Friday, March 18, 2016

#PolarWeek - Guest Blog #2 on ScienceBorealis!

Hello again ehPECSers! 

Just in case you were not getting enough joy (and spam) from Polar Week, we have another splendid guest blog post on Science Borealis written by Catherine Doucet! Please read, enjoy and share:

http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/a-day-among-lapland-longspurs/ 

We are nearing the end of Polar Week, but there is still plenty of time to tweet your polar news or research by adding #PolarWeek and #ehPECS. Share your polar passion with the rest of us! 

I hope you learned something new about your polar colleagues this week, I know I did,

Kristen ❄

Education and Outreach Co-Chair,
APECS Canada 

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

#PolarWeek - Guest Blog on ScienceBorealis!

Hello ehPECSers!

Rolanda Steenwig wrote a guest blog for Science Borealis in the name of Polar Week! Check it out here, and just feel that polar pride circulate through your system: 

http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/arctic-breeding-common-eiders-and-the-students-that-study-them/  

Stay tuned this week at http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/ for more...!

Kristen ❄

Education and Outreach Co-Chair,
APECS Canada 

POLAR WEEK and Arctic Science Summit Week - live-streaming

Dear APECS,

Happy Polar Week!

 

Live-Streaming @ AOS 2016!

Join in free from anywhere in the world - live-streamed sessions from the Arctic Observing Summit and Arctic Science Summit Week, University of Alaska Fairbanks - https://assw2016.org/streaming (March 15-18).

 

Regards,

Gabriela

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Gabriela Ibarguchi, Ph .D.

Biodiversity in Harsh Environments
ibarguchi@biology.ca | (613) 532-3198

Associate Director, International Study of Arctic Change (ISAC)

‘Eyes High’ Postdoctoral Associate, Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW, ES-1040, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada

http://arctic.ucalgary.ca/ | http://www.arcticchange.org/

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ainapeople/postdocs/gabriela-ibarguchi

 

Monday, March 14, 2016

#PolarWeek

Happy Polar Week APECS Canada!!

Starting today March 14th and going until March 18th, APECS Canada and APECS International is celebrating Polar Week during the spring equinox! There are many exciting activities planned (here's ideas and info from APECS: http://www.apecs.is/outreach/international-polar-week.html), and I'll kick it off with the an email to APECS Canada about #PolarWeek:

Step 1) on facebook or twitter, share anything related to the amazing polar work you do and pop the hashtag #PolarWeek on it  - easy as that!
Step 2) if you are feeling particularly Canadian, toss on a #ehpecs as well and then we'll have a lovely record of your amazing social media sharing!

For examples, search #PolarWeek on twitter and see what other polar early career researchers from around the world are posting. 

From our Education and Outreach Coordinator, contact Kristen Peck (kmpeck@ualberta.ca) if you are interested in presenting to school-groups in the coming weeks, or if you know a Grade 2-7 teacher interested in having a presentation! There will be fantastic webinars connecting scientists to classrooms in Canada from April 4-8th - after kids are back from Spring Break :)

For fans of amazing photography, check out the entries for the APECS International Polar Week Photo Competition:

Thanks for your participation and for sharing your passion about polar science! Keep an eye out for more info this Polar Week and see you on twitter!

Cheers,
Meagan

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Meagan Grabowski, MSc
APECS Canada Co-Chair International Relations
Jane Glassco Northern Fellow 2015-17



Sunday, March 13, 2016

Fwd: PhD position - Sustainable Fisheries - Nunavut

Hello!
See information below
I am forwarding for Stephen Shott, Carleton University
Cheers,
Vicki


-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: PhD position
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:49:33 -0500
From: cuNorth <cunorth@lists.carleton.ca>
Reply-To: no-reply@carleton.ca
To: Derek Mueller <derek.mueller@carleton.ca>


Join the Research Team "Towards a Sustainable Fishery for  Nunavummiut" under the supervision of Dr. Stephan Schott in the  School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University      Dr. Schott is looking for a candidate that would like to start a PhD in   Public  Policy and who is interested in research pertaining to the integration of  traditional knowledge and western science for Arctic fisheries and wildlife  management, the assessment of sustainable economic development  opportunities and food security in the Arctic. There is sufficient   flexibility in  research design around the research topics so that students can be   creative in  research methodologies and activities.    We seek applications from strong candidates with a clear interdisciplinary  interest in the fields of public policy, economics, natural resource  management, geography and environmental studies, anthropology or  biology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of researchers  that engage in interdisciplinary research in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut  in collaboration with local communities and authorities (for more  information about the project see http://www.arcticfishery.ca/index.php).  Previous experience in the Arctic is an asset but not a requirement.    Generous funding of $ 21,000 per year (including 14 % benefits) from July  1 st 2016 until September 30 2019 is guaranteed. In addition Carleton  University is offering entrance scholarships to recruit outstanding domestic  (Canadian) students and facilitation in applying for further external   funding.  Qualified potential students are encouraged to apply directly to Dr. Stephan  Schott by E-mail: stephan.schott@carleton.ca and to the PhD supervisor  Saul Schwartz by E-mail at: saul_schwartz@carleton.ca. Please provide a  statement of interest, a CV, an unofficial transcript and 2 references.   In order  to be considered for an entrance scholarship please apply as soon as   possible  at http://carleton.ca/sppa/phd/.    ---  You are currently subscribed to the cunorth distribution list as: derek.mueller@carleton.ca.    To subscribe to this list, send an email to join-cunorth@lists.carleton.ca; to unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-cunorth@lists.carleton.ca    For more information regarding this list and Northern Research at Carleton University please visit http://carleton.ca/northernresearch  





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Vicki Sahanatien, PhD
PO Box 1584
Iqaluit, NU  CANADA
X0A 0H0



Thursday, March 10, 2016

Fwd: Appointment of Canada's IASC Delegate / Nomination du délégué du Canada au CISA

For your information
Vicki
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Info, POLAR-POLAIRE <info@polar.gc.ca>
Date: 2016-03-10 9:51 GMT-05:00
Subject: Appointment of Canada's IASC Delegate / Nomination du délégué du Canada au CISA
To:


Dear colleagues  /  Chers collègues,

(La version française suit)

Appointment of Dr. Wayne Pollard as Canada's IASC Delegate

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is pleased to announce that Dr. Wayne Pollard has been appointed as Canada's Delegate to the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Council, beginning April 1st, 2016. This appointment is based on a recommendation from a four-member Selection Committee comprised of individuals with a broad understanding of Canadian Arctic science and policy.

Dr. Pollard is Full Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, with a primary research focus on permafrost geomorphology and hydrology, specializing in cold polar deserts. He is the Research Director of McGill's Arctic Research Station (MARS) on Axel Heiberg Island in Nunavut, and McGill's Sub-Arctic Research Station (MSARS) in Schefferville, Quebec. Dr. Pollard is an internationally recognized polar scientist with more than 35 years of research experience in the Arctic and more than 20 years in the Antarctic. He has been actively involved on various national and international polar science committees, including as a member of Canada's International Polar Year (IPY) Advisory Committee and Canada's National IPY Committee. He currently serves as Vice President of the Canadian Network of Northern Research Operators and as Chair of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant Northern Research Supplements Committee.

IASC is an international scientific organization that encourages and facilitates cooperation and supports leading-edge Arctic research on a circumpolar and international level. The IASC Council sets priorities and guides the work of the organization, much of which is carried out through its Working Groups and Arctic Data Committee. As Canada's Delegate, Dr. Pollard will represent Canadian Arctic science interests within the IASC Council and promote increased international collaboration. For further information about IASC, please visit: http://www.iasc.info/

As Canada's adhering body to IASC, Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is responsible for appointing Canadian representatives to the IASC Council and scientific Working Groups. For further information about POLAR, please visit: http://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/

________________________________

Nomination de Wayne Pollard à titre de délégué du Canada au CISA

Savoir polaire Canada (POLAIRE) a le plaisir d'annoncer la nomination de M. Wayne Pollard à titre de délégué du Canada au conseil du Comité international pour les sciences arctiques (CISA) à compter du 1er avril 2016. La nomination repose sur une recommandation d'un comité de sélection composé de quatre membres issus d'un large éventail de la sphère canadienne des sciences et de la politique sur l'Arctique.

M. Pollard (PhD) est professeur titulaire du département de Géographie de l'Université McGill et sa priorité de recherche est la géomorphologie et l'hydrologie du pergélisol, spécialisation dans les déserts polaires froids. Il est directeur de recherche de la station de recherche arctique de McGill (MARS) sur l'île Axel Heiberg au Nunavut, ainsi que de la station de recherche subarctique de McGill (MSARS) à Schefferville, au Québec. M. Pollard est un spécialiste des sciences polaires de renommée internationale, qui possède plus de 35 années d'expérience de recherche dans l'Arctique et plus de 20 années en Antarctique. Il a participé directement à divers comités nationaux et internationaux sur les sciences polaires, notamment à titre de membre du comité consultatif canadien de l'Année polaire internationale (API) et du comité national de l'API du Canada. Il est actuellement vice-président du Réseau canadien d'opérateurs de recherche nordique et président du comité du Programme de suppléments à une subvention à la découverte en recherche nordique.

Le CISA est un organisme scientifique international qui favorise et facilite la collaboration et appuie les recherches arctiques innovatrices au niveau circumpolaire et international. Le Conseil du CISA établit les priorités et guide le travail de l'organisme, dont une bonne partie est exécutée par ses groupes de travail et le comité des données sur l'Arctique. À titre de délégué du Canada, M. Pollard représentera les intérêts canadiens en matière de sciences de l'Arctique au sein du conseil du CISA et agira en faveur d'une plus grande coopération internationale. Pour en savoir plus sur le CISA, visiter l'adresse : http://www.iasc.info/

À titre d'organisme canadien adhérant au CISA, Savoir polaire Canada (POLAIRE) a la tâche de nommer les représentants canadiens au conseil du CISA et à ses groupes de travail scientifiques. Pour en savoir plus sur POLAIRE, visiter l'adresse : http://www.canada.ca/fr/savoir-polaire.html



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Vicki Sahanatien, PhD
PO Box 1584
Iqaluit, NU  CANADA
X0A 0H0



Wednesday, March 9, 2016

International Polar Week - Iqaluit, NU Film Event

Celebrate International Polar Week - 14-20 March 2016

To get involved in APECS-Canada National activities - contact Kristen Peck.

And if you are in Iqaluit - join us for some great Arctic films.

Cheers,
Vicki

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Vicki Sahanatien, PhD
Chair, APECS-Canada 2015-16
PO Box 1584
Iqaluit, NU  CANADA
X0A 0H0



Friday, March 4, 2016

Job - Wildlife Technician - CWS - Arctic Birds

Interested in Arctic Bird research?
A job ad for you 



--
Vicki Sahanatien, PhD
Chair APECS-Canada 2015-16

PO Box 1584
Iqaluit, NU  CANADA
X0A 0H0



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Fwd: Graduate Student Opportunity

FYI
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Robert Hollister <hollistr@gvsu.edu>
Date: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:43 AM
Subject: Graduate Student Opportunity
To: ITEX-LIST@lists.ubc.ca


Graduate Research Assistantship Announcement

"Vegetation change in northern Alaska"

 

A graduate research assistantship at the Masters level is available with

Dr. Robert Hollister in the Department of Biology, Grand Valley State University (GVSU)

(http://faculty.gvsu.edu/hollistr/Projects.html)

 

The project is working to document and understand vegetation change in northern Alaska associated with climate change.  The current funding for the research is from NSF as part of the Arctic Observatory Network and the GVSU component contributes to a larger project that links findings from automated sensor platforms that measure a suite of vegetation surface properties at the sub-meter scale (led by Steve Oberbauer at Florida International University) with medium-scale aerial imagery, using Kite Aerial Photography acquired throughout the growing season and satellite imagery (led by Craig Tweedie at the University of Texas in El Paso) to scale observed changes to the regional level.  The research incorporates a warming experiment to forecast vegetation change due to climate change at study sites established in the mid 90's as part of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) network (ITEX is a network or collaborating researchers that use a common protocol so that observations from across the tundra can be analyzed together and result in high impact synthesis papers).  The project now includes over 20 years of observations and there are a wide array of options for study. 

 

The duties of this position will include field sampling of tundra vegetation in Barrow and Atqasuk, Alaska, leading the field crew in Alaska, coordinating logistics, organization and analyses of data collected previously and by the candidate, and the completion of a thesis and peer-reviewed publications, as well as the successful completion of the requirements of the degree.  Competitive candidates for this position will have a strong work ethic, proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE scores, and evidence of scholastic success.  Preference will be given to applicants who are self-motivated and enthusiastic about conducting field-based research.  The position will be based in Grand Rapids, MI, with field work in Alaska.  The position is available to begin in May or August 2016.

 

The successful candidate will receive tuition support and a competitive stipend.

To apply, please submit the following as an attached pdf to Robert Hollister hollistr@gvsu.edu 

1)            personal statement of career goals

2)            resume or curriculum vitae

3)            transcripts

4)            GRE scores

5)            contact information for three references

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected.



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Ann Balasubramaniam
PhD Candidate
Water Lab
200 University Ave
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
519-888-4567 ext.36540
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