Kate Whiting and Steve Gibson will be on campus next Tuesday evening and Wednesday, February 5th during the day for the annual CALS Career Expo.
If you are interested in a career with Cooperative Extension or may have any related questions about public service job opportunities please visit with them.
Steve Gibson, Business Affairs Manager, UGA CAES Business Office
Staff Ombudsman, The University Of Georgia
215 Conner Hall, Athens GA 30602, 706-542-1147 Office
www.caes.uga.edu/unit/abo, http://www.uga.edu/ombudsperson/
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Seeking PhD Student at MPI
The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles is seeking a highly-motivated and collaborative PhD student with a background and interest in both, environmental and quantitative/computational sciences (e.g. geo-ecology, environmental science, biogeochemistry, biology, applied mathematics, physics, or computer science), experience or interest in field measurements (ideally with the eddy covariance technique), and interest in applying this expertise to broad questions on terrestrial ecology and global change research.
The successful candidate will be involved primarily in a field experiment aimed at understanding the interactions between nutrient, water availability and carbon fluxes.
The position will be at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (Jena, Germany) in the Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions and Experimentation Group, Biogeochemical Integration Department (http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/bgi/index.php/Main/HomePage).
The PhD Student will join an international team in a vibrant research environment. The successful applicant will be also encouraged to apply for admission to the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles. This is a structured PhD program that offers thematically complementary courses as well as seminars on soft and hard skills. For detailed information, see www.imprs-gbgc.de.
Please send your applications including a letter of interest, CV, and one or two references to Dr. Mirco Migliavacca via email to mmiglia@bgc-jena.mpg.de.
The successful candidate will be involved primarily in a field experiment aimed at understanding the interactions between nutrient, water availability and carbon fluxes.
The position will be at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (Jena, Germany) in the Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions and Experimentation Group, Biogeochemical Integration Department (http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/bgi/index.php/Main/HomePage).
The PhD Student will join an international team in a vibrant research environment. The successful applicant will be also encouraged to apply for admission to the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles. This is a structured PhD program that offers thematically complementary courses as well as seminars on soft and hard skills. For detailed information, see www.imprs-gbgc.de.
Please send your applications including a letter of interest, CV, and one or two references to Dr. Mirco Migliavacca via email to mmiglia@bgc-jena.mpg.de.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Gator Run is taking place February 22nd
Calling all Gators!
The 2nd annual Gator Run is taking place February 22nd at 4PM. The Gator Run is an experience unlike any other, and it's open to the entire Gator Nation. It’s a 5k that’s less about the run and more about the fun. Whether you’re a pro athlete or seasoned couch potato, this course around campus will definitely be the most enjoyable 3.1 miles you’ve ever traveled. The Gator Run allows you to walk/run/dance/hop through UF while literally displaying your Orange & Blue pride. Grab your friends and mark your calendars because this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Register now for $5 off your registration cost (valid until February 2nd). Visit our website at thegatorrun.com for more information and to sign up.
The 2nd annual Gator Run is taking place February 22nd at 4PM. The Gator Run is an experience unlike any other, and it's open to the entire Gator Nation. It’s a 5k that’s less about the run and more about the fun. Whether you’re a pro athlete or seasoned couch potato, this course around campus will definitely be the most enjoyable 3.1 miles you’ve ever traveled. The Gator Run allows you to walk/run/dance/hop through UF while literally displaying your Orange & Blue pride. Grab your friends and mark your calendars because this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Register now for $5 off your registration cost (valid until February 2nd). Visit our website at thegatorrun.com for more information and to sign up.
American Water Resources Association Meeting February 3rd
The UF Chapter of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) is holding a chapter meeting and seminar this Monday, February 3rd, in Frazier Rogers Hall Room 122 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. We'll be hosting Paul Indeglia, Director of Engineering at Normandeau Associates, Inc.! Normandeau Associates, Inc., specializes in environmental consulting and management (www.normandeau.com). Mr. Indeglia will be speaking with us about "Water Resources in the 21st Century!"
Come learn from this experienced Water Resources professional and hear all the latest chapter updates. Per usual, FREE PIZZA!
AWRA's mission is to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development, and education.
Come learn from this experienced Water Resources professional and hear all the latest chapter updates. Per usual, FREE PIZZA!
AWRA's mission is to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development, and education.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
UF 3-Minute Thesis Competition-Deadline February 7th
The University of Florida Graduate is hosting its first Three Minute Thesis Competition in April. The competition challenges doctoral (Ph.D. or Ed.D) students to present their thesis or dissertation to a non-technical audience in 3 minutes or less.
Preliminary heats will be held in March to determine finalists for the grand finale event on April 3, 2014. Along with helping graduate students hone their communication and presentation skills, winners will be awarded cash prizes.
This competition is open to international students.
Registration is open from January 21st-February 7th.
To register, log into GIMS and follow the steps below.
Registration Instructions
Preliminary heats will be held in March to determine finalists for the grand finale event on April 3, 2014. Along with helping graduate students hone their communication and presentation skills, winners will be awarded cash prizes.
This competition is open to international students.
Registration is open from January 21st-February 7th.
To register, log into GIMS and follow the steps below.
Registration Instructions
- Login to GIMS using your GatorLink ID and Password.
- One the left-hand side under “My Record” select “My Student Record”
- Then select the “Competitions” tab. This will take you to the registration page.
Florida ASABE Grad Student Presentation Contest - Deadline 3/5/14
The Sixth Annual Graduate Student Forum Presentation Competition provides an excellent opportunity for graduate students to sharpen their presentation skills. There is also the chance of collecting a cash award in the process.
Best Presentation awards are $200 for 1st place and $100 for 2nd place. Graduate students are asked to present their work at the FASABE Annual Conference.
Paper titles and abstracts should be submitted by completing the FASABE Presentation Proposal form. Be sure to complete Line 1c. Submit to Daniel Rutland, 34 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801, Email: drutland@esciencesinc.com, Fax: 407-481-9627
Proposal deadline: March 5, 2014
An abstract is required in conjunction with the presentation. Attach your abstract to complete the “Proposal” section of the FASABE Presentation Proposal Form.
The 2014 FASABE Annual Conference will be held June 19-20, 2014, at the Waldorf Astoria, Naples, Florida. Competitors will present during the technical sessions on June 19th or 20th
Best Presentation awards are $200 for 1st place and $100 for 2nd place. Graduate students are asked to present their work at the FASABE Annual Conference.
Paper titles and abstracts should be submitted by completing the FASABE Presentation Proposal form. Be sure to complete Line 1c. Submit to Daniel Rutland, 34 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801, Email: drutland@esciencesinc.com, Fax: 407-481-9627
Proposal deadline: March 5, 2014
An abstract is required in conjunction with the presentation. Attach your abstract to complete the “Proposal” section of the FASABE Presentation Proposal Form.
Abstract Style and Submission Guidelines of FASABE:
- Abstracts should be double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font.
- The abstract should call attention to new techniques, observations, or data. Be specific.
- Since an informative abstract has to stand alone, do not deflect the reader with promises like "will be discussed" or "will be explained".
- Limit the use of abbreviations, and define the ones you do use.
- Use only left justification.
- Do not center text on page.
- Please bold the title.
- Capitalize first letter of every word in the title.
- After the title, skip a single line and begin the author's name(s) and affiliation(s).
- Underline the author who will be presenting the paper.
- Follow each author's name with their affiliation. A single affiliation with multiple authors should only be listed once. UF affiliations only need the location followed by "UF"; all other Florida affiliations need only the company name and city. Affiliations outside Florida must contain the location, city, state, and, if outside the US, the country.
- After the author's name(s) and affiliation(s), skip a line, then begin the body of the abstract.
- Write the abstract as a single paragraph, with a limit of 300 words.
- Do not indent the first line of the abstract.
- Use italics to indicate Latin names of genus and species.
- Capitalize proper nouns.
The 2014 FASABE Annual Conference will be held June 19-20, 2014, at the Waldorf Astoria, Naples, Florida. Competitors will present during the technical sessions on June 19th or 20th
Monday, January 27, 2014
Professional Development: Register by 1/30/14 for “Resistance Training for Life: The Gift of Adversity” by Joe Cirulli
The UF Graduate School invites all graduate students to attend the workshop titled “Resistance Training for Life: The Gift of Adversity” by Joe Cirulli (millionaire owner of Gainesville Health and Fitness). This workshop will teach you how to set challenging goals and achieve results, even through great adversity. His story is inspiring and will equip you with the tools necessary to think big and achieve even bigger! This promises to be a truly special workshop! For more details and information, see flyer at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/cirulli.pdf
The workshop will be held on February 4th, 2014 from 4pm-5pm in Smathers Library East Room 1A.
To register, log into GIMS and follow the steps below. The registration closes on January 30th at 5 pm or when room capacity is reached (whichever comes first). Due to space limitation registration will be capped at 100 students. Register early to guarantee yourself a spot!
This session will not be recorded nor offered again this semester.
Registration Instructions
Login to GIMS using your GatorLink ID and Password: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/gimsportal/gatorlink/portal.asp
Once you login, on the top of the page click on the “Workshops” tab
Under “Register” click the box and then “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will receive an email confirmation.
If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend the event, repeat the steps above to remove yourself from the list of workshop attendees.
The workshop will be held on February 4th, 2014 from 4pm-5pm in Smathers Library East Room 1A.
To register, log into GIMS and follow the steps below. The registration closes on January 30th at 5 pm or when room capacity is reached (whichever comes first). Due to space limitation registration will be capped at 100 students. Register early to guarantee yourself a spot!
This session will not be recorded nor offered again this semester.
Registration Instructions
Login to GIMS using your GatorLink ID and Password: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/gimsportal/gatorlink/portal.asp
Once you login, on the top of the page click on the “Workshops” tab
Under “Register” click the box and then “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will receive an email confirmation.
If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend the event, repeat the steps above to remove yourself from the list of workshop attendees.
GatorSavers CPR Event February 15th
GatorSavers at the University of Florida is a one day event whereby Gators, both UF students and the surrounding community, come together for one day to save lives. This one day event is scheduled to host CPR with AED certification for only $5.00, a blood drive and an opportunity to sign up for bone marrow, organ and tissue registries. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO REGISTER EARLY.
Date: February 15, 2014
Location: Reitz Union, UF Campus
Everyone is welcome
GatorSavers 2014: Register Here
Date: February 15, 2014
Location: Reitz Union, UF Campus
Everyone is welcome
GatorSavers 2014: Register Here
UF Student Opportunity in Cape Town, South Africa
One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2014 Volunteer Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2014, we are offering a variety of 1, 2, and 4-week programs in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Cape Town, South Africa!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and our final deadline is FEBRUARY 7th, 2014!
Your application can be completed online via our website.
As an OHS Volunteer, you will:
* Integrate yourself into and work closely with local communities.
* Work with primary school students through a mentorship program focused on building strong Math and English foundations while empowering students.
* Work closely with members of the community to create positive social uplift.
* Lead after-school programs in non-traditional subjects like dance, debate, art, and sports.
* Work with a small, dynamic team of international university and graduate students.
*Develop yourself intellectually through leadership, service, and dialogue.
We at One Heart Source believe in creating lasting social change through education and human connection. We encourage you to take a step towards providing a more socially just future for some of the most marginalized communities in the world.
Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to
APPLY NOW FOR OUR 2014 PROGRAMS!
For more information and to apply visit: http://www.oneheartsource.org/cape-town/
On inquiry, UF students also have the opportunity to turn their volunteer experience into possible internship or independent study credit.
If you have any specific questions please contact Chase at central.region@oneheartsource.org
ONEHEARTSOURCE is a non-profit organization designed to empower young people through education, and to provide high quality education and care for vulnerable children in Tanzania and South Africa. www.oneheartsource.org
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and our final deadline is FEBRUARY 7th, 2014!
Your application can be completed online via our website.
As an OHS Volunteer, you will:
* Integrate yourself into and work closely with local communities.
* Work with primary school students through a mentorship program focused on building strong Math and English foundations while empowering students.
* Work closely with members of the community to create positive social uplift.
* Lead after-school programs in non-traditional subjects like dance, debate, art, and sports.
* Work with a small, dynamic team of international university and graduate students.
*Develop yourself intellectually through leadership, service, and dialogue.
We at One Heart Source believe in creating lasting social change through education and human connection. We encourage you to take a step towards providing a more socially just future for some of the most marginalized communities in the world.
Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to
APPLY NOW FOR OUR 2014 PROGRAMS!
For more information and to apply visit: http://www.oneheartsource.org/cape-town/
On inquiry, UF students also have the opportunity to turn their volunteer experience into possible internship or independent study credit.
If you have any specific questions please contact Chase at central.region@oneheartsource.org
ONEHEARTSOURCE is a non-profit organization designed to empower young people through education, and to provide high quality education and care for vulnerable children in Tanzania and South Africa. www.oneheartsource.org
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
ABE Department 3 Minute Thesis/2 Minute Video Competition March 19th
ABE will be hosting a 3 Minute Thesis contest and a 2 Minute video contest for Masters and PhD students. Cash prizes will be awarded in both categories! The event will take place on March 19th.
Doctoral students can go on to compete for cash prizes at the University level but must register for that event by Feb 7th. Links to the UF contest are below. Graduate “working” lunches and workshops will be offered to help you prepare!
View sample videos at
http://www.mclamorelab.com/#!grant-writing-for-phd-students/cpr5
QUESTIONS? Ask members of the Graduate Professional Development Committee (cc’d above), Robin or Shannon.
http://i3.institutes.ufl.edu/three-minute-thesis-competition-coming-to-uf/
http://ogmp.graduateschool.ufl.edu/3MT.aspx
Send your intent to participate to Shannon. Shannon.noble@ufl.edu
Doctoral students can go on to compete for cash prizes at the University level but must register for that event by Feb 7th. Links to the UF contest are below. Graduate “working” lunches and workshops will be offered to help you prepare!
View sample videos at
http://www.mclamorelab.com/#!grant-writing-for-phd-students/cpr5
QUESTIONS? Ask members of the Graduate Professional Development Committee (cc’d above), Robin or Shannon.
http://i3.institutes.ufl.edu/three-minute-thesis-competition-coming-to-uf/
http://ogmp.graduateschool.ufl.edu/3MT.aspx
Send your intent to participate to Shannon. Shannon.noble@ufl.edu
Monday, January 13, 2014
SFRC Graduate Certificates
Over the past few years, the SFRC has added a number of new graduate-level certificates.
All of the offerings below are available to both on-campus and online students and approved for self-funded delivery. Certificates are generally available to any graduate student, regardless of major, as well as to non-degree seeking students (typically, working professionals wishing to gain additional education in a specific topic, but short of a formal graduate degree)
UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources & Conservation
Gainesville FL 32611-0410 sasager@ufl.edu
All of the offerings below are available to both on-campus and online students and approved for self-funded delivery. Certificates are generally available to any graduate student, regardless of major, as well as to non-degree seeking students (typically, working professionals wishing to gain additional education in a specific topic, but short of a formal graduate degree)
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CERTIFICATES
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Credits Required
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Distance?
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Aquaculture and Fish
Health
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open to any graduate student, as well
as working professionals (non-degree)
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aquaculture and health of captive aquatic
species, as well as health of wild aquatic species
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12 credits
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Yes
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Ecological Restoration
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open to any graduate student not
seeking the Ecological Restoration Concentration, as well as working
professionals (non-degree)
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restoration ecology, natural areas
management, environmental consulting, fire, wildlife ecology, watershed
management, and/or mine rehabilitation
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15 credits
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Yes
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Environmental Education
and Communication
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open to any graduate student, as well
as working professionals (non-degree)
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education and communication, as they
related to the management of the environment and natural resources
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15 credits
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Partially
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Geospatial Analysis
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open to any graduate student, as well
as working professionals (non-degree)
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geographic information science, remote
sensing, image analysis, geostatistics, GIS programming/scripting, web
mapping, data visualization, and spatial modeling
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9 credits
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Yes
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Natural Resource Policy
and Administration
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open to any graduate student not
seeking the Natural Resource Policy and Administration Concentration,
as well as working professionals (non-degree)
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policy making, permitting, and administration
for natural resource professionals, with coverage of topics in law,
economics, and policy
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12 credits
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Yes
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Quantitative Fisheries
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open to any graduate student, as well
as working professionals (non-degree)
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marine resource population dynamics,
quantitative fisheries assessment, and use of quantitative models in
fisheries management decision making
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12 credits
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Yes, with limitations
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Scott
A. Sager
Gainesville FL 32611-0410 sasager@ufl.edu
Funding: 1/31/14 Deadline to Apply for Next GSC Travel Grants
The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) is now accepting applications for travel grants for:
(1) Domestic travel from March 15, 2014 through April 14, 2014.
(2) International travel from April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.
The application is online at the GSC website under "Grant Overview & Application": 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. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6 p.m. in MUB 101.
(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.
If you have questions, please e-mail gscgrants@gmail.com.
(1) Domestic travel from March 15, 2014 through April 14, 2014.
(2) International travel from April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.
The application is online at the GSC website under "Grant Overview & Application": 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. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6 p.m. in MUB 101.
(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.
If you have questions, please e-mail gscgrants@gmail.com.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Water Institute and Florida Climate Institute -2014 Faculty Fellows Seminar
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Ph. D. Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, WI Faculty Fellow
Thursday, January 16 at 3:00pm in the Reitz Union Auditorium
Title: A Peep into Environmental Complexity and Resilience? Global Sensitivity and Uncertainty Evaluation of Mathematical Models
Abstract: Concern about catastrophic tipping points has motivated inquiry to better understand ecosystem dynamics in the presence of human action. This requires that we confront multiple challenges in the evaluation of complex systems. One challenge is that resilience has proven difficult to quantify; another issue is that the value of model complexity relative to system complexity is disputed; and finally, local methods for assessing uncertainty are inadequate for more complex models. Modelers often face a difficult trilemma relating model complexity, sensitivity, and uncertainty that can ultimately compromise the relevance of the model for a particular problem. We address these challenges simultaneously by proposing a means of evaluating ecological resilience via comparative global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis (GSA/UA) of models of varying complexity. We suggest that output probability distribution functions from GSA/UA permits quantification of ecological resilience in terms of the probability of whether a system will remain in a pre-existing state or shift to a different state. We outline the methods for using global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis to evaluate ecological resilience and provide examples from recent research used to assess ecosystem management options. The conceptual and methodological framework is proposed as an indispensable component in the complex systems model development and evaluation process.
Ellen E. Martin, Ph. D. Professor, Department of Geological Sciences, FCI Faculty Fellow
Title: From the Greenhouse to the Icehouse: Climate Change 33 Million Years Ago
Abstract: During greenhouse conditions in the early Cenozoic (65-33 million years ago) Antarctica was a green continent with beech trees and conifers. These conditions ended rapidly with the development of the Antarctic ice sheet ~33 million years ago, marking the transition to an icehouse world. This talk will use paleoceanographic data to evaluate theories that this dramatic climate transition was caused by development of a cold ocean current around Antarctica and/or changes in the global carbon cycle.
Thursday, January 16 at 3:00pm in the Reitz Union Auditorium
Title: A Peep into Environmental Complexity and Resilience? Global Sensitivity and Uncertainty Evaluation of Mathematical Models
Abstract: Concern about catastrophic tipping points has motivated inquiry to better understand ecosystem dynamics in the presence of human action. This requires that we confront multiple challenges in the evaluation of complex systems. One challenge is that resilience has proven difficult to quantify; another issue is that the value of model complexity relative to system complexity is disputed; and finally, local methods for assessing uncertainty are inadequate for more complex models. Modelers often face a difficult trilemma relating model complexity, sensitivity, and uncertainty that can ultimately compromise the relevance of the model for a particular problem. We address these challenges simultaneously by proposing a means of evaluating ecological resilience via comparative global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis (GSA/UA) of models of varying complexity. We suggest that output probability distribution functions from GSA/UA permits quantification of ecological resilience in terms of the probability of whether a system will remain in a pre-existing state or shift to a different state. We outline the methods for using global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis to evaluate ecological resilience and provide examples from recent research used to assess ecosystem management options. The conceptual and methodological framework is proposed as an indispensable component in the complex systems model development and evaluation process.
Ellen E. Martin, Ph. D. Professor, Department of Geological Sciences, FCI Faculty Fellow
Title: From the Greenhouse to the Icehouse: Climate Change 33 Million Years Ago
Abstract: During greenhouse conditions in the early Cenozoic (65-33 million years ago) Antarctica was a green continent with beech trees and conifers. These conditions ended rapidly with the development of the Antarctic ice sheet ~33 million years ago, marking the transition to an icehouse world. This talk will use paleoceanographic data to evaluate theories that this dramatic climate transition was caused by development of a cold ocean current around Antarctica and/or changes in the global carbon cycle.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Dr. Jose Bowen: "Teaching Naked" Keynote Presentation and Workshop January 13th
There are seats still available for Dr. Jose Bowen's "Teaching Naked" Presentation and Workshop on Monday, January 13, starting at 8 AM. Both events will be held in Emerson Alumni Hall's President's Ballroom, and breakfast will be provided for all participants in the 8 AM Presentation event. Registrants thus far represent nearly all of the UF Colleges so these events will prove to be a truly interdisciplinary experience!
To register, please go to the Eventbrite link below or click on the "Register" button below.
Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-jose-bowen-teaching-naked-keynote-presentation-and-workshop-tickets-9767273177
To register, please go to the Eventbrite link below or click on the "Register" button below.
Web Site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-jose-bowen-teaching-naked-keynote-presentation-and-workshop-tickets-9767273177
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Seminar on Bioproducts and Bioenergy
New Approaches for Producing Sugars and Hydrocarbon Fuels from Lignocellulose
Wednesday, January 22 at 4:00pm - Frazier Rogers Hall Conference Room 122
Xuejun Pan, Ph. D. Associate Professor
Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
It is a consensus that lignocellulosic biomass will be an alternative source of fuels, chemicals, and materials in the future. The research activities in Pan’s lab aim at developing innovative technologies to convert lignocellulose to platform chemicals, liquid fuels for transportation, and biomaterials. This talk is to introduce a few new technologies they developed recently for biomass conversion: (1) cellulose hydrolysis to glucose by cellulase-mimetic porous polymeric solid acids; (2) direct and fast saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass in molten salt hydrates for producing sugars under mild conditions without pretreatment; and (3) one-pot method for converting lignocellulosic biomass to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels.
Dr. Pan’s areas of interest include (1) pretreatment and fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass; (2) enzymatic and chemical saccharification of lignocellulose; (3) chemical and biological conversion of lignocellulose to chemicals and liquid fuels; (4) high-value utilization of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin; and (5) fundamental understanding of physical and chemical changes of plant cell wall during biorefining.
Wednesday, January 22 at 4:00pm - Frazier Rogers Hall Conference Room 122
Xuejun Pan, Ph. D. Associate Professor
Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
It is a consensus that lignocellulosic biomass will be an alternative source of fuels, chemicals, and materials in the future. The research activities in Pan’s lab aim at developing innovative technologies to convert lignocellulose to platform chemicals, liquid fuels for transportation, and biomaterials. This talk is to introduce a few new technologies they developed recently for biomass conversion: (1) cellulose hydrolysis to glucose by cellulase-mimetic porous polymeric solid acids; (2) direct and fast saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass in molten salt hydrates for producing sugars under mild conditions without pretreatment; and (3) one-pot method for converting lignocellulosic biomass to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels.
Dr. Pan’s areas of interest include (1) pretreatment and fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass; (2) enzymatic and chemical saccharification of lignocellulose; (3) chemical and biological conversion of lignocellulose to chemicals and liquid fuels; (4) high-value utilization of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin; and (5) fundamental understanding of physical and chemical changes of plant cell wall during biorefining.
Friday, January 3, 2014
NSF and NASA funding and research opportunities
NSF and NASA have announced funding and research opportunities for graduate students and postdocs in a variety of STEM disciplines.
Please click on these links for more details:
For graduate students, Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp
For postdoc opportunities, check out more than 250 openings nationwide:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp
For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships, go online to: http://intern.nasa.gov/.
Please click on these links for more details:
For graduate students, Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp
For postdoc opportunities, check out more than 250 openings nationwide:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp
For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships, go online to: http://intern.nasa.gov/.
The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Applications due 1/15
The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MlEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for minority and female students in these fields, but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to participate in focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.
During the 10 weeks, students will be appointed at one of several locations including national laboratories. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research project and tour technical sites located nearby. The MlEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an "inside view" of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the program, students must:
. Be 18 years of age;
. Be a citizen of the United States;
. Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher); and
. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A Paid Internship Opportunity
Students will be paid:
. A weekly stipend of $600 for undergraduate students;
. A weekly stipend of $750 for Master's students;
·A weekly stipend of $850 for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral students;
. Approved housing allowance based on appointment location;
. Approved travel costs to and from the host site; and
. Approved travel costs to the Technical Forum for presentations and awards.
Applications accepted from November 20, 2013 through January 15, 2014
. Internship runs from June 2 to August 8, 2014
For more information about DOE/FE and to complete the MlEF application, please visit our Web page below or contact us at MLEF@hq.doe.gov
During the 10 weeks, students will be appointed at one of several locations including national laboratories. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research project and tour technical sites located nearby. The MlEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an "inside view" of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the program, students must:
. Be 18 years of age;
. Be a citizen of the United States;
. Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher); and
. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A Paid Internship Opportunity
Students will be paid:
. A weekly stipend of $600 for undergraduate students;
. A weekly stipend of $750 for Master's students;
·A weekly stipend of $850 for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral students;
. Approved housing allowance based on appointment location;
. Approved travel costs to and from the host site; and
. Approved travel costs to the Technical Forum for presentations and awards.
Applications accepted from November 20, 2013 through January 15, 2014
. Internship runs from June 2 to August 8, 2014
For more information about DOE/FE and to complete the MlEF application, please visit our Web page below or contact us at MLEF@hq.doe.gov
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