Announcements
Help Wanted: Website Assistant - Description and Deadline Changed!
Wisconsin Ecology is seeking an organized, graphic design- and web-savvy student to assist us in our website redesign and the reshaping of our web identity. We are transitioning to a content management system called Squarespace. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the redesign of our new website, implementing our new website design and loading new content.
Desired Qualifications:
- Our ideal candidate would be a student with significant experience in graphic design, especially for the web. Print graphic design and brand development experience would also be valuable
- Prior experience with content management systems and/or html preferred
- Knowledge of good web design practices and various web development platforms
- Efficient organization and time-management skills
Hours and Compensation: $15/hour; 4-5 hours/week for approx. 20 weeks
To Apply: Email a cover letter describing your relevant prior experience, resume, unofficial transcript and contact information for 3 references to wisconsinecology(at)mailplus.wisc.edu by Monday, November 30 at 5:00pm. The chosen candidate will begin work immediately upon hire.
Ecology Symposia
2010 Spring Ecology Symposium | April 15-16
Featured Guest Speaker: Dr. Joan G. Ehrenfeld, Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Rutgers University
Both lectures will be held in the Biotechnology Center Auditorium, 425 Henry Mall
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 | 4:00PM
Understanding Plant Invasions in Fragmented Landscapes
Invasive non-native plants have become widespread, but not invariably ubiquitous, in the patches of natural habitat found in suburban and exurban landscapes. Understanding the factors accounting for the presence and abundance of these species requires both extensive data and an understanding of the landscape context in which these patches occur. Dr. Ehrenfeld will discuss the use of citizen scientists as observers to collect information on occurrence of exotic species, and the patterns of occurrence that emerge from both these data and other studies of exotics in the New Jersey environment.
Reception with food and beverage to follow.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 | 2:00PM
Invasive plants, soils and ecosystem processes: What have we learned so far?
Invasive plants affect the soil they grow in, as do all plants, native or exotic. A large amount of research has been devoted to understanding if and how the plant-soil nexus affects invasion processes. Dr. Ehrenfeld will discuss the current status of this work, and describe her recent research on the role of legacy effects in understanding plant-soil interactions in invasion ecology.
Graduate student presentations will follow Dr. Ehrenfeld's lecture. More info to come.
Free and open to the public.
2009 Fall Ecology Symposium | October 8
Featured Guest Speaker: Andrew C. Revkin, renowned science writer and environmental reporter for The New York Times
Thanks to all who attended! You helped make it a very successful event.
Social Events
Meet fellow ecologists on campus, talk ecology, and share ideas!Eco-Lunch
A meta-lab meeting for ecologists at UW-MadisonWhen: Every Monday, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: 462 Moore Hall
Click Here to see who's presenting next
First Friday Happy Hours
Mingle with students and faculty from the many ecology-related departments on campus.When: first Friday of every month, starting at 5:00pm
Where: Der Rathskeller, Memorial Union.
Ecology Socials
Informal gatherings for students and post-docs. Include presentations by graduate students and/or post-docs and snacks. Please bring a snack to share, if you'd like.Next Social: Wednesday, November 18 @ 5:00pm
Where: 15 Science Hall