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School of Environment and instinctive Resources SENR BiWeek August 6, 2012 A bank note FROM DAVID AN UPDATE STAFF APPRECIATION PUBLICATIONS EVENTS DIVYA GUPTA SHARES HER FIELDWORK IN INDIA I returned from India this summer later spending six months collecting data for my dissertation. My dissertation is on the piece of local institutions in natural resource caution. For data collection I was working in the central Himalayan region where I visited several(prenominal) villages to interview bulk around forest management activities that argon conducted and interconnected by the local institution in the region.This local institution is called cutting edge Panchayat (Forest Committee), it is a traditional institution that dates back to 1931. Since it was formed in front independence (India got its independence in August 1947), it is signifi offert in name of rights of locals to natural resources. I collaborated with an NGO working in the region that helped me with navigating e xtraneous villages and also with arranging accommodations in the villages. Going from one village to some other was a challenge as in that location was lack of proper driveway web so driving was near to impossible, but thankfully there were paths/trails that very intricately connected all the villages.Those trails were very handsome, they cut by dint of dense tropical forests and since I would walk on those trails on early on mornings and evenings, it also gave me a chance to spot some beautiful birds on my way. I walked 7-10 miles/day on an average to get to my destination, which was hard in the beginning, but with magazine my body adapted. Also, the walking helped with keeping the body torrid during cold winters. Unlike the west, the east go through one of the coldest winters last year.The houses on the hills in India dont take in central heating systems, they provided receive a continuous 24 hour supply of electrical energy and water, so people burn wood to keep their houses warm and bedevil lots of ginger tea to keep their bodies warm. To understand the dependence of people on the forests, I did a lot of homestays staying with local families was one of my well-nigh enriching experiences, it gave me a chance to see firsthand how closely these peoples lives were associated with forests. Also it was amazing to see how self-dependent those people were.They almost grew all their food, from grains to cereals to harvest-festival and vegetables and even spices. Without any outside help, family members would work together to manage their handle it was quite incredible I became very attached to all the families I lived with, they took very good care of me and always made sure that I was comfortable. While conducting region work in India, I received financial support from the Environment Change Institute (University of Oxford) to deducticipate at a convention in London.This was a unique opportunity for me to dowry ideas or so my research, sm atter about its progress, and at the same prison term get valuable feedback from experienced people working in the same area. Being my first time in the UK, this was a broad chance for me to also explore split of England and Scotland too Continued on page 2 SENR BiWeek 2 On behalf of Ron Hendrick, I am excited to share information about a spic-and-span service for a broad range of people who are professionally engaged in managing, protecting, and using our environment and natural resources, including students.The SENR entrust launch the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) August 7th with two briny components multi-disciplinary interaction and networking through a community-oriented website at epn. osu. edu, and a monthly second Tuesdays Breakfast Club on campus featuring great speakers on timely topics and pass additional networking opportunities. The EPN allow for strengthen SENRs support of people and organizations engaged in environmental management across Ohio and beyond. We recognize that even though hostel is information rich, quickly accessing information useful for your own needs can be quite challenging.This is often true in environmental management where so many social, economic, and technical factors crossing so many disciplines may be comminuted to solving a problem or creating an opportunity. The online querying strength of the EPN allow facilitate quick access to information and companionship from network colleagues who share a commitment to excellence in environmental management. It leave also help work be to a greater extent efficient and effective. The EPN online is loosen and break upicipants can set their own level of involvement.Our speaker at the first 2nd Tuesdays Breakfast Club will be Larry Schweiger, President and chief executive officer of the 4 million-member National Wildlife Federation, which is actively engaged in many critical environmental issues. I hope that you and others will want to be part of initiat ing the EPN at this exciting event Tuesday, September 11th, at the Nationwide and Ohio bring on Bureau 4-H Center OSUs first LEED-certified building. Go to epn. osu. edu for information/registration. gratify seize me with questions or for a copy of our brochure at 614. 47. 1908 or hanselmann. email&160protected edu. I would also appreciate you sharing information about EPN with your many colleagues. We need to cast a broad net and be inclusive. So please spread the word and forward our information contact me for e-materials. Also, I would be happy to come out to your events to briefly share information about EPN and participation. Contact me anytime. I hope to see you for breakfast Tuesday, September 11th. Be there, and be part of starting something new, different, and important. O H I OA Note from David Hanselmann Divya cont. Before I started my field work, I was apprehensive about going to a strange station and being able to work successfully. But I was pleasantly impress by the kind of encouraging response I got from people. I notice thankful to have had the opportunity to live and work in India amidst the beautiful Himalayas and its people it was the most rewarding and inspiring experience. A great trip overall Divya Gupta is a PhD candidate in the Environment and Natural Resource graduate program.Her advisor is Tom Koontz. OSU Wellness Celery more than than a crunch Once ideal of as a nutritional zero, cultivated celery is actually a great source of jet, a nourishing that helps issue blood pressure and regulate the balance of fluids and minerals in the body. If you thought bananas were tops for potassium, heres a stalking surprise quad medium celery stalks deliver about the same amount of potassium as a medium banana. For a quick snack, dip celery in hummus or peanut butter for some added protein. SENR BiWeek 3The smart Undergraduate Major in Sustainability at Ohio submit An Update from the group Chair there are 1500 to 1600 delega tes from 75 countries expected to come to capital of Ohio for EcoSummit 2012 on September 30 October 5 to hear 10 plenary originations from the worlds premier ecologists and environmental scientists and practitioners, and 600 invited presentations from around the world in 65 symposia and to participate in 21 forums and workshops on practical issues cogitate to improving our environment.In addition, there will be another 850 general sessions and pecker presentations during EcoSummit 2012. There are 6 pre- assemblage field trips based in Atlanta, new York, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, and Columbus that will educate an estimated 100 international delegates about some to the large ecosystem restorations in the USA. Most delegates will take part in one of the 33 all-day mid- crowd field trips that radiate throughout Ohio. This conference will revolve about on prescriptions for solving the worlds environmental problems far more than on descriptions.Symposia and lectures will invol ve ecological engineering, ecological restoration, green infrastructure, the prosperous way down, adapting to climate change, earth stewardship, ecohydrology, eco-informatics, ecological modeling, sustainable agriculture, protecting biodiversity, carbon sequestration, human ecology, and enhancing ecosystem services. The plenary speakers, Pulitzer Prize masters E. O. Wilson and Jared Diamond, will mete out a memorial to the work of the recently deceased Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom, and a summary of the global contributions of H. T. Odum in ecological economics, engineering, and modeling, and energy futures.There will also be a 50th anniversary event of Rachel Carsons landmark book Silent Spring at this first conference to link the Ecological Society of America (ESA), The International Association for environmental science (INTECOL) and the Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER). Individuals can still charge to attend at http//www. ecosummit2012. org/index. h tm. Students who have a passion for sustainability can attribute their passion into practice by enrolling in Ohio States new major called Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability (EEDS) (http//eeds. osu. edu/).The EEDS major is a multi-disciplinary degree program in sustainability that provides students in-depth training in the economic, business and social aspects of sustainability. This cutting-edge major provides the force knowledge and skills students need to pursue a career in sustainability in the private, public or non-profit sector. Sustainability is a rapidly growing field and knowledge of sustainability is becoming an important competency in many types of jobs. The academic adversity of this major, coupled with opportunities for hands-on learning, will give students an important advantage when it comes time to launching their careers.Students can enroll now for Fall 2012 Learn more about this pioneering major and how to enroll, sign-up for our newsletter, li ke us on facebook, and start pursuit us on twitter and pinterest by visiting http//eeds. osu. edu/. Alumni select excerpt Rattan Lal will be honored with the OSU Alumni Associations Professional Achievement select at a ceremony on Sept. 14th. He received his PhD in Agronomy in 1968. SENR BiWeek 4 lag cargo hold The 2012 round Appreciation Week will be held August 13-17, 2012. Activities on the Columbus campus accommodate the frustrate for Wellness, Tuesday (8/14) from 900 a. m. to 100 p. . in the RPAC. Your Plan for wellness and OSU Health Plan, the Department of Recreational Sports, and U paper bag sponsor this event. Nearly 100 healthand wellness-related displayors and professionals offer biometric screenings, result massages, osteoporosis and skin cancer screenings, and samples of delicious, healthy food. Attending the health fair earns points toward the universitys YP4H stave and Staff Incentive Program, so be sure to attend The Staff Arts Crafts Exhibit will begin Thursday (8/16) with a reply 1130 a. m. to 100 p. m. at Bricker 2nd Floor area. This exhibit will be on display into October.On Friday (8/17) a USAC Pep Rally at the Ohio Union will be held 1200 to 130 p. m. Planned by USACs Outreach and Engagement Subcommittee and supplyed by USAC members, the pep rally features Ohio State cheerleaders, members of The Ohio State University Marching Band, Brutus Buckeye, and special guests to kick off the football season. The CFAES SAC will hold the Columbus Staff Appreciation Day on Tuesday (8/14) from 1100 a. m. to 100 p. m. on the Kottman pressure group lawn & gazebo area. There will be free lunch, ice cream, games and door prizes. RSVP at http//go. osu. edu/K6p. Wooster play Fest is Aug. 7th, 1130-300, where staff will enjoy free food, games, and cheer on your tug-of-war aggroup The OARDC and ATI Staff Council sponsor this event. The CFAES SAC is currently accepting nominations for their 2012 Staff Recognition Above and Beyond Awards an d the Shirley Brooks-Jones Award. The Shirley Brooks-Jones Award recognizes staff excellence, the Key set Award recognizes staff with less than 3 years of experience. The Innovation Award goes to staff who initiate new improvements to the workplace, and the Special Recognition goes to a staff member who offered special assistance.Nomination forms are available online at the Staff consultative Council website. Laura E. (Bast) Lindsey graduated with Honors in 2009 with BS and MS degrees from SENR, with a research focus in soil fertility. She has now joined the faculty in the HCS where she will serve as the Extension specialiser in Soybean and itsy-bitsy Grains for OSU Extension in collaboration with OARDC. Her focus will be to wear source outreach education and research on soybean and wheat occupation within sustainable cropping systems. Laura is originally from Plymouth, OH.She obtained the PhD degree in Crop and priming Science from Michigan State University in May 2012, wher e she conducted research in weed science and soil fertility. She has received several fellowships and grants, including the 2011 Outstanding polish Student Award in recognition of exceptional accomplishment, research, and service from the marriage Central Extension-Industry solid ground Fertility Conference in Des Moines, IA. She is rootage of several peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous abstracts and proceedings articles, extension newsletter articles, and extension bulletins. If you would like to reconnect with Laura her email is lindsey. email&160protected edu. Alum Returns One Last issue &gt Dont wait Take your PHA Today Enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan? Complete the YP4H Personal Health sagaciousness (PHA) and Biometric Health Screening by Sept. 30th to receive the full 2013 PHA medical checkup Plan Premium Credit of $360. SENR BiWeek 5 PUBLICATIONS Bhatti, Tariq M. , Jerry M. Bigham, Antti Vuorinen and Olli H. Tuovinen. 2012. Chemical and bacterial leach o f metals from black schist sulfide minerals in shake flasks. International Journal of mineral Processing 11025-29. Chaudhary, D. R. , J. Saxena, N. Lorenz and R. P. Dick. 2012.Distribution of recently fixed photosynthate in a switchgrass plant-soil system. whole caboodle Soil and Environment 58(6)249255. Drobyshev, Igor, P. Charles Goebel, Yves Bergeron and R. Gregory Corace, III. 2012. Detecting changes in climate forcing on the flack catcher regime of a North American mixedpine forest A side study of Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Michigan. Dendrochronologia 30(2SI)137-145. Goebel, P. C. , K. S. Pregitzer and B. J. Palik. 2012. Influence of flooding and landform properties on riparian plant communities in an old-growth northern hardwood watershed. Wetlands 32679-691.Goebel, P. C. , B. J. Pailk and K. S. Pregitzer. 2012. Structure and composition of riparian forests in an old-growth northern hardwood-hemlock watershed. Forest Ecology and Management 28052-61. Gorney, Rebec ca M. , Marsha G. Williams, Dawn R. Ferris and cock R. Williams. 2012. The influence of channelization on fish communities in an agricultural coldwater spud system. American Midland Naturalist 168(1)132-143. Graser, William H. , III, Stanley D. Gehrt, Laura L. Hungerford and Chris Anchor. 2012. Variation in demographic patterns and race structure of raccoons across an urban landscape.Journal of Wildlife Management 76(5)976-987. Kautza, Adam and Mazeika P. Sullivan. 2012. Relative make of local- and landscapescale environmental factors on stream fish assemblages evidence from Idaho and Ohio, USA. Fundamental and employ Limnology 180(3)259-270. Lane, Matthew, Nicola Lorenz, Jyotisna Saxena, Cliff Ramsier and Richard P. Dick. 2012. Microbial activity, community structure and potassium dynamics in rhizosphere soil of soybean plants treated with glyphosate. Pedobiologia 55(3)153-159. McConnell, T. E. 2012. The economic impact of Ohios wood furniture industry.Proceedings of the Fores t Products Society 66th International Convention, Washington, DC. 7 p. Publications cont. McConnell, T. E. 2012. Forest products make economic growth in Ohio. Procedings of the Forest Products Society 66th International Convention, Washington, DC. 6 p. McConnell, T. E. and D. K. Apsley. 2012. Jackson Countys forest economy. The Ohio State University Extension Fact yellow journalism F-76-12. McConnell, T. E. and G. W. Graham. 2012. Holmes Countys forest economy. The Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet F-75-12. Sloan, ass J. , Peter A. Y. Ampim, Nicholas T.Basta and Roger Scott. 2012. Addressing the need for soil blends and amendments for the highly modified urban landscape. Soil Science Society of America Journal 76(4))1133-1141. Sullivan, S. Mazeika P. and Kerri T. Vierling. 2012. Exploring the influences of multiscale environmental factors on the American dipper Cinclus mexicanus. Ecography 35(7)624-626. PRESENTATIONS Charles Goebel presented Complexity, resiliency, and r estoration Lessons from the forests of eastern North America as an invited presentation to the School of Natural Resources, Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland (July 16, 2012).Eric McConnell presented The economic impact of Ohios wood furniture industry and Forest products structure economic growth in Ohio at the Forest Products Society 66th International Convention in Washington, DC (June 3-5, 2012). SENR BiWeek 6 EVENTS Monday, August 6, 2012 CMASC Seminar 100 p. m. 460 Kottman Hall Speakers Drs. Cerri and Maia, CMASC Visiting Scholars Title carbon Budget by Land Use Change and Biofuel Production in Brazil 2012 teach Orientation Ohio State Monday, August 13, 2012 CMASC Seminar 100 p. m. 460 Kottman Hall Speaker Atanu Mukherjee, CMASC Postdoctoral Researcher Title Impacts of Various Amendments in Soil pure tone Friday, August 17, 2012 SENR Faculty Retreat 830 a. m. 430 p. m. Alum Creek State Park Guest Kaz Obrietan, Marketing Specialist This annual event has been design ed specifically for new Ohio State GTAs, to reduce anxieties, provide some techniques and strategies for effective teaching, and suggest resources for further assistance. The orientation is sponsored by the University Center for the Advancement of belief (UCAT).Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 100200 p. m. , Hitchcock Hall gateway to Teaching and Learning Overview 220500 p. m. , Central classroom make Introduction to Teaching and Learning Part I Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 900 a. m. 1230 p. m. , Central Classroom Building Introduction to Teaching and Learning Part II Teaching as a Grader Teaching in the Clinical Setting Lunch On Your Own, 1230200 p. m. 200330 p. m. , Hitchcock Hall University Policies and Procedures Every instructor Should Know 330500 p. m. Physics Research Building Teaching Resource Fair Thursday, August 16, 2012 9001015 a. m. and 10301145 a. m. (morning sessions) 100215 p. m. and 230345 p. m. (afternoon sessions) Central Classroom Building (Unless otherwise noted) College Teaching Topics For more information visit the UCAT website. A newborn Website is Coming to SENR A team from SENR met on July 24th with a team from CommTech to officially kickoff a new SENR website. A college-wide project championed by Linda Martin, all academic units will have their web presence reflect under a new CFAES umbrella site.Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership, along with Plant Pathology, have launched their new websites. A new CFAES Academic Programs website is scheduled to launch in August. The SENR website is scheduled to launch in January 2013. Kaz Obrietan of Kaz & Co. will also be contributing to the Schools online presence. This SENR BiWeek contains highlights from the School along with announcements of upcoming seminars, programs and events. 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