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Socrates Projects - Environmental Science

Biodiesel from Algae

Biodiesel from AlgaeGraduate Fellow Christine Shulse & Teacher Partner Danika Garcia

Fighting global warming with algal biofuels

Bird Adaptations and Acid/Base

Bird Adaptations and Acid/BaseGraduate Fellow Nacho Vilchis & Teacher Partner Jennifer Jackson

Having a clear understanding of how reproduction over geological time periods leads to the creation of new species and the extinction of others is central for a student’s perception of natural selection and evolution.

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Ecotourism and Biodiversity

Ecotourism and BiodiversityGraduate Fellow Sheila Walsh & Teacher Partner Frank Luera

San Diego is a biodiversity hotspot and its diversity of ecosystems attracts not only unique plants and animals, but tourists as well.

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Environmental Spices

Environmental SpicesGraduate Fellow Nellie Shaul & Teacher Partner Lisa Yoneda

Analyzing cooking spices in local waters

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Job Postings

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Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Biology Education, working with STEM for undergraduates North Dakota State University; Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until filled
Position Announcement

Two Postdoctoral Positions: Chemistry education research (gen chem level) and math content (middle school level) CU-Boulder PhET Project; Review begins December 10, position open until filled.
Chem position, Math Position

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Biochemistry education tenure track faculty position
University of Georgia, Athens; Complete applications must be received by January 13, 2012. Start Date: August 2012
Contact Erin Dolan with any questions (she is head of the Search Commitee). 

Assistant Professor: 50% time Science Education, 50% time Physics/Astronomy or Meteorology/Climate Science. 
San Jose State University, California; Application Deadline Feb 1, 2012