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
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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
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