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Sixth grade science at Beaver is called "The Science of Place". I've always felt that appreciating and developing a deep knowledge of the place that you live in is at the root of science learning. Coupling that with learning from people who are indigenous to those lands and whose traditional knowledge about a place are so rich was a great privilege. See below for a post about my 6th grade spring ecology unit: https://lnkd.in/e-afBy3w

PhD Opportunities 📢   1️⃣ The importance of location of origin for wildflower seed mixes   Wildflower seed mixes have been popularised as an ecologically conscientious way for the public to preserve native flora and their associated pollinators. However, species choices are frequently prioritised by aesthetic and horticultural considerations rather than their ecology and restorative roles. The evolutionary and ecological impacts of these plantings need to be studied in a UK context. This project will develop case studies of focal wildflower species that are frequently planted in the UK to quantify the genetic differentiation, local adaptation, and ecological impacts of naturally established populations compared to commercial sources of these species.   Led by Durham University, Plantlife is a CASE partner.   Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5gawB47 2️⃣ Protecting native flowers under climate change by creating natural temperature buffers   Many rare UK wildflowers are under threat from climate change. Efforts are underway to reintroduce these species in species-rich grasslands, but one of the main challenges is how to protect the young seedlings from heat stress, which is likely to become ever more prevalent under climate change. Your role will be to investigate which combinations of grassland species could be used to create these temperature buffer zones that would protect the seedling development of rare wildflowers.    Led by University of York, Plantlife is a CASE partner.   Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/etHMgYrQ   #PHDOpportunity #AcademicOpportunity #PHD #BiologyPHD #Academia #Ecologyphd #Ecology #Biology #Meadows #GRASSLANDS #Research #phdlife #phdjobs #phdposition

Wonderful PhD project in plant restoration/conservation for anyone searching for one in the UK.

Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.) (Pollinators) - Illinois Natural History Survey The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) and the Department of Entomology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant at the Ph.D. level to work on plants, pollinators, and conservation in Illinois. The student will work with Drs. Mark Davis (INHS) and Dr. Adam Dolezal (Entomology). The focus of this project is to understand how habitat management practices in an agricultural mosaic impact plant communities and pollinator diversity. This project will merge conventional plant and pollinator monitoring methodologies, with cutting-edge environmental DNA and remote sensing approaches. Expected outcomes include a better understanding of linkages between landscape-scale impacts of conservation management practices on ecosystem functions and services, inventories of pollinators in managed lands in Illinois, and a robust comparison of innovative monitoring technologies and methodologies with conventional approaches to biodiversity monitoring. See Details here: https://lnkd.in/gtHrf9MK #entomology #plants #pollinators #ecology

Maine Students Develop Own Paths in Human Ecology On my recent college visit trip to Maine, I uncovered another hidden gem that is a great option for students interested in the field of human ecology.  At the College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor, ME, all of the approximately 350 students design their own degree in human ecology by choosing clusters of topics in different related areas that most intrigue them (from farming & food systems to biomedical studies & molecular biology to sustainable business to marine science, and more)! The unique COA approach is interdisciplinary and experiential, with a focus on working collaboratively for positive change. This small private college is located on Mount Desert Island, in the Acadia National Park, which provides easy access to an amazing outdoor laboratory of bays, mountains, trees, and wildlife.  As you might expect, their focus on sustainability is easily seen on campus with their farm and forest properties, community gardens, sustainable buildings, and policies for waste minimization & recycling. I love their community connections - one example being the on-campus Dorr Museum of Natural History in which visitors and community members can learn about the natural history of Maine through interactive displays and programs - all of which are designed and produced by COA students.   My impression of campus was that it had a decidedly laid back feel and quite a lot of happy students who loved being able to direct their own studies and pursue academics in a less scripted way than many other traditional colleges offer.  The strong sense of community extended from the cottage-like residences to the easy to access outdoor activities (kayaking, sailing,etc.) to the wide variety of delicious food options at the dining hall, accommodating vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore diets alike. COA draws students from over 40 states and 45 countries. All students complete an internship and a senior capstone project as part of their degree program. COA’s holistic admissions process is test-optional and they specifically look for students demonstrating intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and an ability to thrive in a self-directed environment. If you know of a student interested in some aspect of human ecology, this may be an option for consideration. There are many colleges and universities available to students, depending on their interests and career goals.  Confident College Planning helps families uncover a variety of new options they may not have heard of and guides students all throughout the application process.  Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com for assistance – I would love to help you on your college planning journey! #highereducation https://lnkd.in/e-rMVnuA

Maine Students Develop Own Paths in Human Ecology On my recent college visit trip to Maine, I uncovered another hidden gem that is a great option for students interested in the field of human ecology.  At the College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor, ME, all of the approximately 350 students design their own degree in human ecology by choosing clusters of topics in different related areas that most intrigue them (from farming & food systems to biomedical studies & molecular biology to sustainable business to marine science, and more)! The unique COA approach is interdisciplinary and experiential, with a focus on working collaboratively for positive change. This small private college is located on Mount Desert Island, in the Acadia National Park, which provides easy access to an amazing outdoor laboratory of bays, mountains, trees, and wildlife.  As you might expect, their focus on sustainability is easily seen on campus with their farm and forest properties, community gardens, sustainable buildings, and policies for waste minimization & recycling. I love their community connections - one example being the on-campus Dorr Museum of Natural History in which visitors and community members can learn about the natural history of Maine through interactive displays and programs - all of which are designed and produced by COA students.   My impression of campus was that it had a decidedly laid back feel and quite a lot of happy students who loved being able to direct their own studies and pursue academics in a less scripted way than many other traditional colleges offer.  The strong sense of community extended from the cottage-like residences to the easy to access outdoor activities (kayaking, sailing,etc.) to the wide variety of delicious food options at the dining hall, accommodating vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore diets alike. COA draws students from over 40 states and 45 countries. All students complete an internship and a senior capstone project as part of their degree program. COA’s holistic admissions process is test-optional and they specifically look for students demonstrating intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and an ability to thrive in a self-directed environment. If you know of a student interested in some aspect of human ecology, this may be an option for consideration. There are many colleges and universities available to students, depending on their interests and career goals.  Confident College Planning helps families uncover a variety of new options they may not have heard of and guides students all throughout the application process.  Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com for assistance – I would love to help you on your college planning journey! #collegesanduniversities #collegeadmissions https://lnkd.in/egv5kib2

For people who want to get a general overview of political ecology, there's also the International Handbook of Political Ecology edited by Raymond L. Bryant and published by Elgar in 2017. #politicalecology #politics #ecology #academia #research #criticaltheory #environment #climatecrisis #climatechange https://lnkd.in/gkTqYZRb

📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS✍️ SUMMER SCHOOL 📜RURAL FUTURES📜  ‘Governance at the edge of the State’ (GOVEDSTA) Summer School 📍Bologna, Italy 🗓️23-27 June 2025 🚨Deadline: Applications should be made through no later than 15 February 2025 This Summer School addresses the question of rural futures ‘at the edge of the state’ from a planetary perspective. We propose a programme that builds on current agrarian research by considering contemporary transformations in farming, forestry, (agro-)pastoralism, and extractivism in correlation with questions of public authority, work, and labour in global capitalist supply chains. The intent is to re-imagine together (a scope for) contemporary rural geographies through analysing their global dynamics, ramifications, and effects from a planetary, inter-scalar perspective. This 9th edition of the GOVEDSTA Summer School builds on its institutional partners, which have a longstanding expertise in the political ecology of land, mineral resources, food, and conservation governance – while paying particular attention to questions (and conflicts) around rights and access that are of concern in today’s complex dynamics of rural dispossession, commodification, and accumulation. We invite applicants to consider these specific questions: ✅Which specific transformations do we see emerging in contemporary dynamics of rural dispossession, commodification, and accumulation? ✅Which new interfaces result from these changes (e.g., between rural and urban, human, and extra-human, material, and immaterial dimensions of change)? ✅What transformations in and conflicts over property and land emerge? ✅How are the roles of and relations between capital, labour, and public authority reconfiguring in these processes? ✅What new institutions and challenges for governance arise? 🔎🔗For more details, click 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eyZcGSkM #summerschol #ruralstudies #conflict #governance # Koen Vlassenroot Bert Suykens Jeroen Adam Karen Büscher María Martín de Almagro, PhD

Although focused on ecology, the presented principles can be applied in other fields! https://lnkd.in/dRTfEM3Q "We acknowledge that it can be challenging for researchers to remain engaged with the complexities of statistical practice (...) it is our hope that clear guidance and critical engagement with statistical methods will help to build statistical competence and fluency" At the Advance Data Analysis unit GIMM, we aim to give that kind of guidance and support. Working alongside researchers to improve their statistical literacy and see the improvement in methodology but, above all else, in their understanding, is truly rewarding. #stats