Thursday, November 1, 2012

Looking for publicly available data and a good search engine?

Check out GeoDeepDive and initiative that is part of Earth Cube




Unrelated issue! Barbara Ranson from NSF recently shared this information with the MYRES community:

Announcement: DSV Alvin Science Verification Cruise
Early Career Scientists/Student Opportunity

Invitation to submit letters of interest for cruise participation ~

Early to mid-career scientists, postdocs, and graduate students are encouraged to apply to participate in a unique seagoing expedition with the new human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin. Those selected will a) work with more experienced scientists to assess the capabilities of the new HOV Alvin, b) learn how to design and conduct effective deep-sea research programs and develop competitive proposals, and c) collaborate with seagoing and shoreside scientists to disseminate the results of the assessment and to engage other early career scientists in deep sea research.

Details about the Science Verification Cruise, early career scientist/student activities, and how to apply for this opportunity are contained in the attached announcement and on the UNOLS website at: http://www.unols.org/committees/dessc/EarlyCareer_SVC_Announcement_FINAL.pdf  

The deadline for submission in November 30, 2012.