Entry Level Ag Jobs and Internships

Have you heard of the website www.aggrad.com?

Here’s their mission statement:
To promote career opportunities in agriculture by providing job seekers with useful resources and confidential connections to hiring agribusinesses.

The site could be really useful to BS students looking for internships and entry level jobs.

They also have a podcast called “Future of Agriculture”.

Possibly more relevant were the “Latest from the Web” that listed businesses like Kubota Tractor Corporation with internships listed. Sign up for updates to get the most recent postings.

ForEverglades Scholarship and Fellowship Program Announcement

The Everglades Foundation is offering scholarship and fellowship opportunities to students engaged in advanced research supporting the restoration of America’s Everglades.

The Foundation is committed to supporting graduate research students actively pursuing the development of innovative scientific methods to advance the understanding of Everglades physical, chemical or biological processes, or research in economic impacts of environmental changes.

AWARDS
Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for PhD students and $10,000 for Masters students. Funds may go towards stipends, tuition fees, travel, and other research-related expenses. The amount of money associated with the scholarship is subject to change. The number of scholarships awarded depends
on the number and quality of applications.

Fellowships provide up to $20,000 / year (PhD level) and $10,000 / year (MSc level) for stipends, tuition fees, travel, and other research-related expenses. The duration of this fellowship is set for 12 months.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A checklist of items to be included in the submission package can be found
at: evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/fellowships-scholarships

Applications must be received no later than July 31, 2017. Late applications
will not be considered. Submit complete applications or questions to:
fellowship@evergladesfoundation.org

• Second Nature Internship and Fellowship

About Employment with Second Nature

Our mission is to proactively build a sustainable and positive global future through initiating bold commitments, scaling successful actions, and accelerating innovative solutions among leadership networks in higher education.

Second Nature is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply

Follow all requirements in job posting. Questions may be directed to careers@secondnature.org. No Phone Calls Please. http://secondnature.org/who-we-are/employment/

Current postings include:
Climate Programs Internship Summer 2017
2017 Spring-Summer Operations Internship
Climate Resilience in Urban Campuses + Communities Fellow Phoenix Project Coordinator

The Horizons Fellowship

The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become leaders in technology. The program provides immersive software engineering and web/mobile development courses geared towards high-achieving college students. Students need not have a computer science background! Our curriculum, developed by ex-Salesforce and Optimizely engineers alongside PhD candidates in computer science, is designed to teach students how to build web, mobile, and desktop applications. We have 4-month semester programs and 3-month summer programs in cities across the U.S.

Horizons students have gone on to receive offers from firms such as Google, Facebook, Slack, Yelp, McKinsey, BCG, Visa, J.P. Morgan, and more

Our Horizons Speaker Series brings in successful founders, investors, and technologists into the classroom. You'll hear from some of the industry's foremost experts. We've had some amazing speakers like the founders of Zenefits, Coinbase, Digital Ocean, Andela, X.ai, Shapeways, and more.

Course Offerings
4-month semester program
3-month summer program
2-year co-op program

Application Process/Criteria
Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated) an undergrad or graduate university program
Submission of resume and standardized test scores on www.joinhorizons.com
Series of fit and logic interviews
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Microbiology and Cell Science Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday, April 21st

Abstract submission form for the Seventh Annual Microbiology and Cell Science Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 21st, 2017

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Microbiology & Cell Science will be hosting its Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday April 21st, 2017 8 AM – 1:30 PM, in the Microbiology & Cell Science building (Bldg. 981 Museum Road). Undergraduate researchers are highly encouraged to submit an abstract of their research for presentation at the symposium. We welcome science at all levels of development.

Showcase your work! Interact with colleagues!

Outstanding abstracts from selected undergraduates will be chosen for oral presentations, and the remaining will be presented in poster format. Abstracts are due no later than April 13th, 2017.

Please sign up for the conference here (including abstract and other info about your research):

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8qcJ8UPuGFyK5Tf


We will have special guest speakers TBD for 2017 - I just heard through the grape vine that the speaker is AWESOME!

Door prizes, t-shirt sale AND FREE FOOD!!!!!!!!

Field and Fork Fresh off the Farm Spring Showcase April 17th

On April 14^th, from 5-7 pm SG, Gator Gardening Club, OSAC, and Culinary Arts Student Union have teamed up to host an event they call "Fresh off the Farm" at the student garden.The event will have food prepared by CASU featuring produce from the garden, fun activities like tie-dying with plants, live music, and garden tours.  

Make a 2 min video on your research and win $3000

JoVE is giving YOU the opportunity to showcase your research to a global audience AND win cash awards up to $3,000!

GET MY AWARD<http://info2.jove.com/e/283112/155-film-your-research-contest/q1zd/26695077>

All undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, or early career researchers at academic institutions may apply. Hurry, our deadline is June 15. Get all the details and film your research today!

JoVE visualizes science. Millions of scientists rely on JoVE Video Articles to publish and research cutting-edge scientific methods.

UF Campus Earth Day Celebration 4/12

On April 12, join the annual UF Campus Earth Day Celebration! This year, the Office of Sustainability and the Reitz Union Board of Managers are partnering to offer events open to the campus and greater Gainesville community.

Starting at 10 AM, stop by the Reitz Union Breezeway for the inaugural Sustainability Showcase where you can find out more about different student & community organizations with a passion for Earth Day and a strong commitment to sustainability.

At 5 PM, join us in the President’s Ballroom at Emerson Hall for the Campus Earth Day Keynote Speaker. Environmental advocate,TV host, author, and social entrepreneur, Philippe Cousteau will be speaking on the ways he draws motivation from his family legacy to inspire action for a sustainable planet.