From rhmacd at wm.edu Mon Nov 13 20:04:00 2006 From: rhmacd at wm.edu (Heather Macdonald) Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:04:00 -0500 Subject: [Biocomplexity] Last Call - two workshop opportunities Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20061113225606.028c5710@mail.wm.edu> Colleagues, We are pleased to announce two workshops offered through the Building Strong Geoscience Departments Program, which is a sponsored activity of NAGT, AGI, AGU, and GSA. Please forward to others who might be interested. I apologize in advance for duplicate postings. The Role of Departments in Preparing Future Geoscience Professionals - January 10-12, 2007 Workshop for Heads and Chairs of Earth and Space Science Departments - December 10, 2006 (in association with AGU) The application deadline for each workshop is November 14, 2006 +++++ The workshop on The Role of Departments in Preparing Future Geoscience Professionals will be held January 10-12, 2007 in Williamsburg, VA. The goal of this workshop is to improve the ability of departments to prepare geoscience students for professional careers including traditional roles in academia, government research, industry, and teaching, as well as opportunities in business, law, public service, and elsewhere. This workshop provides an opportunity to think broadly about the support we provide geoscience students within and beyond the curriculum as they prepare for professional careers. For more information, please see http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/professionalprep/overview.html The on-line application form is at the following webpage (note deadline of Nov 14) http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/professionalprep/application.html Conveners: Heather Macdonald (College of William and Mary) and Cathy Manduca (Carleton College) +++++ The workshop for Heads and Chairs of Earth and Space Science departments is Sunday, December 10, in San Francisco, just before the Fall AGU meeting. This one-day workshop will provide an opportunity for both new and experienced heads and chairs to learn more about being an effective department leader, to discuss successful strategies (as well as challenges) with others, and to meet other heads and chairs. The workshop is offered through the AGU Heads and Chairs Board. Information about the workshop is given on the workshop webpage: http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/heads-chairs06/index.html The on-line application for the workshop is on the following webpage (note deadline of Nov 14): http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/heads-chairs06/application.html Workshop leaders: Heather Macdonald, College of William and Mary Gene Bierly, American Geophysical Union Tim Bralower, Pennsylvania State University Bill Dannevik, Saint Louis University Diane Doser, University of Texas, El Paso Jay Gregg, Oklahoma State University Don Wuebbles, University of Illinois ******************************* Heather Macdonald Chancellor Professor of Geology College of William and Mary 757-221-2443 fax: 757-221-2093 rhmacd at wm.edu http://www.wm.edu/geology/ Mail Address: P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 UPS or FedEx Address: McGlothlin-Street Hall Room 227 Williamsburg, VA 23185