Absdigest Digest, Vol 16, Issue 2
James Ha
jcha at u.washington.edu
Mon Jan 14 18:05:09 EST 2008
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+ A B S n e t - Electronic Newsletter +
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| Maintained in association with the Animal Behavior Society +
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| Editors: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu +
| ** Shan D. Duncan Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org +
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Today's Topics:
1. Animal Behavior Field Course (James Ha)
-->2. Student Research Grant and Developing Nation Research Grant
Applications Close TODAY (1/14/08) (Shan Duncan)
3. Job Announcement (Bilgray, Adriana)
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Message: 1
From: Howard Topoff <htopoff at vtc.net>
Subject: Animal Behavior Field Course
> Field Studies Of Animal Behavior
> A 10-day Course for Students, Teachers, Museum Docents, & Wildlife
> Professionals
> July 19 - 29, 2008
> Sponsored by: The Southwestern Research Station Of The American
> Museum of Natural History. Located in the Chiricahua Mountains of
> southeastern Arizona.
> Instructor: Dr. Howard Topoff, Professor Emeritus of Biopsychology,
> The City University of New York.
>
>
> According to Conservation International, the sky islands of southern
> Arizona (which include the Chiricahua Mountains) contain some of the
> richest reservoirs of plant and animal life on earth. It is this
> outstanding biodiversity that attracts scientists (and their
> students) from all over the world. During this intensive field
> course, we will focus on the behavior of a variety of invertebrate
> and vertebrate species. Our studies will include:
> 1. The Adaptability Of Behavior - color and odor preferences in the
> selection of nectar sources by hummingbirds.
> 2. Population Dynamics - the size of territory in harvester ants as
> a function of colony density.
> 3. Communication - the evolution of visual displays in lizards of
> the genus Sceloporus.
> 4. Social Behavior - orientation and communication in slave-making
> ants.
> 5. Mating Behavior - The role of auditory signals in mating behavior
> of spadefoot toads.
>
> The course will include a daily multimedia lecture. Although most of
> the course will be devoted to class projects, we often are able to
> participate in research being conducted by scientists at the
> Research Station. We also attend evening seminars given by Station
> scientists.
>
> The course is limited to 15 participants. At the end of the course,
> the Southwestern Research Station will issue a Certificate of
> Completion. The cost of the course is $800. This includes room and 3
> meals for 10 days ($500), and tuition ($300). For additional
> information about the course including a biography of the
> instructor, please see the course web site at: http://www.htopoff.com
>
>
> Coati Mundi Slave-Making Ant (Polyergus) Southwestern
> Research Station
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Message: 2
From: Shan Duncan <sdduncan at indiana.edu>
Subject: Student Research Grant and Developing Nation Research Grant
Applications Close TODAY (1/14/08)
Please note that the deadline for submission of an application for
Student Research Grant (including EO Wilson Conservation and Cetacean
Behavior and Conservation) and Developing Nations Research Grant is
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT (January 14, 2007).
The Grant site will shut down at midnight EST tonight. Please be sure
to log in and submit your grant prior to that time. To qualify for
application you must have been an active student or developing nation
member on Dec 31, 2007.
-ABS Central Office
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Message: 3
From: "Bilgray, Adriana" <BilgrayA at si.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement
THE SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
IS SEARCHING FOR A RESEARCH SCIENTIST
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), headquartered in the
Republic of Panamá, is seeking world-class scientists to establish
research programs in any current field of marine or terrestrial research,
working anywhere in the tropics. These fields include biological sciences,
anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, and soils science.
Ideally, research initiated by the successful applicants will complement
existing programs (see http://www.stri.org <http://www.stri.org> ). We are
especially interested in research on vertebrate biology; anthropology and
archaeology; paleontology; and climate change.
Panamá and adjacent regions of tropical America are rich in terrestrial
and marine habitats, archaeological sites and geological deposits. STRI
maintains sophisticated research laboratories, a library, and support
centers, in Panama City, as well as diverse facilities for field research
throughout the tropics. A 100' vessel is available for marine and coastal
research. STRI scientists maintain cooperative research programs with a
world-wide network of institutions. Opportunities for mentoring young
scientists are available through a vigorous fellowship program, and formal
teaching is possible through programs with affiliated universities.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral research experience
in their fields. Interested candidates should submit a summary of research
accomplishments and interests, curriculum vitae, five significant
reprints, and the names and contact information of three potential
referees.
Annual salary is commensurate with experience. Laboratory set-up and
relocation expenses are provided. Housing and family education allowances
may apply. Spanish-English bilingual education is available in some
Panamanian schools, which follow international curricula and standards.
Review of applications will begin in April 2008. Please send applications
electronically to the Director of STRI, c/o Ms. Luz Latorraca, Office of
Human Resources at: LatorraL at si.edu. Address inquiries to Dr. William
Wcislo, Chair, Search Committee at: WcisloW at si.edu.
STRI is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are made regardless
of nationality.
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| Contact Addresses: |
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| James Ha |
| Department of Psychology and National Primate Research Center |
| University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 |
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| Shan D. Duncan |
| Animal Behavior Society Central Office at Indiana University |
| 2611 East 10th Street #170, Bloomington, IN 47405 |
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