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.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Monday, September 9, 2019
Professional Headshots at Rogers Hall 9/11/19
This Wednesday from 5pm-7pm, ASABE will be holding a
professional headshots photo session at Frazier-Rogers Hall. Come on out and
support the club and get your photo taken for only $3 (cash and Venmo
accepted). These headshots will look great on your LinkedIn profile and help
you be ready for Career Showcase!
Graduate Workshop - Expert Scholarly Information Search
Our Office of Graduate Professional Development invites you to its next workshop:
Expert Scholarly Information Search:
Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web
Featuring…
Dr. David Schwieder
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
211 Bartram Hall
Finding scholarly sources like books, journal articles and “gray literature” is a key academic skill. This workshop outlines the key dimensions of scholarly information search, discusses major search tools, and provides a set of strategies for finding these core scholarly sources. Participants will emerge with the ability to pursue efficient, effective search in academic libraries and on the internet.
To register for this workshop:
Click on this link: GIMS (Graduate Information Management System).
Log in with your GatorLink ID and password.
Click box for workshop under “Register.”
Click “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will get a confirmation email.
Click on this link to see an online schedule of our Fall 2019 Professional Development Series: Fall 2019 Professional Development Series.
Click on this link to follow us on Twitter!
UF OGPD Twitter Questions? Please email Dr. Talline Martins, Director of the Office of Graduate Professional Development, at tmartins@ufl.edu.
Expert Scholarly Information Search:
Finding the Sources You Need in the Library and on the Web
Featuring…
Dr. David Schwieder
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
211 Bartram Hall
Finding scholarly sources like books, journal articles and “gray literature” is a key academic skill. This workshop outlines the key dimensions of scholarly information search, discusses major search tools, and provides a set of strategies for finding these core scholarly sources. Participants will emerge with the ability to pursue efficient, effective search in academic libraries and on the internet.
To register for this workshop:
Click on this link: GIMS (Graduate Information Management System).
Log in with your GatorLink ID and password.
Click box for workshop under “Register.”
Click “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will get a confirmation email.
Click on this link to see an online schedule of our Fall 2019 Professional Development Series: Fall 2019 Professional Development Series.
Click on this link to follow us on Twitter!
UF OGPD Twitter Questions? Please email Dr. Talline Martins, Director of the Office of Graduate Professional Development, at tmartins@ufl.edu.
UF-ABE Homecoming Tailgate - Register today!
Join the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering as we celebrate the University of Florida's Homecoming weekend! This tailgate will be held at Frazier Rogers Hall on Museum Road and will feature food, games, music, and fun for the whole family.
This tailgate will be held on October 5, 2019, before the UF vs. Auburn football game. Times for this event are subject to change upon further game announcements.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 13 on Eventbrite.
This tailgate will be held on October 5, 2019, before the UF vs. Auburn football game. Times for this event are subject to change upon further game announcements.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 13 on Eventbrite.
Forest Service research hydrologist position
PSW’s new Research Hydrologist position (announcement 19-RES-10587932-DP-APL) has now posted on USAJobs.
This is a great position with the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station (FS Research and Development) that closes September 20, 2019.
This Research Hydrologist position would provide the opportunity to provide the science to address one of the nation’s most pressing natural resource challenges (provision of sustainable water resources). Please forward to potentially interested candidates. The announcement webpage includes job requirements, how to apply, and other important details: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544477700
This is a great position with the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station (FS Research and Development) that closes September 20, 2019.
This Research Hydrologist position would provide the opportunity to provide the science to address one of the nation’s most pressing natural resource challenges (provision of sustainable water resources). Please forward to potentially interested candidates. The announcement webpage includes job requirements, how to apply, and other important details: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544477700
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Fall 2019 Seminar Series: Successful Job Search
The Graduate School, the Career Connections Center, and the Center for Stress Resistant Agriculture’s ExcelAGator program will host a Fall 2019 seminar series on entering the job market.
Designed for late-stage graduate students and postdocs, the series will focus primarily on non-academic careers, though some information will apply to academic job searches, too. Topics include:
§ Elevator Pitch
§ Networking and Building Connections
§ The Non-Academic Job Search
§ Curriculum Vitae/Résumé/Cover Letter
§ Interviewing Skills
§ Negotiating and Professional Skills
Seminar sessions run from 3 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. on all Wednesdays between October 16 and November 20. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Those who successfully complete the series will receive a certificate of completion.
Limited seats are available, so you must apply. The application process opens September 9. Applicants will be admitted on a rolling basis, so apply early to guarantee a spot. To apply online, click on this link:
Apply for Fall 2019 “Successful Job Search” Seminar Series Questions? Email Dr. Talline Martins at tmartins@ufl.edu.
Designed for late-stage graduate students and postdocs, the series will focus primarily on non-academic careers, though some information will apply to academic job searches, too. Topics include:
§ Elevator Pitch
§ Networking and Building Connections
§ The Non-Academic Job Search
§ Curriculum Vitae/Résumé/Cover Letter
§ Interviewing Skills
§ Negotiating and Professional Skills
Seminar sessions run from 3 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. on all Wednesdays between October 16 and November 20. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Those who successfully complete the series will receive a certificate of completion.
Limited seats are available, so you must apply. The application process opens September 9. Applicants will be admitted on a rolling basis, so apply early to guarantee a spot. To apply online, click on this link:
Apply for Fall 2019 “Successful Job Search” Seminar Series Questions? Email Dr. Talline Martins at tmartins@ufl.edu.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
PhD position in Geomatics at UF (starts spring 2020)
The Geomatics Concentration at the University of Florida is seeking a PhD candidate who uses image processing and machine learning techniques in analyzing spatial information in coastal morphology and habitat characterization applications.
Eligibility: Suitable applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Geomatics, Mathematics, Agricultural Engineering, or other related analytical disciplines, which must be earned by December, 2019.
- Experience in computer programming, e.g. Python, Matlab, or R.
- Knowledge of remote sensing and GIS analysis software such as ENVI, eCognition, and ArcGIS.
- Interest in high spectral and spatial resolution image and point cloud data analysis and machine learning techniques. Experience preferred.
- Published peer-reviewed manuscripts in a recognized journal is strongly recommended but not required.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman by email at aamr@ufl.edu, or by phone at +1-813-757-2283. For questions related to admission, please contact Ms. Amy Abernethy at aabner@ufl.edu.
Eligibility: Suitable applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Geomatics, Mathematics, Agricultural Engineering, or other related analytical disciplines, which must be earned by December, 2019.
- Experience in computer programming, e.g. Python, Matlab, or R.
- Knowledge of remote sensing and GIS analysis software such as ENVI, eCognition, and ArcGIS.
- Interest in high spectral and spatial resolution image and point cloud data analysis and machine learning techniques. Experience preferred.
- Published peer-reviewed manuscripts in a recognized journal is strongly recommended but not required.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman by email at aamr@ufl.edu, or by phone at +1-813-757-2283. For questions related to admission, please contact Ms. Amy Abernethy at aabner@ufl.edu.
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