer and manure management

Note: This is a single position being posted simultaneously as a Soil Scientist 1 and Soil Scientist 2 position. The Soil Scientist 2 position requires a bachelor’s of science degree and three years of experience. The Soil Scientist 1 position requires a bachelor’s of science degree and no experience requirement, therefore it would be open to new graduates. If the position cannot be successfully filled as a Soil Scientist 2, it will be filled as a Soil Scientist 1 (pending, of course, on suitable candidates applying).

This position works with crop producers, crop advisors, university researchers, and government agency staff to increase efficient use of fertilizer and manure in areas of groundwater contamination from nitrates. Included in job responsibilities are the promotion, evaluation, and development of crop nutrient best management practices (BMPs) (www.mda.state.mn.us/nitrogenbmps) and providing nutrient management education and technical assistance to crop producers and agricultural professionals.

LOCATION: Rochester, MN

OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED:
·         Close working relations with crop producers, crop advisors, fertilizer dealers, SWCD and NRCS staff, university researchers, and extension educators.
·         Opportunity for individual creativity and pursuing new techniques and technologies.
·         Part of a collaborative, experienced, and dedicated team.
·         Contributing to Minnesota’s quality of life through improved water quality.
·         Wide mix of activities including field demonstrations, one-on-one consulting, group meetings, report writing, and educational material development.
·         Opportunities and budget for professional development.
·         Competitive salary, excellent benefits, state of the art equipment, and strong program support.

SALARY RANGES: Soil Scientist 1: $ 38,524-$ 55,958 annually. Soil Scientist 2: $45,393-$ 66,795 annually.

FOR JOB DESCRIPTION and MINIMUM and PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Go to https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting, select “Agriculture Dept” from the Department drop down list, and click the search button. Searches can also be made on posting number 13AGR000125 (Soil Scientist 1) and 13AGR000124 (Soil Scientist 2).


POSTING DATES: December 9, 2013 to January 3, 2014

Thursday, December 5, 2013

EPA’s Urban Waters Program

The message below contains information on grant opportunities through EPA’s Urban Waters Program. The deadline is approaching, so please reference the information below and forward to any interested parties. Thank you!

--
Enid Chiu
Environmental Engineer
Asian American / Pacific Islander Program Manager
Drinking Water Branch | Water Protection Division
U.S. EPA Region III (3WP21)
1650 Arch Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103
chiu.enid@epa.gov<mailto:chiu.enid@epa.gov> | (215) 814-3219

From: Delaware Basin Information [mailto:info@delawarebasindrinkingwater.org]
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 11:31 AM
To: DRB Forum Invitees
Subject: EPA Urban Waters Small Grant Program Info/Deadline 12/9

•        The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award up to $1.6 million in funding through its Urban Waters program http://www2.epa.gov/urbanwaters/urban-waters-small-grants. Please see attachment for more details.
•         The funding is for projects taking place in 18 Eligible Geographic Areas, including the Delaware River Basin, that protect and restore urban waters by improving water quality through activities that also support community revitalization and other local priorities.  Small grant awards under this competition will range in the amount of approximately $40,000 to $60,000 in federal funding.
•         Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to urbanwaters@epa.gov<mailto:urbanwaters@epa.gov> and must be received by the Agency Contact, Ji-Sun Yi, by December 9, 2013.  Written responses will be posted on EPA’s website at http://www2.epa.gov/urbanwaters/urban-waters-small-grants-questions.
•         Deadline is December 16th
•         Summer 2014:  Anticipated award date

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Lunar & Planetary internships

Don't forget the Lunar & Planetary internships for undergraduates
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)

2014 NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)
> June 15 - August 8, 2014

> > The NASA Airborne Science Program invites highly motivated advanced undergraduates to apply for participation in the NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP 2014). SARP provides students with hands-on research experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results and conclusions to peers and others.

 > > Participants will fly onboard the NASA DC-8 aircraft where they will assist in the operation of instruments to sample and measure atmospheric gases and to image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands. Along with airborne data collection, students will participate in taking measurements at field sites. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes. Each student will develop his/her own individual research project. Many students have gone on to present their results at conferences such as AGU, AMS, and ASLO.

 > > Instrument and flight preparations, and the research flights themselves, will take place at NASA’s Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility, in Palmdale, CA. Post-flight data analysis and interpretation will take place at the University of California, Irvine. Applicants must have a strong academic background in any of the physical, chemical, or biological sciences or engineering and an interest in applying their background to the study of the Earth system. We especially encourage applications from students majoring in Earth, environmental or atmospheric sciences and related disciplines.

 > > SARP participants will receive round-trip travel to California, housing and transportation during the 8-week program, a $3000 stipend and a $2500 meals allowance.

> > The deadline for all applications is Feb. 7, 2014. > Applicants must be US citizens currently enrolled in a four-year college or university. Preference in admission will be given to current undergraduate juniors (rising seniors in summer 2014).

 > > For more information and to download the program application, flyer, etc visit: > http://www.nserc.und.edu/sarp/sarp-2014/ > > To watch a video about the program, visit: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjRYmVKbqSw > > Specific questions about the program should be directed to SARP2014@nserc.und.edu > > > > > -- > Emily Schaller, Ph.D. > Science and Education Coordinator > National Suborbital Education and Research Center > 701-317-0789 > emily.schaller@nasa.gov

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Biobased Products and Energy Development

Please announce the new NSF REU program titled “Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Biobased Products and Energy Development” at Oklahoma State University. This program is hosted under the auspices of Biobased Products and Energy Center at OSU.

Appreciate your help forwarding it to your undergraduates and posting it on departmental notice boards.

Applications Open: Dec 1, 2013

Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2014

Additional information on the program and benefits to participating students can be obtained at http://www.reu.bioenergycenter.okstate.edu/ or by emailing reu.biopec@okstate.edu.

Wendy Fink


Associate Director of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Association of Public and Land-grant Universities

1307 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 400

Washington, DC 20005-4722
Office: 202-478-6021






Email: wfink@aplu.org


Web: www.aplu.org