From owner-protista@net.bio.net Sun Nov 02 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: newsmgr@merrimack.edu Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Microbial DNA Fingerprinting Workshop Date: 3 Nov 1997 06:09:35 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 75 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <63kluv$8ls@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Relay-Version: ANU News - V6.2.0 06/23/97 OpenVMS AXP V6.2; site chasm Path: chasm!cam-news-feed2.bbnplanet.com!cam-news-hub1.bbnplanet.com!cpk-news-feed4.bbnplanet.com!cpk-news-feed1.bbnplanet.com!news.bbnplanet.com!news.ums.edu!news.umbc.edu!kcarter Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Microbial DNA Fingerprinting Workshop Message-ID: <634v8j$9ud$4@news.umbc.edu> From: kcarter@umbc.edu (Mr. Ken Carter) Date: 28 Oct 1997 15:10:11 GMT Organization: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Lines: 62 NNTP-Posting-Host: umbc7.umbc.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] MICROBIAL DNA FINGERPRINTING November 4-7, 1997 American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), Rockville, MD DNA fingerprinting is an extremely useful tool in the fields of clinical and industrial microbiology as well as epidemiology. This four-day, laboratory-intensive, course is designed to introduce the participant to both manual and automated methods for fingerprinting microbial genomes. The microorganisms examined will include eukaryotes and bacteria. The workshop will provide introductory and intermediate level instruction, not only in the currently available technologies, but also in the different options for data analysis. A general background in molecular biology and PCR* applications is helpful, but not necessary. approximately 75% of the course is devoted to laboratory instruction, while 25% is lecture-oriented. An extensive manual with protocols, procedures and trouble-shooting tips will be provided to each participant. Lecture topics will include: 1.DNA isolation and purification, 2.General options for microbial DNA fingerprinting, 3.PCR-based fingerprinting methods (e.g., PCR with arbitrary primers, inter-repeat PCR, fingerprinting by amplification of tRNA / rRNA spacers, and selective restriction fragment amplification, 4.Automated fingerprinting methods, 5.Troubleshooting, and 6.Data analysis. Results of hands-on experiments will be analyzed and discussed. There will be ample opportunity for consultations with workshop faculty on the various options available for microbial DNA fingerprinting. Faculty: Jane Tang, Ph.D., Collection Scientist (ATCC); Maria Saluta, Ph.D. (Pharmacia Biotech); Tom Nerad, Ph.D., Collection Scientist (ATCC); Roberto Rodriguez, Ph.D. (Pharmacia Biotech); Dennis Devitt, Ph.D. (Pharmacia Biotech). Limited to 25 participants FEE: $1,195.00 2.8 CEUs * The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process is covered by patents owned by Hoffmann-La Roche. Use of the PCR process requires a license. **For a full schedule and on-line registration, please visit our Web site at: http://www.atcc.org/workshops/workshop.html **Or request a brochure, which includes a full schedule and registration form from: kcarter@atcc.org or call 1-800-359-7370 -- ****************************************************************************** Ken Carter ^ American Type Culture Collection / | \ (301) 231-5525 12301 Parklawn Drive /___|___\__ fax:(301) 816-4364 Rockville, Maryland 20852 \______/ kcarter@atcc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From owner-protista@net.bio.net Sun Nov 02 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Graham Clark Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Re: Illustrated Guide II Date: 3 Nov 1997 06:08:58 -0800 Organization: London School of Hygiene & T. M. Lines: 10 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <63kltq$8ki@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Several people have asked me to post any information I received regarding the current status of this publication. I heard the following from one of the editors: "Most of the material is in. I know that at least one chapter has still to be received. I therefore cannot believe that we will see this document in 1997. It would therefore seem that 1998 is a reasonable guess." Graham Clark From owner-protista@net.bio.net Mon Nov 03 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Don Les Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: position announcement Date: 4 Nov 1997 11:16:42 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 89 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <63nsaq$9kn@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net PLEASE EXCUSE ME IF YOU RECEIVED SEVERAL COPIES OF THIS MESSAGE - YOUR NAME MAY OCCUR IN SEVERAL PLACES ON MY MAILING LIST - DL 4 November, 1997 Dear Colleague: This winter the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology will conduct a search for a new assistant professor in phycology. Enclosed with this letter is the advertisement that will soon appear in Science (it is scheduled for the November 14th issue). Please feel free to pass along a copy of this letter and the advertisement to any advanced graduate students or post-doctoral associates that you think would be interested in and qualified for the position. The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology includes 25 faculty whose interests encompass a broad variety of topics in ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics, and organismal biology. Among this group of faculty are many who study various aspects of plant systematics and evolution: Anderson, Cardon, Chazdon, Holsinger, Jones, Les, Schlichting, Silander, Webster and Yarish. We seek to add a new faculty member whose primary research focus is phycology. High priority will be given to individuals who will also contribute strength to other research areas within the department. We are searching for applicants whose work emphasizes the evolution and diversity of algae. A wide range of interests will be considered such as (but not limited to): - algal systematics - the origin of land plants - the evolution of life history traits - the evolution of sexual reproduction - relationships of algae to other protists - the evolution of clonality and multicellularity - the role of algal protists in the evolution of eukaryotic cells Applicants will be expected to teach a course in phycology or algal systematics and phylogeny. It would help our search committee to organize applications if applicants would also send me a brief e-mail message with their name, address, and research interests (one sentence). Additional information about the department, its graduate program, and its faculty is on our web page (http://www.eeb.uconn.edu), or you may call (860-486-5703) or e-mail me (les@uconnvm.uconn.edu) if you have any questions about the department or this position. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, Donald H. Les, Chair Phycologist Search Committee PHYCOLOGIST The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut anticipates an assistant professorship in phycology to start in the fall of 1998. Candidates must have expertise in phycology and an established, innovative research program focusing on algal diversity and evolution. Areas of interest include algal systematics, the origin of land plants, evolution of reproductive systems and life history traits, the role of algal protists in the evolution of eukaryotic cells, and the evolution of clonality and multicellularity. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biological sciences or a related field is required. Initiation of a productive, externally funded research program is expected. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including introductory biology and phycology. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, reprints of published papers, and at least three letters of reference to: Donald H. Les, Chair, Phycologist Search Committee, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, U-43, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3043. Applications received by 16 January, 1998 are assured of consideration. The University of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Dr. Don Les Associate Professor The University of Connecticut Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology U-43; Storrs, CT 06269-3043 Phone: (860) 486-5703; 486-3937 FAX: (860) 486-6364 email: LES@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU From owner-protista@net.bio.net Sun Nov 09 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Sandy L. Berry-Lowe" Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: source of diatoms Date: 10 Nov 1997 05:33:45 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 32 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <6472fp$iem@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Protist folks, I have a student that desperately wanted to grow fresh water sponges for a masters degree project. After months of searching for experts, literature, etc., she abandoned this project and decided on an algal project. She wanted me to order one fresh water alga and one fresh water diatom from ATCC. Interestingly enough they only have one diatom and it is seawater. In addition,both are very expensive (this is a non-funded project), each costing over $80.I was hoping that someone on this newsgroup could give me some fresh water alternatives. The diatom that ATCC has and she wanted to buy was Amphiprora and the alga was Selanstrum. As a second point, I have both Chlamydomonas in the lab and also the seawater diatom Cylindrotheca, so would they be adequate. She now essentially wants to develop a bioassay/test the effects of various deicers on these organims. Lastly, she discussed with ATCC the possibility of collecting and characterizing some local fresh water diatoms for submission to ATCC and they weren't interested. I thought that was strange since they do not have a fresh water diatom in their collection. However, I realize that there may be other collections out there that I don't know about. Maybe someone in this newsgroup could help me. Thanks! If anyone has any comments, please respond directly to me. Sandy Berry-Lowe Biology University of Colorado-Colorado Springs 719-262-3671 slblowe@mail.uccs.edu From owner-protista@net.bio.net Sun Nov 09 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: newsmgr@merrimack.edu Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Re: source of diatoms Date: 10 Nov 1997 12:08:07 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 37 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <647pj7$buc@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Relay-Version: ANU News - V6.2.0 06/23/97 OpenVMS AXP V6.2; site chasm Path: chasm!cam-news-feed2.bbnplanet.com!cam-news-hub1.bbnplanet.com!news.bbnplanet.com!news.maxwell.syr.edu!newsfeeds.sol.net!uwm.edu!alpha3.csd.uwm.edu!jboxhorn Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Re: source of diatoms Message-ID: <647nhj$n5v$1@uwm.edu> From: jboxhorn@alpha3.csd.uwm.edu (Joseph E Boxhorn) Date: 10 Nov 1997 19:33:07 GMT Reply-To: jboxhorn@alpha3.csd.uwm.edu References: <6472fp$iem@net.bio.net> Distribution: world Organization: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lines: 21 NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.7.203 Originator: jboxhorn@alpha3.csd.uwm.edu >From article <6472fp$iem@net.bio.net>, by "Sandy L. Berry-Lowe" : > Dear Protist folks, > She wanted me to > order one fresh water alga and one fresh water diatom from ATCC. > Interestingly enough they only have one diatom and it is seawater. > In addition,both are very expensive (this is a non-funded project), > each costing over $80.I was hoping that someone on this newsgroup > could give me some fresh water alternatives. It sounds to me like she is looking in the wrong culture collection. There is a collection of algal cultures at the University of Texas. They have a number of diatoms and lots of everything else. They charge about $20 per culture plus shipping (IIRC). A catalog listing what they have was included as a supplement to the Journal of Phycology a few years ago. This will give ordering information. -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Boxhorn (jboxhorn@csd.uwm.edu) Department of Biological Sciences University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee "But if there's no Silicon Heaven, where do all the calculators go?" From owner-protista@net.bio.net Mon Nov 10 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Mark Farmer Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: source of diatoms Date: 11 Nov 1997 05:32:18 -0800 Organization: University of Georgia Lines: 6 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <649mp2$qqg@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net The website for the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae is: http://www.botany.utexas.edu/infores/utex/ -Mark Farmer From owner-protista@net.bio.net Tue Nov 11 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Joseph Seckbach Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Announcing my new Address and E-mail (fwd) Date: 11 Nov 1997 16:43:24 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 33 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64au3c$l5g@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net November 11, 1997 NOTE: SORRY FOR SUPPLYING THIS MESSAGE TWICE (TO SOME OF YOU). Dear Friends and Phycological Colleagues, My new address (Nov. 1997 until end of March 1998) will be in LSU as indicated below. Please refer all your mail to me to my new address. Thanking all of you for your attention. Best wishes Joseph Seckbach --------------------------------------- | | | | V > JOSEPH SECKBACH > PROFESSOR and JOHN P. LABORDE ENDOWED CHAIR FOR SEA GRANT DEVELOPMENT > DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE > 508 LIFE SCIENCE BUILDING > LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY at BATON ROUGE, LA 70803 USA > Phones: (504) 388-8558, (504) 388-8771 > Fax: (504) 388- 2597 > E-Mail: jseck@lsu.edu > @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ From owner-protista@net.bio.net Wed Nov 12 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Russell L. Chapman" Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Tenure Track Position Announcement Date: 13 Nov 1997 07:41:35 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 65 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64f73f$ose@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Colleagues: The following ecology position announcement might be of interest to you or someone you know. As far as I know, there is no reason why an algal-ecologist could not be a strong candidate for the position, but please help get this announcement into the hands of any appropriate ecologist algal or non-algal! Many Thanks. Russ Chapman ---------------- ECOLOGY The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, available August 16, 1998. We currently have strong programs in aquatic (marine & freshwater) ecology and terrestrial plant ecology, and we seek an individual who can complement these programs. We encourage applicants whose research involves interactions at the level of population, community, or ecosystem, and particularly encourage those studying multiple-species relationships between major groups (e.g, plants, animals, fungi, and/or prokaryotes). The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and postdoctoral experience in Ecology, Biological Sciences, or related field, and will be expected to develop a strong, funded research program, direct student research, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Review of applications will begin December 5, 1997. The application, consisting of a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and 3 letters of recommendation, should be sent to: Ecology Search, c/o Dr. Kevin R. Carman, Department of Biological Sciences, 508 Life Sciences Bldg., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. E-mail inquiries may be sent to: zocarm@lsu.edu. -- Kevin R. Carman Associate Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1725 PH: 504-388-1761 FAX: 504-388-2597 ----------------------------------- |------------------------------------------------------------------| Dr. Russell L. Chapman, Executive Director Center for Coastal, Energy, and Environmental Resources (CCEER) E302 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2755 U.S.A. PHONE: 504-388-3457 General FAX: 504-388-5328 Private FAX: 504-334-1074 EMAIL: BTRUSS@UNIX1.SNCC.LSU.EDU WWW Page: http://chrs1.chem.lsu.edu/~wwwpb/rchapman.html Laboratory: Dept. of Biological Sciences, LSU, B.R., LA, 70803-1705 U.S.A. PHONE: 504-388-8771 FAX: 504-388-5489 WWW Page: http://chrs1.chem.lsu.edu/~wwwpb/Chapman/lab.html |------------------------------------------------------------------| From owner-protista@net.bio.net Wed Nov 12 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "James E. Rodman" Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: New Centers Competition from NSF Date: 13 Nov 1997 13:17:47 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 29 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64fqpr$aei@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear U.S. Taxonomists and Friends: The U.S. National Science Foundation has recently announced the third competition (for fiscal year 1998) in its Science and Technology Centers program. This is a REALLY BIG program! Awards are typically for $1.5 million to $4.0 million annually for up to six years, and renewable. REALLY BIG! The new proposal solicitation is available electronically from NSF, through its Web site at the following address: . Centers are thematically oriented, multi-investigator projects designed to address multiple goals, one of which is the integration of research and education, and can be submitted only by eligible U.S. academic institutions. Museum-based researchers should not feel disenfranchised, however, and should capitalize on their adjunct-appointment opportunities. The staff of the Systematic Biology Program at NSF encourage the community of U.S. taxonomists/systematists to exploit this opportunity. Modern systematic biology is a grand scientific endeavor with sophisticated technological tools, a global network of colleagues and friends, and an eager audience of young and old alike, fascinated with Life on Earth. Now is the time to dust off, or produce, all those BIG IDEAS. Be aware of the schedule of required documents: January 6, 1998 -- notice of intent; February 12, 1998 -- preproposal; September 3, 1998 -- proposal. And GOOD LUCK! Sincerely, Your fellow systematists at NSF. From owner-protista@net.bio.net Sun Nov 16 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: BIOSCI Administrator Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: BIOSCI/bionet miniFAQ & Fundraiser Date: 17 Nov 1997 05:41:17 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 233 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64phht$s4t@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net (LAST REVISION: 30-JUL-95) This BIOSCI "miniFAQ" is designed to answer the questions that come up the *most frequently*. The main BIOSCI FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is accessible on the World Wide Web at URL http://www.bio.net/. If you can not find an answer to your question in this or other documentation, the BIOSCI technical support staff answers e-mail queries sent to biosci-help@net.bio.net We can only answer questions about the use of the newsgroups and mailing lists. We unfortunately do not have the staff to do Internet information searches or answer scientific questions. Please post those to the appropriate BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. Contents: -------- 0) BIOSCI NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! 1) Using the WWW to access the BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. 2) What to do about "spams," i.e., junk mail, ads, etc. 3) Examples of subscribing and unsubscribing to the mailing lists. 4) The BIOSCI user address and research interest directory. 0) BIOSCI NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! ------------------------------ BIOSCI's government funding has been expended, and we are now operating solely from advertising revenue that we have raised from our Web site at http://www.bio.net/. We need just a few minutes of your time to help us serve you. You can do two important things which will take very little time for you individually and will immensely help us continue to help you. First, please use our WWW system at http://www.bio.net/ to access the archives. You can post or reply to messages via your Web browser as described in item #1 below. Your usage helps attract sponsors. If you contact any of our sponsors, please be sure to thank them for supporting BIOSCI. It is critical for them to get this feedback if they are to continue their sponsorship for the long term. Second, if you work for a company or organization that provides products or services of interest to the biology community, please pass this message on to your marketing or marketing communications department or other appropriate group. Please ask them to help support BIOSCI by sponsoring our Web site and explain the uses and benefits of the system to the biology community. If they are interested, they can then contact us for further information at our tech support address, biosci-help@net.bio.net. 1) Using the WWW to access the BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. -------------------------------------------------------- As of 10 December 1995, all BIOSCI/bionet full newsgroups are accessible through the World Wide Web (WWW) at URL http://www.bio.net. One can read and reply publicly or privately to both recent postings and archived messages through one's Web browser if it is configured properly to send e-mail. Each newsgroup is equipped with its own WAIS index. The main BIOSCI home page also has access to the BIO-JOURNALS Table of Contents database WAIS index and the BIOSCI user address database described in another item further below. 2) What to do about "spams," i.e., junk mail, ads, etc. ------------------------------------------------------- BIOSCI is a set of parallel USENET newsgroups (the "bionet" groups), mailing lists, and a hypermail archive at URL http://www.bio.net/. The same postings are distributed on all media (except for a small number of mailing-list-only groups at net.bio.net). Unfortunately it is becoming a despicable practice on the Internet (by a few people out to make a fast buck) to do automated mass postings to thousands of newsgroups and mailing lists. These attempts to grab free advertising are refered to as "spams" in the usual, somewhat boneheaded, net terminology. USENET is more susceptible to this practice, and many spams originate on the USENET groups and then are passed on to the mailing lists. However, spammers also get lists of mailing addresses and hit these too, so neither medium is immune. What should you do personally if you get junk mail? --------------------------------------------------- Just delete it and move on without reading it further. Filing a protest is becoming increasingly useless because spammers are often disguising the addresses where the messages are sent from. Unless you really understand Internet mail systems, your attempt at protest by sending replies to the message will often end up being sent to the address of an innocent person that the spammer is victimizing. What can BIOSCI/bionet do to protect its newsgroups? ---------------------------------------------------- The only solution currently available is to moderate the newsgroup. If this newsgroup is already moderated, then you are in good shape. Moderation protects the USENET distribution from about 95% of the spams that are being sent to date and protects the mailing lists completely. Moderation means, however, that someone has to take the time to review each message before it goes out. We have set up software here that simply allows the moderator to forward to an address at net.bio.net messages that (s)he wishes to have distributed. This takes no more time than that needed to read the message and pass it on, say about 1 min. per message. Most newsgroups currently have a discussion leader who is responsible for their newsgroup. The discussions leaders and their e-mail addresses are listed in the BIOSCI Information Sheet which is available on the Web at http://www.bio.net/. If a newsgroup is being hit with too many junk postings, please contact the discussion leader for that group and see if there is interest in moderating the group. Please do not assume that by simply posting a complaint to the newsgroup itself, anyone on the BIOSCI staff will act on your complaint. With close to 100 newsgroups to run, the BIOSCI staff has to rely on the discussion leaders of each newsgroup to report problems directly to us at biosci-help@net.bio.net. We will moderate any of our newsgroups if the discussion leader tells us that the readership of the group wishes to do so and if a moderator is willing to do the work. For most BIOSCI/bionet groups, this entails only a few minutes of work each day. Moderating a newsgroup will resolve probably 95% of the junk postings on the USENET distribution. Unfortunately there are easy ways for determined spammers to override the moderation mechanism on USENET, but we can protect our e-mail subscribers from unwanted postings if the newsgroup is moderated. You can also access our newsgroups over the WWW at URL http://www.bio.net. While this Web interface will not stop spammers from trying to post to the groups, this will give you yet another way, besides using USENET news, to keep the junk out of your personal mail files. For those of you with local USENET news systems, the Web interface will also give you faster access to new newsgroups and recent postings. 3) Examples of subscribing and unsubscribing to the mailing lists. ------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEASE NOTE: The BIOSCI management does NOT act on subscription/unsubscription requests that are posted improperly to the newsgroups and mailing lists. People who do this only bother everyone on the lists to no avail. Please be sure to follow the proper procedures below. Gory details are in the BIOSCI Information sheets on the Web at http://www.bio.net. Below we give an example utilizing the METHODS-AND-REAGENTS list at both of our two BIOSCI sites: Users in the Americas and Pacific Rim countries who use the BIOSCI ------------------------------------------------------------------ node at computer net.bio.net: ---------------------------- A) Determine the "listname" which is the <=8 character mail address ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ for the group. These can be found in the BIOSCI Info. Sheet. For the METHODS-AND-REAGENTS group the mailing address is methods@net.bio.net. The listname is the portion of the address to the left of the @ sign, i.e., "methods". The listname is used with the "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" commands illustrated below. B) Mail all commands in the body of a mail message addressed to biosci-server@net.bio.net. Do NOT send commands to the newsgroup posting addresses! Leave the Subject: line blank, any text on it will be ignored. C) In the body of your message put one or more of the following commands with an "end" command on the last line, e.g., subscribe methods unsubscribe methods end Do NOT put your e-mail address or other text on these lines. The server only allows you to cancel your subscription if the address on your mail header matches the address on our mailing list. Please ask for help at biosci-help@net.bio.net if your address has changed, e.g., if you know you are on the list but the server tells you that you are not a member. Users in Europe, Africa, and Central Asia who use the BIOSCI node at -------------------------------------------------------------------- computer daresbury.ac.uk (also known as dl.ac.uk): ------------------------------------------------- To subscribe and unsubscribe to/from the BIOSCI lists, you need to specify the full USENET newsgroup name with "bionet-news." prepended. The USENET newsgroup names are listed in the BIOSCI Information sheet on the Web at http://www.bio.net/. For the METHODS-AND-REAGENTS list the USENET newsgroup name is bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts, thus the appropriate commands are sub bionet-news.bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts unsub bionet-news.bionet.molbio.methds-reagnts These commands are included in a message addressed to mxt@dl.ac.uk, NOT to the newsgroup mailing addresses. As usual, include the text in the body of the message as text on the Subject: line is ignored. To unsubscribe from all the lists at the UK node, use unsub bionet-news Please note that if the address in the list is different than the one in your mail message header, you will not be able to unsubscribe by this method. If you have problems, please mail biosci@daresbury.ac.uk. 4) The BIOSCI user address and research interest directory. ----------------------------------------------------------- Please take this opportunity to add your name, address, and research interest information to the BIOSCI User Address Database if you have not already done so. You can fill out the address form directly through our Web page at URL http://www.bio.net/adrform.html. The address database is reindexed nightly for WWW access (the URL is http://www.bio.net/). If you are not directly on the Internet but can reach it by e-mail, please use our waismail server to access the user directory. waismail use is described above. You can also request a user address form by e-mail from biosci-help@net.bio.net. Please check your database entry from time-to-time to see if your address information is still up-to-date. Because of our limited personnel resources, we ask that you resubmit a *complete* form to revise your entry; we only replace complete entries and do not have resources to edit old forms. From owner-protista@net.bio.net Mon Nov 17 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Jeffrey S. Mc Kinnon" Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: job Date: 18 Nov 1997 08:30:11 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 88 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64sfqj$8jd@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Madam/Sir, Please be so kind as to post the following job announcement to any appropriate electronic listings. Many thanks, Jeff McKinnon, Assistant Professor Announcement of Faculty Position Position Title: AQUATIC BIOLOGIST Appointment: Full-time tenure-track; Assistant Professor Starting Date: 23 August 1998 DEADLINE: 19 December 1997 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Aquatic Biology. Teaching responsibilities will include an upper division course in aquatic biology, introductory biology for non-science majors, a core course in science and technology in society, and possible assignment to introductory botany or zoology for biology majors; typical teaching load is some combination of two of these courses per semester. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish a research program compatible with the facilities available at UW-Whitewater, and which can involve undergraduates. Grant-writing to secure extramural funding for research is expected. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. must be completed by starting date. The successful candidate will have expertise in aquatic systems at the ecosystem or community level, although specialization in other areas of aquatic biology may be considered. Our aquatic biologist will be an excellent teacher whose enthusiasm in the classroom is matched by enthusiasm for involving undergraduate students in a high-quality research program that can attract significant extramural funding. RANK: Assistant Professor SALARY: Competitive and negotiable University & Community: UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 43 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs. It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 12,000 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. APPLICATIONS: Interested persons should apply in writing to: Dr. Lauren Wentz PH: 414-472-1092 Chair, Aquatic Biologist Search Committee Fax: 414-472-5633 Department of Biological Sciences 800 West Main Street University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI 53190 A complete credentials packet consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation commenting on applicant's teaching ability and research potential, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Names of applicants may be made public unless applicant makes written request otherwise. DEADLINE: 19 December 1997 UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. Women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. *********************************************************************** Jeffrey S. McKinnon Tel. (w): 414-472-6200 Dept. of Biological Sciences (h): 414-473-0687 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fax: 414-472-5633 Whitewater, WI 53190 U.S.A. e-mail: mckinnoj@uwwvax.uww.edu or:mckinnon@zoology.ubc.ca From owner-protista@net.bio.net Mon Nov 17 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Rick McCourt Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Aquatic Biology Job Date: 18 Nov 1997 13:13:31 -0800 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 44 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64t0dr$fpl@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net AQUATIC BIOLOGIST The Department of Biological Sciences at DePaul University seeks AQUATIC BIOLOGIST with strong commitment to undergraduate education for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level beginning Sept.1, 1998. Ph.D. is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching experience preferred. Teaching responsibilities include: introductory biology courses with lab for majors and non-majors; intermediate-level undergraduate course in aquatic biology; and graduate/advanced undergraduate course(s) in candidate's area of expertise. Ability to teach ecology and/or evolution is desirable. An active and productive research program in aquatic biology is required. All sub-disciplines and approaches will be considered, including ecology, population biology, evolution, and systematics, using plant, animal, protist or algal model systems. Use of molecular or cellular techniques in research program desirable. Applications will be accepted until position is filled; review will begin January 1, 1998. Please send: 1) vita; 2) three letters of reference; 3) statement of teaching and research interests; 4) statement of educational philosophy; and 5) list of equipment/supply needs with cost estimates to: Aquatic Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, DePaul University; 1036 W. Belden Avenue; Chicago, IL 60614. Additional inquires to above address, or FAX: 773/325-7596; e-mail: lmaginni@condor.depaul.edu. DePaul University, the employer of choice, is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Richard M. McCourt Associate Curator of Botany Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 215/299-1157; fax 215/299-1028 email: mccourt@say.acnatsci.org From owner-protista@net.bio.net Mon Nov 17 22:00:00 1997 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Michelle Wait" Newsgroups: bionet.protista Subject: Basic Taxonomy Question Date: 18 Nov 1997 05:34:26 -0800 Organization: University of Port Elizabeth Lines: 36 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: farmer@emlab.cb.uga.edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <64s5h2$g2f@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Hello Protist People, I'm afraid that I may be breaching etiquette left right and centre with this message! I'm not subscribed to the group and found the address through an internet search. Could you therefor send me the subscription infromation to the group, or send help directly to: zlbmmw@zoo.upe.ac.za Now for the problem. I'm teaching a very basic, introductory course to the Kingdom Protozoa, and I'd like to know what is the current, most correct classification of the group. The information I have is from general texts: A) Rupert and Barnes (1994) - e.g. Phylum Rhizopoda, Class Lobosea for *Amoeba* and B) C. L. Harris (1992) -e.g. Phylum Sarcomastigophora, Class Lobosea for *Amoeba* Which is more correct, if either? Could you suggest any better alternative. Please bear in mind that we do NOT have an extensive library or book lending service available here. Thank you, Michelle Wait Zoology Department University of Port Elizabeth P.O. Box 1600 P.E. 6001 South Africa Tel: (041) 5042 316 (office) (041) 5042 641 (computers) E-MAIL: ZLBMMW@zoo.upe.ac.za http://zoo.upe.ac.za/postgrad/michelle/bat/batoid.htm