The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Alumni Association of the WLI are pleased to be presenting a screening of “The Forgotten Coast” at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Straughn Professional Development Center here at UF. The film is free and open to the public!
This film follows the Florida Wildlife Corridor expedition team (which includes two WLIANR alumni—Mallory Dimmitt and Carlton Ward) on their second wildlife corridor trek from the Glades to the Gulf. For more information on the Expedition and the Florida Wildlife Corridor, please go to: http://floridawildlifecorridor.org.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Ag Engineer Position - South Carolina
We have an opening for an Agricultural Engineer to provide support for field research operations in irrigation, water management, and water quality research at the Center. The position will involve coordinating work to support research projects of scientist working at or collaborating with the Center. Emphasis is placed on the management of crop and soil water status, as well as measurement of meteorological conditions in both irrigated and non-irrigated crop production. In addition, much emphasis is on using crop modeling for research on alternative cultural practices and interactions between these practices and various water and soil management practices such as irrigation, drainage, and tillage.
Location: Florence, SC
Job Title: Agricultural Engineer
Department: Department Of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Job Announcement Number: ARS-S16E-0097
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/424792800
This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Unit, located in Florence, South Carolina.
Location: Florence, SC
Job Title: Agricultural Engineer
Department: Department Of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Job Announcement Number: ARS-S16E-0097
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/424792800
This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Unit, located in Florence, South Carolina.
2016 UF Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!
Doctoral Students: Hone your communication skills, get feedback on your presentation style from an interdisciplinary panel, and win cash prizes!
The University of Florida Graduate School is hosting its third annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on March 29th.
3MT brings graduate students from programs across campus together for an afternoon of rapid-fire presentations on their dissertation research. Pioneered by the University of Queensland in 2008, this competition challenges students to explain their research to non-specialist audiences in the space of just three minutes. Communicating clearly and engaging the audience are crucial.
In addition to the chance to win cash prizes awarded by the judges ($500 for the winner and $350 for the runner-up), participants will also compete for a People's Choice award ($250 - bring your whole department, family and friends!). All finalists will also receive a link to a permanent URL that can be included in their CVs or embedded in electronic portfolios or personal websites.
To learn more, please visit
http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/about-us/events/3mt/
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland.
The University of Florida Graduate School is hosting its third annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on March 29th.
3MT brings graduate students from programs across campus together for an afternoon of rapid-fire presentations on their dissertation research. Pioneered by the University of Queensland in 2008, this competition challenges students to explain their research to non-specialist audiences in the space of just three minutes. Communicating clearly and engaging the audience are crucial.
In addition to the chance to win cash prizes awarded by the judges ($500 for the winner and $350 for the runner-up), participants will also compete for a People's Choice award ($250 - bring your whole department, family and friends!). All finalists will also receive a link to a permanent URL that can be included in their CVs or embedded in electronic portfolios or personal websites.
To learn more, please visit
http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/about-us/events/3mt/
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland.
CALS Graduate Award Applications Now Being Accepted!
Applications are now being accepted for the CALS Graduate Awards:
Jimmy G. Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence (graduate)
Jack L. Fry Award of Excellence in Teaching (graduate)
Information about each award and the application packet is available at: http://cals.ufl.edu/students/scholarships-awards.php and as an attachment to this email. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2016.
Finalists and winners (in the case of graduate awards), will be selected for each award and invited to the CALS Scholarship and Leadership Banquet, to be held April 14, 2016 at 6 p.m., Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites.
Questions? Contact Charlotte Emerson, cemer@ufl.edu or 392-1963.
Jimmy G. Cheek Graduate Student Medal of Excellence (graduate)
Jack L. Fry Award of Excellence in Teaching (graduate)
Information about each award and the application packet is available at: http://cals.ufl.edu/students/scholarships-awards.php and as an attachment to this email. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2016.
Finalists and winners (in the case of graduate awards), will be selected for each award and invited to the CALS Scholarship and Leadership Banquet, to be held April 14, 2016 at 6 p.m., Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites.
Questions? Contact Charlotte Emerson, cemer@ufl.edu or 392-1963.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Seminar-Dr. Michael Dukes - UF Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar
Please join us for next week’s UF Water Institute
Distinguished Scholar Seminar presented by one of our two new Faculty Fellows,
Dr. Michael Dukes.
Using Research to Inform Extension for Real World Water
Conservation
Professor, UF Department of
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Director, UF Center for Landscape
Ecology and Conservation
Thursday,
January 14
11:00-12:00
Emerson Alumni Hall (on W.
University Avenue at Gale Lemerand Drive) – Room 209
University of Florida –
Gainesville, Florida
CALS Career Expo-Feb 4
Feb. 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., J. Wayne Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom
Students can expect to find opportunities for both internships and full-time employment at the CALS Career Expo. In addition, students will find representatives from several UF professional and graduate schools. All students are encouraged to attend, from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors and masters’ students seeking permanent employment. Business casual or business professional dress is preferred. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
Resume CD -- CALS students are invited to submit their resumes for a CD that will be distributed to all registered employers. This is not a substitute for attending the CALS Career Expo, but is intended as an additional way to get your name in front of recruiters. Resumes should be no more than two pages and must be submitted by Jan. 28 in Word of PDF format at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3DlzaqfwRrMWq7X. Uploading your resume for inclusion on the CD indicates permission to share it with registered employers. Students who need assistance with their resumes can visit the CRC Library (J. Wayne Reitz Union) on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm or request a career planning appointment.
Students can expect to find opportunities for both internships and full-time employment at the CALS Career Expo. In addition, students will find representatives from several UF professional and graduate schools. All students are encouraged to attend, from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors and masters’ students seeking permanent employment. Business casual or business professional dress is preferred. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
Resume CD -- CALS students are invited to submit their resumes for a CD that will be distributed to all registered employers. This is not a substitute for attending the CALS Career Expo, but is intended as an additional way to get your name in front of recruiters. Resumes should be no more than two pages and must be submitted by Jan. 28 in Word of PDF format at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3DlzaqfwRrMWq7X. Uploading your resume for inclusion on the CD indicates permission to share it with registered employers. Students who need assistance with their resumes can visit the CRC Library (J. Wayne Reitz Union) on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm or request a career planning appointment.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
2016-2017 CALS Graduate Scholarship Application
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences graduate scholarship application is available online at http://cals.ufl.edu/students/graduate-travel-awards.php.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following:
· an abstract of his/her academic research or master's project,
· a brief statement about career plans,
· a pdf of your curriculum vitae/resume, and
· the names and email addresses of two references.
Applicants are responsible for contacting their two references to solicit letters. Reference letters must be submitted by the application deadline at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_004QOWmALBYpkFf.
Applications are due March 31, 2016. Award notification will be made in late summer.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following:
· an abstract of his/her academic research or master's project,
· a brief statement about career plans,
· a pdf of your curriculum vitae/resume, and
· the names and email addresses of two references.
Applicants are responsible for contacting their two references to solicit letters. Reference letters must be submitted by the application deadline at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_004QOWmALBYpkFf.
Applications are due March 31, 2016. Award notification will be made in late summer.
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