GEOBULLETIN
January 31, 2003

SPRING 2003  (SECOND SEMESTER) 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.
TODAY ----January 31 ---- Jerry McManus ---- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ----- Specialized talk at 12:00 Noon in Room 212  --- "Estimating the Rate of Deep Ocean Circulation using Sedimentary ²³¹Pa/²³⁰Th"
GENERAL TALK ----  (FRIDAY@3:30): "ICE AGE RESPITES: WERE PLEISTOCENE INTERGLACIAL CLIMATES LIKE OUR OWN
February 7 ---- Richelle Allen-King     ----- Washington State University ----- Darcy Lecturer
February 14 ---- Kaj Johnson    ----- Stanford University ----- "What is going on under Taiwan? Combining geologic, seismic, and GPS data to estimate fault geometry and slip rates in the active Taiwan collision zone."
March 14 ----   SPRING BREAK                      
March 21 ----   SPRING BREAK
April 4 ----- Tom Hanks ---- USGS
April 11 ----- George Helz ---- University of Maryland ---- "Molybdenum, Black Shales & Modern Coastal Anoxia"
April 18 ---- Tim Dixon ----- University of Miami
April 25 ---- Geoffrey Seltzer ---- Syracuse University                           
May 2 -----  Larry McKay ---- University of Tennessee--Knoxville        

CONGRATULATIONS to Jesse Korus and his wife, Angie on the birth of their daughter, Allyson Sue!!  She was born January 22^nd and weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces.

STUDENTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ----
Matthew O'Shaughnessy Anderson -- Sophomore GLE student. 238-2279 or email moanderson@students.wisc.edu
Evan J. Parks ----- Sophomore Geology/GLE major.  661-8357 or email ejparks@students.wisc.edu

NEW UNDERGRAD MAJORS ------ Adam Kiehn - avkiehn@wisc.edu -AND- Joseph C. Carroll -- jccarroll@wisc.edu -AND- Carolyn R. Stolzenburg - cstolzenburg@wisc.edu

NSF RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES program. Summer projects for undergraduates Details of the program are described at  http://research.amnh.org/physsci/reu2003.html.  Contact George E. Harlow,  at gharlow@amnh.org or (212)769-5378.

OCEAN BOTTOM SEISMOMETERS (OBS) ---- A workshop to explore how best to launch a competitive OBS program in Taiwan through international collaboration.  March 4-5 (Tue-Wed), 2003.  Will present a comprehensive expert review of the latest development in OBS science and technology so that the participants can conduct an informed discussion.  Organizing committee: Ban-Yuan Kuo (Co-chair), IES-AS - Spahr C. Webb (Co-chair), LDEO - Char-Shine Liu, Inst Oceanography, NTU -- Kiyoshi Suyehiro, JAMSTEC - Jean-Claude Sibuet, IFREMER  John Collins, WHOI ---- On-line registration at http://bats.earth.sinica.edu.tw/OBS/OBS_Registration.html visit the workshop webpage at http://www.earth.sinica.edu.tw

Environmental Internships Summer of 2003
Barr Engineering Company ---- Minneapolis, MN ----- Company provides a wide range of consulting services in engineering, environmental and information technology disciplines.  Internship will include a variety of responsibilities and could include any of the following: observing test excavations, classifying soils and bedrock samples, preparing field logs, obtaining samples of soil and groundwater for analyses, measuring and recording water levels, operating monitoring instruments, power augers and other sampling and analytical equipment, assisting in the evaluation of geologic and chemical data, performing engineering calculations, assisting engineers in preparing cost estimates, construction plans and specifications, assisting in the preparation of technical reports such as writing engineering evaluations and preparing data summary tables, spreadsheets, and plans, and may perform other duties as assigned by the company.  Minimum Qualifications:  Environmental/Geological Engineering or Geology Major, GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, 4 courses in geology, engineering or related subjects, be an on-going student, familiar with computers, including spreadsheets.  Contact Karin Haemmerle, Barr Engineering Company, 4700 W. 77^th St, Minneapolis, MN  55435.  Web address:  http://www.barr.com       

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL WELL LOG ANALYSTS FOUNDATION ---- More information on programs and application forms available at http://www.spwla.org, or contact Arthur Cheng at 832-607-1628 or  email arthurcheng@att.net.  Deadline for both applications is April 1, 2003.  Provides financial assistance to qualified recipients pursuing a degree program related to oil, gas or other mineral formation evaluation.
1) Grant opportunities for graduate research -----  Available for grad students as well as faculty members to support research studies and educational projects related to formation evalution and are awarded on a competitive basis.
2) Undergraduate Scholarships ----- Available for undergraduate students and are awarded on a competitive basis which takes into account academic achievement, career objectives and financial need..

POSITIONS AVAILABLE -- DETAILS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE -
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA  ---- Integrated surface processes/tectonics/metamorphic geology -----Postdoctoral position ----- Looking for an individual who would like to be at the center of an effort to study interactions among tectonic, petrologic, and surface-process systems, all broadly defined. The effort will be highly interdisciplinary and will involve participants whose research interests intersect the triple junction among surface processes, tectonics, and metamorphic geology.  Qualifications for this 2 year postdoctoral position are a PhD in some aspect of tectonic, metamorphic, or Earth-surface systems, preferably with some expertise in quantitative analysis and/or modeling. Primary faculty interacting with the postdoc will be Chris Paola (surface processes/sedimentology/fluvial dynamics), Christian Teyssier, (structural geology/tectonics), Donna Whitney (metamorphic geology), and Lesley Perg (surface processes/neotectonics).  Department web site is (http://www.geo.umn.edu/)   Contact person is Donna Whitney  - Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but hope to begin review of applications in early March 2003.

RHODES UNIVERSITY ---- Grahamstown, South Africa ---- Principal Technical Officer : Electron Microprobe Laboratory.  Candidates should have a minimum of a BSc(Honours) degree with a strong background in Earth Science or related disciplines and be computer literate. Primary responsibilities include the operation and basic maintenance of the Department s JEOL 733 electron microprobe regional research facility. Candidates should have experience in a chemical analytical environment and experience with x-ray analytical techniques would be an advantage.  Applications forms, further particulars are available from http://www.ru.ac.za/jobs or by phoning 046-6038004/6038115. Completed applications should be returned to the by 17 February 2003.  Curricula vitae which are not accompanied by an official Rhodes University application form will, regretfully, be returned to candidates.  Contact Dr MP Roberts Phone: [+27](0)46 603 8313 (work)  [+27] (0)46 6361197 (home)  e-mail: m.roberts@ru.ac.za

UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (USRA), in conjunction with the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), announces the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program (NFFP) for the summer of 2003. This 10-week summer research residency provides an excellent opportunity for faculty to become involved with research challenges important to NASA's strategic enterprises. The primary objectives of the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program are to increase the quality and quantity of research collaborations between NASA and the academic community that contribute to NASA's research objectives and to provide research opportunities for college and university faculty that serve to enrich their knowledge base. The program is designed for U.S. citizens with teaching or research appointments at U.S. universities or colleges, preferably with a minimum of two years experience.  Complete program information and application materials are available on the FFP website at: www.asee.org/nffp.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO ---- Volcano Geophysicist ---- Full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level (position 86412) is open.  Required to teach 3 courses per semester. Strong teaching skills and a commitment to undergraduate teaching are required.  Also desire someone who can support undergraduate research in their specialty field.  Must also enjoy small town and culturally diverse settings.  Begins August 2003 pending position clearance and funding.  Must have a PhD in geophysics or geology with emphasis on one or more of the following: geophysics, seismology, remote sensing, geographical information systems.  Contact perso is Dr. Ken Hon, Chair  Complete applications received before February 15, 2003 will be given priority. Inquiries may be directed to (808) 974-7302 (p), or kenhon@hawaii.edu. More information about the UHH geology program can be found at www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~geology. 

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY ---- Faculty position in Marine Geophysics - College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) announces the availability of a tenure track faculty position with a specialty in sub-seafloor physical processes.  Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in marine geophysics or a closely related field, a record of significant and innovative research, and the clear potential to attract external funding.  Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level, however, applicants with an exceptional record of research achievements and other relevant experience may be considered at the Associate Professor level.  For full consideration complete applications must arrive by 2/21/03. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Anne Trehu by phone (541-737-2655) or e-mail (trehu@coas.oregonstate.edu).

SMITH COLLEGE ---- Laboratory Instructor ---- Department of Geology.  3/4 time, 10 month (August to May) position available beginning August 2003.  Teach lab sections in 2 intro courses: Oceanography and Earth Processes & Earth History.  Full benefits included.  Initial appointment is for 2 years and is renewable.  Minimum of a Master's degree in the geological sciences is required.  Send letter of application, resume and 3 letters of reference to Lab Instructor Position c/o Robert Burger, Department of Geology, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063.  Consideration of applications will begin on March 15, 2003.  Contact info is 413-585-3942 ; rburger@email.smith.edu

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ------ Allendale, MI ----- Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology;to begin in August 2003.   Structural Geology.  Temporary 1 year appointment, sabbatical replacement.  PhD required, must have experience in structural geology.  Position will remain open until filled, but the initial screening of applicants will be in early March.  Check the web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/acad/geology.  Contact person is William Neal at 616-331-3381 or nealw@gvsu.edu.