On Campus Event: Graduate School Fair, Tuesday, October 8 3:30-5:00 Morrell Lounge, Smith Union

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Graduate School Fair
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Morrell Lounge, Smith Union

Join us for our annual Graduate & Professional School Fair. We’ll pack Smith Union with over 85 schools who represent a variety of graduate and professional programs. This is a great opportunity to learn more about top graduate programs from around the country, or just to explore graduate school and ask questions. You’ll have a chance to talk with representatives about post-graduate options and what’s available to you. The fair is always a lively event, and an important opportunity for students considering graduate school, whether directly after Bowdoin, or later in life.

Fellowship: NASA DEVELOP 10 week paid research opportunity, Spring 2020- Apply by 10/11/19

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I am writing to inform you about 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning career professionals. Please pass this information, along with the attached flyer, to your students and those whom may be interested.

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. NASA DEVELOP operates at twelve locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

Responsibilities will include: a literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the spring term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The spring 2020 position application window will be open online from now until October 11th, with the term starting January 27th and lasting through April 3rd. We also have summer and fall opportunities available.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,
Celeste Gambino
DEVELOP National Program Fellow
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.
Boston | NASA DEVELOP National Program
Office: 617-353-2085

On-Campus Event: DAWNLAND at the BOC October 22

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Showing the evening of October 22 at the Outing Club. Contact Tess Hamilton for more details.

“A documentary about cultural survival and stolen children: inside the first truth and reconciliation commission for Native Americans. Dawnland aired on Independent Lens in November 2018 and was awarded an Emmy for outstanding research in 2019.”

Vitally important to understanding Maine land rights, Dawnland illustrates the work of the first  Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) into indigenous child removal within the Wabanaki Confederacy.

Alumni Fellowship: Sierra Corps Forestry Fellowship Program, apply by October 16, 2019

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Are you interested in a forestry career? Love the Sierra and want to help conserve and restore Sierra forests?
Apply to join the Sierra Corps Forestry Fellowship Program!
The program is seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to a year-long fellowship working to restore Sierra forests and build resilient communities. The Sierra Nevada Alliance will place three to six Fellows with environmental organizations throughout the region for a year of forest-health related employment.

The deadline to apply is 8:00pm (PST) on October 16, 2019

Responsibilities and Projects:
Fellows will be placed to work at environmental organizations throughout the Sierra to help build their organization and region’s capacity to complete meaningful forest health work. Fellows will complete work in assessment, planning, project permitting, project management, and other essential forest restoration implementation tasks. Specific Host Site position descriptions can be found on the Sierra Corps website here:
https://sierranevadaalliance.org/programs/sierra-corps/apply-for-sierra-corps/
Location: All positions for this round are located within California and the Sierra Nevada Range and most of the positions will be located in small, rural communities surrounded by outdoor recreation opportunities, wilderness areas and State and National Parks.

Applicant Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S.
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (higher education degrees are strongly
recommended)
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
Compensation and Benefits:
• $15/hr
• Employer-provided Health Insurance
• 15 paid Holidays
• Two weeks of paid vacation accrued at 0.83 days per month
• One day of sick leave per month accrued
• Technical skills training opportunities throughout the Fellowship

Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field OR at least 2 years of
forestry vocational training and education
• At least 1 year of experience with forest health monitoring and assessment
• At least 2 years combined experience in:
o forest health monitoring and assessment
o conservation planning
o project management
o environmental analysis and research
• Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA regulations and documentation
• Strong desire to work in a forest health related career, ideally in the Sierra
• Passion for conservation of the Sierra

To Apply for a Sierra Corp Fellowship Position please complete the following steps no later than 8:00pm (PST) on October 16, 2019:
1. Complete the online application available here: https://forms.gle/o3SAZH9ci4mbF1ht7
2. Submit your resume and a cover letter that summarizes your interest in the Sierra Corps Program via email with subject line “Sierra Corps Application” to Nicole Lutkemuller, Program Director at [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Lutkemuller at [email protected]

Off-Campus Event: AQUARELA at Frontier

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Aquarela – Showings at Frontier at 3:00 and 7:00 PM
Directed by Viktor Kossakovsky
Genre: Documentary
1hr 30mins
Rated PG

AQUARELA takes audiences on a deeply cinematic journey through the transformative beauty and raw power of water. Captured at a rare 96 frames-per-second, the film is a visceral wake-up call that humans are no match for the sheer force and capricious will of Earth’s most precious element. From the precarious frozen waters of Russia’s Lake Baikal to Miami in the throes of Hurricane Irma to Venezuela’s mighty Angel Falls, water is AQUARELA’s main character, with director Victor Kossakovsky capturing her many personalities in startling cinematic clarity. The film will be shown in theaters at 48 frames-per-second, double the typical 24 frames-per-second, as projectors with the ability to project at 96-frames-per-second are extremely rare today, but when the time comes that the capacity is there, AQUARELA will be one of the first films to be shown at that speed.

Job Opportunity for Seniors: Energy Consulting Associate positions with PowerAdvocate

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PowerAdvocate is currently looking for senior students interested in full-time positions to join our Energy Consulting and Growth Strategy teams.. Members who are interested can apply directly online via Handshake or reach out to Yomayra Martinez directly (contact info below).

PowerAdvocate, a Verisk Analytics business, is a technology and services company that provides supply market insights and solutions to clients in the energy industry. Our supply chain software and services help asset-intensive clients achieve operational and financial excellence, increase profitability, and optimize business performance. We like to call ourselves an “established start-up”, still entrepreneurial, everyone from our co-ops to our senior team members are valued for their work and insights. PowerAdvocate provides supply market intelligence and solutions with our products and consulting services to the energy market in North American including renewables, utilities, transmission and oil & gas customers. You can read more about our company here: https://w3.poweradvocate.com/about-us/careers/.

Want to learn more about the specific roles? Feel free to reach out to:

  • Isabel Schwartz ’17, Energy Consulting Manager at PowerAdvocate and Bowdoin Alumni – [email protected]

Best Regards,

Yomayra Martinez
Human Resources Manager
PowerAdvocate
(tel) 857.453.5706 • (fax) 857.453.5844
179 Lincoln Street • Boston • MA • 02111
www.poweradvocate.com

PowerAdvocate candidates:  Your privacy is important to us.  We encourage you to read our candidate privacy notice to learn more about our privacy practices

Off-Campus Event: Green & Healthy Maine Home + Energy Show

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 • 10AM TO 5PM • EAST END COMMUNITY SCHOOL • PORTLAND, ME

As the publisher of the Green & Healthy Maine HOMES magazine, we are happy to present the premiere Green & Healthy Maine Home + Energy Show, a one-day event that will connect leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries with homeowners who are interested in green living. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to edible landscapes, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green & healthy Maine home – whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property.

As home to many nationally recognized building science and design professionals, Maine is leading the way in the high-performing home industry. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from these sought out professionals.

Come with a specific question about your home or energy project, attend a workshop and browse the booths to find inspiration and resources. Chat with experts, find new products, learn about incentive programs and take advantage of show discounts and deals from our exhibitors.

On Campus Event: The Policies and Politics of Pricing Carbon in Today’s Washington , Wed. 9/25 4:00 PM, Roux 207

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The Policies and Politics of Pricing Carbon in Today’s Washington
Talk by Danny Richter                                       
Wednesday, September 25 4:00pm
Roux Center for the Environment. room 207

Dinner post-talk in Mitchell South, Thorne Hall

The policy tool that scientists and economists say will do the most to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the fastest and the cheapest is having

its first bi-partisan moment in a decade.  Three serious bipartisan carbon pricing bills have been introduced that modeling indicates will, by themselves, meet the US commitments for emissions reductions under the Paris Climate Agreement. Who is supporting them, what chance do they have, and why are experts so enthusiastic about this kind of policy?

Dr. Danny Richter, Vice President of Government Affairs for Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be addressing all of these questions and more in this talk. An insider who helped introduce one of those carbon pricing bills, Dr. Richter will talk about why these policies are so effective, and walk through the politics surrounding these three bipartisan bills.

Off Campus Event: Portland Climate Strike Sept. 20

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350 Maine, Maine Youth Climate Strikes, and Maine Youth for Climate Justice are organizing a Global Climate Strike This fall, youth around the world will come together to strike for the climate. Join the conversation between activists and representatives.

Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Portland City Hall, 389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
[email protected]

Off-Campus Event: Common Ground Fair!, Unity Maine, Sept 20-22

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The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association proudly presents: THE COMMON GROUND FAIR! This Unity, Maine fair draws all sorts of local artists, producers, vendors, and craftspeople to the three-day extravaganza. Reach out to other students and organizations to find rides to the fair. Entrance fee changed. Unity, ME, September 20, 21, and 22 (Friday-Sunday).