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Zoology 911 Seminar: Rhiannon Jerch, UW-Madison Dept of Agricultural & Applied Economics; 12:05-12:55 pm; Water Science Engineering Lab & Zoom
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Highlighted deadlines occur prior to our next newsletter.
★ next to opportunities are new this week!
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in Green Bay, WI. This position will help plan, coordinate, and perform a broad range of native community management and restoration activities, including, but not limited to: prescribed fire, forest management and conversion, invasive plants and brush control, and some heavy equipment operation. Application closes Oct. 10 at 11:59pm.
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This position will be based in northern Ohio and provide expertise on Lake Erie ecology and critical issues, particularly emerging contaminants including marine debris/plastics, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, PFAS, and others. Application close Oct. 10.
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The Clean Water Action Council of NE Wisconsin is seeking an Executive Director to start January 2, 2025, or earlier, when executive director Dean Hoegger retires.This is a 20-24 hours-per-week position with flexible hours offering the opportunity to guide the organization into the next decade. Work at the UW-Green Bay office with college interns, board members, and volunteer members to carry out the mission of protecting human health and the environment in NE Wisconsin. For a complete job description and benefits, email contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org with “Requesting Executive Director Application Information" in the subject line.
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INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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For STEM grad students and postdocs invested in the social and community impact of their work. In this year-long professional development program, build foundational knowledge and skills in public service and community engagement, then gain hands-on experience in a mentored practicum with a campus, community, or governmental organization. Virtual Info Session: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 12:30-1:30 pm; Application deadline: Oct. 19
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For grad students and postdocs in the biosciences (or connected fields) pursuing careers that include college-level teaching. In this year-long professional development program, get hands-on experience with research-based, inclusive teaching and serve as an instructor (not TA!). Through coursework and practical teaching experience in an undergraduate course, Fellows participate in a supportive community of colleagues and collaboratively develop innovative and effective ways to teach science. Virtual Info Sessions: Oct. 16, 12:15-1:00 pm, Nov. 7, 11:30 am - 12:15 pm; Application deadline: Nov. 11
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The amount of funding requested may be up to $500,000. Equipment requests are limited to a maximum of $10,000 for each year. The initiative funds research projects that have the potential to fundamentally transform a field of study as well as projects but may require significant development prior to the submission of applications for external funding. A cover sheet with a 400-word abstract is due Nov. 15 and the complete proposal is due Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The online application instructions and a link to the application form are available at: https://research.wisc.edu.
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Call for current undergrad – post-graduate students interested in drinking water to participate in our next competitive call for posters. Up to 10 students will be selected to share their findings in water quality research OR public health education at the annual Water Quality Association Convention in Long Beach, CA, Apr. 22-24, 2025. All those selected will receive a $500 travel stipend. One winner from each category will be awarded a $1,000 David Loveday Memorial Scholarship for continued educational expenses. Submissions are due by 11:59 PM CT on Dec. 31, 2024
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Enjoy #scicomm so much that you might like to be an actual journalist for a summer?
This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students and early career scientists in newsrooms across the country as they use their academic experience and training to write and report on today's headlines and communicate complex issues to a general audience! English and Spanish language placements available. Application is open until Jan. 1, 2025.
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A. O. Smith, Badger Meter and Watts Water are seeking innovative solutions for the following topics: Treatment and removal of microplastics and nanoplastics at facility or point-of-use scale; Water quality sensing of microplastics and nanoplastics at facility or point-of-use scale. There is prize money of $10,000 and exposure to the sponsor companies’ R&D teams for other potential engagement pathways. Applications accepted through Oct 28.
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The goal of this solicitation is to identify and support scientific research that will answer key questions and will advance our understanding and management of groundwater in Wisconsin. Projects may be of a fundamental or applied nature on selected aspects of groundwater research in the natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or law. Please visit the Joint Solicitation web page for more information. The deadline for submittals is 3 p.m. CDT Friday, November 1, 2024.
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The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) is seeking proposals to enhance, preserve, protect and restore resources within the state’s coastal zone – all counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and Michigan, with their nearly 1000 miles of shoreline. We anticipate awarding up to $1.6 million in grant funding. A recorded presentation will be made available and posted at http://coastal.wisconsin.gov. For more information please contact staff at coastal@wisconsin.gov. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2024.
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Looking for funding for your nanotechnology research? EPA is seeking applications for research to develop and demonstrate nanosensor technology with the potential to detect, monitor and degrade PFAS in groundwater or surface water that may be used as drinking water sources. Apply now through November 13.
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Research Forward seeks to support collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-investigator research projects that are high-risk, high-impact and transformative. It seeks to fund projects that are led by PIs with an established track record of securing and successfully managing external research awards, and that have the potential to open up pathbreaking new research avenues or fundamentally transform a field of study. Abstracts and cover sheets are due on Nov. 15, 2024, and full proposals are due Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
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Highlighting the variety of ecology research across campus, the Fall Symposium features talks by new UW faculty as well as a keynote address. Keynote speaker: Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton; Oct 14-15, 3-6 pm both days; Varsity Hall II & III, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI; Register here.
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The third annual UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium will take place on Wednesday, Oct 23 from 1:00-5:30 pm at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. This year’s theme is AI and sustainability. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend this no-cost event. Online registration is open through Oct 21.
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Wednesday, Oct 30; 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; DeLuca Forum at UW-Madison’s Discovery Center 330 N Orchard St., Madison WI. The forum promises to be an enriching experience, featuring an overview of neonicotinoid insecticides with discussions on their uses, efficacy, environmental presence, impact on biota, and related policies. Registration closes Oct. 20!
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Flood and Drought, Fire and Ice: Managing lakes under changing climates. Nov 5-8, South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Registration closed Friday, Oct 25.
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Stewarding the Rock River Watershed: Opportunities and Successes; Saturday, Nov 9; Fitchburg Community Center
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Nov. 12 - 14, 2024 in Duluth, Minnesota and online; Register.
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★ Full registration cost student scholarships available! Apply by Jan 20, 2025. Preference given to student speakers.
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14th National Monitoring Conference from Mar 10-14, 2025, in Green Bay, WI.
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June 1-5, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; This year’s symposium theme is Deltas and the Coast: A Biogeochemical Nexus with Global Consequences. Abstracts are due Nov 15.
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Be a mentor in the Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program. Mentors are faculty, staff or grad students at the Universities of Wisconsin. We will recruit and match undergraduate students to mentored water research projects. Mentors should expect to guide students in the execution of an independent project that will help develop the skills, knowledge and abilities they need for future study. Review the call on our website, and use the “Submit a Project” link to contribute a project.
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Apply to participate in the Flow Project!
The Flow Project is an art science collaboration between undergraduate creatives in the UW system and Wisconsin-based water professionals. We are seeking both water professionals and creatives to be involved in the fifth year of the program. You can see previous artwork and learn more about the program at water.wisc.edu/the-flow-project. Applications close Oct. 27 at 11:59pm.
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★ Mini Art workshop with Tina Duemler
Come see the beauty of the Sugar River and join us for this great “mini-workshop” on Saturday, Nov. 2 1-5 pm with Tina Duemler. Whether you paint, draw…or want to try!
All skill levels are welcomed to attend. Workshop cost: $75.00 Hosted by The Lower Sugar River Watershed Association at Three Waters Reserve near Brodhead, WI Contact: artshowcoordinator@lsrwa.org
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Case Study and Research Methods Webinar - Freshwater Collaborative
Oct 23; 12-1 pm; Zoom - Amber Wichowsky, Associate Professor at UW-Madison, will present her research from a study of a collaborative governance structure established to address ground and surface water contamination in Wisconsin. Research method: Epistemic Network Analysis (ENA),a network analytic approach that can be applied to the study of policy deliberations.
Nov 18; 12-1 pm; Zoom - Ashley Lemke, Associate Professor at UW-Milwaukee, will present her research on 9,000-year-old sites in Lake Huron. Research method: Marine geophysical survey, archaeological excavation, and remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles.
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Every Tuesday from 1-2 pm in AOSS room 823 or livestreamed
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Bring your coffee and learn about wetlands! Sessions are held on Zoom and feature time for audience Q&A.
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Help out with office work, events, fieldwork, or a group volunteering event.
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We are happy to place volunteers on projects that support our lakes! Opportunities include skilled office and administration assistance, special events, and watershed projects like shoreline restoration or beach clean ups.
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Wisconsin Sea Grant and Water Resources Institute listserv
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant and Water Resources Institutes routinely share information about state and federal research and fellowship funding opportunities. To subscribe to Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institutes’ RFP listserv, send an email to jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu.
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Wisconsin Sea Grant Education Listserv
Wisconsin Sea Grant invites you to join our listserv to receive announcements for professional learning opportunities and resources for teaching Great Lakes literacy to educators, students, youth and families. Send an email to akmoser@aqua.wisc.edu to be added to our list.
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The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state extension-led collaboration working to ensure safe and sufficient water supplies across the North Central Region and beyond.
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