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+ Friends of the Santa Cruz River:  Investigating Water Quality in Private Domestic Wells in Santa Cruz County, Arizona

 
  • Project ongoing through October 2013
  • The Friends of the Santa Cruz River (FOSCR) are recruiting Student Volunteers-Interns to assist in the first phase of a water quality study that will take place over the next year and a half
  • First phase begins this month (April 2012) and continues over the summer
    • Water samples will be collected at people's homes along the Santa Cruz River and analyzed for metals, nitrates, e.coli, and emergent contaminants
    • A water consumption and health questionnaire will also be administered to study participants
    • Students interested in this project will be able to participate in field collection, survey administration, and the development of educational materials to be distributed to study participants
    • Students with database experience are also needed
    • Potential for using this experience as a formal internship
    • Students are encouraged to volunteer for as many or as few activities as they wish
  • Interested?  Please contact Sofia Grigera at sgrigera@email.arizona.edu
 

+ FabFems Outreach Opportunity for Role Models - Volunteers Sought (Ongoing)

 
  • The FabFem Role Model Directory at www.fabfems.org has launched
  • Seeking female role models interested in volunteering a small amount of time to spark girls' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Many girls do not have the opportunity to meet a scientist or engineer, especially a female professional, with whom they can relate.
  • As a FabFem, choose the type of outreach that suits your availability and interests (e.g. speak at a science night, visit an after-school program, or create a profile page to show girls what it looks like when you follow your passion).  Share your past and spark a future!
  • The FabFems Project is another innovative online collaboration tool brought to you the National Girls Collaborative Project, designed to connect girls with female professionals to increase their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers. 
  • To find programs for girls, visit the Program Directory at www.ngcproject.org/directory

 

+ Arizona Project WET's Water Investigations Program - Mentor Scientists - Mar 9 through May 11

 
  • Students in all disciplines are invited to participate in Arizona Project WET's Water Investigation Program as Mentor Scientists
  • Mentor Scientists will participate in a training session on Tues, Mar 27, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM and then spend at least one day with middle school students doing a scientific investigation at the Hassayampa River Preserve (dates listed below)
  • UPDATE Mar 20:  If you unable to attend the training session on Tues, Mar 27, contact Candice Rupprecht at candicer@cals.arizona.edu to schedule a make-up training session
  • Following the day of investigation, Mentor Scientists middle schoolers, and teachers will gather to share their findings at Water Investigations Symposium in Phoenix
  • Investigation topics will be chosen by students and might include plant or animal surveys, stream flow, or water quality measurements.
  • Every attempt will be made to match Mentor Scientists with an investigation topic appropriate to their field.
  • Mentor Scientists will receive a stipend of $75 per field day.  Preference will be given to those able to commit to participating in a Research Symposium on May 15, 16, or 17.
  • To apply, complete the attached application and return by email to Holly Thomas-Hilburn at hhilburn@cals.arizona.edu. 
  • For further info, contact Holly at the above email address or call her at 520-621-7477
  • Field Day Dates -- Times include travel to and from UA campus
    • Mar 09 - 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Mar 21 - 5:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Mar 23 - 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Mar 28 - 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Mar 29 - 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Apr 05 - 6:00AM - 4:30 PM
    • Apr 12 - 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Apr 13 - 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Apr 25 - 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • May 02 - 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • May 03 - 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • May 04 - 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • May 09 - 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • May 11 - 5:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

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