The Conservation GIS Lab (http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns, to start immediately. We focus on conservation applications of GIS and satellite remote sensing for research on and management of endangered species. Projects and tasks that interns assist with include:
In addition to working on various projects, interns also assist with everyday lab management, enter data, and help with training courses. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operating systems, and standard office software. Basic knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or ARC/INFO), remote sensing, and statistical software are a plus but not necessary. The internship includes a modest stipend and free dormitory-style housing. Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and positions are available immediately. Please send letter of interest and resume ASAP to Melissa Songer at [email protected]. Resume should include contact information for 3 references. Include potential start date and the time period you are available for the internship in your letter. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA. SCBI’s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, SCBI increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach. WHAT: Sneak preview of new Portland Regional Trip Planner
WHEN: October 14, 2011, 10:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: Council Chambers, Metro Regional Center 600 NE Grand, Portland, OR To see the full invite from Metro, follow this link: http://trimet.org/pdfs/tp-invite.pdf From the Oregon Commons Website:
"Do you appreciate local parks and national forests? What about clean drinking water and your public library? Do you find the Internet useful? Could you get by without fresh air? Some things are no one’s private property—They belong to all of us. They not only enhance our lives and our communities, they make life possible. In a society that is overly focused on the market economy, our common assets are eroding and in need of attention. The work of cultivating the commons depends on growing our awareness, our network, and our commitment to the common good. Join us for Mapping the Commons, an interactive workshop in which we jointly explore the scope and diversity of the commons. The more knowledgeable and connected we are, the better we will be able to serve as stewards of the commons." Click here to sign up for the workshop. The dates are Oct 8, Oct 30, and Nov 19, 2011 |
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