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On Campus Event: From soft-shell clams to soft-shell crabs: Two practical solutions for adapting to a warming Gulf of Maine (2/14)

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SAVE THE DATE!
“From soft-shell clams to soft-shell crabs: Two practical solutions for adapting to a warming Gulf of Maine”             

Aerial view of the first soft shell clam farm, Heal Eddy, Georgetown, ME Photo credit: John Hagan

Aerial view of the first soft shell clam farm, Heal Eddy, Georgetown, ME
Photo credit: John Hagan

                     
Tuesday, February 14 7:00 pm
315 Searles Hall

The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the
world’s oceans. The ecosystem is being disrupted,
as are the livelihoods of fishermen along the coast.
While there is hope in the Paris Climate Accord for slowing climate change in the twenty-first century, the key for Maine fishermen is adaptation – developing ways to survive and thrive on the ecosystem that is already here, regardless of Paris. Join John Hagan and Marissa McMahan for an eminently practical view of how to navigate the brave new climate world facing Maine fisheries.

John M. Hagan Ph.D. is president of Manomet, a non-profit dedicated to making the world measurably more sustainable through the application of science. He has over thirty years of experience as a field ecologist, and has studied and published on freshwater invertebrates (bivalves), birds, reptiles, herbaceous and woody plants, and lichens and mosses. Recently, his research has focused on helping build diversified fisheries in Maine, especially soft-shell clams, given the rapidly-warming Gulf of Maine.
Marissa McMahan is currently a doctoral candidate in the ecology, evolution and marine biology program at Northeastern University, and is scheduled to graduate in August 2017. Her research focuses on ecology and fisheries in the Gulf of Maine, including published work on the American lobster and Atlantic cod, as well as extensive research on the northern range expansion of black sea bass. She has conducted field and laboratory experiments to understand population dynamics of crustaceans, such as growth, movement, behavior, distribution, and abundance. She also has an extensive background in commercial fisheries, having grown up in a commercial fishing family in mid-coast Maine, and worked as a commercial fisher for many years. She began investigating the potential for a soft-shell green crab industry in Maine in 2016, and established a network of collaborators spanning academia, industry, marketing, activism and journalism.
This event is open to the public free of charge, and co-sponsored by the Biology Department, the Environmental Studies Program, the Coastal Studies Center, and the Brunswick Community Earth Care Team.

Internship Opportunity Summer 2017: Maine International Trade Center (deadline to apply 3/13/17)

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Maine International Trade Center
Internships – Future Global Leaders

Future Global Leaders is an internship program open to recent college graduates and current students. With generous support from our sponsors, we offer paid, part-time internships in our Portland office. As a Research Assistant, MITC interns gain practical experience researching international markets and assisting Maine businesses.

Candidates must have completed their junior year of college before beginning the internship and are selected from an applicant pool based on academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or higher required), demonstrated research and writing ability, and interest in the international trade arena.

See the website for more details and application information.

Off-Campus Event/Opportunity: C2C Fellows Network, Bard Center for Environmental Policy

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C2C Fellows Network, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Gain the Knowledge to Change the Future

The C2C Fellows Network at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy is a national program for undergraduates and recent graduates aspiring to leadership work in sustainable politics, NGOs and business. C2C’s intensive skills-based weekend workshops include young people from across the country.

Led by Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director of Bard’s Center for Environmental Policy, C2C trainings focus on key leadership skills: vision, courage, developing your network, telling your story, and raising funds.

Graduates of the workshops join a national network with access to continuing educational and professional opportunities, including dedicated scholarships to attend Bard’s Graduate Programs in Sustainability: Masters of Science degrees in Environmental Policy and Climate Science and Policy and the Bard MBA in Sustainability.

C2C Fellows are leaders whose vision is to make a difference soon. Our mission is to accelerate their life’s work.

APPLY NOW

Details:

  • Registration fee of $30 covers lodging and food. Sample agenda here.
  • Conference begins at 4PMFriday 3/2 and ends on 12 noon Sunday 3/4. (see the Draft agenda here)
  • Bard College is 90 miles north of New York City, and is easily accessible by Amtrak from Penn Station in NYC.
  • Questions? Please contact Megan Lynch, [email protected]

Internship Opportunity (Summer 2017): Green Corp

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Apply today at GreenCorps.org!

We’re the Field School for Environmental Organizing
Are you passionate about the environment? Are you ready to learn how to run campaigns to help solve the climate crisis or save our last wild places? We offer a year-long, paid training program that will prepare you for a career in environmental organizing. Here’s how it works:

Part One: Classroom Training
You’ll participate in eight weeks of intensive classroom training conducted by representatives from a wide range of organizations and campaigns.

Our staff and trainers present overviews on the biggest issues facing our environment as well as teaching our organizers a variety of valuable skills such as volunteer recruitment, campaign planning, public speaking and much more.

Part Two: Field Training on Real Campaigns
As a Green Corps organizer, you’ll receive the bulk of your training through hands-on experience working on behalf of organizations such as the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society and Food & Water Watch. Job responsibilities include recruiting, training and supervising volunteers; organizing visibility events; securing media coverage; and building strong coalitions.

You’ll lead three to five different campaigns in communities across the country. By working with several different campaign partners, you’ll gain experience tackling a diversity of issues and working with a variety of individuals.

For example, a team of organizers recently helped run a campaign that persuaded Kellogg’s, the cereal company, to pressure its supplier of palm oil to stop destroying tropical forests. Other Green Corps organizers have played critical roles in the retirement of over a dozen coal-fired power plants on the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign.

Part Three: Launch Your Career
After completing the training program, Green Corps connects graduates to groups looking to hire full-time staff. Our alumni now work with organizations such as Environment America, Greenpeace, Corporate Accountability International, Rainforest Action Network, National Wildlife Federation, 350.org and NRDC, among others.

Location And Compensation
The target annual compensation for this position is $26,000. Green Corps offers a competitive bene ts package. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Green Corps organizers go where the fight is and wherever they can make the biggest impact. They could work on campaigns almost anywhere in the country and while location preferences are considered for placements, we require all organizers to be geographically flexible.

Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

Canada’s National Parks are Free in 2017- Get you pass

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Following the spectacular Centennial year of the National Park Service in the United States, Canada is celebrating its 150th Birthday by making all of its national parks completely free!

Banff National Park | Photo: James Wheeler/CC by 2.0That’s right, our neighbors to the north have a collection of natural wonders that rival any the world over, and are letting you see them for free for the entire year. You can even have a free park pass delivered to you by Parks Canada, the agency that oversees the countries national parks and historical sites.

Click here to get your free Canada National Parks pass for 2017!

Jasper National Park | Photo: Scott Meis/CC by 2.0
Jasper National Park | Photo: Scott Meis/CC by 2.0

Canada’s offering of national parks is a welcoming contrast to those in the United States, with many of these parks located in remote northern areas, some require more than just packing up the station wagon and hitting the road, but for those that are looking to get the auto-tour experience, they have that too.

Prince Edward Island National Park | Photo: Doug Kerr/CC by 2.0
Prince Edward Island National Park | Photo: Doug Kerr/CC by 2.0

Parks like Banff National Park and Jasper National Park in Alberta provide stunning vistas in the Canadian Rockies. In the northeast, Fundy National Park, Prince Edward Island National Park, and Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site can be reached by car when crossing the border from Maine into Canada; even Cape Breton National Park is accessible, if you’re not afraid of a serious road trip.

On the west coast, Pacific Rim National Park and Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada give contrasting tastes of the Canadian Pacific region and the Yukon Territory.

Off Campus Event: 2017 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference- Oral Abstracts Due 1/30

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2017 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference

Thursday, March 30, 2017
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME

Call for Abstracts

Oral Abstracts

Oral abstracts must fit within the guidelines of one of the session topics outlined on the concurrent sessions page. Notification of acceptance of oral abstracts for presentation will take place no later than Monday, January 30, 2016.

The submission deadline for oral abstracts is Friday, January 20, 2017.

Guidelines for Oral Abstracts

  • Indicate which session the abstract is being submitted to.
  • Indicate that this is an oral presentation.
  • Provide a title that accurately summarizes the subject of the presentation.
  • Indicate names and affiliations of all authors (include address, phone, and e-mail).
  • Bold and underline the name of the presenting author.
  • If primary author is a student, indicate “student” after name.
  • Provide an abstract not to exceed 250 words.
  • Abstract must state the purpose, significant results, and main conclusion of work.
  • Abstract should be single-spaced using 12-point Times Roman. Abstracts should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or as an rtf file.

Please submit abstracts as an email attachment to [email protected].

Poster Abstracts

The submission deadline for poster abstracts is Thursday, March 9, 2017. Notification of acceptance of poster abstracts for presentation will take place no later than Monday, March 13, 2017.

Posters invited for display will address one or more aspects of the following:

  • Water quality/quantity. These may include chemical, biological, hydrological, and geochemical aspects of surface and ground waters, and their policy and economic implications.
  • Sustainability. These may include implementation and evaluation of policies and practices that promote economic development while protecting ecosystem health and fostering community well-being.

For 2017, the juried poster competition will include three judging categories: graduate, undergraduate and high-school.

Non-student poster presentations based on appropriate research findings are also accepted for display. Please note that we will not accept posters that are considered advertising. Organizations that wish to advertise should register as exhibitors.

Guidelines for Poster Abstracts

  • Indicate that this is a poster presentation.
  • Indicate judging category: graduate, undergraduate, high school, or NA for non-student posters.
  • Provide a title that accurately summarizes the subject of the presentation.
  • Indicate names and affiliations of all authors (include address, phone, and e-mail).
  • Bold and underline the name(s) of the presenting author(s).
  • Provide an abstract not to exceed 250 words.
  • Abstract must state the purpose, significant results, and main conclusion of work.
  • Abstract should be single-spaced using 12-point Times Roman. Abstracts should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or as an rtf file.

Please submit abstracts as an e-mail attachment to [email protected].

Summer 2017 Internships: The Nature Conservancy (apply by 1/31/17)

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The Nature Conservancy in Maine just posted our seasonal positions for 2017. Will you be willing to share with your network? I have attached position descriptions for your reference.

Please note, external applicants MUST apply via www.nature.org/careers; you can search by the below job #s. All positions close on February 1.

Stream Barrier Assessment Crew Member (4 positions available) – 45022

Southern Maine Land Steward\Burn Crew Leader – 45020

Northern Maine Stewardship Field Assistant – 45018

Stewardship Field Assistant – 45019

Fire and Restoration Crew Member, As-Needed (3 positions possible) – 45023

Thank you for your help in spreading the word on these positions. If you have any questions, please let me know.

-Maggie Stone
Director of Operations, The Nature Conservancy
[email protected]
207 409-9192 (cell)
207 729-4118 (Fax)
14 Maine Street
Suite 401
Brunswick, ME 04011

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
nature.org

 

Summer 2017 Internship: Maine Public Jim Dow Media Internship (apply by 1/27/17)

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Maine Public Jim Dowe Public Media Internship

 Following two very successful years, Maine Public is pleased to again offer two paid intern positions for college or technical school students interested in careers in the news/journalism, digital news and technical/broadcasting fields.

Candidates for the Dowe Intern positions must be attending a college or technical school (students entering their freshman, sophomore or junior year in the fall of 2017 preferred), preferably an institution based in Maine. If the institution is not in Maine, interested candidates must have an existing connection to the State of Maine. In addition, only those candidates who are focusing their educational experience in news/journalism, digital news or technical/broadcasting areas will be considered for these positions. The candidates selected for these positions will begin their internships in late May or early June, and the internships are expected to last twelve (12) weeks, ending sometime in August.

The successful candidates for these positions can expect to be asked to travel between our various office locations (in Portland, Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor) and throughout the State of Maine. An ability to travel frequently throughout the State and a flexible schedule will be essential.

Interested candidates are encouraged to view the video about last year’s Dowe Interns, and are asked to submit the following materials:

  • Cover letter and resume
  • One (1) writing sample (approximately 1,000 words) and pertinent digital media examples

The deadline for submission of these materials to [email protected] is Friday, January 27, 2017. Maine Public will endeavor to notify all applicants to confirm that their application materials have been received. Interviews and final selection will be completed for the 2017 Dowe Intern positions no later than March 15, 2017.

Internship Opportunity, Summer 2017: Field Ecology Intern, Maine Natural Areas Program (apply by 2/10/17)

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Hello!

The Maine Natural Areas Program (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry) is seeking multiple Field Ecology Interns for the upcoming 2017 field season. Deadline for applications is February 10th.

Field Ecology Intern
The Maine Natural Areas Program seeks summer interns to assist with the identification,
monitoring, and assessment of natural communities and rare plants in various locations
throughout Maine. Fieldwork includes collection of ecological data (e.g., vegetation
composition, soils, forest structure), identification of plants, and use of hand-held GPS units. Some office work is required, including creating GIS maps, data entry and analysis, and landowner contact. Individuals must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, including long hikes across rugged terrain. The position requires a strong interest in plant ecology, forestry, or wetland ecology, and unmitigated enthusiasm. Familiarity with New England’s vegetation or related field experience is strongly preferred, along with experience using ArcGIS. Position is 40 hours/week from approximately May 2017 to September 2017 and pays $13.00/hour. Some overnight travel is required.

Preference will be given to applications received by Friday February 10th, 2017.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Kristen Puryear
Maine Natural Areas Program
93 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0093
[email protected] (electronic applications preferred)
For more information on MNAP: www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/

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Internship Opportunity: Overland Summers

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From ES alum Kim Nault:

I am reaching out because my company, Overland Summers, will be coming to Bowdoin in January to meet potential leaders for the summer. Overland is an outdoor program that offers hiking, biking, language, service and writing programs for students in 4th-12th grade. We hire exceptional college students and recent graduates to lead our programs across the country and around the world. Many Bowdoin students have led for Overland in the past and I was wondering if you could think of any students within the Environmental Studies program that might be interested in joining us this summer.

Additionally, Overland will be on campus on January 23rd and will be holding a slideshow presentation to share a little bit about Overland with students.

Apply to Lead for Overland

Overland hires exceptional college students and recent graduates to lead summer programs across the country and around the world. Apply to lead hiking, biking, writing, service or language programs with Overland this summer. Learn more about leadership opportunities and Overland’s programs.

With over thirty years of experience in the outdoor and travel industry, Overland is known for its exceptional leaders and its carefully-crafted programs offering students the opportunity to explore and grow in a small, supportive group setting. Apply to join this incredible community of leaders who inspire students through outdoor challenges.

Apply online at https://application.overlandsummers.com/leader

Questions? Email [email protected]