Qualifying Exams Seminar - April 1st

The SNRE Graduate Student Council is proud to present "How to not look like a fool during your Qualifying Exams", a faculty panel dedicated to discussing Qualifying Exams, which are a requirement to advance to candidacy in the Interdisciplinary Ecology PhD program.

The panel consists of the following distinguished faculty from multiple departments affiliated with the SNRE Interdisciplinary Ecology graduate program. All these faculty members currently serve as Graduate Coordinators and have several years of experience in advising and mentoring graduate students.

Dr. Heather McAuslane, Professor, Entomology and Nematology Department

Dr. Katie Sieving, Professor, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department

Dr. Lynn Sollenberger, Distinguished Professor, Agronomy Department

Dr. Taylor Stein, Professor, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021

Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Zoom https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97424228612?pwd=NjFrR20xczdMZEE0TVhMbjV4czYzZz09

Meeting ID: 974 2422 8612

Passcode: 957468

Financial Wellness Week 1/25-1/29

 

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

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

UF Fulbright Presentation With Dr. Christopher Silver

The UF Fulbright Lecture Committee will host Dr. Christopher Silver (UF professor of urban and regional planning, former College of Design, Construction, and Planning dean, and erstwhile USAID advisor overseas) for a presentation entitled “Engaging the World Through the Fulbright Program.”

His lecture will take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in 140 Rinker Hall, with light refreshments afterwards.

Sponsors include the UF Fulbright Programs, the Fulbright Association, and the UF College of Design, Construction, and Planning.

For more information, email Dr. Claire Anumba at canumba@ufic.ufl.edu.

Balancing Life, Academics, and Career

Come and learn about the resources available on campus to help students balance life, academics and future careers.

Katie Tanner from the Care Team will present on resources available to graduate students to successful balance life and academics in graduate school. U Matter We Care serves as UF’s umbrella program for UF’s caring culture and provides students in distress with support and coordination of the wide variety of appropriate resources. The Care Team is a support service which seeks to work collaboratively with students and the university to support individuals who are experiencing some measure of distress in their lives. Their goals include assessing factors contributing to the concerns, collaborating with the student to create and implement a plan that allows for increased perspective, growth and a return to a level of function most likely to promote success, and serving as a connector to other helping resources on and off campus.

Carey Graf the CALS UF Career Connections Center liaison will present on resources available to graduate students on campus for preparing for their next step. The career decision and job search process for graduate students has similarities and differences from the search of an undergraduate. During this presentation, students will learn about the range of services that the Career Connections Center offers to cater to their career needs.

This seminar can be viewed via live or watched later via this link: Katie Tanner and Corey Graf. Viewers of the live stream may now ask questions by clicking on the message icon at the bottom. Questions will be read at the end during the question and answer portion. In addition, all seminars are archived for viewing on our SWSD Seminar Page.

Samuel Proctor Oral History Program - Seminar, Internships

Summer B 2018, July 2 - August 10 AMH 3593: Introduction to Oral History

SPOHP offers semester -long academic internships as well as a  summer seminar, available to graduate andundergraduate students, as introductions to the field of oralhistory.Students will
conduct oral  history interviews with current and past farmworkers.

Final projects will involve creating a podcast of their interview, to be posted online for anyone to listen and learn about the men and women who have fed America. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. For more information contact Matt Simmons at mattfsimmons@ufl.edu

Ladies 4 Ladies Seminar: March 21st

The One Health Team is happy to announce that our next Ladies 4 Ladies interactive seminar series will be held on next Tuesday, March 21st at 4 PM! The seminar and discussion will take place at the Emerging Pathogens Institute in EPI 150. Snacks will be provided. This month’s talk will be hosted by Dr. Diane Rowland, alongside our guest speakers, Dr. Kathleen Colverson, Dr. Sandra Russo, and Dr. Sarah McKune! We encourage allies of all genders to attend! Please RSVP by Friday, March 17th, if you plan on attending!

UF WiSE: “Uncovering the Hidden Figures”, Black Women in STEM Fields, 2/28, 12 noon

To celebrate Black History Month, WiSE's theme for the month of February is “Uncovering the Hidden Figures”. We will discuss the major contributions of black women in STEM fields and shed light on the historical and current impact of black women scientists. Despite having to overcome significant discrimination in the workforce, black women scientists have played a vital role in the advancement of STEM. By highlighting the historical and current impacts of black women in STEM we hope to appreciate the importance of striving for continued progress of diversity in the science workforce.

Event details:
We are excited to host this month's guest speaker Dr. Hazel Levy. Dr. Levy received an MS in Entomology and Nematology, as well as a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Florida. She was also the recipient of an NIH fellowship as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Levy is now a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. She is one of the first African- American women to have her own research lab at UF College of Medicine. Her research interests include Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy Vector Development.

• Location: Marston Science Library, Visualization Room (L136) 
• Day and Time: Tuesday, February 28th, 2017, 12- 1 PM 
• Light Snacks and Coffee will be provided.

web: http://wise.group.ufl.edu/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wiseatuf/ and https://www.facebook.com/UFWiSE/
twitter: https://twitter.com/WiSEatUF

Questions? Email uf.wise@gmail.com

Webinar: Tips and Tricks for Applying to Graduate School in the Geosciences

October 27, 2016 3:00 PM EDT

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3789123056051038723

Presented by: Dr. Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, Western Washington University

Abstract: The process of applying for a graduate program differs significantly from that of an undergraduate program, but many students are unaware of the difference. For an undergraduate program, students often focus on the school they wish to attend, whereas for graduate study the emphasis will be on the advisor, the research project, and the choice of degree. This webinar addresses many common questions and misconceptions about the grad school application process, including how to identify an appropriate advisor and how to select a university. We’ll discuss tips for writing a personal essay, getting letters of recommendation, and taking the GRE. Finally, we will talk about some of the things students can do as undergraduates to improve their chances at getting into the graduate program of their choice.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. NOTE: Registration does not confirm or guarantee you will have a spot during the webinar, as we are limited to 100 participants. Webinars are archived for later viewing at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4D607C2FA317E6D

Women in Engineering Panel Discussion 10/17

Forum with USDA October 25

Dr. Daniel Smith Fulbright Lecture: "The Structural Pathologies of the American Electoral System" Tuesday September 27th

Lunch and Learn Seminar - Fresh off the Farm, Oct 6

Fresh off the Farm: Community Supported Agriculture and the Gator CSA Program” October 6th from 12-1pm McCarty D, Room 1031
Bring a bagged lunch, and join Field and Fork Campus Food Program to learn more about how you can eat fresh off the farm by joining the community supported agriculture movement (CSA), and meet the farmers that participate in the Gator CSA program at UF. For more information about the event, email ahoekspaans@ufl.edu

Registration Now Open: 17th Annual Soil and Water Sciences Research Forum 9/15

Registration is now Open for the 17th Annual Soil and Water Sciences Research Forum scheduled for Thursday, September 15th at the Rion Ballroom – J. Wayne Reitz Union.
Registration: Open
Brochure & Draft Program
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Pedro Sanchez
Abstract
Biographical Sketch

Seminar: Africa’s Progress in Fighting Hunger: Science and Policy

Good afternoon, if you are planning on attending Dr. Sanchez’s seminar and haven’t yet registered for the Soil and Water Sciences Research Forum on Thursday September 15^th, we do ask that you please go ahead and Register so we can have an accurate count of attendees.  Also, if you can’t make it live, we will be live streaming and recording this seminar: Streaming Link & Recording. 

 

Dr. Pedro Sanchez

Research Professor

Institute for Sustainable Food Systems

Soil and Water Sciences Department

E-Mail: pedrosanchez@ufl.edu

• Title: Africa’s Progress in Fighting Hunger: Science and Policy
• Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
• Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
• Location: J. Wayne Reitz Union – Rion Ballroom

UF’s Strategic Development Plan Meetings

UF students, faculty and staff as well as members of the greater Gainesville community are invited to two events this month related to UF’s Strategic Development Plan. Both events are free.

The first is a Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Thelma A. Boltin Center at 516 NE Second Ave. The meeting will be an open forum to learn the latest information regarding UF’s Strategic Development Plan, discuss ideas and receive feedback from the community on future planning.

The second event is a public symposium on Wednesday, August 31 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the President's Ballroom at Emerson Alumni Hall at 1938 W. University Ave. “University Towns: Perspectives on Strategic Development Planning” will explore how cities and universities across the country have worked together to implement plans similar to UF’s Strategic Development Plan. In the morning session, leading thinkers from both the public and private sector will present relevant case studies from their work in other cities that are home to large academic institutions. In the afternoon session, they will offer insights into the university’s evolving Strategic Development Plan.

Speakers and topics scheduled for the symposium are:
Danny Sniff, University of Georgia: “Planning and Preservation on a Southern Campus and College Town”
Gordon Merklein, University of North Carolina: “Strengthening the Core of College Towns”
Alice Raucher, University of Virginia: “Connecting Town and Campus”
Eime Tobari, Space Syntax: “Creating Urban Spaces that Foster Interconnectedness, Movement, Awareness, Encounter and Exchange”
Terry Foegler, City of Dublin, Ohio and The Ohio State University: “University and Community Partnerships for Redeveloping Urban Neighborhoods”

UF’s Strategic Development Plan will seek to provide a road map for the university and surrounding community’s future that supports UF’s rise to preeminence by identifying the best opportunities for wise growth, economic viability and livability over the next 40 to 50 years.

Two public forums have been held thus far, with more to come in the fall. The most recent, held July 27 at the GRU building downtown, drew a capacity crowd, including UF and community members, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe and several city commissioners. Topics included how to preserve Gainesville’s history and independent character while moving forward to lay the groundwork for a successful city and university in years to come.

For more information, please visit the Strategic Development Plan website.

Sign up for the latest news and updates regarding the plan here.

Seminar 7/25 - Water, Food and Energy Nexus. ABE Alumni Nicholas Kiggundu

Seminar with NIFA Director Dr. Ramaswamy March 30

Seminar 3/7-Manure Happens: The Consequences of Feeding Seven Billion Human Carnivores

UF Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar [Co-sponsored by the Soil and Water Science Department]

Speaker: Dr. Eric A. Davidson
Professor and Director, Appalachian Laboratory
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
http://www.umces.edu/al/people/edavidson

Title: Manure Happens: The Consequences of Feeding Seven Billion Human Carnivores
Date: March 7, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Emerson Alumni Hall, Room 209