Archive for September, 2007
Friday, September 28th, 2007
Undegraduate research fellowships available
Oregon Sea Grant plans to support as many as four undergraduate students this year in conducting research related to ocean or coastal science, resources or public affairs, starting winter term of the 2007-2008 academic year.
Each fellowship will provide a resident tuition waiver (or partial tuition support for non-Oregon residents), a per-term stipend, and modest travel [...]
Comments Off - Posted in fellowships, higher education, research by Pat Kight
Friday, September 21st, 2007
Grad student sought for legislative internship
Oregon Sea Grant is looking for a graduate student to assist the Oregon Coastal Caucus in enhancing legislative knowledge and planning related to the Oregon coast and its communities.
Candidates for this position should possess a strong interest in coastal and marine public policy, effective communication skills, the ability to be flexible, and a desire to [...]
Comments Off - Posted in higher education, internships by Pat Kight
Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Invasion of New Beach Grass Could Weaken Shoreline Protection
CORVALLIS, Ore. (Sept. 12, 2007)- An invasion of American beach grass is under way along the Oregon coast, threatening to change dune ecology and reduce the ability of dunes to protect roads, property and towns from coastal storms.
Sea Grant-funded scientists at Oregon State University have documented a slow but steady takeover by this beach grass, [...]
Comments Off - Posted in invasive species, research by Pat Kight
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
Sea Grant Director Announces Retirement
Oregon Sea Grant director Dr. Robert E. Malouf has announced he will retire Feb. 1 after 16 years leading the marine research, outreach, and education program based at Oregon State University (OSU).
Oregon Sea Grant is the largest of OSU’s institutes and programs. Malouf has had overall responsibility for all of Sea Grant’s activities, including [...]
