The Canadian-American Studies Committee at UB invites proposals for projects and activities that are designed to encourage and promote increased awareness and understanding at UB of Canada and of relations between Canada and the United States. These grants are made possible with the assistance of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Studies Grant Program of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, and by the College of Arts & Sciences, University at Buffalo.
Application deadline is 12:00 Noon, Monday, March 19, 2012
Proposals are welcome from full-time UB faculty and UB graduate students that have faculty sponsorship for the proposed project or activity. Because of the relatively small amount of funding available, priority will be given to requests that do not exceed $1000. Grants are provided to help defray direct costs only. Generally, support is limited to the following: research-related activities, travel costs for speakers or artists, support for conferences and/or workshops, student mobility, linkages and research collaboration with Canadian universities. Grant monies must be expended prior to June 30, 2013.
The Committee encourages individuals to submit proposals for projects that offer promise for eventually securing external funding, or that establish and strengthen collaborative ties with colleagues in Canada. Funds from this program may be used to pilot or plan larger projects, particularly those targeting the Canadian Embassy Grant Program.
Application forms may be found at http://canam.buffalo.edu/docs/Sp12grantapp.pdf
Thursday, February 2, 2012
University of Minnesota 2012 Hydrogeology Summer Field Course (16 July-5 Aug)
An intensive 4 undergrad credit (ESci 4971W) or 2 graduate credit (ESci 5971), three week, hands-on field course is scheduled for 16 July – 5 August 2012. The first week is held on the U of M –Minneapolis campus. The second two weeks are conducted at our Hydrogeology Field Site near Akeley, Minnesota. Our heavily-instrumented field site is part of the larger USGS SHAEP interdisciplinary research project on Williams and Shingobee lakes (http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/projects/SHAEP/). Lodging for the latter portion of the course will be at the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve (www.deep-portage.org).
The course is designed to teach students to solve practical hydrogeologic problems by collecting and analyzing hydrogeologic, physical, and chemical field data. Students gain proficiency using state-of-the-art equipment as they study the surface and subsurface flow within an instrumented watershed. Specific field laboratories include:
• Hydrogeologic mapping and surveying using GPS and conventional surveying tools.
• GIS environmental applications and introduction to numerical modelling.
• Water quality sampling, field tests, chemical analyses, interpretation and reporting.
• Drill rig observation: split-spoon sampling, description and textural analyses, and well construction.
• Borehole geophysical techniques and tools.
• Single- and multi-well aquifer testing techniques and data analysis.
• Stream gauging, surface water monitoring and ground water/surface water interactions in lakes and wetlands.
• Technical/scientific report writing.
Credit & Prerequisites:
• The course is offered as a 4-credit undergrad course, ESci 4971W or as a 2-credit grad course, ESci 5971.
• Can be taken as a first hydrogeology/environmental science course, or as a practical hands-on follow-up course to more theoretical courses. Either way works.
• The high instructor-to-student ratio and an informal setting allows for personalized education, peer-to-peer learning with top students from around the world, and lots of instructor interaction.
• Enrollment is limited to 28 students. External applications accepted starting on 1 Jan 2012.
• U of MN students have priority on 14 slots through 1 Mar 2012.
• Additional students admitted on a space available basis after 1 March 2012.
• Instructor permission (based on college coursework in geology and environmental sciences).
• Student is available for the full class period from 16 July – 5 August 2012.
Preliminary Cost Estimates: $3,600 for local and $3,900 for out of town students.
For student testimonies, photos, FAQs, sign-up forms, and much more, please visit our website at:
www.geo.umn.edu/orgs/camp/hydrocamp or contact Calvin Alexander at alexa001@umn.edu or (612) 624-3517.
The course is designed to teach students to solve practical hydrogeologic problems by collecting and analyzing hydrogeologic, physical, and chemical field data. Students gain proficiency using state-of-the-art equipment as they study the surface and subsurface flow within an instrumented watershed. Specific field laboratories include:
• Hydrogeologic mapping and surveying using GPS and conventional surveying tools.
• GIS environmental applications and introduction to numerical modelling.
• Water quality sampling, field tests, chemical analyses, interpretation and reporting.
• Drill rig observation: split-spoon sampling, description and textural analyses, and well construction.
• Borehole geophysical techniques and tools.
• Single- and multi-well aquifer testing techniques and data analysis.
• Stream gauging, surface water monitoring and ground water/surface water interactions in lakes and wetlands.
• Technical/scientific report writing.
Credit & Prerequisites:
• The course is offered as a 4-credit undergrad course, ESci 4971W or as a 2-credit grad course, ESci 5971.
• Can be taken as a first hydrogeology/environmental science course, or as a practical hands-on follow-up course to more theoretical courses. Either way works.
• The high instructor-to-student ratio and an informal setting allows for personalized education, peer-to-peer learning with top students from around the world, and lots of instructor interaction.
• Enrollment is limited to 28 students. External applications accepted starting on 1 Jan 2012.
• U of MN students have priority on 14 slots through 1 Mar 2012.
• Additional students admitted on a space available basis after 1 March 2012.
• Instructor permission (based on college coursework in geology and environmental sciences).
• Student is available for the full class period from 16 July – 5 August 2012.
Preliminary Cost Estimates: $3,600 for local and $3,900 for out of town students.
For student testimonies, photos, FAQs, sign-up forms, and much more, please visit our website at:
www.geo.umn.edu/orgs/camp/hydrocamp or contact Calvin Alexander at alexa001@umn.edu or (612) 624-3517.
EERE Sponsored 2012 Geothermal Student Competition
The US Department Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is pleased to announce the 2012 Geothermal Student Competition. The Competition is designed to support, inspire, and promote innovation, exploration, and entrepreneurship among the nation’s emerging young thinkers. The Competition platform focuses on developing and advancing the next generation of geothermal energy exploration technology that can potentially unleash an infusion of reliable, cost-effective, and clean geothermal energy into the US energy economy.
The Challenge:
Undergraduate and graduate student teams, guided by a faculty member in the role of mentor, are challenged to conduct a professional-quality assessment of the Snake River Plain site in Idaho using innovative exploration technologies. Research should be based on the case study analysis provided using one or more of the following exploration technologies: (1) geophysics, (2) geochemistry, (3) remote sensing; and (4) geology. Please note: faculty should be providing limited support. This is intended to be a student competition.
Who Should Apply?
The Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering and business programs of study.
Where do I Apply?
The Competition application, guidelines, and copies of the case study can all be found on the Competition website http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal
How does the Competition work?
The Competition is divided into two phases:
Phase I
Student teams, comprised of up to four students with the faculty mentor serving in the capacity of project advisor and coach, will submit an application through the website detailing their project plan. The top ten competitive applicants are selected and the winning teams, their mentors, and their schools are notified and advanced into Phase II of the competition. Teams entering Phase II all receive a $10K stipend to defray the cost associated with equipment purchase, travel and other expenses incurred during the research cycle.
Phase II
The teams are required to participate in monthly review meetings and submit regular reports documenting their progress. Phase II is completed when the Teams submit the required technical paper and present their findings to the team of expert judges at the Geothermal Council Capstone event. ORISE will manage all aspects of the competition including recruitment, program promotion, conducting an application review and coordinating Capstone judging panels, for the selection and award process.
Please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by email Desmond.Stubbs@orau.org or by phone (865) 603-2461.
We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!
The Challenge:
Undergraduate and graduate student teams, guided by a faculty member in the role of mentor, are challenged to conduct a professional-quality assessment of the Snake River Plain site in Idaho using innovative exploration technologies. Research should be based on the case study analysis provided using one or more of the following exploration technologies: (1) geophysics, (2) geochemistry, (3) remote sensing; and (4) geology. Please note: faculty should be providing limited support. This is intended to be a student competition.
Who Should Apply?
The Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering and business programs of study.
Where do I Apply?
The Competition application, guidelines, and copies of the case study can all be found on the Competition website http://orise.orau.gov/geothermal
How does the Competition work?
The Competition is divided into two phases:
Phase I
Student teams, comprised of up to four students with the faculty mentor serving in the capacity of project advisor and coach, will submit an application through the website detailing their project plan. The top ten competitive applicants are selected and the winning teams, their mentors, and their schools are notified and advanced into Phase II of the competition. Teams entering Phase II all receive a $10K stipend to defray the cost associated with equipment purchase, travel and other expenses incurred during the research cycle.
Phase II
The teams are required to participate in monthly review meetings and submit regular reports documenting their progress. Phase II is completed when the Teams submit the required technical paper and present their findings to the team of expert judges at the Geothermal Council Capstone event. ORISE will manage all aspects of the competition including recruitment, program promotion, conducting an application review and coordinating Capstone judging panels, for the selection and award process.
Please contact Dr. Desmond Stubbs, Program Manager by email Desmond.Stubbs@orau.org or by phone (865) 603-2461.
We look forward to receiving highly competitive and innovative ideas from your students!
AGI Policy Internship Opportunity for Students
Paid Internships in Geoscience and Policy in Washington DC - Apply Now The American Geosciences Institute's Government Affairs Program offers summer and semester internship opportunities for geoscience students (undergraduates and/or Masters students) with an interest in public policy and in how Washington impacts the geoscience community. Interns gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies while enhancing their writing, research, and web publishing skills. The deadline for online submission of application is March 15, 2012 for the summer interns, April 15, 2012 for the fall intern and October 15, 2012 for the spring 2013 intern. Stipends for the interns are generously supported by AGI, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the American Institute of Professional Geologists Foundation. The American Geophysical Union, the Soil Science Society of America, the American Institute of Physics, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society offer similar internships that may be of interest to geoscience students. Please visit their web sites or contact AGI at govt@agiweb.org for more information. -- Wilson Bonner Government Affairs Policy Associate American Geological Institute 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302-1502 (703)379-2480 ext. 204 bonner@agiweb.org
USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) began the Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program (now called Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program) in 2001 in honor of Walter C. Mendenhall, the fifth Director of the USGS. The Mendenhall Program provides an opportunity for recent PhD graduates (within five years since completion of the doctoral degree) to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff. The Program is intended to provide research fellows with experiences that enhance their personal scientific skills and accomplishments. Through the Mendenhall Program the USGS acquires current expertise to assist in the advancement of its scientific goals.
Mendenhall Fellowships are 2-year appointments with competitive salary and benefits. Mendenhall Fellows are typically granted project expense funds appropriate to the scope of research to be conducted. Postdoctoral research projects under this program have spanned a wide range of scientific topics of interest and relevance to the mission of the USGS. For additional information, please consult the Project Profiles section of the Mendenhall Program web site at the following URL: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc.
What is it like to be a USGS Mendenhall Fellow? Check out the FAQ section of the program web site for some informative quotes from previous Mendenhall Fellows. Also, another way, of course, is to find out directly from a Fellow -- Project Profiles contain their contact information.
FY-13 Mendenhall postdoctoral research opportunities are currently being advertised through the Program web site. The application deadline is February 21, 2012. The earliest start date for the FY-13 Fellowships is October 2012.
Program contacts:
Overall Program and Science - Dr. Rama K. Kotra, 703-648-6271, rkotra@usgs.gov,
Human Resources - Ms. Susan Fong-Young, 916-278-9402, sfyoung@usgs.gov
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc
Mendenhall Fellowships are 2-year appointments with competitive salary and benefits. Mendenhall Fellows are typically granted project expense funds appropriate to the scope of research to be conducted. Postdoctoral research projects under this program have spanned a wide range of scientific topics of interest and relevance to the mission of the USGS. For additional information, please consult the Project Profiles section of the Mendenhall Program web site at the following URL: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc.
What is it like to be a USGS Mendenhall Fellow? Check out the FAQ section of the program web site for some informative quotes from previous Mendenhall Fellows. Also, another way, of course, is to find out directly from a Fellow -- Project Profiles contain their contact information.
FY-13 Mendenhall postdoctoral research opportunities are currently being advertised through the Program web site. The application deadline is February 21, 2012. The earliest start date for the FY-13 Fellowships is October 2012.
Program contacts:
Overall Program and Science - Dr. Rama K. Kotra, 703-648-6271, rkotra@usgs.gov,
Human Resources - Ms. Susan Fong-Young, 916-278-9402, sfyoung@usgs.gov
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc
AWWA Water Works Association Scholarships
The NY Section of AWWA awards four scholarships every year, two for undergraduates, one for graduate students and one for AWWA members or their family. The deadline for filing is
Monday, February 6, 2012. General information can be found at: http://www.nysawwa.org
On the home page, go to "Students" under "Important Links and Information".
The three available scholarships are listed near the bottom of the page. The direct link for applying is:
http://fs11.formsite.com/nysawwaorg/form22/print Hope you can help us get the word out. Perhaps, you can encourage students in your classes to apply, or to nominate someone yourself, or to pass this information along to others.
We’d appreciate any help you might be able to give.
Best regards,
Henry Bokuniewicz
Professor of Oceanography
Marine Sciences Research Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York 11794-5000
USA
Monday, February 6, 2012. General information can be found at: http://www.nysawwa.org
On the home page, go to "Students" under "Important Links and Information".
The three available scholarships are listed near the bottom of the page. The direct link for applying is:
http://fs11.formsite.com/nysawwaorg/form22/print Hope you can help us get the word out. Perhaps, you can encourage students in your classes to apply, or to nominate someone yourself, or to pass this information along to others.
We’d appreciate any help you might be able to give.
Best regards,
Henry Bokuniewicz
Professor of Oceanography
Marine Sciences Research Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York 11794-5000
USA
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Grant Opportunities for Graduate Research
The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible and qualified recipients pursuing a degree program related to oil, gas, or other mineral formation evaluation. Grants are available for graduate students as well as faculty members to support research studies and educational projects related to formation evaluation and are awarded on a competitive basis.
Deadline for the 2012-2013 Academic Year: April 1, 2012
Application forms available by visiting: http://www.spwla.org/foundation/applications
or contact: SPWLA Scholarship and Grant Committee. Tel: 713-947-8727; email: spwla@spwla.org
Deadline for the 2012-2013 Academic Year: April 1, 2012
Application forms available by visiting: http://www.spwla.org/foundation/applications
or contact: SPWLA Scholarship and Grant Committee. Tel: 713-947-8727; email: spwla@spwla.org
Evolving Earth Foundation Foundation 2012 Student Grant Program
The Evolving Earth Foundation has launched its 2012 student research grant program in the earth sciences. A total of ten grants are available annually, for amounts of up to $3000 per grant. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers at accredited U.S. colleges and universities or research institutions are eligible and encouraged to apply for grants. The deadline for application is March 1st, 2012.
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