Upcoming Opportunities & Deadlines

2007-08 Undergraduate Research Fellowship Application
The application for the 2007-08 Undergraduate Research Fellowship is available at http://esa.org/seeds/activities/FellowshipsInfo.php. The deadline to apply is September 15th. The SEEDS Fellowship allows undergraduate students to complete an independent research project to advance their experience in ecology with financial and logistical support provided by the SEEDS program. This unique opportunity also allows selected Fellows to work with SEEDS staff to select their research site and mentor.

 

Campus Ecology Chapter Special Project Grants
If your Chapter is in good standing, you are eligible to apply for a Special Project Grant. The first deadline for the new academic year is September 15th (extended). Proposal guidelines and budget worksheets can be found at http://esa.org/seeds/activities/CampusEcologyChapters/SpecialProjectGrants.php

 

SEEDS Event Recaps

2006 ESA Annual Meeting
The 2006 ESA Annual Meeting was another great success. The Meeting was held this year in Memphis, Tennessee from August 6-11 with the theme "Icons and Upstarts in Ecology." SEEDS had a strong presence at the Meeting, supporting the participation of thirty-five students and twelve faculty through travel awards. Meeting-wide SEEDS events included the Diversity Mixer which celebrated the 10th anniversary of SEEDS and two workshops - Highlights of Campus Ecology Chapters (see Highlights section) and Introduction to SEEDS: How ESA Members Can Get Involved. As always, ESA members were closely involved with SEEDS, serving as "meeting mentors" for the student awardees. Events for both students and mentees included a Saturday dinner and Monday breakfast. Photos will be available on the SEEDS website soon.

 

SEEDS Highlights

Chapter Workshop
The second annual Campus Ecology Chapter Workshop was held last month at the 2006 ESA Annual Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee. The lunchtime workshop provided an opportunity for all Chapters represented at the Meeting to share their accomplishments over the last year and their plans for the year ahead. For updates on the Chapters, go to: Chapters.

 

Ecology Bulletin Board

Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Participation Dates: November 5-8, 2006
This conference is targeted for students interested in graduate study and careers in fisheries and wildlife. Stipends are available to cover registration, transportation, lodging, and meals per diem. Stipend application deadline is September 25, 2006.
For information and online application visit http://seafwa2006.org

 

Planting Seeds For Future Harvests: UNC 2nd Annual Diversity Summit
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Participation Dates: October 5-6, 2006
This conference "Cultivating a Professional Community To Address the Growing Importance of Natural Resources and the Environment For A Diverse Population" is for anyone interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities of successfully aligning student interests and academic programs with the needs of industry and communities to better serve a diverse world. Registration deadline is September 8, 2006.
For information visit http://www.cnr.ncsu.edu/diversity/2ndDiversitySummit.htm

 

Archbold Biological Station Internship
Location: Lake Placid, Florida
Participation Dates: Internships generally run for 4-6 months but are flexible in their starting dates and durations.
Openings are available for research internships at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida. Research in the plant ecology laboratory of Eric Menges emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, population viability assessment, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management. Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education.
For information on benefits, eligibility, and how to apply, visit http://www.esa.org/opportunities/internship.php

 

Student Pugwash USA
Location: Nationwide (and globally through http://www.student-pugwash.org/)
Participation Dates: Our programs and conferences run throughout the year.
Student Pugwash USA enables students to think independently about how the development of cutting-edge science and technologies affect society—issues that range from international security to public health, from global warming to the development of U.S. science policy.  With chapters on more than 25 campuses across the country, Student Pugwash USA hosts regional and national conferences throughout the school year, currently focused on the issue of scientific integrity. 
For information on benefits, eligibility, and how to apply, visit http://www.esa.org/opportunities/internship.php

 

If you're interested in posting an opportunity, please visit http://www.esa.org/seeds/activities/newsletter.php

 

Help Support SEEDS

We invite you to contribute to ESA's SEEDS Program to help support and encourage greater diversity in the ecology profession. Contributions to the SEEDS program are tax deductible and are used to support special initiatives for underrepresented students. To contribute, visit www.esa.org/seeds/supportSEEDS.php