Ecolog-L Graduate Assistantship (M.S.), Rattlesnake Ecology

[Waldron, Jayme]

The Herpetology and Applied Conservation Lab in the Department of Biological 
Sciences at Marshall University (Huntington, WV) is seeking a highly motivated 
graduate student (M.S.) to conduct research on Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes 
(EDB) at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. Applicants must 
have prior field experience and an interest in rattlesnake ecology. Applicants 
must be committed to following strict safety protocols and tolerant of 
uncomfortable field conditions (hot, high humidity, biting insects). Applicants 
must demonstrate maturity and have a history of working well with others (peers 
and technicians).

Initiated in 2008, the EDB monitoring program uses individual-level data (radio 
telemetry, camera traps, and mark-recapture) in an adaptive management 
framework to maintain congruence among military training activities and natural 
resource management, ensuring military readiness is not compromised by access 
to training areas. With guidance from senior lab personnel, graduate students 
in the Herpetology and Applied Conservation Lab are encouraged to develop and 
implement M.S. thesis projects that match their research interests while 
complementing the EDB monitoring program.

The funded position requires a 2.5-3 year commitment, with the successful 
applicant starting field work in summer 2025. The student will work under the 
mentorship of Dr. Jayme Waldron and will spend ~8 months per year in the field 
(including summer and 1 semester/year). While on campus (1 semester/year; 
Huntington, WV), the student will be expected to teach biology labs in the 
Department of Biological Sciences as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. The student 
will be expected to manage and train field technicians, as needed.

Salary and compensation: ~$18,000/year plus a tuition waiver (excluding fees). 
Because the position requires use of personal vehicle, we will compensate for 
mileage accrued at the study site @ $0.55/mile. Field housing will be provided.

Send application materials in one pdf file that includes unofficial 
transcripts, resume (including contact information for three references), and a 
1-page state of interest to Emily Gray (Lab Manager) at 
emily.g...@marshall.edu. We will begin 
reviewing applications immediately and the position will remain open until 
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Ecolog-L Reminder: March 20 -- Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture (online)

[Liu, Jianguo (Jack)]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This is a friendly reminder -- Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture on March 20. 
Please see below for detailed information.   Many thanks!

***
Professor M. Granger Morgan at Carnegie Mellon University will deliver a Rachel 
Carson Distinguished Lecture via Zoom at 10:00 am (ET) on Thursday, March 20, 
2025.

Dr. M. Granger Morgan is the Hamerschlag University Professor at Carnegie 
Mellon University and has directed the Center for Climate and Energy Decision 
Making. His research addresses problems in science, technology, and public 
policy with a particular focus on energy, environmental systems, climate 
change, and risk analysis, perception and communication.. Many prestigious 
honors and awards have recognized Professor Morgan's exceptional 
accomplishments. For example, he is a member of the National Academy of 
Sciences, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a 
recipient of the Federation of American Scientists Public Service Award.

His lecture is titled "Electricity without Greenhouse Gases: Essential to 
Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change".

If not already, please do a very simple registration to receive the Zoom link 
for the lecture: 
https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cvDHe5cgQIaVpalLNKWn1g#/registration

Please add the Zoom link to your calendar after receiving the registration 
message.
More information about the lecture and Professor 
Morgan is available at 
https://www.canr.msu.edu/csis/service/2025-rachel-carson-distinguished-anniversary-lecture-series-by-m-granger-morgan

Information about some other upcoming and previous lectures is available at 
https://www.canr.msu.edu/csis/service/

*
Jianguo (Jack) Liu
Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability
Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability
Michigan State University
https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/jianguo_jack_liu

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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Transdisciplinary Human-Wildlife Conflict Management & Resolution

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Management of human-wildlife conflicts is considered to be one of the most
challenging tasks for wildlife management agencies around the world. Like
all real-world problems, addressing human-wildlife conflict requires
transdisciplinary thinking and combining knowledge in new and interesting
ways. Dr. Can blends scientific evidence of several academic disciplines
(e.g., ecology, wildlife management, psychology, cognitive neuroscience)
and 25 years of real-world experience to help participants develop a deep
and holistic understanding of human-wildlife conflicts and equip them with
the practical skills necessary to develop human-wildlife conflict
management plans.

Students will learn by (1) watching pre-recorded lectures, (2) critically
examining the uniquely curated course material (peer reviewed articles,
gray literature, videos), (3) working on individual and small group
assignments, and (4) participating in live 2-hr group discussions on the
weekends that are recorded (Q&A sessions).

DATES:
- Learn at your own pace with instructor support May 26 - July 13
- Live meetings (also recorded) on Saturdays 1-3 p.m. ET

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 28;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

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Ecolog-L Academia since the 1960s

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Academia since the 1960s

Dear colleagues:

A colleague and I have been involved in a project that traces changes in
colleges and universities, with emphasis in the USA, since the
1960's-1980's. If you have direct knowledge of academia since the 1960s
from life experiences and/or readings, we would like to speak with you. If
you wish to speak with us, please, feel free to contact me off the list. If
you have colleagues/friends who may want to speak with us, please feel free
to forward this message to them. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Jorge

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Ecolog-L Course live online Modelling and Analysing Multivariate Traits Evolution using R, May 12- 21, 2025

[Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno]

Dear colleagues,

Registration is open for Transmitting Science course "Modelling and 
Analysing Multivariate Traits Evolution using R"- 4th edition.


This course only accepts 16 participants, acceptance on "first come, 
first served" basis.


Dates and schedule: Online live sessions on May 12th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 
and 21st, 2025; from 14:00 to 10:00 to 12:30 and from 13:00 to 15:00 
(Madrid time zone).


Instructor: Dr. Julien Clavel [1] (NNRS, France), author of the package 
mvMORPH [2] (together with Aaron King and Emmanuel Paradis).


This course is addressed to any researcher studying phylogenetic 
comparative methods using multivariate data.


For all the information, please check the course webpage: 
https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/evolution/modelling-and-analysing-multivariate-traits-evolution-using-r/


Course overview:

In this workshop students will be introduced to multivariate 
phylogenetic comparative methods with the mvMORPH R package.


The mvMORPH package contains tools for modelling the evolution of 
correlated continuous traits (e.g. morphometric measurement, geometric 
morphometric datasets, life history traits, gene expression data, etc.) 
on phylogenetic trees [ with either fossil species, extant species or 
both] as well as statistical tools such as multivariate generalized 
least squares (GLS) linear models -e.g. multivariate regression, MANOVA, 
MANCOVA - for studying comparative datasets.


In this course, students will be first introduced to some theory with 
illustrative examples (both from simulated data as well as students' own 
datasets) and will learn how to interpret the models, their parameters, 
as well as how to assess their reliability.


If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the course 
coordinator at cour...@transmittingscience.com


With best regards

Sole

Check the full list of Transmitting Science upcoming courses here: 
https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/


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Ecolog-L Apply now: Wetland Recontamination Literature Review

[Laura Logozzo (via ecolog-l list)]

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Wetland Recontamination Literature 
Review
Dear Colleagues,

The New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program is thrilled to announce a new 
funding opportunity for a literature review on wetland recontamination in the 
Hudson Raritan Estuary.

Habitat loss is the most significant driver of threatened species extinction 
globally, and wetland restoration is needed to meet federal and local habitat 
goals. HEP is seeking proposals to evaluate how the recontamination of restored 
urban wetlands impacts wildlife, weighing these risks against the benefits of 
urban restoration and the risks of inaction, such as habitat loss.

This opportunity will support one project for up to $25,000.

Interested researchers should submit a letter of intent through 
ProposalCentral,
 our grants portal, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time, April 11, 2025.

Click 
here
 for more details about the RFP and instructions for how to submit your letter 
of intent.

For any questions about the RFP, please contact Laura Logozzo at 
la...@hudsonriver.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Laura Logozzo, PhD
Associate Scientist
NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program
Hudson River Foundation


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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Climate-Smart Conservation: Innovating for a Resilient Future🌿

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The challenges of a changing climate also bring unprecedented opportunities
to reimagine how we think about conservation. This course explores
Climate-Smart Conservation—a forward-thinking approach that integrates
climate change considerations into natural resource management with
intentionality and innovation.

Using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation
Standards) as a framework, you’ll learn how to design forward-looking
conservation goals, and to consider a range of adaptation strategies that
address key climate impacts and vulnerabilities. Through hands-on tools,
practical guidance, and big-picture discussions, this course will empower
you to create conservation plans that anticipate future challenges and
inspire transformative solutions.

Whether you're an experienced conservation planner or just beginning your
journey, join us to unlock the potential of climate-smart planning and lead
the way in shaping a thriving, sustainable future for our planet.

DATES:
- Live meetings (recorded) May 6 - June 17th.
- Course will run on Tuesdays, May 6-June 17, from 5:00-7:00 EST

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 31;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/climate-smart-conservation-innovating-for-a-resilient-future


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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Plant Identification for Wildlife Biologists 🌿🌺

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Plants structure ecosystems and provide habitat and food for wildlife. As
such, identifying and classifying plants are essential skills for wildlife
biologists but are often underemphasized in wildlife curriculums or
overlooked altogether. This course gives students a foundation in the
practical skills needed to identify and classify plants in their location
of interest (e.g., study area, forest, park, management unit). Students
will learn how to define characteristics of plants, classify plants into
major plant groups and common plant families, and use technical keys to
identify plant species from their local areas. By the end, students will
produce a digital plant collection for their location of interest. Credit
from successful completion of this course can be used to earn professional
certifications (e.g., The Wildlife Society’s Certified Wildlife
Biologist®), and if taken for academic credit, can meet the minimum
educational requirements for federal and state wildlife biology jobs that
require formal education in botany and the related plant sciences.

DATES:
- May 27 - July 20, 2025 (with course access through August 17)

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 27;
SAVE $75)

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wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L Professional development opportunity: Urban Forests and Climate Change professional course

[Papa, Chad]

Course Description:
The Michigan State University Forest Carbon and Climate Program is exciting to 
announce enrollment in the Urban Forests and Climate Change professional course 
for the May 9-August 9 enrollment period. This course explores the ways in 
which urban forestry can improve climate change resilience while providing 
myriad benefits to both ecological and social communities. Learners will gain a 
comprehensive understanding of the roles urban forest management and 
sustainable wood construction play in climate change mitigation, highlighting 
key obstacles and opportunities specific to urban and municipal-level forestry. 
The course identifies unique themes and addresses the ways in which urban 
forests can be impacted by climate change as well as how management can be used 
as a tool to reduce social inequities, improve human health and well-being, and 
reduce environmental and community vulnerability to climate-induced stressors.

This course includes the following learning topics:
1.   Introduction to Urban Forests, Carbon, and Climate Change: 
Overview of urban forest definitions, characteristics, carbon dynamics, and key 
challenges
2.   Physical Challenges and Solutions in Urban Forests: Climate change 
impacts and adaptive management solutions to address key challenges related to 
environmental health of urban forest systems
3.   Social Challenges and Solutions in Urban Forests: Anthropogenic 
impacts and adaptive management solutions to address key challenges related to 
community health, equity, and access to urban forest systems
4.   Urban Forest Planning, Financing, and Implementation: Common tools 
and activities that account for climate mitigation and enhanced social equity 
in urban forest planning and implementation processes, with a review of various 
case study examples
5.   Urban Wood Utilization: Overview of wood dynamics and uses in the 
urban environment including waste and emissions, wood use supply chains, and 
mass timber construction

Intended Audience:
* Forest managers
* Policy actors
* Urban planners
* Extension agents
* All interested individuals are invited to participate

COST: $250, completed in 2-3 weeks, ~5-7 hours
Learn more about the course: 
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Ecolog-L Marine Parasitology Course offered at Shoals Marine Lab: June 2-16, 2025

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Please pass along to any interested undergraduate students!

Come to a beautiful island to learn all about the amazing world of marine 
parasites. In June 2025, Marine Parasitology & Disease is being offered again 
at the Shoals Marine Lab, located on Appledore Island, Maine: 
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/marine-parasitology-disease

This course explore marine parasites and pathogens at multiple levels, 
including: (1) the evolutionary perspective with an emphasis on co-evolutionary 
relationships; (2) parasitic diseases and life cycles (from simple to complex); 
(3) taxonomic and phylogenetic understanding of parasite and host groups (with 
a focus on metazoan parasites and hosts); (4) ecological implications of 
parasitism in marine systems-at the population, community, and ecosystem 
levels; and (5) the effects of human-induced global change on parasitism in 
marine communities.

Students in the course also get to take part in a short, hands-on research 
project, learning valuable study design skills in the process. The rocky 
intertidal is just minutes from instructional facilities and dorms, allowing 
students to take part in multiple field activities, as well as working in the 
lab. We also often visit multiple islands in the Isles of Shoals Archipelago, 
learning about how parasite life cycles are influenced by free-living (host) 
diversity and human activities.

There are numerous scholarship opportunities as well!

See class details below:

Marine Parasitology and Disease
Course Dates
June 2, 2025 to June 16, 2025

Prerequisites
One semester of college-level biology or equivalent.

Equivalent Note
ALL STUDENTS: See the Financial Support & 
Scholarships
 page for details about a course-specific award which can be applied towards 
the cost of enrolling in Marine Parasitology and Disease and other select SML 
courses for summer 2025.

https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/

Please reach out to Dr. April Blakeslee 
(blakesleea...@ecu.edu) or Dr. Amy Fowler 
(afowl...@gmu.edu)  with any questions!
Best,

Dr. April MH Blakeslee, Ph.D. (She/Her)
Associate Professor, Biology Department,
101 E 10th St, Life Sciences & Biotechnology Building
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
http://www.blakesleelab.com/

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Ecolog-L Summer courses at Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation!

[Anneke Deluycker]

ENROLL NOW in the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation 2025 Summer 
Courses!

Spend the summer with SMSC during your online, 
in-person or hybrid summer course. Programs are 3 or 4 credits, and span 1 to 
7+ weeks.

2025 Courses:

CONS 440/540: Field Skills in 
Ecology
May 18–30 | 4 credits | In-person

CONS 472: Introduction to Animal 
Behavior
June 2-16 | 3 credits | Virtual

CONS 332: Insect 
Biology
June 9 – July 29 | 4 credits | Mostly virtual, 1 week in-person

CONS 480/580: Primate Behavior, Ecology and 
Conservation
June 30 - August 1 | 3 credits | Virtual

CONS 460/560: Statistics and Study Design in Ecology and Conservation 

July 14 - August 15 | 3 credits | Virtual

For more information, visit 
smconservation.gmu.edu or email 
s...@gmu.edu.
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