Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Poultry Science
120 Ingram Hall, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-2473
Fax: (225) 578-1259
March 24, 2011
The Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc., will be offering scholarships on a competitive basis for students demonstrating a sincere interest in poultry.
A student must meet the following requirements for eligibility:
1. Demonstrate sincere interest in poultry by one or more of the following:
A. Poultry Major
B. Poultry Course Enrollment
C. Poultry Related Activities
2. Possess a minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
3. Be a student in a Louisiana institution of higher learning.
4. Have completed a minimum of 15 college credit semester hours or equivalent.
5. Submit the following by the May 5, 2011 deadline:
A. Application Form
B. 250 Word Essay on Poultry Interest
C. Three Letters of Recommendation
D. Current Transcript
Application forms and fliers concerning these scholarships are attached. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in the distribution of these to the appropriate individuals.
Theresia K. Lavergne, Ph.D., P.A.S.
Secretary
Louisiana Poultry Industries Education Foundation, Inc.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
NOAA Flickr library
NOAA now has a Flickr photo library. Please see the link below and bookmark it. You can use the images in presentations and publications, but please provide proper photo credit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/noaaphotolib/sets/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/noaaphotolib/sets/
EDEN Annual Meeting
Have you considered submitting a presentation and/or poster proposal for the 2011 EDEN Annual Meeting (taking place this year from October 11-14 in Portland, Oregon)? EDEN delegates and Extension professionals are encouraged to submit a proposal that would add to the professional development and educational programming at the meeting.
Submissions are encouraged in areas such as:
o Curriculum/Programs
o Network/Capacity Building
o Training, both External and Internal
o Resources / Materials
o EDEN Programming
Proposals must be submitted in Journal of Extension abstract format. The abstract should describe in 100 words or less:
the presentation topic (in one sentence, if possible);
the associated Extension program area(s), if applicable;
the purpose, thesis, or organizing concept and the scope of the presentation;
the sources of data used, if appropriate; and
conclusions, recommendations, and implications.
Please identify if your proposal is for a presentation or a poster. In addition, include the title, presenter name(s) and contact information.
Proposals are due via email by March 31, 2011, to:
Abby Lillpop, EDEN Communications Specialist (alillpop@purdue.edu)
Authors will be notified no later than April 30.
Details on Presentations
Selected presentations will be limited to 30 minutes in length. Individuals who are selected to present will be encouraged to submit their complete presentation materials to EDEN. These materials may be organized and posted for the EDEN delegation to use as reference material. The individuals who submit the proposal are expected to be the presenter at the meeting.
No travel expenses or stipend will be provided when selected for presentation.
Details on Posters
If your educational material is better shared as a poster presentation, we invite you to submit a proposal for consideration to be included at the annual meeting. In addition, if you would like to provide an update to a project or program that you previously presented on at an EDEN Annual Meeting, you are encouraged to submit a proposal for a poster.
Poster presentations should focus on a disaster education program or educational event that you provided. The emphasis should include the EDEN connection. We will provide a time on the annual meeting agenda for informal sharing of poster displays. Poster presenters should plan to be present with their poster during the scheduled poster session.
Please indicate whether your proposal is for a presentation, or a poster.
Visit www.eden.lsu.edu/Conferences/EDENAM/2011 for more annual meeting information. The pages will be well populated soon and updated regularly.
Submissions are encouraged in areas such as:
o Curriculum/Programs
o Network/Capacity Building
o Training, both External and Internal
o Resources / Materials
o EDEN Programming
Proposals must be submitted in Journal of Extension abstract format. The abstract should describe in 100 words or less:
the presentation topic (in one sentence, if possible);
the associated Extension program area(s), if applicable;
the purpose, thesis, or organizing concept and the scope of the presentation;
the sources of data used, if appropriate; and
conclusions, recommendations, and implications.
Please identify if your proposal is for a presentation or a poster. In addition, include the title, presenter name(s) and contact information.
Proposals are due via email by March 31, 2011, to:
Abby Lillpop, EDEN Communications Specialist (alillpop@purdue.edu)
Authors will be notified no later than April 30.
Details on Presentations
Selected presentations will be limited to 30 minutes in length. Individuals who are selected to present will be encouraged to submit their complete presentation materials to EDEN. These materials may be organized and posted for the EDEN delegation to use as reference material. The individuals who submit the proposal are expected to be the presenter at the meeting.
No travel expenses or stipend will be provided when selected for presentation.
Details on Posters
If your educational material is better shared as a poster presentation, we invite you to submit a proposal for consideration to be included at the annual meeting. In addition, if you would like to provide an update to a project or program that you previously presented on at an EDEN Annual Meeting, you are encouraged to submit a proposal for a poster.
Poster presentations should focus on a disaster education program or educational event that you provided. The emphasis should include the EDEN connection. We will provide a time on the annual meeting agenda for informal sharing of poster displays. Poster presenters should plan to be present with their poster during the scheduled poster session.
Please indicate whether your proposal is for a presentation, or a poster.
Visit www.eden.lsu.edu/Conferences/EDENAM/2011 for more annual meeting information. The pages will be well populated soon and updated regularly.
FSU Mote International Symposium
Understanding the interactions and feedback mechanisms among species in marine communities is essential to the conservation and management of natural resources in the sea. Such interactions can mediate the distribution, abundance, and diversity of species within communities and across habitats, landscapes, and ecosystems. They include both direct effects -- predation, competition, mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism -- and numerous indirect effects caused by the primary species' mutual interactions with other taxa. Further, the strengths and directions of these interactions can depend on background abiotic conditions, a critically important consideration given the impacts that uninterrupted climate change will have on marine communities.
From a practical perspective, ecosystem approaches to ocean management will need to account for those interactions that drive variation at the scale at which management occurs and perhaps point to the scale at which it should operate. In this symposium, we will address these issues across multiple ecosystems within which fisheries are embedded with an eye to developing realistic approaches to ocean management.
The list of invited speakers appears here - http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/mote/speakers.html
Participants not presenting papers or posters are welcome. Click here to register: http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/mote/registration.html
Felicia C. Coleman, Ph. D. Chair, Steering Committee
Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory www.marinelab.fsu.edu
3618 Coastal Highway, St. Teresa, FL 32358-2702
Phone: 850.697.4120, Email: fcoleman@fsu.edu
Kathy Houck, Assistant Email: khouck@fsu.edu PHONE: 850.697.4137
From a practical perspective, ecosystem approaches to ocean management will need to account for those interactions that drive variation at the scale at which management occurs and perhaps point to the scale at which it should operate. In this symposium, we will address these issues across multiple ecosystems within which fisheries are embedded with an eye to developing realistic approaches to ocean management.
The list of invited speakers appears here - http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/mote/speakers.html
Participants not presenting papers or posters are welcome. Click here to register: http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/mote/registration.html
Felicia C. Coleman, Ph. D. Chair, Steering Committee
Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory www.marinelab.fsu.edu
3618 Coastal Highway, St. Teresa, FL 32358-2702
Phone: 850.697.4120, Email: fcoleman@fsu.edu
Kathy Houck, Assistant Email: khouck@fsu.edu PHONE: 850.697.4137
Radionuclides in the marine environment
Dear NOAA Research Partners,
In the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, we are reminded once again of the devastating toll natural phenomena can wreak on a nation. The somber reality of this event is a reminder of the important work NOAA and our partners undertake to help keep people safe in the face of disasters, and to understand the impacts of these events on communities and ecosystems.
At the request of NOAA Deputy Under Secretary Mary Glackin, OAR has been leading a cross line-office effort to identify what scientific assistance NOAA can provide during this emergency. We recognize that your institutions contribute significantly to NOAA's scientific capabilities, and we invite your help identifying scientists, inside or outside your institutions, with environmental expertise applicable to the incident in Japan. We are most interested in expertise on radionuclides in the marine environment, particular related to observing them, modeling their movement, and effects on marine life. This effort is targeting our desire to stay ahead of the scientific questions that this event raises, particularly the disposition of material released in the marine environment.
If you have experts you would like to share with us, please send their name, area of expertise, and contact information to oar.constituents@noaa.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Beaverson (Chris.Beaverson@noaa.gov or 301-734-1013).
We may contact you again as the situation evolves and additional areas of expertise are required.
Thank you again for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Craig McLean
Acting Assistant Adminstrator
Office of Oceanic & Atmospheric Research
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
www.research.noaa.gov
In the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, we are reminded once again of the devastating toll natural phenomena can wreak on a nation. The somber reality of this event is a reminder of the important work NOAA and our partners undertake to help keep people safe in the face of disasters, and to understand the impacts of these events on communities and ecosystems.
At the request of NOAA Deputy Under Secretary Mary Glackin, OAR has been leading a cross line-office effort to identify what scientific assistance NOAA can provide during this emergency. We recognize that your institutions contribute significantly to NOAA's scientific capabilities, and we invite your help identifying scientists, inside or outside your institutions, with environmental expertise applicable to the incident in Japan. We are most interested in expertise on radionuclides in the marine environment, particular related to observing them, modeling their movement, and effects on marine life. This effort is targeting our desire to stay ahead of the scientific questions that this event raises, particularly the disposition of material released in the marine environment.
If you have experts you would like to share with us, please send their name, area of expertise, and contact information to oar.constituents@noaa.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Beaverson (Chris.Beaverson@noaa.gov or 301-734-1013).
We may contact you again as the situation evolves and additional areas of expertise are required.
Thank you again for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Craig McLean
Acting Assistant Adminstrator
Office of Oceanic & Atmospheric Research
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
www.research.noaa.gov
Friday, March 25, 2011
Environmental Technician
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN needed to manage database, enter data, generate reports, and conduct inspections of military training areas for maneuver damages and repairs. Entry-level salary plus benefits. Work will be at Ft. Polk, LA. Must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office software; database, GIS, GPS and field experience a plus. Send resume and cover letter to: QES, Inc., P.O. Box 990, Rosepine, LA, 70659, or info@quanteco.com by April 15, 2011.
More information at the Cowboy Job Link
More information at the Cowboy Job Link
Administrative Advisory Council Events
Administrative Advisory Council
March 21, 2011
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Alumni
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
Allen Parish Alumni Roundup - Monday, March 21st – Kinder Community Center 4:30 – 6:30. Campus representatives will attend a student recruitment event at 4:30 and visit with alumni at 5:00pm.
Mavericks Meeting - Thursday, March 24th at 5:30 pm at Alumni Center.
McNeese Business Alumni Chapter Executive Council Meeting - Tuesday, March 29th at 5:30pm at Alumni Center.
McNeese Ring Ceremony – Tuesday, April 5th at 5:00 pm at the Alumni Center
McNeese Alumni Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, April 7th at 6:00 pm at the Alumni Center.
Grad Fest - Wednesday, April 13th from 9:00 am – 5:00pm in Parra Ballroom
Faculty Colloquia - Thursday, April 14th at 2:00 pm at the Alumni Center. Dr. Dan Norris will discuss “Education E-formation: The Schools Role in the Age of the Independent Learner”.
Banners Cultural Series
► UPCOMIG EVENTS:
The Aluminum Show - Sat, Mar 26, 2011 7:30 pm at the Rosa Hart Theatre
"Why Is Haiti So Poor?" -Tue, Mar 29, 2011 7 pm at the New Theatre in Shearman Fine Arts Building
Bookstore
► Sharamie and Wendy just returned from the CAMEX Expo in Houston. New items arriving daily. Don't forget to shop your campus bookstore first!
Career Services
► Spring Teacher Fair - Monday, April 11 at Burton Coliseum. Interview scheduling for the fair continues thru March 31 online through Cowboy Job Link at the career services website at www.mcneese.edu/career/. All interested McNeese alumni, students graduating in education spring 2011 or summer 2011 and those students completing teacher certification requirements are invited to participate.
Economic Education Center
► Region V Social Studies Fair - Tuesday, April 19 at Burton Coliseum. The Ann Rosteet Hurley Center sponsors the McNeese Economics Excellence Award each year. This award is given to a student whose project demonstrates the greatest future potential in economics for state recognition. The ARH Center invites you to participate as a judge for this event. You may choose which division you wish to judge and lunch will be provided. Please join us for this very exciting educational experience for over 300 students from the five parish area. What a great opportunity to encourage outstanding students to one day choose McNeese State University AND add a community service component to your APR!
If you are interested, please call ext. 4194 or email at mmisik@mcneese.edu.
Financial Aid
► Now is time to reapply or apply for financial aid for the 2011-12 academic year, we would appreciate your assistance with reminding any current McNeese student that now is the time to apply for the upcoming year.
► We have started sending out Missing Information Notifications to students for the 2011-12 academic year of additional information that is needed to complete their financial aid application. Please encourage all students to check their email account(s) and to ensure that they have a valid email account to monitor their messages from the Financial Aid Office.
► By the end of March, we will begin to email out Financial Aid Award Notifications to students that have been awarded for the 2011-12 academic year.
► Additional Pell Grant eligibility is available to students to attend summer semester, please encourage any pell grant recipient to inquire at our office.
►Students must be enrolled for at least six (6) hours in the summer semester to receive federal student loans effective summer 2011.
Foundation
► The McNeese Foundation Scholarship Brunch to honor academic scholarship donors and recipients will be held on Sunday, April 10 at noon at the Lake Charles Country Club.
Human Resources
► The Department of Civil Service Staffing Division will conduct training on campus on April 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The training will last approximately 30 minutes. The training will be for hiring managers (managers who hire classified or unclassified should attend) to introduce LACAREERS, the electronic applicant tracking and hiring system provided by the state through NEOGOV. An announcement will be sent out prior to the training through campus digest for final information with time, date, and location of training.
Leisure Learning
► UPCOMING CLASSES:
COMPUTER/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AutoCAD 2008 Essentials (2.2 CEU/22 PDH), 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Mon/Thurs, Apr. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 28.$399 + USB drive and Text
Guide to Facebook, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday April 16, 2011. $49/$59 after April 2 (Ages 16 & Up)
Microsoft Excel 2007
Microsoft Excel 2007: Working with Multiple Workbooks, Level II, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., Thurs. Mar. 24. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007: Frequently Used Functions Level III, Sec. B, 5:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m., Thurs. Mar. 31. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 4: Charts, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., April 7, 2011. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 6: Working with Styles and Templates, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., April 14, 2011. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 7: More Functions, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Thursday April 28, 2011. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Creating a Presentation, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tues/Wed. Mar. 22, 23. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Refining the Presentation, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tues/Wed. Mar. 29, 30. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint: Level 3 - Advanced Topics, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday April 5, 6, 2011. $75
Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007: Level 5 - Working with Styles, Templates & Themes, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Monday/Tuesday Apr. 11, 12, 2011. $75
ARTS AND CRAFTS
A Simple Masterpiece: Learn to Paint the Easy Way, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011. $39 + $19 supply fee to instructor
Blacksmithing Skills – Intermediate, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays April 5, 12, 19, 2011. $125 + $19 supply fee to instructor + supply list
COOKING
Beth Dawdy`s Easter Cookies, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 12, 2011. $25/$35 after Mar. 29
Chef Anna-Marie: Cakes for Spring & Easter, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday April 18, 2011. $39/$45 after Apr. 4
DANCE
Ballroom Dance: Waltz & Foxtrot, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Mondays: Apr. 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 2011. $59 single/$99 couple; $39/$59 MSU students
Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing for Fitness, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Mondays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9. $79/$69 for MSU students, faculty & staff
MEDICAL
ICD-9-CM Advanced Medical Coding - Part III, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. $179/$199 after Apr. 5 + text
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beginning Photography for Digital SLR Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, Saturday, Apr. 2, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 5 & 12, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $149/$159 after Mar. 26 + $20 to instr. 1st class
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Concealed Handgun Sec. B, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., April 12 & 14, 2011. $125
DERIDDER COURSES – Beauregard Education Link
Design Your Own Easter Basket, 6:30 p.m. Mon. Mar. 28 $25/$30 after Mar. 14 + Supplies
Beginning Photography, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday April 9, 2011. $99/$109 after March 26
Beginning Photoshop, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday April 30, 2011. $139/$149 after Apr. 16 (limit 15)
Chef Richard Lipton: Thai Cooking, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 5, 2011. $35/$45 after Mar. 22
Chef Richard Lipton: Cooking with Mexican Flair, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 19, 2011. $35/$45 after April 5
Multicultural Center
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 25, 2011 Coffee & Connection 1:00 PM –2:30 PM Multicultural Center
March 26, 2011 McNeese Softball Game 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Cowgirl Field
April 8, 2011 Coffee and Connection 1: 00PM – 2:30 PM Old Ranch
April 16, 2011 American Picnic 1:00PM – 4:00 PM Off-Campus
April 29, 2010 Festival International 4:30PM – 12:00 AM Lafayette
Please contact Sullivan at sturnerjr@gmail.com with any questions/ideas for the McNeese Multicultural Center activities.
Public Information & Communication
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fine Art Friday, March 25, 5-7 pm
Works on Paper opens March 31
Annual McLeod Lecture is April 7 at 7 p.m. in Ralph Squires Auditorium (Topic-Louisiana Lt. Governors)
The Special Legislative Session on Redistricting begins March 20 and ends April 13.
Services for Students with Disabilities
► Tim Delaney will be a judge at the Regional Social Studies Fair on April 19. On April 28 he will be representing McNeese State University at the Beauregard Parish Transition Fair in DeRidder, LA.
Small Business Development Center
► UPCOMING BUSINESS SERIES:
Tuesday, March 22
Marketing: Building a Successful Business 9:00 – 11:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Healthy Image, Lake Charles
Tips on How to Finance Your Business 1:00 – 3:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Jason Martinez, Cameron State Bank
Starting and Financing a Small Business 5:00 – 7:30 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Kyle Ardoin & Fran Fontenot, LSBDC
Wednesday, March 23
Legal Regulations and Guidelines for Businesses 9:00 – 11:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Leonard Knapp, Attorney at Law
Business Plans: What, Why and How 1:00 – 3:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenters: Kyle Ardoin, LSBDC at McNeese
Please pre-register so we can prepare for your attendance. (337) 475-5529 or email lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org
All sessions will be in the Business Conference Center on the McNeese campus.
March 21, 2011
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Alumni
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
Allen Parish Alumni Roundup - Monday, March 21st – Kinder Community Center 4:30 – 6:30. Campus representatives will attend a student recruitment event at 4:30 and visit with alumni at 5:00pm.
Mavericks Meeting - Thursday, March 24th at 5:30 pm at Alumni Center.
McNeese Business Alumni Chapter Executive Council Meeting - Tuesday, March 29th at 5:30pm at Alumni Center.
McNeese Ring Ceremony – Tuesday, April 5th at 5:00 pm at the Alumni Center
McNeese Alumni Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, April 7th at 6:00 pm at the Alumni Center.
Grad Fest - Wednesday, April 13th from 9:00 am – 5:00pm in Parra Ballroom
Faculty Colloquia - Thursday, April 14th at 2:00 pm at the Alumni Center. Dr. Dan Norris will discuss “Education E-formation: The Schools Role in the Age of the Independent Learner”.
Banners Cultural Series
► UPCOMIG EVENTS:
The Aluminum Show - Sat, Mar 26, 2011 7:30 pm at the Rosa Hart Theatre
"Why Is Haiti So Poor?" -Tue, Mar 29, 2011 7 pm at the New Theatre in Shearman Fine Arts Building
Bookstore
► Sharamie and Wendy just returned from the CAMEX Expo in Houston. New items arriving daily. Don't forget to shop your campus bookstore first!
Career Services
► Spring Teacher Fair - Monday, April 11 at Burton Coliseum. Interview scheduling for the fair continues thru March 31 online through Cowboy Job Link at the career services website at www.mcneese.edu/career/. All interested McNeese alumni, students graduating in education spring 2011 or summer 2011 and those students completing teacher certification requirements are invited to participate.
Economic Education Center
► Region V Social Studies Fair - Tuesday, April 19 at Burton Coliseum. The Ann Rosteet Hurley Center sponsors the McNeese Economics Excellence Award each year. This award is given to a student whose project demonstrates the greatest future potential in economics for state recognition. The ARH Center invites you to participate as a judge for this event. You may choose which division you wish to judge and lunch will be provided. Please join us for this very exciting educational experience for over 300 students from the five parish area. What a great opportunity to encourage outstanding students to one day choose McNeese State University AND add a community service component to your APR!
If you are interested, please call ext. 4194 or email at mmisik@mcneese.edu.
Financial Aid
► Now is time to reapply or apply for financial aid for the 2011-12 academic year, we would appreciate your assistance with reminding any current McNeese student that now is the time to apply for the upcoming year.
► We have started sending out Missing Information Notifications to students for the 2011-12 academic year of additional information that is needed to complete their financial aid application. Please encourage all students to check their email account(s) and to ensure that they have a valid email account to monitor their messages from the Financial Aid Office.
► By the end of March, we will begin to email out Financial Aid Award Notifications to students that have been awarded for the 2011-12 academic year.
► Additional Pell Grant eligibility is available to students to attend summer semester, please encourage any pell grant recipient to inquire at our office.
►Students must be enrolled for at least six (6) hours in the summer semester to receive federal student loans effective summer 2011.
Foundation
► The McNeese Foundation Scholarship Brunch to honor academic scholarship donors and recipients will be held on Sunday, April 10 at noon at the Lake Charles Country Club.
Human Resources
► The Department of Civil Service Staffing Division will conduct training on campus on April 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The training will last approximately 30 minutes. The training will be for hiring managers (managers who hire classified or unclassified should attend) to introduce LACAREERS, the electronic applicant tracking and hiring system provided by the state through NEOGOV. An announcement will be sent out prior to the training through campus digest for final information with time, date, and location of training.
Leisure Learning
► UPCOMING CLASSES:
COMPUTER/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AutoCAD 2008 Essentials (2.2 CEU/22 PDH), 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Mon/Thurs, Apr. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 28.$399 + USB drive and Text
Guide to Facebook, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday April 16, 2011. $49/$59 after April 2 (Ages 16 & Up)
Microsoft Excel 2007
Microsoft Excel 2007: Working with Multiple Workbooks, Level II, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., Thurs. Mar. 24. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007: Frequently Used Functions Level III, Sec. B, 5:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m., Thurs. Mar. 31. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 4: Charts, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., April 7, 2011. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 6: Working with Styles and Templates, Sec. B, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., April 14, 2011. $75
Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 7: More Functions, 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Thursday April 28, 2011. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Creating a Presentation, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tues/Wed. Mar. 22, 23. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Refining the Presentation, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tues/Wed. Mar. 29, 30. $75
Microsoft PowerPoint: Level 3 - Advanced Topics, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday April 5, 6, 2011. $75
Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007: Level 5 - Working with Styles, Templates & Themes, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Monday/Tuesday Apr. 11, 12, 2011. $75
ARTS AND CRAFTS
A Simple Masterpiece: Learn to Paint the Easy Way, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011. $39 + $19 supply fee to instructor
Blacksmithing Skills – Intermediate, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays April 5, 12, 19, 2011. $125 + $19 supply fee to instructor + supply list
COOKING
Beth Dawdy`s Easter Cookies, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 12, 2011. $25/$35 after Mar. 29
Chef Anna-Marie: Cakes for Spring & Easter, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday April 18, 2011. $39/$45 after Apr. 4
DANCE
Ballroom Dance: Waltz & Foxtrot, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Mondays: Apr. 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 2011. $59 single/$99 couple; $39/$59 MSU students
Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing for Fitness, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Mondays April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9. $79/$69 for MSU students, faculty & staff
MEDICAL
ICD-9-CM Advanced Medical Coding - Part III, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. $179/$199 after Apr. 5 + text
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beginning Photography for Digital SLR Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, Saturday, Apr. 2, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 5 & 12, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $149/$159 after Mar. 26 + $20 to instr. 1st class
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Concealed Handgun Sec. B, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., April 12 & 14, 2011. $125
DERIDDER COURSES – Beauregard Education Link
Design Your Own Easter Basket, 6:30 p.m. Mon. Mar. 28 $25/$30 after Mar. 14 + Supplies
Beginning Photography, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday April 9, 2011. $99/$109 after March 26
Beginning Photoshop, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday April 30, 2011. $139/$149 after Apr. 16 (limit 15)
Chef Richard Lipton: Thai Cooking, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 5, 2011. $35/$45 after Mar. 22
Chef Richard Lipton: Cooking with Mexican Flair, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday April 19, 2011. $35/$45 after April 5
Multicultural Center
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 25, 2011 Coffee & Connection 1:00 PM –2:30 PM Multicultural Center
March 26, 2011 McNeese Softball Game 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Cowgirl Field
April 8, 2011 Coffee and Connection 1: 00PM – 2:30 PM Old Ranch
April 16, 2011 American Picnic 1:00PM – 4:00 PM Off-Campus
April 29, 2010 Festival International 4:30PM – 12:00 AM Lafayette
Please contact Sullivan at sturnerjr@gmail.com with any questions/ideas for the McNeese Multicultural Center activities.
Public Information & Communication
► UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fine Art Friday, March 25, 5-7 pm
Works on Paper opens March 31
Annual McLeod Lecture is April 7 at 7 p.m. in Ralph Squires Auditorium (Topic-Louisiana Lt. Governors)
The Special Legislative Session on Redistricting begins March 20 and ends April 13.
Services for Students with Disabilities
► Tim Delaney will be a judge at the Regional Social Studies Fair on April 19. On April 28 he will be representing McNeese State University at the Beauregard Parish Transition Fair in DeRidder, LA.
Small Business Development Center
► UPCOMING BUSINESS SERIES:
Tuesday, March 22
Marketing: Building a Successful Business 9:00 – 11:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Healthy Image, Lake Charles
Tips on How to Finance Your Business 1:00 – 3:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Jason Martinez, Cameron State Bank
Starting and Financing a Small Business 5:00 – 7:30 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Kyle Ardoin & Fran Fontenot, LSBDC
Wednesday, March 23
Legal Regulations and Guidelines for Businesses 9:00 – 11:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenter: Leonard Knapp, Attorney at Law
Business Plans: What, Why and How 1:00 – 3:00 $10 (pay at the door)
Presenters: Kyle Ardoin, LSBDC at McNeese
Please pre-register so we can prepare for your attendance. (337) 475-5529 or email lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org
All sessions will be in the Business Conference Center on the McNeese campus.
NOAA's survey of coastal waters
NOAA Surveys- Gulf of Mexico, LA - Grand Isle, Grand Terre, East along Plaquemines Shore Area
NOAA's survey of coastal waters from the Grand Isle Area east to Grand Terre and along the Plaquemines shoreline.
You can go to the link below for downloading of the survey data.
A conversion tool is available to use to extract water depths from the data files.
You can contact the office if you need assistance.
H11806 is online and available for download and use of the conversion tool.
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/nndc/struts/results?op_0=eq&v_0=H11806&t=101523&s=3&d=5&d=8&d=23&d=10&d=24&d=11&d=9&d=12&d=13&d=14&d=15&d=16&d=17&d=18&d=20&d=21&d=19&no_data=suppress
NOAA's survey of coastal waters from the Grand Isle Area east to Grand Terre and along the Plaquemines shoreline.
You can go to the link below for downloading of the survey data.
A conversion tool is available to use to extract water depths from the data files.
You can contact the office if you need assistance.
H11806 is online and available for download and use of the conversion tool.
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/nndc/struts/results?op_0=eq&v_0=H11806&t=101523&s=3&d=5&d=8&d=23&d=10&d=24&d=11&d=9&d=12&d=13&d=14&d=15&d=16&d=17&d=18&d=20&d=21&d=19&no_data=suppress
Friday, March 18, 2011
Oregon Sea Grant, Summer Scholars Program
Oregon Sea Grant is now accepting applications from undergraduates for the Summer Scholars program.
The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.
The goal of the program is to provide students with professional skills, agency workplace experience and real life practice in marine resource science, policy, management, and outreach and support agency programs and initiatives.
Ultimately, the Summer Scholars program will increase the number of graduates who are work ready, trained in public agency marine program areas and able to apply marine science, policy, management and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the Nation.
The 2011 cohort of students will be placed in Oregon in Lincoln, Coos, and Benton Counties. Student scholars will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analysis, natural resource policy research, public education, outreach and community engagement efforts.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students with a variety of interests including marine science, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, journalism, education, political science, or economics.
Selected students will be awarded a stipend during the ten week fellowship and housing will be provided to those students who need it.
The application deadline is April 1. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellowships/undergrad_fellows.html
Contact
Eric Dickey
Oregon Sea Grant
(541) 737 2715
eric.dickey@oregonstate.edu
The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.
The goal of the program is to provide students with professional skills, agency workplace experience and real life practice in marine resource science, policy, management, and outreach and support agency programs and initiatives.
Ultimately, the Summer Scholars program will increase the number of graduates who are work ready, trained in public agency marine program areas and able to apply marine science, policy, management and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the Nation.
The 2011 cohort of students will be placed in Oregon in Lincoln, Coos, and Benton Counties. Student scholars will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analysis, natural resource policy research, public education, outreach and community engagement efforts.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students with a variety of interests including marine science, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, journalism, education, political science, or economics.
Selected students will be awarded a stipend during the ten week fellowship and housing will be provided to those students who need it.
The application deadline is April 1. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellowships/undergrad_fellows.html
Contact
Eric Dickey
Oregon Sea Grant
(541) 737 2715
eric.dickey@oregonstate.edu
Lethal white foal syndrome
Lethal White Foal Syndrome
Courtney Doucet
Lethal white foal syndrome is a genetic defect in foals born to parents of American Paint Horse lineage. Affected foals are almost entirely white and die within days from complications due to intestinal deformities. These deformities occur because of a mutation in the endothelin receptor B (EDNRB) gene. EDNRB is known to be involved in the developmental regulation of neural crest cells that are a precursor for nerve cells and melanocytes. The types of horses that are carriers for this gene come from a lineage with the overo color pattern. Overo is specific to one of the three coat patterns common to paint horses.
Various breeding programs may be utilized by producers to hopefully ensure that a lethal foal will not be born. However, instances of lethal white syndrome have been reported by owners of other horse breeders. Clinical diagnosis includes close observations within the first few days of life as well as rectal examinations, enemas, and/or DNA testing. At this time, humane euthanasia remains the only course of treatment. Therefore, prevention of this disorder is paramount when breeding for these specific color patterns.
Works Cited
Evans, J.W., et al. The Horse. New York. W.H. Freeman and Company. 1977.
Lethal White Overo (LWO). Animal Genetics Incorporated. Access 27 Feb. 2011..
Lightbody, T. “Foal with Overo lethal white syndrome born to a registered quarter horse mare.” Canadian Veterinary Medical Journal. 40.9 (2002): 715-717. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
On the Wings of an Angel. Even Song. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Overton, R. “By a Hair.” Paint Horse Journal. March 2003. Access 27 Feb .2011..
Overton, R. “Scientists Find Lethal White Gene.” Paint Horse Journal. January 1998. Access 27 Feb. 2011..
Radositis, O.M., D.C. Blood, and J.A. Henderson. Veterinary Medicine. London. Billiere Tindall. 1983.
Research Staff of Equine Research Inc. Breeding Management and Foal Development. Texas Equine Research Co. 1982.
Robinson, N.E. Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 2. London. W.B. Saunders Company. 1987.
Vrotsos, P.D., and E.M. Santschi. “Stalking the Lethal White Syndrome.” Paint Horse Journal. July 1998. Access 27 Feb. 2011..
Walker, D. “Lethal Whites: A Light at the End of the Tunnel.” Paint Horse Journal. February 1997. Access 27 Feb. 2011..
Courtney Doucet
Lethal white foal syndrome is a genetic defect in foals born to parents of American Paint Horse lineage. Affected foals are almost entirely white and die within days from complications due to intestinal deformities. These deformities occur because of a mutation in the endothelin receptor B (EDNRB) gene. EDNRB is known to be involved in the developmental regulation of neural crest cells that are a precursor for nerve cells and melanocytes. The types of horses that are carriers for this gene come from a lineage with the overo color pattern. Overo is specific to one of the three coat patterns common to paint horses.
Various breeding programs may be utilized by producers to hopefully ensure that a lethal foal will not be born. However, instances of lethal white syndrome have been reported by owners of other horse breeders. Clinical diagnosis includes close observations within the first few days of life as well as rectal examinations, enemas, and/or DNA testing. At this time, humane euthanasia remains the only course of treatment. Therefore, prevention of this disorder is paramount when breeding for these specific color patterns.
Works Cited
Evans, J.W., et al. The Horse. New York. W.H. Freeman and Company. 1977.
Lethal White Overo (LWO). Animal Genetics Incorporated. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Lightbody, T. “Foal with Overo lethal white syndrome born to a registered quarter horse mare.” Canadian Veterinary Medical Journal. 40.9 (2002): 715-717. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
On the Wings of an Angel. Even Song. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Overton, R. “By a Hair.” Paint Horse Journal. March 2003. Access 27 Feb .2011.
Overton, R. “Scientists Find Lethal White Gene.” Paint Horse Journal. January 1998. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Radositis, O.M., D.C. Blood, and J.A. Henderson. Veterinary Medicine. London. Billiere Tindall. 1983.
Research Staff of Equine Research Inc. Breeding Management and Foal Development. Texas Equine Research Co. 1982.
Robinson, N.E. Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 2. London. W.B. Saunders Company. 1987.
Vrotsos, P.D., and E.M. Santschi. “Stalking the Lethal White Syndrome.” Paint Horse Journal. July 1998. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Walker, D. “Lethal Whites: A Light at the End of the Tunnel.” Paint Horse Journal. February 1997. Access 27 Feb. 2011.
Ecology of the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Ecology of the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Josh Prevost
There are many different types of rattlesnakes either in the genera Sistrurus or Crotalus. The Massasauga is in the genera Sistrurus. There are three subspecies of Massasauga rattlesnakes the Eastern, Western, and Desert. The Eastern Massasauga lives in wetter environments but is more vulnerable to human activity. The Western and Desert Massasauga lives in a more arid, dry environment and are mostly nocturnal. All three can be vulnerable to extinction by human interaction (ex. Habitat fragmentation). The main ways we can help save this animal is by knowing when these snakes are most active and try to be more considerate for them.
REMEMBER!!! These snakes are venomous. If possible, do not mess with them. You just need to leave them alone.
Josh Prevost
There are many different types of rattlesnakes either in the genera Sistrurus or Crotalus. The Massasauga is in the genera Sistrurus. There are three subspecies of Massasauga rattlesnakes the Eastern, Western, and Desert. The Eastern Massasauga lives in wetter environments but is more vulnerable to human activity. The Western and Desert Massasauga lives in a more arid, dry environment and are mostly nocturnal. All three can be vulnerable to extinction by human interaction (ex. Habitat fragmentation). The main ways we can help save this animal is by knowing when these snakes are most active and try to be more considerate for them.
REMEMBER!!! These snakes are venomous. If possible, do not mess with them. You just need to leave them alone.
Common Infectious Horse Diseases
Common Infectious Horse Diseases
Hannah Parish
There are many infectious diseases that affect horses. Each disease affects a specific system in the body. The most common diseases affecting the neurological and respiratory systems are Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, Equine Influenza, Equine Infectious Anemia, Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Herpes Virus-1), Strangles, and Equine Viral Arteritis. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of these diseases can provide horse owners a possible recourse for treatment and improving the horses’ quality of life. Transmission of diseases occurs in multiple forms with various modes and intermediate vectors. General knowledge of these diseases and prevention can provide the first step in maintaining horse health.
Works Cited
Control of Common Infectious Horse Diseases. McCall,C. 2006. Auburn University. Accessed March 2, 2011. < http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0589/>
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Robertson, J. Accessed March 5, 2011.
Equine Infectious Anemia. Stoltennow, C. Sept. 2000. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis in Horses. Griffin, A. Sept. 2009. Accessed March 2011.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. April 2008. Iowa State University. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Arteritis. May 2002. APHIS. Accessed March 2011.
Immunizations: Protect Your Horse Against Infectious Diseases. April 2008. Bayer Animal Health. Accessed March 2011.
Strangles. Spring 2003. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. Summer 2004. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Arteritis. August 2009. Iowa State University. Accessed March 2011.
Griffin, James M., M.D. and Gore, Tom, DVM. Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook. New York: 1989.
Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. “Animal biodiversity and emerging diseases : prediction and prevention”. 1149. 2007: p.404
Kleinman, Dr. F. “Diseases of Farm Animals.” Animal Science 423. McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA. Spring 2010.
Hannah Parish
There are many infectious diseases that affect horses. Each disease affects a specific system in the body. The most common diseases affecting the neurological and respiratory systems are Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, Equine Influenza, Equine Infectious Anemia, Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Herpes Virus-1), Strangles, and Equine Viral Arteritis. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of these diseases can provide horse owners a possible recourse for treatment and improving the horses’ quality of life. Transmission of diseases occurs in multiple forms with various modes and intermediate vectors. General knowledge of these diseases and prevention can provide the first step in maintaining horse health.
Works Cited
Control of Common Infectious Horse Diseases. McCall,C. 2006. Auburn University. Accessed March 2, 2011. < http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0589/>
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Robertson, J. Accessed March 5, 2011.
Equine Infectious Anemia. Stoltennow, C. Sept. 2000. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis in Horses. Griffin, A. Sept. 2009. Accessed March 2011.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. April 2008. Iowa State University. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Arteritis. May 2002. APHIS. Accessed March 2011.
Immunizations: Protect Your Horse Against Infectious Diseases. April 2008. Bayer Animal Health. Accessed March 2011.
Strangles. Spring 2003. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. Summer 2004. Accessed March 2011.
Equine Viral Arteritis. August 2009. Iowa State University. Accessed March 2011.
Griffin, James M., M.D. and Gore, Tom, DVM. Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook. New York: 1989.
Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. “Animal biodiversity and emerging diseases : prediction and prevention”. 1149. 2007: p.404
Kleinman, Dr. F. “Diseases of Farm Animals.” Animal Science 423. McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA. Spring 2010.
Horse Racing in Louisiana
Spring 2011 Seminar Abstracts
Horse Racing in Louisiana
Shelby Kadrovich
Horse racing in Louisiana has brought more than entertainment and gambling to our state. Louisiana is home to four tracks located in the north, central, south western and south eastern parts of our state, all tracks being home to quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Louisiana is home to Louisiana Downs of Shreveport, Evangeline Downs of Opelousas, Delta Downs of Vinton, and The Fair Grounds Course of New Orleans. The racing industry has changed over time but still harbors the same basic principles. I will show what our state has to offer in the race horse world and how competitive Louisiana horse racing industry is with other states. Not only has Louisiana made legends on the track and in the barns, but it has been a hot stop for Hollywood film sites in the recent years.
Literature Citied
Delta Downs. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.deltadowns.com/racing
Evangeline Downs. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.evangelinedowns.com/racing
Louisiana Downs. (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.harrahslouisianadowns.com/casinos/harrahs-louisiana-downs/casino-misc/racetrack-detail.html
The Fair Grounds Course. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.fairgroundsracecourse.com/
Horse Racing in Louisiana
Shelby Kadrovich
Horse racing in Louisiana has brought more than entertainment and gambling to our state. Louisiana is home to four tracks located in the north, central, south western and south eastern parts of our state, all tracks being home to quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Louisiana is home to Louisiana Downs of Shreveport, Evangeline Downs of Opelousas, Delta Downs of Vinton, and The Fair Grounds Course of New Orleans. The racing industry has changed over time but still harbors the same basic principles. I will show what our state has to offer in the race horse world and how competitive Louisiana horse racing industry is with other states. Not only has Louisiana made legends on the track and in the barns, but it has been a hot stop for Hollywood film sites in the recent years.
Literature Citied
Delta Downs. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.deltadowns.com/racing
Evangeline Downs. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.evangelinedowns.com/racing
Louisiana Downs. (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.harrahslouisianadowns.com/casinos/harrahs-louisiana-downs/casino-misc/racetrack-detail.html
The Fair Grounds Course. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.fairgroundsracecourse.com/
Kentucky Equine Management Internship program
The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) program is now accepting
applications for our Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 internship program
The KEMI program (www.kemi.org) offers internship sessions twice each year
to college students who are interested in gaining more hands-on experience
with horses and who are looking for careers in the horse industry.
During the 22 week internship, interns live and work on Central Kentucky
Thoroughbred horse farms. Housing and an hourly stipend are provided to the
interns.
The Fall session (July-December) lasts for 22 weeks and interns work with
sales weanlings, yearlings and broodmares and some interns with exceptional
riding skills will assist in the breaking and early training of yearlings.
The upcoming Fall 2011 session begins on July 11, 2011 and ends on December
9, 2011. In addition to the hands-on work with the horses, the interns
attend weekly educational seminars and are given multiple opportunities to
network with industry professionals.
Our Spring session (January-June) also lasts for 22 weeks and interns learn
all about equine reproduction by working with broodmares and foals.
These interns also attend weekly seminars and also are provided with
networking opportunites.
Applications for Fall 2011 must be postmarked by April 30, 2011 and
applications for Spring 2012 must be postmarked by October 31, 2011.
More information about the KEMI program can be found on the attached
brochure or on the KEMI website (www.kemi.org). You can also follow KEMI on
Facebook--just search for "Kentucky Equine Management Internship".
Please feel free to forward this email to any of your students or anyone you
feel might be interested. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Leslie Janecka
Kentucky Equine Management Internship
P.O. Box 910628
Lexington, KY 40591
Phone: 859-277-2512
Fax: 859-277-2753
www.kemi.org
applications for our Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 internship program
The KEMI program (www.kemi.org) offers internship sessions twice each year
to college students who are interested in gaining more hands-on experience
with horses and who are looking for careers in the horse industry.
During the 22 week internship, interns live and work on Central Kentucky
Thoroughbred horse farms. Housing and an hourly stipend are provided to the
interns.
The Fall session (July-December) lasts for 22 weeks and interns work with
sales weanlings, yearlings and broodmares and some interns with exceptional
riding skills will assist in the breaking and early training of yearlings.
The upcoming Fall 2011 session begins on July 11, 2011 and ends on December
9, 2011. In addition to the hands-on work with the horses, the interns
attend weekly educational seminars and are given multiple opportunities to
network with industry professionals.
Our Spring session (January-June) also lasts for 22 weeks and interns learn
all about equine reproduction by working with broodmares and foals.
These interns also attend weekly seminars and also are provided with
networking opportunites.
Applications for Fall 2011 must be postmarked by April 30, 2011 and
applications for Spring 2012 must be postmarked by October 31, 2011.
More information about the KEMI program can be found on the attached
brochure or on the KEMI website (www.kemi.org). You can also follow KEMI on
Facebook--just search for "Kentucky Equine Management Internship".
Please feel free to forward this email to any of your students or anyone you
feel might be interested. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Leslie Janecka
Kentucky Equine Management Internship
P.O. Box 910628
Lexington, KY 40591
Phone: 859-277-2512
Fax: 859-277-2753
www.kemi.org
Director of Environmental-Health-Safety
Director of Environmental-Health-Safety - Golden Triangle - Southeast Texas
Our client, a major corporation, has a large plant in the Golden Triangle
area that is in need of a Director of EHS. The position will manage a
organization of several dozen people. The position requires an even balance
of expertise in environmental issues (including Title V) and
safety/health/PSM issues.
An excellent relocation plan is available, and this position is bonus
eligible; bonuses have been paid for several years consecutively.
All suitable candidates will be contacted before their resume is submitted,
and no resume will be submitted without candidate’s prior permission.
E-mail your resume as an MS Word attachment to: rich@searchconsultants.com
Richard N. Fiore
Vice President, EHS/Regulatory Affairs Division
Search Consultants International
701 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 610
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713-403-3860
Fax: 713-548-5480
rich@searchconsultants.com
www.searchconsultants.com
Our client, a major corporation, has a large plant in the Golden Triangle
area that is in need of a Director of EHS. The position will manage a
organization of several dozen people. The position requires an even balance
of expertise in environmental issues (including Title V) and
safety/health/PSM issues.
An excellent relocation plan is available, and this position is bonus
eligible; bonuses have been paid for several years consecutively.
All suitable candidates will be contacted before their resume is submitted,
and no resume will be submitted without candidate’s prior permission.
E-mail your resume as an MS Word attachment to: rich@searchconsultants.com
Richard N. Fiore
Vice President, EHS/Regulatory Affairs Division
Search Consultants International
701 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 610
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713-403-3860
Fax: 713-548-5480
rich@searchconsultants.com
www.searchconsultants.com
Area III Contest
Students: sign up to help with the area III contest next Thursday March 24th. There is a sign-up sheet in the office.
Idaho Fish and Game -Conservation Officer
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a Conservation Officer position available for statewide application until April 13, 2011. The announcement is located at the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00864021924.
Applications will only be accepted through this website.
EEO/Vet Pref
Applications will only be accepted through this website.
EEO/Vet Pref
NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research Workshop
Workshop Announcement - Recommendations Sought
NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) is hosting a workshop to provide an overview of a new program of telepresence-enabled exploration and to identify areas in the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea) where this approach should be applied. Telepresence-enabled exploration is currently being conducted by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and the Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus. Equipped with sonar equipment and remotely operated vehicles outfitted with high-definition video cameras, the ships transmit information to shore-based Exploration Command Centers, Remote Consoles and over the Internet to broadly distributed teams of explorers.
This announcement seeks input from members of the ocean community in the form of one-page descriptions of areas and targets in the Atlantic that have the highest potential for discoveries that can lay the ground work for further scientific investigation. Please visit http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov or http://explore.noaa.gov/pre-workshop-recommendations-sought for a full announcement and details for submitting ideas. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2011.
NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) is hosting a workshop to provide an overview of a new program of telepresence-enabled exploration and to identify areas in the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea) where this approach should be applied. Telepresence-enabled exploration is currently being conducted by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and the Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus. Equipped with sonar equipment and remotely operated vehicles outfitted with high-definition video cameras, the ships transmit information to shore-based Exploration Command Centers, Remote Consoles and over the Internet to broadly distributed teams of explorers.
This announcement seeks input from members of the ocean community in the form of one-page descriptions of areas and targets in the Atlantic that have the highest potential for discoveries that can lay the ground work for further scientific investigation. Please visit http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov or http://explore.noaa.gov/pre-workshop-recommendations-sought for a full announcement and details for submitting ideas. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2011.
Paid 12-month Internships in Marine Science
OVERVIEW: Four 12-month paid internships are currently available at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (Dauphin Island, Alabama) in the Fisheries Oceanography of Coastal Alabama (FOCAL) program. The positions offer recently graduated college students the opportunity to engage in the active study of ecology of larval fish, jellyfish, and zooplankton. We are seeking people who are committed and enthusiastic about marine science and may be considering marine science as a career.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The internships will focus on different specialties, based on the experience and interests of the successful applicants.
Responsibilities include: 1) sampling and processing plankton on offshore cruises aboard a 46' research vessel and on nearshore cruises on a 23'
vessel in the Northern Gulf of Mexico; 2) sorting and identification of fish eggs and larvae; 3) identifying and enumerating zooplankton; 4) data entry, and 5) molecular ecological techniques for fish egg identification [one position requires knowledge and experience with DNA extraction and PCR]. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend seminars on current topics in marine science hosted at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and at the University of South Alabama.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with dissecting microscopes and identification of zooplankton and larval fish are desired skills, but not required. A background with molecular biology techniques is desired for those applicants interested in molecular biology work. The ability to lift light loads and to work on small boats in sometimes inclement weather and sea conditions is required. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic about marine research and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
STIPEND: A monthly stipend of $1160 is provided. The Sea Lab will help arrange housing either on campus (depending on availability) or off.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should possess a BSc in marine sciences, fisheries oceanography, or a related field. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a driver's license and clean driving record.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2011 or until the position is filled. Duration of the internship is 12 months with a flexible start date during May 1 - June 15 2011.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Download and fill out Internship application. Include a resume and 2 letters of recommendation. For complete posting and application, visit:
http://press.disl.org/jobs/focalsummerintern2011.html
Please email your application, resume and letters of recommendation to awinans@disl.org with '"Your last name"_Intern Application' in the Subject line. We also suggest you print a copy for your records. If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to 251-861-4646 Attn: Amanda Winans or via mail to:
Amanda Winans
FOCAL Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fill-in pdf form, you may contact Amanda Winans via email at awinans@disl.org or by phone: 251-861-2141, ext. 2285.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The internships will focus on different specialties, based on the experience and interests of the successful applicants.
Responsibilities include: 1) sampling and processing plankton on offshore cruises aboard a 46' research vessel and on nearshore cruises on a 23'
vessel in the Northern Gulf of Mexico; 2) sorting and identification of fish eggs and larvae; 3) identifying and enumerating zooplankton; 4) data entry, and 5) molecular ecological techniques for fish egg identification [one position requires knowledge and experience with DNA extraction and PCR]. In addition, interns are encouraged to attend seminars on current topics in marine science hosted at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and at the University of South Alabama.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with dissecting microscopes and identification of zooplankton and larval fish are desired skills, but not required. A background with molecular biology techniques is desired for those applicants interested in molecular biology work. The ability to lift light loads and to work on small boats in sometimes inclement weather and sea conditions is required. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic about marine research and detail-oriented. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training in the field and laboratory.
STIPEND: A monthly stipend of $1160 is provided. The Sea Lab will help arrange housing either on campus (depending on availability) or off.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should possess a BSc in marine sciences, fisheries oceanography, or a related field. Graduating seniors are also welcome to apply. This internship is only available to U.S. citizens with a driver's license and clean driving record.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2011 or until the position is filled. Duration of the internship is 12 months with a flexible start date during May 1 - June 15 2011.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Download and fill out Internship application. Include a resume and 2 letters of recommendation. For complete posting and application, visit:
http://press.disl.org/jobs/focalsummerintern2011.html
Please email your application, resume and letters of recommendation to awinans@disl.org with '"Your last name"_Intern Application' in the Subject line. We also suggest you print a copy for your records. If you prefer, you may submit your application via fax to 251-861-4646 Attn: Amanda Winans or via mail to:
Amanda Winans
FOCAL Intern Program
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
If at any time during the application process, you have questions or problems with the fill-in pdf form, you may contact Amanda Winans via email at awinans@disl.org or by phone: 251-861-2141, ext. 2285.
Stock Assessment position
The Sustainable Fisheries Division of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center is seeking scientists with a strong background in mathematics and statistics to fill fishery stock assessment positions in Miami and Panama City, Florida. Successful applicants will join a diverse and inventive work environment populated by people with backgrounds from a variety of disciplines including statistics, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, ecosystem modeling, and fishery science. The incumbents will manage, lead, or perform research developing mathematical and statistical models for addressing fishery and ecological processes; conduct stock assessments and related analyses; and provide mathematical, statistical and computational consulting. Other duties will include cultivating collaborative relationships with other agencies, including with adjacent nations that potentially share the same stocks (e.g., bilaterally with Mexico or through multinational organizations such as the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna or Caribbean Fisheries Mechanism), and representing the SEFSC on various Fishery Commissions and/or technical workgroups (such as Council scientific and statistical committees, plan development teams, or the working groups of various Federal, state, international or professional organizations). Incumbents will be expected to travel several times a year to various national and international venues.
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Title/Series/Grade: Research Mathematical Statistician, ZP-482-III.
Salary: $ 57,408 – 94, 645
Position Information: Competitive Service: Career/Career-Conditional Permanent /Full Time
Open Period: March 15 - March 24, 2011
*Application under this announcement requires the applicant to apply through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. Job Announcement Number: NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0060. This application requires the completion of an online assessment and/or the submission of supplemental materials. The submission of anything other than a USAJOBS resume and the electronic assessment may result in your application not being considered under this vacancy announcement.
*For additional general information, you may go to the NOAA Job
Applicant Website at: http://www.wfm.noaa.gov/pdfs/Job_Applicant_Info.pdf*
For more details, please contact Todd Gedamke (Todd.Gedamke@noaa.gov , 305-361-4272)
or Clay Porch (Clay.porch@noaa.gov , 305-361-4232)
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Title/Series/Grade: Research Mathematical Statistician, ZP-482-III.
Salary: $ 57,408 – 94, 645
Position Information: Competitive Service: Career/Career-Conditional Permanent /Full Time
Open Period: March 15 - March 24, 2011
*Application under this announcement requires the applicant to apply through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. Job Announcement Number: NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0060. This application requires the completion of an online assessment and/or the submission of supplemental materials. The submission of anything other than a USAJOBS resume and the electronic assessment may result in your application not being considered under this vacancy announcement.
*For additional general information, you may go to the NOAA Job
Applicant Website at: http://www.wfm.noaa.gov/pdfs/Job_Applicant_Info.pdf*
For more details, please contact Todd Gedamke (Todd.Gedamke@noaa.gov , 305-361-4272)
or Clay Porch (Clay.porch@noaa.gov , 305-361-4232)
Southern Division American Fisheries Society Symposium
The 2012 Southern Division American Fisheries Society (SDAFS) Program Committee is now soliciting proposals for either half-day or full-day special symposia sessions that can be included in the 2012 SDAFS Meeting Program in Biloxi, Mississippi. Meeting dates will be January 26-29 with symposia sessions on January 28th and 29th. Symposia may include individual presentations, panel discussions, and other innovative formats designed to achieve the organizers’ goals. Please note that oral presentations for this meeting will be 15 minutes total (12 minute talk, 3 minute question/answer period).
We have space to accommodate the following symposia:
1) Two, 12 talk symposia (half-day)
2) Two, 14 talk symposia (half-day), and
3) Two, 20 talk symposia (full-day)
The deadline for the submission of draft proposals is May 1, 2011. Proposals should state symposium title, objectives, format, amount of time required (as per above), a tentative list of speakers and topics they will cover, and a list of tentative sponsors willing to be a symposia/meeting sponsor at least at the "Silver" level ($1,000-2,500). Computers with MS Powerpoint, projectors, and screens will be provided. Sessions will be taped for IPod distribution with the consent of presenters. If additional audio-visual aids are required, they should be clearly identified in the proposal. Sponsor-funded sessions and those having broad appeal and relevance to the meeting’s theme (i.e., Fisheries in Recovery?) will receive highest priority. Meeting sponsorship levels and associated perks for sponsors can be found at:
http://www.sdafs.org/meetings/2012/sponsors.html
Potential organizers will be informed by May 15, 2011 on whether their symposium was selected for inclusion in the final program. Finalization of symposium details including format, presenters, presentation order, and moderators will be expected to be completed by July 1, 2011.
Symposium presenters will submit their abstracts through the conference website beginning on August 1, 2011. Symposium titles, moderators, and presentation titles/authors will also be included in the 2012 Spring Meeting Program, and signage will be provided at the meeting indicating sponsors, symposium title, and speakers.
Please direct inquiries and submit proposals by the May 1st deadline to:
Matt Roberts
Email: Matt.Roberts@mmns.state.ms.us
Phone: 601.559.7415
We have space to accommodate the following symposia:
1) Two, 12 talk symposia (half-day)
2) Two, 14 talk symposia (half-day), and
3) Two, 20 talk symposia (full-day)
The deadline for the submission of draft proposals is May 1, 2011. Proposals should state symposium title, objectives, format, amount of time required (as per above), a tentative list of speakers and topics they will cover, and a list of tentative sponsors willing to be a symposia/meeting sponsor at least at the "Silver" level ($1,000-2,500). Computers with MS Powerpoint, projectors, and screens will be provided. Sessions will be taped for IPod distribution with the consent of presenters. If additional audio-visual aids are required, they should be clearly identified in the proposal. Sponsor-funded sessions and those having broad appeal and relevance to the meeting’s theme (i.e., Fisheries in Recovery?) will receive highest priority. Meeting sponsorship levels and associated perks for sponsors can be found at:
http://www.sdafs.org/meetings/2012/sponsors.html
Potential organizers will be informed by May 15, 2011 on whether their symposium was selected for inclusion in the final program. Finalization of symposium details including format, presenters, presentation order, and moderators will be expected to be completed by July 1, 2011.
Symposium presenters will submit their abstracts through the conference website beginning on August 1, 2011. Symposium titles, moderators, and presentation titles/authors will also be included in the 2012 Spring Meeting Program, and signage will be provided at the meeting indicating sponsors, symposium title, and speakers.
Please direct inquiries and submit proposals by the May 1st deadline to:
Matt Roberts
Email: Matt.Roberts@mmns.state.ms.us
Phone: 601.559.7415
Research position @ Sustainable Fisheries Branch NMFS
The Sustainable Fisheries Branch has a position announcement on the USAjobs website. This position will serve as a research position in the NMFS SEFSC Sustainable Fisheries Division located in Beaufort NC. The person in this position manages, leads, or performs professional research that involves preserving, conserving, and managing fish and other aquatic species populations and their habitats for ecological purposes and benefits the public. The incumbent advises on, administers, or performs professional work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical and statistical methods to ecological processes; conducts stock assessments and related analyses either as sole investigator or by participating in workshops; prepares oral and written reports of stock assessments and related analyses; develops methods to improve stock assessments, coordinating efforts with other analysts in the Sustainable Fisheries Branch; provides mathematical statistical, computational consulting to team members.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Two positions: Broiler Serviceman + Breeder
We have two job openings, a breeder and broiler serviceman. If you have interested applicants, please contact Michelle or me. May graduates would be great.
Brad Morgan
Broiler Manager
Natchitoches Pilgrim's
318-356-6369
POSITION OPEN AND BASED IN NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
DATE: February 7, 2011
JOB TITLE: Broiler Service Technician
REPORTS TO: Broiler Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Acts as the liaison between the company and the growers to ensure that good poultry management is followed as well as safety procedures.
RESPONSIBLITITES:
Visit every flock of birds once a week or as needed.
Monitor house conditions and bird conditions constantly.
Advise growers of changes that need to be made.
Project weights of birds weekly.
Monitor vaccine reactions.
Keep broiler manager advised of changes in performance.
Keep farms free of safety hazards.
Inventory feed bins as needed.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to follow directions well.
Able to make decisions without constant supervision.
Ability to deal with all types of people under different circumstances.
Good background in animal husbandry or farm related background.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Agricultural related degree preferred.
Previous poultry (broiler/breeder) experience preferred.
If interested and qualified, please apply at the Natchitoches Career Solutions Center on Bienville Street.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Brad Morgan
Broiler Manager
Natchitoches Pilgrim's
318-356-6369
POSITION OPEN AND BASED IN NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
DATE: February 7, 2011
JOB TITLE: Broiler Service Technician
REPORTS TO: Broiler Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Acts as the liaison between the company and the growers to ensure that good poultry management is followed as well as safety procedures.
RESPONSIBLITITES:
Visit every flock of birds once a week or as needed.
Monitor house conditions and bird conditions constantly.
Advise growers of changes that need to be made.
Project weights of birds weekly.
Monitor vaccine reactions.
Keep broiler manager advised of changes in performance.
Keep farms free of safety hazards.
Inventory feed bins as needed.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to follow directions well.
Able to make decisions without constant supervision.
Ability to deal with all types of people under different circumstances.
Good background in animal husbandry or farm related background.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Agricultural related degree preferred.
Previous poultry (broiler/breeder) experience preferred.
If interested and qualified, please apply at the Natchitoches Career Solutions Center on Bienville Street.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Commercial Fisheries Specialist
The Marine Advisory Services Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
invites applicants for the following full-time position. A review of materials will begin April 11, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted through our On-line Application System at: http://jobs.wm.edu. The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.
The Commercial Fisheries Specialist will facilitate the integration of scientific and
industry expertise to support the commercial fishing and seafood industry through
applied research, technology transfer, education and communications. The Specialist will carry out a statewide advisory services program addressing informational, educational and research needs of businesses, citizens, governmental agencies, and educational institutions involved in, and affected by, commercial fisheries and associated marine resource management issues.
The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to interact with the private sector, state agencies and the general public. Additionally, the candidate must possess an understanding of the needs and opportunities in the commercial fishing and seafood industry with proven success in proposal development and conduct.
Required qualifications: Advanced degree in Marine Science or related disciplines such as business, economics, with a minimum of 5 years experience (5-10 years applicable experience preferred) in an educational/advisory or seafood industry capacity. A thorough knowledge of and experience with public fisheries management at the state, regional and national levels. A solid record of producing public and agency directed information and technical advisory reports is required.
Application materials should include:
A resume and cover letter which explains professional education,
experience and suitability for the position.
The names, titles, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of
three references.
Salary range: $55,000- $60,000. Specific questions regarding this position should be directed to Mr. Thomas J. Murray via email (tjm@vims.edu) or telephone 804-684-7190).
invites applicants for the following full-time position. A review of materials will begin April 11, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted through our On-line Application System at: http://jobs.wm.edu. The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.
The Commercial Fisheries Specialist will facilitate the integration of scientific and
industry expertise to support the commercial fishing and seafood industry through
applied research, technology transfer, education and communications. The Specialist will carry out a statewide advisory services program addressing informational, educational and research needs of businesses, citizens, governmental agencies, and educational institutions involved in, and affected by, commercial fisheries and associated marine resource management issues.
The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to interact with the private sector, state agencies and the general public. Additionally, the candidate must possess an understanding of the needs and opportunities in the commercial fishing and seafood industry with proven success in proposal development and conduct.
Required qualifications: Advanced degree in Marine Science or related disciplines such as business, economics, with a minimum of 5 years experience (5-10 years applicable experience preferred) in an educational/advisory or seafood industry capacity. A thorough knowledge of and experience with public fisheries management at the state, regional and national levels. A solid record of producing public and agency directed information and technical advisory reports is required.
Application materials should include:
A resume and cover letter which explains professional education,
experience and suitability for the position.
The names, titles, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of
three references.
Salary range: $55,000- $60,000. Specific questions regarding this position should be directed to Mr. Thomas J. Murray via email (tjm@vims.edu) or telephone 804-684-7190).
Friday, March 11, 2011
Graduate Student Symposium
Dear SC&E Graduate students,
You have less than 1 week to register for the Graduate Student Symposium at the amazingly discounted price of $50!
We encourage you to attend and compete for cash prizes for first place, partake in delicious food, event shirts and free giveaways for all, and a chance to mix and mingle with students from all over the Gulf Coast! You don't even need to present to attend and have a great time!
Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can get an idea of how many students to prepare for. If the minimum number of attendees is not reached, we may possibly need to cancel the event. This would not only be a disappointment for all those who put hard work into this, but also a first for this annual symposium.
We thank you for supporting CEGO and your participation in this momentous event!
The Coast & Environmental Graduate Organization (CEGO) at Louisiana State University is proud to be hosting the 12th annual Graduate Student Symposium. We invite you and the graduate students from your school to join us from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27 at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, Louisiana.
The Graduate Student Symposium has been an annual spring event since 1999, when graduate students of the University of South Alabama, the University of Southern Mississippi, and Louisiana State University joined together to create an opportunity for students in marine, biological and environmental sciences to present their research in a supportive, non-threatening environment at a cost suitable for students. Past symposia have been a great success & we are confident that this year’s event will be as well. We hope to attract attendees from universities throughout the southeast in order to widen the scope of research areas represented. Abstracts are welcome from students in any stage of their research. Both oral presentations and posters will be accepted.
This all inclusive symposium which will include two nights lodging at LUMCON, a casual dinner on Friday night and a social dinner on Saturday night, 2 breakfasts and Saturday lunch, prizes for top oral presentation and poster, as well as the opportunity for raffle prizes and free give-aways for everyone attending (T-shirt, snazy mug, re-usable RPET bags, etc.). Prices are only $50 if registered and payment post marked by March 16, otherwise $75 at the door. All those interested in presenting MUST be registered and abstracts submitted by March 16.
Registration and submission of abstracts can be done online through the link below.
http://www.sce.lsu.edu/cego/GSS_2011.asp
Symposium directions and schedule will be updated as the time nears.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would distribute this announcement along to any graduate students, departments or universities that may be interested.
We do hope that you will join us for what is sure to be a fun and informative weekend!
Sincerely,
Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) Committee
Louisiana State University (LSU)
email: GSS.LSU@gmail.com
website: http://www.sce.lsu.edu/cego/GSS_2011.asp
You have less than 1 week to register for the Graduate Student Symposium at the amazingly discounted price of $50!
We encourage you to attend and compete for cash prizes for first place, partake in delicious food, event shirts and free giveaways for all, and a chance to mix and mingle with students from all over the Gulf Coast! You don't even need to present to attend and have a great time!
Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can get an idea of how many students to prepare for. If the minimum number of attendees is not reached, we may possibly need to cancel the event. This would not only be a disappointment for all those who put hard work into this, but also a first for this annual symposium.
We thank you for supporting CEGO and your participation in this momentous event!
The Coast & Environmental Graduate Organization (CEGO) at Louisiana State University is proud to be hosting the 12th annual Graduate Student Symposium. We invite you and the graduate students from your school to join us from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27 at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, Louisiana.
The Graduate Student Symposium has been an annual spring event since 1999, when graduate students of the University of South Alabama, the University of Southern Mississippi, and Louisiana State University joined together to create an opportunity for students in marine, biological and environmental sciences to present their research in a supportive, non-threatening environment at a cost suitable for students. Past symposia have been a great success & we are confident that this year’s event will be as well. We hope to attract attendees from universities throughout the southeast in order to widen the scope of research areas represented. Abstracts are welcome from students in any stage of their research. Both oral presentations and posters will be accepted.
This all inclusive symposium which will include two nights lodging at LUMCON, a casual dinner on Friday night and a social dinner on Saturday night, 2 breakfasts and Saturday lunch, prizes for top oral presentation and poster, as well as the opportunity for raffle prizes and free give-aways for everyone attending (T-shirt, snazy mug, re-usable RPET bags, etc.). Prices are only $50 if registered and payment post marked by March 16, otherwise $75 at the door. All those interested in presenting MUST be registered and abstracts submitted by March 16.
Registration and submission of abstracts can be done online through the link below.
http://www.sce.lsu.edu/cego/GSS_2011.asp
Symposium directions and schedule will be updated as the time nears.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would distribute this announcement along to any graduate students, departments or universities that may be interested.
We do hope that you will join us for what is sure to be a fun and informative weekend!
Sincerely,
Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) Committee
Louisiana State University (LSU)
email: GSS.LSU@gmail.com
website: http://www.sce.lsu.edu/cego/GSS_2011.asp
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NASA Grants
A number of NASA grant announcements recently have been posted on Grants.gov that may be of interest.
An interactive table of 2011 NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicited research programs, including due dates, is on-line at:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=252961/Table%203.html
Specific announcements include the following:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Grant/Cooperative agreement funding opportunity 2011 Innovations in Global Climate Change Education http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=75033
Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2011 Expected budget for new awards ~ $3M per year
Number of new awards pending adequate proposals of merit ~ 7-10 For detailed information: see pdf pages 48-57 http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=252430/EONS_2011_Solicitation_Final_01-17-2011_Complete_Document.pdf
National Aeronautics and Space Administration ROSES 2011: GNSS Remote Sensing Science Team
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=75113
Closing Date for Applications: May 02, 2011
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Earth Science Applications: Disasters Closing Date for Applications: August 10, 2011 http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId=%7B348A5B58-B685-A25A-D447-02181138C762%7D&path=open
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with my married name: Heidi.Stiller@noaa.gov
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Heidi Stiller
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Gulf Coast Services Center
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
117 N. Woodward Avenue
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4320
Phone: 850.728.1810
Fax: 850.644.2581
Heidi.Stiller@noaa.gov
An interactive table of 2011 NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicited research programs, including due dates, is on-line at:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=252961/Table%203.html
Specific announcements include the following:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Grant/Cooperative agreement funding opportunity 2011 Innovations in Global Climate Change Education http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=75033
Closing Date for Applications: Mar 18, 2011 Expected budget for new awards ~ $3M per year
Number of new awards pending adequate proposals of merit ~ 7-10 For detailed information: see pdf pages 48-57 http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=252430/EONS_2011_Solicitation_Final_01-17-2011_Complete_Document.pdf
National Aeronautics and Space Administration ROSES 2011: GNSS Remote Sensing Science Team
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=75113
Closing Date for Applications: May 02, 2011
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Earth Science Applications: Disasters Closing Date for Applications: August 10, 2011 http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId=%7B348A5B58-B685-A25A-D447-02181138C762%7D&path=open
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Please note I have a new email address
with my married name: Heidi.Stiller@noaa.gov
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Heidi Stiller
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Gulf Coast Services Center
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
117 N. Woodward Avenue
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4320
Phone: 850.728.1810
Fax: 850.644.2581
Heidi.Stiller@noaa.gov
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Stock Assessment Biologist, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries- Office of Fisheries
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position title: Biologist DCL-A (Stock Assessment Biologist)
Job Description:
Work as part of a stock assessment team in the development of priority stock assessments and fishery management plans for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Design and direct research projects to support future stock assessment for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Provide managers with technical support/ data analysis/recommendations for proposed changes to harvest regulation.
Provide technical support/ data analysis for ongoing and proposed research projects for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Participate in internal and external reviews of research projects, stock assessments, and fishery management plans.
Requirements:
A detailed understanding of the fisheries management and stock assessment processes.
A detailed understanding of population dynamics with the ability to directly apply this to the stock assessment process.
Very strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
The ability to conduct thorough statistical analysis and population modeling. This implies strong knowledge of a programming language.
The ability to work as part of a stock assessment team.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, or forestry.
Four years of professional experience in fisheries management, with emphasis on coastal fisheries issues, habitat enhancement, research, or population and community modeling, and regulations development.
Salary Range: Min. $41,912/year Max. $83,408/year
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted on the Louisiana Department of Civil Service website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.jobs.la.gov" www.jobs.la.gov) during the Application Period of March 1, 2011 to March 15, 2011. For more information contact Andy Fischer HYPERLINK "mailto:afischer@wlf.la.gov" afischer@wlf.la.gov 225-765-2390.
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position title: Biologist DCL-A (Stock Assessment Biologist)
Job Description:
Work as part of a stock assessment team in the development of priority stock assessments and fishery management plans for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Design and direct research projects to support future stock assessment for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Provide managers with technical support/ data analysis/recommendations for proposed changes to harvest regulation.
Provide technical support/ data analysis for ongoing and proposed research projects for the Marine and Inland Fisheries Sections.
Participate in internal and external reviews of research projects, stock assessments, and fishery management plans.
Requirements:
A detailed understanding of the fisheries management and stock assessment processes.
A detailed understanding of population dynamics with the ability to directly apply this to the stock assessment process.
Very strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
The ability to conduct thorough statistical analysis and population modeling. This implies strong knowledge of a programming language.
The ability to work as part of a stock assessment team.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, or forestry.
Four years of professional experience in fisheries management, with emphasis on coastal fisheries issues, habitat enhancement, research, or population and community modeling, and regulations development.
Salary Range: Min. $41,912/year Max. $83,408/year
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted on the Louisiana Department of Civil Service website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.jobs.la.gov" www.jobs.la.gov) during the Application Period of March 1, 2011 to March 15, 2011. For more information contact Andy Fischer HYPERLINK "mailto:afischer@wlf.la.gov" afischer@wlf.la.gov 225-765-2390.
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