Research Opportunities
This Way to Sustainability Conference VII
Date: March 1, 2012 – March 3, 2012
Location: Cal State University, Chico, CA
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This conference is for all interested in making a difference. The annual sustainability conference provides a forum to discuss current issues that are relevant to the region, the community, and the faculty, staff, and students. The organizers seek to develop common ground to help build a sustainable society; one that balances economic, environmental and social needs. We will explore programs that will actually help address the global problems we are now facing.
Online Registration opens January 1st, 2012.
All three days: $50 (Access to more than 80 sessions over 3 days)
One day: $20
Students: Free
Student Sustainability Awards from UC Office of the President
Dear Undergraduate and Graduate Students,
The UC Office of the President seeks applications for the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition for 2012. Students can apply in a diversity of award categories including but not limited to Student Energy Efficiency Program, Student Sustainability Program, Water Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Food, and Innovations. The goals of the program are to:
- Highlight the achievements that California campuses (and their students) have made through innovative and effective energy efficiency projects and sustainable operations;
- Showcase specific projects as models to be used by other campuses to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals; and
- Provide campus staff, faculty, and students with a valuable compendium of Best Practice projects that could be transferable to their campus.
This is a great chance for students to be recognized for their efforts to reduce their university/campus’ impact on the environment. Winning students will have the opportunity to give a presentation at the CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference where they will also be presented with their award. This recognition is valuable for resume building and relationships developed during the conference and through the presentation will be invaluable for students as they move forward with their academic and professional careers.
This year’s competition features a “Sustainability Innovations” category. Nominations in this category are encouraged for replicable best practices that are not eligible for consideration in other award categories. Special consideration will be given to projects in all categories that demonstrate exemplary collaboration between campuses and local communities around shared sustainability goals.
The deadline for nomination forms is March 7th, 2012. More details on the awards program – including detailed descriptions of award categories, nomination forms, and directions on how to submit – are available here. Attached is a letter from Vice President Lenz of the UC Office of the President announcing the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition for 2012.
For more information contact:
Katie Maynard
Event Manager
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference
Sustainability Coordinator
University of California, Santa Barbara
Student Assistant II Positions available
Student Assistant II Positions available – -
Lab and Field Work – This position will support ongoing research on grassland restoration and ecosystem services in the Sacramento Valley, and will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Emilio Laca in the Department of Plant Sciences.
Assistants will assist with installing field experiments, data collection and sample processing. Assistants will be exposed to a variety of research methods in both indoor and outdoor settings. Work will include preparation materials for sample collection and data recording, including simple spreadsheets; transporting and hand carrying equipment and samples between lab and field sites; clipping herbage samples; sorting samples into different kinds of plants; weighing, measuring plant dimensions; collection, preparation and organization of soil and plant samples; data entry and summaries. For the most part, hours are flexible and much lab and computer work can be completed during any time of the day.
Must be able to follow directions and work independently at times. Ability to organize and sort samples with attention to detail. Ability to keep accurate records of measurements, sampling events and samples. Assistant must be able to work outdoors in a variety of field conditions, and should be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to work on weekends occasionally, and to stay overnight at field station a few nights per year. Driver’s license required.
*Number of Openings*: 2
*Desired Start Date*: as soon as possible.
*Duration*: 1 quarter, renewable for one year depending on performance.
*Approx. Hours per week: *Variable
*Please email your resume, a brief statement of interests/qualifications, and a schedule of class/work obligations for upcoming quarter – to Andrew Rayburn: aprayburn at ucdavis dot edu <mailto: aprayburn at ucdavis dot edu>
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Junior Specialist: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Research
Company/Organization: UC Davis Center for Health and the Environment
Location: Davis, CA
Position available: Junior Specialist
Full time Salary: $34,680 per year – this is a 50 % temporary position to 6/30/2012
Position Description: This position entails carrying out molecular biology and biochemistry research studies in the Center for Health & the Environment. This research is under the direction of Dr. Chris Vogel. Position duties will involve:
• Working with cell culture
• DNA Genotyping, RNA isolation, PCR, Gelshift assay, Western blot techniques
• Immunological methods, flow cytometry
• maintaining of protocols, assistance with manuscript preparation
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in a relevant field is required.
The person should have a solid background in Molecular biology and biochemistry research. Knowledge in the field of immunological methods is a plus.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Working with cell culture
• Preparation of dentritic cells and macrophages
• DNA Genotyping, RNA isolation, PCR, Gelshift assay, Western blot techniques
• Immunological methods, flow cytometry
• Maintaining of protocols, assistance with manuscript preparation
• Scientific writing ability and professional work style
How to Apply:
Please send cv and a letter detailing relevant experience, and a list of 3 references to
Dr. Chris Vogel cfvogel@ucdavis.edu
Grants available-CA Sustainable Ag and Food Systems
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP) is pleased to announce the release of the Request for Proposals for the 2010 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Competitive Grants Program. Proposals are due December 13, 2010 12:00 noon (PT). Total available funding is $200,000 divided among four types of projects: planning grants, education & outreach grants, research grants, and graduate student research grants.
UC SAREP will consider proposals on the following topics:
Agriculture, Resources and the Environment
- Climate change
- Nutrients and water in agricultural landscapes
- Harnessing ecosystem services
- Sustainable waste management in agriculture
Food and Society
- Building regional markets
- Community food security
- Food system assessments/policy
- Farmworker and rural community wellbeing
Social Learning in Agriculture and Food Systems
Eligible applicants include those affiliated with California nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, state and local government agencies, and California public and private institutions of higher education.
More information about the grants, including application materials, can be found at
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