Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

1-22-2024

The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce that the Scientists in Parks (SIP) Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 Season.

DEADLINE is January 28, 2024

Scientists in Parks Fellowship - Science (U.S. National Park Service) In partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the National Park Service (NPS) continues the Scientists in Parks (SIP) Fellowship Program that was established to support advanced postdoc science researchers who address urgent natural resource challenges facing national parks. Pivotal resear...

11-29-2023 Turn up your sound, and enjoy this time lapse of an Autumn Sunrise at a spring-fed pond in eastern Nebraska.

#5 "Take a Moment" - Autumn Sunrise Turn up your sound and enjoy this time lapse of an Autumn Sunrise at a spring-fed pond lentic ecosystem in eastern Nebraska.

11-17-2023 Congratulations to the GP CESU 2023 Graduate Student Award Winner, Michelle Weschler, of the University of Wyoming.

Read about her project here: https://gpcesu.unl.edu/information/studentawardrecipients.aspx

Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - WYNDD

Graduate Student Award Recipients | Information | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln The Great Plains CESU is pleased to provide an annual Graduate Student Award in recognition of the mission of the CESU system to train students and involve students in partnership research projects. Our award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by graduate students involved in Great Plains CESU p...

10-10-2023

Sharing this job posting from the National Park Service:

Supervisory Interdisciplinary
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Division within the Midwest Regional Office

The position leads efforts of three inventory and monitoring networks, and the subject matter experts associated with those programs. The position works with partners including the national inventory and monitoring program, other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and universities in an effort to better understand and adaptively manage ecological, and biophysical resources in context to park management needs. Conducts cross program coordination and science communication. The incumbent is responsible for inventory and monitoring, natural resource program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Associate Regional Director and coordinating with Inventory and Monitoring Networks, the national Inventory and Monitoring Division, universities, non-governmental agencies, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for integrated natural resource support of the Region and its parks. The incumbent's major duties include development of status and trend reports, technical analysis of study results and research, educational and technical assistance programs based on interdisciplinary, multi-scale, systems-oriented approaches to engage and benefit parks and park management decisions.

The incumbent must report to work in one of the offices and locations listed below. The position is Telework Eligible, but this position is not considered a REMOTE duty station, working from home on a full-time basis. The duty stations for these positions are Negotiable After Selection. The incumbent may negotiate their duty station from any the following locations:
Omaha, NE
Ashland, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Republic, MO
Rapid City, SD

Salary will vary depending on location.

Supervisory Interdisciplinary This position is also being advertised under Merit Promotion procedures under Job Opportunity Announcement # MW-1543-MWRO-23-12148951-ST. Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply and submit complete application packages to both vacancies.

10-4-2023 Check out the Fall Newsletter from GP CESU! Enjoy the cool weather and have a great rest of your week!

gpcesu.unl.edu

9-26-2023

Another Job Opening just came in...SHORT time to APPLY...

Please share with those whom you think might be interested in applying for it.

OPENS: 09/25/2023
CLOSES: 09/29/2023 or until the 75 applicant limit is reached whichever comes first

Interdisciplinary Research Coordinator Open to the first 75 applicants or until 09/29/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

9-26-2023

Sharing this note received from Rhonda Schwinabart, Appalachian Laboratory Coordinator of Outreach
Chesapeake Watershed CESU

CESU Colleagues,

The Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), host to the Chesapeake Watershed CESU, is currently recruiting for tenure-track faculty positions in any area of Environmental Science and Sustainability. The full posting can be found in the email below or at https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1769.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Katia Engelhardt ([email protected]).

Tenure Track Faculty Positions— Environmental Science and Sustainability The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications from individuals who demonstrate vision for carrying out innovative research and broadening participation in any area of Environmental Science and Sustainability. These positio...

9-15-2023 Enjoy this Prairie Reverie and have a great day. Make a point to experience the beauty of the Great Plains in person!

#4 "Take a Moment" - Prairie Reverie

August 29, 2023

https://gpcesu.unl.edu/opportunity/studentaward.aspx

August 10, 2023

"Take a Moment" in the Flint Hills and refresh yourself!

"Take a Moment" in the Flint Hills, near Eskridge, Kansas August 8, 2023Filmed during the 2023 Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event. Photo and videos courtesy of performer Connie Dover. Used with permi...

August 8, 2023:

Reminder...to all our GPCESU Educational and Federal Partners,

It’s time to give a shout out to a deserving Grad Student by nominating them for the Annual GPCESU Graduate Student Award!

Deadline is September 15, 2023!

Nomination Form & Criteria:

Student Award | Opportunity | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln The Great Plains CESU is pleased to provide an annual Graduate Student Award in recognition of the mission of the CESU system to train students and involve students in partnership research projects. Our award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by graduate students involved in Great Plains CESU p...

6-29-23 – 1:15 pm CDT

The originating agency has REVISED the Funding Opportunity for the Study of Pocket Field Mice posted earlier.

The NEW VERSION is out on our site now:

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

June 29, 2023

A new funding opportunity is available for the assessment of the status of the Pacific Pocket Mouse Species!

Check our GP CESU page at:

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

June 21, 2023

Happy Solstice!

REMINDER: The Graduate Student Award Nominations are open and ongoing. Nominations can come from either the academic partner or the federal agency. The deadline is September 15, 2023.

The Criteria and Nomination Form are available on our web page for the Award.

Student Award | Opportunity | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln The Great Plains CESU is pleased to provide an annual Graduate Student Award in recognition of the mission of the CESU system to train students and involve students in partnership research projects. Our award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by graduate students involved in Great Plains CESU p...

June 16, 2023

There is a new RSOI on our GP CESU page, along with a detailed PDF of the requirements.

Deadline is July 15, 2023.

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

June 14, 2023 - Nominations for Great Plains CESU Graduate Student Award are ongoing and close September 15th this year. Criteria and Nomination Form are available here:

Student Award | Opportunity | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln The Great Plains CESU is pleased to provide an annual Graduate Student Award in recognition of the mission of the CESU system to train students and involve students in partnership research projects. Our award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by graduate students involved in Great Plains CESU p...

June 12, 2023

Nominations are OPEN for GP CESU Graduate Student Award! See the Criteria/Nomination Form at:

Student Award | Opportunity | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln The Great Plains CESU is pleased to provide an annual Graduate Student Award in recognition of the mission of the CESU system to train students and involve students in partnership research projects. Our award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by graduate students involved in Great Plains CESU p...

June 9, 2023
A new Funding Opportunity and a new SOI are out on our site:

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

Need a break?

Turn up your sound and "Take a Moment" with us.

#1 "Take a Moment" - May 2023 - River Sounds Turn up your sound and enjoy a refreshing moment on the Platte River in Central Nebraska.

June 6, 2023

A new RSOI has been posted on the GP CESU page. An accompanying PDF is available at the bottom of the posting.

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

May 18, 2023

A new RSOI from the Department of the Army, Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers, is posted on our GP CESU site at:

Research, Jobs, Internships | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln This page contains announcements submitted by partners or other CESUs regarding activities, research opportunites, jobs and educational opportunities. This information is updated often, so please check frequently.

May 4, 2023

Sharing this opportunity...The National Park Service Scientists in Parks Program is accepting applications for the Winter 23/24 Season. Application Deadline is June 11, 2023.

A list of positions and how to apply can be found at:

Scientists in Parks - Science (U.S. National Park Service) Maybe you’ve always imagined yourself working outside. Maybe you’ve considered a professional career in the sciences. Or maybe you’ve just dreamed about an office with a truly jaw-dropping view.

May 3, 2023
Call for Nominations! 2023 CESU Network National Awards! Deadline is June 30, 2023.

http://www.cesu.psu.edu/meetings_of_interest/2023_CESU_National_Meeting/2023_CESU_Awards_Call.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2hrtEcTU5ogYTSIHxVV1MaKxkFzk6mwg809YlDB516JfEAJBIjiFd8MbY

www.cesu.psu.edu

April 20, 2023

Two new Statements of Interest (SOI) have been posted, one from the Army Corps of Engineers, and one from the Department of Defense. Both may be found on our GPCESU site:

Statements of Interests (SOI) | Opportunities | Great Plains CESU | University of Nebraska–Lincoln A CESU project must be collaborative and within the natural resource and cultural mission of the CESU system. A project must adhere to criteria for CESU projects.

Here's an interesting article from Nebraska Today about Bison on the Great Plains!

Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison A study of Plains bison has found that the once-endangered mammals respond to air temperature and severe drought in ways that should inform their long-term management.