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February 15, 2008
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~In This Edition~ EEB DEPARTMENT NEW Welcome Matthew Sullivan! Monday Seminar Series CoS “The Edges of Life" Seminar Series Special Seminar by Lawrence Grossman Free Journals – Michod Lab Free Back Issues of Science and Nature NEWS FROM OTHER AREAS Nominations for the Packard Fellowships Diversity in Science and Engineering Mixer! NEW COURSES/SEMINARS OF INTEREST Fire, Climate, and Ecosystems In Northern Mexico: A Special Colloquium National Phenology Network (NPN) Brown Bag Announcement How to Write a Successful Tinker Proposal Workshop American College of Epidemiology Annual Meeting One-Day Conference - Future of the Federal-State Relationship in Addressing Climate Change "Evolutionary Theory & Consumption" - A Seminar Presentation by Gad Saad, Ph.D. Entomology Seminar – February 21, 2008 Astrobiology and the Sacred Spring 2008 Lecture Series FELLOWSHIP/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/CLASSIFIEDS Post-Doctoral Research Associate (renewable for up to 3-years) PhD Studentship - Dr. Daniel Reuman’s Group Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experience for Undergraduates Estuarine Science Program Position Available: Work Study Conference Assistant CoordinatorEnvironmental Education Position Middle School Science Fair Judges Needed High School Science Fair Judges Needed Join Team Pi in Supporting Multiple Sclerosis Research Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring a Night at the Gaslight Theater
~EEB DEPARTMENT NEWS~ Welcome Matthew Sullivan!
The EEB Department is very pleased to say that Matthew B. Sullivan has joined the department this semester as an Assistant Professor. Matt’s research focus is on the co-evolution of microbe and virus (phage) in ‘wild’ populations, as well as the impact of marine phages on microbe-mediated global biogeochemistry. If you wish to contact Matt, his current email address is mbsulli@email.arizona.edu and office and lab’s are in LSS. His phone number is 626-6297. His website is http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Faculty/mbsulli/ Welcome to EEB Matthew Sullivan! Monday Seminar Series *Please note time change as of last semester’s seminar time. Dr. Elizabeth Losos Duke University http://www.ots.duke.edu/en/about/new_president.shtml Host: Dr. Brian Enquist Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Changing Tropical Ecosystems
Tuesday “Noon” Seminar Series Title: The history of divergence of Trypanosoma cruzi based on phylogenetic analysis of multiple genes
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Maria Sans – Nachman Lab Title: TBA
CoS “The Edges of Life" Seminar Series
Today, perspectives are changing on a wide range of issues including the origins of life, how life differentiates itself from its surroundings and the discoveries regarding life that will emerge in the near future. The series will feature prominent researchers that will discuss how science and technology might address issues central to the concept of life. The schedule of speakers (lectures begin at 7 p.m.): Life's Human Edge: Changing Perspectives on the End of Life Life's Technological Edge: The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology Special Seminar by Lawrence Grossman Genetics Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in cooperation with the Departments of Pediatrics and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology presents a special seminar by Lawrence Grossman, Ph.D. Professor and Director, Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Wayne State University School of Medicine “Cytochrome oxidase: Role in hypoxia and neuronal evolution” Free Journals – Michod Lab
The Michod lab is getting rid of all of our print journals. We have largely uninterrupted sets of the following journals: Evolution (1974-2003), The Mathematical Journal (1992-1996), The Sciences (1987-2000), Scientific American (1985-2000), Trends in Genetics (1986-2003), Nature Biotechnology (1997-1999), American Scientist (1982-1988), Trends in Ecology and Evolution (1986-2004), The American Naturalist (2001-2003), Journal of Bacteriology (1984-1991), Science (1996-2003), Biotechniques (1999-2001), Nature (1986-1994), Ecology (1976-1994), and Ecological Monographs (1976-1994). There are also a few more recent issues of Journal of Mammalogy, Systematic Biology, Integrative Biology, and Invertebrate Biology. If you would like any or (yikes!) all of these, stop by BSW 413 any time. Free Back Issues of Science and Nature The Nachman lab is purging their back issues of Science and Nature. If anyone would like any/all of them, please stop by BSW 333. Our holdings for Science include volumes 270-318, and our holdings for Nature include volumes 404-450.
~NEWS FROM OTHER AREAS~ Nominations for the Packard Fellowships
FROM: Joaquin Ruiz, Dean RE: David and Lucile Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering - 2008
The Packard Foundation has invited the University to submit two nominations for the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering. The announcement can found at http://www.packard.org. Please submit your nominees to Bo Baylor (bbaylor@email.arizona.edu, 621-4060) in my office by Tuesday, March 3, 2008.
(1) One-page summary of the proposed program. (2) Curriculum vitae of the nominee.
The nominations will be ranked and forwarded to the office of the VP for Research. If more than two nominations are received University-wide, a committee of peers will be convened to select the University's two candidates. The deadline for submission to Packard is April 21, 2008. Diversity in Science and Engineering Mixer! FREE Papa John’s PIZZA AND SODAS!!! When: Tuesday, February 19th Time: 5:15-7:00pm Where: César Chávez Bldg – Rm. 205 Who: Targeting underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Sponsor: College of Science Why: To continue to build a strong community of underrepresented students to support one another in their pursuit of careers in the STEM fields. A strong network is one of the keys to success. RSVP: kimberly@optics.arizona.edu, (RSVP is not required, but requested) Hosted by: The Center for Materials and Devices for Information Technology Research (CMDITR), the Latino Association of Graduate Students in Engineering and Science (LAGSES), and the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA).
~NEW COURSES/SEMINARS OF INTEREST~ Fire, Climate, And Ecosystems in Northern Mexico: A Special Colloquium The School of Natural Resources is hosting a special colloquium on fire, climate, and forest ecosystems Monday, February 25, Noon – 1:30 PM in Biological Sciences East, Room 124. Speakers and panelists will include: Dr. José Villanueva-Díaz, INIFAP, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. Dr. Peter Brown, Rocky Mountain Tree-Ring Research, Ft. Collins, CO, USA Dr. Eladio Cornejo-Oviedo, Universidad Autónoma Agraria “Antonio Narro”, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico Citlali Cortés Montaño, Graduate Program in Forest Ecology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA Larissa Yocom, Graduate Program in Forest Ecology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA Convener: Dr. Don Falk, School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona. For further information please contact: Don Falk (dafalk@u.arizona.edu) or Anne Hartley (hartleya@Ag.arizona.edu, 621-7255).How to Write a Successful Tinker Proposal Workshop
How to Write a Successful Tinker Proposal Workshop: February 19th, 3:30-4:30, Marshall Bldg. 284 (If necessary due to overflow, a second 45 minute workshop will follow @ 4:30) Dr. Margaret Wilder, chair of the Tinker Committee, will offer a workshop for Tinker applicants on Tuesday, 2/19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The workshop will cover "How to Write a Successful Tinker Proposal” and will briefly cover Human Subjects issues. Time will be provided for specific questions to Dr. Wilder as well. Students are highly encouraged to attend as this will be the only information session for applicants. For more information visit: http://clas.arizona.edu/funding/graduate_students/ American College of Epidemiology Annual Meeting American College of Epidemiology Annual Meeting Sept. 14-16, 2008 “The Dawn of Evolutionary Epidemiology: Applying Evolutionary Theory in an Epidemiologic Context” http://www.acepidemiology2.org/
Next year (2009) we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of the Species.” While evolutionary theory is the most fundamental of all biologic theories, it is not commonly applied in epidemiology. At this year’s ACE meeting, to be held September 14-16 in Tucson, Arizona, we will explore how an understanding of modern evolutionary theory can enhance our understanding of the distribution and determinants of health and disease. Thinking about organisms—humans included—as both products of, and active participants in, the ongoing evolutionary process can provide novel insights into epidemiological phenomena, and lead the epidemiological detective down new and exciting pathways to discovery and understanding. How better to understand the distribution and determinants of disease, than to begin with some idea of why the organism came to be the way it is? The evolutionary approach has yielded great advances in the understanding of virulence, host-pathogen interactions, toxins, chronic diseases, cancer, and many other diseases and biomedical processes. It is also leading to significant advances in an understanding of human behavior. The ACE Meeting Program will include an overview of some of these successes, and identify areas where evolutionary theory might be usefully applied.
The Program Committee is delighted to present a meeting which includes the most eminent scientists from epidemiology, genetics, and Darwinian medicine, who will discuss a range of applications of evolutionary theory in epidemiology, from genetic epidemiology, to health disparities, to infection, to mental health. The Program also includes a session by the policy committee regarding how genome wide association studies impact epidemiology.
"Evolutionary Theory & Consumption" - A Seminar Presentation by Gad Saad, Ph.D. Date & Time: Monday, February 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Catalina Room, Student Union You are cordially invited to attend “Evolutionary Theory & Consumption” a seminar presentation by Gad Saad, Ph.D. Dr. Gad Saad, an evolutionary consumer psychologist, will discuss the key points of his recently released book, The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption. It is the first academic work to demonstrate the intricate links between evolutionary theory and consumption. The book posits that (1) numerous consumption acts can be mapped onto four Darwinian modules (survival, reproductive, kin, and reciprocity), (2) the contents of cultural products (e.g., advertising images, song lyrics and music videos, movie and television themes, self-help books, etc.) are manifestations of our evolved biological heritage, and (3) various forms of dark-side consumption (e.g., pathological gambling or compulsive buying) possess a Darwinian etiology. Dr. Saad will also discuss some of the ongoing and recently completed empirical projects within this research stream including the relationship between men’s testosterone levels and conspicuous consumption, the effects of the menstrual cycle on consumption phenomena, and an exploration of sequential choice models as applied to the ultimate of all consumption choices – mate choice. Gad Saad is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). He received a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science and an M.B.A. from McGill University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. He has published almost 40 scientific works, many of which lie at the intersection of evolutionary psychology and a broad range of disciplines including medicine (OCD and suicide), behavioral game theory, marketing, advertising, and consumer behavior. RSVP to Annette Garcia (amgarcia@email.arizona.edu) Entomology Seminar – February 21, 2008
Department of EntomologySpring 2008 Seminar Series
Rufus Isaacs Assoc. Professor in Entomology Michigan State University
Title: Conservation of native bees in highbush blueberry Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:00 P.M., Marley 230 Auditorium Refreshments served outside auditorium at 3:45 p.m.
Astrobiology and the Sacred Spring 2008 Lecture Series Spring 2008 Lecture Series Astrobiology and the Sacred: Implications of Life Beyond Earth Year 4: "Mission to Planets"
In the fourth and final year of the project, we recapitulate the current situation in astrobiology, but return the focus to the home planet. As techniques improve to allow the detection of Earth-like planets, we are reminded of the fragility and the potential rarity of our own ecosystem. From the perspectives of astronomy, history, philosophy, and biology, 11 scientists and writers will consider the Earth within the context of the search for life in the universe.
Tuesday February 19, 2008 Roger Angel - Astronomer "Climate Change, Solar Energy and Geoengineering"
Thursday March 6, 2008 - Tuesday March 11, 2008 - Thursday March 13, 2008 Templeton Fellow Jennifer Hecht - Poet, Author, Historian "Cosmic Cosmopolitanism" (March 6) "The Speed of Life and Hoarders of Magnitude" (March 11) "Smarter Than Us" (March 13)
Tuesday March 25, 2008 Lynda Williams - Physicist, Chanteuse "Starship Earth: Future Evolution"
Tuesday April 8, 2008 Alan Weisman - Journalist, Author "The World, With or Without Us"
Tuesday April 15, 2008 Marty Hewlett - Biochemist, Philosopher "What Does It Mean to be Human? Biological, Philosophical, and Theological Issues"
Tuesday April 22, 2008 Tom Boyd - Philosophy, Religion "Preparing the Planet for Interstellar Visitations: A Sense of the Sacred and the Possibility of a Global Ethic"
Tuesday April 29, 2008 Ursula Goodenough - Biologist "Biology and the Sacred: Implications of Life on Earth"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 Nick Woolf - Astronomer "All Hitched Together"
LOCATION All lectures will take place at the UA's Center for Creative Photography. Lectures begin at 7pm and are free. The closest parking garage (hourly fee) can be found at the Park Avenue Garage. Some speakers may have a book signing session after the lecture.
FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information about speakers and their talks, campus maps, posters, and other information please visit our website at: http://scienceandreligion.arizona.edu or email templeton@as.arizona.edu
~FELLOWSHIP/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/CLASSIFIEDS~
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (renewable for up to 3-years) Focus: Carbon cycle science/atmospheric chemistry/infrared absorption spectroscopy Institution: Ecology & Evol. Biology and Biosphere 2, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Start Date: Spring/Summer 2008 We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist with strong background in both physical and ecosystem/carbon cycle science to work with an interdisciplinary team on deploying a new optical spectrometer (using Quantum Cascade Lasers, QCL) for measurements of CO2 and its rare isotopes in both the field and within Biosphere 2. The science goal is to study mechanisms controlling coupled carbon and water exchange between ecosystems and atmosphere. Implementation goals of the project are two-fold: first, to deploy, test and interpret results from a new QCL isotope ratio spectrometer making long-term eddy-covariance measurements of the isotopic composition (13C/12C and 18O/16O) of CO2 fluxes above Harvard Forest, Massachusetts; second, to configure and use similar instrumentation for mass balance and isotope studies as part of the University of Arizona’s new program at Biosphere 2, the unique enclosed ecosystem system science facility outside of Tucson, AZ. The position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time commitments in Boston, MA for the first year, during which the instrument would be deployed for testing and measurements at Harvard Forest (collaborating with scientists at Aerodyne Research, and at Harvard University’s laboratory for atmospheric chemistry). Subsequent work would focus on interpretation of Harvard Forest data, and design and implementation of related Biosphere 2 studies. This position provides exceptional opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using cutting-edge technology (see web page below for more project details). This is an interdisciplinary research program, and we do not expect candidates to be familiar with all of the relevant methods, although strong physical sciences background relevant to spectroscopic techniques or to field deployment of instrumentation is strongly desired. We expect to train the successful candidate in the relevant additional disciplines and skills (possibly including micrometeorology, forest ecophysiology and carbon cycling, isotope ecology). Competitive salary and benefits are provided; the University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer. To apply, visit: https://www.uacareertrack.com (job number 40159) Send (electronically) a description of research interests, CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Scott Saleska Ecology & Evolutionary Biology University of Arizona For more information on this project (including papers describing instrument and simulation of isofluxes) see web sites: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Saleska group) http://www.aerodyne.com/ (Aerodyne Research, Inc.)
PhD Studentship - Dr. Daniel Reuman’s Group
A PhD studentship is available to join Dr. Daniel Reuman’s group (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.reuman/) at Imperial College London in the Ecology and Evolution section of the Division of Biology. The focus of the research will be on the global effects of climate change on population dynamics. The student will analyze and model data from a large number of animal populations distributed worldwide. Financial support will follow NERC guidelines. The student must be eligible for NERC funding (EU citizens). To apply, please send CV, one-page statement of research interests, and contact information for two academic references to Daniel Reuman, care of Diana Anderson at d.anderson@imperial.ac.uk by 5pm on February 29, 2008. Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experience for Undergraduates Estuarine Science Program We would like to invite your students to apply for Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experience for Undergraduates Estuarine Science Program.
~12 week program during summer 2008. May 18 to August 10. ~$4200 stipend plus housing, travel to and from site ~http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU ~Applications due: February 29, 2008
We invite applications from undergraduates in diverse disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.
Since 1989, NSF has supported this program that brings students to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at either Chesapeake Biological Lab or Horn Point Lab of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
Details and application guidance at our web site:
A downloadable PDF flyer is available at: http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/research/reu/reu2008.pdf
While an advisory committee selects students from large and small institutions throughout the U.S., NSF is particularly interested in supporting talented students from institutions where access to marine science and to research projects is limited and who are from underrepresented groups in marine science. Please help us to "spread the word" about the terrific NSF REU program and, in particular, about the Maryland Sea Grant REU program. We would be grateful if you could forward this email on to your students and to colleagues at other academic institutions that might have qualified undergraduates. If you have any questions please feel free to email (moser@mdsg.umd.edu) or call Fredrika Moser at (301) 405-6373. Position Available: Work Study Conference Assistant CoordinatorThe Environmental Education Exchange is looking for an energized individual to assist in the coordination of a binational Environmental Education conference, working closely with the conference coordinator and committee in all aspects of the event organization. This is an excellent networking and professional development opportunity for an emerging EE professional, with possibilities for future collaboration. Our office is within walking distance from campus and we offer an accommodating schedule. Must be work study! For more information contact pepe@eeexchange.org.
Environmental Education Position
SENIORS/GRADUATE STUDENTS: A local environmental education program seeks a dynamic, responsible classroom presenter who works well with children. A Flexible schedule and your own vehicle required. The pay is great. Email resume and/or questions to outreach@eeexchange.org.
For more information please refer to http://www.eeexchange.org
Middle School Science Fair Judges Needed
Science Fair Judges Needed Join Team Pi in Supporting Multiple Sclerosis Research
What's going on? "Walk on the Wild Side" multiple sclerosis walk/fundraiser, Saturday, March 15, 8-10AM, Reid Park
Why get involved? Support families like mine affected by MS and scientists trying to understand and treat this complex autoimmune disease. And have fun doing it - walk and get free admission to Reid Park Zoo! Register to walk or make a pledge through Team Pi by March 12 and join our Pi(e) party featuring an assortment of homemade pies the day before the walk!
Pi(e) Party? Friday, March 14 (3.14 - Pi Day), 5PM, north patio of BioSci West
Register, donate, or learn more at the team website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/goto/TeamPi ...or see the flyer/pledge sheet in the EEB mailroom! FYI, there's no minimum donation required by the society to participate, but in the spirit of Pi Day, please consider donating $3.14.
Contact: EEB grad student/team captain Tovah, tovahs@email.arizona.edu
Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring a Night at the Gaslight Theater Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring a Night at the Gaslight Theater on May 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Gaslight Theatre and SAC invites you to join us for the finest family theatre & dinner entertainment in Arizona. Thrill to authentic foot-stomping musical comedy melodrama, complete with honky-tonk piano playing, sing alongs and much, much more! Cheer the hero and Boo the villain while enjoying mountains of free finger lickin' good popcorn and your favorite soft drink or beer, pizza, ice cream (which you can order from Little Anthony’s located next door)! ****************************************** Patricia Verdugo Administrative Secretary Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Arizona, BSW 310 Ph: 520-621-1588 Fax: 520-621-9190
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