Hello! Scientists and engineers of all types are invited to take part in our recurring Alachua County-area public outreach event in November 2016. No experience with public engagement is necessary.
What: "talk science with me" is a public engagement event where pairs of scientists meet the public in coffeehouses, bars, libraries, and even laundromats to have conversations.
How: Sign up for a date, time, and location here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6X1CEooWhigYWah
When:
First time participants will be asked to attend a 45-minute orientation Wednesday, November 9th, 3pm and 4:05 pm in Bryant 120
Where: locations around Alachua County: in downtown Gainesville, Archer, Micanopy, Hawthorne, and High Springs.
Who: especially folks who study the ocean, but anyone who does science* research for UF (faculty, grad students, postdocs, research scientists). You'll be paired with another scientist at the same venue.
*including applied sciences (ag, engineering, computer science, you name it.)
Why: to get to know the public and let them get to know us, fulfill the university¹s outreach and Extension mission, and just to talk science!
Please share with colleagues who may be interested!
Questions? Email or call Dr. Katie Stofer, stofer@ufl.edu or (352) 273-3690 or Dr. Cindy Sanders; Sanders1@ufl.edu
Find us: facebook.com/talksciencewithme
Twitter @talksciwme
Friday, October 28, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
**NEW** SLR and Coastal Ecology Field Course--Spring 2017-Info meeting 11/3
Informational Meeting for interested CLAS and IFAS Grad Students
Thursday, November 3 2:00-3:00pm in 265 Williamson Hall
Sea level rise and coastal ecology: science, policy and practice (2017 spring break field course)
Application: 2017marineandcoastal-springbreak-course-application
slrandce_syllabusschedule_finaldraft
A 3-credit interdisciplinary course offered by the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Law and coordinated by the Florida Climate Institute. The goal of this course is to provide students a firm grounding in the science, law & policy, and economics associated with sea-level rise and climate change in the Nature Coast region through an interdisciplinary and experiential collaborative approach. This course will combine classroom lectures and disciplinary integration with an intensive field experience. Sessions will focus on ecological, coastal and marine issues through field-based immersion, practitioner lectures, and reflective discussions in an interdisciplinary context. Student teams will verbalize and defend their findings and recommendations in an open forum designed to highlight their learning
Student Cap & Composition: 15 Graduate and Professional degree students comprising 5 students each from programs in CLAS, CALS and LAW
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 10 to crcox@ufl.edu
More info at http://www.floridaclimateinstitute-uf.org/
Thursday, November 3 2:00-3:00pm in 265 Williamson Hall
Sea level rise and coastal ecology: science, policy and practice (2017 spring break field course)
Application: 2017marineandcoastal-springbreak-course-application
slrandce_syllabusschedule_finaldraft
A 3-credit interdisciplinary course offered by the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Law and coordinated by the Florida Climate Institute. The goal of this course is to provide students a firm grounding in the science, law & policy, and economics associated with sea-level rise and climate change in the Nature Coast region through an interdisciplinary and experiential collaborative approach. This course will combine classroom lectures and disciplinary integration with an intensive field experience. Sessions will focus on ecological, coastal and marine issues through field-based immersion, practitioner lectures, and reflective discussions in an interdisciplinary context. Student teams will verbalize and defend their findings and recommendations in an open forum designed to highlight their learning
Student Cap & Composition: 15 Graduate and Professional degree students comprising 5 students each from programs in CLAS, CALS and LAW
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 10 to crcox@ufl.edu
More info at http://www.floridaclimateinstitute-uf.org/
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Apply Now For 2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships
Apply Now For 2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships
Now accepting applications for
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas.
Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Health Service Corps ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Office for Interoperabilty and Compatibility ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Idaho, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia
Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and more.
U.S. citizenship required
Application deadline: December 7, 2016, 11:59PM EST
How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2595
Program Information: Detailed information about the internships can be found at
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/
For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas.
Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Health Service Corps ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Office for Interoperabilty and Compatibility ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Idaho, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia
Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and more.
U.S. citizenship required
Application deadline: December 7, 2016, 11:59PM EST
How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2595
Program Information: Detailed information about the internships can be found at
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/
For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Apply Now For 2017-2018 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships or Grants!
AMERICAN FELLOWSHIPS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2099/68/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for at least eight weeks
Funding: $6,000-$30,000
Deadline: November 15
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2100/69/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the workforce and whose bachelor's degree was received at least five years before the award period
Funding: $2,000-$12,000
Deadline: December 15
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2101/70/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Funding: $18,000-$30,000
Deadline: December 1
SELECTED PROFESSIONS FELLOWSHIPS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2102/71/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time study in a master's or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented, including STEM, law, business, and medicine
Funding: $5,000-$18,000
Deadline: January 10
COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2077/72/>
Who may apply: Individuals, AAUW branches and states, and nonprofit organizations to fund innovative programs or nondegree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls
Funding: One-year grant, $2,000-$7,000
Two-year grant, $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: January 15
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for at least eight weeks
Funding: $6,000-$30,000
Deadline: November 15
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2100/69/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the workforce and whose bachelor's degree was received at least five years before the award period
Funding: $2,000-$12,000
Deadline: December 15
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2101/70/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Funding: $18,000-$30,000
Deadline: December 1
SELECTED PROFESSIONS FELLOWSHIPS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2102/71/>
Who may apply: Women pursuing full-time study in a master's or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented, including STEM, law, business, and medicine
Funding: $5,000-$18,000
Deadline: January 10
COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS<http://listsrv.aauw.org/t/111578/9466841/2077/72/>
Who may apply: Individuals, AAUW branches and states, and nonprofit organizations to fund innovative programs or nondegree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls
Funding: One-year grant, $2,000-$7,000
Two-year grant, $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: January 15
Fall 2016 Professional Development Series
The UF Graduate School Division of Graduate Student Affairs, the Career Resource Center, and the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere invite all graduate students to attend this fall’s professional development workshop series.To register, log into GIMS and follow the steps below.
November 1st - 4pm-5pm
Finding Funding Using Correct Keywords
Maura Pederson
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering A (303)
November 7th - 12pm-1:30pm
Addressing the Gap: Resouces and Support for International Students in the Humanities with the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere
Poshauli Bhadury, Anna Lankina, Matt Mitterko
Marston Visualization Lab (L136)
NOTE: Registration for this event will be handled through the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere
Registration Instructions:
Login to GIMS using your GatorLink ID and Password: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/gimsportal/gatorlink/portal.asp
Once you login, on the top of the page click on the “Workshops” tab
Under “Register” click the box and then “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will receive an email confirmation.
If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend the event, repeat the steps above to remove yourself from the list of workshop attendees.
November 1st - 4pm-5pm
Finding Funding Using Correct Keywords
Maura Pederson
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering A (303)
November 7th - 12pm-1:30pm
Addressing the Gap: Resouces and Support for International Students in the Humanities with the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere
Poshauli Bhadury, Anna Lankina, Matt Mitterko
Marston Visualization Lab (L136)
NOTE: Registration for this event will be handled through the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere
Registration Instructions:
Login to GIMS using your GatorLink ID and Password: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/gimsportal/gatorlink/portal.asp
Once you login, on the top of the page click on the “Workshops” tab
Under “Register” click the box and then “Submit”
After you complete this process, you will receive an email confirmation.
If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend the event, repeat the steps above to remove yourself from the list of workshop attendees.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Trellis Funding Opportunity - Second Notice - Apply by November 4th!
The Horticulture Innovation Lab has a program referred to as the Trellis Fund<http://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/main/trellis.html>, which connects organizations in developing countries with U.S. graduate students who contribute their agricultural expertise to address horticultural challenges faced by local farmers.
NOW ACCEPTING: Graduate student applications The Horticulture Innovation Lab invites graduate students to participate in new Trellis Fund projects led by organizations in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Cambodia and Nepal. Selected students will work remotely with an organization as consultants on projects for a minimum of 100 hours, and also travel for approximately 2 weeks of in-country work. Students will be provided a $2,000 grant; air travel; reimbursement for lodging, visas and vaccines; and a $300 fellowship upon completion. Work will begin in 2017. A U.S. graduate student with related expertise will be matched to each project, to provide agricultural knowledge and support for local goals.
Only students from the Horticulture Innovation Lab's four partner institutions are eligible to apply:
UC Davis
North Carolina State University
University of Florida
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Application basics: Students submit a CV and a 300-word statement of interest for each Trellis Fund project they are interested in for up to two projects maximum. Email applications to TrellisFund@ucdavis.edu<mailto:TrellisFund@ucdavis.edu> by Nov. 4, 2016. Please see complete directions and desired qualifications for each project:
• Student Application Directions and Project Qualifications<http://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/main/trellis/2016-application-directions.pdf> (PDF)
Read the whole article about the new Trellis Fund projects and organizations: http://bit.ly/2cL6LDS Read the whole article about student applications and qualifications: http://bit.ly/2d6s9Wx
NOW ACCEPTING: Graduate student applications The Horticulture Innovation Lab invites graduate students to participate in new Trellis Fund projects led by organizations in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Cambodia and Nepal. Selected students will work remotely with an organization as consultants on projects for a minimum of 100 hours, and also travel for approximately 2 weeks of in-country work. Students will be provided a $2,000 grant; air travel; reimbursement for lodging, visas and vaccines; and a $300 fellowship upon completion. Work will begin in 2017. A U.S. graduate student with related expertise will be matched to each project, to provide agricultural knowledge and support for local goals.
Only students from the Horticulture Innovation Lab's four partner institutions are eligible to apply:
UC Davis
North Carolina State University
University of Florida
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Application basics: Students submit a CV and a 300-word statement of interest for each Trellis Fund project they are interested in for up to two projects maximum. Email applications to TrellisFund@ucdavis.edu<mailto:TrellisFund@ucdavis.edu> by Nov. 4, 2016. Please see complete directions and desired qualifications for each project:
• Student Application Directions and Project Qualifications<http://horticulture.ucdavis.edu/main/trellis/2016-application-directions.pdf> (PDF)
Read the whole article about the new Trellis Fund projects and organizations: http://bit.ly/2cL6LDS Read the whole article about student applications and qualifications: http://bit.ly/2d6s9Wx
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
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
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