Florida Crystals is looking for a recent B.S. or M.S. graduate for a new position in irrigation management in the Everglades Agriculture Area with them. Traditionally sugarcane has been cultivated using seepage irrigation, but they are now interested in expanding overhead and drip systems, both on organic and sandy soils. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid ag background, and they are willing to come to GNV to interview.
Jorge.Bastanzuri@FloridaCrystals.com
Monday, December 22, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Women in Science (WiSE) Potluck Event
We're nearing the end of the fall semester, and it's time to celebrate... bring your family and friends to the WiSE fall potluck! This type of event would be great for people who don't know about WiSE so they can meet others in a casual and fun environment!
When: 12:30-2pm Saturday, December 13
Where: Northeast Park (501 NE 16th Ave)
What: Please bring a dish to share. Friends, family, and children are invited.
Please visit the facebook event to RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring!
Northeast Park has a shelter, playground, dog park, volleyball net, and ball fields.
When: 12:30-2pm Saturday, December 13
Where: Northeast Park (501 NE 16th Ave)
What: Please bring a dish to share. Friends, family, and children are invited.
Please visit the facebook event to RSVP and let us know what you plan to bring!
Northeast Park has a shelter, playground, dog park, volleyball net, and ball fields.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Engineering Leadership & Diversity Summit 1/15/15
Powered to Lead: Gator Engineering is a day-long summit to discuss the issues of women in leadership and encouraging 'pool to pipeline' and 'building a climate of diverse thought' best practices.
Event Highlights:
Event Highlights:
- Lectures
- Panel discussions/Q&A
- Keynote luncheon with Linda Hudson
- Leadership + Scholarship Award Presentations
- Gator Engineering reception with keynote speakers, alumni, panelists and student leaders
Thursday, December 4, 2014
The Nature Conservancy Freshwater Conservation Director position
The Freshwater Conservation Director leads the freshwater strategy planning and implementation, identifies research needs, and collaborates with other scientists and institutions to enhance Conservancy practices.
Duties include:
· Collaborating with other Conservancy scientists and conservation managers to advance the methodologies and outcomes of the Chapter’s freshwater strategies.
· Applying and evaluating watershed models to prioritize conservation action and evaluate contribution to protecting water resources.
· Collecting data and information to be analyzed and synthesized through water-related risk ranking and reporting.
· Calculating water resource benefits of watershed conservation and restoration strategies and investigating and synthesizing sustainable agriculture practices.
· Synthesizing scientific data, writing proposals, project reports and peer reviewed publications.
· Supporting stakeholder engagement around water management and watershed modeling.
Qualifications:
· Master's Degree in water science related field and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
· Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
· Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
· Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams.
· Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partners.
-Good communication skills.
For complete information visit the Nature Conservancy website. Job 400007
Duties include:
· Collaborating with other Conservancy scientists and conservation managers to advance the methodologies and outcomes of the Chapter’s freshwater strategies.
· Applying and evaluating watershed models to prioritize conservation action and evaluate contribution to protecting water resources.
· Collecting data and information to be analyzed and synthesized through water-related risk ranking and reporting.
· Calculating water resource benefits of watershed conservation and restoration strategies and investigating and synthesizing sustainable agriculture practices.
· Synthesizing scientific data, writing proposals, project reports and peer reviewed publications.
· Supporting stakeholder engagement around water management and watershed modeling.
Qualifications:
· Master's Degree in water science related field and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
· Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
· Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
· Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams.
· Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partners.
-Good communication skills.
For complete information visit the Nature Conservancy website. Job 400007
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Summer Research and Graduate Funding Sources
The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) has announced these open graduate funding and research opportunities that may be helpful to you:
For Financial Support in Graduate School:
Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx
For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:
http://intern.nasa.gov
For tips on applying and associated resources:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx
For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx
For opportunities specifically in Engineering:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx
IBP’s mission is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching underserved communities and diverse underrepresented groups.
For Financial Support in Graduate School:
Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx
For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:
http://intern.nasa.gov
For tips on applying and associated resources:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx
For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx
For opportunities specifically in Engineering:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx
IBP’s mission is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching underserved communities and diverse underrepresented groups.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
MSU 2015 School of Packaging PhD Fellowship
The School of Packaging at Michigan State University East Lansing, MI is offering a PhD recruiting fellowship for a student intending to pursue a doctoral degree in packaging. The School of Packaging PhD Fellowship is a competitive, merit-based award that provides opportunities for US citizens and/or permanent residents to undertake study, research and professional development in Packaging. The SoP fellowship covers tuition and fees, health insurance, and an additional stipend for living expenses for the first year. Financial support for subsequent years is anticipated, contingent on successful performance.
Applicants must have - or be about to obtain - a thesis Master's degree or equivalent in a science or engineering field. Applicants should show a strong interest in science and research as related to packaging.
For further information about the SoP and the PhD program, consult the following link:
http://www.packaging.msu.edu/education/degrees_in_packaging/ph.d._degree_program
Students wishing to be considered for the SoP fellowship must complete their application to
MSU and to the packaging PhD program no later than January 5, 2015. For additional information contact Dr. Susan Selke, E: sselke@msu.edu
Applicants must have - or be about to obtain - a thesis Master's degree or equivalent in a science or engineering field. Applicants should show a strong interest in science and research as related to packaging.
For further information about the SoP and the PhD program, consult the following link:
http://www.packaging.msu.edu/education/degrees_in_packaging/ph.d._degree_program
Students wishing to be considered for the SoP fellowship must complete their application to
MSU and to the packaging PhD program no later than January 5, 2015. For additional information contact Dr. Susan Selke, E: sselke@msu.edu
2014/2015 Elegance of Science contest
Have you looked through the microscope to find something beautiful? Is your art focused on the tools and concepts of science? The Elegance of Science Contest art competition emphasizes and facilitates the link between artistic and scientific perceptions of reality. We invite the UF community to submit artwork to the 2014/2015 Elegance of Science Contest. Winners and select contestants will have their artwork displayed on the walls of the Marston Science Library and at the awards reception at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
The contest’s goals are to:
• Capture in imagery the research endeavors of the students, faculty and staff at the University of Florida.
• Encourage appreciation of scientific art.
All entries must be received by December 20, 2014.
Prizes
1st prize - $150
2nd prize - $100
3rd prize - $50
Please see http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/elegance-science/home/ for more contest rules, past entries, and official entry form.
The contest’s goals are to:
• Capture in imagery the research endeavors of the students, faculty and staff at the University of Florida.
• Encourage appreciation of scientific art.
All entries must be received by December 20, 2014.
Prizes
1st prize - $150
2nd prize - $100
3rd prize - $50
Please see http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/elegance-science/home/ for more contest rules, past entries, and official entry form.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Auzenne Dissertation Award and the Supplemental Tuition Award.
The following awards are for students who have no funding and are either in the writing stage (Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award) or are close to completing their degree (Supplemental Tuition Award). We ask that you inform all students of the following deadlines that are approaching:
Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award Deadline is November 20, 2014
This award is designed to assist underrepresented minority doctoral students in the completion of their dissertation. Information and applications are available on our website at:
http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award
Supplemental Tuition Award Deadline is November 24, 2014
This award is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship or other funding from their department or college. Information and applications are available on our website at:
http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/supplemental-retention-scholarships
If you have questions concerning the Fall 2014 funding opportunity deadlines please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award Deadline is November 20, 2014
This award is designed to assist underrepresented minority doctoral students in the completion of their dissertation. Information and applications are available on our website at:
http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award
Supplemental Tuition Award Deadline is November 24, 2014
This award is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship or other funding from their department or college. Information and applications are available on our website at:
http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/supplemental-retention-scholarships
If you have questions concerning the Fall 2014 funding opportunity deadlines please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
Balmoral Group seeks Ag Engineer
Seeking agricultural/water resources engineer with 3+ years of experience to support ag engineering, economists and water resources engineers at boutique firm. Opportunity to learn and apply industry-leading sophisticated technology solutions; self-starters with excellent communication skills; Candidates must have proven track record of successfully working as part of a team, and effective communication skills. GIS and ICPR experience is a plus.
Qualifications for this role include:
· Understanding of agricultural irrigation systems and Florida’s consumptive use permits is important. Knowledge of current agricultural trends is a must. Experience with farm professionals, agronomists, and agricultural government entities is preferred.
· Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a related field such as Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water/Sanitation Engineering, or Agricultural Science. A master’s degree is a plus.
· Engineering Intern (E.I.) is required. Professional Engineering license (PE), or the willingness to obtain one, is preferred for the position.
Please apply via: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/25654256?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A873782491415641620099%2CVSRPtargetId%3A25654256%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
Qualifications for this role include:
· Understanding of agricultural irrigation systems and Florida’s consumptive use permits is important. Knowledge of current agricultural trends is a must. Experience with farm professionals, agronomists, and agricultural government entities is preferred.
· Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a related field such as Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water/Sanitation Engineering, or Agricultural Science. A master’s degree is a plus.
· Engineering Intern (E.I.) is required. Professional Engineering license (PE), or the willingness to obtain one, is preferred for the position.
Please apply via: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/25654256?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A873782491415641620099%2CVSRPtargetId%3A25654256%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Agriculture and Life Science
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Agriculture and Life Science is designed for any graduate student who is considering a career educating others. This graduate certificate series is open and appropriate for any and all graduate students who have an interest in educating individuals in either formal settings (classrooms, college/university-level) and/or non-formal settings (Extension, museums, & natural areas.) Note: this course series replaces the previous College Teaching course series.
For the spring 2014 semester, we will be offering AEC 6210: Designing Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings [section 05FG] (3 credit hours). This course will meet Tuesdays periods 7 - 9 (1:55 – 4:55 pm) in 306 Rolfs Hall. This course focuses on designing educational programs in formal and nonformal settings. Emphasis will be placed on balancing theoretical and practical development and delivery of educational programs. For more information on the course, contact Brian Myers (bmyers@ufl.edu) or Kirby Barrick (kbarrick@ufl.edu). You are not required to have completed the other courses in the series in order to enroll in this course.
The course requirements for the certificate are:
AEC 6543: Teaching and Learning Theory (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Andrew Thoron (athoron@ufl.edu) for more information
AEC 6210: Designing Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Brian Myers (bmyers@ufl.edu) or Dr. Kirby Barrick (kbarrick@ufl.edu) for more information
AEC 6211: Delivering Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Grady Roberts (groberts@ufl.edu) for more information
For the spring 2014 semester, we will be offering AEC 6210: Designing Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings [section 05FG] (3 credit hours). This course will meet Tuesdays periods 7 - 9 (1:55 – 4:55 pm) in 306 Rolfs Hall. This course focuses on designing educational programs in formal and nonformal settings. Emphasis will be placed on balancing theoretical and practical development and delivery of educational programs. For more information on the course, contact Brian Myers (bmyers@ufl.edu) or Kirby Barrick (kbarrick@ufl.edu). You are not required to have completed the other courses in the series in order to enroll in this course.
The course requirements for the certificate are:
AEC 6543: Teaching and Learning Theory (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Andrew Thoron (athoron@ufl.edu) for more information
AEC 6210: Designing Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Brian Myers (bmyers@ufl.edu) or Dr. Kirby Barrick (kbarrick@ufl.edu) for more information
AEC 6211: Delivering Educational Programs in Agricultural Settings (3 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Grady Roberts (groberts@ufl.edu) for more information
Spring 2015 Course - The Land-grant University and University Governance
AEC 6321, The Land-grant University and University Governance is open to all graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The course is appropriate for any student who has a career path in university teaching or state extension programs. After an overview of the history of the land-grant university system, the course is then focused on the primary missions of teaching, research and Extension, plus international programs. The IFAS deans and a provost will discuss the present status and the future direction of land-grant universities. In addition, faculty governance is approached from the university and IFAS levels. The course is offered Spring 2015 and will meet on Tuesdays, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in room 306 Rolfs Hall. This course is only offered in odd-numbered years, so the next offering will be in 2017.
Questions? Please contact me at kbarrick@ufl.edu or 352-273-2587.
Questions? Please contact me at kbarrick@ufl.edu or 352-273-2587.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Spring 2015 Degree Application Open on ISIS
The Spring 2015 certificate/degree application is open on ISIS for
students. If you are planning to graduate be sure to complete the
process by January 30th.
NEW CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: Please note that students must be admitted to a certificate program before they can apply for certification. Students will only be able to apply on ISIS for certificates that appear on the “Academic Program” view in ISIS/ISIS Admin. The Spring 2015 certificate application deadline is also January 30, the same as for degrees.
NEW CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: Please note that students must be admitted to a certificate program before they can apply for certification. Students will only be able to apply on ISIS for certificates that appear on the “Academic Program” view in ISIS/ISIS Admin. The Spring 2015 certificate application deadline is also January 30, the same as for degrees.
Monday, November 10, 2014
American Water Resources Association Meeting 11/12
CHAPTER MEETING & SEMINAR
SPEAKER: Dr. Wendy Graham- Director, UF Water Institute
“UF Water Institute Interdisciplinary Springs Research: Nutrient sources, transport and transformation in the Santa Fe River.”
WHEN:Wednesday,November12th,6PM
WHERE: Frazier Rogers Hall, Room 122
Pizza will be served!
SPEAKER: Dr. Wendy Graham- Director, UF Water Institute
“UF Water Institute Interdisciplinary Springs Research: Nutrient sources, transport and transformation in the Santa Fe River.”
WHEN:Wednesday,November12th,6PM
WHERE: Frazier Rogers Hall, Room 122
Pizza will be served!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Paths: Careers for Engineers in Academia and Industry - November 12th
Ever wondered what kind of engineering career you'd have with a Master’s or Ph.D.? How might it look with a Bachelor’s degree? Join us on Wednesday, November 12th at 5 p.m. in CSE E119 for "Paths: Careers for Engineers in Academia and Industry," a panel discussion on possible career paths led by professionals in both academia and industry. Hear from engineering professionals who bring diverse educational backgrounds on the career paths they took and how their terminal degree choice came into play.
Panelists representing academia include:
• Dr. Luisa Amelia Dempere— Engineer and Director, UF College of Engineering Research Service Centers (RSC)
• Dr. David Arnold—Associate Professor, UF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Panelists representing industry include:
• Randy Ogg, CTO at Encell Technology –Chemical Engineering
• Dr. Maxwell Lee, President of Koogler & Associates –Environmental Engineering
• Jamie Ziivich, Water Engineer at CH2M Hill—Environmental Engineering
• Dante Buckley, Manufacturing Engineer II at RTI Surgical—Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Jonathan Shinn, President of OPIE Software—Computer Engineering
• Alan Garri, Senior Project Manager at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.—Civil Engineering
Presented by the UF Career Resource Center, Society of Hispanic Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers.
Special thanks to Hispanic-Latino Cultures
Join the event on Facebook!
Panelists representing academia include:
• Dr. Luisa Amelia Dempere— Engineer and Director, UF College of Engineering Research Service Centers (RSC)
• Dr. David Arnold—Associate Professor, UF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Panelists representing industry include:
• Randy Ogg, CTO at Encell Technology –Chemical Engineering
• Dr. Maxwell Lee, President of Koogler & Associates –Environmental Engineering
• Jamie Ziivich, Water Engineer at CH2M Hill—Environmental Engineering
• Dante Buckley, Manufacturing Engineer II at RTI Surgical—Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Jonathan Shinn, President of OPIE Software—Computer Engineering
• Alan Garri, Senior Project Manager at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.—Civil Engineering
Presented by the UF Career Resource Center, Society of Hispanic Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers.
Special thanks to Hispanic-Latino Cultures
Join the event on Facebook!
Monday, November 3, 2014
GSC workshops on research and publishing
The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) invites you to two GSC workshops on research and publishing, featuring guest expert and award-winning SUNY Stony Brook professor of writing and rhetoric Dr. Shyam Sharma:
Reading Strategically, Developing Your Research Agenda
Friday, November 7, 2014
1 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Terrace Room G400
Norman Hall
Can you read 20 academic articles in four hours? How about developing solid ideas for your own research paper while reading those articles effectively?
Practical Skills for Academic Publication
Monday, November 10, 2014
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Reitz Union Auditorium
How can graduate students publish more? What writing skills increase your chances of your work being accepted by academic journals?
Dr. Shyam Sharma is a professor of writing and rhetoric at SUNY Stony Brook University in New York. A former international student and recipient of many awards including the K. Patricia Cross Award for Future Leaders of American Higher Education, he specializes in the research and teaching of academic and professional writing to international students especially at the graduate level and especially in the STEM fields. He is currently working on a book that seeks to document best practices in this area across US universities.
For a downloadable, printable PDF flyer for these two workshops, click here: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/gsc-workshops.pdf
Reading Strategically, Developing Your Research Agenda
Friday, November 7, 2014
1 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Terrace Room G400
Norman Hall
Can you read 20 academic articles in four hours? How about developing solid ideas for your own research paper while reading those articles effectively?
Practical Skills for Academic Publication
Monday, November 10, 2014
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Reitz Union Auditorium
How can graduate students publish more? What writing skills increase your chances of your work being accepted by academic journals?
Dr. Shyam Sharma is a professor of writing and rhetoric at SUNY Stony Brook University in New York. A former international student and recipient of many awards including the K. Patricia Cross Award for Future Leaders of American Higher Education, he specializes in the research and teaching of academic and professional writing to international students especially at the graduate level and especially in the STEM fields. He is currently working on a book that seeks to document best practices in this area across US universities.
For a downloadable, printable PDF flyer for these two workshops, click here: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/gsc-workshops.pdf
Friday, October 31, 2014
CRC November workshops
International Students and the Job Search Tuesday November 5th, 4-5pm CRC Library
This workshop will address Job search strategies for the International Student seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Developing a Teaching / Research Statement, Thursday November 6th, 4:00 -5:00pm CRC Library
Teaching / Research Statements and Academic Portfolios add depth to your CV and your application. We’ll review strategies for both and provide you with resources to complete your own.
The Academic Interview Strategies for Success, Thursday November 13th, 4:00-5:00 pm CRC Library
Unique to higher education is the academic interview; this session will focus on interviewing strategy and techniques to survive the academic job interview.
This workshop will address Job search strategies for the International Student seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Developing a Teaching / Research Statement, Thursday November 6th, 4:00 -5:00pm CRC Library
Teaching / Research Statements and Academic Portfolios add depth to your CV and your application. We’ll review strategies for both and provide you with resources to complete your own.
The Academic Interview Strategies for Success, Thursday November 13th, 4:00-5:00 pm CRC Library
Unique to higher education is the academic interview; this session will focus on interviewing strategy and techniques to survive the academic job interview.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Seminar: Dr. Jim Jawitz presents "Can hydrology help solve a murder?" on Tuesday 11/4,
Next Tuesday (11/4) at 2 PM in room 122, Dr. Jim Jawitz,
Professor in the Soil and Water Science Department and 2014 Water Institute
Faculty Fellow, will present "Can hydrology help solve a murder?" In
this seminar, Dr. Jawitz will share his experiences serving as an expert
witness in the infamous Casey Anthony trial. Come learn about how his expertise
in hydrology played a role in the prosecution's case!
"Job Offer & Salary Negotiation" Seminar - Tuesday, November 4th
As a continuation of the Professional Development Seminar Series co-hosted by the Doctor of Plant Medicine Program and the UF Career Resource Center, a seminar on “Job Offer and Salary Negotiation" will be held next Tuesday, November 4th at 4PM.
At the first Professional Development Seminar, guest speaker and Assistant Director for Career Exploration and Education, Liz Kazungu discussed useful interview strategies for students preparing to meet potential employers or internship agencies. At this upcoming seminar tips for effectively evaluating job offers as well as helpful guidelines to understand the process of negotiating an appropriate salary will be presented.
Please review the attached flyer for additional details and RSVP if you plan on attending at the EventBrite page below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-offer-salary-negotiation-part-2-of-the-professional-development-series-tickets-14005610157
If anybody is interested in the seminar but cannot attend directly, there will be a polycom option available.
Sites wanting to connect or reconnect via videoconferencing may dial 7832020 after 3:55PM EST. Phone participation is available by dialing 352-273-4999; enter conference ID (7832020) when prompted, then press # when finished.
At the first Professional Development Seminar, guest speaker and Assistant Director for Career Exploration and Education, Liz Kazungu discussed useful interview strategies for students preparing to meet potential employers or internship agencies. At this upcoming seminar tips for effectively evaluating job offers as well as helpful guidelines to understand the process of negotiating an appropriate salary will be presented.
Please review the attached flyer for additional details and RSVP if you plan on attending at the EventBrite page below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-offer-salary-negotiation-part-2-of-the-professional-development-series-tickets-14005610157
If anybody is interested in the seminar but cannot attend directly, there will be a polycom option available.
Sites wanting to connect or reconnect via videoconferencing may dial 7832020 after 3:55PM EST. Phone participation is available by dialing 352-273-4999; enter conference ID (7832020) when prompted, then press # when finished.
Wetlands Meeting 11/14
The UF Wetlands Club will be holding a meeting this Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:00PM in the Seminar Room at the Phelps Lab.
Speaker: Chris Keller, President of Wetland Solutions, Inc
TOPIC: "Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheet Flow Restoration Project."
Visit us at: http://ufwetlandsclub.blogspot.com
Speaker: Chris Keller, President of Wetland Solutions, Inc
TOPIC: "Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheet Flow Restoration Project."
Visit us at: http://ufwetlandsclub.blogspot.com
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Futures in Food Info Session at CRC 10/29
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Friday, October 24, 2014
NC State PhD Assistantship Available- Spring 2015
Engineered Windbreak Wall – Vegetative Strip Treatment System for Reducing Livestock Barn Emissions
Qualifications: An MS in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering with CGPA of at least 3.20/4.00 is required. Modeling (CFD) experience, air quality coursework, and knowledge about animal agriculture are considered desirable.
Support: Three years of tuition support will be covered. An assistantship will also be provided.
Preferred Starting Date: January 2015
Contact Information:
Dr. Sanjay B. Shah, North Carolina State University, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, C. Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
Phone: 919-515-6753, fax: 919-515-6772, email: sanjay_shah@ncsu.edu
Qualifications: An MS in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering with CGPA of at least 3.20/4.00 is required. Modeling (CFD) experience, air quality coursework, and knowledge about animal agriculture are considered desirable.
Support: Three years of tuition support will be covered. An assistantship will also be provided.
Preferred Starting Date: January 2015
Contact Information:
Dr. Sanjay B. Shah, North Carolina State University, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, C. Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
Phone: 919-515-6753, fax: 919-515-6772, email: sanjay_shah@ncsu.edu
Funding for UF Graduate Students
The following awards are for students who have no funding and are either in the writing stage (Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award) or are close to completing their degree (Supplemental Tuition Award). The following deadlines that are approaching:
Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award Deadline is November 20, 2014
This award is designed to assist underrepresented minority doctoral students in the completion of their dissertation. Information and applications are available on our website at http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award
Supplemental Tuition Award Deadline is November 24, 2014
This award is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship or other funding from their department or college. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/supplemental-retention-scholarships
If you have questions concerning the Fall 2014 Graduate School funding application deadlines please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
A flyer is available at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/critical-dates.pdf
Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award Deadline is November 20, 2014
This award is designed to assist underrepresented minority doctoral students in the completion of their dissertation. Information and applications are available on our website at http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award
Supplemental Tuition Award Deadline is November 24, 2014
This award is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship or other funding from their department or college. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/supplemental-retention-scholarships
If you have questions concerning the Fall 2014 Graduate School funding application deadlines please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
A flyer is available at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/critical-dates.pdf
Monday, October 20, 2014
Apply Now For 2015 Ford Foundation Fellowships
The National Academies is accepting applications for the 2015 Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching. Full eligibility information and online applications are available on our website at: http://nationalacademies.org/ford
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program
Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities
Stipends and Allowances:
Predoctoral -- $24,000 per year for three years
Dissertation -- $25,000 for one year
Postdoctoral -- $45,000 for one year
Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Approximately 60 predoctoral, 30 dissertation, and 18 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies.
Application Deadline Dates:
Predoctoral: November 19, 2014
Dissertation: November 14, 2014
Postdoctoral: November 14, 2014
For Further information please contact:
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council of the National Academies
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2872
Fax: 202.334.3419
infofell@nas.edu
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program
Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities
Stipends and Allowances:
Predoctoral -- $24,000 per year for three years
Dissertation -- $25,000 for one year
Postdoctoral -- $45,000 for one year
Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Approximately 60 predoctoral, 30 dissertation, and 18 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies.
Application Deadline Dates:
Predoctoral: November 19, 2014
Dissertation: November 14, 2014
Postdoctoral: November 14, 2014
For Further information please contact:
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council of the National Academies
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2872
Fax: 202.334.3419
infofell@nas.edu
PHHP DIVERSITY DAY 10/23
2:00-3:00 pm PHHP Distinguished Scholar Lecture
Societal Impacts through Research and Diversity: Who We Are and What We Do
Dr. Juan E. Gilbert, Andrew Banks Family Preeminence
Endowed Chair and the Associate Chair of Research in the Computer & Information Science &
Engineering Department, University of Florida
HPNP Auditorium
3:00-4:00 pm Reception and Poster Presentations
HPNP Atrium
4:00-5:00 pm Panel Discussion
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Impact on Education and Research
HPNP G-301
For additional information contact Brigit Dermott
bdermott@phhp.ufl.edu or 352-273-6214
Societal Impacts through Research and Diversity: Who We Are and What We Do
Dr. Juan E. Gilbert, Andrew Banks Family Preeminence
Endowed Chair and the Associate Chair of Research in the Computer & Information Science &
Engineering Department, University of Florida
HPNP Auditorium
3:00-4:00 pm Reception and Poster Presentations
HPNP Atrium
4:00-5:00 pm Panel Discussion
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Impact on Education and Research
HPNP G-301
For additional information contact Brigit Dermott
bdermott@phhp.ufl.edu or 352-273-6214
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Apply Now For UF GSC Travel Grants
The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) is now accepting applications for travel grants for:
(1) Domestic travel from December 15, 2014 through January 14, 2015.
(2) International travel from January 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015.
The deadline to apply for either domestic and international travel grants is October 31, 2014.
Applications submitted late or in the incorrect application window will be denied.
The application form is available on the GSC Grants website at ufgsc.org, under the "Grants" page:
http://ufgsc.org/index.html
Please remember the following when applying for travel grants:
(1) A representative of your department must attend all GSC general body meetings, the dates of which may be found here: gsc.sg.ufl.edu.
(2) No purchase made on a department PCard may be reimbursed by a GSC travel grant.
(3) Funding is not guaranteed, and awards are made on a competitive basis.
For information regarding application evaluation criteria, please see "How are grants evaluated?" on our webpage: http://ufgsc.org/faqs.html.
Please e-mail questions to gscgrants@gmail.com.
(1) Domestic travel from December 15, 2014 through January 14, 2015.
(2) International travel from January 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015.
The deadline to apply for either domestic and international travel grants is October 31, 2014.
Applications submitted late or in the incorrect application window will be denied.
The application form is available on the GSC Grants website at ufgsc.org, under the "Grants" page:
http://ufgsc.org/index.html
Please remember the following when applying for travel grants:
(1) A representative of your department must attend all GSC general body meetings, the dates of which may be found here: gsc.sg.ufl.edu.
(2) No purchase made on a department PCard may be reimbursed by a GSC travel grant.
(3) Funding is not guaranteed, and awards are made on a competitive basis.
For information regarding application evaluation criteria, please see "How are grants evaluated?" on our webpage: http://ufgsc.org/faqs.html.
Please e-mail questions to gscgrants@gmail.com.
Graduate Workshops of Interest at the Career Resource Center 10/21 and 10/23
Voices from Academia: Career Panel & Networking, Tuesday October 21st, at 4:00-6:00pm CRC Library
Co-sponsored by I-Cubed, this unique session allows student to learn from current and diverse faculty across multiple institutions. Panelists’ featured:
- Dr. Agnes Ngoma Leslie: Senior Lecturer/Outreach Director-Center for African Studies. Ph.D. Political Science
- Dr. Sarah McKune: Director of Public Health Programs – PHHP College. MPH, PhD
- Dr. Mark Law: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs –Director UF Honors Program. Ph.D. M.S.E.E.
- Dr. Henry Baker: Dean and Department Chair of Genetics. Harvard Medical School
The Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Cover Letter, Thursday October 23, at 4:00-5:00pm CRC Library. This workshop will cover techniques, formatting and strategies for writing your CV and Cover Letter specifically for academic positions.
For more information and to RSVP, please log in to Gator Career Link at crc.ufl.edu<http://www.crc.ufl.edu/>, after you log onto your account, click on “events,” and select the workshop and RSVP
If you have any questions please contact The Assistant Director with a focus on Graduate and International Students Liz Kazungu at lizk@crc.ufl.edu
Monday, October 13, 2014
2014 Graduate Student Research Day
Theme of the Day: Standing Out – It’s a Race to the Top
Date: OCTOBER 28th, 2014 (Tuesday)
Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Graduate Student Research Day is an annual event featuring research from graduate students in all disciplines. It features posters from hundreds of students, panel discussion, and professional development workshops.
The event is open to all graduate students. We encourage undergraduate students participating in research activities to attend the event. The event is also open to all postdoctoral fellows/associates, researchers and faculty.
This year’s Graduate Student Research Day is themed around STANDING OUT: IT’S A RACE TO THE TOP. The event will offer workshops on networking & transitioning to job market with company representatives looking to hire graduate students! There will be free resume & CV critiquing services by UF’s Career Resource Center. There will also be a panel discussion with UF’s new Preeminent Scholars, a keynote, and a 3-minute thesis/dissertation presentation.
Tentative Agenda
Graduate Student Research Day will feature a Poster Contest with monetary awards given to the highest-scoring posters. A team of faculty, staff, community members, and graduate students will judge the posters during the Poster Session on October 28th, 2014. Participation in the poster contest is optional; you may submit an abstract for a poster without entering the contest (view poster instructions here). There will also be a raffle of some cool Apple products! The more events you attend, the more raffle tickets you get and better your chances of winning!
For questions on the poster session at Graduate Student Research Day contact Nalini Kumar at nkumar@ufl.edu
For general questions on Graduate Student Research Day contact Regina Martuscello at rmartuscello@ufl.edu
For questions related to I-Cubed Program contact Jessica Childers at jchilders@ufic.ufl.edu
For questions related to GSAC activities contact Khanh Ha at ha@chem.ufl.edu
Date: OCTOBER 28th, 2014 (Tuesday)
Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Graduate Student Research Day is an annual event featuring research from graduate students in all disciplines. It features posters from hundreds of students, panel discussion, and professional development workshops.
The event is open to all graduate students. We encourage undergraduate students participating in research activities to attend the event. The event is also open to all postdoctoral fellows/associates, researchers and faculty.
This year’s Graduate Student Research Day is themed around STANDING OUT: IT’S A RACE TO THE TOP. The event will offer workshops on networking & transitioning to job market with company representatives looking to hire graduate students! There will be free resume & CV critiquing services by UF’s Career Resource Center. There will also be a panel discussion with UF’s new Preeminent Scholars, a keynote, and a 3-minute thesis/dissertation presentation.
Tentative Agenda
Graduate Student Research Day will feature a Poster Contest with monetary awards given to the highest-scoring posters. A team of faculty, staff, community members, and graduate students will judge the posters during the Poster Session on October 28th, 2014. Participation in the poster contest is optional; you may submit an abstract for a poster without entering the contest (view poster instructions here). There will also be a raffle of some cool Apple products! The more events you attend, the more raffle tickets you get and better your chances of winning!
For questions on the poster session at Graduate Student Research Day contact Nalini Kumar at nkumar@ufl.edu
For general questions on Graduate Student Research Day contact Regina Martuscello at rmartuscello@ufl.edu
For questions related to I-Cubed Program contact Jessica Childers at jchilders@ufic.ufl.edu
For questions related to GSAC activities contact Khanh Ha at ha@chem.ufl.edu
Friday, October 10, 2014
American Water Resources Association Meeting 10/14
American Water Resources Association will be having it's second meeting of the semester on October 14th at 6pm in Frazier Rogers Rm 122! We will be hosting Kevin Morris who is a Science and Technology Officer from Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority and he will present the topic Sea Level Rise Compels Florida Coastal Surface Water Supply To Develop Sustainability Model.
Don’t forget to check out our blog and facebook page!
http://ufawra.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/AWRAUFChapter
Don’t forget to check out our blog and facebook page!
http://ufawra.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/AWRAUFChapter
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Scientist / Engineer Modeler Position
INTERA Inc. has an opening for a Flow and Transport Modeler with an Engineering or Environmental Science background for our Albuquerque, New Mexico, office.
INTERA is a leader in the development and application of numerical models and other decision support tools to help meet environmental, water resource, and waste isolation challenge
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for groundwater, vadose zone, and general hydrogeology related modeling projects under the direction of INTERA’s senior modelers. The position requires knowledge of numerical methods, flow and transport modeling codes, interfaces and other modeling tools, and understanding of hydrogeology principles and practices in developing appropriate fate and transport models. Experience with GIS tools and modeling groundwater – surface water interactions is desirable. Depending on the applicant’s experience, responsibility may also include developing new clients and new lines of business. Must be able to work successfully as part of one or more project teams and follow QA procedures for various types of environmental modeling tasks. Other job duties will likely include report preparation, technical presentations, and field work.
Required Qualifications
Two to five years of applicable experience preferred, with primary emphasis on groundwater and/or vadose zone modeling.
Master of Science degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field is required.
A Ph.D. degree is not required but is highly desirable.
Programming skill in one or more languages is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Click here to apply
INTERA is a leader in the development and application of numerical models and other decision support tools to help meet environmental, water resource, and waste isolation challenge
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for groundwater, vadose zone, and general hydrogeology related modeling projects under the direction of INTERA’s senior modelers. The position requires knowledge of numerical methods, flow and transport modeling codes, interfaces and other modeling tools, and understanding of hydrogeology principles and practices in developing appropriate fate and transport models. Experience with GIS tools and modeling groundwater – surface water interactions is desirable. Depending on the applicant’s experience, responsibility may also include developing new clients and new lines of business. Must be able to work successfully as part of one or more project teams and follow QA procedures for various types of environmental modeling tasks. Other job duties will likely include report preparation, technical presentations, and field work.
Required Qualifications
Two to five years of applicable experience preferred, with primary emphasis on groundwater and/or vadose zone modeling.
Master of Science degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field is required.
A Ph.D. degree is not required but is highly desirable.
Programming skill in one or more languages is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Click here to apply
Safe Science: Research Protocol Writing Workshop - 3 sessions
Join Amy Haberman, Director of Laboratory Safety, and Dr. Helena Hagelin-Weaver, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering, or Dr. Curtis Taylor, Associate Professor in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering to learn how to integrate hazard analysis into the research process, particularly focused on writing research protocols. In addition, provide valuable input to develop a usable template for writing protocols and a lab notebook hazard analysis tool.
Bring a current protocol you are working on or one you are considering.
Completion of this class will count towards earning a Certificate in Engineering Safety (in development).
3 sessions offered:
October 16th with Dr. Hagelin-Weaver (CHE)
October 21st with Dr. Hagelin-Weaver (CHE)
October 23rd with Dr. Taylor (MAE)
All sessions from 4-5 p.m. in NEB 100
Click here to sign up
Bring a current protocol you are working on or one you are considering.
Completion of this class will count towards earning a Certificate in Engineering Safety (in development).
3 sessions offered:
October 16th with Dr. Hagelin-Weaver (CHE)
October 21st with Dr. Hagelin-Weaver (CHE)
October 23rd with Dr. Taylor (MAE)
All sessions from 4-5 p.m. in NEB 100
Click here to sign up
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Scholarly Writing begins Monday, October 27th
The Fall B 2014 session of Scholarly Writing begins Monday, October 27th. The last day to request enrollment is Thursday, October 23rd. This class often fills before the registration deadline.
Scholarly Writing (formerly EAP 5845 and EAP 5846) is designed to help international graduate students improve their academic writing skills. The course offers the opportunity to develop the ability to write an academic paper as well as to improve sentence level vocabulary, grammar, and use of cohesive devices and other features of good quality academic literacy. Individual help with writing assignments students are currently working on, including theses, dissertations, journal articles, and curricula vitae, is also available.
For more detailed information, go online to:
http://www.eli.ufl.edu/programs/AcademicWrittenEnglish.html
The Fall B Scholarly Writing course is offered as a non-credit class lasting six weeks. This class is not eligible for a tuition waiver and is not offered as a distance education class. The cost of a six-week section is $350.
The Fall B class will begin October 27th and will end December 5th. It will meet 4th period M,W,F.
To register for the Scholarly Writing class, please visit:
http://xms.dce.ufl.edu/reg/groups/eli/registration.aspx
For questions, please e-mail the instructor, Stephen Flocks, at sflocks@eli.ufl.edu.
Scholarly Writing (formerly EAP 5845 and EAP 5846) is designed to help international graduate students improve their academic writing skills. The course offers the opportunity to develop the ability to write an academic paper as well as to improve sentence level vocabulary, grammar, and use of cohesive devices and other features of good quality academic literacy. Individual help with writing assignments students are currently working on, including theses, dissertations, journal articles, and curricula vitae, is also available.
For more detailed information, go online to:
http://www.eli.ufl.edu/programs/AcademicWrittenEnglish.html
The Fall B Scholarly Writing course is offered as a non-credit class lasting six weeks. This class is not eligible for a tuition waiver and is not offered as a distance education class. The cost of a six-week section is $350.
The Fall B class will begin October 27th and will end December 5th. It will meet 4th period M,W,F.
To register for the Scholarly Writing class, please visit:
http://xms.dce.ufl.edu/reg/groups/eli/registration.aspx
For questions, please e-mail the instructor, Stephen Flocks, at sflocks@eli.ufl.edu.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Apply by 10/15/2014 for Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program, a prestigious
two-year program managed by the federal Office of Personnel Management to
provide training and development in any number of United States government
agencies, is now taking applications for its Class of 2015.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. For more details and the online application, click on this link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/381692100
Click on this link for the PMF Assessment Preparation Guide, which you ought to read before you being the online assessment portion of the application:
http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment-process.aspx
If you created an application account since the Class of 2013 PMF application period, please sign in using that account information, as creating duplicate accounts will cause issues and delays during the process.
If you have any questions, please e-mail pmfapplication@opm.gov.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. For more details and the online application, click on this link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/381692100
Click on this link for the PMF Assessment Preparation Guide, which you ought to read before you being the online assessment portion of the application:
http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment-process.aspx
If you created an application account since the Class of 2013 PMF application period, please sign in using that account information, as creating duplicate accounts will cause issues and delays during the process.
If you have any questions, please e-mail pmfapplication@opm.gov.
FLAS Spring 2015 Fellowships
Through support from the U.S. Department of Education, the Center for Latin American Studies offers Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year Fellowships to support training in Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole.
For graduate students, the fellowship covers tuition and fees for 12 graduate credit hours, provides a stipend of $8,500 for Spring 2015 semester, and includes GatorGradCare coverage.
Applicants must be full-time UF graduate or undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate applicants must have at least intermediate proficiency in Portuguese or Haitian Creole. There is no proficiency requirement for graduate applicants.
Priority will be given to applicants pursuing a Master’s degree, graduate certificate, or undergraduate minor/certificate in Latin American Studies. Professional school students are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed by the Center’s FLAS Selection Committee.
Fellowship Requirements
During the Spring 2015 semester, recipients must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of Portuguese or Haitian Creole and at least 3 credits of Latin American area studies. Recipients are also required to take language proficiency exams and to complete online reports about their fellowship.
After the fellowship period is completed, recipients will complete a short survey about their job placement every two years.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2014
For graduate students, the fellowship covers tuition and fees for 12 graduate credit hours, provides a stipend of $8,500 for Spring 2015 semester, and includes GatorGradCare coverage.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be full-time UF graduate or undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate applicants must have at least intermediate proficiency in Portuguese or Haitian Creole. There is no proficiency requirement for graduate applicants.
Priority will be given to applicants pursuing a Master’s degree, graduate certificate, or undergraduate minor/certificate in Latin American Studies. Professional school students are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed by the Center’s FLAS Selection Committee.
Fellowship Requirements
During the Spring 2015 semester, recipients must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of Portuguese or Haitian Creole and at least 3 credits of Latin American area studies. Recipients are also required to take language proficiency exams and to complete online reports about their fellowship.
After the fellowship period is completed, recipients will complete a short survey about their job placement every two years.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2014
Application Materials :Application materials can be found at http://www.latam.ufl.edu/academics/financial-support/student-funding#flas
To apply for a FLAS Spring 2015 Fellowship, please submit the following:
- FLAS Academic Year Application Form
- Two page statement of purpose describing how the study of Brazilian Portuguese or Haitian Creole and Latin American area studies will benefit your program of study and career plans
- Two letters of recommendation* accompanied by Release Forms. For graduate students, one of the letters should be from your adviser, unless you are a new UF applicant.
- UF academic transcript; first semester UF students may submit photocopies from previous universities or colleges.
*Spring 2015 FLAS Fellowship applicants who submitted a FLAS Fellowship application for the academic year 2014-2015 last spring have the option to use the letters of recommendation that are on file. If you would like the selection committee to use the letters of recommendation already on file, please indicate so in your application package.
Submission
Wanda Carter
UF Center for Latin American Studies
319 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115530
Gainesville, FL 32611
Tel: (352) 273-4709
Fax: (352) 392-7682
E-mail: wcarter@latam.ufl.edu
Friday, October 3, 2014
Art and Engineering Harn Museum Night: Thursday, October 9, 6-9 PM
Come experience the intersections of art and engineering. View works of art and musical performances by UF College of Engineering faculty and students.
We have more exhibits and performances by our engineering faculty and students than ever in this fourth annual event. Please stop by at any time between 6-9 PM; grab a bite to eat; and enjoy the celebratory atmosphere of our engineering creativity on display. This is a kid-friendly event!
We have more exhibits and performances by our engineering faculty and students than ever in this fourth annual event. Please stop by at any time between 6-9 PM; grab a bite to eat; and enjoy the celebratory atmosphere of our engineering creativity on display. This is a kid-friendly event!
ABE Research Poster Symposium October 15th
Come support ABE graduate and undergraduate students as they present their research posters to ABE faculty judges. The event takes place October 15th from 4-5:30pm in Rogers Hall. Then stay for a great BBQ dinner outside on the courtyard behind Dickinson Hall. Tickets are on sale now at the reception desk. Advance tickets are $8 for students and will be higher at the door! Buy your tickets now.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Seminar and Roundtable with Dr. Muneepeerakul
Attend the seminar then come to the Roundtable with Dr. Muneerpeerakul next Friday, 10/10 @9AM. Don't miss this great opportunity! Plus, breakfast will be provided
CALS Career Expo Jan. 28, 2015
The annual CALS Career Expo will be held Jan. 28, 2015 in the Grand Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union, from 10 am to 3 pm.
IFAS schools and departments may register to promote their graduate programs at http://2015calscareerexpo.eventbrite.com. Additional information on the event is also available on this site. We request that departments and schools register no later than Jan. 9, 2015.
As we get closer to the event, students, faculty and staff can visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo to see which employers and graduate/professional school opportunities are registered for the event.
IFAS schools and departments may register to promote their graduate programs at http://2015calscareerexpo.eventbrite.com. Additional information on the event is also available on this site. We request that departments and schools register no later than Jan. 9, 2015.
As we get closer to the event, students, faculty and staff can visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo to see which employers and graduate/professional school opportunities are registered for the event.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Career Showcase 9/30-10/1
The Career Resource Center would like to invite you to our Fall Career Showcase on September 30th and October 1st , 2014 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the O’Connell Center. This event is open to students and alumni only and we would love to see you there! It is a two-day event featuring more than 350 employers to network with our UF candidates. The first day is Non-Technical Day (i.e. Accounting, Sales, Retail, Communications, and more) and the second day is Technical Day (i.e. Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, etc.). Schlumberger, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Delta Air Lines, NASA Johnson Space Center, Intel, Ascend Performance Materials, Citrix Systems, Dow Chemical, RockTenn, and many more will be in attendance.
For more information visit www.crc.ufl.edu
For more information visit www.crc.ufl.edu
Poster Presentation Workshop
Do you have an upcoming conference you need to create a poster for? Or are you presenting a research poster at Graduate Student Research Day? The Graduate Student Advisory Council is proud to announce a workshop geared just for you! In collaboration with the UF Libraries and the Graduate school, GSAC has enlisted Dr. Katie Stofer to give a hands-on interactive poster presentation workshop to help you create a great research poster.
Poster workshop details:
- Learn how to create an effective research poster
- Details on how to present your work to specific audiences
- Specifics on how to prepare graphs and images for your poster
- Individual information on text, layout and poster esthetics
- Much More!
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2014
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: Smathers Library East, Room 100
Space is limited to the first 120 registered students, so sign up today! Bring your lunch, laptop and/or poster to the library for this workshop. Library personnel will be on hand to serve as mock poster judges to further assist you with your poster presentation needs.
Registration deadline September 30th: http://i3.institutes.ufl.edu/poster-workshop/
Workshop 10/1 - Creating Visual Media to Establish and Maintain a Professional Presence on the Social Plane
Watch the promo video! Created by the speaker for this seminar, Michael Gutierrez. This seminar is hosted by the ABE Graduate Professional Development Committee. Hope to see y'all there!
Attend the October 1st Workshop!
Use of video media for outreach and education today is the norm. Facility with this mode of communication is essential in research and academia. Further, with the variety of social platforms available, both production and distribution are in your hands. Want to learn how it's done and how you can use these skills to enhance your profile in your field of study? Don't miss this seminar.
WHAT:
Creating Visual Media to Establish and Maintain a Professional Presence on the Social Plane
WHO:
Michael Gutierrez
visual media producer/social media consultant
Miami-Dade County Urban Conservation Unit & UF/IFAS IrriGator
WHEN:
October 1st @ 2pm ABE 122
http://vimeo.com/106332612
Attend the October 1st Workshop!
Use of video media for outreach and education today is the norm. Facility with this mode of communication is essential in research and academia. Further, with the variety of social platforms available, both production and distribution are in your hands. Want to learn how it's done and how you can use these skills to enhance your profile in your field of study? Don't miss this seminar.
WHAT:
Creating Visual Media to Establish and Maintain a Professional Presence on the Social Plane
WHO:
Michael Gutierrez
visual media producer/social media consultant
Miami-Dade County Urban Conservation Unit & UF/IFAS IrriGator
WHEN:
October 1st @ 2pm ABE 122
http://vimeo.com/106332612
Mentor Mondays at UF RecSports
Graduate Students: UF RecSports can help you build a relationship with your advisor or mentor... Introducing Mentor Mondays in October 2014!
Do you have an advisor, professor or mentor that you want to get to know better?
Consider signing up for Mentor Mondays, produced by UF RecSports. You and your partner will be guided through stations of light games and sports, including cornhole, kan-jam and other relays and activities. Earn points at each station to compete against other mentor pairs.
The event is free for UF students, faculty and staff. Pairs may be student/student, student/UF employee or UF employee/UF employee.
Food and T-shirt are included.
Choose from two options:
Monday, October 6: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Great option for staff mentors with busy evenings!)
Monday, October 20: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Broward Outdoor Recreation Complex, UF main campus
Register your team-of-two online:
https://rsconnect.recsports.ufl.edu/Course/Search.aspx?categoryId=d1c07165-563f-4e2d-9881-ec853cc23c7d
Do you have an advisor, professor or mentor that you want to get to know better?
Consider signing up for Mentor Mondays, produced by UF RecSports. You and your partner will be guided through stations of light games and sports, including cornhole, kan-jam and other relays and activities. Earn points at each station to compete against other mentor pairs.
The event is free for UF students, faculty and staff. Pairs may be student/student, student/UF employee or UF employee/UF employee.
Food and T-shirt are included.
Choose from two options:
Monday, October 6: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Great option for staff mentors with busy evenings!)
Monday, October 20: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Broward Outdoor Recreation Complex, UF main campus
Register your team-of-two online:
https://rsconnect.recsports.ufl.edu/Course/Search.aspx?categoryId=d1c07165-563f-4e2d-9881-ec853cc23c7d
3rd Annual Pruitt Biomedical Research Day
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Pruitt Research
Day, hosted by the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical
Engineering (BME), to be held on Friday, November 21st, 2014!
Pruitt Research Day will celebrate the research being conducted in the BME department and the larger BME community at UF. We hold our celebration near the birth date of Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt Sr. whose vision and generosity helped found the BME department. Because Dr. Pruitt was always most excited about hearing and discussing our students’ achievements and research. Dr. Pruitt himself was not only a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon but also an inventor of catheters and instruments for use in cardiovascular surgery that include his co-invention of the Pruitt-Inahara shunt – still one of the world’s most popular shunts used during carotid endarterectomy. You can read more about Dr. Pruitt on our website here: http://www.bme.ufl.edu/about/J-Crayton-Pruitt-Sr.
Pruitt Research Day will celebrate the research being conducted in the BME department and the larger BME community at UF. We hold our celebration near the birth date of Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt Sr. whose vision and generosity helped found the BME department. Because Dr. Pruitt was always most excited about hearing and discussing our students’ achievements and research. Dr. Pruitt himself was not only a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon but also an inventor of catheters and instruments for use in cardiovascular surgery that include his co-invention of the Pruitt-Inahara shunt – still one of the world’s most popular shunts used during carotid endarterectomy. You can read more about Dr. Pruitt on our website here: http://www.bme.ufl.edu/about/J-Crayton-Pruitt-Sr.
This year will feature a keynote talk by Karen Zaderej,
Axogen’s Chief Operating Officer. She will speak about academic-to-industry
translation and share her personal experiences.
During this year’s event, we will host the special
unveiling of a historic marker in recognition of Dr. Crayton Pruitt Sr. to be
placed near the Biomedical Sciences Building entrance. The historic marker will
honor and recognize the life, legacy and generosity of Dr. Crayton Pruitt Sr.
Please take this opportunity to thank members of the Pruitt family who will be
in attendance for the unveiling for their support of the BME department.
We will also be hosting an interactive industry panel
discussion for students. The panel will include top biomedical technologies
industry executives who will speak about latest industry trends, job prospects
for recent graduates, best practices in leadership/innovation, and who will
take questions from students in the audience. Don’t miss the unique opportunity
to interface with these experts!
Sigma Xi October 15 Deadline Reminder - Student Opportunities
STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is now accepting student grant applications through the Grant-in-Aid of Research Program. Applications are accepted in all fields of science and engineering. The application deadline is October 15, 2014 for awards to be disbursed in January 2015.
Additional information and application at: https://sigmaxi.fluidreview.com/ Email questions to giar@sigmaxi.org
CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their research through poster presentations at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference on November 7th and 8th in the Glendale Arizona. Abstracts accepted in all fields of science and engineering with awards given for outstanding presentations. A full announcement is included below.
Additional information at: https://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings-events/international-research-conference
Email questions to meeting@sigmaxi.org
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is now accepting student grant applications through the Grant-in-Aid of Research Program. Applications are accepted in all fields of science and engineering. The application deadline is October 15, 2014 for awards to be disbursed in January 2015.
Additional information and application at: https://sigmaxi.fluidreview.com/ Email questions to giar@sigmaxi.org
CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their research through poster presentations at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference on November 7th and 8th in the Glendale Arizona. Abstracts accepted in all fields of science and engineering with awards given for outstanding presentations. A full announcement is included below.
Additional information at: https://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings-events/international-research-conference
Email questions to meeting@sigmaxi.org
Thursday, September 4, 2014
McNair Scholarship for ABE Graduate Students
Phd graduate students may be eligible for the McNair Bostic Scholarship award. See Dr. Jim Leary for information. The application form is available on the ABE forms page of the website in the graduate student list. http://www.abe.ufl.edu/academics/common-forms.shtml
Eligibility: Ph.D. student in agricultural and biological engineering who is working on modeling/analysis of agricultural systems and natural resources; scholarship, leadership, dedication to career; high quality research related to sustainable management of agricultural natural resources.
Value: $500
Eligibility: Ph.D. student in agricultural and biological engineering who is working on modeling/analysis of agricultural systems and natural resources; scholarship, leadership, dedication to career; high quality research related to sustainable management of agricultural natural resources.
Value: $500
Energy presentation and poster session participants wanted
You're invited to participate in a presentation and poster session dedicated to
students wanting to highlight their work within energy and/or environmental
topics. The application
deadline is ASAP.
This is an annual workshop held by NASA, ESA (European
Space Agency), and C3P (Portuguese Pollution Prevention office), and will
feature US and international universities, SME’s, researchers, students, and
industry. There’s no cost to participate or attend. This year it will be held
at KSC’s DEBUS center (next to the KSCVC), from Oct 21st – 24th.
The students need to submit an abstract on what would be
presented for review and approval by our NASA review board. Once the abstract is received it will be reviewed by our
NASA review board, and if approved, the applicant will receive an official
invitation to present.
Please visit our TEERM Website for more workshop information: http://teerm.nasa.gov/workshop.htm
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