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News: Congress Reviews Antarctic Program Report, p. 510
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Meeting: Volcanism and the Atmosphere, p. 511
Meeting: Mining Marine Minerals From Deep Seabed, p. 512
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Celebrating the “Blue Marble”

D. J. Wuebbles

of water on our planet visible in the “Blue
Marble” photo clearly separates us from allothers in the solar system. The flows andinteractions of clouds as part of our weather
also appear prominently in the photo. Theinterconnectedness of all the spheres—hydrosphere, atmosphere, cryosphere, andlithosphere—into one sphere is the power ofthis image and of later images of the Earthtaken from unmanned spacecraft. Together,
these photographs form what NASA calls the“Blue Marble” series.

A Symbol of a Fragile Earth
For me, 1972 was the year I decided toswitch my career from engineering to studying the chemistry and physics of the Earth’s
atmosphere. I cannot say that the “Blue Marble” photo made a difference in that decision, but I can say that the first time I saw
that photograph it took my breath away.
The Earth looked so fragile, very unlike theroughness of the earth beneath my feet.
Like everyone else, I had seen many artists’ depictions and models of the Earth, but
none of those had the same visceral impact
on me as did seeing our planet surroundedby the blackness of space, sitting there alone
with nothing to support it.
I was not alone in feeling that the photograph evoked how beautiful, fragile, andunique our home is and how important it
is to understand and preserve it. Seeing forthe first time “our” “Blue Marble” in a vast
void has brought home to many how much
we depend on the Earth and that it is our
responsibility to protect the health and ­well-​­being of this collective, interdependent ecosystem. So it is not surprising that the “Blue
Marble” became the symbol of the environmental movement that had started with thefirst Earth Day two and half years earlier.
Indeed, the “Blue Marble” and other pictures from space (most notably, the “Earthrise” photograph taken from Apollo 8) areoften mentioned as playing a significant
role in the growth of environmental awareness during the 1970s. Many “green” organizations have used the photograph in theirreports and advertisements. Robert Poole,in his book Earthrise: How Man First Saw
the Earth, quotes ecologist Donald Worster,
who explained that the “Blue Marble” was“a stunning revelation…Its thin film of life…
was far thinner and far more vulnerable thananyone had ever imagined.” Poole goes on
to say, “Suddenly the image of the Earth was
everywhere; it seemed to some to mark ‘a
new phase of civilisation’, the beginning ofthe ‘age of ecology’”—slogans of a society
coming to grips with its place in the vastnessof space [Poole, 2008].
As an atmospheric scientist, I have been
particularly struck by the thinness of theatmosphere in the “Blue Marble” photographand in the many other photographs takenfrom space. Sitting on the Earth, watchingNASA

An unplanned photograph taken morethan 20,000 miles from Earth may have had
more influence on humanity than any otherphotograph in our history.
Forty years ago this week, on 7 December 1972, geologist Harrison “Jack” Schmitt,an astronaut and a member of the crew ofApollo 17, took the photograph of the Earththat is often credited with changing the way
people think about our planet. The first photograph of the entire round, fully illuminatedEarth was snapped at more than 20,000 miles
from Earth a little more than 5 hours after
Apollo 17’s launch. Apollo 17, on its way to
the Moon and with the capsule oriented suchthat the Sun was directly facing the Earth,
had reached a distance far enough away forthe crew to see the entire planet [Reinert,
2011]. The crew was instructed not to takephotographs at that time, but the astronauts
were fascinated by their views of the Earth.
Although the crew had already taken
other photographs, this one was special.
Apollo 17 was the last manned lunar mission, and yet the astronauts on board were
the only three thus far to see the full Earth.
Apollo 17’s perspectives of Earth did not
end with the “Blue Marble” photo. After twoof the Apollo 17 crew landed on the Moonand had finished their first major task—­getting the rover assembled on the Moon’s­surface—­a stronaut Eugene Cernan was distracted by the view of the Earth in the distance. He called to Schmitt, who was working with him on the Moon’s surface: “Oh,man. Hey, Jack, just stop. You owe yourself
30 seconds to look up over the South Massif and look at the Earth!” Schmitt replied,“What? The Earth?” Cernan instructed, “Justlook up there.” Schmitt quipped, “Ah! You
seen one Earth, you’ve seen them all.” Usually, the quote ends there, but what Cernansaid next just as he got back to work on therover hints at why scientists devote so muchtime to studying our planet. He said, “No you
haven’t, babe. When you begin to believe
that…”
By the time the Apollo team got backto Earth, they were surprised to see thatvarious environmental organizations had
already picked up this exchange; as aresult, posters and ­T-shirts were beginning
to appear that had the picture of the “Blue
Marble” and the saying “You seen one Earth,
you’ve seen them all.”Actually, the “Blue Marble” shows the
Earth from afar as the complex system of air,water, and land we all recognize: “Its blue
expanse of ocean, its thin yet dynamic veilof atmosphere, and its brown and green jigsaw of continents all give the Earth a vitality
not seen anywhere else in the known universe” (National Geographic Society, http://​­science​.­nationalgeographic​.com/​­science/​
space/​­solar​- ­s ystem/​earth/). The abundance

The “Blue Marble” photograph, taken 7 December 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew about 5 hours
after launch.
our weather, we tend to think of the atmosphere as being vast. Not only does thisatmosphere sustain life on Earth throughthe interplay of oxygen and carbon dioxide in different forms of life, but it also provides special protections to life through theexistence of the ozone layer, which protects
organisms from harmful levels of solar ultraviolet radiation, and the greenhouse effect,­ eat-​­trapping gases inwhich, because of h
the atmosphere, prevents ours from being afrozen planet. But the thinness we see fromspace brings home to us why we need to beconcerned about pollution and the effects
we are having on those very aspects that
protect us.
To some degree, it is surprising just how
large a role the “Blue Marble” has had in
the environmental movement. As Joseph N.
Tatarewicz of the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County put it, “It is a great irony
that this photograph should become theicon for environmental stewardship and anawareness of the limits of technology andscience, since it was made possible largely
by technological systems originally designed
for military purposes. Still, ‘The Blue Marble’ is an aesthetic of considerable powerand s­ implicity—and one acquired throughvery complex and even accidental means”(see “The Blue Marble,” http://​­invention​.­smithsonian​.org/​­resources/​­online​_ a­ rticles​_­detail​.aspx​?id​= 552). As astronaut Bill
Anders of Apollo 8 once stated, “It’s ironicthat we had come to study the Moon” when
the trip to the Moon was “really discovering
the Earth.”boundaries between nations. Astronaut Russell Scheickhart, in describing his experience from space on the Apollo 9 mission
said, “When you go around the Earth in anhour and half, you begin to recognize thatyour identity is with the whole thing. And
that makes a change. You look down there
and you can’t imagine how many borders
and boundaries you cross, again and again
and again, and you don’t even see them.
And from where you see it, the thing is awhole, the Earth is a whole, and it’s so beautiful. You wish you could take a person ineach hand, one from each side in the various conflicts, and say, Look. Look at it fromthis perspective. Look at that. What’s important?’” [Schweickart, 1977].
Poet Archibald MacLeish, in the book Riders on the Earth: Essays and Recollections[MacLeish, 1978], makes a similar statement
in a different way. Because of images likethe “Blue Marble” photograph, “for the firsttime in all of time men have seen it [Earth]
not as continents or oceans from the little
distance of a hundred miles or two or three,
but seen it from the depth of space; seen it
whole and round and beautiful and small.”He then went a step further to imagine how
this would affect humanity: “To see theEarth as we now see it, small and beautiful
in that eternal silence where it floats, is tosee ourselves as riders on the Earth together,brothers on that bright loveliness in theunending night…who see now they are truly
brothers.”
Taking this one step further, Poole [2008]
calls the “Blue Marble” “a photographic manifesto for global justice.”

A Glimpse of a United World
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Looking closer at ourselves, we will
likely never know exactly what impact the“Blue Marble” has had on the geosciences
over the last 40 years. I find it interestingthat younger geoscientists have grown up
entirely with this view of the Earth and takeit as their birthright that the Earth is in theircare.
However, we do know that subsequent to
the emergence of a perspective of Earth asa fragile home, there has been a dramaticincrease in the study of our planet and its
environment. Since 1972, AGU has grown byalmost a factor of 6, from 10,592 members
to now more than 62,000 members. For thelast several years, I have had the pleasure
to chair the Global Environmental Change
focus group within AGU; this focus grouphas grown extremely rapidly in recent years
and now has more than 11,600 members
associated with it. From 1972 to 2011, 24,342
Ph.D.s were awarded in the geosciences in
the United States (C. Keane, American Geosciences Institute, private communication,2012). The number of ­Ph.D.-​­granting departments has grown from 210 to about 250 overthis time period. At the undergraduate level
the number of ­degree-​­granting programsin the geosciences has swelled from 300
in 1972 to just shy of 700 now. Undergraduate and graduate enrollments in the geosciences especially grew substantially during
the 1960s and 1970s [American Geosciences
Institute, 2009]. In comparison, enrollments
in undergraduate and graduate physics programs have been roughly constant over thelast 4 decades and have not seen this kind ofgrowth (American Institute of Physics, http://​www​.aip​.org/​­statistics/).
No study can quantify how the “Blue Marble” image has changed societal attitudes.
However, anecdotally, the “Blue Marble”
photograph made it difficult for us to lookat our lives and our planet in the same way.
Physician and atmospheric chemist James
Lovelock, in his book Gaia: A New Lookat Life on Earth [Lovelock, 1979] put it thisway: “To my mind, the outstanding spinoff from space research is not new technology. The real bonus has been that for the
first time in human history we have had achance to look at the Earth from space, andthe information gained from seeing fromthe outside our ­a zure-​­green planet in all
its global beauty has given rise to a whole
new set of questions and answers.” Thosefew people who have been to space seemto have been the ones most affected bythis beauty. Astronaut Alan Shepard, commander on Apollo 14, showed this emotion
when he said, “If somebody’d said before
the flight, Are you going to get carriedaway looking at the Earth from the moon?
I would have [said], No, no way. But yet
when I first looked back at the Earth, standing on the moon, I cried” (see http://​w ww​.­nmspacemuseum​.org/​­halloffame/​­detail​.php​?id​= 55). It will be interesting as we look at
the future of the first tourists going to space
to see if the view of the “Blue Marble” willaffect them in the same way.
The “Blue Marble” and the photographsthat have come after it have given us a fresh
look at the world around us. Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene Cernan has reflected about his
experience on that flight [see Rienert, 2011]:

NEWS
Congress Reviews Antarctic Program Report
The U.S. National Science Foundation(NSF) agrees with most of the recommendations that are detailed in the U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon Panel’s 23 Julyreport about Antarctic infrastructure, logistics, and other concerns, NSF director Subra
Suresh said at a 15 November hearing of theHouse of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Suresh said
this does not mean there are areas where
NSF may have differences with the report;
an NSF internal task force is still conducting
its review. Suresh said NSF will present its
response to the report at the 4–5 December

meeting of the National Science Board. He
noted that some report recommendations,
including those regarding U.S. icebreakercapabilities, require action by other parts ofthe federal government.
The report, More and Better Science in Antarctica Through Increased Logistical Effectiveness, in part calls for diverting someplanned science expenditures over the next
4 years to help upgrade the science support
system, noting that subsequent savings on
infrastructure and other expenses would
allow for increased science funding while
ensuring safe and effective science support.

FORUM
Collaborative Partnerships Help Bridge the Gap
Between Science and Education
Scientists talk to scientists and educators talk to educators, but seldom dothe two camps interact in a collaborative
fashion. This gap between science andeducation results in poor student achievement and a general lack of interest insciences.
To address the gap, we developed amodel for partnering scientists, educators,
and students in a 6 week ­research-​­education
collaboration, designed to provide meaningful communication between science andeducation spheres. Our program involved ateam of participants who worked together
to learn from one another and to convey
research concerning coastal ocean systems
through developing an education m­ odule—​­complete with background information
about the research topic, lesson plans withstudent projects, and video logs—based on
the science.
Evaluation studies of the partnership program showed successful outcomes for bothresearch scientists and educators. In addition, the project developed effective education materials that communicated complex
research topics to both formal and informal
audiences. Our hope is that this model offocused interaction between scientists, students, and educators to produce educational
materials can serve as a guide to those interested in generating educational materials
involving other topics in the geosciences.

The Need for Collaborative Partnerships
Recent studies have suggested that theUnited States, as a society, is falling behindin science and mathematics, particularly
at the upper levels of secondary education(Trends in International Mathematics andScience Study, http://​nces​.ed​.gov/​timss/).
Additional reports suggest that relatively
few students relate to scientific concepts orunderstand the scientific process [National
Academy of Sciences, 2007; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061, http://​w ww​.­project2061​.org].
Studies show that partnerships between
research and formal education institutions can establish the necessary links to“You have to literally just pinch yourself andask yourself the question, silently: Do you
know where you are at this point in time andspace, and in reality and in existence, when
you can look out the window and you’relooking at the most beautiful star in the­heavens—the most beautiful because it’s theone we understand and we know, it’s home,it’s people, family, love, life—and besides
that it is beautiful. You can see from pole topole and across oceans and continents andyou can watch it turn and there’s no strings
holding it up, and it’s moving in a blackness
that is almost beyond conception.”
I cannot imagine a better description of
the “Blue Marble,” our home.

References
American Geosciences Institute (2009), Status of
the geoscience workforce 2009, report, Alexandria, Va.
Lovelock, J. (1979), Gaia: A New Look at Life on
Earth, Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford, U. K.
MacLeish, A. (1978), Riders on the Earth: Essays
and Recollections, Houghton Mifflin, Boston,
Mass.
Poole, R. (2008), Earthrise: How Man First Saw the
Earth, Yale Univ. Press, New Haven, Conn.
Reinert, A. (2011), The Blue Marble shot: Our firstcomplete photograph of Earth, Atlantic, 12 April.
[Available at http://​w ww​.­t heatlantic​.com/​­technology/​­archive/​­2011/​04/​the ​- blue ​-­marble ​- shot​-our​-first​- ­complete ​-­photograph​- of​- earth/​237167/.]
Schweickart, R. (1977), No frames, no boundaries, in Earth’s Answer: Explorations of Planetary
Culture at the Lindisfarne Conferences, edited by
M. Katz, W. P. Marsh, and G. Gordon Thompson,
pp. 3–13, Harper and Row, New York.

Author Information
Donald J. Wuebbles, Department of Atmospheric
Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana; E-mail:wuebbles@illinois.edu

At the hearing, Warren Zapol, chair of the
U.S. National Research Council’s Committee on Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, said that“many in the science community are worried about the potential impacts of the Blue
Ribbon Panel’s recommendations on the
conduct of science. With limited resources,
we need to assure a balance between
improving our capability to support our
future presence in Antarctica and the actual
conduct of research today.”
Norman Augustine, chair of the panel
report, said that if Antarctic logistics
improved, “without question” more money
could go to science. He added that if federal
budget sequestration occurs with an 8.2%
cut to NSF, it would “disproportionately”
affect the science rather than the logistics
aspects of the U.S. Antarctic program.
—Randy Showstack, Staff Writer

open-ended, real-world explorations thatmake science come alive for students andhelp bridge the gap between current scientific research and the secondary classroom,
ultimately improving student achievement inscience and mathematics [Silverman, 2009].
Collaborations between teachers and scientists can be made mutually beneficial by
improving teachers’ scientific knowledge
and scientists’ communication skills whileforming sustained partnerships between scientists and educators [Dressner and Worley,
2006].

Development of Collaborative Partnerships
We have developed a model, which wecall the ­Scientist-​­Educator Partnership Program, to foster collaborative partnershipsthat help facilitate communication between
research science and education. To test thismodel, we assembled ­four-​­member teams,
each consisting of a research scientist, graduate student, secondary science teacher, andundergraduate student. Each team focused

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on one relevant research topic associatedwith coastal ocean systems, matched withthe scientist’s area of expertise. The components of the ­Scientist-​­Educator Program
included a 6-week ­research-​­education experience and the development of an education
module associated with the research.
To initiate the ­Scientist-​­Educator Partnership Program, we first selected a scientist
who was conducting research in coastal systems and was willing to work with a partnership team. Next, we assembled the teamthrough an application process. The teammembers first participated in a 2-day orientation where they learned about the program
and research topic, practiced teamwork, andshared ideas about the assembly of the education materials focused around their topic.
The orientation was immediately followed
by a 6-week research and education experience in which the teacher and undergraduate student learned about research and thescientist and graduate student learned aboutcommunicating science to a broad audience(middle school level).
During this 6-week period, team members worked together to develop content
for education modules based on research.
The process of module development served
as the unifying tool through which all teammembers could contribute on an equalbasis. The science content came from thescientist and graduate student, while theinterpretation came from the teacher andundergraduate student, thus creating a
two-way learning experience for participants (Figure 1). Details for our 10 ­S cientist-​­E ducator Partnerships, associatedresearch topics, team members, and educational modules can be found at http://​www​.­teachoceanscience​.net/​­teaching​_­resources/​­education​_­modules/. The module lessons were tested in the classroom by
the participating teacher, were reviewed bya panel of 10 teachers, and are currently
available for use in classrooms.

A Specific Education Module in Detail:Bringing Research Into the Classroom
One of our ­s cientist-​­educator partnership teams focused on coastal hypoxia.
In coastal marine environments, hypoxic
areas (or “dead zones”) are regions of
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interactions between biological, chemical, and physical factors. During the past
50 years, increases in nutrients and labileorganics derived from human activities
on land have infiltrated runoff, throwing many coastal ecosystems out of balance when these substances reach the sea,
which results in expanded hypoxic regions.
Although scientists across the globe are
studying the controlling factors and ecological effects of hypoxic zones, publicknowledge of these processes is limited.
Recent media attention on dead zones
has increased public awareness; however,details of the causes and consequences ofhypoxia are often poorly explained.
Our “Dead Zone” ­Scientist-​­Educator Partnership team worked together to study
hypoxia and to produce an educational module focusing on dead zones and the associated scientific research. This Web module(http://​w ww​.­teachoceanscience​.net/​­teaching​_­resources/​­education​_­modules/​dead​_ zones/​get​_ started/) is visually based, with video
clips, real-time data, and computer animations that make the science come alive forstudents. The module provides backgroundand resource information on dead zones aswell as hands-on student experiments, which
can be conducted in the classroom andwhich address current National Science Education Content Standards.

Summary of Results and Benefitsof the Collaborative Partnership
Our evaluation studies on the ScientistEducator Partnership Program indicatethat the experience provided the scientists and graduate students with new skills
needed to communicate their research toa broader audience. Teachers also gained
research experience and increased scientific content knowledge, and the undergraduate students built up their researchand professional training, gained accessto new contacts, and improved their communication skills. In postproject surveys
and interviews involving 19 participants inthe ­S cientist- ​­E ducator Partnerships, teammembers identified the following personal
benefits:•• Team scientists reported that theygained science communication skills andthat they and their colleagues on m
­ ulti-​­investigator projects used materials produced by the team to help them meet theirresearch grant requirements for outreach

MEETINGs
Volcanism and the Atmosphere
AGU Chapman Conference on Volcanism and the Earth’s Atmosphere;
Selfoss, Iceland, 10–16 June 2012
Volcanic eruptions release volcanic ash
and gases into the atmosphere that alteratmospheric chemistry and climate, and represent a hazard to aviation, particularly formodern jet aircraft. At the AGU Chapman
Conference on Volcanism and the Earth’s
Atmosphere, 124 scientists gathered to discuss the effects of volcanism on the atmosphere at timescales ranging from billions ofyears, over which volcanic emissions havechanged the composition of the atmosphere,

to the Icelandic Eyjafjallajökull eruption
in 2010, which caused a ­10-day-​­long shutdown of North Atlantic air traffic. This was
the third Chapman Conference on Volcanism and the Atmosphere, following those
held in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1992 and in Santorini, Greece, in 2002, all of which were organized under the auspices of the Commission
on Volcanism and the Earth’s Atmosphereof the International Association of Volcanism and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior

Collaborative Partnership:
Scientific research
Educational resource development

Scientists

Educators
Knowledge Transfer

Enhanced communication skills
Education and outreach experience

Benefits &Personal Yields
P

Increased scientific knowledge
Enhanced teaching skills

Increased student achievement

Fig. 1.Visual representation of the collaborative partnership between scientists and educators andthe associated benefits.
that extends the knowledge generated byresearch beyond the scientific community.
•• All of the educators surveyed agreed orstrongly agreed that the educational materials they helped produce will assist them inteaching science topics, and most strongly
agreed that they gained useful field experience that they will draw on to teach ocean
sciences.
•• The undergraduate students fromunderrepresented groups agreed or strongly
agreed that they had a research experience
not obtained in the classroom and that theteam experience gave them unique opportunities to explore or advance careers inscience.
After the partnership ended, the professional relationships established among
team members continued. For example, several educators contacted the scientists they
worked with for advice on developing ­in-​c­ lassroom experiments, and several of theundergraduate students who chose to pursue a career in science requested letters ofrecommendation from the scientists they
worked with on the team.
These positive outcomes show that themodel is both functional, in terms of delivering key communications products andteaching resources, and effective, in termsof facilitating sustainable ­scientist- ​­educatorlinkages. Therefore, the model has provenuseful in bridging the gap between researchscience and education in both formalclassroom and informal educational settings. We hope that you will consider using
a similar model to help bring current geosciences research to the ­K–12 classroom.

(­IAVCEI) and the International Association
for Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.
Several items contributed to the successof the conference:Controversy. Much good science was presented at the meeting (see the online supplement to this meeting report at http://​www​.agu​.org/​­journals/​eo/​v 093/​i049/​
2012EO490004/​2012EO490004​_ suppl​.pdf),
and new research collaborations wereforged. Students were exposed to new workand had the chance to talk informally withexperienced scientists. These are the usual

benefits of Chapman Conferences. But thecontroversy was interesting and unusual.
Two of the issues that arose deserve particular mention: Franck Lavigne (­Panthéon-​­Sorbonne University) and coworkers
claimed to have discovered which volcano
erupted in 1258 C.E. (not revealed by him
at the conference), producing the largest
stratospheric cloud of the past millennium(according to ice core records) and initiating the Little Ice Age, as described in new

Acknowledgments
We thank the National Science Foundation’s Centers for Ocean Science Education
Excellence program for providing fundingfor our Scientist-Educator Partnership Program. We would also like to thank all participants in the program.

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Dressner, M., and E. Worley (2006), Teacher
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National Academy of Sciences. 2007. Rising Above
the Gathering Storm. Natl. Acad. Press, Washington, D. C.
Silverman, P. M., 2009. The research dynamic:
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school science teachers, CBE Life Sci. Educ., 8(2),123–130.
—Laura Murray and Cassie Gurbisz, Center
for Environmental Science, University of Maryland,
Cambridge; ­E-mail: m­ urray@​­umces​.edu; Deidre
Gibson, Hampton University, Hampton,Va.; Joanna
Woerner, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis;
and Tim Carruthers, Secretariat of the PacificRegional Environment Programme, Apia, Samoa

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VOLUME 93 NUMBER 49 4 DECEMBER 2012conference were successes. Included in theconference were Tuesday afternoon trips tothe active volcano Hekla, to a geothermal
power plant, and to Thingvellir, where the
mid-ocean ridge and the splitting of the tectonic plates are dramatically exposed. On
Wednesday, conference attendees visited
outcrops of historic and prehistoric ash layers, the products of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull
eruption, and climbed to the ice sheet near
the base of the volcano. The postconference trip viewed the spectacular geology of
the Reykjanes peninsula en route back to
Reykjavík.
The location of Iceland also made foreasy access from the United States andEurope, the home of the vast majority ofattendees. Hotel Selfoss had excellent conference facilities, the town had enough restaurants, and it was close enough to Reykjavík (Iceland’s capital) to allow access but

isolated enough to ensure that attendees
spent a lot of time together.
Scheduling. The conference organizers
used the Gordon Conferences as a model,
with talks in the morning, the afternoon freefor discussion and collaboration, and an
evening keynote lecture, followed by poster
sessions lubricated by beer and wine. Every
speaker also brought a poster, so as to participate fully in the poster sessions. One of
the talks was adjusted to accommodate football fan attendees (for a Euro 2012 game),
as was done in Santorini for a 2002 World
Cup game. Spontaneous meetings were organized during some of the free afternoons
to organize future work on the Laki eruption and volcano monitoring, and they were
well attended. In fact, every poster session,even on the last day (Friday), saw people
avidly discussing until past 11 P.M., not only
because of the interesting science, but also

Seabed Authority Implements Regime
for Mining Marine Minerals From Deep Seabed

heritage of mankind” (­UNCLOS article 136,
United Nations, 1997). The area is definedas the seabed and ocean floor and subsoil
thereof beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, which is beyond the ­200-​­nautical-​m­ ile-​­wide EEZ (article 57, United Nations,1997). ISA is an autonomous agency independent of the United Nations that administers the mineral resources of the area “onbehalf of mankind” (­UNCLOS articles 153
and 156). The texts of the official documentsof ISA are accessible at http://​w ww​.isa​.org​.jm.
ISA’s management of potential marine mineral resources of the area primarily deals withmining polymetallic nodules (“manganese
nodules”), polymetallic sulfides, and ­cobalt-​­r ich ferromanganese crusts. Management
involves granting exclusive ­15-year exploration contracts based on rules, regulations,and procedures adopted by ISA following­UNCLOS guidelines (­UNCLOS, part XI, 1997).
Five exploration contracts were approvedat the eighteenth session. Three of the contracts were for polymetallic nodules, which
are golf ball– to tennis ball–sized spheruleswith regionally variable contents of nickel,
copper, cobalt, manganese, iron, and rare
Earth elements. These nodules lie on sediment in vast expanses of abyssal plains,potentially covering some 60% of the ocean

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cont. from page 511

work by Gifford Miller (University of Colorado Boulder) and colleagues. On anothertopic, back-to-back talks by Michael Mann
(Pennsylvania State University) and RosanneD’Arrigo (­L amont-​­Doherty Earth Observatory) debated how well tree rings can quantify the climate response to large volcanic
eruptions, such as that in 1258. The jury is
still out.
Location, location, location. Each of theprevious two Chapman Conferences on volcanism and the atmosphere was held ina volcanic location, and this one did notdisappoint. Thanks to the guiding fromlocal experts Thor Thordarson, Ármann
Höskuldsson, Jónas Guðnason, and Karl
Grönvold, the field trips during and after theThirtieth Anniversary of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
and Eighteenth Session of the International Seabed Authority;
Kingston, Jamaica, 16–27 July 2012
The United Nations Convention on the Lawof the Sea (­UNCLOS) is described as “theconstitution for the oceans” because it pertains to all aspects of ocean space and maritime issues. A meeting celebrating the 30th
anniversary of when the Convention became
open for signature was held on 24 July 2012
in conjunction with the Eighteenth Session of
the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at
ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. The
meeting and session had broad implications
for the development of deep seabed mineral
resources and for research on ocean ridges.
The Convention entered into force, andthe ISA was established in 1994 (­UNCLOS
article 308, United Nations, 1997). Presently,
161 countries and the European Union are

512parties to the Convention and thus are ipso
facto members of ISA (UNCLOS article 156,
paragraph 2, United Nations, 1997). The
United States has not yet signed the Convention; when signed, the United States will
have governance over the largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental
shelf in the world, extending national sovereign rights over ocean resources to an area
greater than the Louisiana Purchase andAlaska combined.
A roster of speakers, many of whom were
instrumental in framing the Convention, provided perspective on the history and scopeof the treaty. A key concept of the Convention, discussed by the speakers, is that the“area” and its resources are the “common

because it was still light outside and did notseem like time for bed.
Support. AGU staff provided support during all phases of the planning and conductof the conference. They gave individual
attention to the needs of all the attendees
and submitted a successful proposal to NSF(grant AGS-1213114) to provide travel assistance for all who requested support. In particular, Lynn Ervin, Cynthia Wilcox, andBrenda Weaver made the conference possible. In addition, the conference received
support from I­ AVCEI and the Atmospheric
Sciences and Volcanology, Geochemistry,
and Petrology Sections of AGU.
—Alan Robock, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J.; ­E-mail: ­robock@​­envsci​.­rutgers​.edu;
Michael R. Rampino, New York University, New
York, N. Y., Thorvaldur Thordarson, University of
Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland, and Stephen Self, Open
University, Milton Keynes, UKbasin at a typical water depth of about 5 kilometers. The three nodule contracts were for
tracts up to 150,000 square kilometers each in
the eastern equatorial Pacific and were sponsored by the United Kingdom, the Republicof Kiribati, and Belgium. The remaining two
contacts were for polymetallic sulfides concentrated by hydrothermal solutions driven
by magmatic heat at ocean ridges. The sulfides contain variable concentrations of iron,copper, zinc, silver, gold, and trace quantities
of elements used in electronics. The two sulfide contracts, each for a total area of 10,000
square kilometers, were sponsored by France
and South Korea for sites on the ­Mid-​­Atlantic
Ridge and the Central Indian Ridge, respectively. France’s contract includes the large
deposits of the trans-Atlantic geotraverse(TAG) hydrothermal field. This brings thenumber of exploration contracts approved by
ISA to 17.
A more detailed version of topics discussed at both meetings can be found in
the online supplement to this meeting report(http://​w ww​.agu​.org/​­journals/​eo/​v 093/​i049/​
2012EO490005/​2012EO490005​_ suppl.pdf).
—Peter A. Rona, Institute of Marine and Coastal
Sciences and Department of Geological Sciences,
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J.; ­E-mail:r­ ona@​­marine​.­rutgers​.edu

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ABOUT AGU

Look Again: AGU Logo Has a New Look

2011 Editors’ Citations
for Excellence in Refereeing
In the 2 October 2012 issue of Eos, the 2011 Editors’ Citations for
Excellence in Refereeing were announced (Eos, 93(40), 391–394,
doi:10.1029/2012EO400012). The editors’ citations recognize this special
service to the Union, and these individuals are to be commended forconsistently providing constructive and thoughtful reviews.
The reviewers listed below were inadvertently omitted from thatannouncement. They, too, have been cited by editors of AGU journals
for excellence in refereeing.

John N. Christensen
Cited by Geoffrey Tyndall
Geophysical Research Letters

Todd K. Hinkley
Cited by Geoffrey Tyndall
Geophysical Research Letters

Jasa Calogovic
Cited by Geoffrey Tyndall
Geophysical Research Letters

Randy Korotev
Cited by Michael Wysession
Geophysical Research Letters

For the first time since 1978, AGU
has updated its logo. The logo’s new
look features a modernized icon
and contemporary typography, and its balance has been
improved byequalizing theweight of theicon and typography. The serifs havealso been removed from the typography, giving the logo a more simple
and contemporary feel. Though subtle, the new elements of the logo areclean, clear, and up to date.
Periodically refreshing an organization’s logo is a common practice,and the new logo will ultimately
strengthen AGU’s brand and identity. The logo refresh is part of abroader effort to update the Union’svisual image. AGU’s mission continues to be the promotion of discovery in Earth and space science
for the benefit ofhumanity. The
updated logo will
be incorporated
within all program areas, presenting a clear
and consistent picture of what AGU
represents as an organization.
The updated logo will first be visible at the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting andsubsequently will be incorporated
throughout AGU’s various programs
and communications vehicles.
—Mirelle Moscovitch, Strategic Marketing Analyst, AGU; E-mail: mmoscovitch@
agu.org

About AGU cont. on page 514

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Get involved in education
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Youssef Moudden
Cited by William Peterson
Geophysical Research Letters

Kerri A. Pratt
Cited by Geoffrey Tyndall
Geophysical Research Letters

Anne K. K. Smith
Cited by William Peterson
Geophysical Research Letters

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AGU Updating Position Statement
on Ocean Research: Call for Comments
AGU is in the process of revising its
ocean research position statement. AGU
position statements relate the understanding and application of the Earth and spacesciences to relevant public policy. Members
are encouraged to use position statements
to help educate policy makers about important geoscience topics. The current list of
AGU statements is available on the position
statement Web page at http://​w ww​.agu​.org/​sci​_pol/​­positions/. Statements are limited to
one page in length to be most useful to legislators and other policy makers.
The AGU Council leadership team has
appointed a panel to prepare an updateon the AGU ocean research position statement for Council consideration in 2013.
The draft revised statement appears below.
The members on the panel include Phillip Taylor (chair), Brian Baird, Lora Clarke,
Jana Davis, Scott Doney, Robert Gagosian,Miriam Kastner, Margaret Leinen, Frank­ uller-​­Karger, Susan Roberts, Martin VisM
beck, and Robert Weller.
The current ocean research statement
was adopted in 2005 and focused primarily on the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy’s 2004 report “An Ocean Blueprint forthe 21st Century.” As such, the statement
is significantly out of date. The panel was
charged with rewriting the statement toreflect current scientific knowledge as wellas policy and budget developments while
also representing a global worldview, representative of AGU membership.
AGU members have an opportunity toprovide comments to the panel on thisdraft Union position statement. Please submit all comments by 4 January 2013 to­sciencepolicy@​agu​.org under the subject“AGU Ocean Research Statement.”—Erik Hankin, Public Affairs Coordinator, AGU,
­E-mail: ­ehankin@​agu​.org

Ocean Research and Education Are Foundations
for Economic Growth
Investments in ocean research and education benefit the economic ­well-​­being of
nations through greater understanding of devastating environmental hazards, sustainable use of ocean resources, safer and efficient maritime transportation, and a healthier ocean environment for a changing world.
Growing human populations and accelerating environmental change challenge
our ability to provide food, energy andmaterials, and security from natural hazards. Our ocean plays a central role inall of these problems. AGU advances collaboration and international relationships
across the sciences, works with private
and government entities, and informs the
public on the role of a changing ocean
in our lives. AGU calls on policymakers,
agencies, and private organizations worldwide to forge cooperation and make boldinvestments that enable scientific discovery and solutions to support the global
economy.
The ocean and its resources are vitalto life and our livelihoods on Earth. The
ocean provides efficient global transportation routes and vast energy resources.
It modulates weather and global climate,regulates the supply of fresh water on land,and supports a wealth of biological diversity. This diversity is a source of novel pharmaceuticals and the fisheries which areessential sources of protein for people theworld over. Clean and productive seas playa central role in many cultures, and are pivotal for recreation and tourism in coastal
communities.
The ocean is a major economic asset
for coastal and land-locked nations. For
example, in the U.S. and using 2010 statistics, 52% of the population lived in coastal
watershed regions generating nearly 60%of the nation’s GDP in 2010. Most imported
goods (over $1.2 trillion/yr) and exports
moved through coastal waterways andports. Commercial fishing generated over
$32B in income and more than one million jobs, while recreational fishing supported $19B in income and millions of additional jobs. Over 25% of U.S. domestic oil
was produced from coastal and offshore
waters. Oil refineries and wind farms, military installations and assets, rail and road
networks, all crucial for national security,
energy, commerce, and transportation, areconcentrated along coasts. In our globally connected world, land-locked nations
derive many benefits from the ocean suchas general commerce and ocean products,
and are impacted by the ocean’s influenceon the distribution of rainfall and heat.

Innovative opportunities exist in ocean
resources, technology, energy, transportation, and tourism.
Nations, people and economies worldwide face mounting risks today fromrapid changes in the ocean. Protectionof life, property, and critical infrastructure requires the scientific comprehension of our vulnerability to rising sea
level, extreme storms, floods, droughts
and tsunamis. We need to know how theatmosphere and ocean function together
to affect weather and climate throughthe exchange of heat and moisture. We
need to understand the influence of land
use on pollution in coastal seas. Science
provides the new knowledge we need torespond to rising ocean temperatures, thedecline of fisheries, expansion of low oxygen zones, and changes in the chemistryof the ocean caused by increased carbon
dioxide. The ability to predict and prepare for changing ocean conditions will
depend on scientific research programs,
disciplinary and interdisciplinary, international in scope, and involving the ocean
sciences with other earth and social sciences. Greater knowledge and prediction
skill is urgent when we consider the effort,
time and costs of protecting infrastructure along coasts, rebuilding fish populations in our seas, developing new water
resources for manufacturing and agriculture, and restoring communities in thewake of hazards.
Enhanced international cooperation isrequired to observe, understand and predict the ocean on a global scale for thenear future and over decades of changeahead. ­Public-​­private-​­academic partnerships can empower the robust research
programs needed to understand naturaland human processes. Increased investments in ocean science and technology
will be needed to yield the advancements
to decrease vulnerability of coastal communities; improve safety at sea for thetransportation industries; produce new
medicines from unique marine bioactive
compounds; and improve weather anddecadal climate forecasts. These investments will build a foundation for environmental and economic futures of nations
around our world.

What’s on the Web?
Read the latest offerings from the AGU Blogosphere:
Mountain Beltway: “Digital images of
the “Digital Geology Speed Dating” session at GSA” (http://​goo​.gl/​6uMQ6)
Georneys: “What to buy a geologist for
Christmas: 2012 edition” (http://​goo​.gl/​
XJLW3)The Landslide Blog: “Boulders!” (http://​goo​.gl/​2ySJe)

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The Martian Chronicles: “MSL instrument
papers available!” (http://​goo​.gl/​­wKUGi)
Dan’s Wild Wild Science Journal:“NASA Terra satellite sees the fading fallcolors” (http://​goo​.gl/​ktHNI)
GeoSpace: “Huge ­signal- ​­distorting space
bubbles spawn along equator as night
falls” (p).

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Atmospheric Sciences
Assistant, Associate or Professor Department
of Atmospheric Sciences.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at
the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
is inviting applications from qualified candidates
for a tenure-track faculty position to complement
and expand current areas of research in biogeochemistry, ecology and/or water resources. We
are especially interested in candidates that have astrong background in aquatic resources, ecosystem
integrity, ecology of streams and rivers, or environmental science, and that complement current
department strengths in weather and climate science. Applicants should possess a PhD, or obtain it
by the start date, in environmental sciences, and/or
another natural science discipline. The successful
candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate
courses, acquire external research funding, andsupervise student research in the Atmospheric andEnvironmental Science academic programs. Start
date is negotiable, however is anticipated it will be
no later than August 22, 2013. Individuals interested
in this position must apply online at http://www.
sdsmt.edu/employment. Human Resources canprovide accommodation to the online application
process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203.
Review of applications will begin on February 1,
2013, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment is contingent upon completion of asatisfactory background investigation. SDSM&T is
an EEO/AA/ADA employer & provider
Faculty Position Announcement DEPARTMENTOF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY TAIPEI, TAIWAN.
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences isseeking applicants for one to two faculty positions
at the assistant, associate or full professor levels
to begin in August 2013. Applicants with Ph.D.
and research expertise in the field of atmosphericsciences and other related areas are welcomed.
Candidates with post-doctoral experience are
preferred.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae,
statement of research and teaching interests before
December 31, 2012, to:-Prof. Chun-Chieh Wu, Chair-Faculty Search Committee-Department of Atmospheric Sciences,-National Taiwan University,-No.1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road,-Taipei 106, Taiwan-Tel: +886-2-3366-3913-Fax: +886-2-2363-3642-E-mail: cwu@as.ntu.edu.tw
Both regular and electronic mails are acceptable. Please also arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent directly to the Chair of theFaculty Search Committee. Upon receipt of theapplication, an acknowledgement email will
be sent to the applicant within a week. Applicants who do not receive the acknowledgement
email please contact the Chair of the Faculty
Search Committee via fax or telephone for
confirmation.
Postdoctoral Fellow (12-125).
The data assimilation group at the Cooperative
Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
at Colorado State University seeks to fill a postdoctoral fellowship as part of a National Science
Foundation (NSF) award to be located at CIRA in
Fort Collins, Colorado. This Postdoctoral Fellow will
investigate the impacts of non-Gaussian errors in

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both satellite retrievals and mesoscale data assimilation systems and test a new non-Gaussian, Bayesian-based system against the Gaussian approach.
Review of applications will begin on December 15,
2012 and may continue until the position is filled.
For complete position description and qualification
requirements, visit https://www.cira.colostate.edu/
personnel/employment_opportunities/requisition.php?id=58. Apply electronically by sending
a resume, cover letter, and the names of threereferences to the attention of Human Resources
Manager at the following e-mail address: humanresources@cira.colostate.edu. Please put your last
name and 12-125 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Colorado State University conducts backgroundchecks on all final candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/
AA employer.
Tenure track position in Climate Science ofCold Regions, CIRES, University of Colorado
Boulder.
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES, www.cires.colorado.
edu), an interdisciplinary research institute within
the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks a juniortenure-track appointment specializing in climate
science of cold regions. Subjects of special interest
to CIRES include sea ice, ice sheets, glaciers, andpermafrost. The successful applicant will createa research program with productive collaborations both within and outside of CIRES leading
to novel insights about climate mechanisms incold regions, which may include the collection
and analysis of original data. Candidates who
employ technologies including satellite remotesensing, suborbital data acquisition, ground-based
instrumentation or advanced earth system models
in ways that enhance existing expertise within
CIRES are particularly desirable. The successful
candidate will have a tenure track affiliation ina relevant academic department, including, but
not limited to, Geography or Atmospheric andOceanic Sciences. The distribution of effort willbe 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service.
Minimum education requirements include a PhD
in Atmosphere Science, Geography, Physics ora related field. Applications must be submitted
to www.jobsatcu.com, posting #819483. Alternative formats of the job posting can be provided
upon request for individuals with disabilities bycontacting hr-ada@colorado.edu. The Universityof Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to building a diverse workforce andencourages applications from women, racial andethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities andveterans. The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants.
Review of applications will begin December 1,
2012 and will continue until a successful applicant
is selected. Questions can be sent to Professor
Mark Serreze (Chair of the Search Committee) at
mark.serreze@Colorado.EDU

Biogeosciences
Montana State University, Bozeman Postdoctoral Researcher in Geomicrobiology.
The research involves the geomicrobiologicalcharacterization of debris-rich glacial ice and isfunded by a NSF Arctic Sciences grant to Drs. Mark
Skidmore and Eric Boyd. Experience and expertisein microbial ecology is required, and experience
working in systems with low biomass is advantageous. The position is available immediately, for
one year initially, with potential for renewal based
upon satisfactory performance and availability ofClassified cont. on next page

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SANDIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY 2013/2014 VPAA
#2013/14-8.
The Department of Civil, Construction andEnvironmental Engineering at San Diego State
University (SDSU) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in thewater resources area, effective Fall 2013, at a rankcommensurate with experience. A Ph.D. in Civil
Engineering is required. Competitive candidates
must have the ability to maintain a strong, extramurally funded, research program and demonstrated
commitment to both undergraduate and graduate
instruction, with a focus on hydrologic modelingand related water resource areas. The review ofapplications begins immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Full application guidelines are available at http://affiliated.sdsu.edu/
ColEng/civilconsteng.htm.
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

funds. Dr. Boyd will be at AGU Fall Meeting from4th - 6th December for discussions about the position. Please email him (eboyd@montana.edu) toarrange a meeting. Full details on the required
and preferred qualifications for the position andapplication procedures can be found at http://www.
montana.edu/jobs/research. AA/ADA/EEO/Vet Pref
Employer.

Geochemistry
Assistant Professor of Geosciences.
Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas
seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start September 2013. Applicantsmust have a Ph.D. in geosciences. ABD will be
accepted if degree will be completed by September
2014. Expertise preferred in field geology, structural geology, geophysics and/or petroleum geology. Ability to establish and maintain a research
program at the undergraduate level expected. All
submissions must be made electronically throughTarleton’s Human Resources site, http://www.
tarleton.edu/hr/ . Review of applications will begin
on March 1, 2013 and continue until the position isfilled. Tarleton State University, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, iscommitted to excellence through diversity. Tarleton
State University is a proud member of the Texas
A&M University system with an enrollment just over
10,000 students.
Assistant Professor Position in Paleoclimatology, Biogeochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry and Carbon Sequestration, Instituteof Surficial Geochemistry(ISG), Nanjing
University.
The ISG, a Ministry of Education Key Laboratory at Nanjing University, China, is seeking
qualified candidates worldwide to fill multiple
positions in geology/low temperature geochemistry/atmospheric sciences/marine sciences/environmental sciences/hydrology or any closely
related fields. ISG provides a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research platform aiming at exploringand developing new approaches and theories, aswell as methodologies and their applications to
the research of earth’s surface system. For assistant professor position, a salary package of 200
thousands RMB annual salary, startup funds andhousing bonus is offered.
Applications include a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, publication list, summary of academic achievements (within 500 words), statementof future work plans (within 1 page), and two references. For further information and submission of
applications, please contact: Dr. Yang Chen (phone:8625-83686042,
email: chenyang@nju.edu.cn).

FLORIDA, DELAND. Stetson University seeks aPhysical Geographer or cognate at the Assistantor Associate level with interest in hydrology, i.e.,
dynamic water processes broadly defined in the
Earth system. Research program with an international focus is considered an asset. We seek ateacher-scholar who is devoted to undergraduate
education through leadership by example andshared research. A Ph.D. in geography or similar
discipline is required with evidence of active
scholarship and excellent undergraduate teaching.
Review of applications will begin on January 11
and continue until the position is filled. Applicationmaterials may be submitted electronically to GESsearch@stetson.edu. For a complete descriptionof the position, application procedures, and information about Stetson’s commitment to inclusive
excellence and our EOE statement, see http://www.
stetson.edu/administration/academic-affairs/facultyopenings.php
Post Doc - Hydrologic Monitoring, Modeling,
and GIS. The Warnell School of Forestry & Nat.
Res. and USDA Forest Service Savannah River seeka Post-Doctoral Researcher to model and monitor
watershed hydrology in small forested watershedsof the Savannah River Site, SC. The researcher willbuild and maintain climate, chemistry, soil, vegetation, LiDAR, geology, and GW data to support anon-going paired watershed study. The researcher
will run and evaluate hydrologic models of criticalflow paths, residence times, and streamflows toassess forest management scenarios at landscapescales. Experience needed in GIS, programming,and hydrologic modeling. Starting salary is $45,000with benefits. Funding is available for at least
two years. Work will be based at the SavannahRiver Site with funded travel to Athens, GA andother locations. Contact: Dr. C. Rhett Jackson,
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources,

University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30603-2152, rjackson@warnell.uga.edu, 706-542-1772.
Postdoc - Remote Sensing of
Evapotranspiration.
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech),
Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in JPL’s Water & Carbon Cycles
Group - Climate, Oceans & Solid Earth Section.
The research will involve extensive analyses,
validation, and product generation for global terrestrial evapotranspiration (ET). The work will entail
running our ET algorithm (PT-JPL) in addition toother algorithms already running at JPL in a variety
of manners: Evaluation of climate model (CMIP5)
ET output using our remotely sensed ET data;
Extension back in time of ET product beyond what
has already been done; Extension forward in timeof ET product using Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and other data when available; Projections forward in time running the ET
algorithms with climate projections; Compiling andrunning ET algorithms with 250 m MODerate resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, 30
m Landsat data, and very high spatial resolution airborne data; Continued development of PT-JPL algorithm physics and applicability to upcoming NASAmissions. Knowledge and understanding of global
as well as regional ET algorithm remote sensing
approaches and physical theory is expected. Strong
programming skills are required. Ability to navigate
a supercomputing system is desirable. The postdoc
is expected to publish lead and co-authored papers
with the project team. The successful applicant will
be based out of JPL, and integrate into a larger ecosystems team led by Dr. Joshua Fisher. The postdoc
will also work closely with Dr. Kevin Tu from Theiss
Research. The postdoc will link in with international projects, i.e., GEWEX-LandFlux, as well as moreregional applications-focused activities. Dr. Joshua
Fisher, in JPL’s Water & Carbon Cycles Group - Climate, Oceans & Solid Earth Section, will serve as
JPL postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate.
The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publicationsin the open literature.
Candidates should have a recent PhD in Environmental Science, Biometeorology, Hydrology,
Engineering, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Applied
Mathematics, Physics, or related field with a strong
background in computer programming skills(e.g., Matlab). Experience in ET remote sensing
approaches and physical theory, and demonstrated
ability and motivation to publish high impact scientific articles is highly desirable. Candidates who
have received their PhD within the past five years
since the date of their application are eligible. The
annual starting salary for recent PhDs is $52,000
USD and can vary somewhat according to theselected applicant’s qualifications. Postdoctoral
Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of
one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years.

Please send a letter describing your researchinterests, a curriculum vitae, a list of three references (with telephone numbers, postal and email
address) and arrange the reference letters to besent to:Name: Joshua Fisher
Address: 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA,
91109
Telephone: 3235404569
Fax: (818) 354-3223
E-Mail: jbfisher@jpl.nasa.gov
Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Women, minorities, veterans,
and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Research in Mountain Hydrology
and Water Sustainability.
The University of Colorado and National Center
for Atmospheric Research invites applications for
two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associates towork on projects related to observing and modeling the coupled hydrological, ecological, andengineered systems of the Colorado River Basinheadwaters. Specific areas of research include thefollowing areas:i) Snowpack Characterization from Modelingand Remote Sensingii) Hydroclimatology of Mountainous Regionsiii) Water Resource Management Optimizationand Modeling
The projects involve collaboration between
researchers at the University of Colorado (CU)and the National Center for Atmospheric Research(NCAR). The post-doctoral associates will befunded by NSF’s Water Sustainability and Climate
Program under a project which integrates Social,
Biological, Hydrological, and Engineering dimensions of climate change and water sustainability.
Successful applicants will work with the PI’s (Dr.
Noah Molotch and Dr. David Gochis) and project
Co-investigators to synthesize information regarding water cycling in the Colorado River Basinheadwaters.
The positions require a Ph.D. in hydrology or related physical science or engineering
field. Candidates with skills in remote sensing,hydrologic modeling, and / or data assimilation
are encouraged to apply. Outstanding oral andwritten communication skills are required. To
learn more about potential research topics, go to
http://instaar.colorado.edu/research/labs-groups/
mountain-hydrology-group/.
The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence throughdiversity. All qualified candidates, including women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons areencouraged to apply.
Appointment rank and compensation will becommensurate with background and experienceand based on published CU and/or NCAR salaryscales. Positions are open immediately and willremain open until filled.

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Applicants should electronically submit a CV,
cover letter, one-page description of research interests, and the names of three references, all in PDF
format to:Prof. Noah Molotch
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
University of Colorado at Boulder
noah.molotch@colorado.edu

A PhD in fields such as hydrology, civil engineering, earth sciences, physical geography, or
computer science is required for the position. This
position requires successful completion of a background check.
Contact Information:
Doug Alsdorf, Associate Professor, the Ohio
State University, alsdorf.1@osu.edu
Mike Durand, Assistant Professor, the Ohio State
University, durand.8@osu.edu
Apply online at the OSU jobs web site at: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/search

Postdoctoral Researcher Job Opening #372063
SWOT Hydrology Satellite Mission Ohio
State University, Byrd Polar Research Center,
Columbus Ohio.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Researcher is part of an international, multi-disciplinary team all working on
the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite
mission (SWOT, http://swot.jpl.nasa.gov). OSU’s
Climate, Water, and Carbon Program (CWC, http://
cwc.osu.edu) is a lead university partner in SWOT.
The new researcher will join our team conducting
pre-launch planning for SWOT with a particularemphasis on discharge algorithms, risk-reduction
studies, and operation of the SWOT instrument
simulator. Given that SWOT’s launch is scheduled
for 2019-2020, this is an exciting opportunity to get
involved. Overall, our research includes surface
water hydrology and hydraulics, and both satellitebased measurements and physical modeling.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas isdesired: data assimilation methods, hydrodynamic
modeling, hydrologic mass-balance modeling,
or fluvial geomorphology. The successful candidate will work within our team and cooperate byexchanging results with colleagues at other universities, at NASA centers, and with international
partners. Publication of results and submission of
proposals for follow-on activities is required.
Salary:$55,000 to $60,000 per year.
Requirements:

The Department of Civil & Environmental
Engineering & Earth Sciences (CEEES) at
University of Notre Dame invites applications at all tenure-track/tenured levels in
the areas of environmental fluid mechanics,
environmental hydraulics and hydrology. We
are seeking candidates with potential for developing a vigorous, broad, externally funded research
program that compliments exisiting departmental
strengths while participating in integrative collaborative research within and outside the department. Current strengths of CEEES are in the areasof computational hydraulics, environmental fluid
mechanics, groundwater and surface hydrology,
ocean and atmospheric fluid dynamcis, stratified
and rotating flows and coastal engineering. The
presence of vibrant structures, environmental
engineering and earth sciences groups within thedepartment, large inter-departmental strategic
research partnerships such as the Environmental
Change Initiative as well as world class laboratory
and computational facilities offer unparalleledopportunities for multidisciplinary research in a
dynamic intellectual environment. The successful candidate is expected to exhibit enthusiasm,
promise and dedication to undergraduate andgraduate teaching, consistent with departmental
academic goals, and commitment to professional
service. Applicants must have earned a doctorate at the time of appointment, and post-doctoral
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endowed professorship. For more information on
the department, visit http://ceees.nd.edu and on
the environmental fluid mechancis group www.
nd.edu/~dynamics. Applicants should include ina single pdf document a copy of their curriculum
vita, a letter describing their research and teaching interests and the names and contact information of four references. Applications should be
uploaded directly, as a single PDF file, to the
EFD position posted at http://ceees.nd.edu/Positions_Available_Environmental_Fluid_Dynamics.
Please direct any questions to Professor H.J.S. Fernando, Chair of the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Search Committee, Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering and Earth Sciences,
156 Fitzpatrick Hall, University of Notre Dame,
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0767 (efd@nd.edu). Review
of applications will begin immediately, but the
search will continue until the position is filled. The
University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment, andwomen and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Geology at SUNY Potsdam invites applications for a tenure track
Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology and/or
Geomorphology to begin Fall 2013. Responsibilities: teaching hydrogeology, geomorphology, an introductory course (Physical Geology,
Environmental Geology or Dynamic Earth) andan elective of the successful candidate’s choice
and design. Normal teaching load is 12 contact
hours per semester. Knowledge of GIS is an asset.
Scholarly research, with student participation, is
expected. We emphasize undergraduate research
and fieldwork with all majors. Courses taught willcomplement existing courses in paleontology,
sedimentology, mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, structural geology, GIS, geophysics, and geochemistry. The Geology Department,
consisting of five full time faculty, currently has
about 75 majors. Requirements: Applicants shouldhave a PhD by August 15, 2013. Preferred qualifications: Doctoral research should emphasize hydrogeology or geomorphology. To apply for this job
posting, No. 0600381, visit employment.potsdam.
edu and complete the on-line application. This
position is open until filled.
The University of Texas at Austin Postdoctoral
Research Position: Hydrate Dissociation and
Gas Venting due to Warming in Geological
Systems.
The Institute for Geophysics and the Petroleum
and GeoSystems Engineering Department at The
University of Texas at Austin (UT) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to study
hydrate melting and gas venting in geological systems. For information, please go to:
http://www.ig.utexas.edu/people/staff/flemings/
opportunities.htm
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engineers exploring the impact of rising temperature on hydrate melting and gas venting.
The candidate will help develop conceptual andnumerical models of hydrate melting and will assist
in an experimental program simulating the melting of hydrate systems. The ideal candidate will
have experience in modeling multi-phase flow andin experimental analysis. Above all, we look forcreative individuals with a passion for quantitative
analysis of active hydrodynamic processes.
Qualified individuals should have a Ph.D. in
Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field at the time of
appointment. Salary will be competitive. Review
of candidates will begin Dec. 15, 2012; applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Send an
application consisting of (1) letter of interest, (2)CV, and (3) names of three references to:Peter Flemings (pflemings@jsg.utexas.edu)
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal
employment opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All positions are security sensitive, andconviction verification is conducted on applicants
selected.
Utah State University. Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistantprofessor level in the area of hydrology andenvironmental engineering with an emphasis onhydrologic and environmental data management
and information systems, environmental monitoring and sensor networks, and data intensivemodeling. The successful applicant will help leadgroundbreaking projects to develop hydrologic
information systems and cyberinfrastructure toadvance hydrology and water resources modelingand management.
Utah State University is Utah’s flagship institution of higher education and research in the areasof water, natural resources, and the environment.
The successful candidate will have a joint appointment at Utah’s lead water research facility, the Utah
Water Research Laboratory. Both Utah State University and the Utah Water Research Laboratory aresituated in Logan, Utah in the heart of scenic Cache
Valley, approximately 80 miles north of Salt Lake
City and known for world class skiing, hiking andother year around outdoor activities.
Applications should be completed
on-line at: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/
Central?quickFind=58113. Review of applications
will begin December 10, 2012 and continue until
the position is filled. Questions should be directed
to Professor David Tarboton, Search Committee
Chair, (435) 797-3172, dtarb@usu.edu. Utah State
University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting stellar
candidates from a diverse pool including women,
minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.

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Ocean Sciences
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY, The Florida State University.
The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University is seeking
applications for a Ph.D.-level chemical oceanographer to fill a nine-month, tenure-earning appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin assoon as August 2013.
The position involves research, teaching (at thegraduate and undergraduate level), and service. The
successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D.
degree (or equivalent) in chemical oceanography,
marine biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry,or a closely related field and will have had postdoctoral research experience. A well-qualified
candidate will have a record that reflects their highlevel of research productivity.
We are particularly interested in a person who
will complement our existing strengths in lightstable isotopes, microbial biogeochemistry, andtrace element cycling (see faculty research at http://
ocean.fsu.edu/Faculty.php) and who will expand
our curriculum by teaching in our Environmental
Sciences undergraduate major and in our Chemical
Oceanography and Biogeochemistry graduate programs, as described on these web sites:
http://www.eoas.fsu.edu/Earth-Ocean-andAtmospheric-Science/Undergraduate-Education/
Environmental-Science-Undergraduate-Degrees
http://www.eoas.fsu.edu/EarthOcean-and-Atmospheric-Science/
Graduate-Education
http://biogeochem.fsu.edu/
Women and members of minority groups areespecially encouraged to apply. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the closing date of January 18, 2013. Please send a
pdf of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, researchstatement, teaching philosophy and contact information for three references to:Prof. William Landing, Department of Earth,
Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4320; www.eoas.fsu.
edu, wlanding@fsu.edu.
Florida State University is a Public Records
Agency and an Equal Opportunity-Equal AccessAffirmative Action Employer.
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity. The
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a
postdoctoral associate in physical oceanography
to expand our understanding of Arctic Ocean
dynamics important for increasing the forecast
capabilities of the Navy’s state-of-the-art coupled
ice-ocean and ice-ocean-atmosphere model prediction systems. The candidate will work with NRL
researchers in developing new techniques for theassimilation of snow and ice thickness data into
the Community Ice Code (CICE) and study Arctic
processes with a relocatable ice-ocean-atmosphere coupled modeling system. This challenging
work requires a broad understanding of physicaloceanography and Arctic processes. The selected
applicant will work with NRL to study the impactof reduced ice volume in the Arctic using satellite, airborne, and in situ observations with ourcoupled models. Strong programming skills, especially with MATLAB and FORTRAN, are required.
Familiarity with CICE, HYCOM and WaveWatch III
models would be beneficial.
The Naval Research Laboratory provides anopportunity to work with a large group of highly
skilled and internationally recognized physicaloceanographic researchers. We have access to
excellent supercomputing and general computational resources in addition to extensive historicaland real-time regional and global data sources.
For an overview of research projects in the Ocean
Dynamics and Prediction branch of the Naval
Research Laboratory located at the Stennis Space
Center in Mississippi, visit http://www7320.nrlssc.
navy.mil/projects.php.
A postdoc will be hired with stipends approximately of $74,872 through the National ResearchCouncil (NRC) Research Associateship Programs(RAP; http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/),or the American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE; http://www.asee.org/fellowships/nrl) Naval
Postdoctoral Programs. NRL is an equal opportunity
employer and this position is open to U.S. citizens
and foreign nationals with green cards. Interested
applicants should contact Mr. Richard Allard (Richard.allard@nrlssc.navy.mil).

Solid Earth Geophysics
Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Geophysics,
Boston University.
The Department of Earth and Environment at
Boston University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the Assistant Professor level in the
broad field of Solid Earth Geophysics, starting as
early as July 1, 2013.
We seek an applicant whose research emphasizes quantitative study of the Earth’s lithosphereand mantle at either a regional or a global scale.
Fields of study might include, but are not limited
to, rock and mineral physics, seismology, geodynamics, tectonophysics, and marine geophysics.
We encourage applications from individuals who
employ field-based, experimental, or computational
methods in their research. The successful applicant
will be expected to supervise graduate research in
M.A. and Ph.D. programs, maintain an externally
funded research program, and teach at all levels inthe department’s curriculum.
We seek an applicant whose research complements departmental expertise in seismology,
geodynamics, geochemistry and surface processes. Interaction is encouraged with various
departments and programs, including Astronomy,

Physics and Engineering, as well as the Centerfor Computational Science, the Center for Remote
Sensing, and the B.U. Marine Program. For more
information about the department, see http://www.
bu.edu/earth. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment
is required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teachinginterests, and the names and addresses of at least
three referees at https://academicjobsonline.org/
ajo/jobs/2245. Review of applications will begin
on January 1, 2013. Women and underrepresented
minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Tenure track assistant professor in geophysics/
petroleum geology job ad.
The department of Geography, Geology, and theEnvironment at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU) invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in Geophysics/
Petroleum Geology to begin August 2013. We seek
candidates with expertise in applied geophysics,
exploration seismology, and/or petroleum geology.
The successful candidate will teach introductorygeology courses and develop and teach geophysics,
petroleum geology, and other appropriate upperlevel courses. The successful candidate should also
have the potential to develop a successful undergraduate research program. A Ph.D. in Geoscienceswith an emphasis in geophysics or petroleum geology is required at the time of appointment.
Apply: Candidates should submit applications
online at https://careers.sru.edu/hr. Attachments
to the application include a letter of application,
including statements of teaching and researchinterests, curriculum vitae, e-copies of all academictranscripts, and three letters of reference. For thoseunable to submit electronically, please send applications to: Dr. Xianfeng Chen, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Geography, Geology, and theEnvironment, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 329 Advanced Technology and Science Hall,
Slippery Rock, PA 16057; e-mail: [ xianfeng.chen@sru.edu ]. Review of application will begin January
22, 2013 and applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. SRU encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

Tenure Track Position in Solid Earth Geosciences (Earthquake Physics, Active Tectonics
and Quantitative Geomorphology).
The Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) at the University of Memphis invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position,with tenure in the Department of Earth Sciences,at the Assistant Professor level to begin August
2013. We seek an individual with research interestsin the fields of Earthquake Physics, Quantitative
Geomorphology, or Active Tectonics that complement our existing strengths in seismology, geodesy,
tectonophysics, seismic hazard and geodynamics. We particularly encourage applicants withresearch interests related to fault zone processes
and seismogenic crustal deformation. Applicantsmust have a Ph.D. at the time of employment, andshow a demonstrated record or strong promise of
research productivity. The successful candidate
is expected to build a vigorous, externally funded
research program, mentor M.S. and Ph.D. graduate
students, and teach graduate courses in her or his
specialty. CERI faculty are engaged in a variety ofregional, national, and international research projects in seismology, geodesy, geology, geophysics,
and earthquake hazards (http://www.ceri.memphis.
edu). More information about this position can beobtained by contacting the chair of the search committee, M. Beatrice Magnani (mmagnani@memphis.
edu).
Applicants should submit an application letter,
full curriculum vitae, statements of research andteaching interests, and the names and addresses(with phone numbers and email) of at least threereferences. To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted through the University ofMemphis workForum online application system(http://workforum.memphis.edu) by February 1,
2013. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Interdisciplinary/Other
Assistant Professor at NMSU, Neotectonics/
Thermochronology (Revised).
The Department of Geological Sciences seeks
applications from neotectonicists/thermochronologists who are interested in teaching and research ina geologically and culturally diverse environment
in the Rio Grande rift of southern New Mexico for apermanent, 9-month, tenure track position as Assistant Professor.
For more information, including application
procedures, see the department web site at http://
www.nmsu.edu/~geology/ and the advertisementon the NMSU job web site athttp://www.nmsu.
edu/~personel/postings/faculty/16554338.html.
NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.
Assistant Professor at NMSU, Sedimentology/
Stratigraphy (Revised).
The Department of Geological Sciences seeks
applications from sedimentologists/stratigraphers
who are interested in teaching and research in ageologically and culturally diverse environment in
the Rio Grande rift of southern New Mexico for apermanent, 9-month, tenure track position as Assistant Professor.
For more information, including application
procedures, see the department web site at http://
www.nmsu.edu/~geology/ and the advertisementon the NMSU job web site at http://www.nmsu.
edu/~personel/postings/faculty/16501738.html.
NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.
Assistant Professor in Planetary Sciences.
Purdue University invites applications for atenure-track assistant professor position in the
Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary
Sciences (EAPS). The position is open to all areas
of EAPS, but with a particular focus on candidates
who would contribute to our strong new effort inPlanetary Sciences. Jay Melosh has joined the Purdue Faculty and, together with Andy Freed, Marc
Caffee, and David Minton, has a mandate to expand
Planetary Sciences.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding
researcher with potential for excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
EAPS has outstanding programs in geodynamics, isotope geochemistry, terrestrial climate andextreme weather systems. In Planetary Sciences, weseek someone who will complement our existing
strengths in modeling and isotopic cosmochemistry, and, given Purdue¹s emphasis on science, mathematics and engineering, we seek a quantitatively

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focused researcher with an interest in planetary
surface processes.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a field related
to EAPS. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
The appointment will begin in August 2013. Candidates are expected to develop a vigorous research
program, obtain external funding, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Interested candidates should submit
their curriculum vitae, publication list, and brief
descriptions of their planned research program
and teaching philosophy to EAPSsearch@purdue.
edu. Names and contact information for at least
three referees must be included in the application.
Information on the EAPS department can be foundat http://www.eaps.purdue.edu. Applications completed by January 1, 2013 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the
position is filled. A background check is required
for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/
Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fullycommitted to achieving a diverse workforce.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO.
College Of Natural Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in
the Department of Geological and Environmental
Sciences at the Assistant Professor level to start
August 2013. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in
Energy Resources, Climate Science, or Atmospheric
Science. Prefer expertise in renewable energy
resources, earth system science, climate change,or air pollution. The full position announcement isavailable at http://csucareers.calstate.edu/Detail.
aspx?pid=34250
Environmental Science/STEM education. The
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
at California State University East Bay invites
applications for an assistant professor tenure-track
position in Environmental Science to begin in Fall2013. The successful candidate will be broadly
trained in Environmental Science with a specialization in one or more subdisciplines including water
resources, pollution control and mitigation, global/
climate change, ecology, environmental toxicology,
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the department’s growing Environmental Science
program. Undergraduate courses could include
Environmental Biology, Introductory Environmental
Science, Applications of GIS, Hazardous Waste
Management, or Water Resource Management, andcourses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The
applicant must also have significant experience
and/or a commitment to engage in STEM education with an emphasis on the K-12 environment.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., outstanding teaching skills, and a commitment to pursue an active
research program in partnership with the Institutefor STEM Education at CSUEB. For additional information, view our department’s web site at: www20.
csueastbay.edu/csci/departments/earth/index.
html. Review of applications will begin December
17, 2012. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum
vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, anda description of research plans to: Dr. Jean Moran,
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos
Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542-3088. CSUEB is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Faculty position at Department of Geosciences,
National Taiwan University.
The Department of Geosciences at NTU is seeking active scientists to fill faculty positions startingfrom 1st August, 2013. The position is open to all
fields in geosciences, but those who have strong
background in the fields of geology (paleontology and stratigraphy, geo-resources, mineralogy
and petrology, structural geology), geochemistry,geophysics, and applied geology will receive morefavored consideration. Applicants are requested tosubmit the following documents: CV, list of publications, three to five reprints of refereed publications(one of which shall be designated as representative paper and must be published after 1st August,2008), plans for teaching and research, and namesof three potential referees to Professor Mao-Hua
Teng, Chairman of Department of Geosciences,
National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt
Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan. Also, please email theabove material to Professor Yuancheng Gung, theConvener of the searching committee, at ycgung@ntu.edu.tw.
Deadline for application: 31st January, 2013.
Web site: http://www.gl.ntu.edu.tw/
HEAD OF SCHOOL POSITION OSU BOONE
PICKENS SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY.
The Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the

School Head position. This is a tenured position at
the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor
to be filled by July 1, 2013. Salary is competitiveand commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicantsshould have a PhD in geosciences or a related
field, have an outstanding research and teachingrecord and be highly regarded and recognized by
the national and international geoscientific community. A record of an established collaboration
with the energy industry is desirable. Prior administrative experience is preferred and potential for
academic leadership and mentoring is expected.
The Boone Pickens School of Geology Head position is designated 50% administration and 50% academic. The successful candidate will be allowed
to have reduced teaching load, but will maintain aresearch program through externally-funded projects, peer-reviewed publications and mentoringof graduate students. The specific research field isopen but the successful candidate is expected tostrengthen the School’s research foci in conventional and unconventional hydrocarbons, continental tectonics and neotectonics, and surficial
processes and environmental studies. Currently
the School has 14 tenured and tenure-track faculty,
3 research scientists/post-doctoral fellows, 15 PhD
students, 50 MS students, and 140 undergraduate
students. The School has recently expanded andwill continue growing in terms of student enrollment, additional faculty, and external resources.
The School houses modern research and teachingfacilities, including well-equipped geochemistry,geophysics, remote sensing, sedimentology, andtectonics laboratories, as well as technologyenabled classrooms and the Devon Visualization
Laboratory. The School also maintains a Field
Camp in Canon City, Colorado. The School’s mission and activities are strongly supported by anextended network of alumni and an active advisory board. The School maintains a strong facultystudent-alumni relationship and active student
chapters for professional organizations. Applicantsshould submit statements detailing: (1) Leadershipvision, (2) Research interests, and (3) Teaching
philosophy, along with a Curriculum Vitae, and thenames, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone
numbers of three references to: Boone Pickens
School of Geology Head Search c/o Dr. Loren M.
Smith, Department of Zoology, 501 Life Science
West, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, Phone: (405)-744-5555, Fax: (405) 7447824. Screening of candidates will begin January
1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The
filling of this position is contingent upon available
funding. More information on Oklahoma State
University and the Boone Pickens School of Geology can be found on the web at http://go.okstate.
edu and http://geology.okstate.edu, respectively.
OSU is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed todiversity. OSU-Stillwater campus is a tobacco-freecampus.

Multiple faculty positions in Limnology/
Oceanography.
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
invites applications for multiple tenure-track,assistant-professor positions in the general areas oflimnology and oceanography, or related field. The
positions are joint research and teaching appointments, shared between Large Lakes Observatory(LLO; www.d.umn.edu/llo) and appropriate academic departments (e.g. Biology or Physics), starting August 26, 2013. Areas of interest for research
include, but are not limited to: biological remotesensing, aquatic ecology, physical limnology,
and atmospheric dynamics in aquatic systems.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. (or foreign
degree equivalent) in limnology, oceanography,
or a related field from a university with at least
the equivalent of regional accreditation in the US
system at the time of the appointment. Evidenceof potential for successful university-level teachingand externally funded research related to limnology or oceanography is also required. A complete
position description and the required online application is available at https://employment.umn.edu/
applicants/central?quickFind=107362
Complete applications will be reviewed starting
the first week of January 2013 and will be accepted
until the positions are filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Senior Scientist/Engineer Position.
ASTRA LLC is a growing business in Boulder,
CO. We are recognized worldwide for creative
solutions in fundamental space research, andtechnology development. Our mission is to develop
and exploit innovative concepts for industry andgovernment by combining fundamental research,scientific expertise, and technology. ASTRA has areputation for over-delivering to our customers.
Our existing research and engineering projects
include modeling of the upper atmosphere, development and deployment of ground-based and spacebased instruments for upper atmosphere/space weather applications, Cubesats, and Lidar applications.
There is now an opportunity to grow other divisions within the company. Candidates with a background in theory, modeling, instrument development
or technology applications are invited to submit theirresume, with a list of three professional references.
ASTRA provides a dynamic team environment, and
we envisage growing our team in the areas of solar,
magnetosphere, and ionosphere-thermosphere science and applications. However, we welcome candidates with research interests in other areas (e.g.
oceanography, seismology, lidar, radar). The ideal
candidate must demonstrate a strong record of externally funded research, publications, and professional leadership. Successful candidates are expected tobuild a strong program of funded research.
ASTRA recognizes and rewards superior performance. We offer a competitive benefits package,
which includes profit sharing, 401K, and medical
insurance. Salary will depend on experience andqualifications. ASTRA is an equal opportunity
employer with a diverse workforce.
Please send resumes to Dr. Geoff Crowley at
gcrowley@astraspace.net
Tenure Track Position in Engineering
Seismology.
The Center for Earthquake Research andInformation (CERI) and the Department of Civil
Engineering (CE) at the University of Memphis
invite nominations and applications for a tenure
track position at the Assistant Professor level tobegin August 2013. We seek a colleague to complement existing expertise in seismology, earthquake
hazards, earthquake engineering, and structural
engineering at both CERI and CE. Desired areasof research interest for this position include, but
are not limited to, strong ground motion analysis,source characterization, wave propagation, site
response characterization, and loss estimation.
Applicants must have a strong engineering background, at least at the Bachelor’s level, and a Ph.D.
in engineering, geophysics, or closely related field,
at the time of employment and show a demonstrated record of research productivity or strong promise in research. The successful candidate is expected to build a strong, externally funded research
program, mentor M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students,
and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
her or his specialty. The academic home for the
successful candidate will be with the Department
of Civil Engineering (http://www.memphis.edu/ce).
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faculty members are engaged in a variety of regional, national, and international research projects
in geodesy, geology, geophysics, and earthquake
hazards (http://www.ceri.memphis.edu).
Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter expressing their research andteaching interests, and the names and contact
information (phone numbers and email) of at least
three references using the University of Memphis
workForum online application system (http://workforum.memphis.edu). Screening of all applications
will begin on January 1, 2013. The University ofMemphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution,is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Appointment will be based on qualifications as
they relate to position requirements without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.
The Joseph P Obering Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Department of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College seeks outstanding candidates for theJoseph P. Obering Postdoctoral Fellowship in Earth
Sciences. This competitive fellowship provides two
years of full-time salary and a research allowance,with a third year contingent upon performance andfunding. In concert with Dartmouth’s philosophy
that scholarship and teaching are inseparable facets of academic life, this fellowship provides recent
Ph.D. recipients the opportunity to pursue independent research as well as to develop a teaching portfolio. Candidates will be expected to collaborate
with one or more Dartmouth Earth Sciences faculty
members, taking advantage of existing resources
and facilities, and will teach one course (under thequarter system) per year. The starting date is negotiable, but could be as early as July 1, 2013. Details
about Dartmouth Earth Sciences may be found atwww.dartmouth.edu/~earthsci.
Candidates should submit a CV, statementsof research and teaching interests, and selected
preprints/reprints by January 8, 2013. Applications
should be sent to: Obering Postdoctoral Fellowship
Committee, Department of Earth Sciences, DartmouthCollege, 6105 Fairchild Hall, Hanover, NH 03755. In
addition, applicants should arrange for three lettersof recommendation to be sent directly to the above
address. Dartmouth College is an EO/AA Employer.
The U.S Geological Survey Pacific Coastal
Marine Science Center will be recruiting for
two Research Geophysicists/Research Geologists from November 26, 2012 to January 4,
2013. To apply, please go to www.usajobs.gov andsearch for vacancy announcement # PAC-2013-0047(no earlier than November 26). Please use resume
template so you do not omit required information.
These positions will be located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Turner Postdoctoral Fellowship University ofMichigan.
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applications for the Turner Postdoctoral Fellowship.
This highly competitive fellowship is open to all
fields within Earth Sciences.
The Department is interested in innovative
research proposals that can be pursued in collaboration with a faculty member. Interested applicants
are encouraged to contact prospective hosts aheadof the application deadline to discuss areas of common interest and potential collaborations (http://
www.lsa.umich.edu/earth/people/faculty).
Turner Postdoctoral Fellows receive an annual
salary of $55,000, discretionary research funds
totaling $10,000, and a generous benefits package.
The fellowship is awarded for a one-year period,
with an anticipated extension for a second year.
Interested applicants should send a single pdf
file with the following: a curriculum vitae, research
proposal (5 pages maximum), and the names andaddresses of at least three references no later thanJanuary 15, 2013. Applications should be sent toturnerpdf@umich.edu.
The University of Michigan is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer. Women andminorities are encouraged to apply.
Two Remote Sensing of Global Croplands
Scientist Positions plus a PhD student position: for NASA MEaSUREs Project: There are
2 remote sensing scientist positions basedin Flagstaff Arizona to work on NASA Making Earth System Data Records for Use in
Research Environments (MEaSUREs) funded(a 3.5 million dollar, 5 year) U.S Geological
Survey (USGS) led proposal on Global Cropland Area Database (GCAD30). First position fora period of 5 years at Research Scientist level witha starting salary of 69k and second position for aperiod of 4 years at post doctoral (or in exceptional
cases Master’s with substantial experience) with astarting salary of 62K. There will also be a PhD position affiliated to Northern Arizona University. The
positions start from January 2013 (but no later thanMarch 1, 2013). Full details of the positions are at:https://powellcenter.usgs.gov/
globalcroplandwater/
Please send all applications andor inquiries
to Dr. Prasad Thenkabail (pthenkabail@usgs.gov;
thenkabail@gmail.com).
Virginia Tech College of Science Faculty Positions in Interdisciplinary Science/Science Education Research.
The College of Science at Virginia Tech (http://
science.vt.edu) is expanding its research presence
in teaching and learning of undergraduate science
with two tenure-track openings in interdisciplinary science/science education, to start Fall 2013 at
our Blacksburg, VA Campus. Appointments at therank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will
be made in one of the College’s eight departments:
biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, andstatistics. The position signifies a continued University commitment to the importance of educating
future STEM professionals, empowering them toaddress major interdisciplinary societal challenges
in energy, the environment, and health. The new

faculty members will participate in the College of
Science’s recently launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.science.vt.edu/isc), which serves tobuild strong research and educational partnerships
across the sciences and mathematics. Appointments will be made within the departments thatbest suit the background and interests of the successful candidates.
Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a scientificfield, a research focus in interdisciplinary science/science education, and experience teaching science. The successful candidate will be expected
to establish a vigorous research program and toprovide effective instruction and advising to adiverse population of undergraduate and graduate
students. Other responsibilities include continuing
development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, travel to professional conferences,curriculum development, participation in department, college, and university governance, and professional service. The faculty handbook (available
at http://www.provost.vt.edu) provides a complete
description of faculty responsibilities.
Preference will be given to scientists experienced in undergraduate interdisciplinary scienceteaching and learning who demonstrate the potential to create an outstanding research program that
explores topics in interdisciplinary science/scienceeducation. Science research interests that intersectwith existing areas of STEM education at Virginia
Tech will be looked upon favorably.
Further information can be found at www.
science.vt.edu. Questions regarding the position
can be directed to Dr. Barbara Bekken, (bekken@
vt.edu). Applications must be submitted online
at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (#TR0122516) andshould include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, aresearch plan, a statement of teaching philosophy
that describes an integrated vision for learning inthe sciences, and an annotated list of up to fivereferences. Review of applications will begin on
December 1, 2012 and continue until the position isfilled. As part of the hiring process, the successful
applicant must pass a criminal background check.
Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers
a wide range of networking and development
opportunities to women and minorities in scienceand engineering. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process
should notify Ms. Mikhelle Taylor, College of Science, (540) 231-5422, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
Virginia Tech College of Science Faculty Position in Computational Science.
The College of Science at Virginia Tech ( http://
science.vt.edu) is expanding its research presencein the interdisciplinary field of Computational Science and Data Analytics. Thus, Virginia Tech has
a tenure-track opening in Computational Scienceand Data Analytics to start Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. An appointment at the rank ofAssistant, Associate or Full Professor will be madein one of the College’s eight departments. The position signifies a continued University commitment

to the importance of interdisciplinary science tohelp solve major societal challenges in energy, theenvironment and health. The new faculty member
will participate in the College of Science’s recently
launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.
science.vt.edu/isc), which collectively serves tobuild strong research and educational partnerships across the sciences, in particular, in a new,interdisciplinary, computational science and data
analytics focused program. The appointment will
be made within the department that best suits the
background and interests of the candidate.
Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a related
field. The successful candidate will be expected toestablish a distinguished, interdisciplinary research
program and to provide effective instruction andadvising to a diverse population of undergraduate
and graduate students. Senior applicants must havean internationally recognized and well-funded
research program with publications in the highestquality journals. Other responsibilities include: continuing development of professional capabilities andscholarly activities, including travel to professional
conferences; curriculum development; participationin department, college, and university governance;and professional service. The faculty handbook(available at http://www.provost.vt.edu) gives acomplete description of faculty responsibilities.
Preference will be given to interdisciplinary scientists with a strong background in computational
science, modeling, or large-scale data analytics,
from any relevant discipline. We seek candidates
who advance the state of the art of computational
methods and applications, and who will complement existing strengths in the College with areas ofresearch including, but not limited to, mathematical,
statistical, and physical modeling and simulation(deterministic or stochastic), complex systems, optimization, stochastics, data analytics, and data mining, physics and cosmology, computational geophysics, uncertainty quantification, or inverse problems.
Further information can be found at www.
science.vt.edu. Questions regarding the position
can be directed to Prof. Eric de Sturler, Chair of theComputational Science faculty search committee,
at sturler@vt.edu. Applications must be submitted
online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (# TR0122517)
and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
research plan, statement of teaching philosophy,
and a list of references. In addition, applicantsshould arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be submitted directly to the search committee
at computational_science_search@scholar.vt.edu
with the name of the candidate in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin on December 15,
2012 and continue until the position is filled. Aspart of the hiring process, the successful applicant
must pass a criminal background check.
Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers
a wide range of networking and development
opportunities to women and minorities in scienceand engineering. Individuals with disabilities

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desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Mikhelle Taylor, College of
Science, (540)231-5422, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
Visiting Young Scientist: A visiting appointment for a recent Ph.D scientist is available
at Dartmouth College. The appointment would
be for up to 6 months during academic year
2013-2014. The position includes teaching in thedepartments of Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, or Earth Sciences. Extension of appointment
may be possible using appropriate sponsoredresearch projects. To qualify, candidates mustbe U.S. citizens engaged in research related tospace science, planetary science, astrophysics,
remote sensing, aerospace technology, or technology dependent on space-based platforms. To
apply, send a 1-2 page summary of teaching andresearch goals, curriculum vitae, and the namesof three references to: Visiting Young Scientist,
c/o James LaBelle, Department of Physics andAstronomy, Dartmouth College, 6127 Wilder Hall,
Hanover, NH 03755. For more information, e-mailjames.labelle@dartmouth.edu. Applications will
be reviewed starting February 4, 2013. The position is funded by NASA NH Space Grant. Dartmouth College is committed to diversity in hiring,and members of under-represented groups areencouraged to apply.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY College of Arts and Sciences, Department ofGeosciences Seeks Candidates for TENURE
TRACK APPOINTMENT, PETROLOGY AND
MINERALOGY.
We seek a dynamic individual capable of teaching undergraduate courses in petrology/petrography, mineralogy, and general introductory geology.
The ideal candidate will have some teaching experience in these areas. He/she will also be expected
to demonstrate a successful record of research andresearch funding, and a capacity to contribute toour research mission and graduate programs. He/
she will be expected to offer at least one graduate
course in his/her area of expertise. Experience inthe areas of igneous petrology, metamorphic petrology, or economic geology is desirable. A PhD at thetime of employment is required.
Western Michigan University (WMU), located inSouthwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with anenrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate
division, and fosters significant research activities.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public
institutions in the nation designated as research
universities with high research activities. Our faculty
is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate
and graduate instruction while fostering significant
research activities. The Department of Geosciences
is home to the Michigan Geological Survey and theMichigan Geological Repository for Research and
Education. The candidate will be encouraged toparticipate in the economic geology effort of theSurvey, particularly as it relates to ore deposits. The
department presently has 11 faculty members withactive research programs spanning geochemistry,geophysics, hydrogeology, glacial geomorphology,
geoscience education, petroleum geology, environn1ental geology, sedimentary systems, remote sensing, tectonics, and basin anal ysis.
Salary is competitive and commensurate withqualifications and experience, with an excellent
benefits package.

Dynamic pressures in porous media
Understanding the relationship between
fluid pressures and water content (saturation) in soils or other porous media canbe important in a wide range of practical areas, including oil recovery, infiltration and flooding during extreme weather
events, and environmental remediation.

The appointment will begin in August 2013.
Applicants should submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy andinterests, statement of research interests and goals.
Email three letters of professional references to Dr.
Mohamed Sultan, mohamed.sultan@wmich.edu.
Review of applications will begin 1/7/13 and willcontinue until position is filled.
Please visit www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-atwmu.htm for detailed information and application
procedures.
Western Michigan University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer consistent withapplicable federal and state law.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Research in geophysics/geodynamics of thelithosphere may include thermal transfer by fluids
and melts; imaging of subsurface mass and composition; mapping of lithospheric strength and rheology; and GPS measurement and modeling of fault
slip and earthquake cycle deformation. Contact Dr.
Anthony Lowry (tony.lowry@usu.edu).
The Department of Geology at USU is fieldoriented with a dynamic and growing faculty andgraduate program. We are located in Logan, Utah
with close proximity to a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities.
Please visit http://geology.usu.edu for more information about our program, and http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/ to apply before February 15, 2013.

Yale University: Tenure-track professor positions in (i) Geobiology and (ii) Lithosphereand Surface Processes.
The Department of Geology & Geophysics at
Yale University solicits applications for two tenuretrack faculty positions. We seek candidates withoutstanding prospects for research and scholarly
leadership who will complement the existing
strengths of the Department. The successful applicants will develop and implement independent,
externally-funded research programs, advise students, and facilitate interdisciplinary research.
Geobiology (ID #2188). Relevant fields include,
but are not limited to: astrobiology, geomicrobiology, and the interactions of Earth and life as revealedby the rock record. This search is affiliated with the
Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies.
Lithosphere and Surface Processes (ID #2189).
Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, active
tectonics, sedimentary basin analysis, geologic time,
geomorphology, petrology, volcanology, surfaceatmosphere interactions, and planetary evolution.
Yale is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Applications from women and minorities
are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit
a curriculum vitae, a statement of research andteaching interests, and a list of publications, plus
the names and contact information of four referees.
Applications should be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/yale/G&G. Applications
received prior to 1/1/2013 will receive full consideration. For information regarding Yale Geology & Geophysics, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu.

Graduate Assistantships at the Universityof Delaware in Climate, Water Science andSociety.
The Department of Geography in the College ofEarth, Ocean, and Environment at the University of
Delaware has graduate student assistantships available starting Fall 2013, in the broad areas of climate,water science and society, and the cryosphere.
Our department has a long-standing tradition inclimatological research, and we recently expanded
our research foci of watershed science and humanenvironment interactions. We are seeking outstanding graduate students in one of the following areas:climatology; meteorology; cryospheric science; forest hydrology; watershed hydro-ecology; water andsociety. The department offers MS and MA degrees
in Geography; Ph.D. degrees in Geography and in
Climatology; and we also participate in the interdisciplinary Water Science and Policy graduate program.
Applications are due by 1 February 2013. Online
applications are handled by the UD Grad Office at
http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/. Also, our departmental website has information on requirements at
http://www.udel.edu/Geography/ and highlights thefaculty research. Applicants should first contact faculty members to discuss research interests and possible match with one or several faculty. For further
information, please contact the department chair
Dr. Tracy DeLiberty at tracyd@udel.edu.

Student Opportunities
Biogeoscience PhD Fellowships.
The Department of Earth and Environmental
Science of the University of Pennsylvania seeks
applicants for competitive, multi-year PhD fellowships. Several research opportunities exist in theareas of: Paleobiology of dinosaurs; Soil organic
matter stabilization and destabilization; Modelingof oceans and climate change; Sediment transportmechanics and landscape patterns; Tropical watershed hydrology and Critical Zone Research. Additional information is available on the Departmental
web page http://www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/. Applications for 2013 Fellowship are due January 1, 2012
Doctoral Fellowship in Geochemistry or Geophysics at Utah State University.
The Department of Geology at USU seeks
outstanding PhD applicants for a Presidential
Doctoral Research Fellowship pursuing research ingeochemistry or geophysics/geodynamics, starting
fall 2013. This highly selective fellowship provides
four years of support in the form of a competitive
stipend, tuition and health benefits.
Potential research in geochemistry includes
geologic CO2 sequestration, origin and history ofcrustal fluids in active tectonic settings, unconventional fuels, and geothermal energy. Contact Dr.
Dennis Newell (dlnewelljr@gmail.com).

The relationship between fluid pressuresand saturation in porous media has beenreported to be ­dynamic—​­to depend on
the flow rate as saturation changes. However, previous studies designed to understand the dynamic component of this relationship have been highly contradictory. To
learn more, Hou et al. conducted experiments to quantify the relationship between

Satellite failures revisited
In January 1994, the two geostationary
satellites known as ­Anik-E1 and ­Anik-E2,
operated by Telesat Canada, failed one
after the other within 9 hours, leaving
many northern Canadian communities
without television and data services. The
outage, which shut down much of thecountry’s broadcast television for hours
and cost Telesat Canada more than $15 million, generated significant media attention.
Lam et al. used publicly available
records to revisit the event; they lookedat failure details, media coverage, recovery effort, and cost. They also used satellite and ground data to determine theprecise causes of those satellite failures.
The researchers traced the entire space
weather event from conditions on the Sun
through the interplanetary medium tothe particle environment in geostationary
orbit.
The authors describe how the event
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interacted with the Earth over several
days, exciting intense ­ultralow-​­frequency
waves in Earth’s geomagnetic field. Thesewaves accelerated electrons to high energies, which produced high fluxes of energetic electrons for several days. These highfluxes of energetic electrons were morethan the satellites’ shielding could withstand, and charge built up inside the satellites. The discharge of this built-up internal
charge damaged a component of the satellites’ momentum wheels, causing the satellites to spin uncontrollably.
The event occurred during the relatively
low activity portion of the ­11-year solar
cycle. The study highlights the fact that coronal holes, though not as spectacular as
coronal mass ejections, which cause more
extreme space weather, can still contributeto serious events. Thus the authors suggestthat it is important for satellite operators
to monitor near–real time electron fluxes
and forecasts. (Space Weather, doi:10.1029/​
2012SW000811, 2012) —EB

increasingly predictive and quantitative; providing useful predictions based on understandingsof ocean processes to allow economic sectors to
respond effectively to climate variability; understanding the role of ocean processes in climatechange and the influence of oceanic environmentson large marine ecosystems; providing quantitativedecision tools and processes to enable Australia toeffectively manage marine biodiversity, ecosystem
function and use of marine resources.
We provide generous scholarships, access toa world class research community, intensive shortcourses that offer specialised training in Quantitative
Marine Science, well-resourced projects and accessto cutting edge laboratories and sea-going facilities.
Applicants should have a background in mathematics, &/or, statistics, who also have a major in physics,
life sciences, chemistry, engineering , geomatics,
and/or economics to undertake PhD projects inphysical oceanography, meteorology, ecologicalmodelling, biogeochemical modelling and fisheries
economics.
For more information about the QMS programand application processes visit http://www.imas.
utas.edu.au/qms or email the Program Manager at
Denbeigh.Armstrong@utas.edu.au
PhD student opportunity at University of Oklahoma, investigating Land Use Effects on Water
Quality of New Zealand Rivers using Remote
Sensing. Visit http://geography.ou.edu/lcluc/ formore information or email jjulian@ou.edu. Preferred
Qualifications: MS in Geography or other Remotesensing-related science; skills in Remote sensing
analysis, GIS, and statistics. A research assistantshipwill be provided with competitive salary, research/travel funds, tuition, and health insurance.
Postdoctoral Fellowships.
The Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institutionof Washington, invites applications for postdoctoral
fellowships. The Geophysical Laboratory emphasizes interdisciplinary experimental and theoreticalresearch in fields spanning geoscience, microbiology, chemistry, and physics. The Laboratory supports world-class facilities in high-pressure research;organic, stable isotope and biogeochemistry; mineral physics and petrology; and astrobiology.
Please visit http://www.gl.ciw.edu/employment/
Postdoctoral_Positions to view a list of requiredmaterials and application instructions. Also, see
http://www.gl.ciw.edu/ for a listing of personnel,
current research interests, and major facilities.
Completed applications for Carnegie fellowships should be submitted by January 15, 2013.
The Geophysical Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.

PhD positions in Hydrology, Water Resources,
Environmental Fate and Transport, and Atmospheric Chemistry.
The Department of Chemical, Biochemical
and Environmental Engineering at the Universityof Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks PhD
students to work on a variety of research projects.
Students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics,
engineering, and Earth sciences are encouraged toapply. For more information on specific opportunities, visit http://www.umbc.edu/cbe/ or contact Dr.
Claire Welty (weltyc@umbc.edu).

Randolph and Cecile Bromery Graduate
Fellowships.
Graduate fellowships at the UMass Amherst
Geosciences Dept were funded by Bill Bromery, adistinguished African American geophysicist, toincrease the participation of underrepresented U.S.
students in the geosciences. The Geosciences Dept.
plans to make two awards to MS and PhD students
enrolling in Fall 2013. To learn more, go to http://
www.geo.umass.edu/about/bromery. Application
deadline is January 15, 2013.

PhD scholarships in Quantitative Marine
Science, University of Tasmania (UTAS). The
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies is seeking applicants for the CSIRO-UTAS PhD Program in
Quantitative Marine Science (QMS). Understanding
changes in marine systems is critical for advancing
global change science. There is a clear demand
from government agencies, research institutions
and industry for marine scientists with high level
quantitative (mathematical and computational)
skills and training. QMS is an interdisciplinary
graduate training program that merges expertisefrom the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national
science agency, and the University of Tasmania.
This partnership enables students to work withleading scientists on research projects that apply
mathematics and statistics to marine scienceproblems of local, national, regional and global significance including: using advanced skills to makephysical, biological or chemical marine science

pressure and rate of saturation change usinga ­small-​­volume system with highly characterized fluid selective microsensors. Their
analyses corrected for two ­often-​­overlookedexperimental artifacts: gas pressure gradients and sensor response rate. When the
researchers applied these corrections, theyfound that the dependence of pressure on
the rate of saturation change may be muchless significant than previously thought.
(Water Resources Research, doi:10.1029/​
2012WR012434, 2012) —EB

Tree canopy creates ongoingreservoir for Fukushima radiation
When an ­earthquake- ​­triggered tsunami
destabilized the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
power plant in Japan in March 2011, authorities established a ­20-kilometer exclusionzone around the failed reactors—a safeguard against the highest radiation concentrations. Radioactive particles were scattered
far beyond the immediate vicinity, however,though in much lower concentrations. In aforested site 150 kilometers southwest of thefailed plant, Kato et al. measured how theconcentrations of radioactive cesium andiodine evolved over the ­5 -month period following the disaster. They found that some of
the radioactive material, washed out of the
air by the rain, was intercepted by the tree
canopy in their study area. They found thatthough iodine quickly moved through thesystem, a majority of the radioactive cesium
particles remained trapped in the treetop

The Department of Geological Sciences atMichigan State University has several has newly endowed funds to support several competitive fellowships for outstanding PhD students.
These fellowships are in addition to teaching andresearch assistantships as well as university andcollege fellowships. For full consideration, applications should be received in the first week ofDecember. See glg.msu.edu/grad_scholarships.html
for details.

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Researchers tracked the flow of radioactive
particles by collecting water in cedar andcypress forests, as shown above.
canopy, a potential future source of radioactive material.
The authors studied forested plots with two
different types of trees: cypress and cedar. By
measuring the concentrations of radioactive
material in rainwater on the ground and inthroughfall and stemflow, the authors identified how the trees affected the flow of radionuclides through the ecosystem. They foundthat as the study went on, the concentrationof cesium found in stemflow and throughfall
started to surpass that arriving through precipitation, suggesting that the radionuclides
were being stored in the tree canopy andlater seeping out. The authors determinedthat ­cesium-137 concentrations in the forest
canopy would have a half-life of 620 or 890
days, depending on whether the trees werecypress or cedar. (Geophysical Research Letters, doi: 10.1029/​2012GL052928, 2012) —CS—Ernie Balcerak, Staff Writer, and Colin
Schultz, Writer