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Glaciers disappearing from Kilimanjaro Hearty congratulations to study authors Profs. Lonnie Thompson, Henry Brecher, Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Doug Hardy, and Bryan Mark! Researchers from the Bryd Polar Research Center were very much in the news last week. In addition to this article on the CNN website there were interviews on NPR National Public Radio with Dr. Thompson discussing the recent publication of their research on the effects of climate change on Mt. Kilimanjaro. See the full story on CNN website http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/11/02/kilimanjaro.glaciers/index.html ESGP Seminar – Student Presenters this Friday - November 13, 2009 3:30 – 4:48 in 244 Kottman Hall, Video Broadcast to Wooster in 121 Fisher Bldg. Sridhar Vedachalam, PhD proposal presentation, Challenges Towards Reuse of Wastewater - Technology, Policy and Attitudes Yuan Gao, M.S. proposal presentation Ultrasonic Cleaning of Membranes Fouled by Natural Waters Ryan Hottle, PhD proposal presentation, Biochar for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and other 'Fast-Action' Strategies
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This Friday (11/13) at 11:30 am, Professor Gabe Bowen of Purdue University to Speak "Water Isotope Monitoring: Contributions to Water Cycle Research and the Forensic Sciences" 191 Mendenhall Abstract is below. :The global precipitation water isotope monitoring program administered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (GNIP) is approaching its 50th year of operation. This effort, complimented by local and regional monitoring by individuals and national networks, has produced a long-term, spatially distributed dataset unequaled in the field of geochemistry. The resultant information on the spatial and temporal distribution of isotopes in the water cycle (“water isoscapes”) has enabled continuous advances in hydrological and paleoclimatological research. As the data becomes increasingly centralized and accessible, new communities are tapping into this resource and a wide range of water isotope-based applications are developing. In this 3-part talk I will discuss the unique and increasingly important scientific advances enabled by large-scale water isotope monitoring programs. In the first part, I will review how data accessibility, spatial analysis, and web-based distribution of derived data products are leading to the development of new water isotope-based applications in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. In the second part, I will focus on how water isotopes are being used, through a combination of monitoring and modeling, to improve understanding of large-scale surface and atmospheric water fluxes and their sensitivity to climate change. In the third part, I will introduce new water isotope-based applications in the field of forensic science. I will make the case that the science discussed in each of these parts is mutually complimentary, that near-term advances in each area will lead to rapid advancement of all three, and that the continuation and improvement of water isotope monitoring programs is essential to sustaining the high pace of scientific development enabled by the unique legacy of GNIP. Sent to ESGP by Ian M. Howat, Assistant Professor School of Earth Sciences & Byrd Polar Research Center The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall Columbus OH 43210-1308 USA Jobs & Internshipsnothing to report “From Burgers to Tilapia: The Increasing Challenges of Ensuring Safe Foods” 2009 Harris Award Lecture Harris Award Winner Dr. Michael P. Doyle Regents Professor of Microbiology and Director, Center for Food Safety Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH Noon – 1 p.m. Room 118 Parker Food Science Building Lunch reception immediately following * No registration required and all are encouraged to attend ESGP Core Courses for Winter Quarter – more info
Atmospheric Chemistry 641 (Physical Science Core) Description: Chemistry and composition of the lower atmosphere troposphere and stratosphere, including regional and global perspectives. Course is designed for graduate students, and undergraduate students with junior status. This course is an approved core course for the Ohio State Environmental Science Graduate Program degree. Instructor: Heather C. Allen, Professor of Chemistry, allen@chemistry.ohio-state.edu A syllabus is included in this e-mail as an attachment. I will include a link to it on the ESGP website. ENR – 671 Environmental Soil Physics (Physical Science Core) Winter 2010 (5 credit hours) Review of soil physical, mechanical, hydrological and rheological properties in relation to greenhouse effect, water quality, soil erosion, soil compaction, tillage methods, water management, and plant-water relations. Check the esgp website for additional core courses being offered Winter Quarter This information is subject to change and if you can find a core course offered that had not been originally listed on the website it is only because we had not located it or it was added later. Please do not use this web page as your only guide. ESGP core courses, as you know, are scattered throughout the registration system and sometimes a bit tricky to find. Electives You May Wish to Consider
ENTOMOL 790: The Nature and Practice of Science
ENR-871 - Soil and Climate Change Winter 2010 (5 credit hours) 1. Document soil processes and address climate change issues. 2. Apply applications of soil properties to the following: (i) Greenhouse effect, (ii) Global C cycle, (iii) Gaseous emissions, (iv) Coupled cycles of C, N, P, S and H2O, (v) Carbon sequestration, (vi) Terrestrial vs. geologic sequestration, 3. Measurement of soil C pool fluxes. 4. Have an understanding of the Kyoto Treaty and trading of C credits. 5. Gain an understanding of global food security and S sequestration.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. R. Lal Room: 422B Kottman Hall, Phone: 292-9069, E-mail: Lal.1@osu.edu nothing to report Grants Available for Faculty from Learning Technology Learning Technology (LT) in the Office of the CIO is proud to introduce two grants for advancing teaching and learning with technology. The Impact Grant focuses on effective use of learning technologies in large or pivotal departmental courses; applications are due Dec. 4, 2009. The Professional Development Grant supports personal or departmental professional development; applications are due Feb. 5, 2010. A synopsis of each grant appears below. There will be two information (Q&A) sessions for the Impact Grant. These sessions will be Nov. 10 and Nov. 20 from 10-11 a.m. in the Learning Collaboration Studio (060 Science and Engineering Library). Impact Grant: Large or key departmental course. Purposely and meaningfully incorporate learning technology to increase student engagement, enhance instructor efficiency, or enable anytime or anyplace learning. http://lt.osu.edu/large-course-departmental-impact-grant/ 1. Up to $15,000 (1:2 matching; nonLT:LT matching) 2. Up to 200 hrs of Learning Technology expertise 3. Two awards provided during one application period, running 12 months in length 4. Chair/Dean, Course Coordinator, and Faculty (50%+) are eligible to apply 5. Next Due Date: Dec. 4, 2009 Professional Development Grant: Individual or departmental development. Funds may be used to attend a conference, host a speaker, participate in video conference sessions, register for online courses and seminars, or participate in other activities furthering individual or departmental development and leading toward increased student engagement and instructor efficiency, anytime/anyplace learning, or departmental goals. http://lt.osu.edu/individual-and-departmental-development-grant/ 1. Up to $1,000 (1:1 matching; nonLT:LT matching) 2. Awards distributed during four application periods 3. Department designate, Faculty (50%+), Technology/Instructional staff (50%+) are eligible to apply 4.Next Due Date: Feb. 5, 2010; Proposed future dates: Apr. 30, July 16, Oct. 15, 2010
If you have questions, please write to ltgrants@osu.edu or visit http://lt.osu.edu/grants for additional details. Sent to us by Robert Griffiths, PhD, LT Grants coordinator
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