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Friday, March 16, 2012

Field Research Resources

For our March meeting on field research, we gathered a number of field season planning resources that our members might find helpful. We are publishing these resources in this document and below the fold.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March 14th Meeting Minutes - Fieldwork


Women in Science Meeting 
March 14th, 2012
Topic: Fieldwork 

I. Introductions
-Student panelists 
-Maria Padilla:
  • Campus Climate and Compliance Office
  • Importance of talking and bringing up issues early after they arise; preventative action

II. How to set up field work/connections for field sites
-Apply for fellowships early
-Fulbright
-Moorea/other Berkeley stations
-GSIing Moorea course
-Write lots of emails
-Look at authors of papers you’re interested in
-Government sources
-Talk to museums to access field notes
-Talk to groups that work where you want to to get your foot in the door
-Go on a training trip/field course to get started and make connections

III. How to pick a field site

(Much more after the jump!)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Graduate Women's Project Study Hall/Clothing Swap


The Graduate Women's Project at Berkeley is hosting a study hall and clothing swap event (with food!) this Saturday, March 17th, 10am-4pm at Anthony Hall.  Here's the announcement from the Graduate Women's Project coordinator:
The Graduate Women's Project is having a special Study Hall this weekend. As always, a light breakfast and lunch are provided. Anthony Hall will be open from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, March 17. Come and enjoy a quiet, comfortable place to study.  
In addition to the usual work session, we will be having the annual spring cleaning, closet exchange event. Everyone is encouraged to bring clothes, shoes and accessories that they are interested in trading/exchanging with others at the Study Hall. I will set up a table in the morning (probably on the patio) where folks can lay out their stuff and we can continue to trade throughout the day -- perhaps engaging in some more active interactions over lunch. 
Ground rules: 1) You don't have to bring anything to take something you really like -- but reciprocity works best, in general! 2) Anything left over at the end of the day will donated to a local battered women's shelter. 3) Please bring items for donation only in a separate bag.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Upcoming Meeting on Fieldwork: March 14, 1:00 pm

When: March 14th, 1:00-2:30
Where: 2063 VLSB
Who:   Graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and staff are all welcome. 
What: At this meeting we will discuss fieldwork logistics, safety, and boundaries.  Graduate students will talk about their experiences with field work - good and bad.  We will discuss the problem solving skills necessary for planning and conducting the best field season possible.  Graduate students who have completed extensive field work are especially welcomed to come and discuss their experiences. 


If possible, please RSVP to thammond [at] berkeley [dot] edu


Bring your plate, cup, and utensils to reduce waste. This meeting is generously funded by the Graduate Assembly and the Department of Integrative Biology.