Sharing our events, and other ocean professional development opportunities, from around Monterey Bay and beyond.
We are happy to announce the return of the MARINE Squawk newsletter. Elizabeth Francis of MIIS and Kellen Jones of NPS are the new editors following Amanda Heidt's recent graduation. Feel free to contact us at marine_csp@ucsc.edu if you have any suggestions or comments.
MARINE Fall Kickoff MLML Moss Landing Marine Labs-Seminar Room Wed, Oct 23, 6:45-8:45PM PST MARINE is excited to announce an inter-campus Fall Kickoff Event! The evening’s focus is to welcome back all members and introduce MARINE’s Faculty Representatives. We will also discuss MARINE’s Synergistic Grant, a funding opportunity for members. In addition, we will host an open poster session for graduate and undergraduate students to share their research. Snacks and refreshments will be provided ($1 Drinks). More info here.
Sanctuary Advisory Council Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Moss Landing Marine Labs-Seminar Room
Fri, Nov 1, 9:00-12:00PM PST More info here.
2-day Marine Process Planning Training MARINE and UCSC Coastal Science & Policy Program Moss Landing Marine Labs-Seminar Room
Sat-Sun, Nov 9-10, 8:30-6:00PM PST Engage and learn from a concise curriculum that includes region-specific modules, interactive game theory and other innovative educational approaches. Practice the skills identified in hundreds of national and international case studies. Build a peer-to-peer network of coastal professionals in their region, and join the national peer-to-peer network. More info here.
Regional Seminars
Webinars
Sea Grant Spotlight: Sea Grant and PMEL Ocean Acidification Liaison OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00-11:00AM PDT Speaker: Meg Chadsey, PMEL/OA Sea Grant. More info here.
Decoding a Decade of Detections: Acoustic Telemetry and Connectivity of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary with the U.S. Atlantic Coastal Ocean OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Tues, Oct 22, 09:00-10:00AM PDT Speaker: Bethany Williams, NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/MSE/Biogeography Branch and CSS Inc., and Matt Kendall, Marine Biologist, NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/MSE/Biogeography Branch. More info here.
Gulf Watch Alaska: Long-term ecosystem monitoring (and data for you?) in the northern Gulf of Alaska OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Tues, Oct 22, 10:00-11:00AM PDT Speaker: Kris Holderied, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. More info here.
Working together to adapt to a rapidly changing North OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Tues, Oct 22, 11:00-12:00PM PDT Speaker: Leanna Heffner, Northwest Boreal LCC; Aaron Poe, Aleutian and Bering Sea Initiative; Danielle Stickman, Western Alaska LCC. More info here.
Chesapeake DolphinWatch: Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Wed, Oct 23, 09:00-10:00AM PDT Speaker: Helen Bailey, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. More info here.
Using Science Operations Tools and Methods from NASA for Remote Presence Ocean Exploration on Earth: A case study from E/V Nautilus Cruise NA108 OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Thurs, Oct 24, 11:00-12:00PM PDT Speaker: David Lees, NASA Ames Research Center, Intelligent Robotics Group. More info here.
Selective Consumption of Sockeye Salmon by Brown Bears OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Thurs, Oct 24, 11:00-12:30PM PDT Speaker: Alex Lincoln, King County Water and Land Resources Division. More info here.
Job Postings
Senior Associate, Conserving Marine Life in the U.S. (Campaigner) The Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC
Full-Time More info here.
Fisheries Oceanographer Scripps Institution of Oceanography Oakland, CA
Full-Time More info here.
Aquarium Intern – Winter 2020 Alaska SeaLife Center Seward, AK
Part-Time More info here.
Conservation Education Internship The Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA Part-Time More info here.
Research Technician The University of California Oakland, CA
Full-Time More info here.
Educational Opportunities
Cornell University Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2019 Cornell University is hosting the fourth annual Diversity and Inclusion Preview Weekend from March 12-15, 2020 for prospective graduate students interested in the following research areas: ecology, entomology, evolutionary biology, and plant science. Through this event, graduate students in these areas of study are seeking to increase diversity in scientific communities. This preview weekend is intended to introduce attendees to Cornell's graduate research programs the year before they apply to graduate school. More info here.
University of California, Santa Cruz Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2019 Students admitted to the Master of Science in Coastal Science and Policy and participating in the PhD Designated Emphasis Program come from diverse backgrounds and have interests that range across the coastal zone (from land to the sea). The Coastal Science and Policy Program is interested in students with demonstrated experiences in and a passion for sustainability sciences, economics, and policy. Most will have completed a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university in a field relevant to coastal sustainability. Relevant fields are diverse and include biology, conservation science, earth sciences, chemistry, oceanography, environmental studies, social sciences, economics, human ecology, political science, sociology, engineering, and interdisciplinary programs. More info here.
University of California, Davis Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2020 At the University of California, Davis, the Sustainable Oceans Ph.D. Program trains the next generation of quantitative marine scientists under a new paradigm that begins with the decisions facing policy makers to generate use-inspired research questions across ecology, conservation biology, population biology, economics, geology, physiology, biogeochemistry, and oceanography. More info here.
Duke University's Nichols School of the Environment Application Deadline: Open until filled The Nichols School of the Environment at Duke University has several upcoming trainings and workshops available. Topics include Environmental Communication for Behavior Change, Writing for Environmental Professionals, Marine Planning Process, and more. More info here.
University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources Application Deadline: Open until filled The School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is seeking one to three motivated students to pursue MS/PhD studies in water and natural resources management. Successful applicants are expected to conduct high-quality research, present research findings at conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and assist in teaching. More info here.
Other Opportunities
Naval Research Enterprise - Internships Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2019 The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides an opportunity for college students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. This internship opportunity will encourage participating college students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts. More info here.
Delta Science Fellowship Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2019 The Delta Science Fellows Program (previously known as the CALFED Science Fellows Program) was established to bring together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with Bay-Delta agency scientists and senior research mentors. Fellows work on collaborative data analysis and research projects applicable to the California Bay-Delta system. The goal of funding this research is to invest in knowledge that will fundamentally advance the understanding of the complex environments and systems within the Bay-Delta system to aid policy-makers and managers, and to train the next generation of research scientists for water issues in California. California Sea Grant administers and manages the fellowship program on behalf of the Delta Stewardship Council - Delta Science Program. More info here.
Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program Application Deadline: TBA around Dec, 2019 A unique professional opportunity for soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students interested in the science and policy needed to keep our marine resources healthy. Modeled after the highly successful Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, the state fellowship program provides an opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience in the planning and implementation of marine resource policies and programs in Alaska. The program matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with hosts in Alaska-based state or federal agencies for a 12-month paid fellowship. More info here.
Ocean Exploration Trust - Science Communication Fellowship Application Deadline: Jan 10, 2020 The Science Communication Fellowship invites formal and informal educators to participate in the Nautilus Exploration Program as expedition communicators for ocean exploration sharing the excitement of exploration and research with students and public audiences in their communities and around the world. Fellows gain exposure to and experience in the applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the field of ocean exploration and serve a key role within an authentic scientific exploration mission. More info here.
University of California, San Diego - Internship Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2020 The University of California, San Diego in collaboration with the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) seeks inquisitive motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science. This ten-week summer internship program offers qualified students the opportunity to work with notable scientists as well as attend weekly seminars given by faculty and staff members. More info here.
Ocean Exploration Trust - Internships Application Deadline: Jan 24, 2020 The Ocean Exploration Trust centers on scientific exploration of the seafloor from aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, a 64-meter research vessel. In addition to conducting scientific research, the Ocean Exploration Trust provides educators and students experiences in ocean exploration and science communication. Internships through the Ocean Exploration Trust aims to train individuals with scientific backgrounds in research while at-sea. Science interns spend their time onboard working with a wide array of scientists, learning how to make scientific observations, logging data in Nautilus systems, and summarizing scientific dives. More info here.
Kathryn D. Sullivan Earth and Marine Science Fellowship Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2020 The Kathryn D. Sullivan Earth and Marine Science Fellowship is designed to increase the number of highly trained earth and marine scientists and enable graduate students to conduct NASA-related Earth/marine science research.. More info here.
NOAA Center for Coastal & Marine Ecosystems - Graduate Fellowship Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2020 Interested in pursuing a graduate degree on the central coast? The NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Graduate Fellowship provides funding for two years of graduate study. Center research emphases include Coastal Resilience, Coastal Intelligence and Place-Based Conservation. Students applying to the thesis program in Environmental Science or Marine Science at CSUMB are eligible for funding. More info here.
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Application Deadline: Feb 21, 2020 The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The Fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant's founders and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. More info here.
Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship Application Deadline: May 10, 2020 The Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity for soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students engaged in studies pertaining to ocean and coastal policy issues. This one-year, paid marine policy fellowship matches highly motivated, qualified individuals with host agencies, nonprofits or tribes throughout Washington State. The Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship offers students first-hand experiences in crafting marine and natural resource policies and allows them to share their academic expertise with their host offices. More info here.
We receive many more offers for fellowships, scholarships, grants, and internships than we can list, but feel free to follow us on social media or email us directly for additional resources.
Other Items of Interest
NOAA's 2019-20 winter outlook for temperature, precipitation, and drought NOAA More info here.
New report highlights Alaska’s last five years of dramatic climate change NOAA More info here.
October 2019 ENSO update: fright night NOAA More info here.
Summary of September 2019 Weather on the Monterey Peninsula Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey More info here.
Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate IPCC, UN More info here.
State of the Climate Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society More info here.
