Fulbright Opportunity for Ph.D. Students in Agriculture

The Fulbright Commission in Uruguay is pleased to announce a three-month internship opportunity in 2020 for U.S. students pursuing Ph.D. degrees in viticulture, viniculture, agriculture or a related field. This fully-funded program will support two U.S. students for research and internships with INIA, focused on the wine industry in Uruguay. The application period is now open.

Application Deadline: Nov. 30

AEC 4932/6932: Effectively Communicating Ag Policy course-Enrollment limited!

Spring 2020 special topics course AEC 4932 (for undergrads) and 6932 (for grad students): Effectively Communicating Agricultural and Life Sciences Policy Issues. This course will help students equip themselves with the tools needed to communicate with policymakers and influencers. If you have an interest in policy, lobbying, or political office, this is one class you won’t want to miss.

Students will interact with guest speakers, including agriculture/natural resource (ANR) lobbyists, representatives from governmental agencies and departments, and policymakers. From March 1-4 (during UF’s spring break), students will travel to Washington, DC, to meet with policymakers, lobbyists from national ANR organizations, and agency heads.

Some of the most important information about the course is as follows:
We have a limit of 22 students total (undergrad and grad students). So we will take the first 22 who register. During pre-registration for spring 2019 courses, our cap – which was 20 students last year – was met within TWO DAYS. So don’t put it off.

You will need to contact Ms. Becky Cook (rtrammell@ufl.edu) if you want to register for the course because it is departmentally controlled.

There is a mandatory trip to Washington, DC, on March 1-4. If you already know you have a scheduling conflict on those days (during UF’s spring break), please do not pre-register for the course.

A $900 administrative fee will be assessed with this course to cover expenses in DC.
Class meets on Friday mornings from 8:30-10:30.

Since the course is departmentally controlled, you will need to contact BECKY COOK (rtrammell@ufl.edu) if you are interested in the course. Again, we can accommodate only 22 students total (undergrad and grad students), so please let her know as soon as possible if you want her to register you for the course. If you have questions, please see Dr. Ricky Telg or Dr. Lundy.

Field & Fork Fall Open House

Libraries' Fall Festival on the Reitz Lawn

ABE Department Scholarship (McNair Bostick) - Deadline 11/15/2019. Apply today!!!

Ph.D. graduate students in the UF ABE Department who are working on modeling and analysis of Agricultural and Natural Resources Systems may apply for the McNair Bostick departmental scholarship. We have extended the deadline until November 15th.

This $500 scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership in the university/community, dedication to his/her career, and high quality research related to sustainable management of agricultural and natural resources. 

To apply go to https://form.jotform.com/ABEForms/McNair-Bostick-Scholarship

Scholarship for Brevard County students

The Garden Club by the Sea is currently seeking applicants for the scholarships we will offer for the 2020-21 academic year. These scholarships (usually in the amount of $1,000.00) are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. Citizens, residents of Brevard County, FL and are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student pursuing a degree related to Environmental Sciences, Horticulture or Botany and Plant Sciences.

If you meet the above qualification and would like a copy of the application, please contact Robin Snyder. 

Experiments in Ecology and Agriculture seminar -Spring 2020 course

CALS Day of Service -Rise Against Hunger

Nov. 21 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Straughn Center

CALS and Rise Against Hunger will be partnering to help fight the food insecurity issues our world is facing.

We need your help to accomplish our goal of packaging 30,000 meals! Sign up to help package meals here: http://bit.ly/CALSservice.

ENTRY FEE:
5 non-perishable food items. All items will be donated to the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry

Ag Intensification Course-Spring 2020

Dr. Cheryl Palm (ABE) will be teaching a course in Spring 2020, with an additional 1 hour optional lab. The course is for both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information contact Dr. Palm at cpalm@ufl.edu

Scientist in Every Florida School Graduate Assistantships Available

Are you a University of Florida graduate student studying something related to air, water, land or life? Apply today for our new Scientist in Every Florida School graduate assistantship! Students will be expected to work 20 hours per week on this project and duties may include:

• Working directly with, and/or assisting, project staff
• Participating in planning meetings
• Outreach to schools, either in person or via videoconferencing, to include content delivery, lesson planning, nature of science, and role models
• Participating in teacher training (professional development) sessions and professional conferences

Recruitment and retention of scientists for classroom visits For more information, visit: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/job-opportunities/

Deadline: October 28, 2019

Effective Academic CVs- seminar by Kati Migliaccio, Wed, Oct 9, 2pm, FR 122

The first of a series of seminars and workshops on Effective CVs and Cover Letters will be this Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 pm, FR 122. Our very own Dr. Kati Migliaccio will be sharing her wisdom on essential components of an academic curriculum vitae (CV) and how to phrase and order your content. Learning how to recognize and improve upon the gaps in your CV will also be discussed. Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for this week’s and the next workshops/seminars:

• Wednesday, October 9, 2pm, Effective Academic CVs- Learn to Make Your CV Work for You 
• Thursday, October 17, 2pm, CV Deconstruction and Construction workshop 
• Monday, October 21, 11:45 am, CVs from the Dean’s Point of View

2020 UF Doctoral Awards and Scholarships

Application cycles for the Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award, the Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award, the Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award, and the Supplemental Retention Scholarship will open in Spring Semester 2020 for awards to be effective Summer 2020 and Fall 2020, with future semesters to be advertised for the 2020-2021 academic calendar year.

For questions regarding the Graduate School Doctoral Research Travel Award or Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Award, please contact gradawards@aa.ufl.edu.

For questions regarding the Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award or the Supplement Retention Scholarship, please reach out to ogdi@aa.ufl.edu.

ABE 3MT+2V contest, Thurs., Oct. 3, 3 pm- Come support our grad students!

It’s almost time for the 3MT+ V event!!  Come out and support our ABE graduate students tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 3rd at 3 pm in room FR 129! 3MT+V consists of both 3 minute thesis presentations and 2 minute research video abstracts. Students will be judged and are competing for cash prizes!

There will be light refreshments in the atrium while scores are being tallied and then we will announce the winners.

This is a fun event to watch! Don’t miss it!  Let’s fill the room and show support for our amazing students!