Upcoming ES Events: How Environmental Laws Constrain and Sustain Environmental NGOs in Ethiopia; Lunch with Arctic historians; Deadline for stipend application for summer coming up
Around Campus: Historical and environmental aspects of arctic resource policy
Beyond Campus: Waterville Earth Day Bike Rodeo
In the News: World Water Forum starts today
Scholarships, fellowships, graduate opportunities: Urban Planning essay contest; Sustainable Tech Fellowship at Oberlin; World Gift Fellowship
Jobs and Internships: NRCM summer internships (ME) ; REU at UC Santa Barbara (CA) ; Clean Energy Internship Program (MA); UNEP Internships (DC); Acadian Internship (ME); Advanced Energy Economy Internship(CA); World Bank Summer internship (NY); Sierra Club Conservation Organizer (CA)
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Upcoming ES Events
How Environmental Laws Constrain and Restrain Environmental NGOs in Ethiopia
Assistant Professor, Travis Reynolds
Wednesday, March 14
11:30 lunch, 12:00 lecture
Fairchild Room, Dana, For more information

Lunch with Arctic Historians
Michael Robinson (University of Hartford) is a specialist on the history of US arctic exploration.  
John McCannon (University of Southern New Hampshire) writes on the cultural construction of the Arctic in the former Soviet Union  
Paul Josephson and Jim Fleming teach at Colby College.
Thursday, March 15, 11:45-12:45
Bullock Room (042),Dana

ES Summer Stipend Applications Due on April 6th
The ES Program is happy to announce that once again we have funds available to support summer internships. The application process is competitive but presents a great opportunity to support ES Majors, and in some cases ES Minors, in your efforts beyond the classroom. For more information on the application process visit the Internship page of the ES website or email lmmorris@colby.edu

Around Campus
Historical and Environmental Aspects of Arctic Resource Policy for the 21stCentury
Thursday, March 15, 7 pm, Arey 5,
Professors John McCannon, Michael Robinson and Paul Josephson will discuss the historical and environmental aspects of arctic resource development policy in the 21st century. Professor Jim Fleming will chair the forum and offer comments.            

Many policy makers and businesspeople sanguinely discuss how global warming will enable exploitation of Arctic natural and mineral resources that are subject to great demand throughout the globe. The announcement in September 2011 that Exxon/Mobil and Rosneft have agreed to join forces to develop an estimated 36 billion barrels of recoverable oil resources offshore in the Kara Sea indicates that the industrial development of polar regions will accelerate, even as accidents, leaks and haphazard disposal of wastes continue to plague the industry.            
What are the dangers of breakneck arctic resource development? 
What does the record of arctic exploration and exploitation over the past century reveal?  

Michael Robinson (University of Hartford) is a specialist on the history of US arctic exploration.  
John McCannon (University of Southern New Hampshire) writes on the cultural construction of the Arctic in the former Soviet Union  
Paul Josephson and Jim Fleming teach at Colby College.  
This Forum is funded by the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.

Beyond Campus
Waterville Earth Day Bike Rodeo- Volunteers needed
We are trying to organize a bike rodeo at the Waterville Earth Day Celebration on April 28th and are looking for cycling advocates looking to train the next generation of cyclists (young riders), be they racers, mountain bikers, recreational riders, commuters, or some combination of these. We would like to see if there are any Colby students who would like to come out and serve as role models for young cyclists, help fit helmets, assist with bike trainers, showcase the Colby Team, and get involved in the event. The event will be about 5 hours on the afternoon of the 28th of April, and would be good experience for community engagement. The Bike Coalition of Maine will be conducting the training, we will have information about cycling in the area, KM Trails will have a table that will give people a chance to voice their opinion about what they like about the areas bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and any needs they see. This event will be a cross promotional event, where you can showcase your own organization, get people interested in what you do and raise awareness. I can be reached at the email address below if you are interested. Please contact- Scott E. Workman at scottieie@gmail.com if your interested.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Graduate School Opportunities
FOUNDATION FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES 2012 ESSAY COMPETITION PRIZE FOR THE BEST ESSAY ON URBAN AND REGIONAL THEMES BY YOUNG AUTHORS
In collaboration with the International Journal of Urban Regional Research and Wiley-Blackwell Publishers, the Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies is organizing a sixth international essay competition for the best essay on urban and regional themes by young (under 35) scholars. For more information, visit: http://www.ijurr.org/furs/essay-prize.html.

Sustainable Technology Research Fellow
The Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Sustainable Technology Research Fellow. This is a full-time, one-year position (renewal for additional years contingent on grant funding), beginning as soon as a suitable applicant can be hired, reporting to the Director of the Environmental Studies Program. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assist in the development and management of a novel technological system of building and bioregional “dashboards” and other devices that provide city and college residents with environmentally and socially contextualized real-time feedback on electricity and water flows through college, residential and commercial buildings and through the City of Oberlin.

More information on the project can be found at: www.oberlindashboard.org . Requirements: We seek an individual with a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience, with advanced computer skills and leadership potential and strong organizational skills who is excited by the opportunity to develop and manage novel technology designed to motivate and empower citizens to take care of the environment. Reliability, creativity, ability to independently trouble shoot and solve technical problems and to collaborate as a team member are necessary. Desired Qualifications: General hardware and software problem solving skills and experience; scripting (e.g. php); database management (SQL); system administration and system management experience; web design (HTML, XML); project management.  It is not essential that applicants have all of these skills and experiences, but we are looking for someone who has the demonstrated ability to learn and teach themselves new skills as needs arise. Compensation:  Within the range established for this position, salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package. To Apply: Applicants should submit a résumé, along with a cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position and contact information for at least three references to: Dr. John Petersen, Director of Environmental Studies Program, Oberlin College, 122 Elm Street, Oberlin, OH 44074, or john.petersen@oberlin.edu by March 30, 2012. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FELLOWSHIP - WILD GIFT
Wild Gift is currently recruiting dynamic young individuals (ages 21-30) with innovative, entrepreneurial ideas for its 2012 class. Selected applicants receive a deep wilderness trek in Idaho, up to $8,000 in grant funding, and professional mentorship to refine a leadership project that will advance the stewardship of wild nature and sustainable human development. Successful applicants exhibit a deep passion and commitment to wilderness and sustainability and the capacity to bring better world projects to fruition.The application is available at wildgift.org/apply. Application Deadline: 4/29.

Jobs and Internships
The Natural Resources Council of Maine seeking summer interns
Augusta, ME
Internships Info: http://www.nrcm.org/employment.asp

REU at the D'Antonio Lab at UC Santa Barbara
The D’Antonio Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking an undergraduate student interested in research to participate in a National Science Foundation REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) grant for summer 2012. The REU student will be part of a larger research project examining the long-term impacts of invasive grasses in dry forests of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and the potential for restoration of sites degraded by grass invasions and fire. Invasive non-native plants can exert strong effects on ecosystems, but long term studies of impacts are rare. This project involves studying the impacts of African grasses on soil nitrogen cycling, primary productivity and growth of native and non-native plants in sites on the island of Hawai’i that were invaded by exotic grasses in the 1980s and studied by the D’Antonio lab in the 1990s. Current work involves soil sampling and plant productivity surveys to re-evaluate nitrogen budgets and N cycling rates 20 years after initial measurements and experimental evaluation of conditions that could promote native species growth in degraded sites. Towards that goal we have established a large seedling outplant experiment that evaluates the response of native and non- native woody species to different levels of soil N and competition with the African grasses. We seek a motivated undergraduate student to develop an independent project that fits into the larger scope of the research. Potential projects include (1) investigating remnant native seed banks in degraded, grass-invaded sites, (2) investigating soil quality associated with different potential ‘nurse plants’ for restoration of native species, (3) performing greenhouse studies to measure plant traits correlated with woody plant-seedling success in the outplanting experiment, or (4) investigations of C cycling to complement our N cycling work. The REU student will be expected to work with the PIs to learn the study system and design his/her independent study, gather data and prepare a final report. The project is based in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawai’i (aka Big Island). The student will live in Volcano Village, Hawai’i, working closely with Drs. Stephanie Yelenik (post-doc on the project) and Carla D’Antonio as well as working with other assistants. A stipend of $400/week will be provided as well as housing and assistance with airfare if needed. Eligible candidates must be a US citizen/permanent resident and currently enrolled in a college/university. Prior field experience is not necessary although you must have taken a basic ecology course and you must be in good shape for hiking to field sites. The student will be expected to begin work June 4th and complete the internship August 15th. To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any unique qualifications for it, 2) a CV or resume, 3) an unofficial copy of your college transcript, and 4) the names and e-mail addresses of two academic references to Stephanie Yelenik (stephanie.yelenik@lifesci.ucsb.edu) no later than April 1st, 2012.

MA Clean Energy Internship Program
http://masscec.com/index.cfm/cdid/12804/pid/11150

INTERNSHIP - UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP) REGIONAL OFFICE FOR NORTH AMERICA
For details, see: http://www.rona.unep.org/internships/

INTERNSHIP & SUMMER COURSE - THE ACADIAN INTERNSHIP, DOWNEAST MAINE & SOUTHERN NEW BRUNSWICK
The Acadian Internship is a six-week course in landscape-scale regional conservation based in Downeast Maine and southwestern New Brunswick. The course, for which academic credit can be granted by the University of Maine, is a mix of in-class lectures and field-based experiential learning. For details, visit: http://acadianinternship.wordpress.com

PAID INTERNSHIP - ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY, SAN FRANCISCO
Advanced Energy Economy is looking for top university students who are passionate about advanced energy to become AEE Fellows. The AEE Fellowship is a demanding but fun job, designed to be a launch pad into a career in the energy sector. The Fellowship is composed of: A 10-week, paid summer internship in AEE's San Francisco office; organizing an advanced energy campus event in the fall; an ongoing relationship with the other Fellows, AEE staff, and the growing AEE network of organizations and companies. AEE is currently accepting applicants to its 2012 Fellowship.
To apply, see:
http://www.internmatch.com/company/advanced-energy-economy-fellowship/internships/roles/summer-2012-advanced-energy-economy-fellowship.
Address to Sam Steyer, at 1 California St., San Francisco, CA, 94111. Application Deadline: 3/23.

SUMMER INTERN/SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT - WORLD BANK
Position for June 1 to August 31. Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a unit within the World Bank focused on innovative analytical work for the Energy Sector. We are looking for an energetic summer intern to assist us with our Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Development work. The intern would perform the following tasks: Update key knowledge indicators used to benchmark city energy usage in our Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy; compile (and assess) a portfolio of 'energy efficiency' analytical tools relevant to the developing world based on current tools in the market; characterize different technologies for low carbon development for our analytical tools (EFFECT and MACTool) which forecast development scenarios and conduct marginal abatement costs analysis; compile (and assess) a portfolio of 'low carbon development' analytical tools relevant to the development world based on current tools in the market place; contribute to our strategy for launching a 'low carbon development tools' open source platform; other assignments for assisting on-going energy efficiency and low carbon development activities. Required skills include top notch analytical skills applicable to energy efficiency and low carbon development, solid understanding of energy technologies in the context of policy, strong familiarity with sustainable development as applied to international development, strong communication skills. Reply with your resume and cover letter to pmakumbe@worldbank.org. We will respond to candidates moving forward in the process.

Sierra Club- Conservation Program Coordinator (Palo Alto, CA)
https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=1&rid=138