The George Perkins Marsh Institute and Jeanne X. Kasperson Research Library announce the Spring 2009 Seminar Series. Seminars will present cutting-edge research on human/environment interactions taking place at Clark University and are designed to catalyze discussions regarding future research possibilities. Seminars are open to all in the Clark community and will take place from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm in the University Center Lurie Conference Room. The January 29th seminar (only) will take place in the University Center Grace Conference Room. The format is a 30 minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of questions and discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own brown-bag lunch if desired.
Seminar dates speakers are as follows:
1/29 |
Framing Wind: The Importance of State Policy and Perceptions in Deploying Climate-Mitigating Energy Technologies |
2/12 |
Using Lawn Maps to Catalyze Human-Environment Research: The Case of Suburban Boston Colin Polsky, Assistant Professor of Geography, Clark University |
2/26 |
Impacts of Recent Sea Ice Decline on Biological Productivity in Arctic Shelf Seas Karen Frey, Assistant Professor of Geography, Clark University |
3/12 |
Carbon Consequences of Forest Disturbance and Regrowth Across North America Christopher Williams, Assistant Professor of Geography, Clark University |
3/26 |
Competing Revolutions in Health Risk Analysis and Toxicity Testing for Chemical Exposures Dale Hattis, Research Professor, George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark University |
4/9 |
Practicing Globalization in Bolivia's Wood Products Industry: A Relational Perspective on South-to-North Value Chain Relations James T. Murphy, Assistant Professor of Geography; Adjunct Assistant Professor of IDCE, Clark University |
If there are any questions regarding seminars or speakers, please feel free to contact Rob Johnston.
The Kasperson Library will be closed from Saturday, December 20th through Sunday, January 4th, and will reopen on Monday, January 5th. From January 5th through January 9th, the library will be open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with no evening hours, and will be closed the weekend of the 10th and 11th. We will resume evening and weekend hours beginning January 12th.
The George Perkins Marsh Institute (GPMI) is offering assistance to graduate students working on faculty research projects for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters. The goal of the Program is to assist faculty in developing and conducting research projects. The program is intended to support projects related to GPMI's focus on the environment, technology and/or development, with an emphasis on risk management, human-environment relationships and sustainability. Marsh is multidisciplinary and conducts research through associations with departments on campus including Biology, Economics, Geography, Government, IDCE, and Clark Labs, among others. For a listing of recent projects, please see:
http://www.clarku.edu/departments/marsh/projectsDuring the 2008-09 academic year approximately $4,500 will be available for the Marsh Research Intern Program. It is anticipated that the program will support 2-4 interns working 6-10 hours per week. Support may be requested for up to 18 weeks during the remainder of the academic year. The pay rate is $12/hour.
Marsh Intern applications must be submitted by faculty, who may (but need not) identify specific students as part of their application requests. Graduate students may not apply independently for this program. Interested students are encouraged to contact faculty who may require research assistance, who may then apply on their behalf.
How to apply: Faculty should provide a formal letter of application (two-pages maximum) that includes:
In addition to the application letter, faculty who are not currently engaged in research at GPMI must include a two-page curriculum vitae. Materials must be combined into a single electronic file (Microsoft Word or pdf) and submitted via email to Pamela Dunkle at PDunkle@clarku.edu. The deadline for submissions was November 17, 2008. However, this program will be available again in the Fall of 2009.
Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated based on such factors as the quality, relevance and impact of the proposed project, cost-effectiveness, qualifications of the faculty applicant, and relationship to Marsh Institute priorities. Final decisions will be made by the Director, who may request recommendations from the GPMI Steering Committee. Decisions will be announced by early December.
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
With over 25,000 books, technical reports and government documents, the Kasperson Research Library offers one of the most extensive research collections in North America on environmental hazards, international development, and human dimensions of global environmental change. Additionally, the library collection includes holdings in technology, water, energy policy, and sustainability. In addition, to remain current with recent happenings in these subject areas, the library receives over 260 journals and newsletters. It has received national and international recognition, and has been judged by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) to be one of four outstanding libraries on risks and hazards in the United States. You can learn more about the research library from their web site at http://www.clarku.edu/research/kaspersonlibrary.