Friday, February 23, 2018

2018 Commencement Awards

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is now accepting applications for the May 2018 Graduation Awards, recipients of the following awards will be recognized during the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Faculty and Student Awards Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018. The two Student Speaker Award recipients will be selected to provide speeches during the undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 6, 2018.

Outstanding Gator Engineering Scholars
One student who entered UF as freshmen (Four-Year Scholar)
One student who entered UF as transfer student (Two-Year Scholar)

Student Speaker Award
 
Male Student Speaker
Female Student Speaker

One student will be selected for each of the following awards:

Dean Joseph Weil Award
This Award will be presented to a student who has continually exhibited outstanding leadership and organizational abilities in promoting ideals, ethics and principles of engineering and the engineering profession, for the betterment of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

Dean Jonathan F.K. Earle Award
This Award will be presented to a student who has continually exhibited outstanding service to the community and university, leadership, and dedication to the ideals, ethics and principles of engineering and the engineering profession, for the betterment of present and future students of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and University of Florida.

Outstanding Gator Engineering M.S. Award
 This award is for graduating masters students. The committee considers academic awards, honoraries, research projects, published papers, convention presentations, honors theses, overall grade point averages, etc. in selecting recipients of this award. The committee is in search of someone who exemplifies the title of scholar.

To be eligible for these awards, you must be graduating in May 2018, August 2018, or December 2018.

You may apply for more than one award but can be selected for only one. A description of the awards and of the ideal candidate for these awards can be found in the on-line application: https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/students/graduating-students/commencement-awards/

Note that the deadline for submission of applications is March 13, 2018 at 4:30pm. Should you have any questions concerning the awards or application, please contact Mrs. Kanitra Perry at 3352-294-7932 or kperr@eng.ufl.edu.

UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Paid Internships - Deadline Mar 1!

The IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station has several exciting, paid internship positions for spring/summer 2018! These internships are a great opportunity for undergraduates to get field and lab experience in natural resource fields. What is it like? See a summary of the experiences from our 2017 internship program.

TO APPLY: Visit https://ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu/job-opportunities/ to view the internship opportunities available for 2018 and application instructions. The deadline for applications is March 1st.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

AOM Students - CALS Ambassador Applications Open!

Are you interested in representing the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, IFAS and the University of Florida? Would you like to meet professionals and other industry representatives? Do you want to improve your leadership skills and put them to work for CALS? If so, then apply to become a CALS Ambassador for the 2018-2019 academic year!

Applications are due Feb. 20 at 3:27 p.m. and can be found here. In order to be eligible you must be a UF student not graduating before Spring 2019. Electronic versions of the application will not be accepted. If you have questions, please contact Jenai Collins at jenai@ufl.edu.

Help welcome the new admits! Postcard signing Friday 2/23.

Feb. 23 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | CALS Collaboration Room (McCarty D 2025)

Join the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences as we welcome the freshmen class of 2022 through our annual postcard writing event! Come any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 to sign a postcard (or more!) that will go to a newly admitted student who has chosen a major in CALS.

Snacks and lunch will be provided and each CALS student who writes 25 or more postcards will be entered in a drawing to win a CALS Ogio backpack. This is an excellent opportunity to share with admitted students what you already know about CALS and UF. RSVP to attend here.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Data Science and Informatics Symposium March 17

Do the terms big data, data science, machine learning, or predictive analytics intrigue you? Have you ever wondered how Netflix understands what you want to watch? Have you ever considered how Nate Silver predicts the outcomes of elections? Do you have no clue what we’re talking about but want to learn anyway?

Then DSI, the Data Science and Informatics student organization here at UF, is here to help! We host Workshops on Python, R, Data Visualization, and more on a weekly basis. Join our Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/DataSciUF , to stay updated with our events. Check out our website, http://www.dsiufl.org/ , to learn about our organization.

You are invited to UF DSI's annual Spring Symposium on Saturday, March 17th, 10:30AM to 5:00PM at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. We will have speakers hosting 20-minute long presentations on data science projects, work, and research followed by 10 minute Q&A sessions. We will also have two rounds of interactive workshops to teach you the key tools utilized in data analytics, such as programming in Python and R, data visualization, and fundamentals of machine learning. Bring a laptop to participate in the workshops. Coffee and lunch will be served. Check out our Facebook event for the symposium to stay updated: https://www.facebook.com/events/1863320597291287/

If you are in the first 100 people to RSVP for the Symposium by January 24th, you will receive a DSI T-SHIRT at the event!

RSVP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/5jL1Ur3PtGYO2PBc2

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

IPPD Info session 2/21 - replaces Design 1 & 2 for BE students!

Learn about the 2-semester IPPD course which involves multidisciplinary teams working to solve real-world problems. This sequence replaces the ABE4042c/ABE4043c design courses for Biological Engineering students.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

IPPD info session - BEG students please attend!


BEG students, the IPPD sequence can replace your Design 1 & 2 courses. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about the program and the application process.We encourage you to attend!

WGSA's 6th Annual Photo Competition


Nominate a UF Champion for Change!

The annual Champions for Change Awards program recognizes individuals or groups in the UF community who have made significant contributions in the areas of sustainability and health & well-being during their time at UF.

Nominate a deserving student, faculty, staff or organization today!

Nomination Categories:


Sustainability (which can encompass efforts made in the areas of waste reduction, water/energy conservation, social equity, outreach/engagement, academics, green teams, etc.)

Health and Well-being (which includes efforts made in the areas of physical, social, spiritual, or emotional well-being.) Nominations are judged based upon the uniqueness of the achievement, the level of effort required, the commitment to sustaining the achievement, and the significance for personal growth or the impact of the achievement on the UF community. Self-nominations are accepted!

Winners will be recognized at the Campus Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 11.

The Champions for Change nomination deadline is Friday, February 23. Don't wait - submit your nomination today!

Have questions about the program or nomination process? Send us an e-mail!

Oak Ridge Laboratory Summer Experience & Virtual Career Fair

Apply NOW to the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Program (NESLS) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Summer 2018

Must apply at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3685 by February 28, 2018 for Summer term (must start by June 15 and end on or after August 10, 2018)

· Current AAS, BS, MS, and PhD students – Majors related to Engineering, Earth and Geosciences, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, International Relations, Political Science, Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, Science Writing, Public Affairs, and Computer Sciences
· Stipend based on academic status – range from $529/week to $935/week for full-time; pro-rated for part-time
· Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)
· Professional development activities
· Minimum GPA - 3.0/4.0
· Open to U.S. and Eligible International Citizenship

Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact NESLS@orau.org for more information!

Please also join us for the ORNL Science Education and Workforce Development Virtual Career Fair on Feb. 22 about internship opportunities at ORNL.


Several researchers will be available to live chat with students during the event! Pre-register now.

Guest Employer at UF CALS Coffee & Careers This Week

The UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is excited to announce that Ms. Raina Nelson, Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain for Renaissance Food Group, will be a guest resume reviewer for our February Coffee & Careers event tomorrow, February 14, from 9-11 a.m.! This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and hear career advice directly from an employer in the agricultural and life sciences industry. Join us in the Collaboration Room (2025 McCarty D) for a sweet treat of donuts and coffee this Valentine’s Day while having your career-related questions answered.

ASABE Outstanding Student Award

The Outstanding Student Award recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) who excels scholastically and shows community involvement through participation in professional, local, regional, or international activities as demonstrated by activities and/or offices held. The recipient of this award will receive an Outstanding Student Award plaque and $500.

Eligibility 
The applicant must be a student member of ASABE attending a nationally recognized undergraduate engineering program at an educational institution in Florida. He or she must be classified as a senior at some point during the calendar year of the award. In addition, the student must complete the application form and mail or e-mail the form by April 20, 2018 (postmark date).  

Selection
The Awards Committee of the Florida Section of ASABE will select the recipient of the award. The student will be presented with the award at the 2018 ASABE Annual International Meeting at the Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa in Jupiter, Florida - June 13 - 16, 2018.

Sponsor Florida Section ASABE.

Submission:Send application and letters of recommendation to:

Satyanarayan Dev
2018 Florida Section ASABE Awards Vice-Chair
Biological Systems Engineering
Banneker C Room 12
1409 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, FL 32307
or e-mail to: Satyanarayan.dev@famu.edu

CALS 2018-2019 Scholarship Application - Deadline 3/12 - Apply now!

For the 2017-2018 academic year, CALS awarded $377,575 to 336 undergraduate students. All full-time undergraduate students enrolled in or entering the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences or the Biological Engineering major are eligible to apply.

Undergraduate scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are due March 12, 2018. Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee for evidence of scholarship; scholastic achievements, honors and awards; extracurricular activities; and professional potential. Awards will be made based on individual fund criteria and availability of funds.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Water Educator position

The District Extension Water Educator is a member of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and is responsible for carrying out the agricultural water conservation initiative and promoting education and best management practices related to water and conservation both with adult and youth audiences. This position is administratively attached to the District Extension Office and administratively reports to the District Extension Director. This position will also work closely with the Extension Irrigation Specialist and the FKaculty and Staff at UGA Stripling Irrigation Research Park, Camilla, GA; to strengthen the extension and applied research program focusing on agricultural water conservation. This position reports directly to the Southwest District Director and is housed at the UGA Stripling Irrigation Research Park. Programmatically, the District Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Development Coordinator will provide leadership in developing a plan of work and coordinating overall work flow.”

The announcement notes that a Bachelor’s Degree is required with a Master’s Degree a Plus.

Prefer a degree in soil sciences, water resource science, hydrology, bio systems engineering, crop science, agronomy, horticulture sciences or related disciplines.

Here’s the link to the announcement: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/17678

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Horizons Fellowship for STEM majors

The Horizons Fellowship is a fully-funded opportunity that supports outstanding undergradute and graduate students (of any year) in their pursuit to combine technology into their existing course of study. The Horizons Fellowship gives STEM majors the ability to learn about real-world technology and build advanced software products.

Our world is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary in nature. Horizons is designed to provide access to a modern technology skill set for students like those in your department.
Interested candidates can start an application here!

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

STEM Research info Session 2/13 - Ireland, Australia, Scotland, London or Spain - RSVP required!

Learn about STEM Summer Research opportunities in Ireland, Australia, Scotland, London or Spain!

Luncheon – Lunch provided by Sweetberries Eatery
Date: Tuesday February 13th 2018
Time: 11:30am – 1:30
Location: Large Conference Room; UFIC – Located in The Hub

*Please RSVP using this link: RSVP STEM Study Abroad Info Session - Tues. Feb 13th
Lunch will be provided between 11:30am and 12:30pm
Presentation followed by Q&A is from 12:30pm – 1:30pm



M.S. in Management (for non-business majors) - Information Session 2/13

Interested in diversifying your skills?

The Master of Science in Management (MSM)program is designed specifically for students from non-business majors. MSM students gain a solid business foundation and strengthen transferable skills to open up advancement opportunities within their undergraduate major field or business sector.

The program offers traditional, combined (bachelor/master) and dual degree (Master/PhD) options. MSM combined (bachelor/master) students can save time and money by “double counting” credits between the bachelor and master degrees.

Join us at an information session to learn more!

·         Tuesday February 13th, 2:30-4:00 pm in Hough Hall 120

For more information, visit Warrington.ufl.edu/MSM or contact us at msm@warrington.ufl.edu or 352-273-0668.

NEBRASKA’s Summer Research Program


At Nebraska, our Summer Research Program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student at a Big Ten university. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits.
 Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to apply; however, due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.)

 We are committed to quality mentoring and research projects and limit our summer offerings to active research labs and projects led by faculty who have established themselves as excellent undergraduate student mentors. 
Our online application makes it easy for students to apply for up to three different research groups. Priority review of applications begins Thursday, February 1 and all applications are due by Thursday, March 1.