Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18573/nsf18573.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click 

Women and Entrepreneurship Course

Dr. Anita Anantharam
WST 4930-Section 3D97/6935-Section 16A0
T, 6-8; UST 108; 3 Credits

Entrepreneurs are concerned with creating value but that does not have to compromise a commitment to gender equality or social justice. Diversity and inclusion initiatives are becoming an important part of the entrepreneurial landscape and social impact ventures are becoming more profitable today. This class focuses on the role of the entrepreneur as visionary and solution provider. Course content draws from women’s/gender studies and will attend to challenges and opportunities associated with women in entrepreneurship.

European Marine Energy Center LTD needs Engineer

As a grid-connected test facility, maintaining our electrical infrastructure is key. We are looking to recruit someone with experience in high voltage electrical systems to ensure that EMEC’s HV & LV systems meet client’s requirements and are operated to relevant standards in a safe and efficient manner.View the job listing at

http://www.emec.org.uk/vacancies-hv-electrical-expertise-wanted/ For an informal discussion and further information, please call Donna Ritch on 01856 852040 or email info@emec.org.uk.

Fall 2018 Paid Internships SJRWMD

The St. Johns River Water Management District has paid internships for Fall 2018. The internship advertisements are posted on www.sjrwmd.comwebsite.

Please see the job advertisement for more details.

Fall Engineering/Environmental studies Co-Op Opportunity with UTC Aerospace systems

Central Compliance & Sustainability Team Co-op
Candidates with an interest in sustainability, environmental regulations and /or legal background are encouraged to apply. This is a paid co-op position.

To Apply: Contact Ashay Ajgaonkar via e-mail stating interest in position at ashay.ajgaonkar@utas.utc.com, with resume attached & contact information included.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY/ENGINEERING CO-OP
Job description, responsibilities, and requirements can be found by clicking here.

To Apply: Select “Apply now” at the following link: https://jobs.utcaerospacesystems.com/job/charlotte/environmental-health-and-safety-engineering-co-op/1738/8459598

Start and end dates are flexible. Please contact me at the highlighted e-mail and phone below if more information is necessary.

Mandatory Requirements:
* MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COURSEWORK
* 3.0 minimum GPA
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or have Permanent Resident status

Sarah Thomson
Customer Service EH&S Co-op
UTC Aerospace Systems
Phone: +1 704-329-5049 Mobile: +1 407 430 2088
Sarah.Thomson@utas.utc.com www.utcaerospacesystems.com

VEC2100 will be offered online & in person in Fall 2018

Scholarships for STEM majors

Pathways to Science provides a summary of possible scholarships for STEM majors:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Undergrads_Undergraduate+Students&r=&s=&i=&sa=either&p=YesPortable&o=either&c=either&f=&dd=&ft=&submit=y&adv=adv

Social Gators-Autism Advisory Council

USAJOBS Job Announcement - Civil/Agricultural Engineer

Below is a vacancy announcement for a 9/11 civil/agriculture engineer in Moultrie, Georgia which closes on July 5, 2018. We have a very diverse workload including: micro irrigation; center pivot irrigation; variable rate irrigation; wetland restoration; terraces; grass waterways; pipe outlet terraces; cattle, sheep, goats, and horse grazing projects; poultry, dairy, and swine waste management; and irrigation ponds. If you know of someone that qualifies and is interested, please share the announcement with them.

Read more about Civil/Agricultural Engineer at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/503690600

Engineering Intern for Aquaponics Greenhouse Farm-Immediate opening!

Traders Hill Farm is looking for a student who could spend time at the aquaponic greenhouse farm this summer, as a paid employee or paid intern. The intern needs to redesign the flow for his entire operation and build larger floating beds for the lettuce. He is looking for a complete flow design. This is a very upscale and modern technological operation, and Mr Blaudow has spared very little on the investment side of things at the farm. This could be a great opportunity for a student with significant engineering knowledge. There is on-farm lodging available at a farm cottage.To apply contact Dick Blaudow at 309-657-3022.