 Conservation Tip of the Month 
Join the Clear the Air Challenge
Poor air quality becomes a particular concern during the winter months when normal atmospheric conditions (cool air above, warm air below) become inverted. Inversions trap a dense layer of cold air under a layer of warm air, acting as a lid and trapping pollutants in the cold air near the valley floor. Nearly 50% of the pollutants trapped during the inversions are caused by transportation emissions. So by simply reducing vehicle trips, we can protect our health, our environment, and our quality of life.
See this link for more information and to sign up.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Classes February 15, 2021, for President's Day
No Classes March 8, through March 12, 2021, for Spring Break
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Happy New Year and welcome to the Zoology Department!
As we begin Spring 2021 semester, the Zoology Department hopes that you and your loved ones are staying healthy, and doing well. We continue to offer a diversity of classes despite the pandemic and strive to provide quality instruction as always!
I would like to call your attention to a special departmental seminar. Next Friday (2/5 at 12:30) four faculty will each be presenting a five-slide research seminar. The catch is that they’ll be presenting the slides of a colleague sight unseen! Come meet the zoology faculty and learn something (along with the presenters)!
Be well and stay safe!
Dr. Ron A. Meyers,
Zoology Department Chair
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITES
All COS scholarships for the 2021-22 school year will be accepted through email this year at COSScholarships@weber.edu.
The due date for COS scholarships is Feb. 5th, 2021. Many of the scholarships that you will have the best chance of being awarded require a letter of recommendation so you need to start now to get these completed. Information on all of the scholarships can be found through the link below. Good luck!
https://weber.edu/cos/scholarships.html?_ga=2.243927365.1387339319.1610989062-42861539.1513451937
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Applications for College of Science Undergraduate Research Awards are being accepted. The deadline is March 15, 2021. For applications and instructions, click below.
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FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake is seeking applicants for the 2021 Doyle W. Stephens Scholarship. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate or graduate students engaged in new or on-going research that focuses on Great Salt Lake and/or the lake ecosystem or larger watershed. We will consider research projects from any academic field (for instance: ecology, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, urban planning, social sciences, communications, education, economics, tourism, engineering, etc.). To apply, click the button below.
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TAKE A SEAT
Do you need to access a virtual or online class right before or after an on-campus class? Students can now reserve a space on campus for studying or taking classes using the SEATS reservation system. Spots are available at both Ogden and Davis campuses.
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Don't forget that all WSU locations are requiring face masks for all students,
faculty, staff and visitors. Read more about it here. |
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WE.B.SCI BLOG
Check out this WE.B.SCI Blog. It provides information, stimulates discussion, and highlights science events that are happening in northern Utah. Read the blog here: https://www.weber.edu/cos/blog.html
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS & RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The “Ecology in Human-Dominated Landscapes” Research Experience for Undergraduate students (Ecology-REU) at Miami University, Ohio, will begin recruiting students for the 2021 summer program. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to partake in independent research, receiving guidance from experienced faculty mentors and field experience at sites such as Miami University’s Ecology Research Center (ERC), Hueston Woods State Park, and more. For more information and to apply please see this webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/miamioh.edu/ecoreu/application
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The application is available on our website: go.ncsu.edu/BITSURE
The deadline is February 14th, 2021.
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JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Utah's Hogle Zoo has multiple Internship Opportunities available. Please visit https://www.hoglezoo.org/jobs_volunteers/internships/ for more information and to apply.
The Utah Division of Wildlife ( UDWR Northern Regional Office, Ogden) has a year-round part-time position available working at our front desk. This might be a good opportunity for anyone looking to work with the public, interact with land managers and biologists, and coordinate with regional wildlife staff right here in Utah. Working hours are typically M - F, Noon - 5:00pm; starting salary of $11.16/hr.
Please submit resume by email: timlarson@utah.gov
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STUFF ZOOLOGY STUDENTS DO
The Zoology Club and Weber State University's Chapter of The Wildlife Society are actively seeking members! If you are interested in joining, please email the club and ask to be put on their mailing list for updated club information:
Zoology Club: wsuzoologyclub@gmail.com
The Wildlife Society: wsu.tws@gmail.com
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CALL FOR PHOTOS
If you would like to share your photos of cool zoology-related stuff for consideration of inclusion in this newsletter, please email zoology@weber.edu and include the subject ID and location of the photo.
Below are some pictures of Bison taken by Zoology student Emily Gee at Yellowstone National Park.
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SHARE THE NEWSLETTER
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Have you missed an edition? Here is a link to the Newsletter Archives so you can view all the previous editions.
This newsletter lists important announcements about jobs, events, speakers, and items of zoological interest. If you want to see something included in the newsletter, please email zoology@weber.edu
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