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Use our Resource Library Custom Search Engine to search for invasive species information included in this section of NISIC's site:
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ARS
Launches Redesigned Kids Site (Jun 7, 2010)
USDA.
Agricultural
Research Service.
Sci4Kids,
an educational website operated by the Agricultural
Research Service now has a new look and "feel." The
website, which is primarily geared to youngsters aged
8-13, offers a "Teachers' Desk" loaded with
classroom resources and activities designed to stimulate
kids' learning about agricultural research. New features
include: Images of Ag Research," a captioned slideshow
depicting science in action, from a dive-bombing fly
that's forcing fire ants to take cover, to parasitic
tapeworms "pickled" in a jar.
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 Interactive Learning Module
Why are invasives a problem? This learning module focuses on the information needs of non-professionals. Developed by the University
of Arizona, School of Natural Resources and the Environment (formerly the Office
of Arid Lands Studies) in cooperation with and support of NISIC. |
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Virtual Issue: Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions (Oct 2009)
Journal of Applied Ecology.
The Journal of Applied Ecology has published a Virtual Issue of papers on "Key Perspectives in the Management of Biological Invasions",
to coincide with the International
Congress on Biological Invasions, held in Fuzhou, China (Nov 2-6, 2009) and to bring applied perspectives in the management of invasive species to a wider readership. The issue includes the 20 most cited papers the journal has published in this field in the last 5 years.
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Aquatic
Plant Management Research Scholarships Available
Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society.
The Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) announces the
availability of scholarship funds and/or student stipends for college
students focusing in the field of aquatic plant management.
Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 are available to graduate students
that are studying some aspect of aquatic plant management or algal
management.
Student stipends up to $5,000 are available for undergraduate students
working on a project related to aquatic plant management.
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 Journal Articles
Contains citations and links to articles about invasive species from scholarly or professional journals. |
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 Books
Contains citations and some links to fulltext books about invasive species. |
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 Graduate Programs
Provides a list of graduate programs that provide opportunities for research in invasive species. Includes master’s, doctoral, and other post-graduate programs. |
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Covers federal, state, international, professional, and non-profit organizations and agencies that deal with invasive species. |
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Describes databases available online related to invasive species as well as general biodiversity. |
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Provides information about electronic mailing lists that discuss issues related to invasive species. |
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Covers K-12 teaching materials, information about gradaute programs, and professional development resources. |
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Contains links to FAQs about a variety of invasive species. |
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Contains links to images and photographs of invasive species. |
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Provides official lists of species declared invasive, noxious, prohibited, or otherwise harmful. Most are geographically focused. |
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Provides citations or links to books, journal
articles, CD/DVD Products, newsletters, and
bibliographies that deal with invasive species. |
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