The Chicago area, despite its urban character, is home to significant biodiversity. Situated at the intersection of the northern boreal forest, prairie, savanna, and dune environments, Chicago is a crossroads for more than just our own species. Here the great eastern tallgrass prairies met oak-hickory woodlands as well as wetlands, savannas, swamps, and other associations, forming a complex mosaic of environments. The long history of human habitation in this region has significantly transformed local environments, but not all pre-contact environments have vanished and local efforts at restoration and conservation have begun to make a significant difference in the extent and health of indigenous plants and animals. Our logo is derived from the Hickory (Carya); local oak-hickory forests are dominated by Shagbark Hickory (C. ovata) and Bitternut Hickory (C. cordiformis).The Program on the Global Environment has a number of opportunities for advanced graduate students specializing in environmental topics, regardless of discipline. Download the PDF fliers for more information. Applications and proposals are due Friday, May 16th. All inquiries should be addressed to Dean Clason at (773) 702-1673 or pge@uchicago.edu.
GRADUATE PRECEPTOR - BA COLLOQUIUM IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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The Preceptor will be responsible for coordinating and conducting the two quarter B.A Colloquium sequence in Environmental Studies in close consultation with the Environmental Studies Faculty and Program Director. The preceptor will be responsible for guiding students in all aspects of their preparation of a B.A. Thesis and will meet with each student for a minimum of 2½ office hours/quarter to provide individual support and guidance. In addition, preceptors will assist undergraduates earlier in their program, providing thesis advice and program support.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Assistantships will be awarded for the two course Environmental Studies Core sequence (ENST 212 and 213) and up to two additional upper division courses in Environmental Studies. Teaching Assistants complete all reading assignments, attend class lectures, lead discussion, hold office hours for students, meet regularly with faculty to discuss course material and teaching strategies, and design and grade class assignments and exams.
PRIZE LECTURESHIP
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The Environmental Studies major invites proposals for a one-quarter undergraduate course to be taught in academic year 2008-2009. We welcome proposals for courses that deal with environmental topics including but not limited to environmental economics and policy, development, globalization, environmental history, landscape studies and human ecology, and environmental ethics, philosophy, and representation. Successful applicants will be appointed by the Social Sciences Collegiate Division as Environmental Studies Prize Lecturers for the academic quarter in which the course will be offered.
MENTORING GRANT
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The Program on the Global Environment invites proposals from qualified graduate students in any discipline related to Environmental Studies for grants of up to $2,500 for research that incorporates meaningful participation by Environmental Studies undergraduate majors or minors during 2008-2009. We welcome proposals for projects that address environmental topics including but not limited to environmental economics and policy, development, globalization, environmental history, landscape studies and human ecology, and environmental ethics, philosophy, and representation.
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Social Life of Forests Conference, May 30-31, 2008
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Is Development Sustainable? A Conference in Honor of Ted Steck's Retirement
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New 2008-2009 Opportunities for Graduate Students
Posted April 6
