[ECP] SCIENCE: NOVA <> Hilton Pond <> NASA ED SCHOLARSHIP
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HILTON POND
http://www.hiltonpond.org/
Although we've banded 3,410 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in York SC and
had many return in later years, it is VERY seldom anyone encounters
one of our hummers elsewhere. Thus, we were ecstatic "This Week at
Hilton Pond" when we got word of a ruby-throat found in far-off
Alabama during this year's fall migration.
For details, please view our photo essay for 15-21 November 2006 at
http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek061115.html
As always we include a tally of all birds banded and recaptured,
plus observations about a rather old White-throated Sparrow and a
local "mini-hurricane" that had positive effects on Hilton Pond.
NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the NASA Earth
and Space Science Fellowships for the 2007/2008 academic year.
Students admitted to, or already enrolled in, a full-time Master of Science
and/or doctoral program at accredited U.S. universities are eligible to apply.
Students may enter the fellowship at any time during their graduate work.
Students may also apply in their senior year prior to receiving their
baccalaureate degree, but must be admitted and enrolled in a Master of Science
and/or doctoral program at a U.S. university at the time of the award.
The NESSF is open to all students enrolled fulltime at accredited U.S.
institutions; however, U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be
given preference when two or more proposals are of equal scientific merit.
Students with disabilities and/or from underrepresented minority
groups are urged to apply.
The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified
workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards
esulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training
grants to the respective universities with the advisor serving as the
principal investigator.
The proposal deadline for new applicants is Feb. 1, 2007.
Proposals for renewal applicants are due on March 15, 2007.
For more information, visit
http://tinyurl.com/y7a2o4.
Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for NASA's
Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship. Up to 20 Fellows will
be selected to receive support for graduate education in NASA-related
disciplines.
The fellowship is open to full-time underrepresented graduate students
studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students
are selected for fellowships that include financial support and a six-week,
hands-on research experience at a NASA center. Fellowship tenure is
three years for candidates seeking either a master's or doctoral
degree in NASA-related fields.
The mission of the fellowship is to increase the number of women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in mathematics,
science, engineering and technology disciplines.
Applications are due Feb. 1, 2007.
For more information, visit http://216.15.33.202/jenkins/about/?page=main.
NOVA
In next week's repeat broadcast of "Dogs and More Dogs," learn about
the story of dogs and how they evolved into the most diverse animals
on the planet. (Subjects covered: life science, animals, evolution,
genetics)
Dec. 5 -- varies (check local listings)
Dec. 12 -- varies (check local listings)
Dec. 19 -- Wave That Shook the World (R)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/tsunami/
NOVA Presents "Dogs and More Dogs"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/dogs/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
A Potpourri of Pooches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/dogs/potpourri.html
Learn how it is that the dog, alone among Earth's species, comes
in so many shapes and sizes. (Grades 9-12)
The Truth About Dogs
http://www.pbs.org/nova/dogs/evolution.html
Read this excerpt from Stephen Budiansky's book explaining why
he feels dogs have got humans exactly where they want them.
(Grades 9-12)
Working Dogs
http://www.pbs.org/nova/dogs/working.html
View this slide show to see 10 different dogs at work, some in
age-old jobs, some in jobs less than a century old. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Dogs Around the World
http://www.pbs.org/nova/dogs/world.html
Match modern dog breeds with the country or region where their
forebears arose. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3103_dogs.html
In this classroom activity, students learn through an evolution
card game how selective pressures can affect an organism's
evolution. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3103_dogs.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
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