Number 38|August 2022

Gunter Library News
"Gunter Library News" is the monthly e-newsletter highlighting current events and happenings at the Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi.
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Resource of the Month (for Faculty):

Center for Faculty Development—Teaching Resources


The Resource of the Month is this link that goes to the page called Center for Faculty Development—Teaching Resources. On this page you will find General Resources including how to create a syllabus, Guidelines for Online Classes, Teaching Toolkits and Resources, and Resources for Exams and Testing. You will need your SOAR W# and password to access this page.

Teaching Resources

Resource of the Month (for Graduate Students):

Research Guide for Coastal Sciences


This guide provides a starting point for students, faculty and staff conducting research about coastal sciences at the University Libraries. Each area of study within the program is represented with appropriate resources and tools.

If you need help, please contact the research librarian for coastal sciences at guntergcrl@usm.edu

Research Guide

Speaking of Syllabi!


COA faculty—please include this library statement on your syllabi:

Gunter Library

For assistance using library resources, please contact Joyce Shaw, Head & Professor, Gunter Library

Joyce.shaw@usm.edu / 228-872-4213 / Office: Caylor Building Room #110 (East Beach/Halstead Campus)

To get started on your own, begin at the subject guide for Coastal Sciences at http://libguides.lib.usm.edu/coastal_sciences 

To request document delivery, please contact Martha Brown, Gunter Library Coordinator. Use guntergcrl@usm.edu for your requests. 228-872-4253. For requesting books from other campuses 

Laptop Loan Program for Students


Loaner laptops are available on both the Gulf Park and Hattiesburg campuses. Students specify their campus on the application form. The applications will be reviewed with priority going to students who have no technology available to them off-campus.

To request a laptop, fill out the request form via the link below. It will require you to login with your USM SOAR credentials: https://usm.libwizard.com/f/cookbook Students will be contacted once there is a laptop available and instructions on how to pick it up. Note: laptops must be picked up in person at the respective campus locations.

New Books This Month

Cowell, Rita, A. Bear, and A. Helman editors. 2020. Promising practices for addressing the underrepresentation of women in science, engineering, and medicine: opening doors. NAS Press.

Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine reviews and synthesizes existing research on policies, practices, programs, and other interventions for improving the recruitment, retention, and sustained advancement into leadership roles of women in these disciplines. This report makes actionable recommendations to leverage change and drive swift, coordinated improvements to the systems of education, research, and employment to improve both the representation and leadership of women. From the publisher’s website: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25585/promising-practices-for-addressing-the-underrepresentation-of-women-in-science-engineering-and-medicine

https://usm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USM_INST/1dfar3q/alma991014352110805566

or online as an EBSCOhost e-book https://usm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USM_INST/1dfar3q/alma991014285820805566

Duarte, Bernardo and Isabel Caçador. 2020. 


Ecotoxicology of marine organisms. CRC Press.

"This book provides comprehensive review of the most recent studies made in terms of the impacts of contaminants in the marine environment. Classical and state-of-the-art information and techniques are presented applied to several types of marine organisms, from bacteria to fungi and animals to algae. Specific topics discussed including the impacts of different contaminants in different organisms but also different approaches and their outcomes in terms of impact assessment. The integration of these techniques is discussed to attain sentinel species and biomarkers to be applied in ecological quality and impact assessment programs and studies. This is an important book useful to researchers, risk assessment consultants, stake-holders, and teachers and students and the ecotoxicologist community in a whole." -- Provided by the publisher.

https://usm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USM_INST/1dfar3q/alma991014375359905566

Dronkers, J. J. 2017. Dynamics of coastal systems, 2nd edition. Advanced Series in Ocean Engineering, vol. 41. World Scientific.

“The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the physical processes which, according to the present state of knowledge, determine the evolution of coastal systems and their response to human interventions. This response depends to a large degree on the self-organizing properties of coastal dynamics, which form a leading theme throughout the book. The basic theoretical ideas are explained in text and figures and in formulas for the more mathematically inclined reader. Theories are illustrated with examples from estuaries, coastal lagoons, beaches, and tidal flat systems from all over the world. The rules and simple models can be used directly without relying on complex computations; much attention is given to the strengths and weaknesses of the underlying theories and their limits of applicability. The book is fully self-contained; some knowledge of basic physics and mathematics is recommended. The book is an upgrade of the first edition. Most parts are rewritten, and chapters are added to incorporate research results, new insight and experience of the past ten years. This book is intended for everyone interested in coastal systems for professional or educational reasons.” From the publisher

https://usm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USM_INST/1dfar3q/alma991014352112305566

Meredith, Dennis. 2021. Explaining research: how to reach key audiences to advance your work, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.

"Explaining Research is the most comprehensive guide to research communication. It offers practical tools and techniques to effectively reach professional and lay audiences important to researchers' success. These audiences include colleagues, potential collaborators, officers in funding agencies and foundations, donors, institutional leaders, corporate partners, students, legislators, family and friends, journalists, and the public. The book also includes strategies to guide research communication, as well as insights from leading science journalists and research communicators. The book shows how to develop a communication "strategy of synergy;" give compelling talks; build a professional website; create quality posters, images, animations, graphs, charts, videos, e-newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and webinars; write popular articles and books; persuade funding decision-makers; produce news releases and other content that attract media coverage; give effective media interviews; serve as a public educator in schools and science centers; and protect against communication traps." -- Provided by publisher

https://usm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USM_INST/1dfar3q/alma991014304687205566

GERS 2022 is coming to GCRL on October 27-29!


Registration for the GERS 2022 Meeting is open

Register by October 7 to secure your early bird registration.

 

For more information about the meeting, including travel and lodging options, field trips, the plenary speaker, and meeting schedule, visit the 2022 GERS Meeting website.

 

Attention students! GERS is offering student travel awards!

We are accepting applications for student travel awards to attend the 2022 GERS Meeting. Travel awards of $300 will be offered to students (graduate and undergraduate) to help defray the costs associated with travel and participation in the GERS meeting.  See website for eligibility and application information. 


Student Travel Award Applications are due July 31, 2022.

 

To renew your GERS membership, please see the website. Membership dues are $30 per year ($20 per year for students) and can be paid by credit card or PayPal account. Memberships run on a calendar year basis (Jan 1-Dec 31).  

 

We look forward to seeing everyone in Ocean Springs this fall! 

GERS 2022 Meeting Information

GCRL Science Café -

Tuesday, August 30th - 5:30 - 7:00 pm 

at the Marine Education Center


This special Science Cafe will honor

the career of the late Dr. Robin Overstreet


On Tuesday August 30, we will celebrate the life and career of Dr. Robin M. Overstreet, one of the top scientists ever to hail from Mississippi. Robin spent his entire scientific career spanning more than fifty years at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and was widely acknowledged as the premier marine parasitologist in the nation, if not the world. He was broadly knowledgeable and accomplished in a variety of fields of marine science including environmental toxicology, ecology, aquaculture and fisheries management. The presentation him will be a panel discussion with interaction with the audience. Major accomplishments of Robin’s career and aspects of his colorful life will be discussed. The panel moderator will be Bill Hawkins who worked with Robin for more than 35 years and retired from GCRL as professor and director, Jeff Lotz, retired GCRL professor and his friend and colleague, Reg Blaylock, Interim Director of the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture, and post-doctoral scientist under Robin, Michael Andres, Assistant Research Professor and graduate student under him, Jean Jovonovich Alvillar, parasitology research technician under him and John Ogle, aquaculture pioneer and friend of Robin in his later years. 

This Science Cafe will be hybrid, participants may join via Facebook Live (see link below to MEC Facebook page) or Zoom.


Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://usm-edu.zoom.us/j/89257943263?pwd=MF1lkWa07RBj7fLGrmSNdbPB64kJnc.1

Passcode: 01216885

"Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events.
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If you missed any of our Zoom GCRL Science Cafes or prefer to attend the event via Facebook Live, visit our Marine Education Center’s (MEC) Facebook page at the link below.
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Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Joyce Shaw, Head Librarian - 228-872-4213