[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 03/11/2005
Weiler, C. Susan
weilercs at whitman.edu
Fri Mar 11 17:11:49 CST 2005
DIALOG and Disccrs News
03/11/2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCIENCE NEWS
Study Might Save Whales http://snipurl.com/d3za
Environmental Sustainability Index
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-02/yu-fte020405.php)
Mystery Squid Helps Prove Ocean Research http://snipurl.com/d6fo
Tim Appenzeller and Jeffrey Kluger Win AGU Journalism Awards
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0402/feature5/online_extra.html
Hydrogen and Methane Sustain Unusual Life at Sea Floor's 'Lost City'
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pr05028
Study: Ag Runoff Fuels Massive Algae Blooms In Gulf Of California
http://tinyurl.com/3jmgf
FORUM
Formation Of The Us Subglacial Antarctic Lake Environments (Sale)
Program
SUMMER PROGRAMS, COURSES, INTERNSHIPS, MEETINGS
Understanding and Harnessing Complexity in the Environment
https://www.edjassociates.com/biocomplexity2005
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Science News
Check out this section both for news tidbits, and for
examples of how to communicate science to a non-scientist audience
Study Might Save Whales
from The News and Observer
From Sigma Xi Science in the News
BEAUFORT -- After more than 30 whales perished during a mysterious
mass beaching in North Carolina in January, sonar from U.S. Navy ships
surfaced as a possible cause.
Now scientists are trying to steer Navy vessels clear of such
tragedies.
Two Duke University researchers are devising a system intended to
predict where and when whales, dolphins and other animals swim off U.S.
shores. Navy planners could use it to put distance between some harmful
operations and vulnerable animals. http://snipurl.com/d3za
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Environmental Sustainability Index,
From Mark Francek, Geo-ed
Center for International Earth
Science Information Network (CIESIN) and the World Economic Forum,
"The ESI ranks countries on 21 elements of environmental sustainability
covering natural resource endowments, past and present pollution
levels, environmental management efforts, contributions to protection
of the global commons, and a society's capacity to improve its
environmental performance over time. The United States places 45th in
the rankings.
This high-middle ranking, just behind the Netherlands (44) and ahead
of the United Kingdom (46), reflects top-tier performance on issues
such as water quality and environmental protection capacity.
Bottom-rung results on other issues, such as waste generation and
greenhouse gas emissions, bring down the overall U.S. standing."
(quoted from "Finland tops environmental scorecard at World Economic
Forum in Davos"
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-02/yu-fte020405.php)
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Mystery Squid Helps Prove Ocean Research
from Associated Press
It took only a minute for scientists to discover a new deep-sea
species with an experimental infrared camera built in Southern
California
and light-emitting artificial lure.
Now, the National Science Foundation has agreed to spend $500,000 to
refine the concept developed by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic
Institute in Fort Pierce.
A large, 6-foot squid of a type never before photographed attacked
the bait, a bioluminescent electronic "jellyfish," about 60 seconds
after it was
turned on in August off the Louisiana coast during Operation Deep
Scope. http://snipurl.com/d6fo
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Tim Appenzeller and Jeffrey Kluger Win AGU Journalism Awards
From Harvey Leifert, AGU
WASHINGTON - Tim Appenzeller of National Geographic magazine will
receive the Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science
Journalism--Features for his article, "The Case of the MissingCarbon,"
which appeared in National Geographic's February 2004 issue.
Members of the Sullivan Award selection committee wrote, with regard
to Appenzeller's article, that it was "clearly and intelligently
written, drawing the reader into the story without unnecessary jargon.
The carbon cycle is an important topic for the public to be aware of,
and this article presented a wide breadth of material in a balanced
manner, clearly differentiating between opinion and fact. While many
authors have written about the general topic of global warming,
Appenzeller's article boldly and clearly deals with the processes
driving it. ‛The Case of the Missing Carbon' is an excellent example of
science writing that is clearly written, extensively documented, very
informative, and fun to read." Appenzeller's Sullivan Award winning
article may be read at
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0402/feature5/online_extra.html
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Hydrogen and Methane Sustain Unusual Life at Sea Floor's 'Lost City'
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pr05028
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Study: Ag Runoff Fuels Massive Algae Blooms In Gulf Of California
from Associated Press via Sigma Xi Science in the News
SAN FRANCISCO – Agricultural runoff is triggering massive algae
blooms that could harm marine life in the Gulf of California, one of
Mexico's most important fishing regions, according to a study published
Thursday.
Stanford University researchers found a direct link between
fertilizer run off from Mexico's Yaqui River Valley and sudden bursts
of marine algae in the 700-mile-long gulf, also known as the Sea of
Cortez, which separates the Baja California peninsula from mainland
Mexico. Their study, based on an analysis of satellite photos, will be
published in Thursday's issue of the journal Nature.
"We saw these really big blooms following every irrigation event in
the valley," said Michael Beman, the study's lead author and a doctoral
student in Stanford's Department of Geological and Environmental
Sciences. "It demonstrates that certain areas of the ocean are more
vulnerable to agricultural runoff than previously thought."
http://tinyurl.com/3jmgf
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Forum
Formation Of The Us Subglacial Antarctic Lake Environments (Sale)
Program
Subglacial Antarctic lake environments (SALE) have attracted great
scientific and lay public interest in recent years. SALE will be a
focus
of scientific and engineering exploration and research in Antarctica
for the next decade or more. It is also highly likely that SALE will be
a
major focus for the IPY 2007-2009 scientific theme - "exploring new
frontiers". Now is the time for the US Antarctic science community to
better organize and coordinate their efforts in this important and
emerging arena of polar science, engineering, and education.
In the US, a strong and diverse community has developed that has
interest in SALE exploration and research. While many workshops and
meetings have been conducted, US SALE interests would benefit from
better coordination and advocacy. To this end a small group, who have
been deeply involved in establishing the SALE agenda in the US and
internationally, have joined together to form the US SALE Program.
To better organize US efforts, Texas A&M University has agreed to
establish a SALE Program Office (PO) to provide focus and coordination
for all aspects of SALE exploration and research. The SALE Program
Office will create synergy by not only serving the US community, but
also the recently approved SCAR international Scientific Research
Program - SALE and the agreed IPY coalition of six countries -
SALE-UNITED (SALE UNified International Team for Exploration and
Discovery). The SALE PO will act as a clearing house for US SALE
interests providing a direct conduit to the international community
through SCAR SALE and the ICSU/WMO Joint IPY Committee. The SALE PO
will be Directed by Chuck Kennicutt. Shortly a web site will be
launched to provide a central location for SALE activities.
The structure of the US SALE Program follows that of many other
successful programs and includes an Executive Committee (US SALE ExCom)
and creates a US SALE Science and Technology Steering Committee
(USSSTSC). The SALE ExCom and USSSTSC will provide a focus for advice,
coordination, and leadership in all aspects of SALE exploration and
research in the US while also coordinating education and outreach
activities. The US SALE Program itself will consist of a series of
science, technology, education, and communications/public relations
committees (see the attached figure). The USSSTSC will consist of the
US SALE ExCom and the Committee Chairs.
US SALE Executive Committee (ExCom) - Robin Bell (LDEO), Chuck
Kennicutt (TAMU), John Priscu (MSU), Berry Lyons (OSU), Ross Powell
(NIU) and Joan Fitzpatrick (USGS)
US SALE Science and Technology Steering Committee - US SALE ExCom
plus Stefan Vogel (NIU), Slawek Tulaczyk (UCSC), Brian Lanoil (UCR),
Michael Studinger (LDEO)and Brent Christner (MSU).
Attached are the Terms of Reference for US SALE, the Committee Chair
assignments and a committee organizational chart. We have asked the
Committee Chairs to rapidly establish their committees.
The Committee Chair is expected to lead the committee, recruit
committee members and communicate with the broader community. It is
expected that the topical committees will operate relatively
autonomously responding to requests for advice, organizing
workshops/meeting as appropriate to set the SALE agenda in each focus
area, and coordinating activities in each area. The Chair will also be
expected to identify funding opportunities and lead, or assist,
community responses to them. The Chair will also liaise with other SALE
committees and organizations to develop cross-disciplinary connections
and promote venues to consider common issues.
We invite everyone with interests in SALE research and exploration
to contact the SALE Program Office ( m-kennicutt at tamu.edu). Statements
of interest will be sent on to the appropriate contact within the US
SALE Program.
This is an exciting opportunity and we hope that you will join with
us to make it happen!
US SALE Science and Technology Steering Committee:
Robin Bell (LDEO) rbinb at ldeo.columbia.edu
Chuck Kennicutt (TAMU) m-kennicutt at tamu.edu
John Priscu (MSU) jpriscu at montana.edu
Berry Lyons (OSU) lyons.142 at osu.edu
Ross Powell (NIU) ross at geol.niu.edu
Joan Fitzpatrick (USGS) jfitz at usgs.gov
Stefan Vogel (NIU) vogel.118 at osu.edu
Slawek Tulaczyk (UCSC) tulaczyk at ucsc.ecu
Brian Lanoil (UCR) brian.lanoil at ucr.edu
Brent Christner (MSU) bchristner at montana.edu
Michael Studinger (LDEO) mstuding at ldeo.columbia.edu
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings
Understanding and Harnessing Complexity in the Environment, 2005
Meeting of the Biocomplexity in the Environment Awardees
March 21-23, 2005
Arlington, VA
The Biocomplexity Priority Area at the NSF will be ending in 2005
and this conference will provide an opportunity for this community to
offer ideas on research directions in the future. The conference will
consist of plenary sessions, poster sessions, and breakout sessions.
Keynote speakers have been invited to address issues of relevance to
the Environmental Research and Education community.
While this conference is organized for NSF Biocomplexity PI's, it is
open to the public and anyone who is interested in complex
environmental systems is invited to attend--the draft agenda and
registration form are available at
https://www.edjassociates.com/biocomplexity2005
The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Monday, March 21, 2005 7:30am - 5:45pm
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:30am - 12:30pm
In order to begin the registration process, please visit
https://www.edjassociates.com/biocomplexity2005
Please note all participants are required to register if you plan to
attend this event.
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for the conference at
the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel, located at 2799 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Arlington VA, 22202. Please make your room reservation
directly with the hotel by taking advantage of the online reservation
link provided on the conference web page. When making your room
reservation please refer to Group Code G- 2NSF to ensure you receive
the group rate at the prevailing Government Per Diem (currently $153,
single, $178.00 double, $203.00 triple and $228.00 quadruple) plus
9.75% tax. Check-in is 3:00 pm. check-out is 12:00 pm. A credit card is
required to guarantee the reservation. Deposits are fully refundable if
a room is cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival - be sure you get the
cancellation confirmation number if you do cancel. If you plan to stay
after the conference you need to make your reservations as soon as
possible. The group rate will be extended to all participants for up to
3 days before or after the conference dates.
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