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Congratulations Spring 2014 Graduates!

The Environmental Graduate Science Program is proud to announce Ohio State’s Spring 2014 ESGP Graduates. Spring Commencement will be held at The Ohio Stadium on Sunday May 4, 2014 at 12:00 pm. The following students will be graduating from the Environmental Science Graduate Program:

Doctorates:

• Mengling Stuckman
• Jorge Villa Bentancur
• Evan Waletzko
• Yina Xie 

Masters:

• Mary Evert
• Mark Nye
• Yaoping Wang

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Join the growing ESGP community made up of alumni, students, and faculty on the ESGP LinkedIn page.

LinkedIn has already helped one recent ESGP graduate land a new job by connecting with an ESGP alum working in the field! The Environmental Science Graduate Program will be posting job opportunities to the ESGP LinkedIn page and welcome the opportunity for the ESGP community to link up with professionals and fellow students.

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CGS Extends Delegate nominations period to 04/14/2014

Students interested in representing the graduate students in their home department and/or program still have the opportunity to do so!

To be eligible to run for a delegate seat, the nomination must be a graduate student in good standing and plan to be enrolled as a graduate student from now until the end of spring 2015. The term for delegates will begin in May 2014 and last until May 2015. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of a delegate, please visit the Council of Graduate Students website.

Delegate elections are comprised of 2 components:

1. Nominations: To nominate yourself for the position of delegate, simply submit a delegate application on the CGS website.  This will take you to the CGS homepage where there is a link to apply. Students must fill in OSU login details prior to being able to submit an application. Nominations will close on 04/14/2014, so be sure to submit an application prior to this date!
2. Voting: Voting will begin on 04/16/2014. Graduate students in your home departments/programs are eligible to vote for you so be sure to campaign for their support!

If you have any questions or would like to find out more feel free to email Jamie Crowsley at crowsley.1@osu.edu.

Jobs and Internships

Post Doctoral Research Position at the University of Washington

Identification of Global Water and Climate Indicators towards an Affordable

Satellite‐Based Early Warning System for Diarrheal Disease Outbreaks

A post‐doctoral position is available beginning from September 2014 for research at the intersection of hydrologic modeling, prediction and mitigation of vulnerability to diarrhoeal disease. The position will be guided by a cross disciplinary team of experts on global hydro‐climatology and global health at the University of Washington (UW). UW offers a unique training ground for intellectual development that cuts across water and health by taking advantage of the world‐class expertise of the Global Health Department along with expertise in hydrology and water resources within UW’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Ample opportunities for direct interaction with potential stakeholders in developing countries exist through the Institute of Water Modeling (IWMBangladesh), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) and the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD‐Nepal). In addition, the successful applicant will be exposed to unique insights on long‐standing engagements with government and semigovernmentagencies of South Asia for capacity building and operational satellite‐based early‐warning systems. Under multi‐disciplinary guidance, the post‐doctoral researcher will explore the development of a predictive modeling platform that will link freshwater availability to a series of relevant public health metrics on diarrhea. Due to the multifactorial complexity of diarrhea, evaluation of the potential impact of fresh water availability along a continuum of health outcomes is critical, from gross measures of health (e.g.: under‐5 mortality, stunting) to pathogen‐specific risk (e.g.: incidence of cholera or enteropathogenic E. coli) that can help us better understand the linkage between health and water and eventually translate that to a decision‐making tool. 

The successful applicant is expected to be conversant in data‐base management, programming/scriptwriting to handle global‐scale satellite and modeled datasets, mathematical modeling and geo‐spatial analysis. Although a background in public health is not required, an awareness of global health issues and a demonstrated desire to make an impact through cross‐disciplinary research and philanthropy will be considered in evaluation of applications. For further information, interested applicants are requested contact Dr. Faisal Hossain at fhossain@uw.edu as appropriate.

Water Research Analyst Position with The City of Columbus

The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for three Water Research Analyst I positions for the Division of Water.  These three (3) positions will be responsible for collecting and analyzing water samples for inorganic and organic monitoring for the Water Quality Assurance Laboratory in the Division of Water.  These positions will collect water samples throughout the distribution system, watershed areas and the treatment plants and respond to customer inquiries regarding water quality.  They will also conduct lab experiments using standard methods and maintain various worksheets and databases.  To qualify you must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, biological, or physical sciences and have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.  You also must be able to obtain State of Ohio EPA lab certification.  Starting salary range of $40,851.20 – 61,235.20.  Interested applicants may apply by visiting the Columbus Civil Service Commission website and clicking on “current job openings” and applying during the application posting period of Friday, March 28 thru Friday, April 18, 2014.  Resumes must be received during this same application-posting period.  

Contact: Andy Cherryhomes, Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road – Room 4150, Columbus, OH 43215 or by fax to (614) 645-0500, or by e-mail to dpurecruitment@columbus.gov.  If you have any questions, please call (614) 645-3751. EOE

Director of Educational Programs Position with Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture

Full Job Posting [pdf]

Qualifications

Master’s degree in area of science related to agriculture and/or sustainability, or comparable training and job experience, required. Candidates with doctoral degrees encouraged to apply. Proven experience in adult-focused educational programming, grant writing and conducting research is required. Demonstrated supervisory, management, strategic planning and/or additional fundraising experience are significant pluses. Communication, computer and email proficiency required. PASA is looking for a generalist in terms of training and research background, who also displays cultural sensitivity and is comfortable speaking to farmers, consumers and other researchers in a constructive manner that advances our organizational mission and goals.

Objectives and Duties

This position is responsible for working with our board of director’s Education Committee in determining the organization’s educational and research agenda, based on the demonstrated needs of our farmer members in particular, and implementing programs consistent with that agenda. Success will be measured and evaluated on a regular basis. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate as a member of the staff’s Senior Management Team in making management decisions of relevance to the entire PASA organization.
• Participate closely with and provide leadership for staff and board members in conducting ongoing assessment of member needs and corresponding plans for future programming.
• Develop creative and user-friendly programs for information sharing among our members through on-farm field days, workshops, webinars and other online resources.
• Work with academic and industry partners to develop on-farm research opportunities that prove meaningful to our members, addressing identified information needs on their farms.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses, agencies and other organizations to advance a sustainable food system through research and educational programs.
• Hire and supervise appropriate staff members who are competent, professional and supported in pursuing the mission of PASA and serving the needs of members.
• Continuously educate and engage the public on PASA’s educational and research objectives.
• Represent PASA programs through speaking engagements and informational exhibits.
• Travel throughout the state and region for relevant meetings, programs and such other activities that shall be determined from time to time.
• Contribute to the growth and financial health of the organization through effective budget development and innovative programs that are efficient from a cost/benefit perspective.
• Work closely with our Capital Campaign Committee to secure financial infrastructure for future educational programming as prioritized by the board of directors.
• General fundraising and grant writing aimed at maintaining educational operations and staff.
• Develop and continually improve systems for data collection and analysis for application to program success and outreach to partner organizations and other stakeholders.

Residency

Candidates living in central Pennsylvania are preferred with daily attendance at PASA’s office in Millheim, PA expected.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Salary and generous benefits package available, according to qualifications and established policy.

Applications

Please send cover letter indicating understanding/acceptance of mission/objectives of the position and resume to PASA, Educational Program Director Search, PO Box 419, Millheim, PA 16854, or to jobsearch@pasafarming.org. Applications will be accepted continuously until the position is filled, but interviews will begin from among the first pool of candidates identified by Monday, May 5, 2014.

Seminars and Courses

ESGP Seminar- Friday April 18, 3:00-4:30pm

3150 Smith Lab 

Microbes, Mercury, and Mountain Fish: The Effects of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Extraction on Aquatic Ecosystems

Guest Speakers : Chris Grant –Research Assistant and Professor, Juniata College PA and Regina Lamendella  Assistant Professor, Juniata College PA 

Twenty-four streams remotely located in forested watersheds in northwestern PA containing naturally reproducing brook trout, were targeted to gain a better understanding of how Marcellus shale natural gas exploration may be impacting water quality, aquatic biodiversity, and Hg bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems.

Summer 2014 Course Announcement - Group Studies at Stone Lab

Climate & Sustainability - ENR 5194 

Insturctor: Dr.Richard Moore

2 credit hours

August 3 – 9, 2014 

An introduction to climate and sustainability designed for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and teachers. We will use the case of corn production to illustrate the concepts of climate change; examine links between climatic changes and our society; and investigate the impacts on and interactions among climate, local watersheds, society, and the environment. Topics will include the effect of corn production on climate, soil, water quality, local watersheds, and Lake Erie dead zones, as well as how climate changes will affect corn and soybean production through predicted increased temperatures, extreme storm events, changing phenology dates/growing seasons, and expanded pest ranges. There will be several field trips as well as guest lectures by OSU faculty working on an NSF grant in the Maumee watershed.

Fall 2014 Course Announcement

Ecology of Inland Waters – EEOB 5420 

Insturctor: Dr.James Bauer

Lecture 3 credit hours Tuesday and Thursday 11:10 am-12:30 pm

Lab 1 credit hour Wednesday 12:45-3:45 pm 

EEOB 5420 is a full semester 14-week course offering for Fall 2014. This course will explore the ecology, physics and chemistry of lakes, wetlands, streams and rivers. The interactions between terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, the balance between autotrophic and heterotrophic processes in inland waters, and the responses of these systems to current and future human impacts and climate change will be key themes.

Miscellaneous

Ohio State University’s SENR Mazeika Sullivan Receives 2014 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching

On March 28^th, Mazeika Sullivan, was presented with Ohio State University’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching by Interim President Jospeh A. Alutto. The university award recognizes Ohio State faculty members who demonstrate remarkable teaching. The Alumni Award for Distinguished teaching is awarded annually to a maximum of ten Ohio State faculty members. Sullivan along with other recipients of this award will receive a $3,000 honorarium from contributions of Ohio State’s Alumni Association and a $1,200 increase in base salary provided by The Office of Academic Affairs.

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