Friday, January 29, 2021

UF-A2i (Accelerate to Industry) - Applications now open

APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN!

UF-A2i (Accelerate to Industry) will be back in a virtual format from May 3-5,, 2021!

The 2021 event will feature industry representatives from Syngenta and Florida Crystals, as well as

Career Connections center staff and special guest speaker Lindsay Day, Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition and Development for Infotech Inc. Sessions will run from 1-5 pm each day.

Acceptance is competitive and will be determined on a rolling basis until the closing date (Friday April 16).

You can apply for A2i on the CSRA website (https://csra.ifas.ufl.edu/).

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

GoinGlobal - Job hunting during Covid-19

 Students, attend our guest lecture with the Founder of GoinGlobal, Mary Anne Thompson on February 4, 2021 at 2:00pm EST.


During this time, she will explore proven strategies and tactics for helping job seekers achieve their career objectives in an employment market transformed by the Covid-19 Pandemic. This informative, one hour presentation, will share insights gathered by her global team of in-country career experts and provide practical advice on how to leverage this resource to:
  • Develop effective job search strategies
  • Identify emerging employment and career trends
  • Ace the video interview
  • Leverage personal and professional networking resources
  • Find remote job and internships opportunities
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6198756697042589198

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program

 

Applications for the 2021 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program are now open and will close on Friday, January 29, 2021. The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Since 2003, we’ve awarded 85 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants.


We’re seeking five exceptional female scientists looking to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM.
 
Candidates are selected from a variety of fields including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics. Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started in their postdoctoral position by the application deadline.