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ES Nov/Dec Newsletter

Kate Anderson - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Es Department newsletter Nov/Dec. 2023
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Upcoming Events

Erle C. Ellis Lecture

November 14th - 4-6 p.m. in Science Center 200

Listen to author and professor, Erle C. Ellis, as he discusses climate change, biodiversity loss, and other significant ways humans impact the Earth. 

Click on the image for the full poster and more information!

Birds, Butterflies, Community Scientists, Oh My!

November 16th - 11:30 a.m. in Glat 204

Dr. Sara Stoudt is an applied statistician with an interest in ecology and statistics communication. In her talk, she will be comparing more systematically collected data to more opportunistically collected data with a specific focus on birds and butterflies. 
Senior Capstone Presentations

December 8th - 3 p.m.

Join the rest of the ES department as seniors present their capstone/seminar projects. Please come support and celebrate these students' amazing accomplishments and work!

Free dinner after the presentations!

Opportunities and Resources

Woods Hole, MA Semester Study

Woods Hole, MA Semester Study

Interested in a domestic semester study for Fall 2024?

This program is for students interested in ecology, biological science, biogeochemistry, and/or environmental sciences and looking for hands-on field and lab experiences. It is associated with CGE so will work like a study abroad program.

The deadline for applications is March 19, 2024. Click on the image above for more detailed information!
SULI Internship

Fire Ecology Summer Internship

Spend the summer in Long Island working for the Department of Energy's Office of Science collecting ecological data, sampling tick populations, performing plant ID, and monitoring the effects of wildland fires. You will also complete a self-directed ecological research study

Click on the image above for information on how to apply! Alumni Sam Gilvarg (sgilvarg@esf.edu) shared this opportunity and can answer any questions. 
University of Delware

College of Earth, Ocean, & Environment Graduate Program

The college has a new Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Management which balances natural and social sciences training (not really emphasizing one over the other), includes a coupled-systems course, and provides specialization in one of three distinct tracks – climate science, earth resources, and marine science.

Click on the image above for general information on the college and the other programs they offer as well!

Welcome New DEIBJ Board Members!

Amy Delgado '25

Jack Joiner '25


We are so excited to welcome Amy and Jack to the DEIBJ board and can't wait to see what they will contribute during their time in the group!

Reminders

Check out the Opportunities and Research blog for more jobs/internships posted by ES faculty and the ES website for help planning your time here

Connect with the ES Department on LinkedIn and Instagram (@gburgesdep)!

If you have any comments, suggestions, or events to put into the next newsletter, contact Kate Anderson (andeka04@gettysburg.edu) or fill out this form.

Have a Great Break and Good Luck on Finals!