2015 Big Ten+ Grad Expo Info for Students

At the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo October 4th and 5th, 2015, students will:

Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process
Receive advice about funding opportunities from experts
Network with representatives from more than 100 of the nation’s top graduate institutions
Attend a premier graduate school fair

This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in:

Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Other science-related disciplines.

The Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo awarded more than $75,000 in travel scholarships last year. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to attend.

Visit http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/gradexpo/index.html for more information and to join our mailing list! 

Students who join the mailing list by June 1, 2015, will be entered in a drawing for a free registration!

Short Abroad Programs in Iceland, Peru and Philly

The GREEN Program is the premiere experiential education program for future renewable energy and sustainability leaders. Our short-term programs not only empower students to become environmentally responsible and socially conscious leaders of tomorrow but equip them with skills necessary for a successful transition into the professional world after graduation.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ICELAND WINTER!

Spots on our programs fill on a rolling basis and you'll hear a response within 24-48 hours. There's still very limited availability left on our summer programs so apply now!

2015 Board of Education (BOE) Summer Fellowship Program, June 24, 2015-August 7, 2015

The BOE Summer Fellowship Program is open to US citizens or permanent residents who are newly accepted into a UF doctoral program and are underrepresented in their field of study, first generation, low-income status or ethnic or cultural minority. Applications will be accepted April 1st thru May 1^st, 2015. 

This six-week summer program is designed as an orientation to graduate education and promotes acclimation to the University of Florida. The goal of this program is to provide newly enrolled doctoral students with the groundwork for their graduate education by: (1) supplementing the student’s knowledge of the research process; (2) honing their research writing skills and (3) easing the transition into graduate level studies at the University of Florida.

Student receive:
· $3500 stipend to help with the transition to Gainesville
· Four credit hours of paid coursework in their respective departments
· $100 Gator Dining card for peer mentoring meetings
· Solid support system in the Office of Graduate Minority Programs

Included is a program flyer and brochure for your review and distribution. Applications and additional information on the program can be found on our website at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/florida-boe-summer-fellowship-program

If you have questions concerning the Board of Education (BOE) Summer Fellowship Program please contact OGMP at ogmp@ufl.edu or by phone at 352-392-6444.

Amazon Info Session on April 21st

Amazon is having one final information session for the school year on Tuesday, April 21st. Amazon is greatly ramping up their entry level hiring and are turning to UF to support it. They are actively recruiting for their full-time Area Manager role who will work in their Operations Field. They are interested in engineers across all departments.

Fulbright Days during April 2015

To increase awareness about Fulbright programs, the UF International Center will celebrate Fulbright Days 2015 during the month of April in collaboration with UF Honors, UF Graduate School and the UF Fulbright Lectures Faculty.

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program provides funding for students, scholars, teachers, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary andsecondary schools.

Multiple information sessions are planned to learn about the application process and to listen to the experiences of past Fulbright scholars and students. Two Institute of International Education (IIE) representatives, Athena Fulay (Sr. Program Manager, U.S. Scholar Programs) and Lora Seery (Program Manager, U.S. Student Programs) will be on campus for Fulbright workshops and individual consultations.

Below is the calendar of events programmed for April:
1) Info Session for Advisors & Coordinators  Monday, April 20 from 1:00-2:00 pm at the UF International Center

2) Two General Fulbright sessions on U.S. Students Program Tuesday, April 21
9:35 am at UF International Center
12:55 pm at Infirmary Building (3rd floor) 

All events are free and open to the public. Fulbright grants and fellowships are available in all fields of study and in many world regions. For more information: http://ufic.ufl.edu/Fulbright/index.html

 To learn about Fulbright programs on UF campus, contact the appropriate Fulbright
coordinator as follows:

Regan Garner rlgarner@ufl.edu U.S Student Program
Debra Anderson danderson@ufic.ufl.edu Foreign Student Program
Nargiza Ludgaternargiza@ufl.edu U.S. Scholar Program (Faculty)
Adam Greenfieldagreen@ufic.ufl.edu Visiting Scholar Program
Matt Mitterko mmitterko@aa.ufl.edu Non-resident Tuition Waiver

STEAM Job Fair: Power your career full STEAM ahead!

Are you looking for full-time opportunities to launch or advance your career in the industries of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and/or Mathematics in Gainesville, Florida?

Come network with local employers and learn about full-time opportunities at their companies!

• What: STEAM Job Fair
• When: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
• Where: Harn Musuem of Art on the UF campus (3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL)
• For Whom: Job seekers looking for full-time employment

Register: Sign up for a free account at http://employflorida.com and bring proof of registration to fair

Recruiting companies include Infinite Energy, SiVance, Crom Corp and more. Event is free to attend. For more information, please contact Shareen Baptiste, Communications and Project Manager at the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce at shareen@gainesvillechamber.com. 

SiVance LLC – Safety Engineer Position

Conducting training in various safety and emergency response subject areas is a primary function of the role, which includes preparing the training material and delivering group presentations. Evaluating job hazards and determining safe methods to complete job tasks are also key functions. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, detail oriented and capable of independent work with minimum supervision. Leadership, problem solving, and effective training skills are required, as well as clear verbal and written communication. This role requires frequent work in teams, and with all levels of associates. Other requirements include the capability to prioritize tasks, plan events, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.

 Must have experience with OSHA safety regulations. Familiarity with NFPA and chemical industry standards will be needed, as well as computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.  Industrial Hygiene/Industrial Safety experience a plus.

To apply, visit Gator CareerLink at www.crc.ufl.edu and search for Job ID 768109. Or email resume to Brian Soucek, HR Manager, at brian.soucek@milliken.com.

Gotham Gators Summer Intern Mentoring Program

Sr. Engineer Position, Water Resources- UF-SW FL Research & Education Center

Technical position for research, extension, and teaching of water resources (quantity and quality) and associated ecology linkages related to agricultural and biological systems. The incumbent will be responsible for designing the measurement systems for water and chemical fluxes to and from natural systems, developing and implementing construction plans for water resources projects, carrying out field and laboratory experiments related to water resources, research/extension projects, analyzing data and assisting and writing technical reports, scientific publications and contributing to education of graduate students or post-doctoral associates. The responsibilities will include co-development of grant funding proposals with the program leader.

 MS or BS in agricultural biological/civil/environmental/chemical or other engineering or related sciences preferred.

Additional responsibilities and qualifications as listed on job description.

For a complete job listing and to be considered for this position you must enter your application online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/hr/postings . The Requisition # is 0907621, listed under Staff Positions.

Job postings in Gator Careerlink

The UF Career Resource Center has a number of job and internship postings in the Gator Careerlink area that may be of interest to ABE students. Look for the posting number next to the description.

1. Environmental Technician (766918)
2. Environmental Engineering Intern-COOP (769104)
3.Staff Air Quality & Environmental Compliance Engineer (Atlanta) (769048)
4. Water/Wastewater Project Manager (769026)
5. County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources (757010)
6. Engineering Intern (Summer 2015) (768845)
7. Engineer Intern - Solid Waste (768807)
8. Administrative / Assistant in West Palm Beach, Florida (768601)
9. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER in Kissimee, Florida (768597)
10. Irrigation/Agriculture Engineer (768456)
11. Entry Level Water / Wastewater and Environmental (Remediation) Engineers Needed ASAP (768384)
12. Research Experiences and Internships at the National Energy Tech (768425)
13. Assistant Project Manager (764596)

Give Springs A Break - UF AWRA Ginnie Springs Camping Weekend (4/10- 4/12)

UF’s American Water Resources Association Student Chapter in partnership with the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute will be hosting the 2nd Annual Give Springs a Break Weekend this coming weekend, April 10-12th. All college students across Florida (both undergraduate and graduate) are invited to attend for a weekend of student networking, environmental advocacy, springs seminars, and of course tubing, snorkeling, volleyball, and camping!(There are one day access and one-night camping options as well) One of our sponsors, Swamp Head Brewery will be providing beverages Friday and Saturday night too! You do not want to miss this amazing opportunity to connect with students in related fields all around Florida while learning from some of the greatest minds in Florida springs ecology and advocacy. To register, find out more about this event, and the list of our guest speakers please check out the Calendar of Events on the Florida Springs Institute website. https://howardtodumfloridaspringsinstitute.wildapricot.org/event-1874504?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=3/23/2015 Please also check out our Facebook event Give Springs A Break 2015 and the Florida Springs Institute Facebook page for more details! All proceeds from this event will be donated to the non-profit Florida Springs Institute. If you have any questions about this event please email Heather at hculp@floridaspringsinstitute.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIVE SPRINGS A BREAK: Please turn in a short paragraph or two explaining why you believe this educational weekend would be beneficial to you. If you have any photographs or videos you believe could supplement your essay we strongly encourage you to send them as well. Please turn in all submissions by Wednesday, 4/8, at 6pm and you will be contacted the following morning whether or not you have received the scholarship.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Please send all submissions to emilyanntaylor001@gmail.com

UW-Madison REU position

An REU position at UW-Madison. Working with Ankur Desai's flux group, the student will be tasked to work on adapting terrestrial sensors for winter aquatic flux work and will have a chance to work both in the field and in the lab during the summer.

Please send a 1-page CV and cover letter to David Reed (reedda@dickinson.edu) and Ankur (desai@aos.wisc.edu). Either one would be happy to answer questions about the position. There is no set deadline for this position, but apply early and often for priority!

CHALLENGE 2050 STUDY ABROAD

From the creative minds at the Challenge 2050 Project comes the study abroad opportunity of a life time. You’ve asked for it and we delivered! This summer will be historic as ALS 3940 – The Experience is offered for the first time. This 3 credit hour Summer C course will take students on an adventure of epic proportions to Sao Paulo, Brazil and beyond.

Through engaging activities, project based learning with Sao Paulo State University students, connections with industry professionals, and so much more you will develop innovations and community development efforts to address our exponentially growing population. This is the foundation of leadership and you will be on the front lines through this experience.

We will be traveling from 7.17.15- 7.31.15 but to gain all of the information about ALS 3940 – The Experience, we invite you to attend the information session.

When: Wednesday, April 8th
From 5 PM- 6 PM
Where: Bryant 120

Please confirm your attendance with our program coordinator, Jenn Wert, at jennwert@ufl.edu.

Wetlands Club 2nd Annual Symposium 4/7

Come join the UF Wetlands Club next Tuesday, April 7th, at 6:00PM in McCarty Hall D, Room 1031! Join us and enjoy free pizza and drinks while listening to your fellow undergraduate and graduates give lightning talks on their research!! 

MS in Management Info Sessions

Interested in getting a graduate degree in business? Join us at MS in Management Events!
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 32 credit hour program designed for students from non-business backgrounds. Participants gain a solid business foundation, get customized career support, and strengthen transferable skills for advancement opportunities. The MSM offers traditional, combined (bachelor/master), and dual degree (Master/PhD) options. Combined Option: Undergraduate students can begin taking graduate business courses (21 credits maximum during undergrad). Dual Option: Graduate students can share 9 credits with another graduate program (only 23 credits to finish the MSM program).

MS in Management is an excellent opportunity to diversify your skills and make yourself more competitive and marketable in your job search.

MSM General Information Sessions

April 8, 2015 Wednesday

7:00PM-8:00PM Hough Hall 120A/B

MSM Combined Information Sessions

April 8, 2015 Wednesday

10:00am-12:00pm Hough Hall 338

• One year Master’s Degree Program in Business - 32 credits
• Designed for individuals with NON-business academic backgrounds/degrees
• No professional work experience required
• Dedicated career services and professional development support
• Study Abroad options at over 30 partner institutions

For more information about the MSM Program, please email msm@warrington.ufl.edu

or visit http://warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/msm

SWRMD Student intern - part time

Description of Position:
This is a part-time position that could entail direct work in the areas of office administration, water resources, water supply, hydrogeology, hydrology, planning, land management, operations, GIS, engineering and environmental science.

Minimum Qualifications:
College level coursework in biology, aquatics, forestry, geology, mathematics, physics, science, engineering or a related environmental field.  Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Special Abilities:
Knowledge of how to run Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and Power Point.  Understanding of and experience with computer data entry. Experience with ArcGIS, and knowledge of basic statistics is a plus.

For information go to: http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/jobs.aspx

SRWMD Hydrologic Data Collection Specialist II

The Hydrologic Data Collection Specialist II assists in the collection of data as part of the water use monitoring network along with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dataloggers. This position requires contact with area farmers and site visits to farms. This position performs quality control measures to assure that data is collected and entered correctly and that all documentation and other related records are completed and maintained in a timely manner.  Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Contacting agricultural water use permittees to collect permissions for water use monitoring through power use estimation or other types of monitoring.
* Recording meter information and well data on agricultural irrigation systems, and entry of this information into District databases.
* Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water use sensing equipment. Installation includes assembly and mounting of dataloggers and telemetry equipment at agricultural sites. Maintenance includes clearing brush and debris from monitoring sites.
* Review of data in District well information databases.
* Operation and maintenance of specialized and general equipment including flow meters and generators.
* Other duties as assigned by the supervising professional.

Applications should include any kind of ag work in employment history, even unpaid work on a family farm.

For complete information go to:
http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=79&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Hydrologic-Data-Collection-Specialist-II-41

LeadUF event deadline 4/6!

Get the skills to become a better leader! - Did you know that 80.6% of employers are looking to see leadership skills on a candidates resume? We can help you stand out from the crowd at LeadUF, a two-day overnight leadership retreat April 18 and 19. (It's also a perfect way to take a little break before exams!)

You will get a chance to learn and practice leadership in the context of working with others. Here's just some of what you'll learn about:

Group Dynamics
Learning from Failure
Social Justice
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Conflict Management
Communication
Ethics

LeadUF is unique because it was design by UF faculty and staff based off of the leadership experiences on the UF campus. You won't find that anywhere else! But you have to hurry! Deadline for facilitator applications: Friday, March 20. Participant applications (academic year 2015-2016 sophomores and juniors only) open Monday, March 16 and close Monday, April 6. http://bit.ly/leadUF15 or email Stacie Schultz at StacieS@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

Paid summer internship at Ajinomoto North America in Eddyville, IA

A summer internship opportunity has opened up at Ajinomoto North America in Eddyville, IA.

The CoProduct division is looking for a bright and resourceful intern who would be capable of helping with research for this summer’s growing season. The CoProduct division at Ajinomoto focuses on taking product waste from our plants and others and making it into something useful, such as fertilizers or animal feed. It will be a PAID summer internship and the job will consist of some office, lab, greenhouse, and field work. The student’s experience will determine the pay amount and what lab equipment we train the student on.
Since this is quite a distance for Florida students to travel for an internship one of our ABE alumni are willing to house an intern for the summer or until they can find a more accommodating living situation.
Please contact Kim Dreaden via email with a resume or any questions you have.

Kimberly M. Dreaden M.S.
Specialist II, CoProduct
Ajinomoto
641-969-3329