GEOBULLETIN
January 5,  2007

Classes Resume January 22, 2007

SPRING 2007 WEEKS LECTURE SCHEDULE ------- All lectures (unless otherwise noted) are held on Fridays at 3:30 PM in AB20 (Laudon Lecture Hall). Coffee and cookies are served in the lobby starting at 3:15 PM.
January 26 ----- Kelin Wang ----- Canada Geological Survey, Pacific Geoscience Center
February 2
February 9 ----- Naomi Oreskes ----- University of California - San Diego
February 16
February 23
March 2
March 9 ------    Demian Saffer ----- Pen State
March 16 -----  
March 23 -----   Qusheng Jin ----- University of Oregon
March 30 & April 6 ----- Spring Break
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4

ERNEST F. HOLLINGS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired SC Senator Ernest F. Hollings who promoted ocean and atmospheric study and research throughout his career. This is the third year the scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education.   The 2007 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program will provide over 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide a "hands-on," multi-disciplinary training experience. Applications will be accepted through February 9, 2007.  The Hollings scholarship program will provide selected undergraduate students with awards that include academic assistance for full-time study during their junior and senior years; a 10-week, full-time internship position during the summer at a NOAA facility.  Applications for the Hollings Scholarship Program are available online at: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov   and additional information is available by e-mail at: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov  or by mail: NOAA Office of Education ---Hollings Scholarship Program ----- 1315 East West Highway, Rm. 10703 ----- Silver Spring, MD  20910.  On the Web:  NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov  NOAA Scholarship application information: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
 
WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM ----- University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ----- WSGC is a NASA funded program dedicated to using the excitement and vision of space science to equip citizens of WI with math, science and technology tools they need.  The program includes: 
Student Satellite Launch Internship (paid instate student opportunity for students attending member schools)
Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Memorial Graduate Fellowship Award
NASA Academy (for rising Juniors, Seniros and first year Graduate Students)
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program
WI Dept of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics, Aviation Art Contest (for ages 6 - 17)
Aerospace Outreach (for K-12 and general outreach programs in WI)
Additional opportunities and information are available and can be accessed through the WSGC website at www.uwgb.edu/wsgc and through the NASA website link.   Flyers/posters are posted on the bulletin board outside the mailroom also.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE
ATC Associates, Inc ------ The website is www.atcassociates.com. Looking for more people to fill a position in Tempe, AZ   The majority of the responsibilities are groundwater sampling and subsequent reporting, soil sampling/classifying and overseeing well installations/abandonments, especially health and safety aspects.  The job sometimes requires traveling within Arizona (using a company truck), sometimes overnight.  Contact persons are Jeremy Gniffke and he may be reached at gniffke34@atc-enviro.com or Kevin Miller ----- Staff Scientist ----- Office: (480) 894-2056 ----- Direct Dial: (480) 355-4634 Cell: (480) 276-9360. 

State of Wisconsin ----- an email from one of our alumnus Megan (Mandernach) Shober reads as follows:
I thought I would send this along to you in case you know of any grad students who will be graduating/dropping out this spring and want to stay in Madison.  My office has a job vacancy posted right now.   The job is full-time in downtown Madison using science and I love it!  The application is due January 31, 2007, but the job would probably have a summer start date.  The job has the posted title of Nuclear Engineer, but a solid background in science (geology included!) is all that is required.  I didn't know anything about health physics when I applied!  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass my name along.  I would be happy to answer any questions about what the job entails, Megan Shober ---  Email address is shobeml@dhfs.state.wi.us  The job posting is at:  http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobnet/Scripts/Jobs-det.asp?OrderNumber=0007239 90&CurrentRegion=SW&CountyCode=025&LocationCode=&Regio nInd=&AreaName=Dane+County&ParentOcc=024

University of Alaska-Fairbanks ------ Earth Sciences Curator/ Paleontologist ------ The University of Alaska Museum of the North and the Department of Geology & Geophysics invite applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position as Curator of Earth Sciences.  Applicants who can successfully implement their vision for using natural history collections on the leading edge of science are especially encouraged to apply.  Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in paleontology or a closely related field prior to hire. Teaching, curatorial, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program; curate and expand the Museum's Earth Sciences collections.  Preferred applicants will have a strong background in developing, managing, and using museum collections, and in a specialized research area in paleontology, which is flexible.   Experience working with or teaching diverse student populations is desirable. A newly expanded museum, collections laboratory, start-up funds and supercomputer facilities are available. Further information about both the Department and Museum is available at www.uaf.edu/geology and www.uaf.edu/museum.  Interested applicants should apply online at www.uakjobs.com by completing an application form and uploading a curriculum vitae; the names of three references; copies of key publications; and separate statements summarizing experience and long-term goals in research, curation, and teaching.  Questions about this announcement can be addressed to Molly Lee  ( ffmcl@uaf.edu).
Colorado School of Mines ------ The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position in igneous or metamorphic petrology/earth materials/field geology to begin in August 2007.  The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor rank.  Information about the school and department can be found at http://www.mines.edu and http://mines.edu/Academic/geology. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in field camp and teach undergraduate courses in earth materials, petrology, and field methods.  Additional teaching will depend on the candidate's expertise and research interests.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a geosciences field.   The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for successful teaching and developing an externally funded research program and possess strong interpersonal and communications abilities.  Preference will be given to applicants with specialties in metamorphic petrology, igneous petrology, and/or earth materials and extensive fieldwork and geologic mapping experience.  Applicants must send a letter of application, resume, concise statement of professional goals with an emphasis on teaching and research objectives, and include the names, addresses, e-mail and phone numbers of 5 references to:   Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search #06-051060, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384-2025.  Review of applications will begin by February 1, 2007.

University of Illinois at Chicago --- As part of a NSF ADVANCE grant, the University will be hiring 5 people for a two-year postdoc program at UIC for the STEM departments (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics, and six Engineering Departments).  This fellowship is designed to help women scholars, particularly members of underrepresented groups, prepare for faculty positions at UIC or other academic institutions.  All postdocs must be either US citizens or residents (NSF rule).  The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences ( http://www.uic.edu/depts/geos) would be pleased to host one or more postdocs.  More information about the program is at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/wise/wise_post-docs.htm, and an application is downloadable from that website.  Because the postdocs start in August 2007, for fullest consideration applications are requested by January 16, 2007.  Please contact Carol Stein with any questions.  Email: cstein@uic.edu; phone: 312-996-9349; fax: 312-413-2279 http://tigger.uic.edu/~cstein

Minnesota State University-Mankato ----- Sedimentologist, Stratigrapher or Geophysicist ----- Department of Chemistry and Geology invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2007.  Candidates must hold a PhD in geology or geophysics and be able to accept employment in the US by August 20, 2007.  Review of applications begins January 17, 2007.  Seek a broadly trained geologist or geophysicist with demonstrated teaching and research proficiencies in sedimentology, stratigraphy or geophysics applied to sedimentary systems.  Applicants should forward a letter of application, Application for Employment: (found here) http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/forms/unclassapp.pdf), CV, undergrad and grad transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests and 3 letters of reference to Bryce Hoppie, Dept of Chemistry and Geology, TN242, MSU Mankato, MN  56001.   For more information contact  bryce.hoppie@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-2315.