Undergraduate students and graduate students, who intend or are currently pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Students must have an overall minimum 3.0 GPA and must be of Hispanic descent or demonstrate extensive leadership and service within the Hispanic community. Scholarship awards range from $500 - $10,000.
Scholarship recipients will also be awarded travel and lodging to attend the 2014 HENAAC Conference, from October 2 – 4, 2014, in New Orleans, where they will be recognized and awarded their scholarship.
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/scholarship-application-information
Monday, April 7, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Collaborating with Strangers on Sex & Gender Differences in Health, Health Science Center Library-4/10, 2:30 p.m.
…Looking for a way to combine forces with others interested, communicating or researching Sex and Gender Differences in Health? Join us for this dynamic interchange of people, interests and knowledge.
The Collaborating with Strangers on Sex & Gender Differences in Health workshop will connect students, researchers and faculty during a series of 3-minute speed-meetings. You’ll walk away with more resources, solutions and creative ideas than you could have ever imagined.
When: Thursday, April 10, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Health Science Center Library, Room C3-72
Who: Open to all students, post-docs, faculty and staff
Refreshments will be served.
Seats are limited. Please register if you are interested or pass this on to other interested people.
To get more information and register online, click here: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/news/index#20140321.
To download a flyer, click here: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/cws-20140410.pdf.
If you have questions, e-mail Bess de Farber at bdefarber@ufl.edu.
The Collaborating with Strangers on Sex & Gender Differences in Health workshop will connect students, researchers and faculty during a series of 3-minute speed-meetings. You’ll walk away with more resources, solutions and creative ideas than you could have ever imagined.
When: Thursday, April 10, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Health Science Center Library, Room C3-72
Who: Open to all students, post-docs, faculty and staff
Refreshments will be served.
Seats are limited. Please register if you are interested or pass this on to other interested people.
To get more information and register online, click here: http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/news/index#20140321.
To download a flyer, click here: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/files/cws-20140410.pdf.
If you have questions, e-mail Bess de Farber at bdefarber@ufl.edu.
USDA- ARS Position Announcement
We would like to share with you the following link to an important ARS scientific position in Tifton, GA. The position is Interdisciplinary: Research Ecologist/Soil Scientist/Physical Scientist at the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory (SEWRL).
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361823900?share=email
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361823900?share=email
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Funding Opportunity: Apply by 5/19/14 for L’Oréal USA For Women In Science Fellowship
The L’Oréal For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in the STEM fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations. More than 2,000 women scientists in over 100 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998.
The L’Oréal USA For Women In Science fellowship program will award five post‐doctoral women scientists in the United States this year with grants of up to $60,000 each. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics.
Applications are available now at https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm and are due on Monday, May 19, 2014.
More information on the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program can be found at www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please e‐mail Myriam Coneim at mconeim@us.loreal.com.
The L’Oréal USA For Women In Science fellowship program will award five post‐doctoral women scientists in the United States this year with grants of up to $60,000 each. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics.
Applications are available now at https://lorealfwis.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm and are due on Monday, May 19, 2014.
More information on the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program can be found at www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please e‐mail Myriam Coneim at mconeim@us.loreal.com.
Graduate Student Scholarships and Awards
CALS Scholarships and Fellowships
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has a limited number of scholarships and fellowships available for graduate students. Descriptions of each program and eligibility criteria are given below.
Applications are reviewed by the CALS Graduate Scholarships and Awards Committee and awards are made contingent on available funding. Interested students must submit the online application an academic/research abstract curriculum vitae/resume, and two letters of recommendation.
Packets should be complete upon submission. They can be dropped off in 2002 McCarty Hall D or emailed to Rebekah Rodgers no later than April 15, 2014.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has a limited number of scholarships and fellowships available for graduate students. Descriptions of each program and eligibility criteria are given below.
Applications are reviewed by the CALS Graduate Scholarships and Awards Committee and awards are made contingent on available funding. Interested students must submit the online application an academic/research abstract curriculum vitae/resume, and two letters of recommendation.
Packets should be complete upon submission. They can be dropped off in 2002 McCarty Hall D or emailed to Rebekah Rodgers no later than April 15, 2014.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Graduate Assistantship - Univ of Arkansas
Position:
One PhD Graduate Research Assistantship is available starting in summer 2014 in Ecological Engineering research area. Project is in the area of air quality as affected by agricultural biomass burning. The project seeks to conduct air quality modeling and investigate particulate matter emissions from field burning.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Stipends and benefits:
Three year PhD stipends include $18,000 /year and tuition waiver. The graduate student admission and application information is at: (http://www.baeg.uark.edu/1932.php).
Appointment is usually half-time for 12 months. The assistant will be eligible for health insurance benefits and out-of-state tuition waivers as provided by University and state regulations.
For more information contact:
Yi Liang, PhD
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
203 Engineering Hall
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-4862
yliang@uark.edu
One PhD Graduate Research Assistantship is available starting in summer 2014 in Ecological Engineering research area. Project is in the area of air quality as affected by agricultural biomass burning. The project seeks to conduct air quality modeling and investigate particulate matter emissions from field burning.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Stipends and benefits:
Three year PhD stipends include $18,000 /year and tuition waiver. The graduate student admission and application information is at: (http://www.baeg.uark.edu/1932.php).
Appointment is usually half-time for 12 months. The assistant will be eligible for health insurance benefits and out-of-state tuition waivers as provided by University and state regulations.
For more information contact:
Yi Liang, PhD
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
203 Engineering Hall
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-4862
yliang@uark.edu
Monday, March 17, 2014
CEER Student Competition
A Student Competition will be held in conjunction with CEER 2014 (Conference on Ecological and Ecosystem Restoration) and all students are encouraged to participate.
Awards will be given to 4 different categories:
During the online registration process, students may select the option to have their presentation judged at CEER 2014. Winners will receive a plaque during the closing plenary session on Friday, August 1st.
For more information CLICK HERE!
Awards will be given to 4 different categories:
- Best Student Oral Presentation (PhD)
- Best Student Oral Presentation (Bachelors/Masters)
- 1st Place Student Poster Award
- 2nd Place Student Poster Award
During the online registration process, students may select the option to have their presentation judged at CEER 2014. Winners will receive a plaque during the closing plenary session on Friday, August 1st.
For more information CLICK HERE!
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