Elegance of Science Contest @ UF - enter by January 5, 2019

Summer 2019 Undergrad Research on Chesapeake Bay (REU), Deadline: Feb. 15

Are you looking for a summer research internship studying ocean, coastal or environmental science? I invite you to check out the Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU program. We bring upper-level undergraduate students to the Chesapeake Bay to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. We select undergrads in many disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.

Each REU fellow will receive:
$6,000 stipend
Free housing at your research lab
Round-trip travel expenses

In particular, we encourage students from colleges and universities where access to marine science and to research opportunities is limited and who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math. We believe bringing together students from many disciplines, backgrounds and parts of the country makes for a more interesting and educational summer experience.

Join us for our 12-week program from May 19 to August 11, 2019. We are accepting applications through February 15. Please visit our website to find out more (www.mdsg.umd.edu/reu) or drop me a note at reu@mdsg.umd.edu.

MS Research Assistantship-Smart Irrigation for Specialty Crops-North Dakota State University

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department at North Dakota State University is seeking a Masters level graduate research assistant (GRA). The GRA would manage a 2-year research project focused on smart irrigation of specialty crops. The objectives of the research project it to investigate optimum growing conditions for tomato and watermelon using soil moisture sensors to automatically control drip irrigation with various types of mulches. The GRA is expected to help design, construct, install, and operate the sensor controlled drip-mulch system. A BS in agricultural and biosystems engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or horticultural science is acceptable.

The student will receive a 12-month stipend that includes tuition. The applicant should be a hard worker who enjoys engineering or science, can get along well with co-workers, and has excellent oral and written communication skills. The student must enjoy learning new skills and knowledge along with working outdoors in the field.

If interested, please contact Xinhua Jia (Xinhua.jia@ndsu.edu) with a statement of purpose, current CV, TOEFL score (for international applicant), unofficial copies of transcripts, and contact information for three references. Screening of applications will start immediately. The position will be filled by Spring or Summer 2019.

AGG 4502/AGG 6503 - Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment - Spring 2019

AGG 4502/AGG 6503 - Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment - Spring 2019

DELIVERY METHOD: Online-Canvas E-Learning System and audio/video lectures (with PowerPoint presentations and reading materials)
CLASS ATTENDANCE: Attendance of chat sessions is mandatory. There is 5% grade for chat room participation.
CHAT ROOM SESSION: Chat room session is scheduled 5-7 PM every Thursday except for public holidays.

INTERNSHIP OPORTUNITIES- LAND O' LAKES/WINFIELD UNITED

Below are open internships within Winfield Solutions/Land O’ Lakes. If you are interested in applying, you can do so here. However, please send me an email (joselo97@ufl.edu) as well so that I may connect you with Land O’ Lakes representatives that can guide you through the process.

• Supply Chain & Operations (Majors: SC&O, Ag Economics, Business, Industrial/Systems engineering, Ag Business
• WinField United Internships (Seeking agronomy, plant and soil science, research, ag business, ag tech, ag econ, etc. candidates for Agronomy, Research, Sales, and Tech Management internships) Internships are national and include heavy travel
• Marketing (Ideal candidate would have an ideal interest in ag marketing. Sophomore/Junior pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Communications, or Agronomy would be considered an asset) .
• Mazuri Internship - Project can either be creating a Technical FAQ-the Purina team tech team repeatedly answers the same questions throughout the year. The intern would develop FAQ with 3-4 responses that Gray Summit Customer Care could answer rather than continually forwarding to the tech team OR Social Media/Marketing Creation where the intern would create the content and short video clips highlighting the tech team

Packaging Jamboree-Date Change!

After difficulty due to secure accommodations, the Packaging Jamboree committee has decided to change the dates for our event. The 2019 Packaging Jamboree will now be held April 2^nd through the 4^th. The final day will be more focused on the students than the industry. We have received confirmation that the Hyatt and Residence Inn will be offering us rooms and a shuttle to and from campus. Sorry for any inconvenience. We hope to have the website and agenda established in the coming months. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

The 2018 Packaging Jamboree will be hosted by The School of Packaging at Michigan State University. The Packaging Jamboree is an annual conference that rotates between universities around the United States that have Packaging programs. It is a three-day, student-led event filled with educational, networking and professional development opportunities for students and industry professionals. The theme chosen for this year is “Innovation in the Packaging Industry.”

Below you will find the link to our website that includes additional information regarding the event.  Also, there is no fee to register for the event. Only lodging and transportation will need to be covered by visiting programs. 

https://www.2018packjam.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1753609241608641/

Study Abroad Opportunity to France

The application for the Spring Break study tour to Bordeaux, France, is now open! The deadline is Monday, Nov. 26, and space is limited, so apply now!

https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12795 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

You can watch the info sessions and/or read a transcript of them by clicking on the links below. https://ufl.zoom.us/recording/play/qaxtTiomRuBT478CNcgSKLSkfdhWTGFQ2DE77iRgnGHYU1n3VYraDni7e9E5ltj9?continueMode=true (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://ufl.zoom.us/recording/share/F7V0z4LaZGa4N1Whc4SXbg-OxNrrRBb89ahEmM8_l6CwIumekTziMw (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://ufl.zoom.us/recording/share/dsaWCDutekMIxYg5HeUksCuO757cnIi7nYmESyRvBo0 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://ufl.zoom.us/recording/share/dsaWCDutekMIxYg5HeUksCuO757cnIi7nYmESyRvBo0 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Scholarship for ALL College Students

The Pumphrey Law Firm is are running a scholarship and any student  is eligible to enter. You do not have to be pursuing a law career path. For complete information and rules visit:

https://www.pumphreylawfirm.com/resources/pumphrey-law-scholarship/