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Sharing our events, and other ocean professional development opportunities, from around Monterey Bay and beyond.

 

Regional Events & Workshops


How to Publish Your Research
Monterey Chapter Of The Society For Women In Marine Science (SWMS)
Moss Landing Marine Labs-Seminar Room
Thurs, Nov 7, 6:30-8:00PM PST

Come to our next SWMS event, How to Publish Your Research! Our panel of guests will answer your questions about getting your work published in journals. How do you choose the right journal? Who gets included as co-author? What do you need to know about working with reviewers? 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.

2020 Sea Lion Bowl
National Ocean Science Bowl
CSU Monterey Bay
Sat, Feb 1, 2020

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards. The Sea Lion Bowl is the regional competition in Northern and Central California. Teams of high school students study to understand how the ocean works and the human connections to the oceans. At the competition, they are able to show off their knowledge and depth of understanding through various question types. Volunteer signups will be open in November. More info here.

Regional Seminars


From Controversy to Consensus: Decision Analysis of Decommissioning Offshore Oil Platforms
Fall CSP Series
Ocean Health Building Classroom (118), UC Santa Cruz
Mon, Nov 4, 4:00-5:30PM PST
Speaker:  Dr. Max Henrion, Lumina Decision Systems, Inc. More info here.

Regional Collaboration on Climate Resilience and Green Infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area
Center for the Blue Economy Speaker Series
McGowan MG102, MIIS
Tues, Nov 5, 6:00-7:30PM PST
Speaker: Kelly Malinowski, California State Coastal Conservancy. More info here.

Is ancient iron-rich brine fertilizing coastal ocean in Antarctica?
Moss Landing Marine Labs Seminar Series
MLML Seminar Room
Thurs, Nov 7, 4:00PM PST

Speaker: Slawek Tulaczyk, UC Santa Cruz. More info here.

Coastal Climate Relocation: How to Manage "Managed Retreat?"
Center for the Blue Economy Speaker Series
McGowan MG100, MIIS
Tues, Nov 12, 6:00-7:30PM PST
Speaker: Panel Discussion. More info here.

Exploring Earth's final frontier, the Ocean's Twilight Zone
Friends of Hopkins Lecture Series
Boat Works Lecture Hall, Hopkins Marine Station
Tues, Nov 12, 7:30-8:30PM PST
Speaker: TBD. More info here.

Rocket Science for Conservation
MBARI Seminars
Pacific Forum, Moss Landing
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00AM PST
Speaker: Panel Discussion. More info here.

Decadal variability of the ocean carbon sink
UCSC Ocean Science Seminars
A-340  Earth & Marine Sciences Building
Fri, Nov 15, 10:40-11:45AM PST
Speaker: Tim DeVries, University of California, Santa Barbara. More info here.

Comparative cellular physiology of marine organisms: discovering novel mechanisms, and why it matters
Friends of Hopkins Lecture Series
Boat Works Lecture Hall, Hopkins Marine Station
Fri, Nov 15, 12:00-1:00PM PST
Speaker: Martin Tresguerres, University of California, San Diego. More info here.

United Nations Negotiations on Biodiversity Beyond Areas of National Jurisdiction
Center for the Blue Economy Speaker Series
McGowan MG102, MIIS
Tues, Nov 19, 6:00-7:30PM PST
Speaker: Laura Strickler, NOAA’s Office of International Affairs. More info here.

Carbon recycling at the seafloor: Understanding processes through pore-water dissolved organic matter
Moss Landing Marine Labs Seminar Series
MLML Seminar Room
Thurs, Nov 21, 4:00PM PST

Speaker: Tomokodo Komada, San Francisco State University. More info here.

Tracking the passage of sediment gravity flows through Monterey Canyon
UCSC Ocean Science Seminars
A-340  Earth & Marine Sciences Building
Fri, Nov 22, 10:40-11:45AM PST
Speaker: Charlie Paull, MBARI. More info here.

Environmental forcing and social learning of migration strategies in marine and terrestrial taxa
Friends of Hopkins Lecture Series
Boat Works Lecture Hall, Hopkins Marine Station
Fri, Nov 22, 12:00-1:00PM PST
Speaker: Briana Abrahms, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center. More info here.

Webinars


Community Collaboration: A Locally Driven Approach to Estuarine Management
OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Mon, Nov 4, 12:00-01:00PM PST

Speaker: Jenni Schmitt, South Slough NERR, OR, and Jill Rolfe, Coos County Planning Department, OR. More info here.

Making Marine and Coastal Protected Areas Climate Savvy
OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Thur, Nov 7, 11:00AM-12:00PM PST

Speaker: Eric Mielbrecht, NOAA and the University of California Santa Cruz. Sara Hutto, Greater Farallones Association. More info here.

Steelhead at the Surface: Impacts of the Hood Canal Floating Bridge on Migrating Steelhead Smolts
OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Thur, Nov 7, 11:00AM-12:30PM PST

Speaker: Megan Moore, NWFSC. More info here.
Job Postings

Representative, California (Sea Otter and Coastal Conservation)
Defenders of Wildlife
Monterey, CA
Full-Time

More info here.

Climate Outreach and Maine Brewshed Alliance Coordinator
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Augusta, ME
Full-Time

More info here.

Maui Research Officer
Coral Reef Alliance
Maui, HI
Temporary

More info here.

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.
 

Educational Opportunities


NOAA Planet Stewards 2020 Stewardship Community
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2019
The NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project (PSEP) provides formal and informal educators working with elementary through college aged students the knowledge and resources to build scientifically-literate individuals and communities who are prepared to respond to environmental challenges monitored by NOAA. More info here.

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


Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship
Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2019
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pleased to announce an opportunity for graduate students in the social and natural sciences to apply for a two-year Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship to tackle complex challenges in the nation’s estuaries and coastal communities. The Fellow will work with one of the nation’s 29 National Estuarine Research Reserves alongside a mentor, fellow scientists from diverse fields, and local community leaders and decision makers as the team addresses coastal challenges. The Davidson Fellowship includes networking opportunities and career-readiness training. Graduate students currently admitted to or enrolled in a master’s or PhD program at an accredited US college or university with at least two years remaining in the program. Students must be US citizens or permanent residents of US states or territories to apply. While there is no required field of study, applicant qualifications should be appropriate to complete the proposed research project. Students pursuing degrees in natural and social sciences are encouraged to apply. 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


Seeing Red Across the North Pacific Ocean
NOAA
More info here.

Teaching climate: wildfires out West
NOAA
More info here.

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.

2019's Record-small Ozone Hole
NOAA
More info here.

September temperature: difference from average
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.
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