Spring 2021 Course - Communicating in Academia

 

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

  Here is a link to a graduate fellowship:

DOE CSGF Program (Grads): https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/

Farmscaping for Biological Control- 1 credit course

 

DoD Tech Fellowship - Deadline 12/31

 

DoD Tech Fellowship Opportunity Deadline: 31 December 2020

 

The Department of Defense's X-Force program is now accepting applications for technologists and entrepreneurs to serve their country by solving real-world national security problems in collaboration with the U.S. military. Interested individuals may apply now through December 31, 2020. Apply: https://www.nsin.us/x-force/ Deadline: December 31, 2020 X-Force participants will engage with Department of Defense (DoD) partners for three months of applied problem solving. Participants will work on problems sponsored by their DoD hosts potentially including: Technical (e.g. software development, data analytics, mechanical design/prototyping Strategy (e.g. communications and social media strategy Research (e.g. emerging technology scouting) projects Participants will be expected to deliver a prototype capability to their military sponsors by the end of the program. The full-time X-Force Fellows will be paid a stipend of around $2,500 per month and have a small budget for travel, materials, and other expenses related to the delivery of a product to their sponsor. CONTACT:  Dana Sanford - dsanford@nsin.us Program Manager, National Security Innovation Network

Soil Landscape Modeling Course - Spring 2021

This course is only taught in Spring odd years (i.e. Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2025 etc..).  In Spring 2021 semester, SWS 6722 – Soil Landscape Modeling will be taught 100% online and will also include an evening chat session via Zoom on Wednesdays 6:15 – 8:10 pm U.S. Eastern time (11 Period and E1 Period) that many students find very beneficial to their success in the course.  If anyone has trouble registering for this course or if they are a distance education student, please contact mjsisk@ufl.edu for registration assistance.  

University of Florida Nutrition Study - Probiotics in Women

 University of Florida Nutrition Study 

Are you interested in participating in a socially distant nutrition research study? 

The UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department is conducting a study to assess the effect of a probiotic supplement on gastrointestinal symptoms during menstruation. This study will last 9 weeks during which you will be asked to complete short daily and weekly questionnaires about your digestive health. For 8 weeks, you will be asked to take either a probiotic or placebo supplement. Participants will receive compensation upon study completion. Participants have the option to provide stool and vaginal swab samples for additional compensation. 

Potential participants must: 

• be a healthy female between 18 and 35 years of age 
• regularly menstruate (i.e., ≥12 times/year) 
• currently be on an oral contraceptive 
• be willing to complete daily and weekly questionnaires for 9 weeks 
• be willing to consume a probiotic or placebo supplement for 8 weeks 

 

If interested, please go to: 

Tinyurl.com/FLOStudy 

Taylor Combs, Study Coordinator 

352-682-4883 

Nutrition-study@ufl.edu 

SARE Offering Free Webinar on the Graduate Student Grant Program

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program will be holding a free webinar on December 15 for Master’s and PhD students interested in learning more about and applying for Graduate Student Grants.

Graduate Student Grant program coordinators from each SARE region (Southern, Western, Northeast and North Central) will present an in-depth, “nuts and bolts” presentation on preparing a competitive proposal. Southern SARE’s presentation will take place on December 15 at 10:30 a.m. EST (9:30 a.m. CST).

The webinar is free, but registration is required. To register for the webinar visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/SARE.aspx

An overview webinar of the SARE program and the Graduate Student Grants is available on the registration page. Graduate Students are encouraged to view the overview prior to the December 15 webinar presentation.

Graduate Student Grants are offered by all of the SARE regions. These grants are intended for Master’s and PhD students at accredited institutions who are interested in conducting sustainable agriculture research during their graduate program.

The Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants in the Southern region opens in February 2021 and is awarded in August of the same year. Learn more about this grant opportunity in the Southern region. For more information about Graduate Student Grants or the Graduate Student Grant webinar, contact Candace Pollock-Moore at cpollock@uga.edu or call 770-412-4786.

Free New York Times subscription for students

Get your FREE digital subscription to the New York Times provided by UF! 

The wide range of topics that the New York Times reports on makes it a powerful resource for academic research. The Student Subscription includes article archives dating back to 1851. In addition to the current news and archive features, the NYT offers other apps such as cooking, virtual reality, real-estate, podcasts and more. 

Students and staff can access their subscription by using their Gatorlink email address to create an account. 

https://myaccount.nytimes.com/verification/edupass?mc=partner&mcid=campusagency&subid=uf 

This is a great resource for everyone to have for academic and personal use so sign up if you are interested. 

iDigTRIO Biological Sciences Conference-Call for posters!

In collaboration with iDigBio, TRIO programs at UF, Student Support Services and Ronald E. McNair Scholars are launching the 3rd Annual iDigTRIO Biological Sciences Conference to be held virtually on February 11-13, 2021. Created in 2019, iDigTRIO is a national conference connecting first-generation, limited-income, and/or underrepresented students to information about careers and graduate school research opportunities in the biological sciences.

This is a call for applications for undergraduate and graduate student posters for our conference. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of January 11, 2021. Further information about our conference and the Qualtrics survey application can be found at the following links:

https://www.idigtrio.org/2021-conference-details

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V1XM48n73MEsIt

Any staff, student, or faculty with questions about the iDigTRIO poster sessions can email me directly at dcicenia@aa.ufl.edu.

Spring 2021 course - Effectively Communicating Ag & Natural Resource Policy Issues

See attached flyer for AEC 4932/6932 Effectively Communicating Ag & Natural Resource Policy Issues. Students can email to register. rtrammell@ufl.edu

Spring 2021 Course-Communicating About Agricultural and Natural Resources Research

AEC 6932:

Communicating About Agricultural and Natural Resources Research (Listed in Course Schedule as Special Topics: COMMUNICATING ANR SCI)

Spring 2021 – Online, Asynchronous

Instructor: Dr. Lisa Lundy, Professor, Agricultural Education and Communication

Course Description: Outreach to the public is one of the most important ways in which significant outcomes and impacts of research can be demonstrated in measurable, quantifiable terms. In addition to developing expertise in their science, researchers increasingly need to be able to convey its significance to policy makers, funders and the general public. This course will focus on the planning and production of written, digital, and visual instructional and communication materials designed to support outreach programs in the sciences. Graduate students in scientific disciplines will learn to think critically and creatively, with respect to developing outreach programs to engage the public about the importance of science. Students will learn how public engagement and outreach can be used to convey the public value of their own work.

To register, send email to Lizzie Whitehead at liz.whitehead@ufl.edu

NC State PhD Opportunity

 

ABE Virtual Poster Symposium November 18-19. Register today. Cash prizes!

 Students, be sure to register to participate in the ABE Virtual Poster Symposium. Go to abe.ufl.edu/poster-symposium for complete information and guidelines

MS & PhD positions at NC Ag & Tech State University

MS and PhD positions in Bioenvironmental Engineering The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is looking for two highly motivated MS or PhD students to join a USDA funded project on the ecological engineering techniques for improvement of on-farm water quality. Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Biological Engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, prior research experience, familiarity to laboratory and field studies, knowledge of water quality analysis at the lab, and instrumentation. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers. If interested, please contact Dr. Niroj Aryal at naryal@ncat.edu and include 1) a cover letter discussing interest and related background; 2) a CV including references; and 3) unofficial transcripts. The positions are available in the Spring semester 2021 for MS students and Fall semester 2021 for Ph.D. students. A formal application to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Graduate School will be required: https://aggieadmissions.ncat.edu/graduateadmissions/

Library West Extended Hours Fall 2020

Library West has added extended hours for Fall Semester 2020:

Sunday: 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed 

For more details online about Library West, click this link: UF Library West.

Google Seminar - PhD Roles & Application Processes 10/28

 

C3 Workshop - Negotiating and Managing Offers

 The Career Connection Center will be offering student trainings on the topic of negotiating and managing offers. The 1st workshop session on this topic will be held at 6 pm on November 4th. 

Topic: Offer Evaluation and Negotiation

Presenter: Dr. Erin Lin, Career Coach of Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering 

Date: Nov 4th, 6:00PM to 7:00 PM 

Register link: 

https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdeyhrTgvHNAnD5yBg3ei9aAm6Nk_sQIL

 

Reminder...Early Voting now through October 31st

 Students...Remember to cast your ballot. Every vote is important!

Early voting is underway and runs through Oct. 31

UF faculty, staff, students and other Alachua County registered voters can now participate in early voting for the 2020 primary election at the J. Wayne Reitz Union.

Bilingual Support Group at the CWC

The UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) is starting up ¿Cómo Estás? — an counseling group for UF students who are bilingual and/or native Spanish speakers.

Its aim is to promote connection and support in the Spanish language amid these times of physical distance and pandemic precautions.

The group will meet online on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Interested? Please call the CWC at 352 392 1575 to schedule a brief consultation, followed by a group orientation.

For more information online about CWC group counseling opportunities, click this link: CWC Group Counseling. Questions? Email Dr. Zully A. Rivera Ramos at zriverara@ufl.edu.

USDA-ARS Position - Electronics Technician

The The USDA-ARS Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit is seeking to fill electronics technician position. 

The position is posted on USAJobs at the following web address: 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/581139900
The announcement closes October 22, 2020.

Students...prep for the ABE Virtual Career Fair. Workshops next week!

 Please join us for these personalized workshops to prepare you for the ABE Virtual Career Fair.

Tuesday's link Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3ldKYVt 

Wednesday's link: Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3jygD3y

ABE Virtual Career Fair - October 28th...SAVE THE DATE!

 Students, it's almost time for the ABE Virtual Career Fair so SAVE THE DATE! October 28th. This year we are using the C3 Career Fair+ app so you'll want to download that before the big day. We're working hard to bring some really great employers to the event and will post more details on the website. For more information visit: https://abe.ufl.edu/career-fair/.

Voter Registration Deadline is October 5th

Reminder..The Voter Registration Deadline is coming on October 5th and we need your help to win our competition against FSU, UCF, and USF to be the school with the most registered voters! You can help us win by updating your voter registration status to your current address or by getting registered to vote for the first time!

You can do this in just 2 minutes at bit.ly/uflvote.

As the largest and most diverse generation alive right now, young people have a chance to make a real impact in our country if every eligible voter participates in elections. In order to make sure that you can raise your voice and cast your vote in the upcoming local, state, and federal elections, you should be registered to vote at your current address.

If you need to register for the first time, or you moved since you last registered, you can now update your registration online with bit.ly/uflvote!

How to register:
Visit bit.ly/uflvote, fill out your contact information, and follow the steps provided.

If you have a FL State-issued ID or Driver’s License: you are eligible to register completely online.Once you follow the online steps through bit.ly/uflvote, you will be registered to vote!

If you do NOT have a state-issued ID or license: complete the online form, then follow the steps to print out the registration and mail it to your local or state board of elections office.

Once registered, or re-registered, you will receive a voter registration card in the mail confirming your registration status within several weeks.

Want to vote by mail? If you’re voting in Florida you can request your ballot with
bit.ly/uflmail

Have more questions? Contact a FloridaPIRG organizer at tthompson@floridapirgstudents.org

Already registered but want to stay up to date on the latest election information? Sign a pledge to vote this fall at bit.ly/flpledges!

NASA DEVELOP internship opportunity

NASA DEVELOP is under the Capacity Building Program within NASA’s Applied Sciences Program. NASA DEVELOP conducts feasibility research projects which use NASA satellite data to answer current environmental questions for our partner organizations while providing opportunities for professional and personal growth for our participants. Each year we have three "terms" that consist of 10 intense weeks of research and analysis that is conducted by a team of current students (undergraduate or graduate), recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate), and early/transitioning career professionals. Teams partner with professional organizations, offering unique opportunities for networking with these partners as well as with NASA scientists and advisors. Projects fall into one or two of the eight National Application areas, and are team led providing participants the opportunity to grow their leadership, professional, and technical skill sets. Many focuses of study can benefit from the program as they cultivate professional skills while they learn how to use GIS and remote sensing techniques. In the past, we have had successful applicants from a number of fields, such as Geography, History, Biology, Computer Science, Earth System Science, Anthropology, and Political Science. 

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and production of creative and written deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science. 

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the spring term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and location of work. 

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/apply.php. The 2021 spring position application window is open online from now through October 9th, with the term starting January 25th and lasting through April 2nd. We also have fall and summer opportunities available. This opportunity will be conducted entirely remotely during the spring term due to the pandemic. 

Mentoring Award - applications due by November 1.

Dear Current (and recently graduated) ABE Graduate Students,

Thank you for mentoring! Your time and effort mentoring others make a difference!

The ABE Department appreciates mentors and has established a departmental award for graduate students to recognize individuals who stand out in service for mentoring others.

Mentoring others can have a huge impact on not only the mentor but for the mentee. If you have served or are serving as a mentor, consider applying for this award. Eligibility criteria include:
The applicant is a current or recent ABE graduate student
The applicant has provided or currently provides peer-to-peer mentoring of graduate students, mentoring of undergraduate students, and/or mentoring in a K-12 classroom (working with K-12 students and/or teachers)

For application materials and submission information please visit the ABE website: https://abe.ufl.edu/graduate/awards-and-funding/

Applications are due November 1, 2020 and awardees will be recognized at the ABE Recognition and Awards Dinner to be held in Spring 2021.

The UF Graduate School also has an award program for Mentors. Graduate School Mentoring Award Our own Yulin “Patrick” Zheng was the award recipient in Spring 2020. Read Patrick’s mentoring philosophy here and consider applying for this award too! Their deadline is in the Spring, but is not announced yet.

ABE Grad Students - Apply for the McNair Bostick Departmental Scholarship!! Deadline 10/15

 McNair Bostick Scholarship

• For Ph.D. graduate students in the UF/IFAS ABE department who are working on modeling and analysis of Agricultural and Natural Resources Systems. This $500 scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership in the university/community, dedication to her/his career, and high-quality research related to the sustainable management of agricultural and natural resources. Scholarship applications are due October 15th and recipients are selected for the Spring semester.

UF Career Showcase 9/21-9/24 - Career Connections Center and Virtually on Career Fair Plus

 9/21-9/24 9am-4pm

For the first time ever, Career Showcase will be a four-day event! Employers from all over the country will participate in the University of Florida’s largest career fair. September 21 and 22 are non-technical days and are ideal for UF students and alumni interested in fields such as accounting, health care, communications, education, sales, and retail. September 23 and 24 are technical days and are ideal for UF students and alumni interested in fields such as computer science, engineering, information systems, research, and other technical fields.

Career Showcase is hosted bi-annually is open to UF Students and alumni. For questions, contact the Career Events staff at (352) 273-2331 or CCCCareerFairs@ufsa.ufl.edu.

CWC Open House for students

 The Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) is excited to announce two Virtual Open House opportunities coming up for students and staff! We encourage you to share this opportunity broadly with students and colleagues. 

Students and staff are encouraged to Zoom-in on September 14th or September 18th, anytime between 12:00 - 2:00 pm. CWC providers will highlight various services and resources available to support students and staff in attending to mental health (see attached schedule of presentation topics & times). 

Attendees may join by RSVP: 

September 14, 2020: bit.ly/ufcwcvirtualopenhouse 
September 18, 2020: bit.ly/ufcwcvirtualopenhouse2 

Please contact Dr. Rosa West if you have any questions or curiosities...

Workshop: The Writing Process Personalized: Finding a System That Works for You

The Writing Process Personalized:
Finding a System That Works for You

A Virtual Workshop With Dr. Vernetta Williams

Thursday, September 17, 2020
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Too often, scholars do not become productive writers because they do not have a strategic approach to writing.

In this online writing workshop — with Dr. Vernetta Williams (writing coach, editor, and speaker from Chrysalis Consulting, LLC) — participants will be introduced to the stages of the writing process. More importantly, they will be challenged to develop a way to personalize the traditional writing process that suits them.

Pre-register by Monday, September 14, 2020 via GIMS (Graduate Information Management System) by clicking this link: GIMS.

This workshop will be presented virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided the day before the event to all registered students. Maximum attendance for the online session is 300. The workshop will be recorded and shared with all graduate students afterwards. Questions? Email the UF Division of Graduate Student Affairs at ogdi@aa.ufl.edu.

Fellowship Opportunity from Facebook

The Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university.

The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the student’s research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters.

The Fellowship award includes:

Tuition and fees paid for the academic year (up to two years/four semesters)
A $42,000 annual stipend to cover living and conference travel costs
Paid visit to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID-19 restrictions)

https://research.fb.com/programs/research-awards/proposals/statistics-for-improving-insights-models-and-decisions-request-for-proposals/

Environmental Scientist/Hydrologist Position - Gainesville

Environmental Scientist/Hydrologist (Entry-level)

Gainesville, Florida

Full-time

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc (ECT) is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Hydrologist for our Gainesville, FL, office. This position will be responsible for supporting a variety of environmental desktop and field projects associated with water quality and ecological assessment programs. Successful candidates will have a willingness and interest in learning about and supporting a variety of environmental projects in multiple geographic regions.

Interested candidates can apply through our website at the following link.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=417b9127-9ba6-4190-88c0-98ac02bb8f5b&amp%3BccId=19000101_000001&amp%3Btype=JS&amp%3Blang=en_US&utm_source=ectinc.com&utm_medium=careers 

Helpful links from Amy Buhler, UF librarian for ABE

Amy Buhler, the UF librarian who works directly with ABE has sent the following links for your information. Please be sure to contact Amy with any research related questions as she is a wonderful resource for ABE graduate students.

What Your Librarian Can Do For You!

Library Services in Fall 2020 – What to Know

Canvas, the Library Research Button, & More

Affordable Access for Student Success: An OER Learning Community

*New Resources* – JOVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) & Labster

Free Library Workshops

Identifying Predatory Journals

Publishing Open Access – the Good News and the Bad News

Savannah River GS-12 term researcher position announced

The Southern Station has announced a GS-12 term research position (see the link below). This is similar to a Post-Doctoral position from an academic perspective. This a great opportunity for a production minded researcher.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/576398300

Open Ph.D. position at UF - ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Open Ph.D. position at Dr. Faria’s Research Group at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida (UF)

ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Currently, Dr. Faria is seeking a Ph.D. student to work in the area of environmental nanotechnology. The candidate will research the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings. Such antimicrobial coatings can be used to prevent bacterial attachment and control biofilm formation in engineered surfaces, medical devices, and food packing, to name a few. The candidate must demonstrate interest or has previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The student must feel comfortable in conducting multidisciplinary research that contemplates the areas of material science, engineering, and biology. Students from different backgrounds (engineering, biology, material science, or chemistry) are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a vibrant and young research group, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. For more information about this opening, please contact Dr. Andreia Faria at andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu. A CV, the undergrad transcripts, and two letters of recommendation will be needed if the candidate is interested in applying.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor or a MSc. degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural science, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences
• Be American or hold U.S. citizenship (due to funding restrictions)
• Complete an UF application for admission and submit all supporting documents by the posted deadlines (see link for information - https://www.essie.ufl.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/ )
• Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.

Air Quality Position USDA-NRCS

An Air Quality Position on the USDA-NRCS National Air Quality and Atmospheric Change Team at the West National Technology Support Center in Portland, OR (see job announcement link below for more details). The position is open to current and former Federal employees, and applications need to be submitted by August 10. Please consider applying if you qualify. 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/574647700

Engineer Lead Employment Opportunity

The SFWMD is recruiting for a lead engineer. See full details at
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25162&siteid=5198#jobDetails=1357377_5198

Engineer Lead 

EP8408420 Northern Everglades Section
West Palm Beach Administrative Headquarters (B1)
2609BR

SWS6932-Scientific Writing for Ag and Natural Resources Management Students

SWS 6920-Journal Colloquium in Environmental Science-1 credit

ALS5905 Climate Change Impacts on Food Security-Fall 2020

Post Doc Position - IRREC

Post-doctoral associate for research project “Evaluation of Potential HLB Tolerant Grapefruit Rootstock/Scion Combinations in the Indian River District of Florida”

The UF/IFAS IRREC Ferrarezi Citrus Hort Lab is seeking a self-driven individual with a very strong background in variety performance evaluations. The position offers an opportunity to work with a grower-driven, replicated field variety trial in 20+ sites across different counties in Florida. The ideal candidate should have experience working with experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interaction with growers in large-scale field trials. The position requires expertise in citrus horticulture. The candidate will be on applying horticultural approaches to determine grapefruit scion and rootstock performance in the Indian River District to identify potential tolerance against citrus greening.

The objective of the project is to plant large-scale field trials of some of the most promising experimental grapefruit scion/rootstock combinations that may have more tolerance to HLB and monitor them over the next years. For this proposed project, a total of seven scions and six rootstocks (42 combinations) will be evaluated on 20+ representative 2-acre block trials located within the Indian River District and other growing regions. Data collected will include:
Tree growth measurements (trunk diameter, tree height, and tree width).
HLB incidence, Canopy thickness and Canopy color using rating scales.
Sampling for CLas testing by PCR.
Tree appearance will be documented photographically.
Once trees are mature (which is probably not going to happen in the first three years), fruit yield and quality data will be collected each season.
Full records of all caretaking (nutrition/pesticides etc.) and soil types.

Job Requirements:
PhD in Horticulture, Agronomy or any related field required
Driver’s License

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of variety trials and ability to design experiments to test relevant research hypothesis
• Ability to operate lab and field instruments, and to conduct field studies in multiple locations
• Analytical skills to identify problems and create solutions independently with minimal instruction or supervision
• Strong communication skills (listening, written, and verbal)
• Good Leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population
• A flexible individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment that can effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects

*Interested candidates for this position are encouraged to Email resume to Dr. Ferrarezi at rferrarezi@ufl.edu

Fall 2020 Course

PhD Opportunity - Nanomaterials

Dr. Andreia Faria’s research group seeks a Ph.D. student to study the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings using. Such antimicrobial coatings can be applied in many fields, such as medicine, food industry, and engineering systems, to prevent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The candidate must demonstrate interest or have previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The candidate must be available to begin activities in Spring or Fall, 2021.

By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a well-established and competitive graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the US. In addition, the student will have access to a vibrant and young research environment, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. On the personal side, Gainesville is a diverse city with many international communities, good restaurants, and excellent outdoor activities.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor or MSc. Degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural sciences, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences.
• Be or hold American citizenship.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.

Applications can be sent directly to andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu

US Presidential Management Fellows Program webinars

The U.S. Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is a highly selective, two-year fellowship and leadership development program that recruits recent and soon-to-be graduates with advanced degrees. It is the Federal Government’s flagship leadership development program — an excellent way for students with management potential and public service motivation to start a career in the Federal Government and develop into tomorrow’s leaders.

During the month of September 2020, the PMF Program will host an informational webinar every Tuesday for potential applicants of the upcoming PMF Class of 2021.

The PMF Class of 2021 application is scheduled to open at noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, September 30, 2020and close at noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2021 application cycle, and, if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics of the program, the 2021 application cycle, and are open to all majors. The webinars will not be recorded or published.

The five Tuesday informational webinars scheduled are:

1. Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september1.eventbrite.com

2. Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september8.eventbrite.com

3. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a special focus on Public Health.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september15.eventbrite.com

4. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september22.eventbrite.com

5. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time)

• This session, a day before the 2021 application opens, will serve as an open forum for questions. It will be open to all disciplines, but will not include a presentation.
• Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september29.eventbrite.com

Upon registering, PMF will send a confirmation email prior to the scheduled event. The confirmation email will include additional details for the webinar link and audio instructions.

If you have questions about the webinars or how to connect with a PMF Ambassador, please email pmfapplication@opm.gov.   

A message from the Dean

Dear HWCOE Community,

Along with you, I mourn the tragic loss of the life of George Floyd that occurred in Minneapolis. While this particular horrific murder was captured by video, it is not an isolated event. I have lived in this country for my entire life. Sixty-two years of time after time after time seeing people of color treated as less than full and equal citizens, as less than human. Each publicly acknowledged episode of brutality bringing a cycle of outrage, of pain, of promises to do better. And each time we go back to our homes and jobs and families, and nothing really changes. And then the cycle begins again. After years of seeing the same suffering I must confess that at times I despair that we will ever escape this horrible replay.

In spite of the temptation to give in to despair, we must sustain hope for something better. I am lifted up by Dr. King's observation that "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Every positive step we take to break this cycle bends the arc toward justice a little bit more. Rather than accept that change is not possible, we must, finally, refuse to accept the unacceptable.

In 1981, there was only one African American faculty member in Stanford’s college of engineering, and he was my PhD advisor. I saw the many ways, some subtle and some not so, that he was treated differently. He and I often talked about the hope that someday things would change, and people of color and women would be represented and welcome in our profession. Since that time, I have been told repeatedly that engineering and computer science simply cannot be diverse because there aren't enough women and people of color interested in the field to really make an impact. To my greatest delight and admiration, our efforts are proving them wrong. Though we still have a very long way to go, I do believe that we have made progress in bringing more diversity to our community. In fact, our college is becoming an example to others that progress can be made. For all of my colleagues who have brought us to this point, you have earned my greatest respect.

Even though we are becoming a more diverse community, we still have much work to do in creating a more inclusive environment. We must chip away at the barrier of exclusion and contribute to the creation of a community where everyone, regardless of color, ethnicity, religion or gender identity, can be represented and achieve to their highest potential. As a community, we must begin by reaffirming our values and respect for human rights and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). It is through our IDEA values and respect for the human rights of all people that we can make a positive difference. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering values a diverse and inclusive community. It is integral to success in every area of our college. As a community, we are committed to individual and group empowerment, inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination.

Our commitment must be strategic and long term. Such commitment benefits everyone and requires everyone. We are putting words into action by empowering diversity and inclusion liaisons in each department to facilitate IDEA discussions with faculty, staff, and students. The liaisons meet monthly on the HWCOE IDEA committee led by two Associate Deans, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Nishida, who serve as Campus Diversity Liaisons representatives on the University CDL team led by UF’s Chief Diversity Officer. I encourage each of you to reach out to your department IDEA liaisons to share ideas and to be heard about how to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Around the country we are seeing expressions of frustration, fear and anger about injustice and inequity in our society. We must listen to them even though the message may be shocking or painful. Real change starts with real listening. It is tempting to lose hope in the possibility for progress, but I have seen the progress that many of you have already fostered in our college. Together we CAN bend the moral arc toward justice.

With hope,
Cammy

Hydrologist Position available

We are pleased to announce the posting of a Tongass Hydrologist position on USAJOBS (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569075500). This position is located within the Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Fish/Wildlife/Watershed/Subsistence and Ecology Staff group. The varied duties include conducting and analyzing survey data, interpreting hydrologic data, watershed restoration and management planning in a remote and rugged temperate rainforest environment.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Katherine Prussian at 907-747-4240 or katherine.prussian@usda.gov.

This position is open to qualified applicants through June 5, 2020.

PepsiCo Flipping the Fair Career Event

The PepsiCo Campus Talent Acquisition team is excited to announce the launch of our Flipping the Fair: The Career Fair, Reinvented podcast series! With career fairs being one of the many events canceled following the Coronavirus outbreak, we set out to develop a unique alternative that would still enable students to learn what a career at PepsiCo is all about. The episodes offer students a glimpse of the PepsiCo culture, information about careers within a variety of functions, and insights from PEP employees who were in their shoes not too long ago. We also sat down with our PepsiCo Foods North America Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain to discuss hot topics such as sustainability, purpose, and what sets PepsiCo apart from other organizations.

Use these to the series on Spotify & Apple. We also created a Flipping the Fair Landing Page for students who have enjoyed the series and want to stay connected with us.

C3 Open House: Meet the C3 Liaison to CALS – Sammie Walker Herrera

Tuesday, June 2 | 11 a.m. | Register @ https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcuyrqTIuGdaLfIuDNXE-U56SoXBczRwq

OR Wednesday, June 3 3PM | Register @ https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctd-2qpz0oHdYGRDClJMpLXua1hnJbXCYl

Sammie Walker Herrera is the new embedded liaison from the Career Connections Center (C3), replacing Corey Graf who left the CCC and CALS for a new role in November. She started at UF in March and has diligently been making her way through trainings since that time. Now, she’s ready to meet with students and wants to get to know our faculty and staff. Since she can’t meet you in person right now, she’s made arrangements to host a virtual open house so you can pop in and welcome her to CALS.

As an icebreaker, Sammie asks you to bring something that represents you or your time in CALS.

Sammie comes to UF from Washington & Jefferson College where she worked in diversity and leadership initiatives. You can contact Sammie at SWalker@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Bored? Register for Professional Development workshops!

Summer is the perfect time to participate in Professional Development opportunities. Use the link below to view all the options:

http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/about-us/offices/division-of-graduate-student-affairs-dgsa/professional-development-ogpd/professional-development-workshop-series/

Plus...the Smathers Library is offering some great workshops on data, literary reviews and more. Check them out at https://ufl.libcal.com/calendar/HSCLWorkshops/?cid=11693&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11693&inc=0

Research Physical Scientist/Research Hydrologist Position

We have an open position at the Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory. Please distribute to folks who may be interested, with the caveat of U.S. citizenship or U.S. National. The position is open from 5/11/2020 to 6/10/2020

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/567959700

Territory Sales Manager Position

BioAtlantis is an Irish-based company and a world leader, providing proven solutions to crop abiotic stress problems. The company has a strong focus in biotechnology, science and research and utilizes the best technology available to develop solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position will drive sales of the company and provide agronomic support to growers, CCAs, PCAs as well as distributor sales people in the use of BioAtlantis solutions according to their needs. Conducting development field trials will be extremely important in order to position our products in different markets. These will be performed with the approval of the Research and Agronomic Division of the company and in a manner which produces statistical results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Territory: Western USA
•  Develop and increase sales revenue to meet targets.
•  Provide agronomic direction and advise in product recommendations to targeted customers.
•  Identify different crop needs for abiotic stress problems and address solutions with a strong technical approach.
•  Conduct field trials in different targeted crops to validate the use of our products.
•  Build and maintain strategic relationships with sales channels through regular participation in events and customers visits. Maintain permanent communication to support all sales channels and address the needs of their customers.
•  Attends trade shows, technical crop events and grower meetings.
•  Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

•  Agricultural related Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University course.
•  Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training preferred
•  Important areas of knowledge: plant nutrition, crop production, plant physiology and biochemistry.
•  PCA or CCA license is preferred
•  Knowledge of local agronomic practices is important.
•  Knowledge of marketing program development is helpful
•  Fully remote work and field presence.

SKILLS

•  A positive, professional attitude with the ability to take initiative on processes outside of the defined job scope, including motivation to conduct research and provide proactive solutions.
•  Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems.
•  Outstanding communication skills -effective verbal and written communicator of detailed product information and technical concepts to our customers, distributor/dealer accounts, agronomists, researchers, growers, etc. in a range of environments that include everything from large group presentations to one-on-one meetings

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

•  Salary and bonus will be according to experience and skill level
•  Health Insurance
•  Car, laptop and cell phone
•  4 weeks annual leave
•  Flexible schedule
•  Professional growth and development

Resumes to be submitted to hr@bioatlantis.com. All applications will be handled by BioAtlantis with strict confidentiality. By applying for this position, the candidate agrees to authorize BioAtlantis to handle his/her information internally.

UF Research Integrity series

Which research topics would you like to learn more about?

This summer, UF Research Integrity will be offering a series of interactive workshops covering a variety of Research Integrity and Responsible Conduct of Research topics of interest to faculty, staff and students who conduct research or support UF’s research enterprise. Most workshops will last 1-2 hours and will be available on Zoom.

You can weigh in on what will be offered by completing this two-minute survey to indicate which workshops would most interest you.

Gainesville Civil/AG Engineer position

There is a new position posted with the NRCS on the USA Jobs site:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/566696500

Fall 2020 SWS Course

Campbell Travel Scholarship - Deadline 5/30

The Ken and Cindy Campbell travel scholarship is now open for applications.  See information below for award details.

Ken and Cindy Campbell Graduate Student Travel Scholarship 2020 -Deadline May 30^th.

Graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Ken and Cindy Campbell Graduate Scholarships.

This scholarship was established in 2015 by Ken and Cindy Campbell to support graduate students researching water-related issues in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida/IFAS.

Scholarships of up to $1250 will be awarded in support of expenses related to travel for research projects, competitions, and/or participation in a competitive unpaid internship or workshop. Travel must occur by the end of year 2021.

For criteria and to apply visit  https://form.jotform.com/ABEForms/HydrologyScholarship. This form is available by navigating the ABE website Academics>Graduate>Awards and Funding Opportunities.

Feel free to contact Shannon Noble or Dr. Greg Kiker if you have any questions,

Available Funded Ph.D. Positions

Available Funded Ph.D. Positions with the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (Civil, Coastal & Environmental Engineering)

The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida is pleased to announce openings for highly motivated and highly qualified students interested in pursuing a PhD.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - Several Funded PhD Positions in GETCOT Lab:

https://getcot.essie.ufl.edu/

The Green Engineering Technologies for the Community of Tomorrow (GETCOT) research lab at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences is currently seeking applicants for several full-time PhD positions in Environmental Engineering starting from Fall 2020.

The GETCOT Lab applies a multi-disciplinary approach to develop sustainable solutions for waste management and supply chains.

Applicants with background in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering are encouraged to apply. The PhD students will work on research projects related to the following topics:

· Data-driven Remanufacturing
· Blockchain Technology for Waste Collection and Recovery
· Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
· Sustainability of Industry 4.0

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering coupled with a solid background in simulation-based optimization and data analytics techniques. Please submit your application (CV, transcripts, contact information of three references, and any publications or writing samples) to Dr. Sara Behdad (sarabehdad@essie.ufl.edu).

Hydrologist II - Bureau of Watershed Management and Modeling

Job Summary:
This is professional work performing functions associated with complex water resource investigations; or collecting, interpreting, evaluating and reporting water-resource related data for the District's regulatory program.

Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, hydrology, engineering or related field and one year professional experience in geology, hydrology or related field.

A masters degree from an accredited college or university in geology or hydrology can substitute for the required experience.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college
education.

Base Salary: $45,219.20
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: April 14, 2020
Website: www.sjrwmd.com 

Tell your ABE Graduation Story!

Graduating Students,

The ABE department would like to highlight your time at the University of Florida. With commencement being rescheduled, we would like to feature as many of our graduating students as possible on our website, blog, and social medias.

Tell us your ABE story by sharing your memories, stories, and advice at the form link below. Along with these, please share a photo you’d like us to feature (E.g. a photo from club activities, class projects, internships, UF events, etc.).

Share your story with us at form.jotform.com/ABEForms/my-abe-story by April 10.

Also, if you completed an internship, we want to highlight that too! Share about your internship experience atform.jotform.com/ABEForms/Internship.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Raychel Rabon at rdrabon@ufl.edu.

Fall 2020 Engineering Course on Tractor Design-Limited seats available!

Interested students should register soon as the classroom is small and there are a limited number of seats. All BE and AgE students should be able to do well in the course with no special prerequisite knowledge needed. However, those who have NOT had EGM 3520 should contact Dr. John Schueller to discuss it.

Off-Highway Vehicle Design
Section 26663 (only) of EML 4930
MWF 8th (3:00-3:50) Weil 234

This course will use the example of agricultural tractor design to illustrate applied mechanical machine design. Prof. Karl Renius, a retired ME professor from the Technical University of Munich and unquestionably the world’s top expert on tractor design, has used his retirement to write the definitive book on tractor design and Springer has just published it. We will cover the book in this class.

Textbook: Students must buy a hardcopy (open book exams demand no e-book) of Karl Th.

Renius, 2020. Fundamentals of Tractor Design. Springer. ISBN:978-3-030-32803-0

Topics (Textbook Chapters):

1. Mission, history, trends, markets, and costs
2. Tractor mechanics
3. Chassis design
4. Diesel engines
5. Tractor transmissions
6. Tractor workplace
7. Tractor and implement
8. Tractor tests

Instructor: John K. Schueller (schuejk@ufl.edu)

Grading: Homework 10%
Exams 3 @ 30% each. Two in-semester, 1 at Registrar’s final exam time

Please note:

• This course has never been taught before and may be modified as the semester proceeds. But I anticipate closely following the textbook.
• The classroom has limited seating. If you are really interested, I suggest you enroll soon. If not really interested, don’t enroll so others can take it.
• EGM 3520 Mechanics of Materials should be a prerequisite.

Switch to Online Zoom Format: UF C3 Career Advisement at the UF Graduate School

In light of the current shift towards online courses and programming, the UF Career Connections Center (C3) is offering virtual support and resources to continue to assist graduate students in their professional development and career readiness needs. Weekly C3 Office Hours in the Graduate School will be held virtually via Zoom beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 1 to 2 p.m., and Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Graduate students interested in attending virtual office hours can make an appointment by emailing a C3 Graduate Assistant at HToombs@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Other helpful resources can be found online at the C3 website. The new online resource library features sample professional and job search documents such as industry resume and CV templates and formatting tips, diversity and teaching statements, and other academic job search documents.

The Grad Success Series event "Conference Crash Course" Workshop, scheduled for March 18 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. will also be postponed until further notice.

Please contact Talline Martins with any questions.

The Data Incubator's Summer 2020 Data Science Fellowship application is open!

Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.

Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome.

Locations: You can attend our program in:
New York City
San Francisco Bay Area
Washington, DC.
Online

Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship/apply.html

Session Dates: 2020-06-29 - 2020-08-21
Early Deadline: 2020-04-03
Regular Deadline: 2020-05-02
We are assessing and interviewing candidates who apply for the Early Deadline first and then based on remaining availability, will take candidates who applied for the Regular Deadline on a first-come first-serve basis.

Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

Learn More: You can learn about our fellows at The New York Times, LinkedIn, Amazon, Capital One, or Palantir. To read about our latest fellow alumni, check out our blog. To learn more about The Data Incubator, check us out on Venture Beat, The Next Web, or Harvard Business Review.