Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to apply to facilitate the LeadUF experience! Facilitators should have a willingness to foster a mentoring relationship with undergraduates at the University of Florida. During the retreat, facilitators will lead large group activities, small group discussions, reflections, outdoor experiences and foster time for students to connect with other leaders. Those selected are expected to attend all trainings and portions of the LeadUF retreat.
Facilitator Requirements
Be a faculty or staff member, or graduate student at the University of Florida
Submit Facilitator Application
Be available for facilitator training sessions: March 17th, 2-4pm at UF and March 30th (after work, evening) at Camp Suwannee.
Attend LeadUF all day March 31-April 2 (food and accommodation at Camp Suwannee are provided, facilitators are responsible for transportation to and from the retreat)
Support and follow the LeadUF Curriculum
Have departmental and/or college support to attend LeadUF
Have a willingness to foster a mentoring relationship with undergraduates at the University of Florida
Contact Taylor Stokes at taylors@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu for inquiries.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
UF Fulbright Pechakucha, 2/9/17, 5:30 p.m.
The next Fulbright Pechakucha to be held on February 9, 2017 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the UF International Center (The Hub). Pechakucha is a presentation format in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each. Presentations are concise and fast paced! Pechakuchas are also a great time to network with U.S. and international Fulbright participants on UF campus.
Friday, January 27, 2017
MU College of Engineering New Faculty Website
The University of Missouri has a new faculty recruiting website! They are looking to hire up to 50 new faculty. Please visit the link below as they look for candidates who support the four pillars of pursuit at MU.
http://engineeringcareers.missouri.edu/
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Post-doctoral scholars needed
Please find below a posting for two post-doctoral positions for a DOE-funded project that was recently awarded to Penn State, University of Georgia, and other institutions. These two are related to image analysis and modeling, and are located at University of Georgia.
https://www.researchgate.net/job/883506_Postdoctoral_Associate_Research_Scientist-Plant_Imaging_Phenotyping
https://www.researchgate.net/job/883506_Postdoctoral_Associate_Research_Scientist-Plant_Imaging_Phenotyping
Monday, January 23, 2017
Thomas H. Smouse Memorial Fellowship
The Thomas H. Smouse Memorial Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student doing research in areas of interest to AOCS. Smouse was President of AOCS in 1983 and a noted industrial researcher into the flavor chemistry of fats and oils.
Eligibility requirements:
This award is open to graduate students doing research in areas of interest to AOCS. Please refer to the Award Guidelines (.pdf) for the detailed eligibility guidelines.
Nominations Candidates should compile a completed application (.doc) and official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate college or university work completed to date, and provide these to their major professor. The professor will then review the application for completeness, and fill out the required professor statement contained within the application. The completed application and all supporting materials should then be sent as a single mailing to the AOCS main office by February 1.
Eligibility requirements:
- Individuals must be scholastically outstanding with interests and involvement outside their academic discipline
- Must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student for the 2017-2018 academic year
- Must be an AOCS member (Not a member? Join today)
- Other specific eligibility requirements for the award can be found online
This award is open to graduate students doing research in areas of interest to AOCS. Please refer to the Award Guidelines (.pdf) for the detailed eligibility guidelines.
Nominations Candidates should compile a completed application (.doc) and official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate college or university work completed to date, and provide these to their major professor. The professor will then review the application for completeness, and fill out the required professor statement contained within the application. The completed application and all supporting materials should then be sent as a single mailing to the AOCS main office by February 1.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Intel Corporation Recruiting at UF Career Fair (1/23/2017 - 1/25/2017)
As you prepare for various activities, please join Intel at any of the
following events. We will provide insight on Intel’s overall technology
strategy, emerging markets, hiring requirements and more.
Computer & Information Science & Engineering Workshop Date: January 23rd, 2017
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: UF Champions Club
Intel Information Session: sponsored thru IEEE
Date: January 24th, 2017
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: LIT 0101 (Little Hall)
Career Fair: Day 2
Date: January 25th, 2017
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Stephen O’Connel Center
There will be food, soda and giveaways at the Information Session (gift cards, Intel items etc.)! You must be present to win!
Please bring your resume, Intel is looking for students interested in an internship or full-time employment with a background in: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level.
Please consider following me in Twitter and LinkedIn @MeganGoodson. Instagram – IntelUSCollegeRecruiting. Also, visit our Student Center at www.intel.com/jobs/students and checkout the link titled, “Where do I fit?” to find more information on jobs that align with your discipline.
Computer & Information Science & Engineering Workshop Date: January 23rd, 2017
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: UF Champions Club
Intel Information Session: sponsored thru IEEE
Date: January 24th, 2017
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: LIT 0101 (Little Hall)
Career Fair: Day 2
Date: January 25th, 2017
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Stephen O’Connel Center
There will be food, soda and giveaways at the Information Session (gift cards, Intel items etc.)! You must be present to win!
Please bring your resume, Intel is looking for students interested in an internship or full-time employment with a background in: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level.
Please consider following me in Twitter and LinkedIn @MeganGoodson. Instagram – IntelUSCollegeRecruiting. Also, visit our Student Center at www.intel.com/jobs/students and checkout the link titled, “Where do I fit?” to find more information on jobs that align with your discipline.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Applications deadline February 1st.
Applications are now being accepted for induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy.
Click here for more information about the UF Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Members of the Bouchet society will work as ambassadors to promote diversity across campus, have the opportunity to network with other Bouchet Fellows and present their research during the Bouchet Society’s spring conference at Yale University.
Student and Postdoc Application Process:
Membership into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is by application only and approved by the National Steering Committee. All nominees must be ABD, having completed their qualifying exam, orals, qualifying papers or equivalent before submitting all materials listed below.
Application Materials: Deadline is February 1st, 2017
Completed Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Nomination Forms from each of the following:
If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
Click here for more information about the UF Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Members of the Bouchet society will work as ambassadors to promote diversity across campus, have the opportunity to network with other Bouchet Fellows and present their research during the Bouchet Society’s spring conference at Yale University.
Student and Postdoc Application Process:
Membership into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is by application only and approved by the National Steering Committee. All nominees must be ABD, having completed their qualifying exam, orals, qualifying papers or equivalent before submitting all materials listed below.
Application Materials: Deadline is February 1st, 2017
Completed Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Nomination Forms from each of the following:
- The nominee's dissertation advisor or committee member
- A graduate faculty member or administrator with knowledge of the candidate's leadership and character attributes
- Current unofficial transcript
- A current Curriculum Vitae or resume
- 250-word dissertation or research abstract
- Statement of purpose (2-page maximum) from the candidate indicating their educational and career accomplishments and future professional goals, past and current academic experience and the ways in which they have and will continue to fulfill the five thrusts of scholarship, character, leadership, service and advocacy and how the candidate's educational accomplishments will contribute to the mission of the Bouchet Society.
If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of Graduate Minority Programs at ogmp@ufl.edu or at 352-392-6444.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Chateaubriand Fellowship Call for Applications 2017-2018
The Chateaubriand Fellowship call for applications is now open: http://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org<http://france-science.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9a3b2eddec49e39e6e9f94475&id=7915232b75&e=7cb7d85122>
Complete applications must be submitted by January 27, 2017
The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, through a collaborative process involving expert evaluators in both countries.
* STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health
The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.
ELIGIBILITY
* Candidates must be currently working on their Ph.D.
* Candidates do not have to be U.S. citizens, but they must be enrolled in an American university.
* Candidates must obtain a letter of recommendation from their advisor(s) in the U.S., as well as a letter of invitation from a professor affiliated with a French university or research institution. Please contact your supervisor in France as early as possible.
For more specific eligibility criteria please visit our website.
BENEFITS
* A monthly stipend
* Health insurance for the entire duration of the fellowship
* A round-trip ticket to France
SELECTION CRITERIA
* Academic relevance of the research project
* Student's command of the subject
* Benefits of a research trip to France for the future of the collaboration
* Background of the research collaboration
* Contribution of the project to France/U.S. academic exchange
CONTACTS
* STEM Chateaubriand Program: stem.coordinator@chateaubriand-fellowship.org
WEBSITE & APPLICATION
http://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org<http://france-science.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a3b2eddec49e39e6e9f94475&id=3ccd437c51&e=7cb7d85122>
Complete applications must be submitted by January 27, 2017
The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, through a collaborative process involving expert evaluators in both countries.
* STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health
The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.
ELIGIBILITY
* Candidates must be currently working on their Ph.D.
* Candidates do not have to be U.S. citizens, but they must be enrolled in an American university.
* Candidates must obtain a letter of recommendation from their advisor(s) in the U.S., as well as a letter of invitation from a professor affiliated with a French university or research institution. Please contact your supervisor in France as early as possible.
For more specific eligibility criteria please visit our website.
BENEFITS
* A monthly stipend
* Health insurance for the entire duration of the fellowship
* A round-trip ticket to France
SELECTION CRITERIA
* Academic relevance of the research project
* Student's command of the subject
* Benefits of a research trip to France for the future of the collaboration
* Background of the research collaboration
* Contribution of the project to France/U.S. academic exchange
CONTACTS
* STEM Chateaubriand Program: stem.coordinator@chateaubriand-fellowship.org
WEBSITE & APPLICATION
http://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org<http://france-science.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a3b2eddec49e39e6e9f94475&id=3ccd437c51&e=7cb7d85122>
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
UF Career Showcase January 24-25
January 24th, 2017 – Non-Technical
January 25th, 2017 – Technical
Career Showcase is going back to the newly renovated Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive! Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you. Be sure to check out the workshops available to prepare you for the event. https://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/events-and-programs/
January 25th, 2017 – Technical
Career Showcase is going back to the newly renovated Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive! Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you. Be sure to check out the workshops available to prepare you for the event. https://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/events-and-programs/
https://www.crc.ufl.edu/event/career-showcase-2/
CALS Career Expo - February 8th
Students, mark your calendars to attend The College of Agricultural and
Life Sciences Career Expo February 8th in the J. Wayne Reitz Union
Grand Ballroom.
With employers representing the food, fiber, natural resources and life sciences sectors, students can expect to find opportunities for internships and permanent employment as well as representatives of graduate programs and professional schools.
All students are encouraged to attend-from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors seeking permanent employment. In addition, we highly encourage graduate students to attend and explore the career opportunities available to them. Information for Students
Event Contacts
Cathy Carr, Director, Alumni and Career Services
Malissa Redden, Program Assistant, Alumni and Career Services
With employers representing the food, fiber, natural resources and life sciences sectors, students can expect to find opportunities for internships and permanent employment as well as representatives of graduate programs and professional schools.
All students are encouraged to attend-from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors seeking permanent employment. In addition, we highly encourage graduate students to attend and explore the career opportunities available to them. Information for Students
Event Contacts
Cathy Carr, Director, Alumni and Career Services
Malissa Redden, Program Assistant, Alumni and Career Services
AWRA meeting Tuesday, January 17 at 6pm in Frazier Rogers Hall Room 122
AWRA's first meeting of the semester is Tuesday, January 17th at 6pm in Frazier Rogers Hall Room 122. Dr. Del Bottcher will be sharing from his wealth of knowledge on Hydrologic Modeling in FL.
Dr. Del Bottcher is the president of Soil and Water Engineering Technology, INC. (SWET). SWET provides consulting to private and public clients in the areas of water resource modeling, pollution abatement practices, agricultural BMP implementation programs, and animal waste management design solutions. Join us to learn more about what Dr. Bottcher will share on modeling in FL!
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