New Course! ALS 5932 Project Team Research Agrobiology

Worried about finding a job after graduation?

Want to gain experience in a $100 billion industry?
Enroll in ALS 5932 (sections: 1107 Main/1109 REC): Project Team Research: Building Skills in Agrobiology to provide solutions to problems faced by industry and network with potential employers!

ALS 5932 addresses the need for broad training in agricultural fields as food production systems become more complex with interdisciplinary challenges. Hands-on experience solving specific problems faced by industry representatives is critical for employment preparation and competitive standing. We only have room for 7-10 students on each team so enroll today!

For Spring 2018, this course team will work with Coopedota Coffee Cooperative to address threats to coffee production levels in Costa Rica!

Please contact James Estrada (estradaj@ufl.edu) for more information and registration.

AWRA Potluck Meeting 12/5/17; Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference 2/2/18

UF AWRA Potluck Meeting w/Wetlands Club, 12/5/17 @ 6pm

Following our recent tradition, our last meeting of the semester will be held in conjunction with the Wetlands Club. Our speaker will be Dr. AJ Reisinger, a recent hire in SWS who deals with water quality and ecological problems in urban settings (see attached flyer). The meeting will be held in our normal room (Rogers 122) at our normal time (6pm). The meeting is a potluck, so feel free to bring a dish/drink to share. If you're too busy with tests to worry about cooking, then come enjoy the free food!

SW FL Water Resources Conference, Ft. Myers, 2/2/18

I know this seems like a long way off, but bear with me. A major part of this annual conference is the student poster competition, after which substantial cash prizes are awarded to the top presenters ($400/300/200). UF presenters have historically fared very well, and we need to keep it up! Abstracts are due by 12/15. You can absolutely recycle an old poster if you are happy with it. Anyone who plans to attend the conference (particularly those who are presenting) should notify me so I can arrange for reimbursement of travel expenses. More info about the conference in general can be found here: http://awraflorida.com/event-2635792

CUAHSI Now Accepting Student Applications for the National Water Center Summer Institute!

National Water Center Innovators Program:  
Summer Institute of 2018
June 10 – July 28, 2018

Incoming and current graduate students and post-docs (within three years of receiving their PhD) affiliated with US universities are invited to apply to participate in the National Water Center Innovators Program - Summer Institute of 2018. The themes of this year’s Summer Institute are Hyper Resolution Modeling, Groundwater Flow Modeling (with emphasis on Groundwater - Surface Water Interactions), Computational Aspects of Hydrologic Modeling, and Data Assimilation.

Accepted applicants will receive travel support to attend the program, where they will have the opportunity to collaborate intensively for seven weeks on projects designed to contribute to the NWC goals of enhancing water-related products and decision-support services across the country. The Summer Institute will be led by faculty Theme Leaders and daily oversight will be provided by student Course Coordinators. Following the Summer Institute, students will present their work at a Capstone Meeting.

Additional program information, application instructions, and highlights from last year’s Summer Institute can be found here.

Complete student applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Questions should be directed to commgr@cuahsi.org.

New courses in ABE Department for Spring 2018!

Three new courses are being offered for ABE/AOM/BE students this Spring. These special topics courses can be found on One.UF by putting in the appropriate course number. All are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Enroll in ALS5932 Spring 2018: UF Critical Response Team Needed for Coffee Industry

1-credit Orchid Short Course!

Introductory Training in GIS - December 12-15

Intro Computer programming course with R

Raisin Cane Tour of US Sugar: Free Lunch, Free Ride, and a Really Interesting Tour!

The SWFREC Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is inviting you to attend the Raisin Cane Tour provided by U.S. Sugar and the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce! This is a great opportunity to get out and see how one of Florida's largest agricultural industries plants, harvests, and processes the very sugar you buy at the grocery store. Having already had the opportunity to attend, some of our SWFREC grad students can say that the tour is valuable and educational, but it would be even better with experts like you asking questions along the way.

What: The Raisin Cane Tour is an informative tour of Florida’s historical agricultural town of Clewiston, including the Clewiston Historical Museum, Southern Gardens Citrus, US Sugar Corp and their state of the art facilities, the Herbert Hoover Dike and other sites unique to the area. This experience will show you how sugarcane, sweet corn and oranges are grown, harvested, and processed. While on the tour, we will view the latest in sustainable farming techniques as well as journey to the Clewiston sugar mill, sugar refinery and citrus juice plant.

When: Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The time is TBD, but plan for most of the work day (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Lunch and transportation will be provided during the tour. More details to follow.

Cost: The tour is free for students

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While the date is a while away, we need to start getting a head-count so that we can be sure to have enough students to take the tour. We have to have at least 30 people registered but no more than 50. If you would please take a moment to fill out the form to secure your spot. Space will fill up quickly!

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Spring Break Field Course - Sea Level Rise and Coastal Cities

PhD Research Assistant Opportunity: hydrodynamics a sediment transport modeling

I am seeking to hire a PhD student as a research assistant (RA) in the fields of hydrodynamics a sediment transport modeling. The position will be housed in department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University. The work will involve simulating a variety of methods to promote sediment deposition in coastal wetlands.

An undergraduate or M.S. in engineering is required. Experience is preferred in at least two of the following fields: numerical modeling, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, computer coding, or GIS.

Full tuition, insurance, and stipend will be provided.

If you are interested in this position please email Dr. Linhoss at alinhoss@abe.msstate.edu or call at 662-325-1983. Application packets should include cover letter, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is a second language.

Dissertation Writing Workshop, 11/9, 10 a.m.

DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS -UF Graduate School

Do you need writing tips to successfully write your dissertation?

Are you experiencing writer’s block?

Please attend our Dissertation Writing Workshop next week, Thursday November 9 at 10 a.m.
Reitz Union Chamber Room.

Registration is now open in GIMS.

Upcoming Workshop - International Student Resource

International Student Series: Transitioning to an Employment Based Visa Featuring Immigration Attorney Aaron Blumberg

Wednesday November 8th
4:05pm-6:05pm
Reitz Union G320

Learn about different ways to obtain an employment based visa post-graduation in this informational workshop. Aaron Blumberg, an Immigration Attorney with Fragomen Associates, will be delivering a presentation and answering your questions related to H1B Visas and other ways to legally remain in the US.

To stream the workshop live, register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6783402186055701763