EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2024
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar - 2/16/2024 - 125 TROWBRIDGE HALL - 3:30 - 5PM
Presenter: Dr. B. Brandon Curry - Principal Research Scientist, Quaternary Geology - Illinois State Geological Survey university of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana
Title: LGM loess chronology and composition as seen through the lens of fossiliferous lake sediments in central Illinois
Abstract: Silty lacustrine and paludal records spanning from the penultimate deglaciation (late Illinois Episode) to the present are preserved in kettles with marine isotope stage (MIS) 6 ages that lie adjacent to MIS 2 outwash terraces along the valleys of the Sangamon and Illinois Rivers. Geochemical, mineralogical, particle-size, and chronological records from two basins, Smith Lake and Lake Ben, provide a unique opportunity to assess loess age and provenance. Other than subtle laminations and fossils of emergent and aquatic plants and animals, the silty texture, chemical composition, and mineralogy of the lake sediment closely resemble Peoria Silt (loess). Sediment-core confirm rapid deposition of proximal loess derived from the nearby Manito plain from ca. 31.1–18.0 cal k.y. B.P. From 18.0–15.9 cal k.y. B.P., deposition of proximal loess was gradually replaced by far-traveled (distal) loess chiefly derived from Superior lobe provenance and global dust. The succession is capped by a cumulic gleysol that formed until ca. 14.0 cal k.y. B.P. Of interest to the Iowans in the audience is trace element evidence of Des Moines lobe-derived distal loess from at least 45 cal k.y. B.P. to 31 cal k.y. B.P., and much less contribution, if any, from 18 to 14 cal k.y. B.P.
reminders:
- 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
- Last day to drop a course - undergrad/grad: 4/15/24
- Last day to withdraw without collegiate approval - undergrad/grad: 4/15/24
- Final exam reports due - grad - 4/16/24
- Single thesis deposit (5PM CST) - 4/23/24
- Close of classes: 5/3/24
- Final exam week: 5/6 - 5/10/24
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
UNDERGRAD / ENTRY-LEVEL
Iowa Wildlife Camps is Hiring for Summer 2024!
Iowa Wildlife Camps hires undergraduate and graduate students, classroom teachers and informal educators to work at camp. Students earning a degree in any field, especially those with an interest in education, environmental studies, or any sciences, are encouraged to apply.
Iowa Wildlife Campus is hiring Camp Instructors, Camp Assistant Coordinators, and Camp Coordinators for multiple locations:
For candidates looking to stay near the Iowa City area, there are positions available to teach for 9 weeks (June 10 - Aug 9) at the University of Iowa's Field Campus, Macbride Nature Recreation Area.
For candidates looking to explore outside of the Iowa City area, there are positions available to teach at Iowa State Park Camps. Wildlife Camps will be in 6 unique State Parks for 1-week camps. Candidates can apply to work for just one week at a specific State Park Camp, or multiple weeks at various State Park Camp locations. State Park Camp staff have the opportunity to camp at the State Parks during their week of teaching or opt for their own accommodations (if they live locally, have friends/family they would like to stay with in the area...etc.).
If you know people who might be interested in these summer opportunities, please share our current job openings! Attached is a pdf flyer to share and linked below are the job descriptions:
Feel free to email Ellen Carman, Iowa Wildlife Camps Director at ellen-carman@uiowa.edu with any questions.
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
$97,236 Per Year - Full Time
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) performs the critical function of interpreting Wyoming’s geologic history and working to understand its geologic hazards and natural resources, such as water, minerals, and energy. We provide geology-related information needed to navigate the state’s economic and environmental challenges, and to benefit the people of Wyoming. Join our team of talented and dedicated staff to make a difference in a state with an area of 97,000 square miles exposing more than 3 billion years of geologic history, from the Wyoming Craton to Yellowstone Volcano.
This position leads a team of 4–6 staff geologists, as well as conducting independent field and laboratory geologic research in support of agency goals. This position provides project management and technical oversight for more than one-third of the geologic studies produced by the WSGS. This person is responsible for grant writing, budget preparation, and contracting work; they also guide the direction of the division and report directly to the state geologist.
This staff member coordinates with state and federal agencies to execute the mission of the WSGS. A broad range of areas of expertise in the geosciences will be considered for this position. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Laramie, Wyoming.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Geosciences - Oberlin College and Conservatory - Oberlin, Ohio
The Department of Geosciences at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of 1 year, beginning Fall semester of the 2024-2025 school year, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
The Geosciences Department consists of five permanent faculty, a lab manager/GIS instructor, a staff member who provides technical support for teaching and research, and about 40 majors. Students actively participate in research with faculty and routinely present at national meetings and co-author papers. Facilities and equipment include surveying and GPS equipment, a variable pressure Tescan Vega 3 LMU scanning electron microscope with SE, BSE, and CL detectors with an Oxford EDS/EBSD system, petrographic microscopes for teaching and research, rock and thin-section preparation facilities, and three germanium detectors (two broad energy). Instrumentation for spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction are available elsewhere on campus. In addition, Oberlin College has competitions for small research grants each semester. For more information on the department, candidates can visit our web page at: http://www.oberlin.edu/geosciences.
We seek a colleague with a passion for teaching Earth Sciences to undergraduates and increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of both the department and our field. The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses in the general area of paleontology and / or sedimentary geology / stratigraphy. Applicants’ research should not substantially overlap with existing members of the department. The successful candidate will teach five courses a year, including a 200-level course on historical geology (Evolution of the Earth). Other classes will include some combination of 1-2 topical introductory courses proposed by the incumbent, contributing to our physical geology course, and/or an intermediate- or advanced-level course with or without laboratory in an area of the applicant’s expertise.
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or ABD). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.
Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications, received by the March 8, 2024 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Questions about the position can be addressed to: aschmidt@oberlin.edu or Amanda Schmidt, Chair of Geology, at 440-775-8342.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Earth & Environmental Science - Earlham College - Richmond, Indiana
$40,000.00 - $58,000.00 Commensurate with Experience - Full Time
Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Science to join our team.
Job Summary: Earlham College invites applications for a two-year, full-time, visiting faculty position in Earth and Environmental Science, to begin in August 2024.
Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include the department’s core courses such as Earth and the Environment and Earth Materials, as well as offering electives in structural geology, tectonics, and/or other aspects of geology that complement our existing curriculum.
Qualifications: We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. A PhD is preferred, although outstanding ABD candidates will be considered.
Benefits Working at Earlham:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
- Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Campus Store Discount
- Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
- Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
- Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
- Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
- Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
- 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
- Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.
Applications received by April 15, 2024, will receive full consideration. Please CC the application and direct inquiries about the position to Dr. Andrew Moore at eessearch@earlham.edu.
To Apply:
- Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
- Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
- Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
- Research statement addressing your research history, and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham.
- List of Three Professional References with Contact Information
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlham's Work Authorization Policy
Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
Salary: $191,900-$221,900 per year
Closing date: Mar 11, 2024
The Associate Director for Water Resources leads the Water Resources Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the Department of the Interior. The position reports to the USGS Director. The office is responsible for providing executive leadership to ensure the quality and scientific integrity of the USGS investigations of the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, uses, and movement of surface and ground waters including the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge and understanding of the Nation's water resources.
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:
- Oversees the broad program of natural science investigations and research to provide for a fully integrated, real-time data collection network supplemented by remote sensing, analyses, and models based on long-term records, improved water use and demand information, and predictions of future (annual to decadal) water resources availability.
- Provides executive direction and oversight to establish priorities and ensure effective and efficient program planning, management, and execution of the Bureau's nationwide water resources programs, including the development of methods and tools, research, and quality assurance.
- Directs the planning and development of long-term national and international programs to accomplish the bureau's mission pertaining to the delineation, evaluation, and mitigation of water resources changes and their impacts on environmental health.
- Strategizes the development and advancement of long-term national and international water resources programs that are executed by approximately 400 Water Resources Mission Area personnel, 28 regionally managed Water Science Centers, and other science centers across the USGS in addition to a wide range of state, university, and private sector partners.
- Serves a member of the USGS Executive Leadership Team and shares in the planning, direction, and management of the integrated science programs of the USGS including oversight and evaluation of broad natural science programs to ensure the human and fiscal resources, interdisciplinary direction, and bureau-wide coordination.
- Provides executive-level representation for the USGS with Federal, State, and local governments, the scientific community in the private sector and academic institutions, and to customers and constituent groups.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Master's Graduate Research Assistantship in Environmental Geochemistry
Employer: University of Georgia Department of Geology and Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Location: Athens, Georgia (US) and Aiken, South Carolina (US)
Salary: Up to $26,000 per a year + tuition + benefits
Closing date: Mar 9, 2024
Apply to this exciting and unique research assistantship for a fully funded Geology Master’s degree to study the fate and transport of contaminants in the subsurface and potential remediation strategies at University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and the Department of Geology.
The applicant will be working primarily with Dr. Brennan Ferguson whose research focuses on the transport of radionuclides in the environment. There are two research assistantships available to work on the following two projects: 1) Test selective sorbents for iodine and strontium for use in a permeable reactive barrier to remediate contaminated groundwater and 2) study the effect of organic matter on contaminant sorption to minerals. This position includes a stipend up to $26,000 per a year with tuition coverage. Health care is also included during the applicant’s appointment.
The position has an anticipated start date for Fall 2024 (summer start date can be discussed). For the first 9 months the applicant will be on University of Georgia’s main campus in Athens, GA completing course work after which the applicant will move to Aiken, SC to do research at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is a research unit of the University of Georgia located on the 200,000 acre Savannah River Site (SRS), a National Environmental Research Park operated by the Department of Energy. It is like having a field site in your own backyard!
Qualifications (no GRE):
- a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
- Excellent in English written and verbal skills (minimum TOEFL – overall score of 80 with at least 20 in speaking and writing; minimum IELTS score – overall band width of 6.5, with no single band score below 6.0).
- Valid US driver’s license within 9 months of appointment and means of transportation.
- Comfortable working in a lab and field setting.
- Commitment to publishing peer‐reviewed scientific articles and present research at conferences.
Preference: applicants with undergraduate research experience
How to Apply: Apply as soon as possible (the position will remain open until filled). Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file containing the following materials to brennan.ferguson@uga.edu:
- Resume/CV (should cover your educational and research background, special skills, and any other areas you wish to point out)
- Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
- A statement of purpose describing (1) your educational experiences and how they have led to your interest in graduate study in the geological sciences; (2) a description of any scientific research you have conducted; and (3) a description of your research interests for graduate school and your career goals.
The individuals selected for the assistantship will then need to apply for admission to the Geology Department graduate program and will require 3 letters of recommendation: https://geology.uga.edu/prospective-graduate-students
Project Title: Advancing Mineralogy Knowledge and Practice
Project Description
Looking to recruit a geoscience student (geology, environmental science, earth science etc.) to begin a doctoral level project in geoscience education. This project will involve the mastery of educational and cognitive science research using qualitative and quantitative methods to explore students’ cognitive strategies for categorizing minerals. This project will also provide you with the opportunity to work with the PI and another earth science faculty member to develop new instructional materials for an earth materials course.
Preferred Background
- M.S. in geoscience, earth science, environmental science, or geology
- Experience, or a desire to learn, advanced statistical methods such as GLM, HLM, and PCA.
- Experience, or a desire to learn, advanced qualitative methods and interview techniques such as think aloud interviewing and thematic content analysis.
- Prior experience designing and conducting educational and psychological research, or any other types of advanced research methods.
Project Timeline and Funding
- I am hoping to begin the project Fall of 2024.
- This project will be fully supported through the combination of a teaching assistanceship and potentially a research assistanceship.
Project Contact: Dr. Michael Pelch michael.pelch@wsu.edu
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP
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.
$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 Internship at UT Austin - Jackson School Geosciences - Austin, Texas
The Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) at the University of Texas at Austin invites you to apply to the Research Traineeship Experience (RTX), https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/education-360/programs/research-traineeship-experience-rtx/.
The RTX is a paid summer research and training program for undergraduates and postbaccalaureates interested in careers and graduate study in geoscience, planetary science, Earth resources and the energy transition. All STEM majors are encouraged to apply!
- June 3-August 2, 2024
- 9-week paid summer research & training program at UT Austin
- On-campus housing provided at no expense plus financial support for travel and meal allowance
- Undergraduates and recent graduates engage with JSG researchers in research projects and develop coding and data analysis skills
- Apply by the deadline of February 23
FELLOWSHIP
Salary: $22,000 per year or $10,000 for summer
Closing date: mar 10, 2024
DOE renew grant funding - graduate student fellowship program
- Annual fellowship support- $22,000/year
- Summer fellowship support- $10,000/summer
- Materials/supplies for research and travel expenses
- Prospective or existing cal state la graduate students are eligible to apply
Project Objectives
This project will examine overall patterns of watershed and riparian function in East River Colorado and LA River, as modern paired watershed systems of different land use. Work will focus on fire ecohydrology and disturbance of these watersheds, and analyzing solute/nutrient flux, isotope hydrology.
Project Activities
A) Disturbances; we will focus on the combined wet weather and dry weather contributions and supply to the LA River and its tributaries, and how disturbances (e.g. wildfire, drought, atmospheric rivers) affect runoff, recharge, and water supply.
B) Functional Zonation; we will examine overall patterns of watershed and riparian function including solute/nutrient flux and isotope hydrology along the course of the LA River and its tributaries.
CAL STATE LA
LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LAB
SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
Inquiry Contact: Send Project Director Dr. Barry Hibbs an email with DOE-ER-LARIVER in subject line at: bhibbs@calstatela.edu and to co-PI Dr. Jingjing Li at jli104@calstatela.edu
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
- 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
POMERANTZ CAREER CENTER EVENTS
Internship Registration Deadline Approaching – February 16
- February 16 is the last day students can register their zero-credit internship course. Please remember to talk to your students about internship course registration. Learn more: https://careers.uiowa.edu/internships/registering-your-internship
Do’s, Don’ts, Donuts – Career Prep Events
- Students will hear tips and gain insight on what to expect at the Career Fair from their fellow Career Peer Advisors. (February 15, 19, & 20 – More info on attached Flyer)
All Majors (in-person) Career Fair – February 21
- The big Career Fair is just around the corner. Our Career Peer advisors are in the Career Center for drop-in appointments to help students review their resumes or help them answer any Career Fair related questions on Monday – Thursday from 10am – 3pm.
- Students can also make in-person or virtual appointments in MyUI.
- See attached flyer for Career Fair info or visit: https://careers.uiowa.edu/all-majors-career-fair
Hawkeye Experience Grant
- 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).
- For information about this summer grant, check out this online information session or join us in person on Friday, February 16 from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in PC C330 for an information session and Q&A.
Career Connectors Courses are Open for Registration!
- See attached flyer and learn all about how you can become a “Career Connector”!
Other Career Fairs:
Virtual Career Nursing Career Fair: Monday, February 12, 9 – 10 a.m.
Engineering Career Fair: Thursday February 15, 12 – 4 p.m.
Statewide K-12 Educator Career Fair: Wednesday, February 28, 3 – 5 p.m.
Virtual All Majors Career Fair: Thursday, February 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
https://careers.uiowa.edu/career-fairs
WORKSHOPS
4TH ANNUAL RESILIENT SUPPLY OF CRITICAL MINERALS WORKSHOP - AUGUST 7 - 8, 2024, MISSOURI S&T
Missouri S&T is excited to host the fourth annual workshop on “Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals.” The workshop series brings together interdisciplinary stakeholders from academia, industry, and government. Our goal is to provide a long-term collaborative platform to help implement action and disseminate research on critical minerals.
Registration opens April 2024
2024 Topical Sessions including:
- The Critical Mineral Potential of the US: Evaluation of existing and exploration for new resources
- Critical Minerals Workforce Development: How to grow the US critical minerals workforce
- Mineral Processing & Recycling: Maximizing critical mineral recovery from existing production streams
- Policy & Supply Chain Economics: Reshoring critical mineral production
Workshop sponsor: National Science Foundation
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