Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Chemist III Position Announcement - Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management - Everglades REC


Position open for a Chemist III in Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management. Based out of Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade, FL. 
For more information contact Dr. Jehangir Bhadha. jango@ufl.edu

Fulbright Awareness Month is approaching!


Monday, March 4, 2019

St. Johns River Water Management District Job Opportunities

There are a number of open positions at the SJRWMD. ABE students are encouraged to apply if you are graduating this semester (or have already graduated).


Position
Division/Bureau
Location
Closing Date
Hydrologist III
Regulatory/Bureau of Water Use Regulation
Negotiable
3/4/2019
Engineer I (2 positions)
Regulatory/Environmental Resource Regulation
Maitland and Palatka
3/11/2019
Personal Property Specialist
Office of Financial Services
Palatka
3/12/2019
Engineer Scientist
Water Supply Planning and Assessment/
Bureau of Watershed Management and Modeling
Palatka
3/15/2019
Engineer I
Regulatory/Environmental Resource Regulation
Jacksonville
Open until filled
Hydrologist I
Regulatory/Bureau of Water Use Regulation
Negotiable
Open until filled
Hydrologist II
Water Supply Planning and Assessment/
Bureau of Watershed Management and Modeling
Palatka
Open until filled
Hydrologist III
Regulatory/Bureau of Water Use Regulation
Negotiable
Open until filled
Hydrologist IV (2 positions)
Water Supply Planning and Assessment/
Bureau of  Watershed Management and Modeling
Palatka
Open until filled
Supervising Professional Engineer
Projects/Operations and Maintenance
Palatka
Open until filled
Web Content Developer/Webmaster
Management Services and Public Affairs/Communications             
 Negotiable
Open until filled

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Academic Research Colloquium for Future Engineering Faculty

The University of Dayton's School of Engineering is excited to announce its 4th annual Academic Research Colloquium (ARC) for Ph.D. candidates and post-doctoral scholars. The theme of ARC is Research for the Common Good, in celebration of President Eric Spina's vision for the University. Our goal is to help provide avenues of opportunity for Future Engineering Faculty.

Application and Program Details
ARC is open to Ph.D. and post-doctoral scholars within one to two years of seeking a faculty position. The selection process is highly competitive with up to 20 spots available. All travel, lodging and food expenses are paid. For more program and participant benefits, objectives, requirements and application instructions go.udayton.edu/engineering-arc.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

ASABE Scholarships

Undergraduate and PhD Students Encouraged to Apply for Scholarships

March 15 is the deadline to apply for ASABE scholarships. Follow the links for details on eligibility information and entry forms.

Undergraduate Students
William J. Adams, Jr. and Marijane E. Adams Scholarship - $1,500
ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship - $1,500

PhD Students
John C. Nye Graduate Fellowship - $1,500

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Grant Writing Workshop


The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program offers support for M.S. and Ph.D. research in sustainable agriculture. The Florida SARE program provides training to graduate students that is specific to this grant program and focuses on what students need to include in a successful proposal. Our experience has been that students who attend the training sessions have greater success with their submissions.
Training Information:

WHEN:                Part 1 – February 25, 2019 5-7pm
                             Part 2 – February 28, 2019 5-7pm
WHERE:              McCarty Hall D Room G001
INSTRUCTOR:    Dr. Mickie Swisher and Kaylene Sattanno, FYCS Department
AUDIENCE:         Any graduate student
SPONSOR:          Florida SARE
COST:                  Free

  • Two part hands-on workshop sponsored by the Florida Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.
  • Students from any department are encouraged to attend.
  • Instructors will discuss the keys to write a successful grant proposal.
  • Each session will cover different aspects of proposal writing - students should plan to attend both sessions.
  • This workshop will specifically address the Southern SARE 2019 Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants (attached).
  • Projects must address issues of sustainable agriculture and are available to any graduate student enrolled full time.
  • Proposals are for a one-time project maximum of $16,500.
  • Projects may last up to three years.
  • Proposals are due May 3, 2019 by 5:00 PM EST
  • Please contact Kaylene Sattanno at ksattanno@ufl.edu or 352-273-3530 if you have any questions.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Women in Engineering Reception

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is cohosting an event with the Herbert Wertheim College Of Engineering next week to celebrate women in engineering. It will be a dinner on February 27th, at 5PM (check-in starts at 4PM) until 6:30PM. This dinner will give students a chance to discuss their accomplishments and concerns with the College of Engineering at the University of Florida. There is no requirement to attend, you just have to be a female engineering undergraduate or graduate student.

FREE FOOD will be served. Just RSVP by February 21st at midnight to save your seat at this event.

RSVP link: https://goo.gl/forms/w1vN4lNGhgfBvUeC2

Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM (Program starts at 5:00 PM)

Location: Grand Ballroom at Reitz Union
Dress Code: Casual

**You do NOT have to be in the Society of Women Engineers to attend this event.**

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/400559207358364/