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WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2024

EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar – 2/2/2024

Presenter: Dr. Matthew Brueseke - Professor. Grad Program Director - Dept. of Geology - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Title: Investigating <10 Ma off-axis magmatism in northwest Wyoming and southwest Montana (U.S.A.): Yellowstone hotspot - lithosphere interactions 

at the leading edge of the Snake River Plain

Abstract: Hotspot identification centers on the identification of clear, time-transgressive, linear chains of magmatic products across the crust. These age-progressions are ambiguous when volcanism along a hotspot “track” does not temporally fit in the age progression and is therefore, out-of-sequence and at times off-axis. Complicating Earth’s record of hotspot volcanism is the paucity of continental hotspots that have been identified in the geological record and the relationship between upwelling mantle and upper-plate processes, such as lithospheric extension. The Snake River plain-Yellowstone (SRPY) volcanic province is the archetypal example of a continental hotspot, where the postulated mantle plume is now under the >2.1 Ma Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field. South-southeast of Yellowstone and the SRPY axis, are primarily monogenetic, ~9 to 0.5 Ma volcanoes (e.g., Upper Wind River Basin volcanic field and Jackson Hole volcanics; UWRB-JH) that are distinct from YSRP volcanism. UWRB-JH magmatism is spatially coincident with a migrating ~100-200-km-wide topographically high region of active continental extension (e.g., Yellowstone Crescent of High Terrain, YCHT) defining the leading edge of SRPY. These off-axis and out-of-sequence SRPY rocks define two chemical groups, a K-rich, alkaline to transitional group, and a calc-alkaline group. Rocks from both groups, however, have large ion lithophile element enrichments, high field strength element depletions, and other geochemical characteristics associated with subduction zone magmatism, though they formed in an intraplate setting. New whole rock Sr-Nd-Pb-Os isotope data, including results from the least evolved rocks, show that these magmas were likely sourced from Archean, metasomatized lithospheric mantle. Similar small volume off-axis volcanism has been identified adjacent to other locations where voluminous mantle upwelling occurs regardless of cause (e.g., oceanic hotspots and continental/oceanic rifts). Thus, UWRB-JH magmatism represents an example of this phenomena, where continental hotspot-related off-axis magmatism occurs due to mantle melting and associated YCHT lithosphere extension, which facilitates small volume melt production and eruption. 

reminders:

  • Withdraw registration:
    • 50% tuition + fees: 1/29 - 2/4
    • 75% tuition + fees: 2/5 - 2/11
    • 100 tuition + fees: 2/12
  • MyUI course offerings/ schedule builder available fall 2024: 2/5/24
  • Final exam schedule published spring 24: 2/12/24
  • Degree application deadline: 2/23/24
    • Late fee in effect: 2/24/24
  • Plans of study - grad students due at grad college: 3/5/2024
  • Early registration - Summer 2024: 3/4 - 3/8/24
  • Spring Break: 3/10 - 3/17/24
  • Early registration - Fall 2024: 4/8 - 4/26/24

Students, Faculty, & Alumni: Distinguished Alumni Award nominations!

Since 2019 your Earth and Environmental Science Alumni Board have announced a Distinguished Alumni Awardee. A “Distinguished Alumni” is alumni with a B.S., M.S., or Ph. D. who is recognized from making significant contributions to earth and environmental sciences throughout their careers, and personified service to and passion for the discipline and community, including public outreach. All nominations are kept on file so no nominee is ever “lost” in the review and selection process. The Distinguished Alumni is announced each year at Homecoming.

Please send your nominations to Lee Phillips, EESB Chair (plphilli@uncg.edu), Brian Hartman (brianshartman@gmail.com), Chair of the Alumni Outreach Committee, which oversees this award process, and Amy Sullivan, alumni and Past EESB Chair (cajes@mindspring.com) who coordinates nominee documentation. From that point the Alumni Outreach Committee will move forward with the review and documentation process. Let’s honor our awesome alumni!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD

Professor, Earth Science - Valencia College - Orlando, Florida

We invite you to join our community of passionate 10-month Tenure Track Earth Science Faculty who are devoted to inspiring brighter tomorrows through the power of education. For more than 50 years, our Valencia has proudly pioneered new ways to make secondary education accessible while adopting innovative solutions to learning. This position is available at the East campus.

Who is Valencia College

Valencia College is a place where opportunity extends to all. We are uniquely positioned to offer a quality education to everyone in our community, and we do not take our responsibility lightly. We seek to enrich the college with faculty who are committed to helping us meet our ambitious goals so that students can achieve their dreams. If you are ready to help improve the lives of our students, our team, our community, and, ultimately, our world, consider applying today!

Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinkse!

What are the Position Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in earth science, oceanography or related area OR 18 graduate semester hours in earth science, oceanography or related area and a master’s degree.
  • This position will require primarily face to face teaching modality and some online based on departmental needs.
  • The candidate selected will teach a combination of Earth Science, Geology, and Oceanography
  • Contract Workload:
    • (5) 3-contact hour classes per term (fall/spring) ; (2) 3-contact hour classes in one summer term or equivalent.
    • 10 student engagement hours and 10 college service hours per week for a minimum 35 hour work week
    • the length of contract is in accordance with the academic calendar.
  • Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

Why Work for Valencia College:

Valencia College is committed to providing employees with a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Your total rewards include significantly more than just your base pay. Our total rewards program offers a wide-ranging combination of pay, benefits including paid medical and dental, extensive paid time off, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more…

Salary Information:

Salary is determined based on related work experience and degree level. salary range by degree level listed below:

10 month Tenure Track

Master’s: $48,867 to $67,558

Master’s +30: $52,367 to $71,058

Doctorate: $55,867 to $74,558

To review the specific salary table for this position, please visit our Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule at salary-schedule-fy23-24-full-time-faculty-all-staff.pdf (valenciacollege.edu) (page 5).”

What is Our Process:

  • Application collection begins: January 4, 2024
  • Application closing Date: February 19, 2024
  • Application review begins: Approximately February 20, 2024
  • Applicant engagement begins: Early March 2024
  • Anticipated start date: August 15, 2024

We invite you to submit a complete online application including the following required materials:

  • Resume curriculum vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Professional references will be contacted for finalist candidates only.

Additional Information:

  • Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application submission. Please Note: degree must be conferred by the time of hire.
  • HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://www.naces.org/members.
  • The tenure process at Valencia College is a 5-year journey rooted in the seven Essential Competencies of a Valencia educator. Tenure earned from another institution is non-transferrable to Valencia College.
  • Please note: This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
  • Please be advised that additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing.

To be considered for this position, applications must be received no later than Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

Open-rank Professor, Petroleum Geology, Tenure-Track, Endowed Harold Hamm Distinguished Professor

University of North Dakota, College of Engineering & Mines - Grand Forks, North Dakota

$91,000 Per Year - Full Time

Salary/Position Classification

  • $91,000+ dependent on rank and experience, 9-month contract, Tenure-track, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The College of Engineering and Mines at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking an established petroleum geologist to fill an open rank, 9-month faculty position in Petroleum Geology with a special focus on either organic geochemistry, or source rock/reservoir geology, seal and trap mechanism analysis, migration and maturation histories of hydrocarbon reservoirs, and related topics. This position may be tenure-track or an offer of tenure may be made based on a candidate’s documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the Department, College, University, and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. This position is contingent upon the availability of funding. This position will be primarily on campus (not remote).

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor candidates must meet the school/college/university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor candidates must also meet State Board of Higher Education guidelines for consideration of tenure. Full Professor candidates must also have national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in the candidate’s area of expertise. This is an endowed Harold Hamm Distinguished Professor of Petroleum Geology position beginning Fall 2024, or later.

The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively and show the ability to integrate organic geochemical data with inorganic rock data (e.g., XRD, XRF, CT, etc.), integrate rock and fluid data to correlate generated hydrocarbons to source rocks and evaluate and interpret isotopic data from hydrocarbons, biomarkers, to determine the origin and alteration of organic and inorganic constituents.

The UND School of Geology and Geological Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines of Geology and Geological Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses for Geology and Geological Engineering majors, a course in Petroleum Geology, as well as in their specialty. In addition, we expect the successful candidate to lead a successful program involving the education and funding of graduate students and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. This position is expected to collaborate extensively with the North Dakota Industrial Commission and other state entities, the Department of Petroleum Engineering, and contribute to exposing the public and stakeholders to the importance of Petroleum Geology and the oil and gas industry in the state. At the same time, the successful candidate is expected to seek external funding and publish their research in scientifically prominent journals and thereby raise the visibility of UND as a scientific organization soon to become an R1 school.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct scholarly activities including grant preparation and submission, mentoring of graduate student researchers, publication of results, and development of an externally funded research program.
  • Grow externally funded research by working with the faculty of the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering to develop research programs and pursue opportunities for grants and industry-sponsored projects.
  • Drive curriculum changes that attract new students and grow enrollment. This includes the development of new online and on-campus courses that use high-impact practices to ensure students are prepared for a variety of careers.
  • Collaborate with other units in the College and across campus, including UND’s Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC).
  • Work closely with alumni, the Geology and Geological Engineering’s advisory board, and external stakeholders, such as the North Dakota Industrial Commission and the North Dakota Geological Survey.
  • Participate in school, college, university, and professional service activities, as appropriate.

Required Competencies

  • Ability to work with and guide students to run analysis machinery used for Petroleum Geology research purposes
  • Experience or demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and students.

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a closely related field.
  • At least ten years of combined experience that includes either academic, and/or industry positions, but with strong ties to education.
  • Evidence of a strong publication record in one or several fields of Petroleum Geology.
  • Experience in integrating petroleum-related data sets with geological data
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least five years of teaching and/or research experience in Geology or Petroleum Geology.
  • Experience working in an academic unit or the petroleum industry.

To Apply

Applications are only taken through the UND Careers webpage 

Copy and paste link: https://careers.und.edu/jobs/open-rank-professor-petroleum-geology-tenure-track-endowed-harold-hamm-distinguished-professor-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 15, 2024 and include the following materials:

• Resume

• A statement describing their vision for their research as well as teaching programs

• The names and contact information of three (3) references

Position open until filled

INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIP

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Observing the Ocean, Texas A&M University, College Station - Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas

$6,000 Per Year - Full Time

The Observing the Ocean REU program will be located at Texas A&M University's campus in College Station, TX. The Department of Oceanography will host 10 REU students for a 10-week summer program focusing on using ocean observing to address issues facing the coastal oceans, such as hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, contaminants, nutrients, ocean acidification. Students will have access to the ocean through a 3-day research cruise in which they will complete shipboard field surveys with instrument profiling and water sampling in the Gulf of Mexico onboard the R/V Pelican.

Training will be provided on sensors, data analysis, graphical representation of oceanographic data, data management, and science writing. Most importantly, students will be assigned a faculty mentor with whom they will conduct individual research projects. Students will prepare a project proposal at the start of the program, participate in weekly REU seminars, and demonstrate their communication skills with a final written report and a seminar presentation at the Department of Oceanography's REU Student Research Symposium. The program will also include 1-2 professional development workshops each week and the opportunity to interact with other researchers at TAMU.

2024 Program important dates: May 27 - August 2

  • Arrival May 27: housing at off-campus apartments adjacent to campus
  • Week 1: Program begins May 28; initiate research projects in consultation with mentors
  • Week 3: 3-day research cruise in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Week 10: REU Student Research Symposium: Best presentation prize awarded ($2000 travel grant to a national conference)
  • Every Friday: REU group meetings to practice science communication and host professional development workshops

Students will:

  • Work with faculty mentors to develop a research plan
  • Receive training on sensors, analyses, data management, cruise planning and operations, and science writing
  • Receive professional development training on reading the scientific literature, CVs/resumes, how to decide whether to apply to graduate school, searching for marine science careers, and more!
  • Meet weekly to present and discuss results of their projects
  • As a group, develop a research plan for a research cruise
  • At the end of summer, prepare a final report or poster, and make a presentation to the group
  • Compete for a Best Presentation travel award to a scientific conference!

You can apply for this program at https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LSUAIinBkMUw18.

Eligibility requirements include:

  • You must be a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident
  • You must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree; preference will be given to students with rising junior or sophomore status
  • Most accepted applicants will have a minimum grade point average of 2.75
  • Applications are encouraged from US citizens belonging to groups currently underrepresented in oceanography (Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, African Americans, Latino/Hispanics and Pacific Islanders)
  • International students and graduating seniors are not eligible for this program.

Financial Matters

  • REU students will receive a stipend of $600/week for the 10-week program (students are responsible for taxes on this stipend)
  • Housing will be provided by the program for REU students at an apartment site adjacent to campus
  • A $950 travel allowance is provided for travel to and from College Station
  • Research expenses are covered by the program
  • At the end-of-summer Student Research Symposium, students' final presentations will be judged and the student winning the "Best Presentation" will be awarded a $2000 travel grant to present their results at a national scientific conference

For more information on this program:

UT Austin's REU InSTRUCT summer research program - University of Texas at Austin. Austin - Texas

The application for the 2024 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, with the theme of Inclusive Student Training in Rapidly Urbanizing Climate-sensitive Terrains (InSTRUCT), is now open! Applications are due by February 5, 2024. The program dates are May 28, 2024 – August 2, 2024.

UT Austin’s summer undergraduate research program offers a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental science and sustainability research. The program is hosted by the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Students will be given a total stipend of $6000 over the 10-week program, and there are additional funds to offset the cost of travel and food.

The program is aimed at rising juniors and seniors and is open to students who are U.S. citizens and permanent resident in good academic standing. We especially invite applications from members of traditionally underserved groups. All rising juniors and seniors are welcome to apply.

See more information here

Apply here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IUtwTaGurWNzeK

KGS Geohydrology Internship Program (paid summer research for undergrad or grad students.)

Kansas Geological Survey - Lawrence, Kansas

$15.00 - $18.00 Per Hour - Internship

The Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas is hiring 3-5 interns for summer 2024 to contribute to funded research projects. Projects that may support interns in 2024 include:

  • evaluating irrigation management strategies to promote groundwater sustainability
  • statistical modeling of water availability and/or water quality
  • investigating statewide and regional groundwater quality data
  • regional climate change scenario assessment

The positions are available for upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, or graduate students

with an interest in interdisciplinary water science, including biogeochemistry, ecohydrology, and

hydrogeology. The anticipated internship period is 12 weeks of full-time work with a flexible

start date in May/June. Internships are open to current students (undergrad or grad) and recent

graduates and paid at $15/hr-$18/hr.

More info including eligibility and to apply: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/26967BR

Review begins February 19.

Kentucky Geological Survey Potter Summer Internship - Kentucky Geological Survey - Lexington, KentuckY

$15.00 Per Hour - Full Time

Our program is designed to provide academic and professional development by equipping interns with the knowledge and resources required to excel in geoscience-related research.

This year, we are planning to hire six interns to join a karst related research team that will investigate a specific section of the Red River Gorge Geological Area. The team will meticulously collect information on the area's karst, geomorphology, and related other features, including terrain characteristics, hydrological patterns, and historical changes. To ensure a valuable learning experience, each intern will be paired with a mentor who will guide them through the 10-week program, which includes a final presentation and poster session. The results of each project will contribute to a better understanding of geological processes in the Red River Gorge.

Eligible applicants are:

  • Undergraduate and master's level students enrolled at a higher education institution in Kentucky or surrounding area. This includes but is not limited to the University of Cincinnati, Marshall University, Hanover College, etc.,
  • Students interested in geoscience and related field such as environmental science, physics, engineering, public health, or geography.
  • Able to commit 40 hours per week for ten weeks.
  • Able to attend the program seminars and field experiences.

Apply by February 11!

More info here: https://www.uky.edu/KGS/intern/program2024.php

RESEARCH

Paid Summer Research Opportunity - Atmospheric Sciences, REALM REU

University of Utah, Atmospheric Sciences - Salt lake City, UT

You will get a $6000 stipend for 10 weeks, a $1000 travel allowance, housing is paid for the entire 10 weeks and add research experience on your CV.

The Research Experience in Alpine Meteorology (REALM) will rely on the natural scientific laboratory, provided by the nearby Wasatch Mountains and adjacent urban areas, to enhance student awareness of societal challenges, such as water availability and air quality, that requires an understanding of the influence of alpine terrain on weather and climate processes.

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah is the leading program for weather and climate education and research in the Intermountain West and is recognized internationally for its expertise in atmospheric studies related to mountain environments, including measurement, analysis and prediction of orographic precipitation; fire weather applications; and air quality.

The objectives for REALM are to:

  • Engage students in full-time active research.
  • Provide professional development opportunities for students.
  • Motivate students towards STEM careers by constructing an engaging, inclusive, and supportive cohort experience that includes exposing them through site visits to employment opportunities in the weather, water, and climate enterprise.
  • Improve students' science literacy and oral and written communication skills.

REALM has been designed to welcome and support underrepresented students from a variety of backgrounds in a highly inclusive environment. Applications from minority serving institutions and 2-year institutions are strongly encouraged.

GRANT

Hawkeye experience grant for summer 2024

For summer 2024, undergraduates can apply for up to $4,000 in funds to support their living expenses while they participate in an experience in one of these categories (Internship at a for-profit, non-profit, or government entity; Internship via the Office of Study Abroad; Service-learning/Community Engagement; Research or Creative Scholarship; or Field Experience). 

NASA MSI INCUBATOR Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge - Remote

$100,000 Per Year - Contract

NASA’s Earth Science Division is actively seeking innovative approaches from students and employees of Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) to effectively address both natural and climate change-exacerbated wildfires. The NASA MSI INCUBATOR - Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge invites competition submissions that encompass the entire lifecycle of wildland fires.

The program's objectives are twofold:

1. To identify and potentially augment existing NASA resources to provide added capability to aid wildland fire management by operational agencies. This involves exploring ways to enhance NASA's Earth observation capabilities, refine or adapt technologies, and integrate new machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to assist fire managers.

2. To guide the winning teams in establishing commercially viable startup businesses in the realm of Wildfire Climate Tech, tailored to meet both

commercial and NASA's specific requirements. The first round of the competition requires a short 5-page white paper and a 2-to-3- minute video.

Submissions are due February 2nd, 2024 (5PM PST)

From the submissions, roughly 6-9 semi-finalists will be selected to present their ideas to a panel of judges who will score their presentations in a business startup pitch format.

Up to three (3) finalists will be awarded an invitation to participate in the incubator program and a prize of $100,000. The prize funding and multi-week startup incubator program will offer winners the unique opportunity to develop concrete business plans, connect with industry stakeholders, and showcase their progress live at a Demo Day in June 2024, at a location (TBD), with travel and accommodations arranged for the participants.

Blue Clarity, has been chosen to administer the program for NASA.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAMPUS EVENTS

The Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative (HELI) at the University of Iowa College of Law is hosting a series of events this spring semester that will explore the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act in Iowa, climate resilience and justice, international environmental enforcement, and land conservation in Iowa and the Midwest region after Sackett v. EPA.

Registration is available for each event at the links below. Each event has a virtual and in person attendance option. All events are free and open to the public.

With questions, contact the HELI team at lawmail-HELI@uiowa.edu.

Feb. 16: 10AM - 4PM: The Inflation Reduction Act in Iowa: Implementing the Clean Energy and Climate Provisions

  • The "Inflation Reduction Act in Iowa: Implementing the Clean Energy and Climate Provisions" panel series will be held in the Boyd Law Building on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • Join HELI, the UI Labor Center, and the Iowa Environmental Council for a series of panels discussing the Inflation Reduction Act in Iowa. Panels will focus on national trends in the landmark climate legislation, state and local opportunities currently underway, and labor and wages in Iowa.
  • Registration for this event is open. Food and beverages will be provided for those who register in advance.

Feb. 23: 12:45 - 1:45P: Rob Verchick: "The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience" Book Talk

  • On Friday, February 23, 2024 HELI will welcome to campus author and leading climate law scholar Rob Verchick. Verchick will give a talk on his new book: The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience which was recently awarded Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2023. The talk will explore what climate resilience has looked like throughout history, and what society can do to adapt and thrive, while emphasizing why climate resilience is a necessary step towards climate justice. 
  • Food and beverages will be provided for those who register in advance. Registration for this event is open here

March 18: 12:45 - 1:45PM: International Perspectives on Environmental Enforcement: Plastics, Climate, Monitoring Technologies, Environmental Justice and More

  • On Monday, March 18, 2024 join HELI in welcoming LeRoy Paddock (77JD) to campus to reflect on the work occurring at the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, in preparation for the International Summit on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in Queensland, Australia in November 2024. Lee will focus on plastics, climate, monitoring, and environmental justice.
  • Food and beverages will be available for those who register in advance. Registration for this event is open here

April TBD: "Wetlands Preservation after Sackett v. EPA: Land Conservation and What it Means for Iowa" Panel Series

  • In April 2024, HELI will convene partners from the national, regional, and local scales for a series of panels discussing land conservation in Iowa and the Midwest region after Sackett v. EPA. The exact date is TBA, but will be announced soon.
  • Food and beverages will be provided for those who register in advance. Registration for this event is open here

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