Organization: The Multidisciplinary Learning-Living Community on Food at Vassar College
Title: Making Peace with the Earth: Shifting to Feminist Economics, Politics, and Culture
Location: Villard Room, Vassar College
Date/Time: March 6, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
Description:
Dr. Vandana Shiva is known for her work on GM foods, indigenous rights to seed sovereignty, ecofeminism, farmers’ rights, and pro- tection of the earth’s resources. Author of twenty-three books and hundreds of articles, Shiva has become a global figure. Her awards include the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize), the Global 500 Award of the United Nations Environment Programme, and the United Nations Earth Day International Award, among many others. The Guardian (U.K.) included her in their list of the 100 most influential feminists in 2011.
Shiva’s passion for ecological sustainability began in the 1970’s with the Chipko Movement, which became the ground for seeing the links between the earth and the provisioning of food, water, and energy for the poor, as well as the links between women and ecology. This led Shiva to develop a philosophy of ecofeminism and organize the movement “Diverse Women for Diversity,” which she views as one expression of combining women’s rights, nature’s rights, and the rights of the Third World, enacting her vision of the interconnections between cultural and biological diversity.
After earning a Ph.D. in physics, Shiva focused on interdisciplinary work and founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology. In 1987, Shiva founded Navdanya to increase understanding about the relationship between democracy, intellectual property, and food security, and also to promote seed saving as an alternative to corporate patenting and genetically engineered seeds.
Organization: Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
Grant Amounts: $2,000 – $3,500
Application Deadline: March 8, 2013
Details:
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station-a 2,000 acre preserve and 80 year-old field station located 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY-is now accepting applications for Huyck Research Grants for summer 2013. Four to five Huyck Grants are awarded each year to graduate, postdoctoral, and senior researchers in a variety of disciplines that focus on natural systems of the Huyck Preserve. We support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. The typical grant award is around $2,000, but can be as much as $3,500 for more established researchers and/or projects that involve extended residencies. Professors, graduate and postdoctoral student investigators are all eligible. The funds may be used for the purchase of equipment, travel, food, publication costs, and stipends for assistant/student researchers. Preference is given to proposals that involve residencies of one week or longer. Applicants are requested to present their work at an annual Science Symposium and to participate in educational and outreach activities while they are in residence.
How to Apply:
- Completed Cover Sheet
- An abstract of not more than 200 words.
- A section describing the background and significance of the project.
- A section stating the main objectives of the study.
- A methods section, including project schedule.
- If the PI has previously conducted research at the Preserve, please summarize the results briefly, and list any resulting publication(s).
- A literature cited section.
- A budget section with a detailed breakdown of the full project budget and for each category, amounts requested from the Huyck Preserve.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of reference that comment specifically on the work propose in this application. These may be submitted with the proposal or sent directly by the referees.
The deadline for proposals is this Second Friday in March by 11:59pm EST. Grant proposals and references should be sent by e-mail to [email protected], with “Applicant’s Last Name HUYCK GRANT APP” in the subject line. Proposals must be in MS Word or PDF format and include a completed Application Form. Receipt of proposals will be confirmed via e-mail. All proposals will be reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Committee and the results will be announced in about one month via e-mail. Any questions should be directed to the contact information below.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 518-797-3440
Grant Posting: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/research/huyck_grants.htm
Organization: Bard College’s MBA in Sustainability
Position Title: Program Associate
Location: Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Organization: Institute for Environmental Solutions
Position Title: Environmental Project Graduate Intern
Location: Denver, CO
Hours & Compensation: Part-time with a flexible schedule. Unpaid. Successful interns will be eligible to apply for a paid position after 150 hours.
Organization: The Rodale Institute
Position Title: Research Intern
Location: Kutztown, PA
Hours & Compensation: Flexible. Preference given to candidates who can work for longer periods of time. Unpaid.
Program Dates: Flexible, between April and October.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Organization Overview:
For more than sixty years, we’ve been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing our findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planet.
Our research
Our Farming Systems Trial® is the longest-running side-by-side U.S. study comparing conventional chemical agriculture with organic methods. What have we found? Organic yields match conventional and outperform them in years of drought and environmental distress. New areas of study include rates of carbon sequestration in chemical versus organic plots and new techniques for weed suppression.
Our outreach
From field days, to workshops, to exclusive online tools for farmers and original articles, Rodale Institute has been sharing our findings with farmers, scientists, policy-makers, gardeners and consumers the world over.
Description and Responsibilities:
Rodale Institute’s Research Department investigates a number of scientific and regenerative farming issues, including cover crop practices, organic weed management, organic no-till systems, compost use, influences of agricultural practices on water quality, and effects of mycorrhizae and other soil biota on crop and soil health, and yields. The Department also oversees the Farming Systems Trial (FST), the oldest continuous trial in the U.S. that compares organic and conventional farming systems.
To support this research, our interns work with staff researchers to lay out experimental field plots, assist with greenhouse plantings, conduct lab experiments, tend and maintain experiments, collect and process samples from the field, and enter data for statistical analysis and interpretation.
This work involves physical activities in the field, lab work, and computer use, operating both in teams and individually. Many long days in the field collecting soil samples, assessing weed populations, and picking crops to determine yield should be expected.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree or good academic standing from an accredited university.
- A strong work ethic, initiative, and motivation. Attention to detail is a must.
- The ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in alternative agriculture issues and practice.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, names and contact information for three references, and dates of availability (beginning and ending date) to Linda Carlson at [email protected].
Contact Information:
The Rodale Institute, http://www.rodaleinstitute.org
611 Siegfiredale Road, Kutztown, PA 19530-9320
Organization: The Rodale Institute
Position Title: Agriculture Supported Communities Intern
Location: Kutztown, PA
Hours & Compensation: 40 hours/week. Housing, a seasonal produce share, and a modest food stipend provided.
Program Dates: April – November
Organization: Council on Foreign Relations
Position Title: Energy and the Environment Intern
Location: New York, NY
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, unpaid.
Position Dates: Summer 2013.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Posted On: February 20, 2013.
Organization: Energy Vision
Position Title: Renewable Natural Gas Research Intern
Location: New York, NY
Organization: Earthjustice
Position Title: Clean Water Advocate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours & Compensation: Full-time.
Posted On: February 16, 2013
Organization: Climate Advisers
Position Title: Director of Policy
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Base salary that slightly exceeds those provided by traditional climate advocacy and research organization, supplemented by profit-dependent variable compensation that makes the total package competitive with other climate policy opportunities in the private sector. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Position Dates: Immediate.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2013.
Organization: Sierra Club
Position Title: Senior Campaign Representative, Beyond Natural Gas – LNG Exports
Location: Washington, DC preferred, San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX considered
Organization: World Resources Institute
Position Title: Climate Finance Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Salary is commensurate with academic and professional qualifications and experience.
Organization: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
Position Title: Manager, Transportation Initiatives
Location: Arlington, VA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time, regular, exempt. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Position Dates: Immediate start date.
Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled.
Posted On: February 14, 2013.
Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society
Position Title: Federal Affairs Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Low to mid $30s.
Posted On: February 15, 2013
Organization: Environmental Consortium of Colleges & Universities
Title: 8th Annual Student Summit: From Environmental Data to Decisions: The Expanding Role of Technology
Location: Beacon, NY
Date/Time: April 5, 2013, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm (plus field trips)
Description: Experts and working professionals will discuss how innovative technologies are revolutionizing data gathering and analysis and offering new ways to visualize and communicate environmental insights to the public and policymakers.
Speakers include:
- Michelle D. Land, Pace University Academy for Applied Environmental Studies; Environmental Consortium of Colleges & Universities
- John Cronin, Beacon Institute Fellow, Clarkson University; Senior Fellow for Environmental Affairs, Pace University Academy for Applied Environmental Studies
- Andrew C. Revkin, Dot Earth Blogger, The New York Times; Senior Fellow for Environmental Understanding, Pace University Academy for Applied Environmental Studies
- Mohammed Shahidul Islam, REON Project Manager, Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Clarkson University
- Timothy M. Hall, Senior Scientist, Goddard Institute for Space Studies, NASA
- Sage Lichtenwalner, Data Translator, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- River and Estuary Observatory Network (REON)
- Archeology and History Walk Around Denning’s Point
- Guided Museum Tour at Dia: Beacon
Registration Information: Free and open to all higher education students in the region. All majors are welcome. Lunch included. Register here.
For More Information: http://environmentalconsortium.org/programs/student/event.html
Organization: World Land Trust – US
Position Title: Conservation Writer
Location: Warrenton, VA
Hours & Compensation: Full or part-time depending on experience. SAlary requests taken into consideration.
Posted On: February 7, 2013.
Organization: The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm
Position Title: Farm to Table Garden Program Intern
Location: Kinderhook, NY
Hours & Compensation: The number of days and hours per week will vary over the course of the season. May and October will be 5 days/week at 40 hours/week. June and September will be 5-6 days/week at 50-55 hours/weeks. July and August will be 6 days/week at 55 hours/week. Monthly stipend of $1600 and eggs and healthy portions of farm produce provided.
Position Dates: May 6, 2013 – October 15, 2013
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: February 19, 2013.
Organization: World Resources Institute
Position Title: Research Intern
Location: Washington, D. C.
Hours & Compensation: 20 hrs/wk. $11-$14/hour, commensurate with qualifications.
Position Dates: Start as soon as possible.
Application Deadline: As soon as possible.
Posted On: February 15, 2013.
Organization: Transcon Environmental
Position Title: Environmental Planner
Location: Salt Lake City, UT; St. George, UT; San Francisco, CA; Fresno, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package includes vacation/sick days, health/dental/vision insurance, holidays, etc.
Posted On: February 15, 2013
Organization: Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition
Position Title: Program Manager – Nursery Outreach and Events
Location: Point Richmond, CA
Hours & Compensation: Part-time, contract position, 15-20 hours/week. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Position Dates: Start date March 15, 2013.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2013.
Posted On: February 15, 2013.
