NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program

Auburn University seeks M.S. and Ph.D. students to apply for the newly funded $3M NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program. Domestic/permanent resident graduate students applying to Auburn can apply for up to two years of project support ($34,500 stipend/yr and tuition/fees paid). Funding beyond the 2-years of NRT funding will be provided by the disciplinary degree program/department that Trainee is enrolled. Additionally, international students and students already supported by the university can apply as non-funded Trainees still benefiting from the innovative interdisciplinary project. We seek excellent students that want to help make our socio-environment, agriculture, ecosystem, and infrastructure more resilient to climate change related hazards through conducting interdisciplinary research working with and communicating to both stakeholders and the public. Programs associated with the NRT include the Departments of Geosciences, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Rural Sociology, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Biosystems Engineering, and the Earth System Science Ph.D. Program. Please go to https://aub.ie/NRT to learn more about the project and to apply. Applications are due on March 15, 2020. Students must be accepted to an Auburn University M.S. or Ph.D. program and the graduate school to be qualified as an NRT Trainee. Please contact the project PI, Dr. Karen McNeal, Karen.mcneal@auburn.edu with any questions.

Engineer II Position - City of St Petersburg, FL

This is very responsible professional civil engineering work of a supervisory nature including the planning, investigation, location, design and construction of municipal engineering and public works projects. Work involves application of engineering skills and knowledge to perform difficult projects; and lead supervisory responsibility over other technical and professional employees assigned to specific projects. Work requires the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative; the appli­cation of professional engineering knowledge in evaluating the cost effectiveness, safety and practicality of construction methods; and providing technical support for all activities, such as preparation of plans, specifications and technical reports.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings.

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

· Have a valid Bachelor’s degree.

· Have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to qualify as an Engineer in Training or have experience as a Florida registered Professional Engineer (PE).

· Have a minimum of two (2) years of civil engineering experience.(Be sure to include any experience during your academic program).

CALS Career Expo - February 6th

CALS Career Expo 

Thursday, Feb. 6 

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom 

www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo

Faculty are welcome and encouraged to come by the event to greet our employers and graduate/professional school programs.

Click here for a promotional PowerPoint file which can be used in your classes to encourage student participation in the CALS Career Expo.

Visit https://cals.ufl.edu/current-students/careerresources/careerexpo/careerexpofaculty/ to view the participant list or download a promotional PowerPoint slide.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in full-time jobs, internships, professional/graduate school, volunteer opportunities and building relationships with potential employers.

UF Graduate School Professional Development Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission
How to Manage Chronic Illness and Academic Life
International Student Success Group
Alachua Region Science and Engineering Fair – Judges Needed
"My Fulbright in 7 Minutes" Spring Presentations
Networking and Why Every PhD Should Do It
How to Get Hired: Advice to PhDs from Hiring Managers

RESEARCH SKILLS

Managing References with EndNote
How to Write a Publishable Manuscript
Cyber Security @UF
An Introduction to the Linux Command Line
HiPerGator: SLURM Submission Scripts
Python 0 Workshop
Python 1 Workshop

CAREER CONNECTIONS CENTER

Resume Lab
Preparing for the CALS Career Expo
Career Speakers Bureau: A Mentor Story- How Can Mentoring Impact Your Career?
Preparing for Faculty Positions in the Health Field
Adulting 101: Know Your Value – Job Offers and Salary Negotiation
OPT/CPT/OPT-Stem Educational Sessions

John Deere today at Career Showcase

John Deere will be attending several career events during the UF Career Showcase and they are looking to meet students who might be interested in a fall or spring internship in product engineering. Please plan to attend one or more events if this is an area of interest to you.

• Career Showcase on Wednesday, Jan 22nd
• on-campus interviews on Thursday, Jan 23rd

Florida Stormwater Association Scholarships

We are pleased to announce the availability of stormwater scholarships from the Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation (FSAEF) in 2020. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information!

Graduate students studying water quality, stormwater management or stormwater finance at a Florida college or university are eligible to receive the scholarships.

The Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) is a non-profit, professional association of local governments, engineering and consulting firms, water management districts, and academic institutions that have an interest in stormwater management and finance. Its goals are to improve water quality and enhance the stormwater management profession in Florida. The FSA Educational Foundation is a parallel organization that supports FSA through stormwater research and the scholarship program.

The deadline to submit an application for this year’s scholarships is August 7, 2020. Visit the Scholarship Page for information on the program.

Full Time TEAMS Field/Lab Tech Job Opportunity

The UF Soil and Water Science Department has an opening for a Biologist II position. Minimum requirements are Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field; or a master's degree in biology or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience. Valid Florida driver's license.

For details or to apply go to: 

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/513302/biological-scientist-ii

PhD Supplemental funding for self-funded students

DELORES AUZENNE DISSERTATION AWARD

The Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award, named in honor of Delores Auzenne, was established to assist underrepresented doctoral students with little or no funding to complete their dissertations. The program provides funding to Ph.D. candidates in the advanced stages of their dissertations. Students on fellowships or assistantship are not eligible. The award provides up to $15,000, and up to 5 credit hours of in-state tuition and fees. Successful applicants may receive funds over the course of Summer and the following Fall Semester or Spring Semester and the following Summer.

Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Click this link for information: Delores Auzenne Dissertation Award

SUPPLEMENTAL RETENTION SCHOLARSHIP

The Supplemental Retention Scholarship is designed for 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. It provides financial support for 3 credit hours in the Fall and Spring and 2 credit hours in the Summer of in-state-tuition and the help of a structured retention program under the UF Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI).

Deadline for Summer 2020: Monday, April 6, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Deadline for Fall 2020: Monday, July 6, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Click this link for more information: Supplemental Retention Scholarship

International Tea Time, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Make connections across borders in a comfortable setting with food, fun, friends: International Tea Time is a casual place where you can meet, talk, and simply enjoy getting to know more people. This is a great opportunity to take a break from school, learn about other people, and make friends from around the world. Ethnic tea and snacks will be provided. There’s no need to sign up to attend — come and go as you please!

This weekly social is cosponsored by the UF Counseling & Wellness Center, UFGIFT (UF Gator International Focus Team), and UF Graduate & Family Housing.

Date/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Corry Village Gathering Room, 620 Village Dr, UF Campus, Gainesville, Florida

Map/Directions (click link): Corry Village

Contact Person: Jason Fraser-Nash, Assistant Director of Housing for Graduate & Family Housing (jfrasernash@ufsa.ufl.edu).

CALS Graduate Student Awards Application Open

Apply for a graduate student award from CALS on the website. See a full description of the awards at the website. Recipients will be honored our CALS banquet in April.

Applications due Feb. 3, 2020 at 4 p.m. (hard copy only accepted)

CALS 2020-2021 Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN

Last year, CALS awarded $592,228 from 74 unique funds to 420 students. Apply today to earn one of these scholarships for the next academic year!

ALL students in the ABE department are eligible for these awards so apply now!

Graduate student application deadline: April 1, 2020

UF Plant Science Symposium

There is one week left to submit an abstract for the poster competition at this year's Plant Science Symposium. Participation is free, open to students of all disciplines, and 1st through 4th place winners will recieve $250-$100 in monetary prizes. While this year's symposium theme is "Big Data in Plant Science", we welcome all posters related to plant science or related fields. Registration for general attendance can be found here.

Spring 2020 Graduate Student Success Series

The UF Career Connections Center invites you to join in its Spring 2020 Graduate Student Success Series, designed specifically to help PhD, master’s, and other graduate and professional students explore their career options. These workshops are focused on professional development to prepare for jobs across various fields!

Prep for Success: How to Prepare for the Job Market
1/14: Inspiration Room, Career Connections Center, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you a graduate student preparing to enter the job market? This workshop will introduce you to tools and techniques to help you succeed, from job search resources in your field, to building your professional network!

Showcasing Your Skills: Transitioning Your CV to a Resume
January 15: Inspiration Room, Career Connections Center, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

You may already have a CV (curriculum vitae) as a graduate student, but do you also have a resume? This workshop is designed to help graduate students create a strong, professional resume by highlighting their key skills, experience, and strengths. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students interested in working outside academia, as well as those planning to attend Spring Showcase. Learn how to create a strong resume to share with employers during the event and in your job search!

Beyond Academia: How to Network with Industry Professionals
February 11 & 12: Exploration Room, Career Connections Center, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you a graduate student considering careers beyond academia? This workshop series will provide graduate students with an opportunity to hear from professionals in various fields and receive advice from other former graduate students now working in industry.

For more information directions, and contacts, click on this link to the UF Career Connections Center’s “Upcoming Events” webpage: UF Career Connections Center Links.  

Questions? Email careercenter@ufsa.ufl.edu. 

Seminar on cutting edge agricultural technology - January 14th

Join Field & Fork, the Environmental Horticulture Department, and the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems for a special seminar and lunch discussion with visiting scholar Dr. Dickson Despommier. He'll share a seminar titled "New City," addressing cutting edge agricultural technology and his book "The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century."

Seminar and discussion: Tuesday, January 14, 12:00 - 1:00 PM in Fifield Hall rooms 1304-1308 (2550 Hull Rd)

Reception and mingling: 1:30 - 2:30 at the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens (2656 Museum Road)

Read about Dr. Despommier's work here http://www.verticalfarm.com/, and check out the Future of Food Forum, right here at UF the next day courtesy of the UF Institute of Sustainable Food Systems! https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/foodforum/

If you are unable to attend in person, we welcome you to connect via Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/909839233

CALS 2020-2021 Graduate Scholarship and Awards Applications are Available Online

Scholarships

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences graduate scholarship application is now available online. CALS awarded $174,200 to 71 graduate students for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Apply by April 1 at http://cals.ufl.edu/scholarships.

Students should be prepared to provide the following:
abstract of your academic research or master’s project (2,000 character limit),
a brief statement about your career plans (3,500 character limit),
a pdf of your curriculum vitae/resume, and
the names and email addresses of two individuals who will provide letters of reference.

Awards

Each spring, CALS recognizes outstanding students at its Scholarship and Leadership Awards Banquet (April 16, 2020).

CALS recognizes graduate students with the following awards:
Jimmy G. Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence (due Feb. 3, 2020)
Jack L. Fry Award for Excellence in Teaching (due Feb. 3, 2020)