3:00 PM EDT, October 8, 2013
This session will be an overview of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP) and the program updates for the FY2014 competition. Gisele Muller-Parker, GFRP Program Director, and Henning Schroeder, CGS/NSF Dean in Residence, will engage participants in a discussion about how they can help applicants to be competitive.
Register online.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
The 4th UF Water Institute Symposium
The 4th UF Water Institute Symposium
February 11 - 12, 2014
J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida Campus
Gainesville, Florida
We encourage you to participate in the 4th UF Water Institute Symposium focused on Complex Challenges and Integrated Solutions for Water Supply Planning in a Non-Stationary World. This symposium will bring together individuals from a variety of institutional affiliations, disciplines and perspectives to explore the science, technology, practices and policies needed for a secure water future.
Student poster authors are eligible to compete for "Best Poster" awards based on the quality of the abstract, poster and discussion. Three poster winners will receive prizes of $1000 each to be used as funding to support future participation at a national conference
Dates of Interest:
*Abstract Submission Opens August 19, 2013
*Abstract submission Deadline October 11, 2013
*On-Line Registration Opens November 5, 2013
*Early Registration Deadline January 17, 2014
February 11 - 12, 2014
J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida Campus
Gainesville, Florida
We encourage you to participate in the 4th UF Water Institute Symposium focused on Complex Challenges and Integrated Solutions for Water Supply Planning in a Non-Stationary World. This symposium will bring together individuals from a variety of institutional affiliations, disciplines and perspectives to explore the science, technology, practices and policies needed for a secure water future.
Student poster authors are eligible to compete for "Best Poster" awards based on the quality of the abstract, poster and discussion. Three poster winners will receive prizes of $1000 each to be used as funding to support future participation at a national conference
Dates of Interest:
*Abstract Submission Opens August 19, 2013
*Abstract submission Deadline October 11, 2013
*On-Line Registration Opens November 5, 2013
*Early Registration Deadline January 17, 2014
For more information visit http://waterinstitute.ufl.edu/symposium2014/index.asp
Monday, September 23, 2013
Watershed Water Quality In-Service Training 10/29-10/30
On behalf of Watershed Water Quality IST development team and the Center of Excellence for Watershed Management, we invite you to the 8th Watershed Water Quality In-Service Training: TMDL and BMAP Development and Implementation, and the Implications of Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida.
The in-service will be held on October 29 & 30, 2013 in Gainesville, Florida at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center. In-class participation is encouraged to interact with speakers and panelists and to benefit from the field trip for enhanced understanding of the concepts.
This IST will introduce the development and implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rules for Florida, including basin management action plans (BMAPs). Special attention will be placed on numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) development, implementation, costs and regional implications. The IST will consist of 1.5 days, with first day being in-class (accessible for online participation) and the second ½ day being a field trip.
Course Developers and Instructors:
· Sanjay Shukla, Water Resources, Dept. of Ag and Bio Engineering - SWFL REC
· Mark Clark, Wetland Ecology, Soil and Water Science Dept. - Main Campus
· Chris Martinez, Water Resources, Dept. of Ag and Bio Engineering – Main Campus
· Tatiana Borisova, Water Economics/Policy, Food and Resources Economics Dept. - Main Campus
· Chris Wilson, Environmental Toxicology/Agroecology, Soil and Water Science Dept. – IR REC
· Kathleen McKee, Research Coordinator, UF Water Institute - Main Campus
This is a funded IST meaning the faculty will be reimbursed for their travel and meals. Please Register at: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/inservice_training/
The in-service will be held on October 29 & 30, 2013 in Gainesville, Florida at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center. In-class participation is encouraged to interact with speakers and panelists and to benefit from the field trip for enhanced understanding of the concepts.
This IST will introduce the development and implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rules for Florida, including basin management action plans (BMAPs). Special attention will be placed on numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) development, implementation, costs and regional implications. The IST will consist of 1.5 days, with first day being in-class (accessible for online participation) and the second ½ day being a field trip.
Course Developers and Instructors:
· Sanjay Shukla, Water Resources, Dept. of Ag and Bio Engineering - SWFL REC
· Mark Clark, Wetland Ecology, Soil and Water Science Dept. - Main Campus
· Chris Martinez, Water Resources, Dept. of Ag and Bio Engineering – Main Campus
· Tatiana Borisova, Water Economics/Policy, Food and Resources Economics Dept. - Main Campus
· Chris Wilson, Environmental Toxicology/Agroecology, Soil and Water Science Dept. – IR REC
· Kathleen McKee, Research Coordinator, UF Water Institute - Main Campus
This is a funded IST meaning the faculty will be reimbursed for their travel and meals. Please Register at: http://pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/inservice_training/
Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award Nominations Sought
The foundation of graduate education at the advanced level is the mentoring relationship between faculty and their students. Help us again to recognize the ABE faculty who excel in this aspect of graduate education by participating in the 2013-2014 Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award program.
Nominations of eligible graduate faculty from students, faculty and administrators are due to college offices by October 16, 2013.
Nominations of eligible graduate faculty from students, faculty and administrators are due to college offices by October 16, 2013.
Please let Robin or Shannon know if you plan to nominate someone. Procedures and deadlines can be found at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/academics/doctoral-mentoring-awards. Please note that the Graduate School will only accept electronic submissions of the application packets.
If you have questions about an individual’s eligibility you can check with Robin in 116.
If you have questions about an individual’s eligibility you can check with Robin in 116.
SOIL MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OPPORTUNITY
ADVANCED TRAINING IN TROPICAL MICROBIOLOGY FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS:
19 May – 13 June, 2014 – DAKAR, SENEGAL
Supporting Sponsor – US National Science Foundation
MicroTrop is a lecture- laboratory course taught in English focused on Tropical Microbial Soil Ecology for US and African PhD students and early career scientists. MicroTrop is an unique opportunity to network, establish international collaborations and be immersed in African culture Microtrop combines lecturers by leading scientists and practical training in microbiology, bioinformatics, metabolic, phylogenetic and genomic diversity methods. The information and technologies taught are those considered most cost effective and appropriate for tropical soils research in developing countries. As a central component, each participant designs, undertakes, and documents the results of an individualized microbial ecology research project. The course includes instruction in journal manuscript and proposal writing, research presentation, and excursions that provide first hand exposure to the local environments, agricultural challenges, culture, and city/village life in Senegal.
NSF funded full scholarships. NSF-funded scholarships are available for US participants. The scholarships will cover all travel and accommodation, participation fees and living expenses in Senegal. Scholarship awardees must be US nationals, advanced Ph.D. students or postdoctoral trainees who completed their Ph.D. no earlier than 2008.
Application process:
Complete an application form and provide a professional career statement
Obtain two letters of reference including one from your current research supervisor.
Submit these documents as PDF attachments by Nov. 1st 2013 to davey.22@osu.edu
Application forms and information can be obtained from: Amanda Davey, Tel: 614-292-3963; davey.22@osu.edu.
19 May – 13 June, 2014 – DAKAR, SENEGAL
Supporting Sponsor – US National Science Foundation
MicroTrop is a lecture- laboratory course taught in English focused on Tropical Microbial Soil Ecology for US and African PhD students and early career scientists. MicroTrop is an unique opportunity to network, establish international collaborations and be immersed in African culture Microtrop combines lecturers by leading scientists and practical training in microbiology, bioinformatics, metabolic, phylogenetic and genomic diversity methods. The information and technologies taught are those considered most cost effective and appropriate for tropical soils research in developing countries. As a central component, each participant designs, undertakes, and documents the results of an individualized microbial ecology research project. The course includes instruction in journal manuscript and proposal writing, research presentation, and excursions that provide first hand exposure to the local environments, agricultural challenges, culture, and city/village life in Senegal.
NSF funded full scholarships. NSF-funded scholarships are available for US participants. The scholarships will cover all travel and accommodation, participation fees and living expenses in Senegal. Scholarship awardees must be US nationals, advanced Ph.D. students or postdoctoral trainees who completed their Ph.D. no earlier than 2008.
Application process:
Complete an application form and provide a professional career statement
Obtain two letters of reference including one from your current research supervisor.
Submit these documents as PDF attachments by Nov. 1st 2013 to davey.22@osu.edu
Application forms and information can be obtained from: Amanda Davey, Tel: 614-292-3963; davey.22@osu.edu.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award
The Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award is to recognize excellence in the conduct and presentation of research to build the knowledge base needed by engineers who design equipment, facilities, and processes for the sustainable operation of a biological system.
Contestants are required to be a member of ASABE.
The Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award consists of a written competition, and an oral competition held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting. Judges will select three (3) M.S. finalists and three (3) Ph.D. finalists from the written com-petition who will then be invited to present their research before judges at a scheduled technical session held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Cash prizes will be presented to the M.S. and Ph.D. finalists during the Awards Recognition Program held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Submission Deadline
Date for submission of a research paper to this competition is advertised by ASABE after consultation with Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award committee (P-122). This date may change to meet an administrative objective. Any scheduling change must be announced by ASABE at least six months prior to the submission date. The 2014 competition deadline entry date is March 12.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all graduate students who are members of ASABE and enrolled in a Biological/Agricultural Engineering or related degree program for at least four months during the year March 12 - March 12 prior to the competition. For example, students submitting entries to the 2013 competition must have been enrolled in a degree program for at least four months during the period March 12, 2013 to March 12, 2014.
The award consists of two competitions, one for M.S. research and one for Ph.D. research.
Submitted research papers must report only the research done to complete the requirements for a graduate degree. It is understood that publication of this research will typically have co-authors (major professor, committee members). It is appropriate to recognize these co-authors in an acknowledgment, but they should not be listed as co-authors for the competition.
Simultaneous submission of the research paper as a manuscript for publication (at ASABE) and entry to the competition is encouraged.
For complete information visit http://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/student-awards,-competitions-scholarships/boyd-scott.aspx
Contestants are required to be a member of ASABE.
The Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award consists of a written competition, and an oral competition held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting. Judges will select three (3) M.S. finalists and three (3) Ph.D. finalists from the written com-petition who will then be invited to present their research before judges at a scheduled technical session held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Cash prizes will be presented to the M.S. and Ph.D. finalists during the Awards Recognition Program held during the ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Submission Deadline
Date for submission of a research paper to this competition is advertised by ASABE after consultation with Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award committee (P-122). This date may change to meet an administrative objective. Any scheduling change must be announced by ASABE at least six months prior to the submission date. The 2014 competition deadline entry date is March 12.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all graduate students who are members of ASABE and enrolled in a Biological/Agricultural Engineering or related degree program for at least four months during the year March 12 - March 12 prior to the competition. For example, students submitting entries to the 2013 competition must have been enrolled in a degree program for at least four months during the period March 12, 2013 to March 12, 2014.
The award consists of two competitions, one for M.S. research and one for Ph.D. research.
Submitted research papers must report only the research done to complete the requirements for a graduate degree. It is understood that publication of this research will typically have co-authors (major professor, committee members). It is appropriate to recognize these co-authors in an acknowledgment, but they should not be listed as co-authors for the competition.
Simultaneous submission of the research paper as a manuscript for publication (at ASABE) and entry to the competition is encouraged.
For complete information visit http://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/student-awards,-competitions-scholarships/boyd-scott.aspx
Thursday, September 12, 2013
ELANCO seeking Food/Companion Animal Health Intern
Elanco is a global research-based company that develops and delivers product and services to enhance animal health and production. Improving the health and performance of animals helps to ensure a growing supply of safe, affordable, abundant food for today and in the future. It also contributes to Elanco’s commitment to fight hunger worldwide. Elanco pledges to develop and deliver products safe for consumers, animals and the environment.
For more information visit Gator CareerLink (http://crc.ufl.edu/). Reg ID = 5591BR
Elanco will be present at the UF Career Showcase in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Oct. 1 and representatives hope to conduct interviews on Oct. 2 and 3.
Responsibilities:
- Interns will be responsible for a specific project to be completed within the 12 week timeframe
- Expected to network within the organization, manage your time effectively, have strong organizational skills and demonstrate leadership capabilities
- All interns are required to present their projects to a large group at the end of the 12 week period
Research and Development (R&D)
R&D interns work on early-and late-stage product development activities. The projects are intended to provide experience in protocol design, model development, good experimental technique, documentation, data interpretation and presentation. Intern will be located at our Greenfield headquarters and may be in one of several research areas: Biology, ADME, Veterinary Safety, or Chemistry.
For more information visit Gator CareerLink (http://crc.ufl.edu/). Reg ID = 5591BR
Elanco will be present at the UF Career Showcase in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Oct. 1 and representatives hope to conduct interviews on Oct. 2 and 3.
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