| David Wilkins |
Funding for PhD studies in the area of
ecohydraulics and estuarine wetland rehabilitation is available as part of an
Australian Research Council Grant.
Scholarship funding of $26,000 p.a. (tax free) for three years is available to
support full-time research PhD study within the School of Engineering at the
University of Newcastle commencing in Semester 1, 2004.
This interdisciplinary study, to be conducted in the internationally significant
Hunter estuary, will determine the interrelationships between key
characteristics of migratory wading bird habitat and the hydraulic environment.
Funding is provided by an ARC Linkage grant with collaborators from the Hunter
Catchment Management Trust, the Australian Catholic University and the National
Parks and Wildlife Service. The study will involve field work to measure
hydraulic and sediment transport parameters at selected locations, as well as
the use of calibrated 2D and 3D hydraulic models.
For further research details contact Dr Jose Rodriguez at (02) 49217376 (email:
jose.rodriguez@newcastle.edu.au).
Application forms can be obtained from
Research Higher Degrees, The Chancellery
University of Newcastle NSW 2308
Telephone (02) 4921 7261, fax (02) 4921 6908,
email: research@newcastle.edu.au
Applications open until position is filled.
Jose. Rodriguez
Lecturer in Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering
University of Newcastle,
Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
Phone: +61 2 49217376
Fax: +61 2 49216991
Jose.Rodriguez@newcastle.edu.au
Date: 11/1
From: Laurent Lespez [
laurent.lespez@geo.unicaen.fr
]
Subject: Conference on "Erosion in relation with
Human activity, Climate and Palaeoenvironment"
Dear colleagues,
The Organizing Committee of the Conference on "Erosion in relation with Human
activity, Climate and Palaeoenvironment" (L'Erosion entre Societe, Climat et
Palaeonvironnement) to honour Professor Rene Neboit-Guilhot (Clermont-Ferrand,
France), 25-27 March 2004) cordially invites you to participate.
The Second Circular has been published including full registration information.
It is now available from the conference website:
http://www.univ-bpclermont.fr/LABOS/geolab/VFR/Table_Ronde_Neboit.htm
The conference will be concerned with the investigations on the
geomorphological responses to land use, climate and more generally
palaeoenvironmental changes during the Holocene in the Western Europe and the
Mediterranean area.
The organizing committee would like to emphasize the following themes according
to three workshops:
- Sedimentological archives and their interpretation
- Human Activities, Climatic changes and Geomorphological responses
- Geoarchaeological and Palaeoenvironmental investigations in the
Mediterranean area
The meeting is an interdisciplinary forum (Geomorphology, Palaeoenvironmental
Sciences, Archaeology and History) and offers the opportunity to exchange ideas
and concepts of various approaches and methods. It is supported by the French
Association for the Quaternary Studies (AFEQ), the French Group of Geomorphology
(GFG) and the Working Group on Geoarchaeology of the IAG.
The deadline for Abstract Submission and Registration is the 15th December
2004.
Looking forward to seeing you at Clermont-Ferrand.
With best wishes,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Laurent Lespez
Laboratoire GEOPHEN, Geographie Physique et Environnement
UMR-CNRS LETG 6554
Universitede Caen-Basse Normandie
BP 5186
14032 Caen cedex (France)
Batiiment Science 1er cycle (sous-sol)
tel. (33) 02.31.56.64.27 ou/or 63.84
fax. (33) 02.31.56.63.86
laurent.lespez@geo.unicaen.fr
http://www.unicaen.fr/unicaen/ufr/terre/geophen/
Date: 11/1
From: Gwendolyn Rhodes [
rhodes@geology.umd.edu ]
Subject: Channel cross-sections for the Hells Canyon reach of the
Snake River
I am in need of a channel cross-section for the Snake River in the vicinity
of Pittsburg Landing, ID to complete a research project. I'm a grad student
with limited resources, so I'm interested in existing data that can be borrowed
or purchased. The purpose is to reconstruct paleoflood magnitude on a HEC
system.
--
Gwendolyn Rhodes
Geology Department
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-7328
Fax:
Date: 11/1
From: Philip Collins [
Philip.Collins@brunel.ac.uk ]
Subject: Field conference in Mauritania
Please address any enquiries to Suzanne Leroy, conference coordinator (
email:suzanne.leroy@brunel.ac.uk
)
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"Rapid and catastrophic environmental changes in the Holocene and human
response" - first joint meeting of IGCP 490 and ICSU
Environmental catastrophes in Mauritania, the desert and the coast
Objectives of IGCP 490 and ICSU Dark Nature
The main structural questions to be answered in this meeting are
* Chronology of Changes in the broad theme of Climatic, Ecological and Health
Catastrophes
* Causes and mechanisms of past environmental catastrophes/rapid changes
* Impacts on past civilisations and ecosystems
* Mechanisms of recovery
For Mauritania, the relevant indications of these changes are coastal wetland
regions, upwelling strength, groundwater, tsunamis, lakes, desertification,
health, dust, collapse of ancient civilisations.
First meeting: where?
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a desertic and sahelian country between
Senegal and Western Sahara, with abundant traces of climatic changes with wetter
and drier periods. The desert around Atar holds abundant lake beds and other
traces of past wetlands (e.g. travertines active on/off in the last century in
relation to varying rainfall), a centre of attraction for human occupation. We
will also walk to the crater left by the meteoritic impact of Aouelloul.
Chingueti, a medieval holy city, is now nearly covered by sand; however its
family libraries still contains ancient scientific, religious and philosophical
books (Leroy and Stewart, 2002).
Also Mauritania has on its coast a large wetland area protected by the RAMSAR
Convention: the national park of the Banc D'Arguin (PNBA) which contains a
relictual mangrove from the Pliocene and is the home of plentiful of wildlife.
This area was already used by Neolithic inhabitants, as it can be seen by the
very large shell middens, and is still the home of the Imraguen, fishing in the
rich upwelling waters.
Why?
Still too little research is going on in Mauritania on "The role of Holocene
environmental catastrophes in human history". This meeting attempts to show to
the participants the state-of the-art of the present knowledge and aims at
enticing new research projects in Mauritania by the involvement of the local
scientific community (University of Nouakchott).
Humans living in these transitional areas (in space and time) are very sensitive
to aridification and sea level changes. Human migration patterns through the
Sahara further north (Gibraltar) and south (sub-sahelian Africa) have and often
are still directly related to environmental change. The role of Saharan
dust in climate as well as its impact on health will be examined. The
Mauritanian field trip will be an opportunity for this international meeting to
invite papers on all similar regions in the world.
When?
Sunday 4-Sunday 18 Jan. 2004 with the option of selecting only one of the two
weeks.
Scientific programme
Field conference
We welcome presentations on catastrophic and rapid environmental changes any
where in the world but preferentially related to: Desertification; cultural
collapse; groundwater changes; dust transport; sea-level change; palaeoecology,
palaeo-health.
Travel funds
The cross-disciplinary participation of scientists from West Africa as well as
from other developing nations within the region will be facilitated. Some travel
funds will be available for young scientists or scientists from developing
countries.
The conference organisers have a limited amount of funds available to support
travel and accommodation expenses of young scientists (i.e. postgraduate
research students and postdoctoral researchers who have completed their PhDs
since 1998) and scientists from Developing Countries.
Scientists wishing to apply for support are expected to participate fully in the
conference and therefore should submit the following:
* an abstract (c. 1000 words) to Atlas-Conferences
* a cover letter explaining if they are applying for 1 or 2weeks (maximum
500 words) to S. Leroy
* a brief curriculum vitae to S. Leroy
It is anticipated that no participant will be supported for travel costs from
their home to Paris.
Applications for support must be received by 15 Nov 2003. Decisions over the
allocation of funds will be made by 1st Dec 2003.
Any financial support allocated will be provided on registration with the travel
agency.
For further information please contact Prof. Suzanne Leroy.
Scientific committee
* Suzanne Leroy (Geography and Earth Sciences, Brunel University, West London)
Suzanne.Leroy@brunel.ac.uk ,
* Aziz Ballouche (Geographie, Universite de Caen)
ballouche@geo.unicaen.fr ,
* Mohamed Salem Ould Sabar (Geologie, Universite de Nouakchott)
sabar@univ-nkc.mr ,
* Nick Brooks (Saharan Studies Programme, Department of Environmental Sciences,
University of East Anglia),
* Iain Stewart (Geography and Earth Sciences, Brunel U. and Department of
Geography & Topographic Science, U. of Glasgow)
* Eric Odada, Nairobi, Kenya
Organising Committee
* Suzanne Leroy, Suzanne.Leroy@brunel.ac.uk
* Aziz Ballouche,
ballouche@geo.unicaen.fr
* Mohamed Salem Ould Sabar, sabar@univ-nkc.mr
* Sylvain Philip (Hommes et Montagnes travel agency)
Preliminary list of key note speakers
The participation of Nicole Petit-Maire, Barbara Sponholz, Martin Williams,
Fabienne Marret, Khalil Mohamed, Tony Berger, Nick Brooks, Fekri Hassan, Dave
Liverman, Jonas Satkunas is already guaranteed.
Participants numbers: Numbers will be limited to 40 because of the limitations
linked to local transport.
Presentation of scientific results
An unusual format has been chosen, well adapted to the country. This is due to
the lack of electricity in the field and due to the damaging effect of sand on
optical and electronic devices. The participants, contrary to usual, once
arrived at the camp at lunch or in the evening, will speak about their results
in the open (standing up surrounded by participants sitting on the floor). The
participants will be helped to follow the talk by detailed figures given in the
volume of abstracts and by a flipchart.
Volume of abstracts
Because of the unusual setting, we require an extended abstract (1000 words
minimum, 2000 words maximum excluding title and references) but with 4-5
diagrams selected in order to support your talk (no electronic/electric medias).
Please submit your abstract to:
http://atlas-conferences.com/cgi-bin/abstract/submit/camu-01
Publication
Publication of the results will be encouraged in a special issue of the
Geological Society of London.
Travel
To Mauritania: charter flights from Paris to Atar are recommended.
PARIS CDG T3 - ATAR Sunday 4 January and Sunday 11 January 2004
Meeting at the Airport: 04.00 take-off: 06.00, Arrival at ATAR : 11.30
ATAR PARIS Sunday 11 January and Sunday 18 January
2004
Meeting at the Airport: 10.00 take-off: 12.00, Arrival at PARIS CDG T3 :
16.30
Schedules flights to Nouakchott are possible but more expensive. The meeting
point is Atar in any case at the beginning of each week.
In Mauritania:
Week 1: some travel in 4-while drive, sleeping under simple communal tents, in
the PNBA
Week 2: some local travel by hiking and sleeping in the open (luggage and food
on dromedaries) around Atar, Zerga, Tergit.
All through the travel Agency: Hommes et Montagnes (
www.hommes-et-montagnes.com/;
Sylvain PHILIP <sylvain@hommes-et-montagnes.fr>):
charter, food and local transportation.
Sponsors
IGCP 490 The role of Holocene environmental catastrophes in human history
ICSU DARK NATURE - RAPID NATURAL CHANGE AND HUMAN RESPONSES
IUGS- GEOIND Geoindicators Initiative
Pending: MEDIAS-France
Potential: UEA, INQUA, WAC
The sponsor will go firstly for travel expenses of young scientists and
scientists from emerging countries.
Links
* Regular updates on:
www.brunel.ac.uk/depts/ges/igcp490/maur2004.htm
* Hommes et Montagnes travel agency:
www.hommes-et-montagnes.com/
* IGCP 490:
www.brunel.ac.uk/depts/geo/igcp490/igcp490home.html
* ICSU Dark Nature:
www.brunel.ac.uk/depts/ges/ICSU-DN/ICSU-DN.htm
* Leroy S. and Stewart I., 2002 - 'Environmental Catastrophes and Recoveries
in the Holocene'. PAGES News: 10, 3: 26, newsletter available at
www.pages.unibe.ch .
* Leroy S. and Stewart I., 2003 - 'Environmental Catastrophes and Recoveries in
the Holocene'. Episodes. 26, 2: 124-125.
* GEO-indicators initiative of IUGS
www.lgt.lt/geoin/
Registration
1- Registration fees for all participants (even those receiving a grant):
20 Euros before 1 Dec. (to be paid with your travel booking)
60 Euros after 1 Dec. (to be paid with your travel booking)
2- Travel booking with "Hommes et Montagnes" (asap to benefit from cheaper
charter flights from Paris)
week one only: 1310 euros
week two only: 930 euros
weeks one and two: 1510 euros
These prices are full pension and flights from Paris, taxes, visa, local guides,
boats, camels, 4 x 4 toyotas.
3- abstract submission fee:
* before 1 Dec. 2003: Send abstract to
http://atlas-conferences.com/cgi-bin/abstract/submit/camu-01 , There are no
submission fees;
* after 1 Dec. 2003: 40 euros of fees to the travel agency "Hommes et Montagnes".
Abstract to be sent to Suzanne Leroy
suzanne.leroy@brunel.ac.uk
Version of 28 Oct. 2003
Date: 11/
From: Tom Farr <tom.farr@jpl.nasa.gov>
Subject: SRTM DEM of Eurasia released
NASA and NIMA have released the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Digital
Elevation Model (DEM) for Europe and Asia. These preliminary elevation data are
posted at 3 arc-sec and are in the same format as previous releases for North
and South America. They may be accessed by ftp at:
ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/pub/data/srtm and will soon be on the USGS Seamless
Server site. Documentation is also available at the site.
Due to the way in which the world was subdivided for processing, the Eurasia DEM
extends from Europe to Japan and south to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
However, the middle east south of 35 deg. N and west of 60 deg. E was included
with Africa. Africa is planned to be released early in 2004. The definitions of
the continents can be seen graphically in the file Continent_def.gif.
| Dr. Tom G Farr | Deputy Project Scientist |
| phone: 818-354-9057 | Shuttle Radar Topography Mission |
| fax: 818-354-9476 | Jet Propulsion Lab |
| tom.farr@jpl.nasa.gov | Pasadena, CA 91109 |
| http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/srtm/ | |
Date: 11/
From: Mario Parise <cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it>
Subject: Conference on "Weathering and slope
movements"; EGU 2004, Nice
Dear colleagues,
we kindly invite you to participate at the Open Session on:
"Slope movements in weathered materials: recognition, analysis, and hazard
assessment" (Session NH3.05),
which will be held in Nice (France), from April 25 to 30, 2004, within the
framework of the 1st General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union.
Further information about the meeting can be found at the web address:
http://www.cosis.net/members/meetings/sessions/information.php?p_id=83&s_id=1388
If you are interested in contributing to the session you can send your abstract
followng the instructions you will find at the web address:
http://www.copernicus.org/EGU/ga/egu04/abstract_submission.htm
The weathering and slope movements session provides an opportunity to discuss
methodologies and techniques for a better understanding of the weathering
conditions of bedrock on hillslopes, of their susceptibility to slope movements
(especially rapid and catastrophic landslides), and the resulting risk to life
and property. Papers dealing with analysis of the relationships between slope
movements and weathering at local or regional scales and in different
physiographic, climatic and geological settings are solicited. Contributions
presenting a multi-disciplinary approach to the problem are particularly
encouraged.
The objective of the session is to stimulate further research in the field of
weathering and landslides, and to facilitate multidisciplinary
cooperation among scientists.
The deadline for Abstract Submission is January 11,
2004.
Looking forward to seeing you at Nice
With best wishes,
Mario Parise (convener)
cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it
Domenico Calcaterra (co-convener)
domcalca@unina.it
Cliff Ollier (co-convener)
cliffol@segs.uwa.edu.au
--------------------------------------------------------
Mario Parise
CNR-IRPI, Sezione di Bari
c/o Ist. Geologia Applicata e Geotecnica
Politecnico di Bari
Via Orabona 4
70125 Bari
Italy
tel. +39-080-5428137
fax +39-080-5567944
e-mail: cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it
Date: 11/
From: David Harbor <HarborD@wlu.edu>
Subject: adjunct teaching position winter 04 in Virginia
Fellow Geologists,
At the last minute we find need for an instructor to teach in our department.
Please forward this message on to those who might be interested in teaching for
a while in the heart of the Appalachian Mtns.
For the Winter Term 2004 (1st week of January to mid April), the Geology
Department seeks a PhD or PhD candidate to teach Introductory Geology (plus a
lab of approx. 25 students) and a lecture section of "Planetary Geology" at the
general education level. We also have a six-week spring term and there is a good
possibility that we'll need additional staff for a Field Introductory Geology
this term as well.
The department web page is found at
http://geology.wlu.edu .
For more information, please contact David Harbor
harbord@wlu.edu or 540-458-8871.
Geomorphologists Note: The department, in the near future, will also open a
search for a sabbatical replacement position for David Harbor (geomorphology,
GIS &/or hydrology preferred but not required) for 2004-05 school year. This
person could teach the above courses.
thanks
David Harbor
Prof. David Harbor
Geology Dept
Washington & Lee Univ
Lexington VA 24450
540 458 8871 (540 458 8142 fax)
harbord@wlu.edu
Date: 11/
From: Martin Doyle [
mwdoyle@email.unc.edu ]
Subject: Funding for eco-hydrology graduate
student at UNC
Funding is available starting in Fall 2004 for graduate study in stream
ecology, hydrology, and geomorphology at the University of North Carolina -
Chapel Hill. Support is competitive and includes full stipend and tuition
remission. We seek motivated, creative students able to work independently, and
willing to take part in several new research initiatives at the interface of
ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and geomorphology. Research field areas
include dam-influenced whitewater rivers of the Adirondack region of NY,
blackwater streams in the coastal region of NC, or several sites within the NSF-LTER
Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Work will involve field data collection, supervision
of undergraduates, lab work, and modeling, depending on the expertise of the
student(s) selected. UNC offers unique opportunities in hydro-ecology and
geomorphology, with numerous faculty within several departments including
geography, ecology, biology, and environmental science and engineering.
Interested students should contact Martin Doyle (
mwdoyle@email.unc.edu , 919-962-3876)
or Larry Band ( lband@email.unc.edu ).
Martin Doyle
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
919-962-3876
www.unc.edu/depts/geog/
mwdoyle@email.unc.edu
Date: 11/
From: Gerardo Benito <benito@ccma.csic.es>
Subject: Palaeoflood, historical data and climate
variability - proceedings
Dear colleagues,
I would like to inform on the recent release of the Proceedings of the
Conference "Palaeofloods, Historical Data and Climate Variability: Applications
in flood risk assessment" edited by V.R. Thorndycraft, G. Benito, M. Barriendos
and M.C. Llasat. The Proceedings were published on hardcopy although there is an
electronic version which can be downloaded from:
http://www.ccma.csic.es/dpts/suelos/hidro/phefra/proc.htm
For any comments about the book, contact Varyl Thorndycraft (
varyl@ccma.csic.es )
Very best wishes,
Gerardo Benito
Date: 11/
From: Jonathan Phillips [
jdp@pop.uky.edu ]
Subject: Weathering and Landscape Evolution - 2004 "Binghamton"
symposium
The 2004 Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium will be Oct. 1-3, in Lexington,
Kentucky, on the theme of weathering and landscape evolution. The web site for
the meeting, including speaker list, call for posters, and registration and
field trip information, is now fully operational. Check it out at:
http://www.uky.edu/AS/Geography/Binghamton04/
Jonathan D. Phillips, Professor
Department of Geography
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506
phone: 859-257-6950
my pathetic little page:
http://ukslsrp.150m.com/JPhome.htm
Kentucky geography:
http://www.uky.edu/AS/Geography/
Date: 11/
From: Mario Parise <cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it>
Subject: Conference on "Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in
Karst Areas" at EGU
Dear colleagues,
we kindly invite you to participate at the Open Session on:
"Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in Karst Areas" (Session NH8.03),
which will be held in Nice (France), from April 25 to 30, 2004, within the
framework of the 1st General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union.
The session, which is included in the Natural Hazards Program, is also
co-sponsored by the Hydrologic Sciences Group.
Further information about the meeting can be
found at the web address:
http://www.cosis.net/members/meetings/sessions/information.php?p_id=83&s_id=1644&PHPSESSID=43034ae9f978d73870fec150ab8467c4
If you are interested in contributing to the
session you can send your abstract following the instructions you will find at
the web address:
http://www.copernicus.org/EGU/ga/egu04/abstract_submission.htm
Karst areas are among the most vulnerable
settings of the world to man-induced and/or natural hazards: subsidence
phenomena, floods, slope movements, agriculture and land use changes leading to
degradation of the karst landscape, eventually resulting in rocky
desertification. At the same time, other anthropogenic activities such as
intensive quarrying cause partial or total destruction of the karst landscape
and of near-surface caves, with loss of the important geological and
archeological evidence they contained.
Fragility of karst environments is further evidenced by karst groundwater
systems, which are extremely important water supplies (about 25% of the global
population is supplied largely or entirely by karst waters), but which quality
is very susceptible to degradation. Over-exploitation of karst water resources,
sea-water intrusion, and events of pollution, with the consequent deterioration
of water quality are worldwide frequently object of study.
The symposium dedicated to natural and anthropogenic hazards in karst areas is a
good opportunity to share experiences from different areas of the world, and to
discuss methodologies and techniques for a better understanding of karst, of the
different hazards which may occur in these very fragile environment, and of the
more correct ways for its management. At the latter aim, the interaction between
human activity and karst areas also needs to be stressed.
Papers dealing with analysis of case studies in karst areas are solicited.
Contributions presenting a multi-disciplinary approach to the problem are
particularly encouraged. This symposium is addressed to stimulate further
research in the field of karst research, and to facilitate the co-operation
between different expertise.
The deadline for Abstract Submission is January 11, 2004.
After the meeting, we intend to publish a selection of the session papers in a
special issue of an international, peer reviewed journal. Further information
about this possibility will be given at the conference.
Looking forward to seeing you at Nice
With best wishes,
Mario Parise (convener)
cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it
John Gunn (co-convener)
j.gunn@hud.ac.uk
Alexander Klimchouk (co-convener)
klim@klim.carrier.kiev.ua
Philippe Audra (co-convener)
audra@unice.fr
--------------------------------------------------------
Mario Parise
CNR-IRPI, Sezione di Bari
c/o Ist. Geologia Applicata e Geotecnica
Politecnico di Bari
Via Orabona 4
70125 Bari
Italy
tel. +39-080-5428137
fax +39-080-5567944
e-mail: cerimp06@area.ba.cnr.it
Date: 11/
From: owner-cryolist@lists.colorado.edu; on behalf of;
Sridhar Anandakrishnan [ sak@essc.psu.edu
]
Subject: Positions open at Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
Faculty Positions in Geosciences
Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Petrology
The Department of Geosciences at Penn State University expects to hire three
tenure-track Assistant Professors over the next three years in the areas of
hydrogeology (broadly defined), geophysics (lithospheric deformation in
particular, including active tectonics and satellite geodesy), and petrology
(igneous and metamorphic processes, high-temperature geochemistry). We invite
applications in any of these fields for the first position with a possible
starting date of July 1, 2004. Outstanding candidates who creatively apply
theoretical, observational, and/or experimental approaches are encouraged to
apply. This broad search is designed to complement and advance research and
education taking place in the Department and University as well as target new
opportunities.
Applicants should demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship and
potential for developing a vigorous research program at Penn State, and they are
expected to contribute to core teaching. Review of applications will begin
December 1st, 2003 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Applications should include a complete vita, a statement outlining teaching and
research interests, and names and addresses of four or more references. Send
application materials to: Search-Committee Chair, Department of Geosciences, 503
Deike Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. Women and members of underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply. For more information on the Department of Geosciences go to
http://www.geosc.psu.edu
| Sridhar Anandakrishnan | email: sak@essc.psu.edu |
| Dept. of Geosciences & Environment | Inst. Phone: (814) 863-6742 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Dept ph: (814) 865-7791 |
| 442 Deike Bldg | Fax: (814) 863-8724 |
| University Park, PA 16802-2711 |
Date: 11/16
From: Dorothy Sack <sack@ohio.edu>
Subject: Fall Geomorphorum
Greetings Geomorphlisters,
I am assembling materials for the fall 2003 issue of Geomorphorum, the newsletter of the Geomorphology Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers. We would appreciate hearing about your recent geomorph-related publications and activities as well as news of upcoming meetings, calls for papers or proposals, upcoming opportunities for students, and whatever other related news or information you would like to share with us. Please send your information to me ( sack@ohio.edu ) by December 1.
I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your time.
Dorothy
Date: 11/19
From: Peter Molnar <molnar@ihw.baug.ethz.ch>
Subject: postgraduate atmospheric science course in Zurich
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to invite you to participate or send your students to the (possibly
last) postgraduate course in
CLIMATOLOGY, HYDROMETEOROLOGY AND LARGE SCALE HYDROLOGY
organised at ETH Zurich as part of the Postgraduate Studies Programme 2003-2004
(Hydrology and Hydrogeology) from 12 to 16 January 2004, at the Institute of
Hydromechanics and Water Resources Management.
The main objective of the course is to provide the participants with an overview of the climate system and its dynamics, the interactions between the atmosphere and the land surface, and the general approaches used in modelling. The course follows a natural sequence from large scale climate behaviour, through regional climatology and weather prediction, to fundamentals of large scale hydrology and downscaling techniques for hydrological modelling. At all stages, state-of-the-art methods and models will be presented by leading experts in the fields of climatology and hydrology. Theoretical knowledge will be supplemented by examples, case studies and applications.
The course is one of the modules of the Postgraduate Programme organised by the Swiss Federal Institutes of Lausanne and Zürich, in collaboration with the University of Neuchatel. In addition, the course is part of the permanent education program of ETH Zürich, being also of interest to PhD students, professionals and officials of water authorities and governmental agencies.
For more information and the programme of lectures follow the link
http://www.ihw.ethz.ch/hydrologie/index.html to the Events section, or write
back to me. For registration information write to
hydrologie@ihw.baug.ethz.ch or
call Ms. Lynda Dowse at +41.1.6333813.
Thank you,
Peter
____________________________________
Peter Molnar, Ph.D.
Institute of Hydromechanics and Water Resources Management
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
ETH Hoenggerberg, HIL G 28.2
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Date: 11/19
From: From: "alessandro michetti" <michetti@fis.unico.it>
Subject: 32nd IGC, Firenze 2004; Paleoseismology
events
Dear colleagues,
as you may know, the deadline for applications (including abstract submission)
to the GeoHost program, which provide funding for the participation at the 32nd
International Geological Congress (Firenze, Italy, 20-28 August 2004) is fastly
approaching: NOVEMBER 30, 2003. For regular abstract submission, discount and
regular Congress registration, and field-trip registration, see all the details
in the Second Circular published in the Congress web page:
http://www.32igc.org
This message is therefore to draw your attention to the following events, sponsored by the INQUA Subcommission on Paleoseismology, to be held within the 32IGC:
Topical Symposium T-11 "Geological Hazards: Assessment and Mitigation" Session 07 "Paleoseismology, Seismic hazard characterization and the Quaternary geological evidence for earthquake deformation and faulting"
Conveners: Franck Audemard (FUNVISIS, Caracas;
faudemard@funvisis.org.ve ),
Shmulik Marco (Tel Aviv University, Israel;
shmulik@terra.tau.ac.il ), and
Alessandro Michetti (University of Insubria, Como;
michetti@fis.unico.it )
Field Trip P65
"Basin and Range in the Central and Southern Apennines"
Field Trip Leader: Anna Maria Blumetti (SSN, Roma; <annamaria.blumetti@protezionecivile.it>
).
Co-leaders: Leonello Serva and Luca Guerrieri (ANPA, Roma;
guerrieri@apat.it ), Franco Dramis (Roma
3 University; dramis@uniroma3.it ),
Bernardino Gentili and Emanuele Tondi (Camerino University;
emanuele.tondi@unicam.it ),
Alessandro Michetti (Insubria University, Como)
Session T-11.07 is intended to document the evolution toward integrated studies
of Quaternary geology in Paleoseismology, following the hypothesis that, once
the local tectonic, geodynamic environment have been properly taken into
account, the present geomorphic and geologic setting is a reliable indicator of
the seismicity level of an area. Special attention will be put on the study of
coseimic ground effects and their use as indicators of earthquake magnitude and
macroseismic intensity. The papers presented in Session T-11.07 will provide
inputs for the Subcommission on Paleoseismicity meeting, to be held within the
32nd IGC, on the new INQUA intensity scale based on ground effects introduced
during the XVI INQUA Congress in Reno. We hope to attract scientists working in
the broad fields of earthquake geology, especially those interested in cross-
disciplinary studies on the relations between surface processes, recent
landscape
evolution, earthquake ground effects, active tectonics, and seismic hazard
assessment.
The field trip P65 will allow to review in the field the application of similar integrated landscape evolution models to the Apennines, and to explore the implications in term of understanding and mitigation of the associated seismic risk.
We look forwards to receive your contributions to these events!!!
many dear cheerings,
Alessandro Michetti
Date: 11/19
From: philip owens (IGER-NW) <philip.owens@bbsrc.ac.uk>
Subject: BGRG meeting, Jan 2004, London
The next meeting of the BGRG is:
Controlling the loss of soil to water, 21st January 2004, London
Further details (including the programme and registration form) can be found at:
http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/nsri/conference/bgrg
best wishes
Phil
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Dr Philip N. Owens
Senior Research Fellow & Manager of the Devon office of NSRI
National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI)
Cranfield University
North Wyke
Okehampton
Devon EX20 2SB
UK
Tel: 01837 883524
Tel: 01837 89188
Fax: 01837 82139
E-Mail: philip.owens@bbsrc.ac.uk
www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/nsri/
www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/staff/cv/pn_owens.htm
Date: 11/20
From: Ellen Mosley-Thompson [
thompson.4@osu.edu ]
Subject: Ice core postdoc at Byrd PRC, Ohio State U
The Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University seeks to fill the
post-doctoral position described below.
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Comer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Ice Core Paleoclimatology
Research Group
Fellowship Description: The ice core paleoclimate group is seeking a motivated
postdoctoral fellow to exploit statistical and mathematical approaches to
investigate the nature of the climate system and its variability using ice core
paleoclimate histories. Expertise in spatial and temporal analytical techniques,
including empirical approaches, for assimilation and analysis of instrumental
and proxy data is essential to explore interannual to decadal and millennial
scale climate variability as archived in natural recording systems including ice
cores. A degree in mathematics/statistics coupled with a working knowledge of
climatology, meteorology, and/or atmospheric science is most desirable. The
successful individual will work as part of a team and contribute to the overall
research goals of the ice core paleoclimate group. The position is for one year
and renewable depending upon performance. For further information contact either
Lonnie G. Thompson at thompson.3@osu.edu
or Ellen Mosley-Thompson at thompson.4@osu.edu
.
For more information about the ice core group visit our http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu/Icecore/front-page.html web page.
Applications including a complete vita and three references should be sent to Comer Fellowships, Byrd Polar Research Center, 1090 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
Date: 11/21
From: Geoff Vietz [
g.vietz@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au ]
Subject: Water level/stage recorders?
Are there any suggestions for off-the-shelf, reasonably priced yet reliable
water level/stage recorders? It is to be used for identifying inundation events
on in-channel benches at several sites in Australian rivers. I have heard varied
stories on the reliability of capacitance type instruments, my initial choice.
Thanks and regards,
Geoff Vietz
________________________
Geoff Vietz
Postgraduate Research Student
Department of Geography
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria, 3010
03 8344 3947
0421 902 970
g.vietz@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au
Date: 11/21
From: A.Chappell <A.Chappell@salford.ac.uk>
Subject: Temporary lectureship - Salford
University; fluvial/dryland
Hi,
Please find below details of a 12 month post at the University of Salford
which is a temporary replacement of duties for myself and Dr. George Heritage.
Many thanks,
Adrian
____________
Lecturer in Physical Geography
Organisation: The University of Salford
Location: North-west England
Date posted: 17 Nov 2003
Deadline: 02 Dec 2003
Salary: £22191-£25451 per year
Other benefits: + Pay award pending
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Environment
School of Environment & Life Sciences
Lecturer in Physical Geography
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months £22,191 - £25,451 pa (pay award pending)
You should ideally have a PhD and strong research interests in fluvial
geomorphology and dryland environmental systems. You would provide replacement
teaching in these areas due to staff sabbatical and would be expected to take up
duties early in January 2004.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. David Storey, Head of ELS, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Telephone: 0161 295 5171 or e-mail: D.M.Storey@salford.ac.uk
For further details and an application form visit the Personnel Division website and apply online at www.personnel.salford.ac.uk . Alternatively please call 0161 295 2122 (24hrs) or e-mail Personnel@salford.ac.uk quoting Ref No: ELS/42. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Forms to be returned by 2 December 2003.
The University of Salford is committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity. We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.
_________________
Dr. Adrian Chappell
Senior Lecturer, School of Environment & Life Sciences University of Salford,
Manchester M5 4WT, UK
Peel Building, Room D21
Tel.: +44 (0)161 295 3653, Fax.: +44 (0)161 295 5015
email.: a.chappell@salford.ac.uk
Research: http://www.ties.salford.ac.uk
Date: 11/21
From: Olga Blinkova [
blinkova@pcweek.ru ]
Subject: Faculty-student exchange partners wanted;
Kharkov, Ukraine
Faculty of Geology and Geography, Karazin Kharkov National University (Kharkov,
Ukraine) is looking for a partner faculty for a short-term student exchange.
Please contact Olga Blinkova,
blinkova@pcweek.ru .
It is hard to me to add an additional information right now, but I'll try.
I think number of student is up to ten. Our guests will live in families of our
faculty students, so accommodation and meal is free for visiting students and
their tutor(s). Disciplines include geoecology, phys. geography, geomorphology,
social geography or hydrogeology (we have chairs for every of above-mentioned
disciplines, so our guests can choose any). We plan to arrange trips to Kharkov
region and to Crimea mountains for visiting students, and several lectures about
Ukraine's geography. The program is scheduled for a week or two. We also plan
our students will be invited to a partner faculty.
Olga
Date: 11/21
From: Suzanne P. Anderson <Suzanne.Anderson@colorado.edu>
Subject: Weathering System Science Consortium information meeting
Dear Geomorphologists: Here is an opportunity to bring our perspective to the
study of chemical processes
Open Meeting Announcement
Please join us during AGU for a discussion of the proposed
Weathering System Science Consortium:
A systematic weathering science initiative
Thursday, December 11, 6:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott, 55 Fourth Street
Room: Golden Gate A1
(Light refreshments will be served.)
The study of weathering has moved forward through the hard work of single scientists and small teams of scientists around the country and the world, but the time may have come for those studying mineral weathering processes to attack important questions in weathering as a community. Recognizing this imperative, we are proposing the establishment of a new initiative in weather system science, to be named the Weathering System Science Consortium (WSSC).
WSSC is an effort to enable the community to investigate areas of uncertainty in a more systematic fashion. The WSSC will be patterned after the community research efforts spearheaded by oceanographers, seismologists, hydrologists, and ecologists. Such efforts have proved successful in drawing together scientists and advancing the field by providing technical expertise in instrumentation, standardization of methods, and provision of a data repository to facilitate the transfer of information. The time is ripe for such an initiative in the weathering sciences.
To move this initiative forward, an organizing committee of weathering system scientists convened a workshop to create the initial plan for development of a proposal outlining the Weathering System Science Consortium. The workshop took place October 19 - 22, 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland, and was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). At the meeting, a team of 18 scientists drew up ideas for the initiative. We anticipate that WSSC will be funded by NSF with proposals going through the standard NSF peer-review process. Additional information about the workshop and plans can be found at http://www.emsei.psu.edu/wss/ . To be on our mailing list, please sign up at the WSSC website.
Everyone is invited to attend this open townhall-type meeting. If possible,
for planning purposes please let us know if you will attend by sending an email
to dqk8@psu.edu by Monday, December 1. The
meeting is open to all interested parties regardless of rsvp.
Please contact me if you have questions!
Suzanne
--
Suzanne Prestrud Anderson
New address!
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
University of Colorado at Boulder
1560 30th Street, Campus Box 450
Boulder, CO 80309-0450, USA
tel: 303-492-7071
fax: 303-492-6388
suzanne.anderson@colorado.edu
Date: 11/22
From: alessandro michetti <michetti@fis.unico.it>
Subject: Session T11.08, 32IGC Firenze 2004: seismic
hazard
Dear colleagues,
In the frame of the 32nd International Geological Congress, we are organizing
the following session within the Topical Symposium T11 (Geological Hazards:
Assessment and mitigation):
T11.08 Geological data and seismic hazard maps
Abstracts will be accepted for either oral or poster presentations
Detailed information concerning the Congress and submission of abstracts at: http://www.32igc.org
Deadline for applications, including abstracts, for the GeoHost program
(providing limited funding for participating at the 32IGC) : NOVEMBER 30, 2003
Regular abstract submission deadline : January 10, 2004
Scientific Focus
This session will examine ways that geological data can improve seismic hazard
assessment by providing quantitative assessments of how geologically-recorded
slip on active faults can be represented on seismic hazard maps. This symposium
will focus on the latest scientific advancements concerning active faults and
how how this knowledge can augment seismicity data. It is hoped that this will
lead to generation of a new breed of seismic hazard maps incorporating not only
the instrumental and historical catalogues but also the long term geological
slip rate information and the influence of bedrock geology on the shaking
intensity distribution. We anticipate presentations, which emphasize the roles
of stress triggering, interferometry, geodetic data, structural and
stratigraphic studies, geomorphology and paleoseismology as inputs into hazard
maps. We also encourage presentations on the use of geological data for
deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard purposes. This symposium will be
of broad interest for studies of active faults, plate tectonics, continental
deformation, seismic hazard assessment, seismology, disaster management,
earthquake engineering and geodesy.
We look forward to receive your contributions
many dear cheerings,
The Convenors
Gerald Roberts (Birbeck and University College, London, UK,
gerald.roberts@ucl.ac.uk ),
Ioannis Papanikolau (Birbeck and University College, London, UK,
i.papanikolaou@ucl.ac.uk ),
Alessandro Michetti (Università dell'Insubria, Como, Italy,
michetti@fis.unico.it )
-------------------------
Alessandro Maria Michetti Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Fisiche
Matematiche Università dell'Insubria Via Valleggio, 11, 22100, Como, Italia
direct calls: +039 031 326215 fax: +039 031 326230
Date: 11/26
From: Sandra Brizga [
sbrizga@ozemail.com.au ]
Subject: ANZGG Conference - Mt Buffalo, Australia, Feb.
2004
Earlybird registrations and abstracts for the forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Geomorphology Group conference at Mt Buffalo Chalet (15-20 February 2004) are due next week.
Papers are invited on all aspects of geomorphology. Special sessions will be held on "mountain geomorphology" and "geomorphology and society". A range of field trips is being offered in conjunction with the conference, including day trips to the Victorian "High Country" and longer pre- and post-conference excursions (Sydney to Mt Buffalo via the Snowy Mountains, Mt Buffalo to Sydney via the Riverine Plains, Mt Buffalo to Melbourne via Gippsland and King Island).
Circulars providing more details about the conference are available from the ANZGG website: www.anzgg.org. The conference organisers can be contacted by email at: enquiries@anzgg.org .
(Please note: we have been experiencing some problems with our email server - if you have already submitted an expression of interest or registration form but have not yet received any acknowledgment, please re-send it to enquiries@anzgg.org and cc. it to meredith.orr@arts.monash.edu.au ).
Date: 11/26
From: Maggi Kelly [
mkelly@nature.berkeley.edu ]
Subject: Watershed Scientist position - UC Berkeley
FOREST WATERSHED SCIENTIST
Assistant Professor of Forest Watershed Science, tenure-track, nine-month, in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Division of Ecosystem Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of California, Berkeley, available July 1, 2004, pending budgetary approval.
The appointee will be expected to develop a nationally-recognized research program in watershed scale science related to the fields of hydrology, biogeochemistry, forest management, and/or geomorphology. Potential areas of research include but are not limited to efforts to understand the effects of changing climate, land use, and management practices on the hydrologic cycle, nutrient cycling, stream habitat quality, soil erosion processes, and forest resources. This position provides a focal point for the diverse faculty at Berkeley with expertise and interests in forest and water resources. Not only would there be links to faculty in the Division and the Department but also to faculty in allied departments on the Berkeley campus including the Departments of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Integrative Biology, and Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The candidate will be responsible for teaching and research in forest watershed science. Specific responsibilities involve teaching an undergraduate and graduate course in forested watersheds as well as participation in other environmental sciences courses at the UC Forestry Summer Field Program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field, such as forestry, ecosystem sciences, geography, watershed hydrology, riparian ecology, civil engineering, or a related field. The successful candidate must have an outstanding record of scientific accomplishment and a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. A curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, statements of research and teaching interests and experience, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:
The deadline for receipt of applications is January 16, 2004. For moreinformation visit our website at http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/departments/espm/watershed or call 510-642-8051.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Date: 11/26
From: Arthur Conacher [
Arthur.Conacher@uwa.edu.au ]
Subject: Land degradation at IGC, Glasgow
CALL FOR PAPERS
30th International Geographical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland; 15-20 August 2004
The Commission for Land Degradation and Desertification (COMLAND) is hosting the following sessions:
and, jointly with the Commission for Water Sustainability,
Papers are invited for presentation at any of these sessions.
Send ABSTRACTS to Arthur Conacher ( Arthur.Conacher@uwa.edu.au ) Please indicate your preferred session.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS January 14th 2004
Date: 11/26
From: Joseph Wheaton [
Joe.Wheaton@soton.ac.uk ]
Subject: River Restoration Survey
Hello-
If you have ever been involved in river restoration, sustainable river management or similar activities, we would like to hear about your experiences and your opinions. The web based survey only takes between five and fifteen minutes of your time and results will be made available in spring of 2004. Just follow the link below to take the anonymous survey: <http://www.geog.soton.ac.uk/users/WheatonJ/RestorationSurvey_Cover.asp>
Full details about the survey are provided at the front page. Please respond before December 20th, 2003.
Thank you for your time!
Respectfully,
Date: 11/26
From: Gregory Pope [
popeg@mail.montclair.edu ]
Subject: doctoral fellowship in Environmental Management at
Montclair State University
The following doctoral student fellowship in Environmental Management at
Montclair State University may be attractive to the readers of Geomorphlist,
particularly graduate students. Much of applied geomorphology can fall under the
guise of "environmental management", and we have the expertise here that can
appeal to that interest. If you please, communicate this interested students.
Contact me or Dean Mike Kruge (listed below) for further information. Thanks!
-Greg Pope
Earth & Environmental Studies
Montclair State University
The Doctoral Program in Environmental Management (D.Env.M.) at Montclair State
University is pleased to announce the Catherine McMullen Blake Doctoral
Fellowship. This four year fellowship will be awarded to an exceptional new,
full-time student beginning Fall 2004. The Fellowship provides a $20,000
annual stipend (12 months), full tuition waiver, and campus housing as needed.
Please see
http://www.csam.montclair.edu/denvm/ for admission criteria and program
information. The complete application including letters of reference must be
received by Feb. 10, 2004. Applicants must note that they are applying for the
McMullen Blake Fellowship. Candidates not chosen for the Fellowship will
automatically be considered for a Graduate Assistantship ($15,000 annual stipend
and tuition waiver).
Contact Dr. Michael Kruge, Associate Dean, College of Science & Mathematics, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 ( krugem@mail.montclair.edu ).
Montclair State is the second largest university in New Jersey, located 20 km west of Manhattan, providing ready access to the sites of environmental concern in the New York metropolitan area.
Date: 11/26
From: Janet Hooke [
janet.hooke@port.ac.uk ]
Subject: JIGC Glasgow 2004 - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Joint International Geomorphology Conference
BGRG with IAG and IGU Geomorphology Commission
Glasgow, August 17-20, 2004
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The British Geomorphological Research Group, in conjunction with the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) and the IGU Commission on Geomorphologic Challenges of the 21st Century, invites you to the Joint International Geomorphology Conference to be held in Glasgow, 17-20th August, 2004 in association with the International Geographical Congress.
The theme of the Conference is ‘Geomorphology and Sustainability: Towards a Sustainable Future’. It comprises whole-day sessions on:
Submission of oral and poster papers is now invited. For further details of the themes and sessions and all conference information go to the second circular at: http://www.bgrg.org/pages/meetings/conference%202004.htm
Programme
Abstracts
Abstracts should be submitted to the Conference administrators. For details go to the BGRG web site and follow instructions in the second circular. http://www.bgrg.org/pages/meetings/conference%202004.htm
Accommodation
Registration
Field Trips
For further details or enquiries about the Conference email: janet.hooke@port.ac.uk