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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NEWSLETTER
APRIL 29, 2009
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** UPCOMING ES PROGRAM EVENTS: ES Honors Presentations TODAY, Professor Philip Nyhus kicks off the symposium in the keynote address -- TONIGHT
** ES PROGRAM NEWS: Lost and found item
** INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Internship Program in Asia Renewable Energy and Climate Change
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** ES PROGRAM NEWS:
Tenth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at Colby, April 29-May 1
Environmental Studies Honors Presentations Whitney Room, Roberts Session Chair: Russ Cole
1:00 - 4:00 PM** ES PROGRAM NEWS:
1:00 pm Patrick Roche ('09), Environmental Studies: Learning the Lay of Their Land: Data Collection by Maine Land Trusts
1:30 pm Megan Saunders ('09), Environmental Studies: Factors Influencing Conservation Success or Failure in Tiger Range States
~ Break ~
2:15 pm Caitlin Dufraine ('09), Environmental Studies: An Identification and Assessment of Human-Carnivore Conflict Hotspots and Large Carnivore Policy Implications in the United States
2:45 pm Lindsay Dreiss ('09), Environmental Studies: Protecting Maine's Mammals: A Model of Human Footprint and Biodiversity in the North Woods
(ES 402)
Professor Philip Nyhus will highlight research in the keynote address
More than 500 students will present more than 300 research projects at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at Colby College, April 29-May 1. To mark the 10th anniversary, this year's celebration of scholarship will highlight the work of three student-professor research collaborations in the keynote address, Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building.
The symposium includes poster and oral presentations following yearlong or semester projects and including senior honors theses. Students from 28 programs and majors are participating, with topics ranging from the motives of African-American troops for fighting in the Civil War to the effect of glutamate on neurosecretory cells in the crustacean nervous system. A full list of abstracts and a schedule is online. Presentations will take place on the second floor of the Roberts Building.
The keynote address will highlight the research of Chemistry Professor Julie Millard, Environmental Studies Professor Philip Nyhus and Art Professor Véronique Plesch. They will discuss their experiences as teacher-scholars working closely with students in their research. Poster presentations and a reception begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Diamond Building atrium.
Lost and Found
Thanks to those who joined us the Cole’s house for the ES potluck. And thanks to Russ and Suzi for hosting!! We did find a number of items: blanket, dishes, tupperware, that were left behind. Contact me if you are missing an item. Also several serving spoons were accidently taken. If you ended up with a utensil that is NOT yours, please bring it to me or Russ.
** JOBS & INTERNSHIPS:
Internship Program in Asia Renewable Energy and Climate Change
Asia Renewables Pte. Ltd. (“AR”) is a new enterprise focusing on the business of developing renewable
energy and climate change mitigation projects in Asian emerging markets. AR has a team of ten experienced
professionals based in offices in Singapore, Beijing and is currently developing greenfield projects in China,
India and ASEAN in biowaste and coalgas power, as well as a major brownfield development in biodiesel. AR
also has a major strategic alliance for the development of clean gas projects.
The AR Internship Program provides a very strong opportunity for a practical and in-depth experience into the
climate change and renewable energy industry sectors, especially in emerging markets. Our group offers an
extremely hands-on, challenging and fast-paced work environment where Interns can expect levels of
responsibility, working hours and workload similar to full-time staff as well as travel opportunities within the
region, should the opportunity arise. Past team interns have been involved in projects ranging solar projects in
Korea to biomass in Bali to presenting at academic seminars in Beijing. Interns are involved in all aspects of
project development, including drafting and modeling, assessing project viability, working project stakeholders
and government officials, and participating in negotiations. We empower and challenge our people to exceed
their own expectations and develop practical management skills and a sound commercial mindset. The
internship demands an exceptionally high degree of commitment of time and efforts and frankly, is not for
everyone. However, those who have successfully completed it gain not only well-regarded recognition in the
industry markets as a “graduate” of our program but also an unparalleled insight into a significant and timely
sector.
At present, the AR Internship Program is an unpaid 8-12 week one in the Singapore office and is also the main
selection process for a full-time position at AR. We strongly value the internship experience as all of our
current full-time staff have been interns themselves. Our past interns are from the major US, European and
Asian tertiary institutions and range from Ph.D candidates in Industrial Engineering to Undergraduates in
finance, sociology and telecommunications. We do not distinguish on level of background or major but rather,
seek candidates with a demonstrated record of success and personal drive for accomplishment and challenge.
Application:
Although term periods are flexible, we generally recommend a period of 3 months as a longer period allows
more substantial involvement in on going projects. We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes
and a cover letter briefly explaining why they believe the internship would be a mutually positive one. Please
direct applications to recruit@asiarenewables.org. Short-listed candidates will be notified.
Orion Internships
Raccoon Creek AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=b30973d993f550bc>
Rural Action and Ohio University's Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs
Athens, OH
Sunay Creek AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=ea1db5c944320f13>
Sunday Creek Watershed Group / Rural Action
Glouster, OH (Near Athens, Ohio)
Moxahala Watershed AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=3da9b42f26218708>
Mosahala Watershed Restoration Commission / Rural Action
Crooksville, OH (Near Zanesville & Athens, Ohio)
Leading Creek AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=27e8492e4c42409c>
Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District and Rural Action
Pomeroy, OH
Monday Creek AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=29d52f516d79ebbd>
Monday Creek Restoration Project / Rural Action
New Straitsville, OH (Near Athens, Ohio)
Huff Run AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Specalist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=128b6399793d5742>
Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership/ Rural Action
Mineral City, OH (Near Canton, New Philaelphia, OH)
Conservation Development Specialist <http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org/r.php?id=9ead8521497e2b75>
IASWCD
Indianapolis, IN
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