News and Events

Important Deadlines:
February 1, 2010: PhD Fellowships in Ecosystem Restoration at the University at Buffalo

Events:
November 24, 2009: Pete Jemison - Seneca Nation Library
December 7, 2009: James Bruchac - Seneca Nation Library
December 12, 2009: Darren Bonaparte - Seneca Nation Library
March 25-26, 2010: Aspiring Physicians & Research Scientists Conference (APRSC)
June 6-10, 2010: 2010 National Tribal Science Forum
June 21-30, 2010: Indian Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program (TENT.)

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November 24, 2009: Pete Jemison - Seneca Nation Library

6:00 PM - Just southeast of Rochester, in the town of Victor lies Ganondagan. Ganondagan is the site of a Native American community that was a flourishing, vibrant center for the Seneca People. Pete will inform us about what's going on at the site, things to see, and what is at the site.

3 Thomas Indian School Drive | Irving, NY 14081

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December 7, 2009: James Bruchac - Seneca Nation Library

6:00 PM - James is an award winning author, storyteller, animal tracker, wilderness expert, and guide from the Adirondack foothills town of Greenfield Center, NY. He is the author of numerous children's books, including: When the Chenoo Howls, How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, and Turtle's Race with Beaver. Come in and listen to his great stories.

3 Thomas Indian School Drive | Irving, NY 14081

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December 12, 2009: Darren Bonaparte - Seneca Nation Library

11:00 AM - Darren is a writer, artist, and storyteller from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. He created the Wampum Chronicles website in 1999; published his first solo book project, Creation & Confederation: The Living History of the Iroquois; in 2009, published the follow-up, A Lily Among Thorns: The Mohawk Repatriation of Kateri Tekahkwi:tha; Lately, has been burning up the roads doing wampum belt presetnations and book signings.

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February 1, 2010: PhD Fellowships in Ecosystem Restoration at the University at Buffalo

The State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) encourages qualified individuals to apply for doctoral student with a concentration in Ecosystem Restoration. The Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) program provides students with the technical, professional, and personal skills necessary to become leaders in the rapidly advancing field of ecosystem restoration. The ERIE Program is innovative and interdisciplinary, combining academic training in environmental sciences, engineering, and policy with focused research on ecological restoration linked to nationally-recognized watershed and stream restoration efforts in the western New York State and the lower Great Lakes watershed.

Eligible ERIE students (US citizens or permanent residents only) are funded through a National Science Foundation IGERT traineeship (www.igert.org) that provides tuition, a generous stiped, and a research allowance for two years of PhD graduate work, followed by additional support through departmental assistantships. ERIE Program trainees take several core courses in ecosystem restoration principles and practice, attend external professional training short courses, and have the opportunity for Canadian academic exchange activities, while also completing requirements for a doctorate in any of the eight participating science, engineering and policy programs at the University at Buffalo or at nearby Buffalo State College.

Applications are due February 1, 2010 for admission in the Fall 2010 semester. For program and application information, please visit www.erie.buffalo.edu or contact:

David M. Blersch
Director, ERIE IGERT Program
Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo
202 Jarvis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 6454001
E-Mail: igert-erie@buffalo.edu

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March 25-26, 2010: Aspiring Physicians & Research Scientists Conference (APRSC)

Cleveland Clinic
Office of Diversity
Aspiring Physicians & Research Scientists Conference (APRSC)
Save the Date: March 25-26, 2010

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland Clinic is proud to sponsor a two-day conference focusing on science and innovation for African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and underprivileged science, math and pre-med undergraduate students. Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientist-led presentations and student research projects comprise the conference agenda.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2009

Fore more information contact Office and Diversity by e-mail, diversity@ccf.org, or phone, 216.445.7323.

Office of Diversity
9500 Euclid Avenue, UA20
Cleveland, Ohio 44195

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June 6 -10, 2010: 2010 National Tribal Science Forum

The National EPA-Tribal Science Council and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians invite you to participate in the 2010 National Tribal Science Forum.

When:                June 6-10, 2010
Where:               Grand Traverse Resort and Spa; Traverse City, MI
Sponsored By:    National EPA-Tribal Science Council

Hosted By: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Purpose: The forum will provide a platform to discuss issues of vital interest to Indian Country and make available opportunities to:

Showcase tribal science through cutting-edge research and case studies.

Promote Native Science and highlight progress being made in environmental and health programs on tribal lands

Share tribal science success stories through presentations, exhibits and poster sessions

2010 Theme: The forum theme "Mother Earth: Indigenous Knowledge and Science to Promote Positive Change" will be explored in the following tracks: Air, Water, Earth, Community Health and Cross-Theme Issues.

Key Dates:

Call for Papers...........................................September 22, 2009
Deadline for Abstract Submission................November 23, 2009
Notification of Abstract Acceptance..............December 21, 2009
Online Registration Opens...........................January 11, 2010
Forum Dates.............................................June 6-10, 2010

Additional Information:

Obtain technical training in high priority areas identified by tribal governments and members of the Tribal Science Council
Network and share knowledge among Native scientists and environmental professionals from throughout Indian Country
Interact with Native Students and hear their environmental voices via youth poetry and poster contests
Visit the registration website at http://epa.blhtech.com/2010TribalScienceForum
Visit the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Website at www.gtbindians.org

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June 21-30, 2010: Indian Youth STEM Program (Tentative)

This summer camp program for current middle school (grades 7-8) students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or mathematics is sponsored by Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy.

Co-sponsor for the camp is the center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. Other co-sponsors for the camp are the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) as part of their youth development program and the University of Wisconsin - Superior Native American Youth/Student Development Program.